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The trade the Padres SHOULD make
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John deal with some microphone issues, talk through the Manny Machado nonsense, talk about free agents in the upcoming offseason, decipher t...
What to make of the Padres' winning ways
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The San Diego Padres have been playing well lately, and they're actually fun to watch! Craig and John try and figure out what has changed, if it is su...
Are the Padres good now? Will they be great soon?
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John return to Gennaro's backyard to talk about a very good week for the San Diego Padres, and what it means for the long-term and immediate...
The Dull Hum of a Padres Podcast
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John, live from John's backyard, get caught up on all things San Diego Padres (including Phil Hughes!) before sending their best to Ted Leit...
Are the Padres playoff contenders? (No, they are not.)
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's much debate on this episode of whether the 7th worst team in all of Major League Baseball is on the cusp of a playoff run. Craig and John deba...
Playing FMK with Liddy Loree from Hell's Belles
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics:Jordan Lyles almost...does it matter who throws the first Padres no-hitter?Eric Lauer, and pitchers of today/the '80s, '90sFranmil Reyes We pla...
Finding positivity in a turbulent Padres world
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John battle it out over the negative feelings surrounding the 2018 San Diego Padres and the hopeful feelings about their future. Do you have...
Forever Jinxing No-Hitters
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John discuss Eric Lauer's shaky and meaningless MLB debut in Colorado, which Padres players need to be sent down (or released), why jinxing ...
The inevitable downturn of the 2018 San Diego Padres
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro get back together after a series drubbing of the San Diego Padres at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers to talk about ...
The Padres turned their pitching around
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The San Diego Padres have been on a hot streak for the last week, which is as meaningless as their cold streak the week before, so Craig and John got ...
1-6?!? Early Season Overreactions
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John take some time to chat about the 1-6 San Diego Padres and the fanbase that is freaking out about it. They do their best to calm nerves ...
Checking in on the 0-1 Padres
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John missed the beginning of the San Diego Padres regular season by a few days, but they're here now to tell you their thoughts on Game 1, t...
MTPGA: The One Where John Returns
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a week off for childbirth-related activities, John Gennaro returns to Make the Padres Great Again and joins Craig Elsten in kvetching about the...
The one where John quits
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John discuss the possibility of the San Diego Padres signing former Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta, and then take questions from MTPGA l...
Acee joins the MTPGA beat
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With John out sick, Craig Elsten talks with San Diego Union-Tribune's San Diego Padres beat writer Kevin Acee about him switching from columnist, the ...
Eric Hosmer signs with the Padres!
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Hosmer is a San Diego Padre! Craig Elsten and John Gennaro break down the signing from all angles in this special emergency episode of Make the P...
Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training!
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John talk about the San Diego Padres opening up Spring Training in Peoria, AZ and pick out which players they're most excited to watch over ...
Remembering Kevin Towers and Tony Gwynn
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John get ready for San Diego Padres Spring Training (pitchers and catchers report in 8 days!), remember longtime GM Kevin Towers, honor new ...
Welcome to San Diego, Allen Craig!
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro fight about everything from Allen Craig, the San Diego Padres' prospects, Christian Yellich, Eric Hosmer, money that isn...
Yangervis Solarte trade reaction!
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A few days late, Craig and John break down the San Diego Padres trading Yangervis Solarte to the Toronto Blue Jays, the signings of Tyson Ross and Chr...
Darren Smith: What's the downside of signing Hosmer?
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Smith invites John Gennaro onto his show on The Mighty 1090 to answer the question: Why shouldn't the San Diego Padres sign free agent 1B Eric ...
Wil Myers' new psychologist
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro debate Eric Hosmer (and Yu Darvish) to the Padres, decide the future of prospects Luis Uris and Fernando Tatis Jr., and ...
Chase Headley is a Padre (again)
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro break down the San Diego Padres trades for Chase Headley and Deion Tansel, and put a bow on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstake...
Make the Padres Ohtani Again
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A very special EMERGENCY EPISODE of Make the Padres Great Again focuses on the rumors that the San Diego Padres could be the front-runners to sign Jap...
"Respectability is what we're trying to avoid!"
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro go over potential free agent signings for the San Diego Padres, including a plan to land Shohei Ohtani.
World Series Recap and Matt Stairs!
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro recap the Houston Astros' World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, talk about the San Diego Padres hiring Matt...
Where are the superstars??
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John point to the results of last season and the draft record of the San Diego Padres to argue that they're quite a bit further away from co...
MLB Playoffs & Brown Uniforms w/ Steven Woods!
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John are joined in studio by Steven Woods to talk about the philosophies behind managing an MLB playoff game, what it's like to root for a l...
Previewing the Padres/Rangers prospects game
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro preview the prospect game between the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers, review their 3 favorite things from the past y...
Episode 62: The downside of the murky middle
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The boys go over Andy Green's managing philosophy and fight with the tanking philosophy the front office has put forward without much in the way of se...
Episode 61: The dog days of the dog days
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take a deep dive on Wil Myers, draft position, and hot prospects in the San Diego Padres' system in the dog days of the dog days of the MLB s...
Episode 60: It's never the Hitting Coach's fault
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's the real reason for the San Diego Padres firing hitting coach Alan Zinter? And what can we take away from the minor league performances of Hunt...
Episode 59: What's the real story behind Renfroe's demotion?
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John argue over the San Diego Padres demoting Hunter Renfroe to AAA, promoting Fernando Tatis Jr. to AA, and look around at some former Padr...
Episode 58: Finally, the Chase Headley story
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John get together to talk about Andy Green's contract extension to remain Manager of the San Diego Padres, Cory Spangenberg's hot week, the ...
Episode 57: What was Andy Green thinking?!?
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John go over Andy Green's decision to bring in Brad Hand to face Joey Votto on a 2-2 count with minimal time to warm up in the bullpen. What...
Episode 56: TRADE REVIEW: Padres don't trade Brad Hand!
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John review the trade deadline, where the San Diego Padres made zero moves and held on to Brad Hand and Jhoulys Chacín.
Episode 55: Who won the Padres-Royals trade? (Hint: It's the Padres!)
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John break down the San Diego Padres sending Trevor Cahill, Brandon Maurer, and Ryan Buchter to the Kansas City Royals in a trade and try to...
Episode 54: When is the right time to trade Wil Myers?
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John celebrate the return of "the tank" for the San Diego Padres, debate who the best young player on the team's major league roster is, com...
Episode 53: What is Brad Hand worth in a trade?
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John discuss the value of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, the trade value of Brad Hand (and others on the San Di...
Episode 52: Andy Green and the concept of masculinity in sports
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John discuss the "fight" between San Diego Padres manager Andy Green and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before breaking down San D...
Episode 51: Andy Green and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro talk about their night at Petco Park, watching the San Diego Padres take care of business against the Atlanta Braves, be...
Episode 50: Andy's Green Big Mistake
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro discuss Andy Green's decision to not retaliate against the Chicago Cubs after Anthony Rizzo's home-plate collision with ...
Episode 49: Padres 2017 MLB Draft Recap
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The guys recap the San Diego Padres' 2017 draft picks, talk about where the new guys fit in with the team's minor league systems, marvel at the hot ba...
Episode 48: Is Luis Urias an elite prospect for the Padres?
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John discuss whether Luis Urias is developing into an elite prospect at the AA level for the San Diego Padres, their Sunday excursion to a P...
Episode 47: We've Made the Padres Great Again: Cub Buster Edition
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The guys got together after the San Diego Padres completed their sweep of the Chicago Cubs, continuing a winning streak that started against the New Y...
Episode 46: Try and appreciate what the Padres are doing
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John go in on San Diego Padres fans that are rooting for the wrong things, criticism of the team's $99 ticket offer, and break down all of t...
Episode 45: Have the Padres found a new 'Moneyball' advantage?
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John discuss how the San Diego Padres are combating the rise in home runs (and increased launch angles), Craig's mistress, Jered Weaver gett...
Episode 44: Are the Padres adding the wrong kind of prospects?
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro explore the San Diego Padres' "better than expected" start to the season, signs of impending doom for the team's offense...
Episode 42: MLB just helped the Padres to maybe sign 19-year old Cuban phenom Luis Robert
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While filling in for Chris Cantore on The Mighty 1090, Craig Elsten and John Gennaro discussed 19-year old Luis Robert, who was recently granted free ...
Episode 41: LE Storm Manager Edwin Rodriguez joins MTPGA
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Edwin Rodriguez, manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm, joins Craig Elsten and John Gennaro who are filling in for Chris Cantore. Listen as the minor lea...
Episode 40: Do you believe in Austin Hedges?
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John are filling in for Chris Cantore on The Mighty 1090 this week, and they kicked off Tuesday night's show with a conversation about the S...
Episode 39: "Was that story even about baseball?"
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John are joined by Dallas McLaughin of The Kept Faith to discuss the start of the 2017 San Diego Padres season, the value of unbalanced play...
Episode 38: The Small Sample Size Episode
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After seven games, Craig and John talk about the things they're worried about with the 2017 San Diego Padres roster as well as what they're excited ab...
Episode 37: 2017 San Diego Padres Season Preview
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John go through what they expect to be the Opening Day 25-man roster for the 2017 San Diego Padres, explore potential depth issues with the ...
Episode 36: PADRES SPRING TRAINING: Jabari Blash vs. Alex Dickerson!
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John talk about the battle for Left Field in San Diego Padres Spring Training, break down the signing of yet another Cuban pitching prospect...
Episode 35: Spring has Sprung, Padres Baseball is Back!
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro celebrate the return of San Diego Padres (Spring Training) baseball and give their thoughts on Carter Capps and Christia...
Episode 34: 2017 San Diego Padres Spring Training Preview
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro discuss Andy Green's potential use of an "opener" in his pitching rotation, the good side of the Jered Weaver signing, w...
Episode 33: 2017 MadFriars San Diego Padres Top 20 Prospects
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro chat with the Associate Publisher of MadFriars, David Jay, who previews their 2017 list of the Top 20 Prospects in the S...
Episode 32: MTPGA Live from Iron Fist Brewing!
12 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro got together with a few friends after the Celebrate San Diego Rally to talk about recent moves made by the San Diego Pad...
Episode 31: Why Trevor Hoffman deserves to be in the Hall of Fame
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about Trevor Hoffman narrowly missing a Hall of Fame induction this year, the new contracts for Wil Myers and Yangervis Solarte, why Tre...
Episode 30: MTPGA's Best of 2016
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and John Gennaro discuss the best and worst moves and moments from the San Diego Padres' 2016. Also, find out why the plan for 2017 might...
Episode 29: Andrés Verde to the rescue!
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and John talk about the San Diego Padres building a starting rotation out of boom-or-bust veterans, and how Manager Andy Green should provide fa...
Episode 28: J.J. Cooper from Baseball America
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
J.J. Cooper from Baseball America joins Craig and John in talking about the San Diego Padres' rebuilding goals over the next few seasons and how thei...
Episode 27: Padres won the Rule 5 Draft
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go over the San Diego Padres dominating the MLB Rule V Draft and explain who the players are that the team added to their roster.
Episode 26: Winter Meetings Update!
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Elsten and a sick John Gennaro (via phone) talk about the San Diego Padres trading away Derek Norris, non-tending Tyson Ross, and all of the oth...
Episode 25: 2016-2017 Padres Hot Stove Preview: PART TWO
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 24: 2016-2017 Padres Hot Stove Preview
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 23: Who will replace Mike Dee for the Padres?
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 22: MTPGA’s 2016 San Diego Padres Season Review
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 21: MTPGA: Renfroe and Margot are fun!
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 20: The fallout from A.J. Preller’s suspension
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 19: Around the Padres’ Farm System with John Conniff
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 18: MTPGA: The 5 best trades in Padres history
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 17: MTPGA: The 5 Worst Trade in Padres History
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 16: The mysterious case of Wil Myers
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 15: MTPGA Trade Deadline Review: So long, Matt Kemp!
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 14: MTPGA Trade Review: Cashner & Rea to the Marlins!
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 13: Trade Review: Padres send Melvin Upton Jr. to Toronto
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 12: In Preller We Trust!
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 11: The Wrong Stats Don’t Matter
19 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 10: MTPGA’s Drew Pomeranz Trade Review (with Christopher Crawford!)
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 9: All-Star Review & Padres’ Trade Deadline Preview
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 8: MTPGA Live! Hour 3
10 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 7: MTPGA Live! Hour 2
10 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 6: MTPGA Live! Hour 1
10 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 5: MTPGA: I’m sorry, Derek Norris
08 Jul 2016
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Episode 4: MTPGA: Fernando Rodney Trade Review
01 Jul 2016
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Episode 3: What did the Padres bloggers accomplish?
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 2: A Critique of the Padres’ Draft and Philosophy
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast
Episode 1: The Scott and BR Show June 3rd 5pm Hour
04 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A San Diego Padres Podcast