Hot Lava Podcast

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ sweep of the Angels and the upcoming series against the Mets.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres, what might happen at the trade deadline and Ha-Seong Kim.

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.

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Fernando Tatís Jr., Ha-Seong Kim and the upcoming series against the Rays.

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming Rockies series, the importance of the next month and Gary Sanchez's impact on the Padres.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Manny Machado's return, Gary Sánchez's arrival and the upcoming series against the Mariners.

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series against the Yankees, Rougned Odor's contributions, Juan Soto becoming Juan Soto again and more.

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.

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' crisis point, what can be done to make them better and the upcoming Royals series.

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.

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming Dodgers series, Juan Soto becoming Juan Soto again and the best part about wearing brown.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the catcher situation, the Blake Snell situation and the upcoming series against the Brewers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming Mets series, the last time the Padres played the Mets, Nelson Cruz, Seth Lugo and the state of right field.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ upcoming series against the Braves, Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting a homer in Triple-A and taking a shot from the pitcher who gave up the bomb, Xander Bogaerts and more.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the good and bad from the Padres’ opening series, the merit of quick games, Jake Cronenworth’s contract and preview the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.