Dodgers, Padres get together for first time since NLDS

One of the more anticipated early-season series of 2023 will commence Friday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Diego Padres.

It's the first meeting between the Southern California rivals since the wild-card Padres defeated the powerful National League West champions in the playoffslast fall.

The Dodgers will be seeking a measure of revenge -- although nothing will totally make up for the embarrassment of