Braden takes a look at the Padres starting rotation and what they've done this season and compares it against the averages of the starting rotations from all 12 playoff teams from 2025 before going over today's lineup against the Chicago Cubs

Last night showed that pesky can beat power as the Padres take the first game of this three-game series against the Chicago Cubs in their first meeting since last year's Wild Card Series behind nine runs on 14 hits. Braden is back from Stagecoach to break down the series opener against the Cubbies including a rough win for Randy Vásquez, the end of Mason Miller's scoreless innings streak and a potential injury to Manny Machado. We will also get Braden's take on whether or not Germán Márquez has passed Walker Buehler in the starting rotation battle, Jake Cronenworth's continued struggles, an update on Jeremiah Estrada and comedians Josh Nelson and Louie Centanni come in for a visit in-studio

Braden takes final calls on Jake Cronenworth and Germán Márquez before comedians Josh Nelson and Louie Centanni join the show for some Padres-Cubs banter before the middle game of the series

Braden takes another look at Jake Cronenworth's swing metrics and how he has been changing his swing over the last week since our last deep-dive before callers weigh in and wondering whether or not Germán Márquez has overtaken Walker Buehler in the starting rotation battle

Braden recaps his weekend at Stagecoach before diving into the struggling Nick Castellanos and Jake Cronenworth and looking at the bench options for the Padres and why they can afford to wait on the bench changes

Braden returns from Stagecoach to discuss last night's Padres win over the Cubbies and the controversial fair/foul call in the 9th inning that could've lead to an even bigger inning for the Cubs

A fun weekend in Mexico City had a bit of a surprising and sour end after what seemed like a sure sweep turned into a surprising series split against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Matt Skraby is here to fill in for Braden today and will discuss the Padres series in Mexico City against Arizona before diving into the top storylines coming out of the weekend such as the great start from Germán Márquez, the continued lack of offensive support from the team's stars and the Reaper making team history. We will also be joined by the broadcaster for the Padres High Single A affiliate Fort Wayne Tin Caps Jaden Taylor, to discuss how the Padres top prospects are doing after a month of Minor League Baseball as well as a look at San Diego FC's rough patch continuing against the Portland Timbers on Saturday night

Skraby discusses Germán Márquez and his standing against Walker Buehler in the rotation before bringing up the guys that are coming up through the organization and who they could possibly replace

Skraby is joined by Fort Wayne TinCaps broadcaster Jaden Taylor to give his first update of the season on the Padres High-A affiliate before Frank breaks down San Diego FC's loss to the Portland Timbers over the weekend

Skraby gives his flowers to Luis Campusano for his hot start to the season and then discusses what the Padres could do with Jake Cronenworth before today's Sports Thread