Padres and Playdates

The Padres are getting HOT at exactly the right time, and Ethan Salas just gave us one of the most electric moments of the season with a WALK-OFF!

This week, we’re talking all things Ethan, the offense finally heating up, record-breaking moments, and the energy surrounding this team as we head into the final stretch of the regular season.

Plus, we’re looking ahead to a potential CLINCH this weekend against LA or Arizona 👀 and breaking down everything else happening in Padres news as October gets closer.

The vibes are HIGH. The faith is being kept. And we are officially ALL IN ON ETHAN.

⚾️ Padres baseball
🔥 Ethan Salas walk-off
🏆 Playoff + clinching scenarios
🤎 Players getting hot at the right time
🗣️ All the latest Padres news

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This week, we’re joined by Josh to talk all things Padres, content creation, and education! We get into what it’s like balancing life as educators and content creators, how we’re keeping the faith heading into the postseason, and share our playoff predictions as October baseball gets underway.

Plus, we discuss the important stuff, like how Jake Cronenworth may have a promising future in education if this whole professional baseball thing doesn’t work out. 😂

From creating Padres content to teaching kids to surviving the emotional roller coaster of playoff baseball, this episode has a little bit of everything.

⚾️ In this episode: content creation, life as educators, Padres playoff talk and predictions, keeping the faith this postseason, and our backup career plan for Jake Cronenworth.

Follow Padres & Playdates for more Padres talk, player interviews, behind-the-scenes adventures, and plenty of chaos along the way.

The Padres & Playdates moms took San Francisco! In Episode 43, we’re recapping our trip to the Bay, from playing tourists around the city and getting a behind-the-scenes tour of Oracle Park to watching the Padres’ offense finally HEAT UP. 🔥

And with San Diego right in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, we’re talking about what this late-season surge means, how we’re feeling heading into the final stretch, and whether the boys can keep the momentum going into October. 👀⚾️

But obviously, it wouldn’t be a Padres & Playdates trip without a little chaos...

Apparently wearing Padres gear at Oracle Park was enough for one woman to decide she wanted to FIGHT Anais at the game. 😂 So yes, we’re telling that story too.

🌉 Being tourists in San Francisco
⚾️ Our behind-the-scenes Oracle Park tour
🔥 The Padres offense coming alive
🏆 The NL Wild Card race
😂 And the Oracle Park altercation we definitely did not have on our itinerary

Grab a drink and catch up with us. San Francisco, we may have left our hearts with you... but we brought the drama home. 😂

This week we’re joined by the one and only Brooke Cronenworth! 🤎💛

Brooke takes us inside her life in baseball, from growing up in a baseball family to building her own career, and eventually marrying our favorite adorable second baseman, Jake Cronenworth. 🥹⚾️

We chat about what life with a Major Leaguer actually looks like on AND off the field, the realities of the baseball schedule, her own career and podcast, growing up around the game, and what it’s like experiencing Padres baseball from a completely different perspective.

And obviously, we had to ask the most important question of all...

Does Brooke know about Jake’s biggest fan, Gerry?! 😂

Such a fun, candid conversation about baseball, careers, marriage, family, and everything that happens when the cameras aren't rolling.

🎙️ Episode 42: Married to the Game
⚾️ Featuring Brooke Cronenworth
🤎 Padres, baseball life & behind the scenes
💍 Life with Jake
😂 And yes... Gerry.

The Padres are HOT and we’re here for it. 🔥 This week we’re breaking down the winning streak, the sweep of the Brewers, and which Padres are heating up at exactly the right time.

We also get into the latest MLB salary cap and salary floor rumors, what they could mean for baseball (and the Padres 👀), plus a few hot takes because obviously we have opinions.

Are the Padres officially hitting their stride? Is this team built for a serious run? And what could a salary cap actually mean for MLB?

Grab a drink and come talk baseball with us. 🤎💛

⚾️ Padres winning streak
🧹 Sweeping the Brewers
🔥 Who’s heating up
💰 MLB salary cap & floor talk
🌶️ Hot takes & more

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We’re coming to you from Petco Park for a very special episode with the voices of Padres radio, Jesse Agler and Tony Gwynn Jr.!

We talk all things baseball and broadcasting, from how Jesse and Tony got their starts in the industry to what actually separates a play-by-play announcer from a color analyst. They break down the differences between calling a game on radio vs. TV, what goes into preparing for a broadcast, and the moments that have shaped their careers.

Jesse gives us the story behind his now-iconic “GONNA GOOOO!” home run call, and we get into the pretty serendipitous way he and Tony ended up in the booth together and why their partnership works so well.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Padres & Playdates without going a little off script. 😂 We share plenty of laughs, talk Padres baseball, behind-the-scenes moments, career highs and everything in between.

A huge thank you to Jesse and Tony for joining us and to the Padres for having us at Petco Park for an episode we’ll never forget!

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This week we're talking all things Padres as the MLB trade deadline approaches. We discuss the latest trade rumors, who the Padres should target, whether they should be buyers or sellers, and what moves could help push this team into the postseason.

We also talk about the Padres heating up, Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. coming up with huge plays, and why Luis Rengifo is quickly becoming one of our favorite additions.

Plus, we share details about our upcoming interview with Jesse Agler and Tony Gwynn Jr. at Petco Park.

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This week we're joined by Alayna from Red Hot Takes for an episode full of Padres chaos, baseball opinions, and plenty of laughs.

We catch up on summer life, hear about Alayna's job as a surf instructor, and dive into the question every Padres fan is asking: what on earth is going on with this team? We break down the biggest storylines, make our MLB trade deadline predictions, discuss whether a lockout could actually happen next season, and let Alayna unleash her signature Red Hot Takes on everything Padres.

Whether you agree with her or not, this episode is guaranteed to get you talking.

🎙️ Topics include:
• Summer catch-up
• Surf instructor life
• What's happening with the Padres?
• MLB trade deadline predictions
• Will there be a lockout next season?
• Alayna's hottest Padres takes
• Plenty of baseball banter, laughs, and chaos

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: What's your hottest Padres take right now?

The Padres are hanging around, but is it time to panic... or keep the faith? This week we're breaking down the current state of the Padres, the latest trade rumors, Mason Miller being San Diego's lone All-Star representative, and the nostalgic 5th inning tribute celebrating America's 250th birthday with a The Sandlot nod. Plus, we're catching up on everything happening in our lives this summer, because baseball is only part of the story.

What does it take to become one of San Diego's most recognizable news anchors while raising a family and staying true to yourself?

This week on Padres & Playdates, we're joined by Heather Lake from FOX 5 San Diego for an inspiring and hilarious conversation about chasing big dreams, building a career in television, and life as a San Diego mom.

Heather shares how she started her career at Fox 5, what it's like getting recognized at the grocery store, and why she'll always be a die-hard San Diego Padres fan. She also tells the unforgettable story of having a panic attack before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Petco Park, proving that even TV personalities get nervous.

Whether you're a Padres fan, a parent, or someone pursuing a dream of your own, this episode is packed with laughs, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else.

⚾ In this episode:
• Heather Lake's journey to FOX 5 San Diego
• Chasing your dream career
• Getting recognized around town
• Life as a San Diego mom
• Her love for the San Diego Padres
• The truth about throwing out the first pitch at Petco Park

🎙️ Padres & Playdates is the podcast where baseball, parenting, and San Diego culture come together.

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