Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

Manny Machado smashed a grand slam to put an exclamation point on a 5-run 9th inning that gave the Padres a 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals to start the 2nd half of the season with their 4th win in 5 games.
 

Jake Cronenworth singled leading off the 9th and went to 3rd on a single by Jose Iglesias. Elias Díaz put down his 2nd safety squeeze of the game, scoring Cronenworth to give San Diego a 3-2 lead. Fernando Tatis Jr.’s single and a walk to Luis Arraez loaded the bases for Manny, who crushed a bullet into the Padres bullpen.
 

The Pads led 2-0 into the 8th, but CJ Abrams’ 2-run homer off Jason Adam tied the game at 2.
 

Xander Bogaerts had 2 hits and scored a run for the Padres. Wandy Peralta (4-1) pitched 1 1/3 innings to pick up the W.
 

The Nats have lost 5 straight and 9 of their last 10 games.
 

The Padres took a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning when Jackson Merrill singled and scored on Cronenworth’s sacrifice fly.
 

Bogaerts led off the 6th inning with a bloop double, went to 3rd on a bunt single by Cronenworth and scored on Díaz’s 1st squeeze bunt to make it 2-0.
 

Dylan Cease went 5 1/3 innings for the Padres, giving up just 4 singles and striking out 10 without walk ing anyone.

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The Pads and Nats play game 2 of this 3-game series vs the Nationals tomorrow in Washington, with 1st pitch set for 3:45pm.

Yu Darvish (0-1, 6.48 ERA) will take the mound for the Padres, against Washington’s Mitchell Parker. (5-10, 5.12)

We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber- 'LIVE' and FREE on YouTube right after the game, and uploaded wherever you get your audio content and ROKU right after the 'LIVE' show…

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San Diego Padres face crucial decisions as trade deadline looms. Will aggressive moves reshape their playoff hopes?

Host Javier Reyes analyzes potential left field acquisitions and weighs the pros and cons of trading top prospects like Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries in order to acquire much-needed lineup depth. The discussion also covers pitching rotation health, with focus on Michael King and Yu Darvish's impact, examines the battle for the fifth rotation spot between Randy Vasquez and Ryan Berger, among others, and assesses Jackson Merrill's sluggish start to the season.

0:00 Intro: Second half of Padres season begins

5:07 Will Padres trade prospect Ethan Salas?

10:10 Strength of schedule for second half

15:17 Darvish and King's health crucial for rotation

20:24 Battle for fifth starter spot continues?

25:00 Jackson Merrill's development in second half

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San Diego Padres fans, get ready for a deep dive into the team's top 5 positive developments from the first half of the 2025 MLB season! From bullpen dominance to unexpected offensive contributions, this analysis covers it all.

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' bullpen excellence, Nick Pivetta's breakout performance, and Gavin Sheets' clutch hitting. The discussion also highlights Manny Machado's continued elite play and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s defensive transformation in the outfield. Key stats and player comparisons provide context for the Padres' success and potential moving forward.

0:00 Recapping Padres' first half positives

5:06 Bullpen success: Four Horsemen lead the charge

12:17 Nick Pivetta: Surprise star of the rotation

17:54 Manny Machado's impressive offensive resurgence at 33

22:27 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s stellar outfield defense

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San Diego Padres season has been a tumultuous one heading into the MLB All-Star break. What's behind their underperformance?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the top 5 most disappointing aspects of the Padres' 2023 campaign. From Dylan Cease's inconsistent pitching to Yuki Matsui's bullpen struggles, no stone is left unturned. Javi analyzes Luis Campusano's lack of playing time, roster depth issues, and the team's baffling regression with runners in scoring position, especially in regards to Xander Bogaerts. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Top 5 disappointing Padres tings so far

4:06 Dylan Cease's underwhelming 1st half

12:50 Luis Campusano's lack of playing time

15:53 Padres depth issues and left field problems

21:26 Struggles with runners in scoring position

25:31 Preview of upcoming episodes and outro

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Kyle Schwarber's clutch performance in the first-ever All-Star Game swing-off stuns fans. The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down this historic moment, analyzing player selections and debating potential improvements. From Cal Raleigh's impressive Home Run Derby showing to nostalgic discussions about past events, the hosts dive deep into the evolution of All-Star festivities.

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All-Star Snubs and Trade Deadline Drama: Padres and D-backs Face Some MAJOR Questions

Can the Padres capitalize on their wild card position? Will the Diamondbacks become sellers at the trade deadline? Javier Reyes and Millard Thomas break down the MLB All-Star break, debating controversial selections and predicting Home Run Derby outcomes. The hosts analyze Fernando Tatis Jr.'s All-Star nod, discuss Eugenio Suarez's potential trade value, and speculate on both teams' strategies for the second half. With insights on the Home Run Derby candidates and the Padres' need for clutch hitting, this crossover episode tackles the burning questions facing both franchises. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: All-Star break is upon us!

5:08 Why the MLB All-Star Game timing needs improvement

10:43 Debating All-Star Game snubs and selections

16:48 Home Run Derby predictions and participant choices

21:28 Diamondbacks and Padres: Buy or sell at trade deadline?

28:05 Final thoughts and farewell to Millard

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Padres stun Phillies with series win. Is a playoff push on the horizon?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's impressive victory, highlighting Nick Pivetta's clutch performance and Jackson Merrill's breakout/bounceback game. The discussion also covers Yu Darvish's pitching, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s batting improvements, and even the return of Luis Campusano. Key topics for the mailbag section include include Adrian Morejon's historic All-Star selection, the concept of championship windows in MLB, most anticipated 2nd-half storylines, and more! Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres win series against Phillies

5:06 Jackson Merrill's breakout game and performance

10:13 Luis Campusano called up, struggles continue

13:16 Padres draft Cruise Schoolcraft in first round

14:47 Adrian Morejon makes All-Star team, Padres history

15:48 Mailbag: Answering listener questions and comments

21:54 Jackson Merrill's sophomore slump

26:29 Expectations for Padres pitching rest of season

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Luis Arraez flew out to deep left-center field with the game-winning run on 1st base to end the game, and the Philadelphia Phillies escaped Petco Park with a 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres to wrap up the 1st half of the season and hit the all-star break.

Pinch-hitter Jake Cronenworth drew a 4-pitch walk to start the 9th, Bryce Johnson laid down a sacrifice bunt, and Elias Diaz popped out, they walked Fernando Tatis Jr., to face Arraez.

Jose Iglesias Manny Machado Manny singled and Xander Bogaerts walked to greet reliever Orion Kerkering, but Jackson Merrill popped out and Jose Iglesias flew out to end the threat.

The Phillies took a 2-1 lead in the 8th, when rookie David Morgan relieved Arian Morejon after Bryce Harper’s 1-out double. Morgan struck out out Nick Castellanos for our #2, but JD Realmuto doubled to left-center to score Harper.

Jose Iglesias’ RBI single off Christopher Sanchez with the infield in scored Manny Machado in the bottom of the 7th to tie the game at 1-1. Machado led off the inning with a single, went to 2nd on Xander Bogaerts’ single, and scored on Iglesias’ hit last the dove of 2nd baseman Bryson Stott.

The hit and RBI were sweet redemption for Iglesias, who struck out with the bases loaded to end the bottom of the 1st against Sanchez, who settled in and dominated the Padres after that.

Pivetta deserved better. The right-handed gave up just 1 unearned run on 3 hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out 8 and walking 3, yet he remains stuck on 9 wins. Pivetta could easily have 3-4 more wins with some run support.

After striking out Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber, Pivetta issued a 2-out walk to Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos reached on a rare throwing error by Manny Machado, and Realmuto reached on an infield single, loading the bases for

Stott, who hit a chopper to 1st. Luis Arraez’s throw bounced off Pivetta’s glove, and was ruled an error on Arraez.

Sanchez went 7.1 innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 earned run, with 6 strikeouts.

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The Padres hit the all-star break

Manny Machado will start at 3rd base for the National League, and Robert Suarez, Jason Adam and Adrian Morejon coming out of the bullpen.,

The Pads start the 2nd half with a 3-game series vs the Nationals in Washington, with 1st pitch set for 3:45pm Friday night’s opener.

We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber- 'LIVE' and FREE on YouTube right after the game, and uploaded wherever you get your audio content and ROKU right after the 'LIVE' show…

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The San Diego Padres came back twice against Philadelphia Phillies Ace Zach Wheeler to beat the NL-East leaders 5-4 at Petco Park and take a 2-0 series lead and set themselves up to go for the sweep in tomorrow’s finale.

Manny Machado hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly, Jackson Merrill hit 2 home runs off Phillies’ ace Wheeler, tying the game both times, and the Padres’ bullpen- minus their 3 all-star relievers- slammed the door on the Phillies.

With  having pitched back-to-back days,  closer Robert Suarez, Jason Adam and Adrian Morejon

Jeremiah Estrada struck out Trea Turner, got Kyle Schwarber on a fly ball to left, and Bryce Harper to ground to 1st to close it out.

Yuki Matsui got Brandon Marsh to pop out with runners in 1st & 3rd and 2 outs in the 8th inning.

Machado drove in Fernando Tatis Jr., who had just gone from 1st to 3rd on Luis Arraez’s single with 1 out in the 7th.

Manny had just made a beautiful play to get Edmondo Sosa on a chopper to 3rd with the bases loaded to help rookie David Morgan get out of the jam.

Merrill’s 2nd homer tied the game at 4 in the bottom

of the 6th, sending the Petco Park crowd into a frenzy.

Merrill- who walked 3x in yesterday’s series opener- came into the game mired in a 5-53 slump, and he hadn’t homered since May 27th.

Sosa ripped a 2-out, 2-run single off Yu Darvish- making his 2nd start of the season- to give the Phillies a 4-2 lead.

Merrill’s 1st homer- an opposite field shot in the 2nd- tied the game at 2. Martin Maldonado singled in Jake Cronenworth- who had doubled-

Darvish gave the Ohiloies the early lead in the top of the 2nd inning, hitting Alec Bohm with a pitch, then throwing the ball away on Nick Castellanos’ grounder to the mound, allowing Bohm to score, then giving up an RBI single to JB Realmuto scoring Castellanos.

In the bottom half, Merrill  snapped his career-worst slump with a 2-run home run scoring Gavin Sheets to tie the game at 2.

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The Padres and Phillies play the 3rd and final game of this series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 1: 10pm PT to start the series.

Nick Pivetta (9-2, 3.07 ERA) will take the ball for the Padres against Christopher Sanchez (7-2, 2.59) for the Phillies.

We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber- 'LIVE' and FREE on YouTube right after the game, and uploaded wherever you get your audio content and ROKU right after the 'LIVE' show..

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The Padres and Phillies play game 2 tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 4:35pm PT to start the series.

Yu Darvish (0-1, 4.91 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Padres against Zach Wheeler (9-3, 2.17) for the Phillies.

We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber- 'LIVE' and FREE on YouTube right after the game, and uploaded wherever you get your audio content and ROKU right after the 'LIVE' show..

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