Padres vs Dodgers: Early Rivalry in NL West

0:00It's April 23rd, MLB News Today starts now, AI-powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. The San Diego Padre started this season, two wins and five losses, but now they're tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for first in the National League. West, both as 16 wins and seven losses. The Fires have won 12 of their last 14 games, putting them right up there with the Back-to-Back World Series champs. Meanwhile, the Dodgers just dropped a game to the San Francisco Giants and their manager Dave Roberts brushed off the pressure, saying they focus on their own game and don't sweat the standings. Padre's dominated the Rocky Six wins to won this year, while LA split even at two and two. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this early rivalry, especially since the Padre's kept pitcher Michael King with a three-year 75 million. Dollar deal, while the Dodgers shelt out big on Kyle Tucker for 240 million and closer Edwin Diaz for 69 million. The Padre's rotation is banged up though,

1:01with Joe Musgrove still recovering from Tommy John's surgery on the injured list, and Ace Nick Povetta out with an elbow strain, so they grabbed free agent Lucas Gialito to help fill the gap. Still, their offense and bullpen are carrying the load, and guys like Mani Machado say the bats aren't even clicking full throttle yet. With a long season ahead, if San Diego keeps this momentum, the Dodgers might have real competition come October.