MLB Called on to Suspend Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts After Actions vs. Padres originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tempers flared and benches cleared during a contest between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres on Thursday night, with some around the sport calling for severe punishments in the aftermath of a ninth-inning dustup.

Xander Bogaerts ties a career high with four hits; Padres finish stretch of 14 games against NL West with 5-9 record

Xander Bogaerts homered among his four hits and scored three runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to avoid a four-game sweep

Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB game to be played on June 19, 2025 on ESPN.

The Kansas City Royals (37-38) visit the San Diego Padres (40-34) on Friday, opening a 3-game interleague series. First pitch from Petco Park is at 9:40 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Royals vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Get the latest Royals vs. Padres predictions ahead of tonight's matchup at Petco Park. Free MLB picks for Friday, June 20.

The Padres are looking to avoid the 4-game sweep after suffering a 4-3 walk-off loss Wednesday night. San Diego scored 2 runs in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game, but C Will Smith belted a pinch-hit walk-off solo homer to send the home crowd into hysterics.