Shohei Ohtani homered for the fifth consecutive game on Wednesday, tying a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record.

Cartaya got a brutal wake-up call from the Twins that his MLB dreams may be over. Meanwhile, the Dodgers got a firm reminder that being over-protective of prospects is a bad strategy.

Bettors are backing the Dodgers to win the NL, but a couple of experts have concerns about L.A.'s pitching depth. Check out the latest odds.

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DODGERS RECALL ALEXIS DÍAZ LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Alexis Díaz and placed left-handed pitcher Tanner Scott on the injured list with left elbow inflammation.

The Los Angeles Dodgers might be without starting shortstop Mookie Betts against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

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LOS ANGELES DODGERS ANNOUNCE STADIUM GIVEAWAY FEATURING ANIME SERIES *DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA AHEAD OF NEW FILM INFINITY CASTLE* LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers will create a stadium-wide giveaway of co-branded hats celebrating the highly popular Japanese anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,