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Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by the one and only Kevin Acee, longtime San Diego Union-Tribune beat reporter and author the Padres Daily newsletter to talk about both the exit of Mike Shildt and what's to come in the managerial search and filling out a roster in 2026.
The show continues on in the second hour of the show, where Nate Gatter talks with Kevin Acee, Padres beat reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune, and author of the Mike Shildt story that has been in the headlines across Major League Baseball. Plus more of Nate's thoughts on hearing this reporting years after Shildt was fired as Cardinals manager. We wrap up the show with a discussion of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina possibly managing in the majors, and Jen Siess joins us briefly before the City Spotlight next on KMOX.
In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Nate Gatter has a packed first hour, with Stu Durando, who covers Billikens athletics for his Stu on SLU substack, and then Earl Austin Jr, radio analyst for Billikens basketball, as they gear up for their season in November. We take a look around the NFL with Patrick Daugherty, NFL writer for NBC Sports. The show continues on in the second hour of the show, where Nate Gatter talks with Kevin Acee, Padres beat reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune, and author of the Mike Shildt story that has been in the headlines across Major League Baseball. Plus more of Nate's thoughts on hearing this reporting years after Shildt was fired as Cardinals manager. We wrap up the show with a discussion of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina possibly managing in the majors, and Jen Siess joins us briefly before the City Spotlight next on KMOX.
(00:00-22:31) Good to be back in the TMA chat. Been awhile so we're bringing back The Surprise Guest at 9:00. They love the combover. Producer Joe putting the headset on Gene Keady's combover. Big pile of ass downtown last night. Could Daddy Padre have done what Hofer did last night? Why is Charlie Marlowe ducking us? Jim Montgomery talking about last night's debacle. Freddie Freeman's nanny. Logan Mailloux might be a problem. Angel Reese got her wings. Stabbing in the live shot.(22:40-51:29) Padres beat writer, Kevin Acee was on BK and Ferrario yesterday. Audio from when John Mozeliak was on talking about Shildt's departure from the Cardinals. Kevin Acee on BK and Ferrario talking about Shildt's tenure in San Diego. Giving credit to Mozeliak for keeping things in house. His wife's taking shrapnel. Lots of discussion on Mike Shildt. Spilling the tea. Iggy may be calling into the program.(51:39-1:02:42) Iggy's on the phone lines and he found himself a nice fountain. Take it all in and have a dart. Raising money for the Megan Meier Foundation. Doug needs a clarification. The ribbon cutting for the new center for the foundation. Gobble Bowl November 22nd.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour with some more thoughts on yesterday's big story from Kevin Acee about Mike Shildt's managing style which rubbed those on his staff the wrong way. Then we bring you "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we get to today's Padres Smorgasbord as the guys discuss all of the managerial openings in Major League Baseball and whether or not the Padres have the most attractive vacancy in the sport? Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little bit of foreplay and discuss the first "storm" of the fall season, and how funny it is the way we all react here in San Diego when it rains. Then we set the menu for today's show as we dive right into Kevin Acee's latest story in the Union Tribune that dropped last night and included quotes from 20 people in and around the Padres organization who told a VERY different story of what it was like to work with Mike Shildt as manager of the Padres... Listen here!
Kevin Acee joins the show to discuss his reporting on Mike Shildt's exit from San Diego and what led to his exit here in St. Louis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-25:18) Tim looks good today. Hashtag cuck sitch. Doug's in a good place because the Blues are getting hot and getting a baby. Audio of Brayden Schenn talking about last night being their best win yet. Two goals for Jimmy Snipes on the quest for 100. Jackie Papers dancing on Mike Shildt's grave. Audio of Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee on Foul Territory talking Shildt's retirement. Cardinals stayed tight lipped on the Shildt situation. I'll take the windbreaker.(25:26-48:34) Montreal has won the Bolduc trade. Wild, wild play in the Brewers and Dodgers game last night. Audio of Brian Anderson's call. Take one for the team, Turang. Got some Bayless in him. Audio of Ken Rosenthal talking about Mike Shildt's retirement. A take that Jackson can get behind. Talking retractable roofs and domed stadiums. Circuit City and Grandpa Pigeon's. Was The Metrodome the worst baseball stadium ever? MBAs love TMA.(48:43-1:12:00) The Jackson Burkett celebration tour continues with audio of him calling James Franklin's firing way back when. Just reeks of ball knowledge. How many more SEC coaches are gonna get the short haircut? Line moving on the Mizzou/Auburn game. Audio of Syracuse coach Fran Brown on if he has anything he wants to say to Orange fans that are worried about him leaving for a bigger job. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule on the Penn State opening. The Spite Pod. Performative pedaling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our Padres Insider From The UT Kevin Acee Joins The Show To Give Us The Latest On Shildts Retirement And What's Next For The Padres.
According to Kevin Acee, the Padres are set to extend AJ Preller and an announcement is expected this month. The Phillies beat up Clayton Kershaw to stay alive in the NLDS. TNF: Eagles vs. Giants. Craig Dado picks winners for NFL Week 6.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
According to Kevin Acee, the Padres are set to extend AJ Preller and an announcement is expected this month. The Phillies beat up Clayton Kershaw to stay alive in the NLDS. TNF: Eagles vs. Giants. Craig Dado picks winners for NFL Week 6.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Friar Friday! We start the show with some foreplay as the guys welcome Woodsy back to the studio from his Hawaiian vacation, and he's got gifts for the boys! Then we set the menu for today's show and at the bottom of the hour talk some Padres baseball and get Woodsy's thoughts on the "new look Fernando Tatis Jr" that Kevin Acee wrote about this week in the San Diego Union Tribune. Listen here!
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