The lounge is so big you could get lost! The luxury Dodgers' facilities are insane, and a Cy Young ace was stunned by the team's private plane.

It's no surprise that the Los Angeles Dodgers are among the most desirable teams for players. Two-time Cy Young lefty Tarik Skubal, who joined the Dodgers just before the trade deadline, was blown away by the team's impressive hardware and logistics. The exclusive plane for players and the fully renovated clubhouse opened his eyes after spending so many years with the Tigers.

According to reports, Skubal was already impressed just by learning that the Dodgers have a players-only plane, but what really shocked him was the size of the Dodgers Stadium clubhouse. He said he even got lost inside: "I couldn't believe a clubhouse could be this big. I was trying to find the hot tub, and as I walked, I ended up in the batting cage."

The Dodgers have never hesitated to spend money on strengthening their roster, and they are just as committed to improving player benefits and support facilities. One key difference is that the team not only uses chartered planes but has planes specifically for the players. Most teams' charter flights are shared by players, coaches, and staff, but the Dodgers currently have a dedicated plane just for the players.

Since the 2024 playoffs, the Dodgers have used two charter planes, giving players more spacious cabins to reduce fatigue from long-distance travel. Freddie Freeman once said that the players spend more time together on the plane, which helps maintain team unity: "We get to spend more time together on the plane, keeping us together as a team."

The Dodgers' home clubhouse at Dodgers Stadium is also considered top-tier in the majors. The team invested $100 million in a complete renovation before last season, increasing the clubhouse space by 30% and the storage area by 40%, while also adding a batting cage to make the training area more complete.

Third baseman Max Muncy was full of praise for the renovated environment: "It feels like they created a whole new space. Everything is bigger, it's really amazing."

Skubal had spent the past nine years in the Tigers organization, and this is his first career team change, so he is especially aware of the Dodgers' infrastructure at every level. This also explains why the Dodgers have become a team players want to join and never leave; from on-field competitiveness to off-field support systems, the team strives to create the most appealing environment for players.

Skubal's Dodgers debut was on August 5 against the Chicago Cubs. He pitched six innings, allowing four hits (including one home run), two walks, and six strikeouts, giving up two runs. It was actually a decent outing, but due to a lack of run support, he ended up taking the loss. He is scheduled to face the Kansas City Royals on August 11, making his first home start at Dodgers Stadium since joining the team.