The Darren Smith Show

Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee on how they're balancing their playoff roster, why Manaea could start Thursday, why Luis Campusano has a long way to go and why he and Austin Nola are part of the future.

Hour 3- MLB analyst Mark Sweeney previews Padres Dodgers series, tv listings, fusion.

MLB analyst Mark Sweeney discussed the Padres hurdle vs. the Dodgers, the importance of Austin Nola, Blake Snell's dominance & why it's key to clinch as soon as impossible.

Hour 2- NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins the show, Marty's NFL Notes, Michael Irvin rants about Cee Dee Lamb & #88, texts.

NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah recapped week 3, helter skelter Cardinals, why Raiders aren't quite cooked, Chargers slew of injuries, impact of lack of preseason & big jump for Tua and Trevor Lawrence.

Hour 1- It's crunch time for the Padres, what would constitute a good series vs. the Dodgers? Padres best playoff route is through the Mets, ESPN's Buster Olney joins the show.

ESPN's Buster Olney on MLB playoff races & why Padres are trending up, the Padres best path in the playoffs, Aaron Judge's HR chase and why it's the best season he's seen from a hitter.

CBS's Will Brinson talks NFL Week 3, Albert Pujols hits the allusive 700th home run. Plus, your texts.

Will Brinson on case for Eagles and Dolphins as 2 best teams in the NFL, how Dolphins handled Tua's injury, why it's shaping up to be a season of extreme parity, and why the Chargers are toast.