The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to a 12–21 record since July 4, and they are now down a game on the San Diego Padres for first place in the National League West division.
The Dodgers have won the NL West in 11 of the last 12 seasons. If they want to do it again in 2025, they’ll certainly need to play better baseball down the stretch.
Former MLB general manager and current analyst Jim Bowden is one of many people who are predicting the Padres to take home the division title.
"A couple of things with the Padres.