Able to overcome a pair of rocky innings early, Emmet Sheehan locked in and helped the Dodgers pick off a 5-2 win over the Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park on Friday night. Pitching down the road from where he played collegiately at Boston College,

Nine months after helping his former team win the World Series, Walker Buehler will lead the host Boston Red Sox into the finale of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The Dodgers have shot high so far in the market, expressing interest in Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan, multiple league sources said.

With a glaring need to add depth in the bullpen again, the Dodgers will likely be buyers. USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale provided some options to consider. Among them: Jhoan Duran of the Minnesota Twins and Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians.

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.

Buehler's next start is Sunday against the Dodgers. That will stir different emotions than Friday, when he received his championship ring.

Blake Treinen is ready to rejoin the Dodgers' banged up bullpen as the veteran will return after being sidelined by injury since April.