Since the All-Star break about a month ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks have held the worst record in the MLB at 5-14.
Meanwhile, teams surrounding the Diamondbacks in the NL West have had no problem gaining ground or closing the gap on Arizona.
The Padres, who were regarded as the most disappointing team of the first half of the 2023 season, are 11-8 since the All-Star break. This recent success has brought them just one game behind .