Dodgers lose 2 of 3 games to Red Sox in weekend series and Mookie Betts reveals why he missed the start of series

Dodgers star Mookie Betts is expected to return to the team sometime Saturday night after missing a game because of a death in the family, manager Dave Roberts said.

BOSTON -- The Red Sox and Dodgers brought star-studded teams into a highly-anticipated showdown in the 2018 World Series. The Red Sox won the battle in five games while the Dodgers won two titles in the years since then. The teams are separated by just five wins this season as they began a three-game series at Fenway Park on Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has homered in five straight games and could make history on Friday.

In the last 12 seasons, they've won 11 division titles, four pennants and two World Series. They've gotten to the point that it is considered a disappointment unless they finish October with a ring. Given the overwhelming odds that the Dodgers make the playoffs again (they are -1600 to win the NL West,

As the Los Angeles Dodgers weigh potential deadline deals to improve their roster, they don't want to subtract from the MLB club to do so if they can avoid it.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are urged to bring back a fan favorite All-Star in a potential deal ahead of the trade deadline.