Tarik Skubal embraces new nickname from Miguel Rojas with Dodgers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Tarik Skubal has settled into his role with the Los Angeles Dodgers, embracing a new nickname, 'Scooby Doo Pa Pa,' given to him by teammate Miguel Rojas. After a strong performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in which he struck out 11 batters over seven innings, Skubal expressed his enjoyment of the moniker, highlighting Rojas’s fun personality as a teammate. This nickname has gained traction within the clubhouse, with the Dodgers playing the song during each of Skubal's strikeouts as they extended their winning streak to five games. Skubal's adjustment and recent success signal a positive development for the Dodgers as they aim for another title.
- •Tarik Skubal is settling in with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- •He was given the nickname 'Scooby Doo Pa Pa' by Miguel Rojas.
- •Skubal struck out 11 batters in his latest outing against the Pirates.
- •The Dodgers have won five consecutive games.
- •Skubal's nickname is played during his strikeouts in the clubhouse.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal gives 1-word verdict on bizarre new nickname from Dodgers star
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers news: Tarik Skubal has perfect reaction to new nickname from Miguel Rojas
"Tarik Skubal is settling into life with the Los Angeles Dodgers , and part of that transition now includes an unexpected new nickname: “Scooby Doo Pa Pa.” The two-time Cy Young winner has fully embraced the moniker handed to him by veteran infielder Miguel Rojas, and he couldn’t be happier about it. Speaking to reporters after Saturday’s win over […] The post Dodgers news: Tarik Skubal has perfect reaction to new nickname from Miguel Rojas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal said he "absolutely" likes his bizarre new "Scooby Doo Pa Pa" nickname after earning his first win with LA on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:50 PMTarik Skubal gives 1-word verdict on bizarre new nickname from Dodgers star
Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal said he "absolutely" likes his bizarre new "Scooby Doo Pa Pa" nickname after earning his first win with LA on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:35 AMDodgers news: Tarik Skubal has perfect reaction to new nickname from Miguel Rojas
Tarik Skubal is settling into life with the Los Angeles Dodgers , and part of that transition now includes an unexpected new nickname: “Scooby Doo Pa Pa.” The two-time Cy Young winner has fully embraced the moniker handed to him by veteran infielder Miguel Rojas, and he couldn’t be happier about it. Speaking to reporters after Saturday’s win over […] The post Dodgers news: Tarik Skubal has perfect reaction to new nickname from Miguel Rojas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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