In this MLB mock trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire veteran starter Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks to bolster their struggling rotation and make a serious push for the 2025 World Series.

Abner Uribe retired Mookie Betts with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 for their 10th straight victory.

The Dodgers are slumping at home and facing bullpen struggles, forcing urgent trade talks ahead of the deadline.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have changed up the top of their hitting rotation ahead of Sunday's game vs the Brewers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are pursuing Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar ahead of the trade deadline to stabilize their shaky bullpen.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers aim to end their five-game home losing streak with a win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Los Angeles has gone 33-19 in home games and 58-41 overall. The Dodgers have a 39-16 record in games when they record at least eight hits.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have showed some of their flaws this past weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers. After being swept for the second time this season by t

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott, left, exits the game with trainer Greg Barahas after an apparent arm injury during the ninth inning of a baseball game, against the Minnesota Twins, Monday, July 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP/Jayne Kamin-Oncea