In the midst of a pennant race, the San Diego Padres introduced new owners Monday: Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones. Randy Holt and Steve Drumwright took in the press conference and gave their thoughts on the power couple taking over. The vibes were good, with not a lot of empty promises or corporate chatter typical of most introductory ceremonies. Randy and Steve also discuss the week that was, including a big comeback that helped sweep the Minnesota Twins before running into some good pitching before salvaging the finale of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They also take a look at the NL wild-card standings and the upcoming road trip to face the Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds.

With the San Diego Padres currently in postseason position, Randy Holt and Steve Drumwright take the opportunity to talk about the Friars' chances in the postseason. Do they have what it takes to win the franchise's first World Series? Or are they more apt to be eliminated in the Wild Card Series? Randy and Steve also take a look back at the week that was, beginning with Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones taking over as owners and then the six games against the Cleveland Guardians and New York Mets, including a superstar performance by Fernando Tatis Jr. They wrap things up by checking in on the newest draft pick to debut and look ahead to the weekend series against the Minnesota Twins.

The San Diego Padres have starting pitching? The San Diego Padres have starting pitching. The San Diego Padres have starting pitching! Randy Holt and Steve Drumwright recap the week that was, meaning a 5-1 homestand, including a sweep of MLB's best team, that vaulted them into the No. 2 NL wild-card spot. That is because the trade-deadline acquisitions of Robbie Ray and Casey Mize suddenly have made the starting rotation a strength instead of a question mark. That newfound depth also has a trickle-down effect that can only strengthen the Padres as they head into September. After checking in on the latest draft picks to make their pro debuts, Randy and Steve then look ahead to a six-game road trip to play the Cleveland Guardians and New York Mets.