After playing 17 games in 17 days, the Dodgers finally had the day off on Monday before playing a short 2-game series against the San Diego Padres.

The Dodgers set their sights on defending champion Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series that goes through this weekend. The last time the Phillies were in town, they clinched the NL Pennant. 

The Dodgers begin a 9-game homestand with 3-game series against division rivals, the Arizona Diamondbacks. During their most recent road trip, the Dodgers went 5-2 on trips to Colorado and Chicago. 

The Dodgers begin a 4-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field today, May 28, 2009.  They arrive in the windy city after sweeping the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.  Flaunting a league best 33-15 record, the Dodgers are 1-2 against the NL central, having lost their series with the Houston Astros. 

The Dodgers begin a 7-game road trip on Memoridal day against the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers are playing strong against NL West opponents this season with a cumulative 20-8 record. Against the Rockies, the Dodgers have a 99-70 record since the 2000 season.