How Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned back the clock with a vintage performance against the Padres.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Padres vs. Dodgers live updates: Score, highlights, how to watch game today The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will begin a three-game series at Dodger Stadium on Friday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a rare position this time of year—not atop the vaunted NL West. Since July 3, their nine-game lead has vanished. From that date, the Dodgers have the same 12-21 record as the woeful Colorado Rockies, suggesting this is more than a brief period of substandard play.

The reigning World Champions were no match for their crosstown rivals this week, getting swept in the Freeway Series for the second time in 2025.

Shohei Ohtani takes the mound as the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their series with the Los Angeles Angels today. Find out how to watch this game for free.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers' struggles, UCLA's attendance and the Chargers' bad luck.

After the Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update. Muncy is headed to the IL with a Grade 1 oblique strain injury. Roberts also announced that the Dodgers acquired third baseman Buddy Kennedy to fill in for Muncy.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were not as aggressive at this year's trade deadline, passing up top relievers like Griffin Jax and Jhoan Duran.