Red Sox owner John Henry disputed the notion that trading Mookie Betts was primarily to get under the luxury tax threshold.
Enrique Hernandez was activated off the injured list on Tuesday and returned to the Dodgers' lineup for the first time since July 24.
With the NL West essentially wrapped up in August, L.A. is in tryout mode for its postseason roster. Here are the young players who could make a big difference in the Dodgers' World Series quest.
The Dodgers' outfield depth has taken a hit as rookie outfielder Alex Verdugo was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an oblique strain. Los Angeles also sent rookie starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin back to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
The Dodgers are irate with Philadelphia Phillies reliever Hector Neris, who celebrated his save against them Thursday with a fist pump and then a stare-down into the Los Angeles dugout.
There's a new kind of energy in L.A.'s outfield, with rookie Alex Verdugo winning over teammates and fans alike in a way Yasiel Puig did not.
