The Dodgers held on to the No. 1 spot over the rival Padres by the slimmest of margins, and a pair of series between Top 5 clubs this week has the potential to shake things up.
From big-name free agents to journeymen to rookies, here is one player on each club who has quickly endeared himself to his new hometown with a strong start.
Upon being promoted to the big leagues, Zach Agnos' first call was to his mother, who helped him share the news with his grandfather, a former pro pitcher who recently moved into hospice care.
Brice Turang was honored as the NL's best defensive player last year while stealing 50 bases, but now he has added a new wrinkle to his game. He is starting to hit for power.
Paul Skenes against the defending World Series champions and an ALCS rematch between the Yankees and Guardians are among the matchups we are most excited to see this week.
