The Padres got 3 consecutive hits to start the game- and didn’t score- before Dylan Cease walked the bases loaded in the bottom of the 1st, and the Dodgers made him pay. scoring 3 runs (and 2 more in the bottom of the 2nd) in a 6-0 win that puts them back into sole possession of 1st place in the National League West. Cease, who had put together back-to-back outstanding starts coming into tonight, walked 6 hitters in 3 1/3, and gave up just 2 hits. Jackson Merrill didn’t help him any, dropping an...
Aug 17, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1207
The LA Dodgers took advantage of an injury to Padres’ Ace Michael King, snapping the Padres’ 5-game win streak with a 3-2 victory that moves them back into a 1st-place tie with the Pads atop the NL West. ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——- The Pads play game 2 of this HUGE 3-game series against the Dodgers tomorrow in LA, with 1st pitch set for 6:10pm PT. We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber- 'LIVE' and FREE on...
Aug 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1206
Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under fire, while playoff predictions spark heated debate. Sully argues the current MLB economic structure...
Aug 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1204
Can San Diego maintain their division lead as they face their SoCal nemesis? The upcoming series promises high stakes and intense competition. Michael King's injury deals a blow to the Padres' pitching staff, but the team's resilience shines through. Jake Garegnani of CBS 8 Sports San Diego joins the show to weigh in on the impact and the squad's ability to overcome setbacks. Pitching matchups take center stage, with Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell, Yu Darvish, and Dylan Cease — among a slew of man...
Aug 15, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1205
Padres overwhelm Giants 11-1, claim first place ahead of crucial Dodgers series. Can San Diego's defensive prowess and offensive firepower propel them to NL West dominance? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Nick Pivetta's strong pitching and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s splendid day at the plate, among several others. The discussion covers the team's defensive metrics, with Tatis and Xander Bogaerts shining, while addressing concerns about Manny Machado...
Aug 14, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1203
The Padres scored 7 runs in the 2nd inning behind Nick Pivetta, who won his 12th game of the season in an 11-1 laugher to finish off the 3-game sweep and put the Padres alone at the top of the NL West heading into the weekend series against the LA Dodgers. ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——- The Pads open up a HUGE 3-game series against the LA Dodgers tomorrow in Los Angeles, with 1st pitch set for 7:10pm PT. Padres’ Ace Michael King (4-2, 2.81 ERA) will make his 2nd st...
Aug 13, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1202
Padres slay the Giants, tie Dodgers for NL West lead. Is a division title within reach? Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's impressive 5-1 victory over San Francisco, highlighting Jose Iglesias' clutch two-run homer and Nestor Cortes' solid outing. The discussion covers Xander Bogaerts' hot streak, if Ryan O'Hearn's slow start is cause for concern, and how AJ Preller's roster moves are reshaping the NL West landscape. Key topics include the Padres' improved performance against winning teams, Fe...
Aug 13, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1201
Jose Iglesias’ hit his 1st home run as a Padre- a 2-run shot in the 2nd inning that gave the Padres the lead for good, and Nestor Cortes and the bullpen never looked back in a 5-1 win over the Giants in San Francisco. ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——- The Pads play the 3rd and final game of this 3-game series against the Giants tomorrow in San Francisco, with 1st pitch set for 12:45pm PT. We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "G...
Aug 13, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1200
Padres stun Giants as Yu Darvish delivers clutch performance. Is this the moment San Diego's NL West dreams came true? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Darvish's excellent stretch of recent starts and the team's offensive strategy. The discussion covers Jackson Merrill's recent batting improvements, Freddy Fermin's potential, Luis Arráez's streaky season, and how these factors might reshape the NL West landscape. Javi also tackles the intriguin...
Aug 12, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1199
Jake Cronenworth’s RBI single snapped a 1-1 tie in the 7th inning, Freddy Fermin added a 2-run homer on the next pitch, Yu Darvish gave up just a run on 4 hits in 6 innings, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on the road in their series opener. The win moves the Pads into 2nd place in both their division and wild card playoff races- they are just a game behind the LA Dodgers in the National League West race, and a game behind the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card race. Dar...
Aug 12, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1198
Padres silence the Red Sox, but can they sustain momentum? San Diego's rollercoaster series against Boston showcases both promise and pitfalls. Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' impressive comeback, highlighting Xander Bogaerts' clutch weekend performance and Ramon Laureano's game-winning hit. The discussion covers Fernando Tatis Jr.'s struggles at the plate, Michael King's return from injury, Dylan Cease's potential 2nd-half breakthrough, and how AJ Preller's roster moves are reshaping ...
Aug 11, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1197
Fernando Tatis had 2 hits, a walk, 2 runs scored and an RBI, Dylan Cease had another strong start, and the San Diego Padres beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 at Petco Park to take the series 2-1 after dropping the opener 10-2 on Friday night. Luis Arraez hit a 2-run double in the 3rd inning to get the Pads in the board. Fernando Tatis gave them a 3-0 lead with an RBI single in the 5th. Jake Cronenworth drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk, and Ryan O’Hearn added a sacrifice fly. Tatis had 2 hits, a...
Aug 11, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1196
Ramon Laureano’s RBI single drove in Xander Bogaerts with the winning run after Closer Robert Suarez blew another save, and Ace Michael King’s 1st start since May 18th ended with the Padres’ 6th walk-off win of the season, 5-4 in 0 innings at Petco Park. King, returning from a shoulder injury, pitched 2 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 4 hits, walking 2 and striking out 1. Bogaerts homered, drove in 2 runs and scored 2 more to lead the San Diego attack. Bogey hit a solo homer in the 2nd innin...
Aug 10, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1195
Nick Pivetta gave up 5 earned runs on 5 hits in 6 innings, the Padres offense left 12 runners on base while going 1-7 with runners in scoring position, dropping the series opener 10-2 to the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park. Pivetta (11-4) was cruising until the 4th inning, when a single by Lance Bergman followed by 2 walks, a sacrifice fly, an errant pickoff throw by Pivetta and a 2-run home run by Wilyer Abreu. It was the right-hander’s 1st loss at home this season. Padres pitchers walked 8 hitter...
Aug 09, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1194
The Milwaukee Brewers are on fire, boasting a 41-15 record in their last 60 games. Can they maintain this momentum into October? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the Brewers' success, including unexpected contributions from players like Isaac Collins. The American League playoff picture remains murky, with teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Astros vying for position. Which AL team has the most complete roster? The hosts debate the strengths and weaknesses of bubble teams, inclu...
Aug 08, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1192
San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller's trade history takes center stage. Could his "all-traded team" rival the current roster? Host Javier Reyes and guest Peyton Ginas dissect Preller's most impactful deals, from Trea Turner to Juan Soto, to Emmanuel Clase, to even....Austin Riley?? They analyze the Padres' playoff chances and debate whether recent moves will propel them to an NL pennant, if rising prospect Leo De Vries could go down as a future star, the impact the Padres strategy has had on the spor...
Aug 08, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1193
San Diego Padres stun D-backs with clutch performances. And now it's time for a little celebration of the good vibes! Javier Reyes and Big Jim Gries (host of the postcast) break down the Padres' impressive series win, highlighting Xander Bogaerts' resurgence and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s impact. The discussion covers AJ Preller's trade deadline moves, Michael King's return from injury, and how these factors are reshaping the team's prospects. Key topics include the Padres' offensive improvements, rot...
Aug 07, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1191
José Iglesias’ RBI single on the heels of Ryan O’Hearn’s 1st home run as a Padre capped an epic 2-run 9th-inning comeback, and Mason Miller struck out the side to slam the door on an emphatic 3-2 win that gave the Pads the 2-1 series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. The win- San Diego’s 9th in their last 11 games- moves the Padres within 2 games of the LA Dodgers in the NL West, and into 2nd place ahead of the NY Mets in the NL Wild Card race. O’Hearn tied the game with a solo homer...
Aug 07, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1190
Padres stun Diamondbacks 10-5 in late-game offensive explosion. Is this the turning point for San Diego's season? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Ramon Laureano's clutch performance and Yu Darvish's mediocre start. The discussion covers Mason Miller's bullpen struggles, potential lineup restructuring, and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s underrated defensive improvements. In the midst of all this, Javi also analyzes Mike Shildt's lineup decisions, questioning Luis ...
Aug 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1189
The San Diego Padres scored 5 runs in the top of the 11th inning, ending a long game full of comebacks by both teams with a 10 to 5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks even this 3-game series at a game apiece, with the finale tomorrow in Phoenix. Ramon Laureano had 3 hits & 3 RBI, giving him 8 & 5 in his 1st 5 games as a Padre. Jake Cronenworth came up big with 2 hits, 2 RBI & 2 runs scored. Manny Machado added 3 hits and scored twice. Closer Robert Suarez- MLB’s saves leader- pitched ...
Aug 06, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1188
Padres' playoff hopes take a hit as they suffer brutal loss to the Diamondbacks. Can they overcome rotation questions and Bogaerts' slump? Host Javier Reyes dissects San Diego's 6-2 defeat, highlighting concerns about JP Sears' performance and the back-end of the rotation. The spotlight turns to Xander Bogaerts' alarming struggles with runners in scoring position, ranking second-worst in MLB since June. Javi also continues to analyze the Padres aggressive trade deadline moves, questioning if AJ ...
Aug 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1187
JP Sears got ripped by the D’Backs- giving up 5 earned runs on 10 hits and allowing at least 1 run in each of the 1st 4 innings in a forgettable Padres’ debut, as the Pads fell 6-2 in game 1 at Arizona. Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove in a pair of runs to lead the D’Backs. Tyler Locklear and the red-hot Alek Thomas hit solo home runs for Arizona, which has won 3 in a row after losing 9 of 10. Brandon Pfaadt (11-7) gave up 2 runs in 5 2/3 innings for the D’Backs, escaping a coup...
Aug 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1183
Padres stun Cardinals with Dylan Cease's dominant performance for the series win. Has Javi officially changed his mind about San Diego's playoff chances? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive series victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, highlighting Cease's nine-strikeout gem and Ramon Laureno's offensive fireworks. The discussion covers recent trade deadline acquisitions, including Nestor Cortes and Mason Miller, and how they're reshaping the Padres' World Series asp...
Aug 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1182
Dylan Cease tossed 5 majestic innings, allowing just 1 hit while striking out 9, Robert Suarez struck out Mason Wynn with the bases loaded to end the game, and the offense threatened all day with big hits from Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill to close out this series with an emphatic 7-3 win to win the series over the Cardinals. Jason Adam, Jeremiah, Estrada and David, Morgan each worked a scoreless inning, then Mike Schildt inexplicably brought in Adrian Morejon in spite of having closer Ro...
Aug 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1181
The St. Louis Cardinals came back from a 4-0 deficit to beat the San Diego Padres 8-5 at Petco Park, snapping the Pads’ 6-game win streak and evening the series at a game apiece. ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——- The Pads and Cardinals continue this 3-game series tomorrow at Petco Park, with 1st pitch set for 6:40 PT. Dylan Cease (3-10, 4.79 ERA) will start for the Padres, facing the Cardinals’ Andre Pallante. (6-7, 4.62 ERA) We will be here right after the game with ...
Aug 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1186
Nick Pivetta (11-3) won his career-high 11th game in a 7-innings, 1-hit performance, and the San Diego Padres scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 in their weekend series opener at Petco Park. The 11 wins are a new career-high for Pivetta, who retired the 1st 12 hitters he faced before allowing a solo home run to Wilson Contreras leading off the top of the 5th inning. Mason Miller worked a scoreless 7th in his 1st Pads’ appearance, giving up 2 hits an...
Aug 02, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1180
Padres GM AJ Preller's trade deadline moves stun MLB. Is a World Series run on the horizon? Host Javier Reyes and CBS 8 Sports' Jake Garegnani break down San Diego's impressive deadline strategy, highlighting the acquisition of generational talent Mason Miller and key offensive additions Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano. The discussion covers the Padres' evolving pitching staff, including the decision to keep Dylan Cease, and how these moves reshape the National League landscape. Garegnani also o...
Aug 01, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1179
Several teams stun with a flurry of deadline deals, while others leave fans scratching their heads. Our hosts break down which clubs had a successful deadline, especially the teams that got multiple players without sacrificing top prospects. Plus, roster overhauls, trading away local favorites, spark frustration among some fanbases. Tune in for expert analysis on how these moves reshape the MLB landscape and impact playoff races. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel ...
Aug 01, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1178
Padres stun MLB with blockbuster trade for A's closer Mason Miller. Is this the move that propels San Diego to postseason glory? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the full details of the Padres' latest acquisition, analyzing the potential impact on their bullpen and playoff chances. From Mason Miller's impressive stats to AJ Preller's bold trade strategy, Javi explores every both the many negatives AND many positives of this game-changing deal. The discussion covers potential future moves, including...
Jul 31, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1177
Padres stun Mets with sweep. Is a trade deadline splash on the horizon? San Diego's impressive series victory showcasing their potential even without major roster moves? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' huge series wins, highlighting Yu Darvish's dominant performance and Xander Bogaerts' clutch hitting. Key topics also include the latest deadline rumors/gossip, the risks of trading top prospects, the Astros' interest in Dylan Cease, and Steven Kwan emerging as a target, a Mason Miller/S...
Jul 31, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1176
