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Craig Elsten and Chris Reed dissect a heartbreaking 10-inning loss with some PHT patrons as Padres drop the first in a four-game set to the Brewers in which Colin Rea returned to MLB and San Diego with a vengeance. Become a patron for as low as $5/month to participate in post games like this one and get the show on your podcast feed as soon as it's over . Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay u...

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor chat (on YouTube!) about a riveting weekend in Atlanta and somewhat unknown road ahead for the Padres -- are Musgrove and Suarez still alive? Can the bullpen be pieced together? Plus, the standout offensive starts of the first ten games, and more. Become a patron for as low as $5/month to get the show early and ad-free Subscribe on YouTube to wa...

Episode 5 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 - the fan favorite infielder whose future with the Padres in many ways remains uncertain. Watch this episode now on YouTube! Become a patron today for as low as $5/mo to get access to our Discord and chat with Raphie and John! Ha-Seong Kim's Baseball Savant page: https://baseb...

Craig and Chris are joined by a gaggle of wonderful PHT patrons after a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Braves that saw the second-straight bullpen collapse in the early going of the 2023 campaign. Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to participate in post game shows like these! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed Produced by Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor gather after an exciting 5-4 walk-off win over the Dbacks to discuss first impressions from opening weekend followed by the capstone conversation on the Jake Cronenworth extension. Become a patron for as low as $5/month to support the show and gain access to our community discord, exclusive perks, free Padres games, and more! Subscribe on YouTub...

Episode 4 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Xander Bogaerts - the newest Padres shortstop whose 11 year tenure in San Diego is opening up with a lot of question marks. Watch now on YouTube! Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's podcast -- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pads-above-replacement/id1676765616 Spotify: htt...

Chris and Raphie hold the fort for the night to cover a disappointing Opening Day as Blake Snell and the bullpen surrendered 7 runs to a middling Rockies lineup. Become a Patreon supporter to participate in post games like these for as low as $5/month.

It's a crossover episode! Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined by the hosts of Padres Hot Tub's sister show, PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT, John Precoda and two-way player Raphie Cantor, for the annual season predictions pod! Tune in after some final Spring Training news to hear how many wins the gang thinks the Padres will win in 2023. Join our Patreon community for as little as $5/month to get this a...

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie gather 'round the virtual amphitheater to chat with PHT Patrons about Japan's triumph in the WBC, Shohei Ohtani, the NPB, Juan Soto's obliques, and much more! Subscribe to us on YouTube for more PHT content! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed Produced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 3 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Nick Martinez - the starter-turned-reliever-turned starter who could be an X-factor for the San Diego Padres in 2023. Watch now on YouTube! Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's podcast -- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pads-above-replacement/id1676765616 Spotify: https://o...

After a slew of pessimistic news to temper the mood, Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor wax poetic about all the things that could go right this year for the San Diego Padres in 2023. It's the second part of the Spring Training Trilogy tradition -- the Optimism episode! Join our Patreon community for as little as $5/month to get this and all episodes early and ad-free! Hosted by...

Episode 2 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Trent Grisham -- the elite center fielder and mystery behind the plate for the San Diego Padres. Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's channel, where episodes will land in the future Watch now on YouTube! Trent Grisham's Baseball Savant page Trent Grisham's Fangraphs page Hosted by Raphie Cantor...

Craig and Chris gather on the Padres Hot Tub Discord to take patron questions about the World Baseball Classic, Fernando Tatis Jr., filling in the outfield, and much more! Become a patron to get early, ad-free episodes and participate in Group Therapy episodes like this one! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed Produced by Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor take part in a tradition unlike any other. The annual PHT Doomsday show! What's the worst case scenario for the 2023 Padres? Listen in as the Hot Tub establishes its floor. PLUS: WBC updates and injury news shed light on roster moves to come. Join our Patreon community to get the show ad-free and be a part of the conversation on Discord, plus mu...

Episode 1 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, breaks down one of the most exciting and evolving players on the San Diego Padres, Jake Cronenworth. Be sure to subscribe on Pads Above Replacement's channel to continue to hear the series! Watch now on YouTube! Jake Cronenworth's Baseball Savant page Jake Cronenworth's Fangraphs page Hosted by Raphie C...

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie talk with some fabulous PHT Patrons about the beginnings of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and some Spring Training storylines before discussing what the podcast's new North Star is. Join our Patreon community today to get the show ad-free and join live shows like this one! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed Produced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 1 of our newest show PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT will go live on this feed on Saturday -- but you can watch on YouTube now! Watch now on YouTube for more PHT content!

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed go through the storylines of Spring Training thus far, and rank how concerned they are about some of the question marks. Then, they investigate the smoke around extension talks for Juan Soto and Josh Hader. Finally, a trivia question from PHT Discord member djames041. Plus, look out for new PHT Podcast Network show PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT, from hosts Raphie Cantor and Jo...

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed chat LIVE with their PHT patrons about Manny Machado's 11 year, $350 million extension. The reaction, the projections, what this signing means for the future of the franchise, and more. Plus, initial reactions to the pitch clock. Become a Patreon member to join our community and participate in live podcasts like this one. Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed Produced b...

The San Diego Padres play a baseball game today! Craig Elsten and Chris Reed were joined by some wonderful Padres Hot Tub patrons to discuss what to watch during Spring Training before the most exciting season in Padres history. Become a Patreon member to join our community and participate in Group Therapy! Read the SIS article on Xander Bogaerts's defense and injury projections. Hosted by Craig E...

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed chat about Manny Machado's current contract extension drama, and whether the two sides will ever close the gap to keep Manny on the Padres for good. Plus, Michael Wacha is a Padre and he's got a cool contract! Finally, Nick Martinez, the WBC, and more! Kevin Acee's article on Manny Machado's extension drama Ben Clemens's article on Michael Wacha's contract Hosted by Cra...

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together for some more Yu Darvish contract extension talk, and ask the question, do you have a number at which you'd like to see the Padres walk away from a Manny Machado contract extension? Then, the guys preview spring training, including the key stories they'll each be watching for during March.

Craig and Chris are joined by Ben from MadFriars.com to talk about some of the hidden gems in the Padres farm system, but first, the community gets together to talk about the Padres extending Yu Darvish for 6 years/108 million dollars, committing to their ace through his age-42 season.

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together to recap the news from Fan Fest, focusing on three key questions: Why are the Padres playing coy with Fernando Tatis Jr.'s fielding position? How important is it for the Padres to offer Manny Machado a contract extension BEFORE the regular season? Can the Padres afford to let Juan Soto walk at the end of 2024, and are there any possible scenarios by which i...

On tonight's show, Craig Elsten and Chris Reed discuss: Scott Rolen's entry into the Hall of Fame and what it means for Manny Machado in the future Rockies owner Dick Monfort's negative comments about the Padres, transitioning into a discussion about how SD has used loan money to help finance the club The new pitch clock rules and how they could impact the Padres' pitchers We fill out The Athletic...