Padres' Trade Talk
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Padres trade possibilities, including the merit behind their pursuit of Sonny Gray.
Nov 09, 2018•20 min•Ep. 39
Hot Lava Podcast
The Union-Tribune’s Padres writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Ryan Finley discuss all things Padres — the significance of the upcoming series, who’s hot and who’s not plus the comings and goings of all the hot lava talent in the minors.
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Episodes
Season Review: Pitching
Season Review: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres pitching — what was bad, what was good and what the team might do about it this offseason.
Oct 03, 2018•24 min•Ep. 38
Season Review: Offense
Season Review: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres offense — what was bad, what was good and what the team might do about it this offseason.
Oct 03, 2018•41 min•Ep. 37
Vs. Arizona
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Freddy Galvis, starting pitching and other Padres issues. Mainly, the regular season’s final Hot Lava Padcast is a preview of the postseason Hot Lava Padcast.
Sep 28, 2018•19 min•Ep. 36
Last Week Of The Season
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres rookie starting pitchers, how far the team is from competing with the Dodgers and the final week of the season. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://ww...
Sep 24, 2018•16 min•Ep. 35
At Los Angeles
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ “important” series against the Dodgers and whether the Padres can/should keep their power-hitting corner outfielders.
Sep 21, 2018•17 min•Ep. 34
Padres v. Giants
Bruce Bochy returning to town with the Giants provides Kevin Acee and Jay Posner the opportunity to discuss the importance of a manager. Plus a discussion on the merits of keeping both Francisco Mejia and Austin Hedges. Help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our o...
Sep 17, 2018•20 min•Ep. 33
Padres vs. Rangers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres bullpen, the (un)importance of September and just how bad the Rangers and Padres are.
Sep 14, 2018•23 min•Ep. 32
Padres v. Mariners
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Bryan Mitchell and Joey Lucchesi, what’s real about Hunter Renfroe and other hitters and what there is to look for in the season’s final couple weeks.
Sep 11, 2018•18 min•Ep. 31
Padres v. Reds
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss corner outfield conundrum, Wil Myers, Bryan Mitchell and the Reds series. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/...
Sep 06, 2018•23 min•Ep. 30
Padres vs. Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Luis Urias’ impact (the difference between talent and Hot Lava Talent) plus the rationale behind not letting Jacob Nix try for a complete game. And the Rockies series.
Aug 30, 2018•23 min•Ep. 29
Padres v. Mariners/Luis Urias Day
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss — what else? It’s Luis Urias Day! What to expect. What not to expect. What it will mean. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcast...
Aug 28, 2018•17 min•Ep. 28
Padres v. Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what the relatively poor attendance for this past weekend’s Trevor Hoffman celebration means and what the Padres can do about it going forward — and also a little on the upcoming Rockies series. Help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin…staff.html And check out our other ...
Aug 21, 2018•26 min•Ep. 27
Padres v. Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks and why Andy Green was so angry Wednesday. Plus Jacob Nix talks about why his first start went so well. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at th...
Aug 16, 2018•18 min•Ep. 26
Padres v. Angels
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner go off on some tangents about the Angels, Padres and bat flips. Plus something cool Austin Hedges taught Joey Lucchesi in Sunday's game. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Networ...
Aug 13, 2018•17 min•Ep. 25
Vs. Philadelphia
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres outfield situation and Wil Myers being at third base.
Aug 10, 2018•22 min•Ep. 24
Padres v. Brewers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the eventful weekend in Chicago, what it means and what to look forward to with Brett Kennedy and others being called up. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://ww...
Aug 07, 2018•14 min•Ep. 23
At Chicago
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the merits of the trades that didn’t happen, what matters and doesn’t matter about the Padres’ awful record. And a future poll for Padres fans.
Aug 01, 2018•22 min•Ep. 22
Padres v. Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Trevor Hoffman’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction and what makes sense and doesn’t make sense about possible Padres trades. Never miss an episode of San Diego News Fix and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts
Jul 27, 2018•18 min•Ep. 21
Padres v. Mets
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the merit of watching two last-place teams and the wisdom of putting Bryan Mitchell back in the starting rotation. Never miss an episode of Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're covering the stories you want to know about. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=K...
Jul 23, 2018•16 min•Ep. 20
Brad Hand, Adam Cimber Traded To Cleveland
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres trade with Cleveland that netted another of the game’s top prospects — and what the acquisition of Francisco Mejia says to Austin Hedges.
Jul 20, 2018•17 min•Ep. 19
Padres v. Cubs
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss how good the Cubs are and what Eric Hosmer has to do to ultimately prove worthy of his contract. Plus something about a 23-day road trip. Never miss an episode and subscribe here: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:424375776/sounds.rss Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're talking about what you wa...
Jul 13, 2018•15 min•Ep. 18
Padres v. Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ upcoming homestand, the importance of Tyson Ross’ starts and the short leash for some players. Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/
Jul 09, 2018•18 min•Ep. 17
At Arizona
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss why Manuel Margot is allowed to make mistakes running the bases and who is the Padres¹ obvious All-Star selection.
Jul 05, 2018•19 min•Ep. 16
Padres at Oakland
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Luis Perdomo, Hunter Renfroe and whether it’s better to be the A’s or Padres.
Jul 03, 2018•14 min•Ep. 15
Padres v Rangers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Brad Hand’s trade value and what to look for in the second half. Plus a little on the upcoming battle of last-place teams that strike out a lot. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-...
Jun 25, 2018•24 min•Ep. 14
Padres v Giants
Kevin Acee discusses the significance of Wil Myers’ return, the Padres’ four-game losing streak and the upcoming four games with the Giants. Plus a little Manny Machado due diligence. And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're talking about what you want to listen to.
Jun 22, 2018•17 min•Ep. 13
Padres v. Athletics
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the wisdom of trading Brad Hand and Tyson Ross, plus Eric Hosmer‘s impact and bad umpires.
Jun 19, 2018•23 min•Ep. 12
Padres v. Braves
Union-Tribune Sports Editor Jay Posner and Padres beat writer Kevin Acee talk about the Padres’ recent hot streak, what it might mean for the future, and Kevin interviews pitcher Matt Strahm.
Jun 14, 2018•21 min•Ep. 11
Padres v. Cardinals
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming series against the Cardinals, how the Padres bullpen is used and Eric Hosmer’s approach at the plate.
Jun 11, 2018•20 min•Ep. 10
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