Spring Training 2020: week 1
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Manny Machado, Eric Hosmer, Wil Myers and more about the Padres.
Feb 20, 2020•18 min•Ep. 99
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
Spring Training 2020 preview
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the biggest storylines of Padres spring training.
Feb 12, 2020•22 min•Ep. 98
Offseason moves
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres acquiring Tommy Pham in a trade for Hunter Renfroe and how the offseason moves have changed the team.
Dec 06, 2019•15 min•Ep. 97
Padres hire Jayce Tingler
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ hiring of Jayce Tingler as their new manager.
Oct 25, 2019•26 min•Ep. 96
Padres season review
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner go position by position in discussing where the Padres are at and where they might go.
Sep 28, 2019•37 min•Ep. 95
Firing of Andy Green
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner do an autopsy on the end of the Andy Green era, talk about potential replacements and discuss the situation that awaits the new Padres manager.
Sep 23, 2019•30 min•Ep. 94
Vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the top of the Padres’ rotation for 2020, the listless offense and how it all affects Andy Green’s job status.
Sep 21, 2019•27 min•Ep. 93
At Milwaukee Brewers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Garrett Richards’ Padres debut, the decision to keep Chris Paddack going and why these games matter to the team’s young relievers.
Sep 16, 2019•26 min•Ep. 92
At Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the importance of the weekend series against the Rockies for Joey Lucchesi, Eric Lauer and Cal Quantrill, and the situation with Chris Paddack.
Sep 13, 2019•17 min•Ep. 91
Vs. Chicago Cubs
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the importance (or lack thereof) of strong finishes by various Padres and some good pitching match-ups in series against the Cubs.
Sep 09, 2019•22 min•Ep. 90
Vs. Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss pitchers Ronald Bolaños, Chris Paddack, Dinelson Lamet and the questionable state of the roster. And of course the status of Andy Green.
Sep 06, 2019•26 min•Ep. 89
At Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Luis Urias at shortstop, Ronald Bolaños’ debut and the issue of trust with a manager.
Sep 03, 2019•25 min•Ep. 88
At San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the confusion over whether the Padres are trying to win or trying to see what they have. Plus, the upcoming series against the Giants.
Aug 29, 2019•24 min•Ep. 87
Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss bullpen decisions and lost clubhouses, plus the upcoming Dodgers series.
Aug 26, 2019•25 min•Ep. 86
Vs. Boston Red Sox
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the weekend series between the Red Sox and Padres, how Manny Machado will be greeted by fans and the Padres’ problems getting on base.
Aug 24, 2019•19 min•Ep. 85
At Cincinnati Reds
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the significance of Austin Hedges’ big day, Fernando Tatís Jr. being shut down and the potential for a lot of strikeouts in the series against the Reds.
Aug 19, 2019•23 min•Ep. 84
At Philadelphia Phillies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what the Padres moves involving Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ian Kinsler mean, Manny Machado’s slump and the upcoming series against the Phillies.
Aug 16, 2019•26 min•Ep. 83
Vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the future of the Padres bullpen (does it include Ian Kinsler?) and where Eric Lauer and Joey Lucchesi fit in the rotation.
Aug 13, 2019•23 min•Ep. 82
Vs. Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Rookie of the Year race, Dinelson Lamet’s latest start and what to look forward to in the upcoming series against the Rockies.
Aug 08, 2019•20 min•Ep. 81
At Seattle Mariners
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the positions the Padres need to worry about and how far away they might be from contention.
Aug 06, 2019•24 min•Ep. 80
Trade Deadline
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres trade of Franmil Reyes and Logan Allen to Cleveland and the acquisitions outfield prospect Taylor Trammell and reliever Carl Edwards Jr.
Aug 01, 2019•23 min•Ep. 79
Vs. Baltimore Orioles
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ deteriorating season, the trade deadline and (a little bit) the upcoming series against the Orioles.
Jul 29, 2019•23 min•Ep. 78
Vs. San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the trade deadline, the upcoming series against the Giants and whether the Padres’ season has passed its tipping point.
Jul 26, 2019•22 min•Ep. 77
At New York Mets
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Chris Paddack vs. Pete Alonso, Fernando Tatis vs. Pete Alonso, Padres vs. Mets and trade possibilities. 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. survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.as…Eq&ver=standard
Jul 23, 2019•24 min•Ep. 76
At Chicago Cubs
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss potential Padres trades and the situation with Wil Myers. Plus a little about the Cubs series.
Jul 19, 2019•14 min•Ep. 75
At Miami Marlins
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Andy Green‘s managerial decisions and the unusual importance of this nine-game road trip that begins with three games against the Marlins.
Jul 16, 2019•31 min•Ep. 74
All-Star break
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres at the midway point, the possibility of changes and the upcoming series against the Braves.
Jul 10, 2019•18 min•Ep. 73
At Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Dinelson Lamet’s return and the factors that determine whether the Padres are legitimate contenders in 2019.
Jul 05, 2019•24 min•Ep. 72
Vs. San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the crowds at Petco Park, the Padres’ upcoming series against the Giants and, of course, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s All-Star “snub.” 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=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard
Jul 01, 2019•25 min•Ep. 71
Vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss expectations for the Padres at the season’s midpoint, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s rare skills and the upcoming series against the Cardinals.
Jun 28, 2019•17 min•Ep. 70
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