Dodgers lead NL West as Padres and Diamondbacks chase playoff spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 37-21 record, leading the NL West as of late May 2026. Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani are significant contributors to their success. The San Diego Padres, currently second at 32-26, face challenges with inconsistent lineups, while the Arizona Diamondbacks at 31-26 remain competitive, bolstered by key performances from Corbin Carroll and Nolan Arenado. As the season progresses, durability in pitching will be critical for the Dodgers and their challengers in the division's competitive.
- •Dodgers top the NL West, five games ahead of Padres.
- •Padres secure the top Wild Card spot despite offensive struggles.
- •Diamondbacks hold playoff position with strong batting.
- •Ohtani and Pages lead Dodgers in fWAR contributions.
- •Season durability will be key for Dodgers' pitching staff.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — MLB End-of-May Check-In: NL West
"An update on the goings-on out West in the Senior Circuit.
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