The last time the Padres won the NL West was in 2006, when their leadoff hitter was current Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “The reality is we got here by putting emphasis on every day being the most important day of the season and that’s not going to change from my seat,” Shildt said.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will come face to face with some old friends when he takes the mound at home Saturday night against the San Diego Padres.

Heading to a Padres game? The Metropolitan Transit System is expanding their trolley service for all Padres games at Petco Park.

Nick Pivetta allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings and Ramón Laureano had three of the Padres’ 14 hits as San Diego completed a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with an 11-1 rout.

The workers, who unionized last year, are ramping up the pressure during contract negotiations that have stalled over wages and benefits.

The 30-year-old right-hander struggled in his first start back against the Boston Red Sox, allowing two runs through two innings pitched. But King’s overall numbers as a Padre since being acquired in the Juan Soto blockbuster with the New York Yankees have been impressive.

The woman, seated right behind home plate during the Padres vs. Giants game, became an instant talking point online. A clip posted to Reddit showed her yelling for her team as the TV announcer chuckled, “She loves the Padres.” But not everyone laughed. Some fans in the stands and viewers at home said the noise ruined the game for them.

That included the acquisition of All-Star closer Mason Miller, who headlined the flurry of San Diego’s deadline moves. While this season is still ongoing, MLB.com ’s Thomas Harrigan explains that Miller—and his future utilization—could be key to the Padres’ offseason approach.