Despite ranking second in the entire league, the Dodgers remain under scrutiny from US media, with concerns over the performance of two high-paid stars.

Ahead of their matchup with the Chicago White Sox, the Dodgers owned a 44-25 record, second only to the Braves' 45-23 mark. Yet US outlets have called out some of their high-earning stars for subpar play, labeling their output "concerning."

Despite a slew of injuries, the Dodgers continue to be highly competitive. Their 44-25 record not only tops the NL West by a comfortable eight-game margin over the second-place San Diego Padres but also trails only the league-leading Braves (45-23) across all of MLB.

However, the New York Post recently pointed out that while the Dodgers boast encouraging signs—such as Roki Sasaki's resurgence and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's near-no-hit performance—the sluggish form of two high-priced stars, Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker, remains a pressing concern.

Betts, earning $30 million this season, has posted a .183 batting average entering today's game, the worst of his career, while battling injuries and showing no signs of recovery. Meanwhile, Tucker—who joined the Dodgers on a four-year, $240 million blockbuster deal—is also struggling. As of June 10, his batting average sits at .233, his lowest since his rookie season in 2018.

The New York Post directly called out both players for failing to deliver performances matching their salaries and expectations, stating: "They are the highest-paid hitters on this team, and yet in the first half of the season, they have been the two most concerning performers."