Dodgers-Padres free livestream online: How to watch MLB game, TV, schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the San Diego Padres tonight at 8:40 p.m. CT on SportsNet LA. Fans can livestream this MLB game online for free by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Fans can also watch the other two games of this series by using the same streaming methods.

The Dodgers have constructed one of the best rosters in baseball, thanks to their two offseason signings this year. Reigning American League MVP Shohei Ohtani signed a massive contract with the team, as he is wanting to reach the playoffs for the first time in his career. The Dodgers also signed a touted pitching prospect from Japan, Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Currently, Ohtani is leading the American League in batting average and hits. He has also hit 11 home runs this season, which is second-most out of all MLB players. Alongside Ohtani, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has a .346 batting average and leads the team in on base percentage. Collectively, the Dodgers are leading numerous offensive categories: Runs scored, batting average, and RBI. This offensive prowess has helped the Dodgers obtain a 26-13 record and win seven games in a row.

The Padres enter tonight’s MLB game with a 20-20 record, putting them 6.5 games behind the Dodgers for first place in the National League West. Similar to the Dodgers, the Padres have had a lot of success offensively. As a team, the Padres are second-best in batting average out of all MLB teams. They have also scored the third-most runs in MLB, making them an offensive powerhouse. However, their pitching has been holding them back. Their team ERA is 4.11, which is 20th out of 30 MLB teams. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have the third-best ERA in MLB, making them a strong team on offense and defense.

Fans can watch tonight’s game and the following two matchups this weekend for free by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV.