Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, mired in one of the worst slumps of his career, was benched for Saturday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Shohei Ohtani blasted his 33rd home run and had three RBIs for the Los Angeles Dodgers in an 8-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers

After a rough month of July, Shohei Ohtani brought the Dodgers offense back to life with a monster bomb vs. the Brewers.

The Brewers occupy an interesting space as a small-market franchise enjoying consistent success, especially as an MLB labor stoppage looms.

The Dodgers are still in search of their first win against the Milwaukee Brewers this year, as they host their fifth matchup against them on Saturday. Emmet Sheehan makes his third start of the season,

Freeland is a well-regarded prospect with nearly a full season of Triple-A experience to his credit. He would be part of most big-league rosters at this point. The Dodgers, though, don't have a clear role for him, which is why I'm including him here as a dark horse candidate for a team in need of a shortstop.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decides to give Mookie Betts the day off as the shortstop continues to struggle at the plate coming off the All-Star break.