Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the 2026 baseball season with a strong track record, having won two World Series titles in a row. The San Diego Padres' new manager, Craig Stammen, has declared that his team is ready to compete fiercely with the Dodgers in the upcoming season. The rivalry between the two teams, especially after intense games in previous years, is expected to remain strong.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their division 12 out of the last 13 years.
- The Dodgers are the reigning World Series champions, winning the titles back-to-back.
- The San Diego Padres briefly led the NL West in August 2025 but the Dodgers retained their title.
- Padres' new manager, Craig Stammen, expressed their readiness to compete against the Dodgers.
- The rivalry between the Dodgers and Padres is one of the most exciting in baseball.
- The Padres were eliminated by the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round last year.
- The Dodgers and Padres faced off in a thrilling 2024 NL Division Series.
