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Former MLB star applauds Padres’ series victory over Cubs, but far tougher tests await

Following their postseason elimination of the Chicago Cubs, the San Diego Padres face tougher upcoming challenges, according to baseball analyst Harold Reynolds. Speaking on a program hosted by Dan Patrick, Reynolds argued that the Los Angeles Dodgers remain the superior National League threat despite a hundred-win regular season that critics called a disappointment, pointing to their roster depth and health as reasons they are heavily favored to capture the World Series.

The two rivals have developed a significant playoff history since 2020, with Los Angeles holding a seven-to-five postseason edge over San Diego across the last six years, including playoff victories in 2020 and 2024 before claiming consecutive World Series titles. Although San Diego recently advanced past Chicago with victories on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, new franchise owner Jose E.

Feliciano previously took verbal jabs at the Dodgers, and any potential postseason meeting between the two franchises this year would take place in the National League Championship Series.

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