The Los Angeles Dodgers have a plethora of starting pitching talent, but moving one of them to the bullpen could help them win another title.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are tied with the San Diego Padres in the National League West, and they have everything to play for going forward.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admits he doesn't feel good about a certain player going to left field.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres play two more in their weekend series at Petco Park, next entering a Saturday night first pitch in a first-place tie atop the National League West Division.

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-hander Kirby Yates from the 15-day injured list in advance of Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres and placed left-handed starter Blake Snell on the paternity list.

It's a shame the Dodgers and Padres won't end the regular season against one another because the NL West title could still be in play 31 games from now.

The Dodgers were held to one hit before the ninth inning, when Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman gave them one final gasp against All-Star closer Robert Suarez. The closer blew a 101.6 mph sinker past Hernández to close out a night in which they hardly ever threatened.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman discusses being a frontrunner for the National League batting title this season.

The Padres have effectively played shorthanded the last few days, with Ramón Laureano sliding over from left to center field and Gavin Sheets backfilling the left-field vacancy. Merrill's unavailability has coincided with shortstop Xander Bogaerts and second baseman Jake Cronenworth both missing a game apiece because of their own ills.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praises Blake Snell after tough loss to the San Diego Padres in an NL West clash at Petco Park.