The headliner of the week in the National League West was the Dodgers sweeping the Padres at Dodger Stadium in the first of two straight weekend meetings between the division’s top two teams. But also of note were the Rockies having the best record in the division for the last seven days,

The Dodgers began this weekend in second place, a position they had not been in this late in the season in four years. After a statement sweep, they ended it sitting alone atop the NL West once more.

AJ Preller did all he could do put the San Diego Padres in position to win the NL West at this year's trade deadline, but manager Mike Shildt is undoing all of his hard work with questionable lineup decisions that don't make the most of Ryan O'Hearn.

Padres Swept by Dodgers After Gaining Control of NL West

Brian Kenny discusses Dodgers' re-taking the lead in the NL West after sweeping the Padres, their potential postseason rotation and more

The San Diego Padres were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, but have a chance to redeem themselves beginning Friday as the NL West rivals face off at Petco Park. More news: Padres Pitcher Doesn't Like Facing the Dodgers for One Major Reason Last Saturday,

Francisco Lindor was named National League Player of the Week after posting a 1.647 OPS and hitting three home runs over the past six games. The Mets have placed Paul Blackburn on release waivers. The Mets saw their historic run of 39 consecutive stolen bases end on a pickoff in Sunday’s win against the Mariners.