vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s unique skillset and the Padres’ ever-evolving playoff chances, as they prepare to host the Diamondbacks for four games.
Aug 17, 2023•23 min•Ep. 223
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
vs Baltimore Orioles
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about what is wrong with the Padres and whether anything can salvage the season.
Aug 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 222
at Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' dire straits, their "heart" and their upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.
Aug 11, 2023•31 min•Ep. 221
at Seattle Mariners
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' poor showing against the Dodgers, the playoff race, the precarious state of the pitching staff, ticket prices and more.
Aug 08, 2023•34 min•Ep. 220
vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about what the Padres did at the trade deadline and the upcoming Dodgers series.
Aug 04, 2023•31 min•Ep. 219
vs Texas Rangers
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the trade deadline and the Rangers series.
Jul 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 218
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres, Ha-Seong Kim and why it might not make sense to sell at the trade deadline.
Jul 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 217
at Toronto Blue Jays
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ miserable weekend against the Phillies, the upcoming series against the Blue Jays and what is likely/advisable at the trade deadline.
Jul 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 216
at Philadelphia Phillies
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what happened in the first half and what has to happen in the second half for the Padres to make the postseason.
Jul 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 215
vs New York Mets
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ sweep of the Angels and the upcoming series against the Mets.
Jul 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 214
at Cincinnati Reds
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres, what might happen at the trade deadline and Ha-Seong Kim.
Jun 30, 2023•17 min•Ep. 213
at Pittsburgh Pirates
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the Padres' offense, the situation leading up to the All-Star break and trade deadline and underrated MLB cities.
Jun 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 212
vs Washington Nationals
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the must-sweep nature of the upcoming series against the Nationals and look back at the obstruction call and the strange four games in San Francisco.
Jun 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 211
vs Tampa Bay Rays
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Fernando Tatís Jr., Ha-Seong Kim and the upcoming series against the Rays.
Jun 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 210
vs Cleveland Guardians
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Rockies series, the upcoming games against the Guardians, what to do at DH and the Padres’ need to get hot.
Jun 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 209
at Colorado Rockies
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming Rockies series, the importance of the next month and Gary Sanchez's impact on the Padres.
Jun 09, 2023•31 min•Ep. 208
vs Seattle Mariners
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Manny Machado's return, Gary Sánchez's arrival and the upcoming series against the Mariners.
Jun 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 207
at Miami Marlins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres one-third of the way through the season and preview the series against the Marlins.
May 30, 2023•26 min•Ep. 206
at New York Yankees
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series against the Yankees, Rougned Odor's contributions, Juan Soto becoming Juan Soto again and more.
May 26, 2023•28 min•Ep. 205
at Washington Nationals
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ upcoming matchup with MacKenIe Gore, the importance of this road trip and just how bad the offense is.
May 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 204
vs. Boston Red Sox
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ inability to capitalize on opportunities, the state of the lineup, starting pitching and the upcoming Red Sox series.
May 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 203
vs Kansas City Royals
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' crisis point, what can be done to make them better and the upcoming Royals series.
May 15, 2023•29 min•Ep. 202
at Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Bob Melvin's frustration with the Padres offense, where the team stands and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.
May 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 201
at Minnesota Twins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss this past weekend's Dodgers series, the upcoming series against the Twins and what's wrong and not-so-wrong with the Padres.
May 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 200
vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming Dodgers series, Juan Soto becoming Juan Soto again and the best part about wearing brown.
May 05, 2023•28 min•Ep. 199
vs Cincinnati Reds
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ weekend in Mexico City, the return of Fernando Tatís Jr. to Petco Park and the state of the team after one month. Plus a little bit on the series against the Reds.
May 01, 2023•30 min•Ep. 198
at Chicago Cubs
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the returns of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Joe Musgrove, the DH situation and the upcoming series against the Cubs.
Apr 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 197
vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the return of Fernando Tatis Jr., how it might affect the lineup, what to expect … and a little bit about the Diamondbacks series.
Apr 20, 2023•26 min•Ep. 196
vs Atlanta Braves
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Fernando Tatis Jr., Joe Musgrove, the struggling offense (Juan Soto), the PitchCom issue on Sunday and the upcoming series against the Braves.
Apr 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 195
vs Milwaukee Brewers
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the catcher situation, the Blake Snell situation and the upcoming series against the Brewers.
Apr 13, 2023•26 min•Ep. 194
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