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Dodgers Made a Small Change to Tarik Skubal’s Strategy On the Mound

A subtle tweak to pitcher Tarik Skubal’s approach could shape the Dodgers’ postseason run.

By · Published September 17, 2026  12:33 UTC · Updated September 17, 2026  14:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: A subtle tweak to pitcher Tarik Skubal’s approach could shape the Dodgers’ postseason run.
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On September 16, 2026, Sports Illustrated reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers made a small change to right‑hander Tarik Skubal’s pitching strategy on the mound. Later that day Yahoo Sports noted Skubal’s reaction to the team’s low‑key postseason berth toast, while Dodgers Nation and heavy.com quoted the pitcher saying veteran catcher Will Smith is key to unlocking his best performance.

Sports Illustrated also highlighted that Skubal is calibrated for an October run. The adjustment remains modest, and no outlet reported a conflict over its nature.

Skubal’s comments tied Will Smith’s handling to his own effectiveness, suggesting the change fine‑tunes his arsenal. Current coverage leaves Skubal poised to pitch with the new approach as the Dodgers eye the postseason.

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Questions people are asking

What specific change did the Dodgers make to Tarik Skubal’s strategy?

Coverage says the team made a small adjustment to his pitching approach on the mound; detailed specifics were not disclosed.

How does Will Smith factor into Skubal’s performance according to his statements?

Skubal indicated that veteran catcher Will Smith is key to unlocking his best performance for the Dodgers.

What is Skubal’s outlook for the upcoming postseason?

Sports Illustrated described him as calibrated for an October run, positioning him for the postseason.

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