Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Freddy Galvis, starting pitching and other Padres issues. Mainly, the regular season’s final Hot Lava Padcast is a preview of the postseason Hot Lava Padcast.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres rookie starting pitchers, how far the team is from competing with the Dodgers and the final week of the season. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ “important” series against the Dodgers and whether the Padres can/should keep their power-hitting corner outfielders.

Bruce Bochy returning to town with the Giants provides Kevin Acee and Jay Posner the opportunity to discuss the importance of a manager. Plus a discussion on the merits of keeping both Francisco Mejia and Austin Hedges. Help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres bullpen, the (un)importance of September and just how bad the Rangers and Padres are.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Bryan Mitchell and Joey Lucchesi, what’s real about Hunter Renfroe and other hitters and what there is to look for in the season’s final couple weeks.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss corner outfield conundrum, Wil Myers, Bryan Mitchell and the Reds series. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Luis Urias’ impact (the difference between talent and Hot Lava Talent) plus the rationale behind not letting Jacob Nix try for a complete game. And the Rockies series.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss — what else? It’s Luis Urias Day! What to expect. What not to expect. What it will mean. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what the relatively poor attendance for this past weekend’s Trevor Hoffman celebration means and what the Padres can do about it going forward — and also a little on the upcoming Rockies series. Help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin…staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks and why Andy Green was so angry Wednesday. Plus Jacob Nix talks about why his first start went so well. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner go off on some tangents about the Angels, Padres and bat flips. Plus something cool Austin Hedges taught Joey Lucchesi in Sunday's game. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres outfield situation and Wil Myers being at third base.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the eventful weekend in Chicago, what it means and what to look forward to with Brett Kennedy and others being called up. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the merits of the trades that didn’t happen, what matters and doesn’t matter about the Padres’ awful record. And a future poll for Padres fans.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Trevor Hoffman’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction and what makes sense and doesn’t make sense about possible Padres trades. Never miss an episode of San Diego News Fix and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the merit of watching two last-place teams and the wisdom of putting Bryan Mitchell back in the starting rotation. Never miss an episode of Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're covering the stories you want to know about. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres trade with Cleveland that netted another of the game’s top prospects — and what the acquisition of Francisco Mejia says to Austin Hedges.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss how good the Cubs are and what Eric Hosmer has to do to ultimately prove worthy of his contract. Plus something about a 23-day road trip. Never miss an episode and subscribe here: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:424375776/sounds.rss Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're talking about what you want to listen to. Fill out what you want, skip what you don't. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ upcoming homestand, the importance of Tyson Ross’ starts and the short leash for some players. Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss why Manuel Margot is allowed to make mistakes running the bases and who is the Padres¹ obvious All-Star selection.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Luis Perdomo, Hunter Renfroe and whether it’s better to be the A’s or Padres.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Brad Hand’s trade value and what to look for in the second half. Plus a little on the upcoming battle of last-place teams that strike out a lot. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee discusses the significance of Wil Myers’ return, the Padres’ four-game losing streak and the upcoming four games with the Giants. Plus a little Manny Machado due diligence. And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're talking about what you want to listen to.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the wisdom of trading Brad Hand and Tyson Ross, plus Eric Hosmer‘s impact and bad umpires.

Union-Tribune Sports Editor Jay Posner and Padres beat writer Kevin Acee talk about the Padres’ recent hot streak, what it might mean for the future, and Kevin interviews pitcher Matt Strahm.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming series against the Cardinals, how the Padres bullpen is used and Eric Hosmer’s approach at the plate.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres and how their recent winning could affect potential trades and minor league call-ups. Oh, and the weekend series with the Marlins. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming Braves series and MLB draft. Plus, hear from Padres general manager A. J. Preller. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner preview another series against a team with a worse record than the Padres, talk about what recent uptick in wins means and what it would take for Christian Villanueva to be an All-Star. Plus Phil Hughes answers whether has anything left in the tank.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Hunter Renfroe, Phil Hughes and what can come of the Padres finally playing teams that have even a worse record than they do. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-lava-padcast/id1365225381?mt=2 And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're covering the stories you want to know about. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what the Padres’ recent surge in the standings means and what the upcoming stretch of games could bring.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about what’s real and what’s not now that the Padres are winning more than losing of late. And in the latest segment of “We’ll see,” the apparent difference between Christian Villanueva and Manuel Margot.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the value of the Padres’ trade pieces, the real Travis Jankowski and the need for Eric Lauer to have a good start.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the extremely crowded Padres outfield and where Franmil Reyes fits in to the team’s ongoing audition process.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres' identity problem, future trades and what success looks like this season. Thank you for listening to this episode of Hot Lava Padcast. Please take a minute to take our survey below so we can continue to improve this show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss progress and disappointment the first month of the season, how long the leash is on two starting pitchers and which member of the Padres coaching staff has the least pop.