Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' season-opening four-game sweep of the Braves, Fernando Tatis jr. in the lead-off role, strong performances by the bench and bullpen and the upcoming series against the Guardians.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres upcoming season, the roster composition and what is important for them to achieve their goals. Plus a remembrance of Bryce Miller.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss early impressions from spring training, roster construction and some of the Padres' newest additions.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the Padres lawsuit, the team’s payroll and what it all means.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the controversy surrounding the Padres and Dodgers as they continue the National League Division Series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming National League Division Series between the Padres and Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres and Braves wild-card series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series in Arizona, with all its playoff implications.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the playoff picture and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the significance of the series against the White Sox, pitching plans heading into the postseason and the Padres’ MVP.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk Padres playoff possibilities, Robert Suarez and the upcoming series against the Astros.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Luis Campusano, how the Padres might mix up the rotation for the playoff push and the upcoming series against the Giants.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the tight NL wild-card race, the Padres' options at shortstop and the upcoming series against the Mariners.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres bullpen, the tight National League playoff race, the upcoming series against the Giants and the best quotes ever.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres getting back to full strength with Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove and Fernando Tatis Jr., as well as the playoff picture as the regular season's final month begins.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Jackson Merrill's heroics and how they play into his Rookie of the Year candidacy, the Padres pitching outlook and how that plays into the playoff prospects, as well as the upcoming series against the Cardinals.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Matt Waldron and the Padres’ upcoming series against the Mets.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Rockies series, what the Padres do at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim is out and the upcoming series against the Twins.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres season series sweep of the Pirates, the path to the postseason, the upcoming series against the Rockies and bullpen usage questions.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Jackson Merrill, the Padres road trip, what has to be better and the upcoming series against the Pirates.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' wild sweep of the Pirates, what is going right, the road to the playoffs and the upcoming series against the Marlins.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres beating teams they should, David Peralta's contribution and the upcoming series against the Pirates.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the significance of the Dodgers series, the importance of the upcoming stretch of games and how the Padres might have to navigate the rest of the season with their starting pitchers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' trade deadline moves, Tuesday's walk-off victory over the Dodgers and what's ahead.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' starting pitching, the trade deadline, Ty France and the upcoming series against the Nationals.