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Padres Hot Tub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten talks about the San Diego Padres.

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76:39

Break Down our Breakdowns

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/28

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by PHT huge patron Gooch to discuss the absolutely abysmal performance of the Padres in recent days, culminating in an embarrassing series opening loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. This show gets a bit frosty at times, but come commiserate with us as we break down our breakdowns.Become a patron to join our Discord and get access to awesome perks like co-hosting this show! patreon.com/padreshottubSubscribe to our youtube

60:10

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: 2019 Nats, 2021 Braves, 2023...

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2023/06/26

In episode 15 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, Raphie and John investigate the theory put forth by some Padres fans that the team is on the same trajectory as the 2019 Washington Nationals and 2021 Atlanta Braves -- two eventual World Series champions who had slow starts to their campaigns.Watch the show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jUOjvFpwsIBecome a patron to support the show and join our PAR Discord for as low as $5/month

62:34

GROUP THERAPY: The Most Un-Clutch Team Ever?

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/24

Craig, Chris, and Raphie take a lunch break with our glorious PHT patrons and chat about the strengths and weaknesses of a Padres season which is truly unlike any we had seen. We have callers from multiple continents who all got something to say about your Padres. It's a big Hot Tub. Hop in!Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to participate in weekly Group Therapy shows like these! patreon.com/padreshottub

57:20

POST GAME: Padres Win Battle, Lose War vs. Giants

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/23

Craig and Raphie gather with some old and new PHT Patrons on our virtual stage to breakdown a Padres 10-0 rout of the Giants that followed three of the most frustrating Padres losses in recent memory. The Padres are now 5 GB out of the WC with some "easy" series on the lines. What to make of this team?Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to participate in post game shows like this one! patreon.com/padreshottub

67:22

Getting to .500 is Lava!

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/20

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are live and unwilling witnesses to a brutal Padres loss in San Francisco in which the remnants of the bullpen blew what was once a 4-0 lead as the Padres dropped the opener to the surging Giants. And yet -- the team just smashed its home sellout record and is playing compelling baseball for seemingly the first time all year. They just won a series against the best team in baseball in the Rays. Has a corner been turned? Become a patron for as low as $5/mo

53:03

PAR - Bullpen Episode_mixdown

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/19

In episode 14 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, Raphie and John break down the Padres bullpen -- a group that's had an elite first half of 2023, but not in the way you think. Become a patron to support the show and join our PAR Discord for as low as $5/month! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data! https://youtu.be/CD_3BMmPIqwIntro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

55:12

GROUP THERAPY: Chipping Away, Here Come the Rays

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/17

Craig and Raphie (plus a late appearance from Chris) chat with some eager PHT Patrons during the Friday lunch hour about a series win (and disappointing near-sweep) against the Cleveland Guardians before the Padres welcome baseball's best team, the Tampa Bay Rays, for a weekend series in San Diego.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to participate in weekly group therapy shows like this one!Subscribe to our YouTube channel and comment on one of the last two PHT episodes there to be entered to win a

87:30

It's Called a Winning Streak... It Has Happened Before

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2023/06/13

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather to talk about a big weekend in baseball in which the Padres won a series in Denver but fall short of a sweep in sloppy fashion. They chat about the target W-L record, Bob Melvin's management, and get to some patron questions before ending with a discussion on Kevin Acee's article re: the Padres financial position amidst on-field struggles. Become a patron for as low as $5/month to get the show early and ad-free, plus more amazing perks

54:38

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Lineup Construction

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/12

In episode 13 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, Raphie and John take a look at lineup and roster construction -- what are the basics and how have the Padres fared in relation to what we know about modern analytics?Become a patron to support the show and join our PAR Discord for as low as $5/month! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data! https://youtu.be/vrLFkAe9WlgFangraphs Article on Lineup Construction:

68:49

GROUP THERAPY: Hot/Cold Therapy

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/09

It's a special edition of Group Therapy as the Padres have been engaging in a baseball version of hot baths on odd days and cold plunges on even days. But they enter the Colorado series on June 9th with an even off day on June 8th, so that's when we had a chat with our wonderful PHT Patrons!Join our patreon for only $5/mo to participate in group therapy shows like this one!

105:47

Is AJ Preller fit to be Padres GM?

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/06

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor discuss another missed opportunity series against the Cubs before getting into the issues currently plaguing the roster -- Manny and Xander's continued injury-fueled struggles, Tatis's return, the Grisham question in CF, before rounding it all off with a big discussion of AJ Preller's tenure as GM/President of Baseball Ops fueled by a Sports Illustrated story referencing this Twitter thread.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to get access to amazing perks

74:03

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Pitching State of the Union

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/05

In episode 12 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, the State of the Union is strong -- for Padres pitching at least. Raphie and John dive into where things stand now, what the rotation and 'pen might look like in years-to-come, before finishing with a discussion of Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla (and how we will one day interview him).Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join our Pads Above Replacement Discord! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the

49:37

GROUP THERAPY: Fish Fry (or Jerky)!

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/02

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed chat get together on our PHT Patron Discord to chat about a winning East Coast road trip that ended with a bang as the Padres finally hit with runners in scoring position to rout the Miami Marlins 10-1. What do we make of this series? Is Gary Sanchez a viable way to fill our catching void? Become a patron for as low as $5/month to join post-game and group therapy shows like this one!Subscribe on our YouTube to get more PHT in video form! Produced by Raphie Cantor

91:10

Toto, I Have a Feeling It's Not Early, Anymore.

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/05/30

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor talk about a potentially defining East Coast road trip for the Padres as they hit the Memorial Day mark five games under .500. Plus, Gary Sanchez is a Padre, the pitching is great, and how do we fix the lineup?Become a patron for as low as $5/month to get the show early, ad-free, and with additional podcasts! Subscribe to our YouTube to watch the show and help others find us!

65:52

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: May Review

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/05/29

Episode 11 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, reviews the Padres in May -- an experiment in extremes with league-best pitching and defense -- and league-worst offense.Watch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data! https://youtu.be/RcS2lPMjuXE Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join our Pads Above Replacement Discord channel! patreon.com/padreshottubIntro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

41:52

GROUP THERAPY: J'adore Odor!

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/05/26

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with a late-night crowd of PHT patrons as Rougned Odor plays hero once more and the Padres salvage a series win in our nation's capital against the Nationals to snap a streak of five straight series losses.Become a patron for as low as $5/month to participate in Group Therapy shows like this one!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

20:53

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: wOBA and wRC+ Explained!

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/05/25

Summer School continues on Pads Above Replacement as Raphie Cantor and John Precoda break down two closely related stats that comprise much of modern offensive analysis - weighted On Base Average (wOBA) and weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+). Whether your name is Blake Snell or not, you should tune in!Become a patron for as low as $5/month to join the Pads Above Replacement Discord!Watch and subscribe to the show on YouTube!Check out Fangraphs' explanation on wOBA and wRC+, which are referenced a lot

97:59

There's a RISP in the Matrix

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/05/23

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor gather to talk about your San Diego Padres who have lost five straight series while hitting at a historically awful clip -- what's the cause? How can we fix it? Plus -- how has performance through 47 games predicted end-of-year performance? What would it take for the Padres to make the playoffs this season?Become a patron for as low as $5/month to get the show ad-free!Subscribe to the show on YouTube! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced

48:55

POST GAME: A Win of a Particular Odor

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/05/22

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined by fellow Padres Hot Tub patrons on the PHT Post Game Show stage after a 7-0 win over the Red Sox on Sunday, salvaging a game from the weekend series. Is Rougned Odor's bases-clearing double the foothold the Padres can use to stop their slide? The guys talk through the result, and the community hanging tough through a very rough patch of Padres baseball.You can join the community for as low as $5 a month, visit patreon.com/padreshottub for more!

33:35

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: WAR Explained!

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/05/22

On this very special episode of Pads Above Replacement, Raphie and John launch a new series called "Summer School" to break down baseball's most important stats. First up is the perhaps the most important stat in the sabermetric era -- Wins Above Replacement (WAR). What is it good for? Absolutely everything!Watch and subscribe to the show on YouTube!Check out Fangraphs' explanation on WAR, which is referenced a lot in this episode: https://library.fangraphs.com/misc/war/Hosted by Raphie Cantor and

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