Hot Lava Podcast

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finely discuss the Padres' struggles with scoring while runners are on base and the upcoming Phillies series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres at the midpoint of the season, the lineup switch, the bullpen and the upcoming series against the Reds.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the return of Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts getting hot and James Wood coming to town with the Nationals.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres and Dodgers, Mike Shildt and Dave Roberts and where the Padres are as a team.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ plight in the NL West now that the Giants got Rafael Devers, facing Shohei Ohtani on the mound, the reemergence of Fernando Tatis Jr. and the upcoming Dodgers series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series against the Dodgers, the "pitching crisis" and the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres offense, surprise contributions from certain pitchers and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the state of the Padres' starting rotation, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and the upcoming series against the Brewers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ need in left field, the state of the starting rotation and their upcoming series against the Giants and stretch of games against NL West teams.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss injuries to Michael King and Yu Darvish, the Padres grueling June slate and the upcoming series against the Pirates.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ losing streak and the upcoming series against the Braves.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ recent struggles, the importance of Manny Machado and the upcoming series against the Blue Jays.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the recent performances by Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, the Padres bullpen and the start of the “Vedder Cup” against the Mariners.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres series in Colorado, the starting rotation with Yu Darvish’s return not too far away and the upcoming series against the Angels.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ series in New York, the return of Jackson Merrill and the upcoming series against the dreadful Rockies.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ sweep of the Pirates, Fernando Tatís Jr.’s amazing ninth inning on Saturday, the return of Jackson, Merrill and the upcoming series against the Yankees.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Xander Bogaerts, Tyler Wade, the Padres’ bounce back series against the Giants and upcoming series against the Pirates.

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

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series win over the Cubs, Oscar Gonzalez and the upcoming series against the Astros.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres starting pitching, injury updates and the upcoming series against the Cubs.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres starting rotation, injuries to Jake Cronenworth, Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. and the upcoming series against the Rockies.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley recap the Padres' series against the Cubs and look ahead to three games in Sacramento against the Athletics. Also: what to make of the starting pitching and when there might be some roster moves.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres opening homestand, their relentless style of play, how the stars are shining and Jackson Merrill’s contract.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' season-opening four-game sweep of the Braves, Fernando Tatis jr. in the lead-off role, strong performances by the bench and bullpen and the upcoming series against the Guardians.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres upcoming season, the roster composition and what is important for them to achieve their goals. Plus a remembrance of Bryce Miller.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss early impressions from spring training, roster construction and some of the Padres' newest additions.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the Padres lawsuit, the team’s payroll and what it all means.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the controversy surrounding the Padres and Dodgers as they continue the National League Division Series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming National League Division Series between the Padres and Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres and Braves wild-card series.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' series in Arizona, with all its playoff implications.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the playoff picture and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the significance of the series against the White Sox, pitching plans heading into the postseason and the Padres’ MVP.

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.