Braden gives his thoughts on the early season struggles of Jason Heyward and Yuli Gurriel and discusses how long the Padres can afford to be patient with two of their veteran bats.

Braden recaps the Padres’ comeback win over the Cubs to avoid the sweep and makes the case for keeping Kyle Hart in the rotation despite a rough outing. He shares the latest on Yu Darvish’s health and breaks down when the Padres need him most. Braden also explains why the University of Houston’s rise should be the model for SDSU and other non-Power programs, then wraps up with a preview of the Padres' series against the A’s and how their lineup needs to improve against left-handed pitching.

Braden dives into the Padres’ ongoing struggles against left-handed pitching and what it means for their lineup construction moving forward. He also revisits the case for Kyle Hart as the fifth starter and previews the start of their series against the Athletics.

Braden breaks down how the University of Houston’s rise to national relevance should serve as the model for San Diego State and other non-Power conference schools trying to thrive in the modern college athletics landscape.

Braden shares the latest news on Yu Darvish’s status and discusses the critical moments when the Padres will need him at his absolute best to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Braden recaps the Padres’ gritty comeback win on Sunday to salvage the series in Chicago and explains why Kyle Hart deserves to remain the team’s fifth starter despite his rough outing.

Braden breaks down Magoon Gwath’s decision to return to San Diego State after withdrawing from the transfer portal and introduces a new point guard set to join the Aztecs this fall. Plus, a preview of the Padres' upcoming series against the Cubs in Chicago. Finally, Blanche Alverson joins the show to discuss her new role as the head coach of USD women’s basketball.

Braden breaks down the key statistical improvement that could elevate Fernando Tatis Jr. into the MVP conversation. Plus, a deep dive into the latest MLB Power Rankings—where do the Padres stand after their historic start?

Braden dives into the Padres' red-hot 7-0 start, putting their historic run into perspective. Plus, the fallout from Jackson Merrill’s long-term contract extension—how does it impact the team moving forward?

Welcome to the 97.3 The Fan Padres Roundtable—your ultimate podcast for all things San Diego Padres! Hosted by Ben Higgins, Steve Woods, Braden Surprenant, Chris Ello, Matt Skraby, and Paul Reindl, this episode covers the Padres' hot start to the 2025 season, the latest big splurges by the team, and what's next for AJ Preller and the roster.

In this episode, the roundtable dives into the team's strong performance early on, discusses the big signings and investments that are shaping the Padres' future, and speculates on AJ Preller’s next moves—from potential trades to roster changes. With lively debates and expert analysis, this is the perfect podcast for any Padres fan looking for insider information, predictions, and baseball banter.

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