The Dodgers and Padres are among MLB's top World Series contenders, and it feels like the postseason each time the rivals meet.

After dispatching one second-place team during the week, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face another one when they host the San Francisco Giants on Friday in the start of a three-game weekend series.

The Dodgers' left fielder, who homered in the Dodgers' 5-2 victory Wednesday at Petco Park, praised the sold-out crowd of 45,481 following the series finale.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kiké Hernandez pitched in the final inning of Tuesday's loss to the San Diego Padres, angering an ex-player.

The Dodgers have been ravaged by injuries to their pitching staff, and now their star-studded offensive lineup may be starting to feel the strain.

Ohtani threw just under 50 pitches to two minor league hitters during the third simulated game in his gradual comeback to the mound. The three-time MVP used his fastball and sweeper impressively, according to Roberts and Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior.

Not wanting to further tax their overworked bullpen, the Dodgers bring Kiké Hernández in to pitch the final 2 1/3 innings of blowout loss to Padres.