NL West set for sizzling summer race

Padres, despite rough patch, battling in tough NL West – 'best division in baseball'

Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) bats in the second inning during against the Tigers on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Comerica Park in Detroit. He is off to a hot start for the Friars. (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire) Welcome to the National League West, which the Padres know is far from a one-team show four weeks into the season. Going into Saturday’s games, the Padres (17-9), Giants (17-10), Dodgers (16-10) and Diamondbacks (14-12) are all off to a g…

NL West set for sizzling summer race

PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers seem like they have nearly unlimited amounts of money, three former MVPs in their lineup with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, and a pitching staff that never runs out of overpowering arms.…