The Padres had to leave home to find themselves. Or at least to figure out how to win some games. What clicked for the Friars in a successful first road trip? Derek and Darnay talk about who emerged, and some star power we're still waiting to show up. What do we hope to see in their return to Petco? And will anyone score a run off Mason Miller again? Plus, the new City Connects dropped! The guys share their thoughts on the Dia de los Muertos inspired threads that will debut Friday night.

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Okay so it wasn't smooth sailing for the Padres out of the gates. But Wednesday was fun! They faced some tough arms, but is that entirely to blame for a sluggish offense? How alarmed should we be about the early returns at the plate? It wasn't a shock to see the rotation scuffle. How soon could we see changes? Ramon Laureano is awesome. What about everyone else? And what did we learn about Craig Stammen in his first week doing the job?

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The Padres have typically given fans reason to celebrate on Opening Day, but 2026 did not start on a positive note. Detroit took the air out of the building in the first inning, and Tarik Skubal kept the Friars in check for six frames. Darnay and Todd recap the 8-2 loss in an Opening Day edition of Sports Night in San Diego. Hear from Craig Stammen, Nick Pivetta and more after the loss. The guys share their thoughts on the lineup, an early test for Stammen's pitching staff, and big picture impressions of the club, and a touching tribute to Randy Jones. Plus, some new features we'll be seeing around Petco Park this season.

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