The Padres need to make a statement in this series against the Dodgers.

The Giants have got off to a surprising flyer, but this series should see them brought back to earth with a bump as the Padres bats find their swing, rhythm and groove.

It's the early season clash between the two teams vying for National League honours. Despite Joe Musgrove making history, the Padres are likely to struggle against a strong Dodgers team coming in to Petco Park on a roll.

Welcome to the MLB 2021 season! In the AL West, there's very little separating the A's from the Astros, in the Central division it's Chicago over the Twins, while in the East, the ever-present New York Yankees look hard to beat.

Welcome to the MLB 2021 season! In the NL West, the LA Dodgers are looking to repeat, but with the Padres right behind them. In the East, according to the odds, we cant separate the Braves and the Mets. The Cardinals are favourites in the Central division.

Welcome to the 2021 MLB season. Let the Cloudbet Blog be your guide through the mammoth 162-game slugathon, as we focus our commentary on the Padres - the franchise with great ambition and a set-up this year that makes them viable contenders for glory.