The Darren Smith Show

MLB analyst Mark Sweeney discussed the blame game when a season goes bad, the pressure on Michael Wacha in his IL return, Juan Soto's recent swing and the Orioles talented and youthful roster.

Hour 1- Short and long-term impact of Padres dismal season, why hasn't Matt Carpenter gotten a single at-bat in 3 weeks? Mark Sweeney joins the show, Call of the day.

Hour 3- Review of fascinating Johnny Manziel documentary, NBC Sports Wrap with Darnay Tripp.

Hour 2- Kevin Acee joins the show, Headlines We'll Never Get To, #AskDarren texts

Hour 1- Mad Friars' John Conniff joined the show in-studio, JRiff Call of the Day.

Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee discussed the numerous team meetings and the Padres lack of urgency, reports Ryan Flaherty could replace Bob Melvin and if there's any stock in Soto talks.

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Hour 2- Dennis Lin joins the show, Headlines We'll Never Get To includes Bengals backup QB race, #AskDarren texts.

Hour 1- Does this Padres DBacks series even matter, the AJ Preller Bob Melvin relationship, Call Of The Day.

The Athletic's Dennis Lin discussed Juan Soto's stark comments and why the Padres soul-searching starts this weekend, Bob Melvin's uncertain future & how hands on AJ Preller is from top to bottom.