The All-Star break is over and your girls are back—and so are the Padres. We’re recapping the dramatic walk-off home run to close out the first half, celebrating our return to the Top 10 in the power rankings, and sharing why (for once) we’re both feeling optimistic.

We also look ahead to the trade deadline and what the Padres need to make a serious push. Plus, we dive into the emotional and powerful story of Adrián Morejón, from defecting from Cuba as a teenager to becoming a key part of the Padres bullpen. It’s heartbreaking, it’s inspiring, and it’s the kind of story that reminds us why we love this game.