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Weekend Recap: SDFC clinches 1st place & Padres begin manager search

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro spend the first half of the podcast reflecting on a dominant win for San Diego FC in Portland on MLS Decision Day. The g...

PREVIEW: Weekend Preview: MLS Decision Day! (with Adam Susman)

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off the show by talking about Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal's article in The Athletic, which lays out a changing dyn...

Weekend Preview: MLS Decision Day! (with Adam Susman)

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off the show by talking about Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal's article in The Athletic, which lays out a changing dyn...

PREVIEW: Formula 1 comes to America (with Sean Kelly)

16 Oct 2025

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There's no new news on the Padres front today, and the guys are against making stuff up, so they talk for a few minutes about the next shoe to drop (a...

Formula 1 comes to America (with Sean Kelly)

16 Oct 2025

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There's no new news on the Padres front today, and the guys are against making stuff up, so they talk for a few minutes about the next shoe to drop (a...

PREVIEW: Mike Shildt gets buried by anonymous sources

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Acee wrote a story with dozens of anonymous sources last night that detailed Mike Shildt's poor relationship with some of the San Diego Padres c...

Mike Shildt gets buried by anonymous sources

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Acee wrote a story with dozens of anonymous sources last night that detailed Mike Shildt's poor relationship with some of the San Diego Padres c...

PREVIEW: Reacting to A.J. Preller's press conference

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith went off to SDFC training, where he bumped into San Diego Padres 3B Manny Machado, and John Gennaro went off to drink mimosas on a differ...

Reacting to A.J. Preller's press conference

14 Oct 2025

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Darren Smith went off to SDFC training, where he bumped into San Diego Padres 3B Manny Machado, and John Gennaro went off to drink mimosas on a differ...

Quick Padres thoughts while waiting for Preller

14 Oct 2025

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Darren Smith and John Gennaro had to put out some quick thoughts this morning on Mike Shildt's sudden retirement from the San Diego Padres. They mostl...

Quick Padres thoughts while waiting for Preller

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro had to put out some quick thoughts this morning on Mike Shildt's sudden retirement from the San Diego Padres. They mostl...

REACTION: Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager

13 Oct 2025

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Darren Smith and John Gennaro did a livestream on X and YouTube after the news broke that (former) Padres manager Mike Shildt was retiring, leading to...

REACTION: Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro did a livestream on X and YouTube after the news broke that (former) Padres manager Mike Shildt was retiring, leading to...

PREVIEW: Weekend Preview: Is SDSU actually good?

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith took the red eye home from Hawaii and is very tired for today's podcast where he, along with John Gennaro, preview the upcoming weekend.T...

Weekend Preview: Is SDSU actually good?

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith took the red eye home from Hawaii and is very tired for today's podcast where he, along with John Gennaro, preview the upcoming weekend.T...

PREVIEW: Scott Lewis: "I think (Mayor Gloria) feels it's slipping"

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro break down what little Padres news there is and talk about Darren's time in Waikiki before welcome Scott Lewis from Voic...

Scott Lewis: "I think (Mayor Gloria) feels it's slipping"

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro break down what little Padres news there is and talk about Darren's time in Waikiki before welcome Scott Lewis from Voic...

PREVIEW: Bad Bunny is the right choice for Super Bowl LX

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL has picked Bad Bunny to be the performer for the Super Bowl LX halftime in Santa Clara, California and many politicians, including the Preside...

Bad Bunny is the right choice for Super Bowl LX

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL has picked Bad Bunny to be the performer for the Super Bowl LX halftime in Santa Clara, California and many politicians, including the Preside...

PREVIEW: What does a "thorough review" mean for the Padres?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith, from Waikiki, logs on to talk with John Gennaro about the letter that San Diego Padres chairman John Seidler sent to season ticket holde...

What does a "thorough review" mean for the Padres?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith, from Waikiki, logs on to talk with John Gennaro about the letter that San Diego Padres chairman John Seidler sent to season ticket holde...

Weekend Recap: Who made the decision to start Darvish in game 3?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro discuss their weekends, with John recapping a lovely getaway to Malibu and Ojai, before turning their attention to the S...

Weekend Recap: Who made the decision to start Darvish in game 3?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro discuss their weekends, with John recapping a lovely getaway to Malibu and Ojai, before turning their attention to the S...

PREVIEW: Weekend Preview: Preller in the outfield

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro spend some time with their emotions after the San Diego Padres' playoff hopes ended yesterday and talk about what comes ...

Weekend Preview: Preller in the outfield

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro spend some time with their emotions after the San Diego Padres' playoff hopes ended yesterday and talk about what comes ...

POST GAME: Padres lose game 3 to Cubs, season's over

03 Oct 2025

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After a pretty terrible performance from the San Diego Padres in an elimination game at Wrigley Field, Darren Smith and John Gennaro get emotional and...

POST GAME: Padres lose game 3 to Cubs, season's over

03 Oct 2025

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After a pretty terrible performance from the San Diego Padres in an elimination game at Wrigley Field, Darren Smith and John Gennaro get emotional and...

PREVIEW: Padres-Cubs Game 3 preview (with Marty Caswell)

02 Oct 2025

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Marty Caswell joins Darren Smith and John Gennaro from Chicago, where she has been covering every game of the NL Wild Card series between the Cubs and...

Padres-Cubs Game 3 preview (with Marty Caswell)

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marty Caswell joins Darren Smith and John Gennaro from Chicago, where she has been covering every game of the NL Wild Card series between the Cubs and...

POST GAME: Padres do everything right, stay alive with 3-0 win over Cubs

01 Oct 2025

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With their backs against the wall, the San Diego Padres won game 2 of their Wild Card series with the Chicago Cubs by a score of 3-0 to tie the series...

POST GAME: Padres do everything right, stay alive with 3-0 win over Cubs

01 Oct 2025

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With their backs against the wall, the San Diego Padres won game 2 of their Wild Card series with the Chicago Cubs by a score of 3-0 to tie the series...

PREVIEW: Listen to this before Game 2

01 Oct 2025

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Since they missed each other on yesterday's post-game show, Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together to talk about what went wrong for the San Diego...

Listen to this before Game 2

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since they missed each other on yesterday's post-game show, Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together to talk about what went wrong for the San Diego...

POST GAME: Padres bats go quiet in game 1, Cubs win 3-1

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres fell to the Chicago Cubs by a score of 3-1, allowing the Cubs to take a 1-0 lead in the Wild Card series. To advance, the Padres ...

POST GAME: Padres bats go quiet in game 1, Cubs win 3-1

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres fell to the Chicago Cubs by a score of 3-1, allowing the Cubs to take a 1-0 lead in the Wild Card series. To advance, the Padres ...

PREVIEW: Padres vs. Cubs NL Wild Card preview (with Judson Richards)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A little later on today, the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs will play the first of two (or three!) games at Wrigley Field in Chicago to determine w...

Padres vs. Cubs NL Wild Card preview (with Judson Richards)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A little later on today, the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs will play the first of two (or three!) games at Wrigley Field in Chicago to determine w...

Weekend Recap: Big changes on the Padres' horizon?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro attempt to recap the sports weekend in San Diego but end up getting distracted by the potential changes that could be co...

Weekend Recap: Big changes on the Padres' horizon?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro attempt to recap the sports weekend in San Diego but end up getting distracted by the potential changes that could be co...

Dallas McLaughlin talks malls, comedy & the First Amendment

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey y'all, it's John. Happy Saturday.I know it's been a while since I've done this, but I promised a few months ago that I would start a series of wee...

PREVIEW: A lot riding on this weekend

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot riding on the next few days for San Diego's sports teams. The Padres have a chance to move their Wild Card series from Chicago to San Di...

Weekend Preview: A lot riding on this weekend

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot riding on the next few days for San Diego's sports teams. The Padres have a chance to move their Wild Card series from Chicago to San Di...

PREVIEW: Jared Diamond identifies the Padres' postseason Achilles' heel

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro discuss Ramón Laureano's broken finger and what it means for the San Diego Padres' hopes of making it to the World Seri...

Jared Diamond identifies the Padres' postseason Achilles' heel

25 Sep 2025

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Darren Smith and John Gennaro discuss Ramón Laureano's broken finger and what it means for the San Diego Padres' hopes of making it to the World Seri...

PREVIEW: "There's nothing better than good vibes baseball."

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off the show by talking about self care and paying for someone else to trim your beard, plus a couple of stories ab...

"There's nothing better than good vibes baseball."

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off the show by talking about self care and paying for someone else to trim your beard, plus a couple of stories ab...

PREVIEW: Padres clinch & Steve Sands previews the 2025 Ryder Cup

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off the show by talking about the San Diego Padres, who clinched a playoff berth last night with their best player ...

Padres clinch & Steve Sands previews the 2025 Ryder Cup

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off the show by talking about the San Diego Padres, who clinched a playoff berth last night with their best player ...

Weekend Recap: Padres prepare the champagne

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro recap the sports weekend, starting with the San Diego padres taking two-of-three from the Chicago White Sox to get withi...

Weekend Recap: Padres prepare the champagne

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro recap the sports weekend, starting with the San Diego padres taking two-of-three from the Chicago White Sox to get withi...

PREVIEW: What San Diego FC can learn from Atlanta United

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk about three San Diego FC players being on the U-20 USMNT and what it means for the rest of the team's regular seaso...

What San Diego FC can learn from Atlanta United

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk about three San Diego FC players being on the U-20 USMNT and what it means for the rest of the team's regular seaso...

PREVIEW: Unserious Padres, Cowboys documentary & what Jimmy Kimmel represents

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together during the San Diego Padres game to talk about the uneven nature of the team right now before transitioning...

Unserious Padres, Cowboys documentary & what Jimmy Kimmel represents

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together during the San Diego Padres game to talk about the uneven nature of the team right now before transitioning...

PREVIEW: Padres lineup concerns, SDFC wins the Baja Cup & mailbag questions!

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro open up the podcast with a conversation about Michael King's poor start against the New York Mets and whether it's a har...

Padres lineup concerns, SDFC wins the Baja Cup & mailbag questions!

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro open up the podcast with a conversation about Michael King's poor start against the New York Mets and whether it's a har...

PREVIEW: Padres playoff scenarios, Baja Cup preview, SDSU ticket giveaway & a plea for hope

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra-long episode, Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk about everything (except the Cowboys' documentary) that they can possibly talk about...

Padres playoff scenarios, Baja Cup preview, SDSU ticket giveaway & a plea for hope

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra-long episode, Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk about everything (except the Cowboys' documentary) that they can possibly talk about...

Weekend Recap: Padres down the Rockies, SDFC & Wave struggle to score

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro got together, a little earlier than usual on a Monday, and kicked off today's show by talking about the shifting landsca...

Weekend Recap: Padres down the Rockies, SDFC & Wave struggle to score

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro got together, a little earlier than usual on a Monday, and kicked off today's show by talking about the shifting landsca...

PREVIEW: SDFC attempts to break records, Clippers caught in Kawhi scandal & Try This!

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of what should be a very fun weekend for San Diego sports fans, Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together to chat about San Diego FC (and Ander...

Weekend Preview: SDFC attempts to break records, Clippers caught in Kawhi scandal & Try This!

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of what should be a very fun weekend for San Diego sports fans, Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together to chat about San Diego FC (and Ander...

PREVIEW: The importance of unserious things

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: Today's podcast handles some heavy topics, including conversations about murder, politics, war and mental health. If you're just here for som...

The importance of unserious things

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: Today's podcast handles some heavy topics, including conversations about murder, politics, war and mental health. If you're just here for som...

PREVIEW: Eric Gomez: "He gives off Messi vibes"

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off today's show wondering why Manny Machado isn't getting criticized for celebrating a player on the opposing team...

Eric Gomez: "He gives off Messi vibes"

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off today's show wondering why Manny Machado isn't getting criticized for celebrating a player on the opposing team...

PREVIEW: Padres hug talk & Jon Wertheim on Alcaraz's U.S. Open dominance

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro recap the San Diego Padres' third consecutive win, this one courtesy of a walk-off sac fly from Fernando Tatis Jr. that ...

Padres hug talk & Jon Wertheim on Alcaraz's U.S. Open dominance

09 Sep 2025

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Darren Smith and John Gennaro recap the San Diego Padres' third consecutive win, this one courtesy of a walk-off sac fly from Fernando Tatis Jr. that ...

Weekend Recap: NFL returns, Padres win & Alex Morgan's impact on women's soccer

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Monday, which means Darren and John are back to recap the sports weekend and that today's episode is completely unlocked and free for everyone to...

Weekend Recap: NFL returns, Padres win & Alex Morgan's impact on women's soccer

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Monday, which means Darren and John are back to recap the sports weekend and that today's episode is completely unlocked and free for everyone to...

PREVIEW: Grouchy Shildt, Bananaball & Try This!

05 Sep 2025

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Darren Smith and John Gennaro are ready for a weekend with minimal plans so that they can watch all of the tennis, football, soccer and baseball that ...

Weekend Preview: Grouchy Shildt, Bananaball & Try This!

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro are ready for a weekend with minimal plans so that they can watch all of the tennis, football, soccer and baseball that ...

PREVIEW: It's time for the Padres to get creative

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres have lost 8 of their last 10 games and seem to be in some sort of death spiral. They also don't play a game today. As such, it se...

It's time for the Padres to get creative

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres have lost 8 of their last 10 games and seem to be in some sort of death spiral. They also don't play a game today. As such, it se...

PREVIEW: Chris Kluwe wants to save democracy

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast starts off with Darren Smith and John Gennaro trying to decipher what, if anything, is wrong with the San Diego Padres (2-7 in their last...

Chris Kluwe wants to save democracy

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast starts off with Darren Smith and John Gennaro trying to decipher what, if anything, is wrong with the San Diego Padres (2-7 in their last...

Weekend Recap: SDFC shows up, Padres don't

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a hell of a (long) weekend for sports in and around San Diego, but Darren Smith and John Gennaro only have about an hour to get into the San Di...

Weekend Recap: SDFC shows up, Padres don't

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a hell of a (long) weekend for sports in and around San Diego, but Darren Smith and John Gennaro only have about an hour to get into the San Di...

PREVIEW: Weekend Preview: There's so much going on

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before Darren Smith heads off to San Diego FC training, he gets together with John Gennaro to discuss all of the sports that there is to watch this we...

Weekend Preview: There's so much going on

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before Darren Smith heads off to San Diego FC training, he gets together with John Gennaro to discuss all of the sports that there is to watch this we...

PREVIEW: Andy Behrens offers some fantasy football advice

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

College football kicks off in a big way tonight, including San Diego State welcoming Stony Brook to Snapdragon Stadium, and the guys talk about their ...

Andy Behrens offers some fantasy football advice

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

College football kicks off in a big way tonight, including San Diego State welcoming Stony Brook to Snapdragon Stadium, and the guys talk about their ...

PREVIEW: Jon Schaeffer previews the 2025 SDSU Aztecs football season

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro are out of their depth when it comes to the San Diego State Aztecs football program, which kicks off their 2025 season a...

Jon Schaeffer previews the 2025 SDSU Aztecs football season

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro are out of their depth when it comes to the San Diego State Aztecs football program, which kicks off their 2025 season a...

PREVIEW: Loving the cadence of football

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast episode, Darren Smith and John Gennaro laugh a bit at the San Diego Padres losing the Vedder Cup to the Seattle Mariners and quickl...

Loving the cadence of football

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast episode, Darren Smith and John Gennaro laugh a bit at the San Diego Padres losing the Vedder Cup to the Seattle Mariners and quickl...

Weekend Recap: Padres bullpen falters & SDFC clinches a playoff spot

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a busy weekend of San Diego sports, Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together to talk about the San Diego Padres taking 2-of-3 from the Los Ang...

Weekend Recap: Padres bullpen falters & SDFC clinches a playoff spot

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a busy weekend of San Diego sports, Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together to talk about the San Diego Padres taking 2-of-3 from the Los Ang...

PREVIEW: Could the Portland Timbers be a model for San Diego FC?

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro are trying to temper their excitement for another weekend of Dodgers-Padres, this time at Petco Park. Both guys agree th...

Could the Portland Timbers be a model for San Diego FC?

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro are trying to temper their excitement for another weekend of Dodgers-Padres, this time at Petco Park. Both guys agree th...

Another chance at glory for the Padres

21 Aug 2025

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Darren and John traveled back downtown to Bottle Rocket Bar & Grill and talked about the San Diego Padres picking up a win against the San Francis...

Another chance at glory for the Padres

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren and John traveled back downtown to Bottle Rocket Bar & Grill and talked about the San Diego Padres picking up a win against the San Francis...

PREVIEW: Which former Padres player will be a Savannah Banana?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres are back in the win column, but Darren and John spend most of the time talking about the kid who ran on the field or Fernando Tat...

Which former Padres player will be a Savannah Banana?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres are back in the win column, but Darren and John spend most of the time talking about the kid who ran on the field or Fernando Tat...

The Fallacy of Predetermined Outcomes

19 Aug 2025

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Darren Smith had a very eventful morning at San Diego FC training, which delayed today's podcast some, but he still jumped on with John Gennaro to tal...

The Fallacy of Predetermined Outcomes

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith had a very eventful morning at San Diego FC training, which delayed today's podcast some, but he still jumped on with John Gennaro to tal...

Weekend Recap: A dud at Dodger Stadium

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together to recap an incredibly frustrating sweep of the San Diego Padres at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. I...

Weekend Recap: A dud at Dodger Stadium

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together to recap an incredibly frustrating sweep of the San Diego Padres at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. I...

POST GAME SHOW: Padres blanked by Snell & Co.

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a disappointing offensive performance by the San Diego Padres against Clayton Kershaw on Friday, the guys came back and scored even less against...

POST GAME SHOW: Padres blanked by Snell & Co.

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a disappointing offensive performance by the San Diego Padres against Clayton Kershaw on Friday, the guys came back and scored even less against...