Hot Lava Podcast
The Union-Tribune’s Padres writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Ryan Finley discuss all things Padres — the significance of the upcoming series, who’s hot and who’s not plus the comings and goings of all the hot lava talent in the minors.
Episodes
May 6, 2024 • 31 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what Luis Arraez means to the Padres lineup, ongoing starting pitching issues and the upcoming Cubs series.
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May 5, 2024 • 32 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' starting pitching, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s slump and the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.
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April 29, 2024 • 25 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what is wrong with the Padres and the upcoming series against the Reds.
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April 26, 2024 • 24 mins
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.
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April 22, 2024 • 26 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Xander Bogaerts, Graham Pauley, Robert Suarez and the importance of the upcoming series against the Rockies.
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April 19, 2024 • 22 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about Jackson Merrill, Michael King and the upcoming series against the Blue Jays.
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April 15, 2024 • 26 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ eventful weekend in Los Angeles and the upcoming series against the Brewers.
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April 12, 2024 • 24 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what the Padres’ record means, Jurickson Profar’s hot start and the upcoming Dodgers series.
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April 8, 2024 • 18 mins
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.
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April 4, 2024 • 25 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ victory on Wednesday, Luis Campusano, Fernando Tatis Jr. and the upcoming series against the Giants.
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April 1, 2024 • 24 mins
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.
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March 27, 2024 • 32 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' reopening the season against the Giants and what to expect in 2024.
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March 19, 2024 • 30 mins
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.
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February 22, 2024 • 27 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk Jackson Merrill, Jairo Iriarte and the switch in the middle infield.
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February 8, 2024 • 36 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ offseason, talk about Mike Shildt and preview spring training.
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October 25, 2023 • 31 mins
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.
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September 29, 2023 • 33 mins
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.
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September 22, 2023 • 31 mins
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.
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September 15, 2023 • 30 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Kevin's story on the Padres' culture and what is portrayed as a lack of engagement and cohesion.
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September 11, 2023 • 30 mins
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.
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