Braden reacts to the Padres sending Kyle Hart back to the minors and dives into why Petco Park continues to be one of the biggest homefield advantages in all of baseball.

Braden breaks down the Padres’ resilience amid injuries and explains why the Dodgers’ supposed depth isn’t as strong as it’s made out to be.

Braden gives his early season letter grade for the Padres and takes calls from listeners who weigh in with their own. He also breaks down key stats that show how San Diego is managing its injury bug and highlights which players need to step up with runners in scoring position. Plus, Eddie Brown from the San Diego Union-Tribune joins the show to preview the 2025 NFL Draft.

Braden talks about the Padres’ struggles with runners in scoring position and who needs to step up at the plate. Plus, Eddie Brown from the San Diego Union-Tribune joins the show to preview the 2025 NFL Draft.

Braden dives into key stats that highlight how the Padres have managed to stay afloat despite a wave of injuries. From lineup shuffling to bullpen depth, here's how San Diego is surviving the grind.

Braden hands out his early season letter grade for the San Diego Padres and takes calls from listeners weighing in with their own evaluations. Are the Padres exceeding expectations or just getting started?

After a scorching start to the season, the Padres have hit a bump — going 2–4 on their latest road trip. Is this just a speed bump, or something more concerning?

Chris Ello hosts this week’s Padres Roundtable alongside Braden Surprenant, Steven Woods, Matt Skraby, Tony Gwynn Jr, and Sam Levitt to dissect the team’s current form, explore where things are slipping, and debate whether the Padres can hold steady until reinforcements arrive.

Also in this week’s Roundtable:

📉 What’s going wrong after the Padres’ hot start?

🧢 Roundtable Draft: Which former Padres deserve more love?

⚖️ 7th-Inning Stretch: You're MLB commissioner for a day — what rule are you changing?

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Braden reacts to the Padres trying to stay afloat amidst injuries, discusses Gavin Sheets earning more playing time, and breaks down the NCAA's proposed rule changes that could usher in the pay-for-play era. He previews Game 2 vs. the Tigers, explores WWE’s upcoming San Diego stop, and gives an early look at potential NL West trade deadline moves—plus, can the Padres get revenge on Jack Flaherty tonight?

Braden breaks down the NCAA's proposed rule changes that would allow schools to directly pay athletes, marking a significant shift in college sports. He also previews Game 2 of the Padres-Tigers series, discussing how the Padres can capitalize on Detroit's offensive struggles.

Braden previews how the trade deadline could shake up the NL West and what moves each team might make. He also looks ahead to tonight’s matchup against Jack Flaherty, who shut the Padres down in Spring Training—can they get revenge in Detroit?