Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Xander Bogaerts, Graham Pauley, Robert Suarez and the importance of the upcoming series against the Rockies.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about Jackson Merrill, Michael King and the upcoming series against the Blue Jays.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ eventful weekend in Los Angeles and the upcoming series against the Brewers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what the Padres’ record means, Jurickson Profar’s hot start and the upcoming Dodgers series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Jackson Merrill's spot in the Padres' batting order, Robert Suarez's role, the upcoming series against the Cubs and more.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ victory on Wednesday, Luis Campusano, Fernando Tatis Jr. and the upcoming series against the Giants.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ offense, Graham Pauley, Matt Waldron and the significance of the upcoming series against the Cardinals to Mike Shildt.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' reopening the season against the Giants and what to expect in 2024.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Dylan Cease, Jackson Merrill, what the Padres have left to do and the season opening series against the Dodgers in Seoul, South Korea.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk Jackson Merrill, Jairo Iriarte and the switch in the middle infield.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ offseason, talk about Mike Shildt and preview spring training.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Bob Melvin's departure to the Giants, what happened between Melvin and A.J. Preller and what's next for the Padres as they seek a new manager.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres being so close yet so far from the postseason, as well as the dynamic between Bob Melvin and A.J. Preller.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley break down the Padres' playoff chances. (Yes, their playoff chances.) Also, Blake Snell's Cy Young lead and Xander Bogaerts' September surge.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Kevin's story on the Padres' culture and what is portrayed as a lack of engagement and cohesion.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ last season, the sustained excellence of the Dodgers and what to look forward to in the final three weeks.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the arrival of Jurickson Profar and Eguy Rosario and what is left for the Padres to accomplish this season.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' demise, Yu Darvish's injury and Jurickson Profar's role.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Robert Suarez, Joe Musgrove, the Brewers series and the Padres' teeny tiny playoff chances.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' disappointing season being all but over.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s unique skillset and the Padres’ ever-evolving playoff chances, as they prepare to host the Diamondbacks for four games.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about what is wrong with the Padres and whether anything can salvage the season.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' dire straits, their "heart" and their upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' poor showing against the Dodgers, the playoff race, the precarious state of the pitching staff, ticket prices and more.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about what the Padres did at the trade deadline and the upcoming Dodgers series.