On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have the day off following a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home).
They are coming off a 4-0 victory on Sunday to finish the three-game sweep.
Tarik Skubal pitched on Saturday, going 7.0 innings (with 11 strikeouts).
Skubal Sends Out 1-Word Post After Pirates Series
GettyTarik Skubal #29 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
On Sunday, Skubal sent out a one-word post to Instagram.
He wrote: “W”
There were over 29,000 likes on his post in less than one hour.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@redxwolfx619: “Yessir! You can see now how much you can get from this team and organization. We Dodgers fans will be cheering and supporting you and the team too win another championship. Your legacy will always be remembered and forever remain in our hearts! Let’s go @dodgers 💙🤍🧢🦾⚾️🙏🏼🫡”
@matheus_augusto.22: “Nothing more special than Dodger blue 👏👏”
@moood4eva: “You don’t need much time to recognize an ace. Tarik Skubal is already making himself at home in LA. 💙🔥
And the thing goes skrra 💥”
GettyTarik Skubal #29 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
@finbar_kerwin17: “Pull a Flaherty and come back to Detroit”
@zackyears_05: “Do you miss Detroit as much as I miss you”
Looking At Skubal Right Now
GettyTarik Skubal #29 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Skubal had spent the first 6.5 seasons of his career with the Detroit Tigers before a trade earlier this month.
He is in the middle of another outstanding season.
Right now, the two-time Cy Young Award winner is 8-7 with a 2.91 ERA in 20 starts.
Looking At The Dodgers Right Now
GettyAlek Thomas #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to third base during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on August 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Dodgers are currently the first-place team in the National League West with an 80-51 record in 131 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 40-26 in 66 games at home).
Following their series with the Pirates, the Dodgers will head on the road to face off against Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Truist Park.
Los Angeles Dodgers Star Tarik Skubal Sends Out 1-Word Post After Pirates Series