Hot Lava Podcast

Apr 14 2025 351 ep. 25 mins 101
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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.

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Chicago Cubs

Apr 14 2025 31 mins  
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres starting pitching, injury updates and the upcoming series against the Cubs.

Colorado Rockies

Apr 11 2025 30 mins  
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.

at Athletics

Apr 07 2025 30 mins  
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.

at Chicago Cubs

Apr 03 2025 28 mins  
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.

Cleveland Guardians

Mar 31 2025 28 mins  
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.

Atlanta Braves

Mar 26 2025 31 mins  
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.

Padres in Peoria

Feb 19 2025 32 mins  
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss early impressions from spring training, roster construction and some of the Padres' newest additions.

Offseason news

Jan 30 2025 42 mins  
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the Padres lawsuit, the team’s payroll and what it all means.

NLDS Petco Park preview

Oct 08 2024 31 mins  
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the controversy surrounding the Padres and Dodgers as they continue the National League Division Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers (NLDS)

Oct 04 2024 33 mins  
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the upcoming National League Division Series between the Padres and Dodgers.