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Craig Elsten talks about the San Diego Padres.

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Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather to wrap up 2025 by first catching up on the exciting signings of Michael King and Sung-Mun Song, then recapping their best and worst moments of 2025.

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Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after a quiet winter meetings for the Padres. But does no news mean good news? Rumors are swirling about the East Coast-based baseball media empire that seem to indicate a trade is brewing. They take... more

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Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on Monday morning JUST BEFORE the Padres announced the signing of Daison Acosta, a real person who plays baseball. Thus, they instead discuss the rumors of Nick Pivetta and Jake Cronenworth trades, P... more

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Chris Reed
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Hosts

Craig Elsten
Host and co-host of various episodes, with extensive experience discussing Padres baseball and engaging with the fan community.
Chris Reed
Co-host with a focus on team analysis, engaging with fans and providing valuable insights on the Padres' performance.
Raphie Cantor
Co-host known for contributions to analysis and fan engagement, particularly in discussions around team dynamics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 391 ratings
  • Absolutely fantastic!

    Unquestionably the best Padres podcast on the market. Craig, Raphie and Chris are a must-listen every week, through the ups and downs of season and offseason, they consistently offer an hour or two of fun with every new episode. Couldn’t recommend more highly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wilsonjm2003
    United Statesa month ago
  • outstanding

    excellent insights with kevin acee thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    needlejuice
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Jump in the tub!

    Must listen for Padres fans. Intelligent but accessible baseball talk. Love the balance of analytics and the intangible “eye test” type takes. Definitely recommend joining the discord for more live shows with a great community of fellow Padres fans

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SonOfAPadre
    United States4 months ago
  • Must listen

    Smart and fun! I always listen as soon as an episode drops.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebekah in Redlands
    United States5 months ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    Despite being probably the biggest Padres doomer on Planet Earth, I enjoy these guys. They give tons of great information while playing off each other nicely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phony Gwynn
    United States5 months ago

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The community aspect, including interactive segments and listener involvement, is frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some critiques mention a political angle that may not resonate with all listeners, while the majority find the content focused and enjoyable.
Listeners praise the engaging and informative nature of the discussions.
Many appreciate the hosts' strong camaraderie and effective balance of humor and analysis.

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#121
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#148
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#217
Canada/Sports/Baseball
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#44
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#96
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#18
South Africa/Sports/Baseball

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Kevin Acee Jumps in the Hot Tub!
Q: How did the club get this far down the road with a situation like this?
Kevin suggests it's a complicated legacy but acknowledges AJ's successes and the mixed perceptions that have arisen over time.
Kevin Acee Jumps in the Hot Tub!
Q: What are your resources that you're using to find all of them?
Kevin explains that he uses a variety of data sources, including personal spreadsheets to track detailed statistics.
PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT - Miller/Sears/De Vries Trade Deep Dive
Q: Would you have preferred an outfielder that was controllable?
If it was available, I don't know that it was available, but if it was, that would have been a better option.
PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT - Miller/Sears/De Vries Trade Deep Dive
Q: How do you feel about this team right now? How do you feel about the organization?
Even if you are down on the organization as a whole, you need to enjoy the rest of this season.
Un-Even Flow
Q: Does it go to like run differential?
The teams have a complicated system, but losing 15 runs in run differential is a bad sign.

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