On this week’s Padres Roundtable, Ben Higgins is joined by Steven Woods, Tony Gwynn Jr., Braden Surprenant, Matt Skraby, and Chris Ello for a lively and in-depth conversation on all things Padres.

Topics include:

Luis Arraez’s viral cold shoulder — a big deal or just baseball?

Breaking down “Shildt Ball” and how it’s reshaping the Padres

Tony Gwynn Jr. throws down hot takes on power vs. contact hitters

Padres’ improved roster depth and its impact early in the season

Why the Rockies — statistically the worst team in baseball — always seem to beat the Padres

Is Bud Black the secret sauce?

Superstitions and curses (yes, Charlie Blackman’s beard comes up)

Are the Giants scarier than the Diamondbacks right now?

And a fun MLB stadium draft you won’t want to miss

Whether you're a die-hard Padres fan or just love baseball talk with personality, this one has something for everyone.

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