The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will begin a pivotal three-game series at Petco Park on Friday night that may determine who prevails in the National League West.  The Dodgers, who have spent 130 days in first place already this year,

The San Diego Padres have taken sole possession of the NL West heading into their showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. Mookie Betts joins the show. The Good, The Bad and The Uggla has burgers, bets and a Bob. Jake and Jordan discuss all of this and more to close out your week on Baseball Bar-B-Cast.

Blake Snell is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Yu Darvish for San Diego.

When another reporter suggested someone tell the Padres manager to settle down a bit, Tatis Jr. agreed. After the Padres briefly held first place in the NL West, they're now two games back due to their three-game sweep against the Dodgers.

Preview the Aug. 22 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Dodgers defeat Rockies to maintain one-game lead in NL West. Next, they travel to San Diego for three games with the Padres.

The Dodgers are up against the Padres in a crucial series and Dave Roberts made a crucial announcement before the game.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is facing backlash for a decision after a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.