Sept. 20: Padres 2, Dodgers 0

Padres 2, Dodgers 0: Pinched

Robbie Erlin shut down a Dodgers lineup of reserves on Friday night, sending the Dodgers to a defeat in the series opener in San Diego.

Kershaw, Greinke & the playoff rotation

The Dodgers haven't yet revealed their choice for their No. 3 playoff starter, and haven't ruled out the possibility, however remote, that Clayton Kershaw might pitch on short rest if needed in the NLDS.

Dodgers vs. Padres Game XVII chat

Dodgers plan to rest regulars

Hanley Ramirez, Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Carl Crawford, and others will receive plenty of rest in the Dodgers' final nine games as they all try to stay healthy for the postseason.

Dodgers-Padres Q&A with Gaslamp Ball

A view from the other side before the Dodgers take on the Padres in San Diego.

Drew Butera starts at first base

Dodgers give all the starters a rest so of course Butera is starting at first base. No one saw that coming.

Dodgers-Padres pitching matchups

The Dodgers are 9-7 against the Padres this season, including 4-3 at Petco Park.

Dodgers vs. Padres: You pick the lineup

Be sure to guess your lineup for the Dodgers in their first day after clinching the National League West.