Roberts chose to keep Ohtani at leadoff as the designated hitter on Friday, with Miguel Rojas batting ninth at shortstop. Smith will bat second, where Betts has taken 352 of his 370 at-bats this season. Ohtani has taken 16 of his 395 at-bats at the second spot, while Smith has taken just five of his 266 at-bats there.

Hundreds of Aramark workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday night.

His rehab progress has expedited his return timetable, and the team is eagerly anticipating his comeback. During his absence, the Dodgers have dropped five of 16 games, and their division lead dropped to five games over the San Diego Padres. His veteran presence has been missed in the clubhouse as much as his bat has been at the plate.

With trades beginning and the hot stove heating up, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been listed the "best fit" for a 2024 American League Cy Young finalist.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reveals Mookie Betts' expected return date after missing some time due to an undisclosed reason.

Shohei Ohtani didn’t hit a home run for the first time in a week, but Teoscar Hernandez did as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox