Tarik Skubal spoke as a Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher on October 8, 2026, saying he values the team's culture and winning-focused environment during a beer-soaked celebration.
Skubal said winning is central to sports. "The team winning is everything in sports," he stated.
He praised the Dodgers' culture, preparation and expectation to win, adding, "I love being a part of it." The Dodgers provided that culture of preparation and expectation to win for Skubal, according to his remarks.
Skubal also expressed excitement about being part of the Dodgers and taking the mound for the team. "I'm excited to take the mountain," he said.
Teammates interrupted the interview by pouring beer on Skubal and joking around. "YOU GOT TO OPEN IT. SCOOP," someone called out, while Skubal said, "What's running down my pants right now IS SO COLD."
Skubal said he does not know when his next appearance will be: "I don't know when the next one for me will be."