Michael Conforto is nearing the 100-game mark in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But the left fielder has still not improved enough to be a justi

The Dodgers approach the trade deadline trying to square their lofty preseason expectations with what has proved to be an imperfect start to the year.

Given the overwhelming odds that the Dodgers make the playoffs again (they are -1600 to win the NL West, per BetMGM ), the focus with the trade deadline isn't necessarily on making the postseason but instead making sure the upcoming playoff roster is strong enough to win the World Series (the Dodgers are +140 to win the NL and the favorites at +240 to win the World Series).

Shohei Ohtani hit his fifth home run in as many games to help the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 4-3 walkoff victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, tying a franchise record and moving closer to setting a new mark when the team opens a nine-game road trip Friday in Boston.