SAN DIEGO -- Nestor Cortes took a perfect game into the sixth inning and combined with three relievers on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres reclaimed the NL West lead with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.

The Padres traded for Mason Miller because he can throw 103 mph with a wipeout slider. A bonus: Evidently, he can pick it at first base, too. In the biggest moment of the Padres’ biggest game yet this season,

Reacting to the post, teammate Jose Iglesias dropped a two-word comment, summing up Darvish's dominance on the mound. Just like Darvish, Iglesias has been a key member of the Padres' strong season so far, providing quality backup for regular shortstop Xander Bogaerts, while also being a decent lower-order bat.

San Diego Padres Manny Machado credits Yu Darvish for hitting tip in win vs. Giants as team trails NL West-leading Dodgers by one game.

Hits have been hard to come by for the Dodgers these past couple of days at Petco Park. After managing only a trio of knocks in the series opener, Los Angeles' bats picked up just two hits in Saturday night's 5-1 loss,

Another day at the office for Manny Machado, another home run, although this one was special. What seemed like just another home run in his career with the San Diego Padres turned

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres MLB game to be played on August 22, 2025 on ESPN.