The Los Angeles Dodgers made a strategic decision to enhance team cohesion by splitting their travel arrangements into two planes, one for players and another for everyone else. This change, initiated during last year's postseason, was aimed at fostering a sense of togetherness among players, an approach endorsed by first baseman Freddie Freeman. The positive outcomes of this arrangement led to its adoption as a standard practice, reflecting a significant shift in how the team approaches travel and teamwork as they continue to pursue championships.
"I think it's just [a way for us to make sure] more of the time we spend is together," first baseman Freddie Freeman said.
"It was driven by them," Roberts said of the players, noting their interest in continuing the two-plane itinerary this year.
"It's reimagining team travel," added Scott Akasaki, who as the Dodgers' senior director of travel has overseen the transition.
"It'll be interesting to see what the positive things that come out of it are."
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