The Latest Breaking News from Dave Roberts

BALTIMORE — A few weeks before the All-Star break, Mookie Betts called J.D. Martinez.

The Dodgers star is happier than he has ever been, playing multiple positions in Los Angeles and putting together one of his best showings since winning MVP.

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts made his fourth consecutive start in the infield Friday night, a move that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said had more to do with second baseman Miguel Vargas’ month-long slump than Betts’ penchant for turbocharging his bat when he plays “in the dirt.”

LOS ANGELES — Some time during the next month, the Dodgers have to trade for a starting pitcher, maybe even two.

LOS ANGELES — Daniel Hudson spent a full year rehabilitating from left knee surgery, the Los Angeles Dodgers reliever enduring numerous setbacks before returning last week and experiencing the exhilaration of notching his first save in 392 days on Wednesday night.

LOS ANGELES — Daniel Hudson spent a full year rehabilitating from left knee surgery, the Dodgers reliever enduring numerous setbacks before returning last week and experiencing the exhilaration of notching his first save in 392 days on Wednesday night.

LOS ANGELES — Enough.

LOS ANGELES — Back in March, when their starting rotation was intact and the projections were rosy, Los Angeles Dodgers officials envisioned Bobby Miller’s impending arrival as icing on another division-title cake. The prized prospect was supposed to appear in the majors sometime during the summer — after recovering from…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Dodgers welcomed Julio Urías back to the rotation for Saturday night's game against the Kansas City Royals, but the left-hander's first start in more than a month was delayed by a thunderstorm that drenched Kauffman Stadium shortly after the scheduled 4:15 p.m. PDT first pitch.