BREAKING NEWS: Dodgers Dismiss GM Brandon Gomes After Shocking Loss to Giants
LOS ANGELES, CA — June 14, 2025
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves across Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have dismissed General Manager Brandon Gomes following Friday night’s 6-2 defeat to the San Francisco Giants.
The announcement came less than 24 hours after the Dodgers’ underwhelming performance at Dodger Stadium, marking their third straight loss and raising serious concerns within the organization. Though regular-season losses are rarely tied to front-office changes, sources close to the team suggest that Friday’s defeat was the tipping point in a broader pattern of dissatisfaction with Gomes’ leadership.
A Shocking Turn
The decision to part ways with Gomes — who had been promoted to GM in January 2022 — caught fans and insiders off guard. Gomes was seen as a rising executive, lauded for his modern approach to analytics and roster construction. Under his tenure, the Dodgers remained playoff contenders but fell short of championship expectations, especially given the team’s high payroll and star-studded lineup.
Friday’s 6-2 loss to archrival San Francisco was more than just a bad game. It exposed ongoing issues with roster depth, bullpen inconsistency, and lackluster offensive output — concerns that have been mounting over the first half of the season. According to sources within the front office, team ownership had grown increasingly frustrated with the club’s inability to perform in critical matchups.
Reports have also emerged suggesting tension between Gomes and several veteran players, some of whom reportedly questioned the team’s offseason decisions and midseason strategies. One anonymous player described the clubhouse atmosphere as “tense and uncertain,” citing a lack of clear direction from the top.
“There’s talent here,” the player said, “but the pieces aren’t fitting together. We’ve had the same problems for months, and nothing changed.”
Organizational Statement
In a brief statement released early Saturday morning, Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman said:
> “This decision was not made lightly. We thank Brandon for his contributions to the organization and wish him the best in his future endeavors. Our focus now is on stabilizing the team and pursuing the excellence our fans and city expect.”