As the Dodgers continue to ponder their trade deadline options, Teoscar Hernández helps power a resurgent Dodger offense to a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Emmet Sheehan goes five innings, the bullpen holds the Red Sox scoreless over the final four and Teoscar Hernandez hits a two-run homer as they kick off a nine-game road trip with a 5-2 win.

As the trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox have yet to make a move, with pitching remaining their top priority. According to MassLive.com's Sean McAdam, they’ve reached out to the Miami Marlins about ace Sandy Alcantara.

The reigning World Series champions have reportedly been scouting the Boston Red Sox' top prospect, anticipating a trade for their own former No. 1.

Marcelo Mayer's injury is leading to a lot of moving parts for the Red Sox. It could also impact how Craig Breslow approaches next week's trade deadline.

After Mayer’s injury, the Red Sox recalled infielder David Hamilton, and though Hamilton will see some time at second, Rafaela’s offense has been too valuable to the lineup. Playing him at second and Duran in center makes the offense stronger. The moving parts have been a challenge for manager Alex Cora much of the season and even more so now.

The Boston Red Sox seem to be on the hunt for controllable starting pitching ahead of the trade deadline. While a rental pitcher could make sense, it would be better for Boston if it could acquire a pitcher with two or three years of team control beyond this season.