Padres split doubleheader with Phillies, raising questions about their playoff potential. Can San Diego overcome their offensive struggles and make a deep postseason run?

Host Javier Reyes and guest Karthik Venkataraman break down the San Diego Padres' recent double-header, highlighting Manny Machado's All-Star selection and Nick Pivetta's strong outing. The discussion covers Robert Suarez's shaky closing, one word to describe the season so far, and their position in the wild card race, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s hitting woes, and more! Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres split doubleheader against Phillies

5:32 Robert Suarez panic attack

10:55 Analyzing Game 2 loss to Phillies

16:10 Manny Machado named All-Star starter

20:32 One word to describe Padres' season

25:53 Looking ahead to trade deadline and playoffs

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