Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres' options on offense, their exceptional starting pitching and the upcoming series against the Cubs.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss — what else? — what to do about the offense and the bullpen. Plus some of the things that are going right for the Padres.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the many reunions happening this week as the Padres and Guardians play, the significance of the Mile Clevinger trade and the state of the bullpen and outfield.

Padres beat writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Jay Posner discuss the Padres' season sweep of the Reds, the weekend series against the Pirates and what might happen with the rotation.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ meager offense, pitching plans and the upcoming series against the Reds.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Dodgers series and what is going well and not so well for the Padres.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the excellent starting pitching and the level of concern there should be regarding the Padres offense.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the season's first week, starting pitching, MacKenzie Gore and Eric Hosmer.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ starting pitching, including the possibility MacKenzie Gore starts this week, plus a review of the opening series and look ahead to three against the Giants.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ roster, how the team will fare this season and the first series against the Diamondbacks.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss pitching and outfield depth as the Padres are less than a week away from opening day.

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.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, lineup holes and various position battles for the Padres.

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.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres hiring Bob Melvin as manager and what it means for the team’s players.

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.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Jayce Tingler’s status, what went wrong this season (again) and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s MVP candidacy.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the final week of the season and how the Padres got here (again).

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.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner unravel the Padres’ unraveling, including a discussion about Jayce Tingler’s future and who all is to blame.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the crucial series against the Cardinals that begins today and the Padres’ path to the playoffs.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the state of the Padres with less than three weeks remaining in the season.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ upcoming series against the Dodgers, the 10-day road trip and the remaining schedule.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ remaining schedule and path to the playoffs, including the two-game series against the Angels.

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.