Think Blue Planning Committee

A modest baseball journal sharing insightful opinions and observations of the Los Angeles #Dodgers and their minor league affiliates.

[Think Blue Planning Committee @thinkbluepc]

So Long, Think Blue Planning Committee https://t.co/WtA5vNQmWj

[Think Blue Planning Committee @thinkbluepc]

Dodgers Roster: How Much Will Shohei Ohtani Contribute to Los Angeles Pitching Staff? https://t.co/I4BYiQL9xR

[Jack Harris @ByJackHarris]

Dave Roberts confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will face hitters in a live BP pregame tomorrow

It will be his first time facing hitters since undergoing his Tommy John revision in September 2023

[Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers]

The Dodgers selected the contract of catcher Dalton Rushing and designated catcher Austin Barnes for assignment.

[Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers]

The Dodgers acquired OF Steward Berroa from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations.

[Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers]

The Dodgers activated RHP Tony Gonsolin from the injured list and optioned RHP Matt Sauer.

[Think Blue Planning Committee @thinkbluepc]

@KathyWagner5 Seems to be in his DNA. 😞

[Bill Plunkett @billplunkettocr]

#Dodgers announce Tyler Glasnow left the game with shoulder discomfort

[Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers]

#DodgersWin!

FINAL: #Dodgers 5, Tigers 4

[Bill Plunkett @billplunkettocr]

#Dodgers Dustin May acknowledged he was very emotional about pitching in today's game after all he's been thru over the past year-plus. Said it felt like a big weight had been lifted off his shoulders

[Think Blue Planning Committee @thinkbluepc]

Dodgers Prospect Watch: Keeping an Eye on Josue De Paula https://t.co/Xiyyk8eWmj

[Mark Feinsand @Feinsand]

BREAKING: Tanner Scott and the Dodgers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal, per source.

[Bill Plunkett @billplunkettocr]

#Dodgers starting pitching options for 2025:
Blake Snell
Tyler Glasnow
Roki Sasaki
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Shohei Ohtani
Tony Gonsolin
Bobby Miller
Dustin May
Landon Knack
Clayton Kershaw (at mid-season)
Emmet Sheehan (at mid-season)

[Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal]

Dodgers getting minor-league OF Mike Sirota and Reds’ competitive balance pick, currently No. 37, source says.

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

Outfielder Teoscar Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a three-year, $66 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a fourth-year option for $15 million, a little more than $23 million in deferred money and a $23 million signing bonus.

[Think Blue Planning Committee @thinkbluepc]

Player Spotlight: Tommy Edman https://t.co/s1JuQgn0bo

[Bill Plunkett @billplunkettocr]

#Dodgers announce that Freddie Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle. Debridement procedure and loose bodies were removed from the joint. He is expected to be full go when the Dodgers report for spring training in February.

[Jack Harris @ByJackHarris]

Also, for the Dodgers to be able to afford to such a big signing bonus (as they also did with Yamamoto last year), it probably doesn’t hurt that they’re reaping all their Ohtani-related revenues while paying almost none of his salary up front

[L.A. Times Sports @latimessports]

BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani wins his third MVP award, and first with the Dodgers https://t.co/p7BZXVbGuq

[Bill Plunkett @billplunkettocr]

#Dodgers announce that Brusdar Graterol had labrum surgery yesterday. Expected to return to pitch at some point in second half of 2025