Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' starting pitching, Manny Machado and the upcoming series against the Royals.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' road trip, Luis Arraez, Juan Soto and the upcoming Yankees series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres series win in Atlanta, Xander Bogaerts' injury, Joe Musgrove's return and the upcoming series against the Reds.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Mike Shildt's positivity, the upcoming Braves series and whether or not A.J. Preller has done a good job.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the significance of winning a series against the Dodgers, the Padres’ starting pitching, Luis Arraez, the bullpen and the upcoming series against the Rockies.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Padres pitching, Luis Arraez and the upcoming Dodgers series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what Luis Arraez means to the Padres lineup, ongoing starting pitching issues and the upcoming Cubs series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' starting pitching, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s slump and the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what is wrong with the Padres and the upcoming series against the Reds.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' meltdown Thursday, Mike Shildt's reaction to it, whether the team is good and the upcoming Phillies series.

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the trade deadline and the Rangers series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres, Ha-Seong Kim and why it might not make sense to sell at the trade deadline.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ miserable weekend against the Phillies, the upcoming series against the Blue Jays and what is likely/advisable at the trade deadline.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what happened in the first half and what has to happen in the second half for the Padres to make the postseason.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ sweep of the Angels and the upcoming series against the Mets.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres, what might happen at the trade deadline and Ha-Seong Kim.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the Padres' offense, the situation leading up to the All-Star break and trade deadline and underrated MLB cities.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the must-sweep nature of the upcoming series against the Nationals and look back at the obstruction call and the strange four games in San Francisco.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Fernando Tatís Jr., Ha-Seong Kim and the upcoming series against the Rays.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Rockies series, the upcoming games against the Guardians, what to do at DH and the Padres’ need to get hot.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming Rockies series, the importance of the next month and Gary Sanchez's impact on the Padres.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Manny Machado's return, Gary Sánchez's arrival and the upcoming series against the Mariners.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres one-third of the way through the season and preview the series against the Marlins.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series against the Yankees, Rougned Odor's contributions, Juan Soto becoming Juan Soto again and more.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ upcoming matchup with MacKenIe Gore, the importance of this road trip and just how bad the offense is.