Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk Padres playoff possibilities, Robert Suarez and the upcoming series against the Astros.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Luis Campusano, how the Padres might mix up the rotation for the playoff push and the upcoming series against the Giants.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the tight NL wild-card race, the Padres' options at shortstop and the upcoming series against the Mariners.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres bullpen, the tight National League playoff race, the upcoming series against the Giants and the best quotes ever.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres getting back to full strength with Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove and Fernando Tatis Jr., as well as the playoff picture as the regular season's final month begins.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Jackson Merrill's heroics and how they play into his Rookie of the Year candidacy, the Padres pitching outlook and how that plays into the playoff prospects, as well as the upcoming series against the Cardinals.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Matt Waldron and the Padres’ upcoming series against the Mets.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Rockies series, what the Padres do at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim is out and the upcoming series against the Twins.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres season series sweep of the Pirates, the path to the postseason, the upcoming series against the Rockies and bullpen usage questions.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Jackson Merrill, the Padres road trip, what has to be better and the upcoming series against the Pirates.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' wild sweep of the Pirates, what is going right, the road to the playoffs and the upcoming series against the Marlins.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres beating teams they should, David Peralta's contribution and the upcoming series against the Pirates.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the significance of the Dodgers series, the importance of the upcoming stretch of games and how the Padres might have to navigate the rest of the season with their starting pitchers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' trade deadline moves, Tuesday's walk-off victory over the Dodgers and what's ahead.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' starting pitching, the trade deadline, Ty France and the upcoming series against the Nationals.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the All-Star experience, how the Padres have gotten here and what they need to get better, as well as the upcoming series against the Guardians.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' bullpen, what they can do to get better and the upcoming series against the Braves.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ All-Stars, the pitching situation and the upcoming series against the Mariners.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' recent success, Jackson Merrill and the upcoming series against the Rangers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ injury situation, the bullpen and the upcoming series against the Red Sox.

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

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ terrible road trip, Jackson Merrill, Matt Waldron and the upcoming series against the Brewers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres being swept in New York and the crucial 10-day stretch ahead beginning with a series against the Phillies.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., the trade deadline and the Padres' upcoming series against the Mets.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s streak, the Padres’ starting pitching and the upcoming series against the A’s.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' brutal week and the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres injuries (Luis Arraez, Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove), the three games over the weekend against the Royals and the upcoming series against the Angels.

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.