Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ playoff possibilities, the starting rotation and the upcoming series against the Mets.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what has plagued the Padres and what needs to change as the playoffs approach.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ upcoming series against the Reds, Michael King’s return and playoff positioning.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres pitching staff and how worrisome their recent slide is.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ starting rotation, lineup construction and playoff chances.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley recap the Dodgers series and what it meant and look ahead to the Padres series against the Mariners.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres being swept by the Dodgers, the starting pitching problem and the upcoming week against the Giants and Dodgers (again).

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ series win against the Red Sox and the big week coming up against the Giants and Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the contribution by the Padres’ trade deadline acquisitions and the upcoming series against the Red Sox.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the first weekend with the new Padres, the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks and Joe Musgrove’s rehab process.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley break down the Padres’ whirlwind trade deadline.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ 10-game trip, the upcoming series against the Mets and why the Padres need a bat at the trade deadline.

Miami MarlinsKevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ offense, the dangerous series against the Marlins and the trade deadline.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ outlook for the second half, review the good and bad of the first half and preview the series against the Nationals.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finely discuss the Padres at the trade deadline, the upcoming series against the Phillies and Manny Machado’s legacy.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the importance of the next few weeks leading up the trade deadline, the series against the Diamondbacks and the Padres’ All-Stars.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finely discuss the Padres' struggles with scoring while runners are on base and the upcoming Phillies series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres at the midpoint of the season, the lineup switch, the bullpen and the upcoming series against the Reds.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the return of Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts getting hot and James Wood coming to town with the Nationals.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres and Dodgers, Mike Shildt and Dave Roberts and where the Padres are as a team.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ plight in the NL West now that the Giants got Rafael Devers, facing Shohei Ohtani on the mound, the reemergence of Fernando Tatis Jr. and the upcoming Dodgers series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series against the Dodgers, the "pitching crisis" and the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres offense, surprise contributions from certain pitchers and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres' starting rotation, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and the upcoming series against the Brewers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ need in left field, the state of the starting rotation and their upcoming series against the Giants and stretch of games against NL West teams.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss injuries to Michael King and Yu Darvish, the Padres grueling June slate and the upcoming series against the Pirates.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ losing streak and the upcoming series against the Braves.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ recent struggles, the importance of Manny Machado and the upcoming series against the Blue Jays.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the recent performances by Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, the Padres bullpen and the start of the “Vedder Cup” against the Mariners.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres series in Colorado, the starting rotation with Yu Darvish’s return not too far away and the upcoming series against the Angels.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ series in New York, the return of Jackson Merrill and the upcoming series against the dreadful Rockies.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ sweep of the Pirates, Fernando Tatís Jr.’s amazing ninth inning on Saturday, the return of Jackson, Merrill and the upcoming series against the Yankees.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Xander Bogaerts, Tyler Wade, the Padres’ bounce back series against the Giants and upcoming series against the Pirates.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres injuries and the upcoming series against the Giants.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series win over the Cubs, Oscar Gonzalez and the upcoming series against the Astros.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres starting pitching, injury updates and the upcoming series against the Cubs.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres starting rotation, injuries to Jake Cronenworth, Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. and the upcoming series against the Rockies.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley recap the Padres' series against the Cubs and look ahead to three games in Sacramento against the Athletics. Also: what to make of the starting pitching and when there might be some roster moves.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres opening homestand, their relentless style of play, how the stars are shining and Jackson Merrill’s contract.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' season-opening four-game sweep of the Braves, Fernando Tatis jr. in the lead-off role, strong performances by the bench and bullpen and the upcoming series against the Guardians.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres upcoming season, the roster composition and what is important for them to achieve their goals. Plus a remembrance of Bryce Miller.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss early impressions from spring training, roster construction and some of the Padres' newest additions.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the Padres lawsuit, the team’s payroll and what it all means.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the controversy surrounding the Padres and Dodgers as they continue the National League Division Series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming National League Division Series between the Padres and Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres and Braves wild-card series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series in Arizona, with all its playoff implications.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the playoff picture and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the significance of the series against the White Sox, pitching plans heading into the postseason and the Padres’ MVP.