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Former U.S. international Alexi Lalas hailed Christian Pulisic after the Milan star’s match-winning brace against Udinese. The USMNT captain struck twice and played a role in a third as the Rossoneri cruised to a 3-0 away win, strengthening their early Serie A title push. The praise follows a summer in which the two publicly clashed over Pulisic’s Gold Cup absence.

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  'Arguably the best player for AC Milan'

  The former USMNT defender stated that Pulisic is currently an elite player in Serie A and Milan's best player, highlighting the American's importance to the Rossoneri's tactical setup.

  "I think you are looking at it certainly right now, and if you need any more proof, this game is it, that he is an elite player in Serie A. He is, I think arguably the best player for AC Milan," Lalas said on his State of the Union podcast. 

  Lalas expressed particular admiration for the comprehensive nature of Pulisic's contribution in the win. 

  “This was a phenomenal game,” Lalas explained. “I think something that he will remember and Pulisic fans, fans of the US national team and AC Milan fans can appreciate, and I think we'll remember for a long time. Everything he touched seemed to turn to gold.

  “So this was everything that Christian Pulisic is encapsulated into one game. And rightfully he is receiving, you know, the flowers that a performance like that and combined with I think a consistency now of quality and elite performances that was attributed to him.”

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  Change of tone for the summer

  Lalas’ latest remarks mark a shift from the U.S. icon, who spent much of the summer criticizing Pulisic for skipping the Gold Cup and bristling at the star’s reaction to that scrutiny.

  “The bigger problem for Christian Pulisic not to be here this summer is that you got to read the room, dude,” Lalas said. “I would think if this really means something to you, that you would move heaven and earth to be there to try to set this right. Now, does it mean that it’s all going to go great? No, but at least you are there in the trenches in the most important moment before this World Cup helping this team.”

  Pulisic later addressed the criticism directly in his documentary series.

  “I think everyone has, you know, had their opinion on me and, in my opinion, just disrespected me in a lot of ways, and just completely forgotten about what I’ve done for this national team for 10 years. It sucks,” he said. “If you went and you read the media, you probably think this was the end of the world. But in my head, I’m going back, and I’m right back into it with my club. I’ve got other things I’m focusing on, and I want to win – I want to win in everything that I do.”

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  Lalas discusses Pulisic's place among all-time American greats

  Lalas shifted the conversation toward Pulisic’s historical standing among American players, weighing where the Milan star belongs on his personal Mount Rushmore of U.S. soccer legends. The FOX analyst acknowledged there are plenty of arguments for Pulisic to already be considered the greatest American ever, citing his success at multiple top European clubs.

  “I think that Christian Pulisic is absolutely heading in the direction of being the best male American soccer player in history for what he has done,” Lalas said. “The Rushmore thing is interesting because I think it certainly relates to what you have done, but I also think it relates to the impact that you have – the lasting impact that you have. The historical aspects of what you do and the fundamental change that you bring…When you’re talking about a player, you know, what has Christian Pulisic done? I think you can make plenty of arguments.”

  Looking ahead to next summer’s World Cup on home soil, Lalas suggested international success could cement Pulisic’s legacy beyond any remaining doubts.

  “Again, while he has scored in the World Cup and while he has played in the World Cup, owning a World Cup – which is on offer next summer for him and this national team – I think that would shut up any people out there that are arguing against that."

  Lalas also believes the only reason why Pulisic isn't bigger stateside yet is due to the fact that he's had his biggest successes in Europe. He hopes his star will continue to grow bigger in America, even if that means eventually coming to play in MLS one day. 

  “I will be interested when, in totality, we look at Christian Pulisic’s career, what he ends up doing. If maybe it comes back to MLS or does something back in the United States other than just making an incredible impact from afar – and if that maybe changes some people’s minds.”

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• Road ahead for Milan

  Pulisic had another brilliant performance for AC Milan on Tuesday, coming off the bench to score in the club's 3-0 win over Lecce. His goal tally is now five goals in six games overall, and he'll be looking to bring his strong form into an early-season test against Napoli on Sept. 28. 

Former Barcelona player Gerard Lopez has heavily criticised current manager Hansi Flick for his "suicidal" high-line tactics. Lopez believes that after more than a season at the helm, opposition clubs have figured out the Catalans' defensive strategy and it is time for the German to make a change.

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  Barcelona succumbed to a thumping 4-1 defeat at the hands of Sevilla on Sunday. This was Barca's first major La Liga defeat under the Flick regime, and former player Lopez, who represented the club between 2000 and 2005, lashed out with sharp criticism of his tactics. While the German opts for a high line while attacking, Lopez believes that his strategy needs to be rethought, with several teams now getting accustomed to their style. 

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  Lopez analyses flaws in Barca's defensive setup

  Lopez analysed Barca's defensive shortcomings thoroughly after the game and said: "It's clear that there's a drop in results at FC Barcelona… What I do see is that the defeat could lead to a rethinking of the defensive aspect. It's one thing to push forward and do it well, as he's done on many occasions, and another to be… suicidal. Without putting the ball under pressure, teams have to constantly draw their line in the end… (Flick) has been here for a year now, a year and a half, and we have to be critical of this Barça in terms of the way they defend. There was no intensity in the pressing, nor was there the necessary timing to enable Sevilla players on many occasions."

• Barca suffer second successive defeat

  The loss against Sevilla is also crucial since it marks Barca's second defeat in a row over the past week. In the Champions League, they were humbled by Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain at home, despite the presence of players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, and Ferran Torres. 

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  When are Barcelona playing next?

  Barca's next challenge will be in La Liga against Girona on October 18. Flick will get time to restructure his defensive strategy throughout the international break ahead of the resumption of domestic duties. 

What a sensational start it was for Jack Grealish as an Everton player. The Toffees’ first professional game at their state-of-the-art new ground, the Hill Dickinson Stadium, was memorable thanks to a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

Grealish made all the difference for David Moyes’ side, assisting both of the goals to help secure the three points for his new club, including a fizzing left-footed cross to pick out Illiman Ndiaye for the opener.

Grealish could prove to be one of Everton’s best pieces of business in the transfer market this summer, and more signings might yet join him.

Everton plotting late move for £50m addition

The Toffees were able to secure the signing of Tyler Dibling from Southampton in the last couple of days. The Saints academy graduate made the move to Merseyside for a fee in the region of £40m, including add-ons.

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However, he might not be the last addition made by Moyes this summer. According to a report from TBR Football, Everton are one of the sides in the race to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher.

They are said to be one of the sides who could ‘make a late attempt’ to bring the former Chelsea star to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

However, this will not be a straightforward battle. Gallagher is wanted by five other Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace, where he was once on loan, and Manchester United.

As for a price if he was to make a permanent move, it was revealed in July that the England star is available for £50m.

Why Gallagher would be a good signing

If the Toffees were to acquire the services of Gallagher before Monday’s deadline, they would be bringing a “special” midfielder to the club, as Statman Dave described him. He has played in the top flight for Chelsea, his boyhood club, as well as loan spells at Palace and West Brom.

At just 25 years of age, Gallagher is an incredibly experienced player. He has played 136 times in the top flight of England, scoring 18 times and assisting 13. He has also shown great versatility, playing mainly as an eight but also as a defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder and out wide on the right.

Of course, the Cobham graduate has spent the past 12 months in Spain playing for Diego Simeone’s Atleti. He made 52 appearances last term for the club, chipping in with ten goals and assists. That included a strike against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

This potential Everton move for Gallagher is certainly Grealish-esque, in a couple of ways. Firstly, the former Aston Villa star is an England international just like Gallagher, with the pair having played together five times for the Three Lions, as per Transfermarkt.

On top of that, they have both departed some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Grealish switched to Merseyside from Manchester City on a loan deal that could turn permanent, and, of course, Gallagher will be departing the Spanish capital and Atleti to join Moyes’ side.

If Gallagher can have anything like the sort of impact Grealish has already had for Everton, he will be well on his way to becoming a successful addition.

As per Sofascore, Grealish created three chances and won six duels on his home debut, setting up both his side’s goals.

Gallagher will bring tenacity off the ball and a goal threat in possession. The stats from his two Premier League seasons with Chelsea highlight just that, with the defender averaging 3.8 and 3.6 tackles and interceptions per 90 minutes in each of the respective seasons, and had an expected goal involvement tally of 0.23xGI and 0.22xGI each game, respectively.

It is easy to see how this move could be similar to that of Grealish. The 25-year-old would also be leaving one of Europe’s biggest clubs for the Blue half of Merseyside, and is looking to secure his England place in a World Cup year.

For both club and player, this could be a fantastic move ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.

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Crystal Palace are ready to compete with Manchester United and Real Madrid in the transfer market to sign Dutch wonderkid Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar as the Eagles plot an ambitious swoop. Smit came into the limelight in 2023 after he scored from 50 yards against Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League and then helped Netherlands win the European U19 Championship last summer.

• Palace to compete with Man Utd & Madrid to sign Smit

  Crystal Palace, along with European giants Real Madrid, Manchester United, Barcelona and Chelsea, have sent scouts to monitor Smit's progress in Europe and in the Dutch league. While it will be an uphill task for the Eagles to compete with the giants, they believe that they can convince the teenager that moving to Selhurst Park can provide a better career pathway, according to .

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  Smit compared to De Bruyne and de Jong

  At just 19, Smit's impressive performances for the Dutch Eredivisie outfit have led to comparisons with Netherlands international and Blaugrana midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne. He shot to prominence after scoring from 50 yards against the Catalan giants in UEFA Youth League clash in 2023 and then helped Netherlands to win the UEFA U19 Championship last summer, where Smit was declared the most valuable player of the tournament and finished the competition as joint-highest goalscorer.

• Palace see Smit as Wharton's replacement

  Crystal Palace expect their midfield star and England international Adam Wharton to leave next summer, amid strong interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid. The Eagles want to sign a suitable replacement before Wharton exits Selhurst Park.

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  Palace's dream start to new season

  Oliver Glasner's side are off to a dream start in the 2025-26 campaign, as they remain the only team in the English top-flight to remain unbeaten after six matches. Palace have also made a winning start to their Europa Conference League journey and are now waiting to face Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Newcastle United have made fresh contact with a club over the signing of a new striker this summer.

Newcastle see Wissa bid rejected

The Magpies remain adamant that Alexander Isak is going nowhere before the end of the transfer window, but that hasn’t stopped them from pursuing others strikers, following the exit of Callum Wilson.

Wissa has been one of Newcastle’s leading transfer targets in recent months, but earlier this week, they saw a £35m bid for the 28-year-old rejected by Brentford, with a deal potentially rising to £40m.

The west Londoners are holding out for nearer £60m for their striker, not wanting to lose him on the cheap after selling Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United, but it remains to be seen if the Magpies will be willing to pay that much for him.

Should Wissa become unattainable for Newcastle, it is vital that alternatives are looked at, especially as Isak still isn’t certain to stay at the club. Now, a promising update has dropped regarding another potential signing.

Newcastle make contact to sign Nicolas Jackson

Writing on X, Romano claimed that Newcastle have made fresh efforts to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson this summer, making a call to the Blues in the past few days.

Jackson isn’t necessarily the Premier League’s most ruthless attacking player, but he would have plenty to offer Newcastle, and more importantly, unlike Brentford, Chelsea are planning to sell the player.

In fact, former Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch believes he is an underrated player who merits more “respect” than he is given currently.

“I think he has been unbelievable. I looked at the stats from last year, and if you take penalties out of it, he’s ahead of Mo Salah. There’s only [Erling] Haaland that’s above him. So many technical players with ability, and that have scored a lot of goals – he’s right up there [with them]. He probably needs a little bit more respect.”

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At 24, Jackson is a younger alternative to Wissa, giving him more time to improve further, and while only one of them is needed if Isak stays, bringing in both could be ideal if the Swede ends up moving to Liverpool late in the window.

Kevin Thelwell raised more than a few eyebrows when the details of the deal to bring Youssef Chermiti to Glasgow Rangers on a permanent deal from Everton emerged.

Sky Sports reported that the Portuguese striker has joined the club for an initial fee of £8m from the Premier League side, with a further £2m in possible add-ons on top of that.

This means that Chermiti is the most expensive signing the Scottish Premiership giants have made since they paid £12m to sign Tore Andre Flo from Chelsea 25 years ago.

Why Chermiti represents a big risk for Rangers

It is fair to say that Thelwell is taking a big risk by splashing such a huge sum of money on the striker for Rangers, just two years after he signed the same player for Everton for a deal worth up to £15m.

The 21-year-old centre-forward failed to deliver a single competitive goal in two seasons with the Toffees, playing 24 matches in that time, and only scored three goals in 22 games for Sporting in his home country, per Sofascore.

This means that Chermiti has only scored three goals in his senior career by the age of 21. That is not a record that suggests that Rangers are going to get heaps of goals out of him straight away, which you would hope for from the money that they have spent on him.

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A minimum fee of £8m is, therefore, a risky move by the club because of his unimpressive record, particularly when you consider that Nicolas Raskin is worth a similar amount.

Rangers have hit the jackpot with Nicolas Raskin

The Gers signed the Belgian central midfielder from Standard Liege for a fee of just under £1.5m at the start of 2023, and he has established himself as a star, winning the club’s Player of the Season award last season.

Raskin was left out of the squad to face Celtic on Sunday in the Scottish Premiership, but he remained at Ibrox past the summer transfer window and is expected to hold talks with Russell Martin to clear the air and reintegrate him into the squad.

There is no doubting the quality that he provides the team on the pitch after his impressive performances last season. He racked up five goals and 11 assists in all competitions, per Sofascore, on his way to winning the Player of the Season award.

His market value has soared beyond the initial fee of £8m that the club have paid for Chermiti to reflect his impressive showings in Glasgow in recent seasons.

As you can see in the table above, Raskin is currently valued at £8.7m by Transfermarkt, which is more than the fee that has been paid for the Portuguese striker and significantly more than the rough fee of £1.5m that was paid to Standard Liege for the Belgian talent.

This shows that the midfield star, who was once described as a “pitbull” by reporter Bob Faesen, has developed and progressed brilliantly since his move to Ibrox over two years ago.

Rangers have hit the jackpot with the Belgium international, who is now one of their most valued assets, and they will be hoping that he can kick on and be a key player again after his upcoming talks with Martin.

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Serge Gnabry's superb performance in Germany's 4-0 win over Luxembourg has sparked high praise from coach Julian Nagelsmann, who lauded the winger's 'feistiness' and work rate as a crucial role model for 'top players.' The German coach declared the display Gnabry's best international game in a long time, noting his hunger both offensively and defensively.

• Serge Gnabry shines as Germany tops table

  Germany delivered a dominant display in their 4-0 win over Luxembourg in World Cup qualifying, comfortably controlling the match after an early red card for Luxembourg put them down to 10 men. Gnabry was particularly impressive, not only scoring early in the second half but also contributing with energetic pressing and off-the-ball work. After the game Nagelsmann praised Gnabry’s performance, stating he was “very good” both offensively and defensively and showed the hunger the team needs going forward.

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  Nagelsmann praises Gnabry's best game in a long time

  The German coach was delighted by Gnabry's commitment in the game and commended the Bayern Munich player for feistiness both in front of the goal and at the back while also labelling it as one of his best performances in a long time.

  "He was one of those role models when it came to greed. If the top players who are positioned in attack and have played for a huge club for years also display this feistiness at the back, then every player from a smaller club will do the same. He played his best international game in a long time," Nagelsmann said.

• Gnabry's resurgence and Bayern's unbeaten run

  Bayern have enjoyed a scintillating start to the 2025-26 season, remaining unbeaten in the Bundesliga and all competitions under Vincent Kompany. Gnabry has emerged as one of their standout performers, registering three goals and three assists in just the opening six league matches while consistently impressing on the left wing with high work-rate and attacking intent. After two turbulent, injury-hit campaigns, Gnabry is experiencing a resurgence and is widely considered to be enjoying his best season at Bayern, thriving in both form and confidence.

  Speaking on his form after the Luxembourg game, the winger said: "Goals and assists always help you develop a certain ease. You don't constantly think about whether you have to do this or that in order to play in the next game. And that's why things are going so well right now."

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  Germany top of the table but challenge looms

  Germany, Northern Ireland, and Slovakia are currently locked atop Group A with six points each, though Nagelsmann's team hold the lead based on goal difference. With many qualifying games still remaining, Germany must maintain their high motivation and focus to successfully book their place in the World Cup. Their next critical challenge comes against Northern Ireland on October 13.

After a mixed start to their Premier League campaign, Leeds United and Daniel Farke have been handed a number of injury issues ahead of their all-important clash against relegation rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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With one win and a draw in their first four games back in the Premier League, Leeds have shown plenty of promise when it comes to carving out narrow results.

But there’s still a long way to go before they break the trend of promoted clubs heading straight back down to the Championship. That didn’t stop Farke from praising his side’s defensive work ahead of their trip to Wolves, however.

Barring a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, Leeds have kept a clean sheet against Everton and Newcastle and conceded just the one goal in a last-gasp defeat against Fulham last time out. Defensively, the Whites have been impressively stubborn.

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It’s going forward that they’ve struggled. And recent injury news certainly won’t help in that regard. Farke confirmed that Dan James is a major doubt to face Wolves, whilst goalkeeper Lucas Perri is also sidelined alongside another key attacking talent.

Gnonto now facing late Leeds fitness test

As revealed by Farke, Wilfried Gnonto is also an injury doubt to face Wolves and could deal Leeds’ frontline another frustrating blow. So often the bright spark in what has been a blunt attack so far this season, Gnonto’s absence would hand Wolves a major boost and deal the Whites more trouble in front of goal.

It’s not just those at Elland Road who have been impressed by Gnonto over the years, either. The last time that Leeds were in the Premier League, it was Manchester United legend Gary Neville who was leading the praise for the winger.

The former defender said: “Sometimes you see potential and talent but watching him so closely, his understanding of where to be, his choice of pass, when to run with it, his awareness of teammates, really good honestly.”

Ex-Leeds star Jermaine Beckford also described Gnonto as “direct” in what is the trait that Leeds are likely to miss the most if he is sidelined against Wolves this weekend.

Harry Kane moved into an elite goalscoring club as he scored twice to help England qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Bayern Munich striker bagged a first-half brace to help the Three Lions defeat Latvia 5-0 and book their place at next summer’s tournament, continuing a rich vein of form which has seen him score 21 goals in just 13 games for club and country this season.

• Kane leads the way as England secure emphatic Latvia win

  Kane played a key role in helping England reach the World Cup in emphatic fashion on Tuesday evening. Already ahead thanks to a strike from Anthony Gordon, the captain doubled his side’s lead against Latvia with a lovely left-footed effort after 44 minutes. And Kane did not have to wait too long to grab his second of the night, converting a penalty which he won himself following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review. Further gloss was added to England’s victory as an own goal from Latvia defender Maksims Tonisevs and an effort from Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze saw Thomas Tuchel’s men secure their sixth win from as many games in World Cup qualifying.

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• England captain joins Ronaldo in elite goalscoring club

  And as a result of his heroics against Latvia, Kane joined a list of goalscoring royalty which includes Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. By netting twice in Riga, Kane took his goal tally for England to 76 in 110 caps, meaning he is now among the top five European scorers in international football history. Kane sits behind Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas (84), Poland striker Robert Lewandowski (87), Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku (89) and Ronaldo, who leads the way with 143 international goals for Portugal. The Selecao striker matched Kane by scoring twice on Tuesday night, though Roberto Martinez’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by Hungary in Group F.

• Kane pays tribute to England fans after pointed Tuchel chants

  While Kane and his team-mates were roared on by the passionate England faithful against Latvia, manager Tuchel faced pointed chants from the travelling fans. After the German criticised the support his players received in their 3-0 friendly win over Wales on Thursday, 9 October, chants of “Thomas Tuchel, we’ll sing when we want!” and “Thomas Tuchel, are we loud enough for you?” could be heard from the stands as the Three Lions cruised to victory at the Daugava Stadium.

  And while Tuchel was in good spirits over the banter, Kane was keen to pay tribute to the England supporters after the game, telling : "I know Thomas came out after the last game and said the fans weren't great, but I don't think you can question our away support ever. The way they were tonight was fantastic. And look, we've qualified for another major tournament. We know the England fans enjoy going out – and America's going to be a special place to play – and we've got something to look forward to now. Yeah, credit to them for travelling out here and showing the noise they did.”

  Tuchel, meanwhile, was quick to heap praise on Kane after his latest two goals for England, saying: "It's a pleasure to have him. He's in excellent shape, mentally, physically, in top form, top shape. Apart from scoring another two goals, look at the goal in the 85th minute from [Eze], we have a ball loss and Harry goes all the way back to his own half and puts his head down in another sprint defensively.

  "As a captain, as the No 9, there's no real need to do this. No-one will ever blame him if he didn't do it. But he does it, and that sets the standards. That is so brilliant to see, because he helps us win the ball and this in the end results in the goal from [Eze]. Harry is ready to put in the intensity and the shift that is needed.”

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  Kane's next match: Bayern host Dortmund in Der Klassiker

  Kane will return to Bundesliga action when Bayern entertain rivals Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker on Saturday evening. The 32-year-old is the current leading goalscorer in Germany’s top flight, having netted a remarkable 11 times in just six games. He has also scored four goals in just two Champions League appearances so far this season, netting back-to-back braces against both Chelsea and Cypriot outfit Pafos. Vincent Kompany's Bayern are currently top of the Bundesliga table on 18 points, four ahead of Niko Kovac's in-form Dortmund side.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heavy favorites to win the NL West again after winning the division 10 of the last 11 seasons.

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The Dodgers spent more than $1 billion in free agency, which includes the addition of AL MVP Shohei Ohtani. The two-way superstar will not pitch this season due to offseason elbow surgery, but he is expected to be ready for Opening Day as the team’s DH. The Dodgers also inked Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year deal. Tyler Glasnow and James Paxton will also join the starting rotation.

Only the Braves scored more runs than the Dodgers in 2023, and the heart of the Los Angeles lineup returns with Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith rounding out the top of the order for L.A. Los Angeles racked triple-digit wins in 2023 and finished 16 games ahead of the Diamondbacks.