The San Diego Padres are playing some pretty bad baseball to start the final month of the regular season.

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discussed the team's dismal 1-5 roadtrip after the series loss to the Cincinnati Reds, another rough outing by Casey Mize and why the Padres chose to give Ethan Salas his first major league start behind the plate with a pitcher he had never caught before.

The two then discussed the double whammy of bad news after Craig Stammen discussed a setback for Joe Musgrove, who is dealing with elbow fatigue after his latest rehab start. Will Musgrove pitch again in 2026? Why did Craig Stammen decide to give Manny Machado an off-day versus the Reds with the Padres badly needing a win?

Darren and Marty discussed the Padres strange lineup in the series finale, and why they're done seeing Fernando Tatis at second base. Marty and Darren then hear from frustrated Padres fans, who weigh in on what concerns them the most about this Padres team which just over three weeks to go in the regular season.

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Will the Padres going 0-for-10 with RISP against the Cincinnati Reds come back to haunt them? Time will tell. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres 4-3 loss to the Reds despite a solid outing by Randy Vasquez and two home runs by Fernando Tatis Jr.

The two also discuss if there's reasons to be concerned with a leaky bullpen after a rough outing by Adrian Morejon. Regardless of what the Padres do on Wednesday with Casey Mize on the mound, the team will head back to San Diego to face the Yankees on the heels of a massively disappointing road trip.

Marty and Darren then jump into the Padres news of the day, the arrival of 20-year-old catching prospect Ethan Salas, who arrived in the third inning. The two hear from manager Craig Stammen on what kind of role Salas will have, rave reviews from Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove during their rehab outings, and what it means for playing time for Luis Campusano and Freddy Fermin.

Marty and Darren then discuss the stunning news from the Padres neighbors up north, Artie Moreno selling the Angels to Stan Kroenke, the owner of the Rams, Denver Nuggets and Arsenal, for a record $4 billion dollars.

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The San Diego Padres went 4-2 at home but why does it fill like a homestand of missed opportunities versus the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss if they trust this version of the Padres offense and what to make of the reigning NL Player of the week amassing one hit versus the Pirates. The two discuss the excellent pitching staff, and if it's enough for the Padres to really make a run.

Darren and Marty hear from manager Craig Stammen on some baffling swings from Jackson Merrill and how he dug deep after a rough game to make some adjustments in their sole win versus the Pirates. The duo also hear from Merrill, on what he's searching for and why he can go from looking like he's clueless to the best player on the planet.

The show then welcomes in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell to discuss what's stood out from the Padres series loss to the Pirates and why it's not necessarily a bad thing. Bell discusses why some of the Padres struggles could actually propel them going into September, and why Craig Stammen should employ some small ball when the offense is struggling.

Bell discusses Mason Miller giving up his first home run in over a year and why it can be a sense of relief for a pitcher when an insane streak comes to an end. Marty, Darren and Heath also discuss Miller's usage, and the mutual trust closers and their managers need to have with each other about their health and availability.

The three then discuss Manny Machado playing every single day despite his various ailments, and how that resonates in the clubhouse Are the Padres better off giving Machado a day off despite the collective struggles of the rest of the offense, or does he just need to grind through the final 30 games of the regular season? Marty points out the lack of obvious reinforcements available as the Padres await the return of Samad Taylor and Miguel Andujar.

Marty, Darren and Heath then discuss Casey Mize staying on track for his Friday start versus the. Rays despite his ankle injury after tripping on the dugout steps. The three then weigh in on the silliest baseball injuries, and what to make of Ketel Marte's strange absence from the team.

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From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the San Diego Padres series loss to the Pirates on the heels of sweeping the Twins and the introductions of the new ownership group. The two discuss the shock of seeing Mason Miller give up his first home run in over a year, Miller's comments on human's being idiots sometime and why manager Craig Stammen said he was comfortable using Miller and Morejon, despite their workload.

Marty and Darren also discuss Manny Machado's bruised index finger and slumping offense, and who should bat third should Stammen drop him in the order. Spoiler alert, everyone not named Ty France and Fernando Tatis is in a slump.

The two then discuss the latest ownership news with Joe and Jesse Buss, sons of legendary Lakers owner Jerry Buss joining Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano with a 5% share of the Padres. What kind of role will they have as owners and why does it matter if they had experience in the NBA with roster construction and salary cap issues? Marty and Darren discuss the weird uncertainty that still hangs around the Padres and what this could mean in the future.

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The San Diego Padres new owners are inheriting one of the hottest teams in baseball.

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss the Padres sweep over the Minnesota Twins, the scorching hot Fernando Tatis after his four-hit, two home run performance, and Walker Buehler's third straight quality start. The two hear from Padres manager Craig Stammen on the three-game sweep and why Buehler can smell the postseason.

Darren and Marty hit the biggest takeaways from a busy weekend, the latest on Casey Mize's weird sprained ankle injury, Randy Vasquez's strong statement to stay in the Padres rotation, and the next step for Joe Musgrove. How are the Padres players reacting to the upcoming official introduction of the team's new owners, led by Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano?

The two hear from Manny Machado and Joe Musgrove, and discuss the big uncertainty on how the ownership group will operate. What kind of relationship will Jones and Feliciano have inside the clubhouse and will remotely resemble the special relationship Peter Seidler had with players such as Machado, Tatis and Musgrove?

Marty and Darren hear from an optimistic and upbeat Tatis on anticipation for the new ownership group, and the team and city they are buying into.

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The heat is on.

The San Diego Padres return back home for six big games against the Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates as they remain in the thick of the National League wild card chase.

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to break down the wild card playoff picture, the reasons for the Padres second half surge and who the most dangerous team in the playoff picture is. Glaser breaks down the different reasons for the Padres second half surge, why Luis Campusano has been their most consistent hitter and how he rates defensively behind the plate. That leads to the discussion of the Padres contemplating calling up Ethan Salas and why it does or doesn't make sense.

Darren, Marty and Kyle discuss the merits of calling up Salas, the learning process and what kind of impact he would really have on a playoff race. Glaser also discusses the strange story of Ketel Marte
no-showing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and what kind of impact that has on their wild card chase.

The three then discuss the end of the Peter Seidler and the indelible impact he had on San Diego and the entire Padres organization.

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Are you not entertained???

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres series loss to the New York Mets, the hard-luck Michael King, and the electrifying Fernando Tatis Jr. Some players are built for the spotlight, Tatis is one of them.

The two discuss his incredible grand-slam robbery and two-HR game versus the Mets and why this is the Tatis the Padres have been waiting for. For everything the Padres said about Tatis' production when he wasn't slugging, this is the version of Tatis that could propel the Padres into the playoffs.

Marty and Darren then discuss an important factor for the Padres with Casey Mize, Walker Buehler, Robbie Ray and Michael King producing four straight quality wins for the Padres. The two discuss Joe Musgrove making another rehab start and what Nick Pivetta is doing in Arizona.

Darren and Marty then read tweets from Padres fans, who discuss whether their perspective on the team has changed from a month ago, when the Padres were under .500 and fans were questioning if they should sell at the deadline.

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The sale of the San Diego to Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano is now complete.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed the end of the Peter Seidler and why the next Padres owners have enormous shoes to fill. The two discuss Seidler's investment in San Diego, why he emphasized building trust in the city and his motto "there's a risk to doing nothing."

Marty and Darren discuss what they want to see and hear from the new Padres ownership groups and how it may affect the business and baseball side of the team going forward.

The two then discuss the Padres 2-1 loss to the New York Mets, having four baserunners thrown out at home plate, and how much the team's outlook has changed since trading for Casey Mize and Robbie Ray.

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The San Diego Padres can control their own playoff destiny. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres being back in a playoff spot after a thrilling sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers, the hot Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis, and the evolving race in the National League.

Should the Dodgers and Cubs be looking over their shoulders for their respective division and wild card lead as the Padres are finally playing their best baseball of the season? Marty and Darren welcome in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell to discuss what's changed most about this team since the trade deadline, the message that was sent at the trade deadline when A.J. Preller added to his team instead of selling, and how they've responded.

How much pressure was on Michael King to be the guy amid pitching chaos? The three hear from King on the additions of Ray and Mize, and how much pressure he put on himself to be the ace of the rotation.

The Padres are seeing some excllent production from Luis Campusano and Freddy Fermin, so why on earth would they consider calling up 20-year-old catching prospect Ethan Salas? Darren, Marty and Heath debate the good and bad of calling up Salas, and the impending return of Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove.

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The temperature in San Diego is hot hot hot, and so are the San Diego Padres.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres series win over the Milwaukee Brewers, the sizzling hot Jackson Merrill, a complete .180 by the team's offense and why the most encouraging note of all may be the quality of the starting rotation.

The two discuss the surprising impact Walker Buehler, two years removed from Tommy John surgery, has had on a rotation that was decimated by injury. Marty and Darren also hear what Buehler had to say about his last start and why it's most important in how teams play down the stretch than the early months of the season. 

What kind of decisions will Padres management have to make down the stretch when Joe Musgrove returns? Marty discusses the footage she took of Musgrove throwing at Petco Park on Wednesday afternoon, and if his expected rehab start on Friday could be his final one before rejoining the Padres. The two discuss the current rotation choices, that's been buoyed by the addition of Casey Mize and Robbie Ray

The show discusses the Padres being in the thick of the wild card chase and the different tie-breaking scenarios should they finish in a three-way tie with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies. 

Marty and Darren then discuss Fernando Tatis Jr. moving past Nate Colbert on the Padres all-time HR list with 164, and what it says about the how the Padres used to deal with their stars, versus the statue contracts they handed out under Peter Seidler. The two then discuss the expected Monday vote for Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, and when they will finally be introduced to San Diego. 

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