Spring Training: Matt Beaty joins the Padres
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss pitching and outfield depth as the Padres are less than a week away from opening day.
Apr 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 133
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: Luke is a Padre
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the hole in left field, Luke Voit’s place in the lineup, pitching depth and what move(s) the Padres might make before opening day.
Mar 24, 2022•29 min•Ep. 132
Spring training: Tatis is injured
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, lineup holes and various position battles for the Padres.
Mar 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 131
The end of the baseball lockout
U-T Padres writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Jay Posner discuss the end of the baseball lockout and how the Padres should approach the start of free agency and spring training.
Mar 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 130
Hiring Bob Melvin
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres hiring Bob Melvin as manager and what it means for the team’s players.
Oct 29, 2021•29 min•Ep. 129
Looking for a new manager
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss where things went wrong for Jayce Tingler and what the Padres are looking for in a new manager, as well some work A.J. Preller has to do.
Oct 07, 2021•27 min•Ep. 128
at San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Jayce Tingler’s status, what went wrong this season (again) and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s MVP candidacy.
Oct 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 127
at Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the final week of the season and how the Padres got here (again).
Sep 28, 2021•26 min•Ep. 126
vs Atlanta Braves
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what went wrong in August and how the season fell apart, plus a little bit about the upcoming series against the Braves.
Sep 24, 2021•32 min•Ep. 125
vs San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner unravel the Padres’ unraveling, including a discussion about Jayce Tingler’s future and who all is to blame.
Sep 21, 2021•32 min•Ep. 124
at St. Louis Cardinals
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the crucial series against the Cardinals that begins today and the Padres’ path to the playoffs.
Sep 17, 2021•30 min•Ep. 123
at San Francisco Giants
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the state of the Padres with less than three weeks remaining in the season.
Sep 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 122
at Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ upcoming series against the Dodgers, the 10-day road trip and the remaining schedule.
Sep 09, 2021•26 min•Ep. 121
vs Los Angeles Angels
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ remaining schedule and path to the playoffs, including the two-game series against the Angels.
Sep 07, 2021•25 min•Ep. 120
vs Houston Astros
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the wild card chase, the decision to start Jake Arrieta against the Astros and the importance of the team’s two biggest stars stepping up in September.
Sep 03, 2021•31 min•Ep. 119
at Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner find new ways to talk about the struggling Padres’ offense and the team’s playoff chances.
Aug 30, 2021•25 min•Ep. 118
at Los Angeles Angels
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the Padres’ struggles, who is to blame and even bring up a past San Diego legend.
Aug 27, 2021•32 min•Ep. 117
vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the firing of Larry Rothschild and the Padres’ offensive struggles.
Aug 24, 2021•25 min•Ep. 116
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres underachieving on offense, the pitching situation, the playoff picture and the upcoming series against the Phillies.
Aug 20, 2021•27 min•Ep. 115
at Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the signing of Jake Arrieta, the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. and the overall state of the pitching staff.
Aug 16, 2021•30 min•Ep. 114
at Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the reality of the Padres’ playoff position and the upcoming return of Fernando Tatis Jr.
Aug 12, 2021•27 min•Ep. 113
vs Miami Marlins
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ recent improved play on both sides of the ball and dive into Fernando Tatis Jr.’s move to the outfield.
Aug 10, 2021•30 min•Ep. 112
vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss an important 13-game stretch against losing teams, the Padres’ inconsistency and the playoff picture.
Aug 06, 2021•27 min•Ep. 111
Trade Deadline
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the trade deadline.
Jul 31, 2021•18 min•Ep. 110
vs Oakland Athletics
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss trade options, what may or may not help the Padres and a little bit of actual baseball.
Jul 27, 2021•29 min•Ep. 109
at Miami Marlins
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ soggy road trip, the upcoming trade deadline and a little about the Marlins.
Jul 22, 2021•22 min•Ep. 108
at Atlanta Braves
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the eventful weekend in Washington, the Padres’ offensive tear and ongoing concerns about starting pitching.
Jul 19, 2021•34 min•Ep. 107
at Washington Nationals
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the start of the second half, the need to acquire a starting pitcher and whether the Padres are meeting expectations.
Jul 16, 2021•29 min•Ep. 106
vs Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Daniel "Slamarena" and one of the most improbable Padres wins ever, the trouble with the starting rotation and an “important” series against the Rockies.
Jul 09, 2021•29 min•Ep. 105
vs Washington Nationals
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres offense, whether Manny Machado is an All-Star, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s incredible abilities and the series against the Nationals.
Jul 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 104
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