Special Holiday Trade Edition
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the significance of the Padres’ flurry of moves that brought them starting pitchers Blake Snell and Yu Darvish and infielder Ha-Seong Kim.
Dec 30, 2020•26 min•Ep. 28
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
Padres’ fantastic season ends
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about what happened to the Padres in the postseason and what’s ahead in the offseason.
Oct 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 27
NL Division Series vs. L.A. Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss pitching plans and what it will take for the Padres to win their National League Division Series against the Dodgers.
Oct 06, 2020•26 min•Ep. 26
vs. St. Louis Cardinals (MLB Wild Card Series)
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres-Cardinals series and the decision to go with Chris Paddack in Game 1.
Sep 30, 2020•22 min•Ep. 25
at San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Mike Clevinger’s status, the significance of the season-ending series in San Francisco and possible playoff scenarios.
Sep 25, 2020•22 min•Ep. 24
vs. Los Angeles Angels
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss setting up the pitching staff for the postseason and how the roster was built.
Sep 22, 2020•22 min•Ep. 23
At Seattle Mariners (Petco Park)
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the rotation heading into the playoffs, the importance of Manny Machado and the significance of the just-completed Dodgers series.
Sep 18, 2020•24 min•Ep. 22
vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming series against the Dodgers, how complete the Padres are and the need to appreciate Manny Machado.
Sep 14, 2020•21 min•Ep. 21
vs. San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the sweep against the Rockies, the upcoming series against the Giants and competition for postseason roster spots.
Sep 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 20
vs. Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the impact of losing Eric Hosmer and setting up the pitching staff for the postseason.
Sep 08, 2020•25 min•Ep. 19
at Oakland Athletics
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Mike Clevinger’s debut, what isn’t exactly right in the lineup and the upcoming series against the A’s.
Sep 04, 2020•21 min•Ep. 18
Padres active at trade deadline
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the moves the Padres made at the trade deadline.
Aug 31, 2020•21 min•Ep. 17
At Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the trade deadline, the disappointing Mariners series and how the Padres will navigate four games at Coors Field.
Aug 29, 2020•24 min•Ep. 16
vs. Seattle Mariners
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the pros and cons of making a trade and the upcoming schedule.
Aug 25, 2020•26 min•Ep. 15
vs. Houston Astros
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the four grand slams, Jayce Tingler’s relationships with players, and the Padres’ precarious bullpen situation.
Aug 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 14
At Texas Rangers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the injury to Tommy Pham, who might replace him and the prospects for the Padres snapping out of their losing skid.
Aug 17, 2020•25 min•Ep. 13
At Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the disappointing Dodgers series (or was it really?), what’s up with Chris Paddack and potential holes in the lineup. And playing the Diamondbacks again.
Aug 14, 2020•22 min•Ep. 12
At Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss enjoying Fernando Tatís Jr., the importance of the rest of the offense heating up and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.
Aug 10, 2020•27 min•Ep. 11
vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what the demotion of Joey Lucchesi means, how close (or not) the Padres are to the Dodgers and the team’s repetitive two weeks.
Aug 07, 2020•24 min•Ep. 10
Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the positions that are hurting the Padres, what would constitute success in the 10 days ahead and Jay’s awesome hat.
Aug 03, 2020•27 min•Ep. 9
At Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the good (Trent Grisham, Greg Garcia, starting pitching, etc.) and bad (bullpen, catcher offense) of the Padres season so far. And more.
Jul 31, 2020•27 min•Ep. 8
At San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about a lot of good things and a few worrisome things from the Padres opening series, which was played in the shadow of the spread of COVID-19 elsewhere in the majors.
Jul 28, 2020•26 min•Ep. 7
Opening day
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the significance of the new MLB playoff format and how it makes playing the Diamondbacks 10 times in the first 23 games even more important. Plus talk about the rotation, bullpen, offense and Jayce Tingler. Padres Daily is a comprehensive look at the latest Padres news. Get caught up every morning on what is happening in and around the team with notes, quotes, statistical trends and commentary. Sign up at sandiegouniontribune.com/padres-daily...
Jul 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 6
Episode 4 of the short season
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the depleted bullpen depth, the role for new reliever Tim Hill and the importance of Trent Grisham.
Jul 20, 2020•23 min•Ep. 6
Short season Ep 3
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the outfield, the urgency for Austin Hedges, roster construction in the COVID season and more.
Jul 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 3
Episode 2 of the short season
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the start of Padres summer camp, who looks good and the significant facets of the schedule.
Jul 07, 2020•21 min•Ep. 2
Padres off to Summer Camp
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the start of the MLB season, the Padres roster and the challenges ahead for everyone in baseball.
Jun 30, 2020•25 min•Ep. 1
Season on hold
What are they doing? What will happen? What are people saying? Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the effect of coronavirus and halt to spring training is having on the Padres
Mar 14, 2020•19 min•Ep. 5
Spring Training 2020: week 3
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss MacKenzie Gore’s scheduled spring debut, Garrett Richards’ first start, Tommy Pham’s progress and more.
Mar 04, 2020•23 min•Ep. 4
Spring Training 2020: week 2
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Padres pitchers enjoying a scoreless streak, plus the roster situation at second base and the outfield. And is there concern about Tommy Pham?
Feb 28, 2020•16 min•Ep. 3
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