The headliner of the week in the National League West was the Dodgers sweeping the Padres at Dodger Stadium in the first of two straight weekend meetings between the division’s top two teams. But also of note were the Rockies having the best record in the division for the last seven days,

Freddy Peralta has been as hot as the weather in the Midwest as of late. Peralta continued his Cy Young efforts with another strong outing on Monday. Peralta went six strong innings, allowing just a single hit and no runs. He struck out six batters and walked three in the game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on quite a skid, and they're at risk of losing the National League West to the rival San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto has been named the American League Player of the Week for his performances from Monday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 17.

The National League West will be a three-team race with the Dodgers, Padres and defending World Series champion Giants.The Dodgers have a revamped lineup, but their rotation is thin. The Padres ...

Clayton Kershaw provides six strong innings and the bullpen maintains the lead as the Dodgers open their most critical series of the season so far with a win.

Entering Thursday's action, the National League West not only featured arguably the best current rivalry in Major League Baseball, but also four teams with legitimate chances of making the postseason.

The only team with an easier strength of schedule than the San Diego Padres is the one team that could steal the division from them.