The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-19) will try to catch the San Diego Padres (29-18) for the NL West lead. The Padres shut out the Dodgers 1-0 in the first game of the series on Monday. The scheduled starting pitchers are Emmet Sheehan for the Dodgers,

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres play the second of a 3-game series Tuesday in San Diego, California. First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET.

The San Diego Padres announced their decision on struggling Fernando Tatis Jr. ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shortstop Carson Tucker is hitting .352 at Double-A San Antonio. His 31 hits in 27 games are seven shy of his meager total over his first three years as a professional.

The Padres have been playing some good baseball, and Ken Rosenthal couldn't pass up the moment to talk about them.