One possible concern popped up in the seventh inning of the Padres loss when Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo dived for a Gavin Sheets ground ball and rolled overtop an awkwardly bent left wrist. He was examined by a trainer and remained in the game, but took a tentative swing in his next turn to the plate.

Arizona has started 9-4 in June. The team is winning close and late. (Josh Naylor hit a walk-off grand slam against Seattle and added another game-winning RBI against San Diego.) They’re winning games when they score. (The Diamondbacks have two 10-run games in June. Both victories.)

The San Diego Padres (38-31) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-34) wrap up a 3-game series at Chase Field in Phoenix Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Arizona Diamondbacks held the San Diego Padres to six hits in a 5-1 win on June 13, and overcame an error to play strong defense in the win.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will hunt for a home series sweep over National League West rival San Diego on Sunday afternoon behind Merrill Kelly, their most efficient pitcher this season.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo's son, Nick Lovullo, manages the Cubs Class A affiliate in South Bend. The Diamondbacks signed Anthony DeSclafani and optioned Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A Reno. The Diamondbacks spent four innings trying to figure out Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta,

Monday saw encouraging results from San Diego’s high-profile players. In baseball’s most competitive division, they will need even more.

Shohei Ohtani makes his grand return to the pitching mound on Monday night, as the Los Angeles Dodgers open a four game-series with the San Diego Padres.