• Loading stock data...
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Tuned In is Almost Sold Out! Limited Tickets Remain!

Dodgers’ Bargain Outperforming Big-Money Aces

  • Gonsolin became the first NL pitcher to record eight wins (8-0).
  • His league-best 1.42 ERA is also the third-lowest ERA in Dodgers history through 12 starts.
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Dodgers are paying a staggering amount of money to their pitching staff — but their latest ace has yet to break six figures.

Tony Gonsolin (8-0) — who threw 6⅓ scoreless innings in Tuesday’s win over the Angels, striking out six and allowing a single hit — has the lowest ERA in the majors this season (1.42).

If that kind of production tracks for a $78.3 million pitching payroll, consider that the 2016 ninth-rounder and dark-horse Cy Young candidate is only making $720,000, tied for fourth-lowest on the staff — and miles away from Clayton Kershaw’s $17 million.

  • He’s the first NL pitcher to record eight wins this season.
  • Known mostly for a splitter-slider combo, Gonsolin threw 42 four-seamers to induce eight swings-and-misses in Tuesday’s victory.
  • His 1.42 ERA is the third-lowest in team history through 12 starts.

Thanks in large part to Gonsolin, the Dodgers currently boast the second-lowest ERA in the league (3.01) and second-fewest earned runs (181) behind the Yankees, as well as the second-fewest hits allowed (433) after the Guardians. 

The 28-year-old is playing his way into what could be his first big contract — he won’t be a free agent until 2027, but he’s set for arbitration next season. 

And if it feels like Gonsolin is an afterthought as ninth-favorite (+2500) to win the NL Cy Young, he’ll surely settle for a World Series title — L.A. (+425) has the best odds to win it all.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 19: A detailed view of the MLB Debut patch on the jersey of Patrick Monteverde #44 of the Miami Marlins prior to game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Tiny Jersey Patch at the Center of the MLB Rookie Card..

Autographed cards containing a piece of baseball history have upended the market.

NFL, Yankees, Cubs Hold Moments of Silence for Charlie Kirk

The Green Bay moment was an NFL decision, a spokesperson told FOS.
Sep 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) runs to first base during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

The $339 Million Mets Are in Jeopardy of Missing the Playoffs

The Mets’ wild-card lead is 1.5 games with 15 remaining in the regular season.

Dexter Fowler Wants to Change the Narrative on Athlete Ownership

The former MLB All-Star owns a stake in Premier League team Bournemouth.

Featured Today

Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl Rematch Could Set More NFL Ratings Records

Fox will nationally televise Sunday afternoon’s matchup.
September 10, 2025

ESPN’s ‘MNF’ Ratings Up 8% As NFL Surges to Strong Start

ESPN posts its second-best Week 1 “Monday Night Football” audience.
Sep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills fans react during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium.
September 9, 2025

As Bills Ascend, Their Next Frontier Lies in Canada

Buffalo and the powerful Canadian entity MLSE come together in a new pact.
opinion
September 9, 2025

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from NFL’s Week 1 Broadcasts

Many viewers decried the addition of ads to “NFL RedZone.”
September 8, 2025

Alcaraz and Sinner Have More to Gain in 2025 After Splitting Slams

Alcaraz and Sinner have split the last eight Grand Slams.
September 10, 2025

Kuminga, Grimes Remain Unsigned As Giddey Agrees to $100M Deal

Two of the four restricted free agents have inked deals.
Sponsored

How World Series Champ Dexter Fowler Became a Premier League Team Owner

Dexter Fowler discusses navigating retirement and embracing new roles as an owner & investor.
September 7, 2025

Alcaraz Beats Sinner, Wins $5M Prize, Reclaims World No. 1

Alcaraz won a record $5 million first prize at the US Open.
Angel Reese
September 5, 2025

Angel Reese Suspended For Half-Game After Ripping Teammates

The team is disciplining Reese for criticizing her teammates publicly.
Caitlin Clark
September 4, 2025

Caitlin Clark Says She Won’t Return From Injury This Year

She only played 13 games this season.
James Harden
September 4, 2025

James Harden’s Houston Restaurant Shut for Falling $2 Million Behind in Rent

A sign on the door says the locks have been changed.