Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the Manny Machado injury and what it means for the Padres.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Manny Machado’s MVP candidacy, the Padres’ roster makeup and the trouble with the Rockies.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ potentially precarious pitching situation and the ups and downs of their offense. Plus a little on the upcoming series against the Cubs.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres' starting rotation, whether they need to trade for a bat and how that could work.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the significance of the series in Milwaukee and the upcoming games against the Mets.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss MacKenzie Gore, the starting pitching plan and attempt to put the Padres’ offensive struggles in context.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss — what else? — the Padres’ offensive struggles and what can be done in center field, plus the upcoming series against the Pirates.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ excellent road trip, MacKenzie Gore, Manny Machado and the upcoming series against the Brewers.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ piggyback plan, the state of the bullpen, the state of the offense and the challenge awaiting in the series against the Giants.

Kevin Acee and jay Posner discuss the Padres’ signing of Robinson Canó and the upcoming series against the Braves.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres' options on offense, their exceptional starting pitching and the upcoming series against the Cubs.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss — what else? — what to do about the offense and the bullpen. Plus some of the things that are going right for the Padres.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the many reunions happening this week as the Padres and Guardians play, the significance of the Mile Clevinger trade and the state of the bullpen and outfield.

Padres beat writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Jay Posner discuss the Padres' season sweep of the Reds, the weekend series against the Pirates and what might happen with the rotation.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ meager offense, pitching plans and the upcoming series against the Reds.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Dodgers series and what is going well and not so well for the Padres.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the excellent starting pitching and the level of concern there should be regarding the Padres offense.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the season's first week, starting pitching, MacKenzie Gore and Eric Hosmer.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ starting pitching, including the possibility MacKenzie Gore starts this week, plus a review of the opening series and look ahead to three against the Giants.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ roster, how the team will fare this season and the first series against the Diamondbacks.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss pitching and outfield depth as the Padres are less than a week away from opening day.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the hole in left field, Luke Voit’s place in the lineup, pitching depth and what move(s) the Padres might make before opening day.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, lineup holes and various position battles for the Padres.

U-T Padres writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Jay Posner discuss the end of the baseball lockout and how the Padres should approach the start of free agency and spring training.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres hiring Bob Melvin as manager and what it means for the team’s players.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss where things went wrong for Jayce Tingler and what the Padres are looking for in a new manager, as well some work A.J. Preller has to do.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Jayce Tingler’s status, what went wrong this season (again) and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s MVP candidacy.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the final week of the season and how the Padres got here (again).

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what went wrong in August and how the season fell apart, plus a little bit about the upcoming series against the Braves.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner unravel the Padres’ unraveling, including a discussion about Jayce Tingler’s future and who all is to blame.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the crucial series against the Cardinals that begins today and the Padres’ path to the playoffs.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the state of the Padres with less than three weeks remaining in the season.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ upcoming series against the Dodgers, the 10-day road trip and the remaining schedule.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ remaining schedule and path to the playoffs, including the two-game series against the Angels.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the wild card chase, the decision to start Jake Arrieta against the Astros and the importance of the team’s two biggest stars stepping up in September.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner find new ways to talk about the struggling Padres’ offense and the team’s playoff chances.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the Padres’ struggles, who is to blame and even bring up a past San Diego legend.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the firing of Larry Rothschild and the Padres’ offensive struggles.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres underachieving on offense, the pitching situation, the playoff picture and the upcoming series against the Phillies.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the signing of Jake Arrieta, the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. and the overall state of the pitching staff.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the reality of the Padres’ playoff position and the upcoming return of Fernando Tatis Jr.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ recent improved play on both sides of the ball and dive into Fernando Tatis Jr.’s move to the outfield.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss an important 13-game stretch against losing teams, the Padres’ inconsistency and the playoff picture.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the trade deadline.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss trade options, what may or may not help the Padres and a little bit of actual baseball.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ soggy road trip, the upcoming trade deadline and a little about the Marlins.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the eventful weekend in Washington, the Padres’ offensive tear and ongoing concerns about starting pitching.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the start of the second half, the need to acquire a starting pitcher and whether the Padres are meeting expectations.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Daniel "Slamarena" and one of the most improbable Padres wins ever, the trouble with the starting rotation and an “important” series against the Rockies.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres offense, whether Manny Machado is an All-Star, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s incredible abilities and the series against the Nationals.