The San Diego Padres are three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West lead. When the Padres made their blockbuster moves before the MLB trade deadline, it was to have a squad that could dethrone the reigning World Series champions. Last postseason, the Padres fell to the Dodgers in five games in the NL Division Series, with the deciding game being in Los Angeles. As a result, San Diego will push for the division to ensure any deciding contest is held at Petco Park.