Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes: 'Validation is Winning Championships' (2026)

The Dodgers' spending habits have sparked a heated debate in the MLB, but General Manager Brandon Gomes has a simple philosophy: 'We're not looking externally for validation. The validation is winning championships and putting out as good of teams as we can each and every year.' While some team owners and fans take issue with the Dodgers' lavish spending, stars like Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, and Fernando Tatis Jr. have come to their defense. But Gomes remains focused on the team's commitment to fans and the goal of winning championships, rather than the praise or criticism of others.