The Los Angeles Dodgers’ search for relief pitching has hit a snag. While the team would like to acquire some of the top arms available at the trade deadline,

"For the Orioles, it would make sense for them to ask for more in return for Mullins, even though he's set to be a free agent this winter," wrote Rogust.

Shohei Ohtani did not homer -- for the first time in a week – but Teoscar Hernandez did on Friday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2.

Duran hit it hard, but not as hard as Teoscar Hernández had hit Jorge Alcala’s sinker, a two-run home run and a brutal blow in the Red Sox’ 5-2 loss to the Dodgers on Friday.

Ohtani carries a five-game hitting streak into this matchup.

Mookie Betts has a storied history at Fenway Park, but the Red Sox didn't see him for the opener of a three-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts was not present for Friday's matchup and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided clarity to his update from earlier this week that the All-Star would miss the opener with a personal matter.