*  *  *   “You can never have too much pitching.” (atribution unknown)   *  *  *   You’ve heard that expression for as long as you have been a fan of baseball. Whether it is a Little League, high school, college, or Major League team, to be competitive requires an abundance of quality pitching. With […]

Let’s be honest here, Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner, even at age 36, still has plenty in the tank. However … he does not have four years of plenty, even if he is relegated to playing first base or becomes (an inevitable) National League designated hitter. As such, Turner going on record (through his agent Greg […]

Although he may not be the free-agent Dodger that fans were hoping their beloved team would re-sign, it was certainly a step in the right direction for their team to repeat as the champions of baseball when, on Tuesday afternoon, the Dodgers announced that they had re-signed free-agent right-handed reliever Blake Treinen to a two-year deal […]

You have to start somewhere and it is fully understood and generally accepted that the first offer – by either side – in ‘good-faith’ free-agent contract negotiations most certainly will not be the final offer. But when MLB Trade Rumors reported on Monday afternoon that 36-year-old (now) former Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is seeking […]

The entire staff at ThinkBlueLA sends our sincerest thoughts and prayers to Vin Scully and his entire family on the passing of his beautiful wife Sandra on Sunday, following her couragous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Sandi Scully, the loving wife of Vin and a […]

  *  *  *     *  *  *  *    Recent reports have the Dodgers kicking the tires on free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu to play either second or third base in 2021 for the next four or five years. Doing their due diligence makes sense for the team, as the 32-year Visalia, CA native and second-round draft pick […]

The average height of a Major League Baseball player is 6′-2″, and the average weight roughly 207 pounds. But it is not uncommon to have players below both averages. For example, both Dodgers catchers Will Smith and Austin Barnes are measured below those averages at 5′-10″ / 195 pounds and 5′-10″ / 187 pounds respectively. […]

On behalf of Scott, Jesse, Lauren, JayAnn, Max, Amie, Kevin, and the rest of the staff at ThinkBlueLA.com, we wish you all a very Happy, Safe, and Prosperous New Year!   *  *  *   Go Dodgers!   *  *  *  *      *  *  *  *  *  *