The Los Angeles Dodgers, unsurprisingly, are getting offensive production from up and down their lineup.Three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani is tied for the major league lead in home runs (17) and paces the sport in a host of other categories.

If the postseason started tomorrow, the Diamondbacks wouldn't make the cut. They're two games back of the last Wild Card spot, one behind the Cardinals, while the Mets, Giants, and Padres would move into October. They're not playing terrible baseball, but they're not wowing anyone either.

"Given the demand for elite relievers and Helsley’s stature, the Cardinals should target a contender with a glaring bullpen need and a willingness to pay for premium relief help. The Los Angeles Dodgers, perennially in the market for bullpen upgrades and with a deep farm system, fit this profile," Kerman writes.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are reportedly among the teams rumored to be targeting a trade for a versatile All-Star from the National League.

Explore the Dodgers’ ideal trade proposal for Nolan Arenado, analyzing fit, contract details, and why both sides should act now.

The New York Mets began a three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. This is a rematch of last year's National League Championship series that LA won in six games. Both teams entered this series just 5-5 in their last 10 contests.