The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres, 3-2, on Friday night. LA improved to 69-53 and move into a tie with the Friars for first place in the NL West.

Ahead of the eventual victory, the Dodgers added a first baseman to the club. In a corresponding move, a right-handed pitcher was designated for assignment.

Unfortunately, All-Star third baseman Max Muncy was placed on the injured list a little more than a week after he returned from a month-long stint on the shelf. Manager Dave Roberts is confident that the slugger will return before the end of the regular season.

Additionally, the Dodgers have continued to downplay the Padres’ rivalry ahead of the six-game in 10-day marathon. Some players feel as though the Friars care more about their divisional foes than the Dodgers do.

Finally, flamethrowing reliever Brusdar Graterol had an unfortunate update from Roberts as the bullpen suffers another blow. The skipper didn’t appear hopeful that Graterol would make his return this season.

Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Dodgers Add Infielder, DFA Pitcher Ahead of Friday’s Game vs Padres

Dodgers Placing Max Muncy on Injured List Ahead of Crucial Padres Series

Dodgers Continue to Downplay Rivalry With Padres, Say San Diego Cares Way More

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Provides Unfortunate Brusdar Graterol Injury Update

Dodgers’ Will Smith on Upcoming Series vs Padres: ‘We Definitely Want to Sweep’

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Reveals He’ll Make Sure Will Smith Qualifies for Batting Title

Dodgers Minor Leaguer Reportedly Joining Team in LA Amid Max Muncy Injury Concerns

Things to Do in Los Angeles for Dodgers Fans: Weekend of August 15-17

Dodgers Predicted to Lose NL West to Padres

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Would Still Take LA’s Roster Over Any Other Team in MLB

Dodgers Lineup vs Padres: Max Muncy Out With Injury

Dodgers Video of the Day:

Dodgers Tweets of the Day:

Teoscar Hernandez just gave the Dodgers a huge insurance run with a solo home run to center field.

He hit it 106.8 mph off the bat and it went 400 feet.

The Dodgers have a 3-1 lead over the Padres.pic.twitter.com/FbnypIRVjI

— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 16, 2025

The Dodgers are back in the lead of the NL West with a 3-2 win over the Padres Friday.

Clayton Kershaw threw six dazzling innings to set the tempo for LA. The bottom of the Dodgers order stepped up to give the Dodgers some runs.

The Dodgers bullpen got the final nine outs.

— Valentina Martinez (@ValentinaMrtnz_) August 16, 2025

Clayton Kershaw held the Padres to 1 run in six innings of work. He did it with a fastball that averaged 89.7 mph.

This man has given every single ounce of everything he’s ever had to the Dodgers for 18 years.

Competitive greatness. pic.twitter.com/zpOtBwvEjZ

— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) August 16, 2025

Clayton Kershaw in August in his 18th MLB season:

8/1 vs. Rays: 6 IP, 0 ER
8/8 vs. Blue Jays: 6 IP, 1 ER
8/15 vs. Padres: 6 IP, 1 ER

His season ERA is 3.01.

In a rotation full of $100 million (and $300 million and $700 million) aces, Kershaw has been as consistent as it gets. pic.twitter.com/G8iJLOxYhg

— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 16, 2025

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