Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 18, 2026)

The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-18) head to Petco Park to face the San Diego Padres (28-18) in a compelling NL West rivalry matchup. The Dodgers enter riding a five-game winning streak, holding the division’s top spot with a .617 winning percentage. Los Angeles has been powered offensively by Andy Pages, who leads the club with 41 RBI and 52 hits, while Max Muncy paces the team with 12 home runs and 35 runs scored. San Diego counters with a three-game winning streak of its own, posting a .609 winning percentage. The Padres have received dominant pitching from Mason Miller, who carries a 0.9 ERA and 14 saves, while Michael King leads the staff with 50 strikeouts. Both clubs enter this series among the hottest teams in the division, setting the stage for a pivotal series at Petco Park.

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres Game Information

Game Date: May 18, 2026
Game Time: 09:40 PM ET
TV Channel: MLB Network
Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 28-18
Home Record: 13-10
Away Record: 15-8
Division Record: 6-7
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .609

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 29-18
Home Record: 15-10
Away Record: 14-8
Division Record: 3-3
Streak: 5 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .617

Stat Leaders

San Diego Padres (28-18, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Miguel Andujar, 0.291
RBI Leader: Xander Bogaerts, 23 RBI
Home Run Leader: Gavin Sheets, 9 HR
Runs Leader: Manny Machado, 24 Runs
Hits Leader: Xander Bogaerts, 42 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 11 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Miller, 0.86 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 50 K
Wins Leader: Randy Vásquez, 5 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 14 SV

Los Angeles Dodgers (29-18, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Ryan Ward, 0.333
RBI Leader: Andy Pages, 41 RBI
Home Run Leader: Max Muncy, 12 HR
Runs Leader: Max Muncy, 35 Runs
Hits Leader: Andy Pages, 52 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 6 SB
ERA Leader: Kyle Hurt, 0.75 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 50 K
Wins Leader: Justin Wrobleski, 6 W
Saves Leader: Edwin Díaz, 4 SV

San Diego Padres Injury Report

Luis Campusano – Toe (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed C Luis Campusano on the 10-day injured list with a left toe fracture.
Germán Márquez – Forearm (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Germán Márquez on the 15-day injured list.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list.
Jake Cronenworth – Concussion (D7) – The San Diego Padres placed INF Jake Cronenworth on the 7-day injured list due to concussion symptoms.
Matt Waldron – Arm (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list with a right brachialis muscle injury.
Bryan Hoeing – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Bryan Hoeing from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow surgery.
Nick Pivetta – Elbow (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Jhony Brito – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jhony Brito on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.

Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report

Ben Casparius – Shoulder (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Ben Casparius on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Jack Dreyer – Shoulder (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Jack Dreyer on the 15-day injured list.
Blake Snell – Elbow (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow, Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Edwin Díaz – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list with right elbow loose bodies.
Tommy Edman – Ankle (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred INF Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right ankle surgery.
Evan Phillips – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Evan Phillips on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Brock Stewart – Foot (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Brock Stewart on the 15-day injured list with a left foot bone spur.
Brusdar Graterol – Shoulder (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Brusdar Graterol on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from right shoulder surgery.
Bobby Miller – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Bobby Miller on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder soreness.
Landon Knack – Undisclosed (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers trannsferred RHP Landon Knack on the 60-day injured list due to an intercostal strain.
Tyler Glasnow – Back (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list with low back spasms.
Enrique Hernández – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed INF Enrique Hernández on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from surgery on his left elbow.
Gavin Stone – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Gavin Stone from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Jake Cousins – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Jake Cousins from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to recovery from Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction) on his right elbow.

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 18, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
May 19, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
May 20, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
May 22, 2026 vs Athletics
May 23, 2026 vs Athletics
May 24, 2026 vs Athletics
May 25, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
May 26, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
May 27, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
May 29, 2026 at Washington Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 18, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 19, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 20, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 22, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
May 23, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
May 24, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
May 25, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
May 26, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
May 27, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
May 29, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies

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