National League West News

The San Francisco Giants are off to a winning start. They currently sit at a respectable 26-21 , tied for first in the NL West with the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks .

We talked privately to several Dodger front office officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the situation, and they couldn't figure out the motive behind Mattingly's pre-game outburst, either, knowing only that he violated everything we've been taught about job security.

Carlos Gonzalez drove in two runs on a homer and a triple to lead the way as the Colorado Rockies capped a successful homestand with a 4-1 decision over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field.

If the San Francisco Giants want to sweep the Washington Nationals Wednesday afternoon they will have to do it without slugger Pablo Sandoval .

The Rockies have a chance to win a series from the Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon and gain some ground in the NL West, but they'll have to do it with an unconventional lineup.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly criticized his team and benched All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier, then watched Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Wednesday.

The Dodgers are a team desperate for one thing right now. No, it's not accountability, although I've already discussed how they need that.

Wilin Rosario of the Colorado Rockies celebrates his walk-off single with teammates during the Rockies' 5-4 win at Coors Field.

As I write this, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves sitting alone atop the National League West.

Patrick Corbin recorded yet another quality start and this time went the distance for the first time in his brief career as the Arizona Diamondbacks shut down the Colorado Rockies, 5-1, in an NL West battle at Coors Field.

Don Mattinglya?'s Dodgers were 5-17 this month entering Tuesday. At 18-25 overall, theya??re in last place in the National League West.

Louis Cardinals - We all thought Shelby Miller could be pretty good, but who knew he would be this good in his rookie season? 3. Cincinnati Reds - Jay Bruce is heating up, which gives Joey Votto some more protection in the middle of the lineup.

May 19, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus and Leonys Martin after Murphy hit a three run home run against the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers will open up a three-game National League series Monday night at Miller Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.

Dexter Fowler scores for the Rockies in the fifth inning Sunday against the Giants at Coors Field.

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says beleaguered manager Don Mattingly is "doing fine" and has kept the team steady despite its last-place showing in the NL West.

Officials at two hospitals say they're treating nearly 60 patients, including more than a dozen children, after a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.

Officials at two hospitals say they're treating nearly 60 patients, including more than a dozen children, after a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.

It may be heresy in these parts to suggest that the Nats still have some growing up to do despite their major league-leading 98 victories last season.

The Colorado Rockies take aim at the National League West Division lead on Monday when they meet up with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field.