San Diego Padres

The Dodgers entered NLCS Game 2 looking practically unbeatable, but the New York Mets buried any notion of an easy series for L.A. with their 7-3 victory.

Yu Darvish used the “PS” patch on his uniform as inspiration before Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. While he gave the San Diego Padres faithful everything he had, two solo home runs from the Dodgers ended the Friars' World Series dreams. Whether it was through TV, radio, or at the ballpark — I feel truly grateful for your support.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw wears a glove on his head and devices on his arms in the dugout during practice Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, a day before Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres in San Diego. LOS ANGELES – Clayton Kershaw says he plans to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for his 18th season next year. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner isn't pitching in the current playoffs because of a bone spur in his left big toe that sidelined him for the final month of the regular season.

The San Diego Padres are going to be one of the teams to watch this winter. Under president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, the Padres have never been known to play things conservatively. Outfielder Jurickson Profar was phenomenal for the Padres in 2024, making his first career All-Star team after signing a one-year, $1 million contract to return to his former team. The Padres simply wouldn't have gone as far as they did without him, yet there's still every chance Profar might not be back in 2025.

Luis Arraez has done his fair share of traveling during the past three seasons as he has bounced from team to team to team. On Monday afternoon, Arraez posted a cryptic message with a photo of him on X (formerly Twitter). As he's heading into his final year of arbitration, Arraez is expected to earn somewhere around $13 million and maybe more. “We are family,” Arraez said.

San Diego State announced on Tuesday the baseball team added former Padres reliever Mark Melancon to the coaching staff as the pitching development coordinator. “Our program is very fortunate and thrilled to have Mark join our coaching staff,” Cole said in a press release from San Diego State.

Dodgers Max Muncy, Will Smith and Miguel Rojas helped develop play-led changes to their approach to the postseason, helping forge a unified mindset.

The San Francisco Giants are heading into the offseason looking to improve the team and make a big splash in free agency. For the last few years, the Giants have struggled on the field and in the winter to make the necessary moves to be a contender in the National League West. The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks have all done well in trades and in free agency, as the gap between San Francisco and them seemingly grows. Now, the Giants have a new President of Baseball Operations in Buster Posey, and they hope that he can help fix some of the problems that have hampered the franchise in recent years.

As Major League Baseball’s final four take aim at the World Series starting on Sunday, playoff TV ratings are soaring thanks to big stars, memorable plays and unbridled fun

It's going to be a winter of change for the Boston Red Sox. Coming off an 81-81 season, the Red Sox need to come to the realization that their roster isn't constructed to make a deep playoff run. One of the Red Sox's biggest problems has been defense, especially on the infield. Shortstop Trevor Story hasn't been able to stay healthy, third baseman Rafael Devers just isn't a quality defender, and second base has been a black hole since the days of Dustin Pedroia.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans are exhaling now, but many of them were holding their breath during Game 5 of the National League Division Series. Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a unique and amusing interaction that highlights the fun-loving personality of this team. Before the Dodgers earned the right to face the New York Mets for the NL pennant, the Japanese talents broke out a dinosaur handshake, via ClutchPoints. Ohtani really committed to the celebration, while Yamaoto was understandably more reserved given that he was the Game 5 starting pitcher.

The New York Mets announced that Kodai Senga will start Sunday's NLCS Game 1. The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to start Jack Flaherty.

It is difficult to evaluate the San Diego Padres' season. Hence, a National League Division Series loss at the hands of a team entrenched in World Series or bust mode should not negate the impressive stretch of baseball the Friars enjoyed in 2024, right? The ballclub still possessed All-Star talent in both its lineup and pitching staff, so a San Diego surge was not incomprehensible. Following a few crucial additions, a change in chemistry and a vastly improved record in extra-inning games (2-12 in 2023 to 10-2 in 2024), the Padres leaped right back into the October fray.

Cleveland and Detroit will play Game 5 of the MLB American League Division Series today to decide which team heads to the ALCS this weekend.

Kiké Hernández was a hero for the Dodgers in 2017, and he showed in Game 5 of the NLDS against the Padres what he can do when the season is at stake.

The Padres won 93 games but couldn't quite surpass the Dodgers in the division or in the NLDS.

The Los Angeles Dodgers return to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2021.