After ten years of covering the Los Angeles Dodgers through heartbreak and triumph, it’s time to close the book on Think Blue Planning Committee.
My journey as a baseball writer began many years ago at Bleacher Report during one of the franchise’s darkest periods, smack dab in the middle of the McCourt divorce saga. I became a featured columnist for the Dodgers and covered firsthand some of the worst seasons in recent memory, including 2010 when they finished 80-82 and fourth place in the NL West under Joe Torre. Those were difficult times, when the future of the franchise itself felt uncertain.
But what a turnaround we witnessed together after the creation of Think Blue Planning Committee in 2015. From those dark McCourt days to watching the Dodgers win World Series championships in 2020, 2024 and 2025, we documented it all. We were there for every pivotal moment, every heartbreaking playoff exit and the glory of ultimately becoming one of the top franchises in the game today.
To be clear — I’m not walking away because I’ve lost my love for baseball or the Dodgers. Life has simply become too full. My work as a full-time writer demands more of me every day, and my growing passion for guitar and music has opened up a new creative chapter that requires the same dedication this blog always deserved. I refuse to give TBPC anything less than my best, and right now, I simply don’t have the time to maintain that standard.
Perhaps fittingly, this goodbye coincides with the retirement of Clayton Kershaw, the face of the Dodgers throughout this site’s entire existence. When we started, Kershaw was establishing himself as an up-and-coming southpaw and future ace. Now he exits as arguably the greatest player in team history and one of the most accomplished MLB pitchers of all time. In many ways, his career arc mirrors this blog’s journey from the early days of Guggenheim Baseball Management to today’s championship glory.
I considered passing the site to someone else, but it just didn’t feel right. TBPC has its own voice, its own heritage, its own unique style built over a decade. Some things are meant to fade into the sunset rather than continue with anyone else.
This site wouldn’t have been possible without so many incredible contributors. Andy deserves the most gratitude. She gave her heart and soul to TBPC for over eight years, week in and week out. Together, we created content that often exceeded 5,000 unique views per post, making us one of the most-read Dodgers blogs written by fans. Some weeks we’d surpass 25,000 unique views, which still amazes me when I think about it.
To our dedicated readers — Jeff D, Bear, Alex, Tmaxster, Gordon and so many others — thank you for your unwavering support. The comment sections became their own community, with dialogues that would stretch on for days. You didn’t just read; you engaged, debated, and helped shape what TBPC became in its prime years.
The memories are countless — the Zoom interview with Ned Colletti stands out, as do the prospect interviews with players like Brock Stewart, Ross Stripling, Tim Locastro, Matt Beaty and so many others. Many of them went on to wear Dodger blue in the majors. We were there proudly documenting their journeys from their beginning days with the organization.
Ten years. Three World Series championships. Countless memories. Thank you for allowing me to share this incredible ride with you. TBPC may be closing its doors, but the memories and friendships will last forever.
Think blue, always.