Make The Padres Great Again

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered with a hearty helping of PHT patrons on Tuesday afternoon November 21st to react to the hiring and press conference of new Padres manager Mike Shildt.

In an episode that will surely have a short shelf life, Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on Monday, November 20th when the Padres still don't have a new manager. But, there have been some developments in Padres land. Eric Kutsenda was named interim chairman after the death of Peter Seidler. Scott Barlow was traded for Enyel De Los Santos, and Austin Nola and Tim Hill were non-tendered. Plus, the starting pitching market is starting to heat up. Jay Paris on the disappointment of the 2023 Padres season Watch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/nUbuHn4EQMI

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather for an unexpected and emotional communal grieving session with PHT patrons after news broke Tuesday morning of the death of Padres owner Peter Seidler at the age of 63.

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor convene as the Padres are on the cusp of a managerial hire, and a new Athletic article calls the team's financial position (namely a $50 million loan) into question. They reveal some financial information from inside the Padres org, before finishing with a discussion on the multitude of pitcher departures which occurred over the weekend via declining options. Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to access the PHT discord and support the show! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/QGhK6mxN4ls

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor (who had small technical microphone issues) gather as the manager-less Padres are still trying to figure out who the leader of their clubhouse will be for 2024. New stories from Acee and Lin have drawn new narratives around Bob Melvin's departure. Finally, the guys try and piece together a starting rotation for next year with some stats and with some good ol' gut feelings.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join the PHT Discord, get access to offseason live shows, and support the Tub. patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! youtube.com/@padreshottub

Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor do something a little different while Chris Reed is away filming a movie -- they watch a classic and chat about it with patrons! On what may just become a regular installment within the PHT community, they dive into Cameron Crowe's directorial debut. If you have seen the movie, or just rewatched it because we did this episode, we hope you enjoy!Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join live watch parties like this one all offseason long! patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather on our virtual Discord stage with PHT patrons still reeling from the sudden departure of manager Bob Melvin for the SF Giants, and the subsequent press conference from AJ Preller Wednesday afternoon.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join Group Therapy shows like this one! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch our newest YouTube only content on the most unclutch team in history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0_53gOZliM

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor meet on the day after it became public that Bob Melvin was granted permission by AJ Preller and the Padres to interview for the managerial opening with the SF Giants. This all but confirms what many suspected, that the news conference after this season with AJ Preller was essentially meaningless. The guys give a raw, hour-long reaction to all the excellent reporting from The Athletic, and talk about what this means for the future of the org.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to support the show and join the PHT Discord to chat Padres with other diehard fans all offseason long! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/8VETpHToviU

Raphie Cantor and John Precoda are back with some spicy stat-driven takes! John has something to say to all those fans who think the window closes at the end of 2024. This discussion includes deeper dives into WAR projections, playoff fields, farm system correlation to success, payroll, and more.Watch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/CvIGTFJOMHc Join the PHT Patreon to support the show and join the PAR Discord: patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather reunited as a triumvirate! The baseball world is mired in the ALCS/NLCS round of the playoffs, and the hosts touch on the ongoing playoffs before spending the brunt of the episode focused on the Padres' four players who have either player or club (or both) options on their contracts which will determine their fate for 2024.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to support the show and join the PHT Discord. patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! youtube.com/@padreshottub

With Chris Reed away for the week on business, Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor take their place on the Wall as the Long Night of the offseason begins. As the Padres world remains quiet while the rest of baseball finishes out the season, Craig and Raphie break down the six most meaningful losses of the season. Had any two of these games gone the other way, the Padres would have been playing October baseball.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join the PHT Discord community and weather the offseason with other diehard Padre fans! Watch the show on YouTube to see all the clips from the games referenced in today's show: youtube.com/@padreshottubYou can find the leverage index stats referenced here: https://stathead.com/tiny/PYaE0

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather with a group of PHT patrons after the close of the 2023 season. The Padres technically had a winning record at 82-80, but to say this is the most disappointing season in team history would be an understatement. And yet, it appears nothing will change on Preller/Melvin front. What do we make of all of this? Tune in to find out!Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join weekly Group Therapy shows like this one! patreon.com/@padreshottubSubscribe to our YouTube - youtube.com/@padreshottub

Well friends -- we kept the faith all the way to Cancun. Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor unite live on YouTube for an end of season wrap up show. They cover the latest headlines (or lack thereof) around Preller and Melvin's future, a trip to positivity corner to talk about the late on-field success, what to take away from all the reporting done in recent weeks, and finally give out some end of season awards.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to support the show, join our PHT Discord, get access to our awesome community that stays vibrant throughout the offseason, and much more. patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/PmFbQhTCfEk

Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor meet with a mighty group of PHT Patrons on discord to discuss the Padres as (at time of recording) their season hung on a knife's edge. We talk Bob and AJ, Juan Soto's future, constructing a rotation for 2024, and Baltimore accents. Tune in!Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to participate in weekly Group Therapy shows like these! patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after the final homestand of the 2023 season in which the Padres outscored the Cardinals 18-9... and took 2 out of 3. They also snapped their 8 game win streak when they lost their record-tying 12th extra inning game of the season. But most important were Padres CEO Erik Greupner's comments on the radio this past week paired with some new reporting. Could the Padres be in for a bigger change than we've realized?Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to support the show and get access to exclusive perks: patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/E9R3hQJnYKo

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered for another YouTube live stream to chat both with patrons and YouTubers alike about the 7-game win streak the Padres currently find themselves in, and the explosive article dropped by Ken Rosenthal and Dennis Lin in the Athletic on Tuesday.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join Group Therapy shows like this live! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/3lcZgS-pWeA

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined live by Padres Hot Tub patrons on the Post Game Show stage on Discord to discuss a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Colorado, capping a three-game sweep while extending a season-long winning streak to seven games. What *actually* would have to happen for the Padres to sneak into the playoffs? We break it down and take listener questions live on air!

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather in the midst of the Padres winning their 5th consecutive game, this one at home against the Rockies after a sweep in Oakland. But -- what does it matter? The Padres carry less than a 1% chance to make the playoffs, and must effectively win out to have a chance. The hosts talk about Peter Seidler's health news, possible payroll deductions, the lack of a television deal and its downstream effects, Manny Machado's elbow, and more. Become a patron for as low as $5/mo for access to the PHT Discord and more exclusive perks! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_20Rw6LPZ6o

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather on our virtual live YouTube stage with a gaggle of PHT patrons to react to the bombshell piece from Kevin Acee in the U-T, effectively calling out Manny Machado and his leadership vacuum as a primary source of the team's woes in 2023.Watch the show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qzLtwSA9vMBecome a patron for as low as $5/mo to join weekly Group Therapy shows like this one! patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor convene on a Monday afternoon in which the Padres begin a three-game set in Los Angeles -- only it doesn't matter. The Padres were officially eliminated from NL West title contention on Sunday after a miserable series in Houston. The beat rolls on, but no word from either Peter Seidler or AJ Preller. How long can the silence continue? Plus, they discuss Xander's offensive/defensive paradox, a Ha-Seong Kim extension, and more.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo at patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/KAI1ApHswT8