The Darren Smith Show

Padres pitcher Nick Martinez discussed why he wanted to return to thte Padres, not pitching in the WBC, what he thought of the Padres splash in free agency and whose hot takes he misses the most.

San Diego Sports Radio

MLB analyst Bob Scanlan on the hype for the 2023 Padres, why Padres are getting Yu Darvish in his prime,, what adjustments Nick Martinez faces as a starter & how the rule changes impact teams.

Hour 2- The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan discusses Diamond Sports' impending bankruptcy, MLB's contingency plan, we hear from MLB commish Rob Manfred, #Texts

The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan discussed what Diamond Sports Group's impending bankruptcy means for MLB teams, why MLB is prepared to take over the broadcasts and how Diamond got to this point in the first place.

Hour 1- Diamond Sports group is closer to bankruptcy, what does this mean for Padres fans watching games on tv? Padres have 3 players in the top 10 MLB MVP odds.

San Diego Sports Radio

Will Brinson discussed why the Chiefs are set up to be great for a very long time, why Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Garoppolo make sense for the Raiders and what kind of market Derek Carr faces.

Hour 2- We hear from Padres manager Bob Melvin but are distracted by his bat taps, Super Bowl prop bets, #AskDarren

Hour 1- Padres add Michael Wacha, why are fans so bent on Kevin Acee saying a Machado extension isn't imminent? Aztecs HC Brian Dutcher on 20-5 record, motivating the team & facing Fresno St.