Only two games separate first place from third in the National League West, and the division could turn into an arms race at the trade deadline.

Just Baseball’s Zach Lutz listed the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen and Houston Astros’ Framber Valdez as top pitchers that could be on the move at the trade deadline, and though the former would be unlikely to be sent to a division rival, Lutz wrote the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers could get into a bidding war for Valdez.

The San Diego Padres lead the NL West with a 17-8 record ... "I still think it’s probably more of a two-team race. I’m not gonna dismiss the Diamondbacks. I don’t see the Giants hanging ...

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't embracing the hype surrounding the National League Division Series rematch with the San Diego Padres.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts downplays the upcoming Padres series amid recent struggles, inconsistent pitching, and a tightening NL West race.

The National League West is, without a doubt, the best division in MLB. The Colorado Rockies' existence drags it down a tad, but the four other teams in the div