Are the Dodgers and Padres a Rivalry?

Yes. A rivalry between the Dodgers and Padres exists. The Dodgers fans that stooped low enough to throw baseballs and other objects onto the field only proved the rivalry is alive and real.

Fans are invested in the National League Division Series matchup. The Padres have earned the reputation to be a rival. It’s not a deep-seated rivalry like the oneswith the San Francisco Giants, or the one between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. But this rivalry is one of the most relevant in today’s MLB. Dodger fans on X seem to agree:

Following Game 2, Miguel Rojas admitted there was a rivalry between the two clubs.

“I feel like the rivalry, it’s good for baseball,” Rojas said. “Everybody’s…