Hot Lava Podcast

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.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ inability to capitalize on opportunities, the state of the lineup, starting pitching and the upcoming Red Sox series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' crisis point, what can be done to make them better and the upcoming Royals series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Bob Melvin's frustration with the Padres offense, where the team stands and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss this past weekend's Dodgers series, the upcoming series against the Twins and what's wrong and not-so-wrong with the Padres.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming Dodgers series, Juan Soto becoming Juan Soto again and the best part about wearing brown.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ weekend in Mexico City, the return of Fernando Tatís Jr. to Petco Park and the state of the team after one month. Plus a little bit on the series against the Reds.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the returns of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Joe Musgrove, the DH situation and the upcoming series against the Cubs.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the return of Fernando Tatis Jr., how it might affect the lineup, what to expect … and a little bit about the Diamondbacks series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Fernando Tatis Jr., Joe Musgrove, the struggling offense (Juan Soto), the PitchCom issue on Sunday and the upcoming series against the Braves.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the catcher situation, the Blake Snell situation and the upcoming series against the Brewers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming Mets series, the last time the Padres played the Mets, Nelson Cruz, Seth Lugo and the state of right field.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ upcoming series against the Braves, Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting a homer in Triple-A and taking a shot from the pitcher who gave up the bomb, Xander Bogaerts and more.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the good and bad from the Padres’ opening series, the merit of quick games, Jake Cronenworth’s contract and preview the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk roster decisions, Juan Soto’s health, pitching depth and even discuss the Rockies as the Padres prepare to open the season on Thursday.q

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the dog days of spring, the battle for final roster spots, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s progress and Padres players in the WBC.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss a wild day in Padres camp and how it is illustrative of the new look and feel of the organization.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Cole Hamels’ arrival in Padres camp, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s timeline, the differences and similarities between Manny Machado and Joe Musgrove and more.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the major storylines as the Padres prepare for spring training.

Kevin Acee and new Union-Tribune sports editor Ryan Finley discuss Ryan's Padres credentials, the team's offseason moves, the status of Fernando Tatis Jr. and the big concern about 2023.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner review the Padres’ season and say goodbye to each other forever.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner look back at the good, bad and ugly for the Padres in the NLCS.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner preview the weekend games in Philadelphia and look back at Games 1 and 2 of the NLCS between the Padres and Phillies.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner preview the NLCS against the Phillies and recap the wild scene in the NLDS against the Dodgers.