Padres snap skid, impressive Griffin Canning, Ownership makes statement

About this episode

The episode discusses the Padres' recent performance, Griffin Canning's debut, and the ownership transition.

The San Diego Padres have finally snapped a four-game skid, thanks to an impressive debut from Griffin Canning and the "Bogey special." Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the biggest takeaways from the disappointing 2-4 homestand versus the Chicago White Sox and Cubs. Why would the Padres give Fernando Tatis an off-day during the team's skid? The duo listen to comments from Manny Machado on whether the trip to the altitude in Mexico City affected the hitters. And yes, the Padres are struggling offensively but luckily for them, so is the entire National League West. Marty and Darren then discuss an impressive debut from Griffin Canning, nearly a year after his achilles injury. How far behind might Lucas Giolito be and what does it mean for the futures of Matt Waldron and German Marquez? We hear from Canning on his start and early first-inning jitters. The Padres news of the weekend though is undoubtedly the transfer in ownership from the Seidler family to Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano. Marty and Darren break down their official statement and what they want to see from the next ownership group. The two then pay tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, who…

People in this episode

Hosts: Darren Smith, Marty Caswell

Topics covered

• San Diego Padres
• Griffin Canning debut
• ownership change
• offensive struggles
• Manny Machado comments
• John Sterling tribute

Keywords

• Padres
• Griffin Canning
• Fernando Tatis
• Manny Machado
• ownership change
• John Sterling
• National League West

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seidler family, Kwanza Jones, Jose E. Feliciano

Places: Mexico City, National League West

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