The Los Angeles Dodgers have some needs with their pitching, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Bob Nightengale revealed some of those needs.

The Miami Marlins are reportedly getting more trade interest for their ace, Sandy Alcántara. The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers make sense as fits.

With a glaring need to add depth in the bullpen again, the Dodgers will likely be buyers. USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale provided some options to consider. Among them: Jhoan Duran of the Minnesota Twins and Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians.

Dodgers eye Twins’ Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Willi Castro in bold MLB Trade Deadline deal that could boost their World Series hopes.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.

As the Los Angeles Dodgers appear intent on addressing their bullpen at the MLB trade deadline this season, they also are said to have interest in acquiring a left-handed hitting outfielder.

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Dodgers have been rumored to add a big-name closer, but it's unlikely they will pay for one.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.