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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.

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Tampa Bay Rays

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, Joe Musgrove and the Padres’ upcoming series against the Rays.

Aug 28, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Pittsburgh Pirates

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the introduction of new Padres owners Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.

Aug 25, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Minnesota Twins

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres missed opportunities in the Mets series, the upcoming matchup with the Twins and the improved composition of the pitching staff.

Aug 21, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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New York Mets

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres ownership change and the upcoming series against the Mets.

Aug 17, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Cleveland Guardians

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss how well the Padres are playing and their upcoming series against the Guardians.

Aug 14, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Milwaukee Brewers

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s role in getting the Padres going, plus the upcoming series against the Brewers.

Aug 10, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Houston Astros

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ series against the Diamondbacks, what to expect from Robbie Ray and the upcoming series against the Astros.

Aug 7, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Trade deadline

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' trade deadline.

Aug 4, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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San Francisco Giants

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ situation as the trade deadline approaches.

Jul 30, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Colorado Rockies

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ possible roads ahead of the trade deadline.

Jul 28, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Miami Marlins

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ stumbling toward the trade deadline as they prepare to play the Marlins.

Jul 24, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Atlanta Braves

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' missed opportunity in Kansas City, the offense's role in the pitching struggles and the upcoming series against the Braves.

Jul 20, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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Kansas City Royals

Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the importance of the Padres' upcoming road trip.

Jul 17, 2026 · latimes.studios@gmail.com (Hot Lava Padcast)

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