Braden takes a look back at a perfect weekend in Pittsburgh including a close look at Fernando Tatis Jr's 9th inning on Saturday night and we hear from Mike Shildt after yesterday's win

On the full May 2nd edition of the Braden Surprenant Show, Braden lays out what's at stake for the Padres in the month of May and when we might see Kyle Hart pitch again. He recaps the biggest surprises and disappointments from MLB’s first month of action, and reacts to Brandon Lockridge being activated — including how he should be re-integrated into the lineup.

Kyle Glaser joins the show to give insight on top prospects, and Braden explains why Lockridge’s return could help Gavin Sheets thrive. Chris Ello hops on for a crossover to talk Padres baseball and address a listener’s question about San Diego State baseball. Finally, Drake Hills recaps San Diego FC’s loss to Real Salt Lake and previews Saturday’s matchup with FC Dallas.

In Hour 4, Braden discusses how Brandon Lockridge's return could help put Gavin Sheets in a better position to succeed. Chris Ello joins for a crossover segment to talk Padres baseball and respond to a listener question about San Diego State baseball. Plus, Drake Hills stops by to recap San Diego FC’s 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake and preview Saturday’s matchup with FC Dallas, fresh off a huge win over Inter Miami.

In Hour 3, Braden reacts to the Padres activating outfielder Brandon Lockridge and shares how he thinks Lockridge should be re-integrated into the lineup. Later in the hour, Kyle Glaser joins the show to talk Padres prospects, depth, and what to expect moving forward.

In Hour 2, Braden recaps the wild first month of the 2025 MLB season — highlighting the biggest surprises, breakout players, and biggest disappointments around the league. From unexpected contenders to underwhelming stars, Braden breaks it all down and gives his early verdict on which trends are real and which teams are just off to fluky starts.

Braden kicks off the Friday show by laying out what's on the line for the San Diego Padres heading into a pivotal month of May. With a tough stretch of games ahead, how the Padres handle this month could define their season. Plus, Braden shares his thoughts on when we might see Kyle Hart return to the big-league rotation — and what it means for the Padres’ pitching strategy moving forward.

Braden opens the show explaining why he believes the Padres are true World Series contenders and how strong coaching has helped San Diego weather early adversity. In Hour 2, he breaks down the subtle brilliance of Luis Arraez and weighs whether the Padres should explore a long-term extension. Hour 3 highlights the massive impact of returning players and the emergence of 18-year-old prospect Leodalis De Vries—could he debut sooner than expected? Braden also outlines the fierce NL playoff race with the Dodgers, Cubs, Phillies, Mets, and more standing in the Padres’ way.

Braden breaks down the Padres' resurgence as key players return from injury, pushing them from contenders to legitimate postseason threats. Plus, he dives into the hype around 18-year-old phenom Leo De Vries and why his MLB debut might not be far off. Braden also maps out the loaded NL playoff picture—can the Padres survive the most competitive league in baseball?

Braden dives into the brilliance of Luis Arraez and why his contributions often go beyond the box score. From elite bat-to-ball skills to clubhouse impact, Braden discusses whether the Padres should consider extending him long-term.

Braden kicks off the show explaining why he believes the San Diego Padres are legitimate World Series contenders. From their consistent execution to strong leadership in the dugout, Braden breaks down what makes this team so well-coached and dangerous heading into May.