Ahead of their three-game clash for the NL West lead, here are three predictions based on the matchup between the Dodgers and Padres.

Blake Snell, who has been excellent in his return from an injured list stint, will take the mound for the Dodgers. He holds a 3-1 record and has posted a 1.80 ERA. Meanwhile, the Padres will have their own ace in Yu Darvish up on the mound. The Japanese pitcher is having a bad season with his ERA number just below 6.00.

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill gave an update on whether he will be playing in the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend.

The Padres host the Dodgers on Friday night. Star centerfielder Jackson Merrill will once again not be in the lineup for the Padres.

Just like last weekend, the Dodgers and the Padres square off for first place in the NL West. This time, in San Diego.

MLB analyst Ryan Dempsey said the San Diego Padres need to win the NL West more than the Los Angeles Dodgers to boost their confidence going into the postseason.

What Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. had a memorable response to facing the Dodgers after beating the Giants 8-4 on Thursday.