Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres stun Cincinnati Reds with walk-off heroics. Are they finally back to their winning ways? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' thrilling comeback victory, highlighting Yu Darvish's solid start and the bullpen's clutch performance. The analysis covers Fernando Tatis Jr.'s game-winning sacrifice fly, Jackson Merrill's crucial triple, and how these moments could reshape San Diego...

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s sacrifice fly scored Jake Cronenworth with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres walked off the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 3 at Petco, their 7th walkoff win of this season.   Jackson Merrill tied it with a 2-run triple in the 6th, after Gavin Sheets- who went 3-3 in a perfect night at the plate- put the Pads on the board with an RBI double that s...

Padres get back on track with crucial series win against the Rockies. Can they ride this momentum to a deep playoff run? Host Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's impressive 2-1 series victory over Colorado, highlighting key performances everywhere from Fernando Tatis Jr. to Randy Vasquez. The discussion covers the Padres' offensive resurgence, their improved standing in the NL West race, and pote...

Dylan Cease pitched 5 strong innings to win his 1st road game this season, Manny Machado launched a deep home run in the 1st inning, and Jackson Merrill was a triple shy of the cycle as the San Diego Padres pounded out 15 hits- 4 of them homers- in a 10-2 destruction of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver that wins the series 2-1.   Machado, (23) Merrill, (10) Ramon Laureano (23) and Gav...

The San Diego Padres offense erupted Robert Suarez held on with the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the 9th inning, to edge the Colorado Rockies- who scored the last 6 runs of the game after falling behind big early- at Coors Field in Denver to even this 3-game series at a game apiece and snap their 5-game losing streak and move within a game of the 1st-place LA Dodgers   The Padres pounde...

The injury plagued Padres managed just 2 hits in 8 innings off Kyle Freeland, (4-14, 5.10 ERA) Nick Pivetta tossed 6 solid innings, Hunter Goodman homered and doubled in a run,  and the lowly Colorado Rockies (40-101) shut out the Pads 3-0 in the series opener in Denver.   Freeland retired the first 13 Pads’ hitters before Ramón Laureano’s 5th-inning double.   Jose Iglesias singled with 2 outs in...

Padres and Rockies clash in crucial series as both teams seek redemption. Can San Diego's pitching overcome Colorado's offensive haven at Coors Field? Javier Reyes and Paul Holden (host of Locked On Rockies) break down the upcoming pitching matchups, highlighting the Rockies' historic pitching struggles and the Padres' recent setbacks. The hosts analyze key players like Kyle Freeland and Nick Pive...

Padres contender hopes hang by a thread after Orioles sweep. Can they salvage their atrocious rotation?? Host Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's recent struggles, focusing on Nestor Cortes' disastrous outing and the team's pitching woes. He analyzes Luis Arraez's true value, comparing him to Dylan Cease to illustrate the complexities of player evaluation. The discussion shifts to Yu Darvish's co...

San Diego Padres' pitching woes deepen as they drop another game to the Orioles. Is the team's season spiraling out of control? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' ongoing struggles, focusing on their starting pitching crisis and Yu Darvish's concerning performance. The discussion covers AJ Preller's management style, the impact of trading away prospects like Jacob Marsee, and the long-term...

San Diego Padres face mounting challenges as injuries plague the roster. Can they overcome recent setbacks and stay in playoff contention? Host Javier Reyes analyzes the Padres' 4-3 loss to the Orioles and the impact of key injuries, including Jason Adams potential season-ending setback. He examines Luis Arráez's 1000th career hit, Manny Machado's struggles, and the team's pitching woes. Javi also...

Starting pitcher Dylan Cease struggled again, All-Star Relievers Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam each gave up an earned run late, and the San Diego Padres could not come through with a big hit late in a game they never led, dropping the series opener 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Petco Park.   Making matters worse, Adam- the all-star reliever who has been a rock of consistency- left the field...

Padres' playoff hopes dim after crushing series loss to Twins. Can they overcome mounting injuries and pitching woes? Host Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's disappointing performance against Minnesota, highlighting rotation inconsistencies and bullpen strain. He analyzes the impact of Xander Bogaerts' season-ending injury and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s brief absence, while also scrutinizing Luis Arra...

Joe Ryan shut the Padres out for 7 innings, Byron Buxton homered, and the Padres got beat down 7-2 by the Minnesota Twins to drop the series in Minneapolis and fall 2 games behind the LA Dodgers in the NL West heading into the final month of the season.   Buxton and Royce Lewis had 2 hits apiece for the Twins, while Ryan (13-7) allowed just 5 hits while striking out 8 Padres.   Freddy Fermin and B...

Elias Diaz hit 2 home runs, the offense erupted for 7 runs on 7 hits in the 7th inning, Nick Pivetta lived up to his “stopper” reputation, the bullpen tossed 4 scoreless innings, and the San Diego Padres pummeled the Minnesota Twins 12-3 in Minneapolis.   The Pads were being no hit until the 5th inning, when Diaz launched the 1st of his 2 bombs- this one off Twins starter Taj Bradley, who allowed...

Jake Cronenworth’s error led to a 4-run 4th inning, starting pitcher Nestor Cortes only made it 3 innings before getting ejected in the 4th, the Pads left a ton of runners on base, and the result is a 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins in this series opener.   The Pads kept the heat on late, scoring a pair of runs in the 7th on Fernando Tatis' RBI single. Former Twin Luis Arraez hit a bullet right at...

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season? Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments in the American and National League playoff hunts. The hosts debate the difficulty of hitting for the cycle versus a 4-homer game, analyzing Schwarber's recent feat and its historical context. The co...

Padres' playoff hopes hang in the balance as health concerns loom. Can San Diego overcome injuries and lineup questions to make a late-season push? Host Javier Reyes and CBS 8 Sports San Diego's Karthik Venkataraman dissect the Padres' current challenges. They analyze Luis Arráez's batting struggles, debate optimal lineup strategies, and preview the crucial Minnesota Twins series. The discussion c...

Padres stumble against Mariners with Yu Darvish faltering. And is there any reasoning in favor of Luis Arráez's batting approach? Host Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's 4-3 loss, highlighting Darvish's struggles and a concerning 5.36 ERA since his return from injury. The discussion shifts to Arráez's performance as the second batter, questioning his plate discipline and comparing his OPS to lea...

Ramon Laureano grounded out with the tying run at 3rd base in the 9th inning, Eugenio Suarez hit his 2nd 3-run home run in as many days, the Seattle bullpen made the 4 runs they scored in 4 innings off Yu Darvish stand up, and the result was a 4-3 M’s win that gives them a 2-1 series win and keeps the Pads in 2nd place behind the Dodgers heading into the weekend.   The Padres once in the 9th to ge...

Padres beat Mariners in an electric 7-6 ballgame. Is Ramon Laureano the key to San Diego's late-season surge? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Laureano's grand slam and his game-changing impact since joining the team. The discussion covers Dylan Cease's pitching struggles, the controversy over Luis Arráez's batting approach, and how lineup change...

Ramon Laureano’s grand slam capped a 5-run 1st inning, Freddy Fermin laid down a perfect squeeze bunt to drive in the go-ahead run in the 6th, the bullpen held on from there, and the San Diego Padres squeaked by the Seattle Mariners 7-6 to tie the series 1-1 and stay a game behind the LA Dodgers in the NL West.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pads and Mariners...

Padres stumble against Mariners as pitching woes persist. Can they bounce back during a crucial stretch? Host Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's 9-6 loss to Seattle, highlighting Cal Raleigh's record-setting 50th homer and David Morgan's bullpen collapse. The discussion covers Dylan Cease's inconsistent performances, Mike Shildt's bullpen management, and Luis Arraez's batting position dilemma. J...

Padres stun Dodgers, claim series victory and tie for NL West lead. Is this the turning point for San Diego's season? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' impressive performance against their rivals, highlighting key contributions from Nestor Cortes to Xander Bogaerts. The discussion covers Fernando Tatis Jr.'s evolving role, Mike Shildt's bullpen management, and the ongoing debate about Luis...

Dalton Rushing’s 3-run HR off Jeremiah Estrada broke a 2-2 tie as the LA Dodgers scored 5 runs in the 7th inning off the Padres’ vaunted bullpen in a huge 8-2 win at Petco Park to avoid the 3-game sweep and leave San Diego tied for 1st place in the NL West.   Freeman hit 2 home runs to lead the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani added a solo shot, and the Pads’ offense went scoreless over the last 6 innings a...

Nestor Cortes pitched 6 dominant innings, Xander Bogaerts ripped a 2-run double, Ramon Laureano added a 2- run single, and the San Diego Padres took sole possession of 1st place in the National League West with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at an electrified, sold-out Petco Park in beautiful downtown San Diego.   Cortes gave up just 1 hit while striking out 3 and walking none in 6 shutout...