Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss setting up the pitching staff for the postseason and how the roster was built.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the rotation heading into the playoffs, the importance of Manny Machado and the significance of the just-completed Dodgers series.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming series against the Dodgers, how complete the Padres are and the need to appreciate Manny Machado.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the sweep against the Rockies, the upcoming series against the Giants and competition for postseason roster spots.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the impact of losing Eric Hosmer and setting up the pitching staff for the postseason.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Mike Clevinger’s debut, what isn’t exactly right in the lineup and the upcoming series against the A’s.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the moves the Padres made at the trade deadline.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the trade deadline, the disappointing Mariners series and how the Padres will navigate four games at Coors Field.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the pros and cons of making a trade and the upcoming schedule.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the four grand slams, Jayce Tingler’s relationships with players, and the Padres’ precarious bullpen situation.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the injury to Tommy Pham, who might replace him and the prospects for the Padres snapping out of their losing skid.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the disappointing Dodgers series (or was it really?), what’s up with Chris Paddack and potential holes in the lineup. And playing the Diamondbacks again.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss enjoying Fernando Tatís Jr., the importance of the rest of the offense heating up and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what the demotion of Joey Lucchesi means, how close (or not) the Padres are to the Dodgers and the team’s repetitive two weeks.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the positions that are hurting the Padres, what would constitute success in the 10 days ahead and Jay’s awesome hat.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the good (Trent Grisham, Greg Garcia, starting pitching, etc.) and bad (bullpen, catcher offense) of the Padres season so far. And more.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about a lot of good things and a few worrisome things from the Padres opening series, which was played in the shadow of the spread of COVID-19 elsewhere in the majors.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the significance of the new MLB playoff format and how it makes playing the Diamondbacks 10 times in the first 23 games even more important. Plus talk about the rotation, bullpen, offense and Jayce Tingler. Padres Daily is a comprehensive look at the latest Padres news. Get caught up every morning on what is happening in and around the team with notes, quotes, sta...

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the depleted bullpen depth, the role for new reliever Tim Hill and the importance of Trent Grisham.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the outfield, the urgency for Austin Hedges, roster construction in the COVID season and more.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the start of Padres summer camp, who looks good and the significant facets of the schedule.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the start of the MLB season, the Padres roster and the challenges ahead for everyone in baseball.

What are they doing? What will happen? What are people saying? Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the effect of coronavirus and halt to spring training is having on the Padres

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss MacKenzie Gore’s scheduled spring debut, Garrett Richards’ first start, Tommy Pham’s progress and more.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Padres pitchers enjoying a scoreless streak, plus the roster situation at second base and the outfield. And is there concern about Tommy Pham?