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Bob Melvin: "Opening Day is like nothing else. There's (game) 1, and 161."
Padres Manager Bob Melvin talks about managing with high expectations in 2023. He also talks about how he learned to be so calm through tense situations. Also, how has Manny Machado and Joe Musgrove taking leadership roles helped him as a manager.
Manny Machado discusses his drive to get better each and every year with Gwynn & Chris
Padre for life and one of the best baseball players on the planet, Manny Machado, sat down with Gwynn & Chris from Peoria. They discussed the WBC, the new pitch clock rules, and how he is able to keep getting better each and every year.
Joe Musgrove gives an update on when he will return with Gwynn & Chris
Gwynn & Chris were out at Spring Training in Peoria and one of the big updates we all wanted was Joe Musgrove. How is his fractured toe? When will he make his 2023 debut? How does he keep his drive to get better when he has already been successful?
Adam Jones: "This tournament is giving people a platform"
Ben & Woods are joined by 5 time MLB all-star Adam Jones on Wednesday morning! Listen here as Adam talks about his time at the World Baseball Classic the last few days, the importance of this tournament to the game of baseball, and MUCH more!
Sam Scholl: "When you walk into the JAM Center or Viejas Arena, you just FEEL winning"
SDSU’s Sam Scholl joined Ben & Woods on Tuesday morning! Listen here as Sam talks about the preparation that his team goes through all season, their matchup against #1 Alabama on Friday, what it’s like working with Brian Dutcher, and MUCH more!
Jaydee Luster: "We have to make it a team effort because (Alabama) has really good players."
The NCAA Tournament is in full swing and the San Diego State Aztecs are still playing! They made it to the Sweet 16. Aztecs assistant coach Jaydee Luster joined the show to discuss their matchup with Alabama.
San Diego State advances to the Sweet 16
San Diego State defeated Furman 75-52 in a game that the Aztecs controlled from start to finish. Trailing 17-15 with 10:41 remaining in the first half, SDSU went on a 15-0 run, to take a 30-17 lead, and took a 14 point lead into the half.
Aztecs advance in the NCAA Tournament
The Aztecs won their first NCAA Tournament game under head coach Brian Dutcher and ended a double digit conference losing streak in the tournament for Mountain West teams, with a 63-57 win over the College of Charleston on Thursday.
Steve Fisher: "Charleston's going to have to play EXCEPTIONALLY well to have a chance to win"
Steve Fisher joined Ben & Woods on Thursday morning! Listen here as Coach Fisher talks about the nerves of starting the NCAA Tournament, the job Brian Dutcher has done this year, his scouting report for College of Charleston, and MUCH more!
Josh Kosman: "The plan is for no Padres fan to go without an ability to watch the game on television"
Josh Kosman joined Ben & Woods on Wednesday morning! Listen here as Josh explains what Diamond Sports LLC (who owns Bally Sports SD) filing for bankruptcy means, how and where Padres fans will be able to watch games this season, and MUCH more!
Jerry Palm: "San Diego State better lace up and get ready"
Jerry Palm joined Ben & Woods on Tuesday morning! Listen here as Jerry gives his thoughts on San Diego State getting a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament, their first round opponent College of Charleston, who he’s got winning the whole thing, and more!
David Dahl "I want to show I can play all three spots."
San Diego Padres outfielder David Dahl, joined the John Kentera Show on Monday and talked about his journey to the Padres. Dahl talks about his time with the Colorado Rockies, his experience being an all-star and his journey to get back.
San Diego State earns a 5 seed in NCAA Tournament
The Aztecs gathered together on Sunday afternoon to watch CBS’ Selection Sunday show together and find out what seed they’d earned and who their opponent would be after punching their ticket into the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
San Diego State survives scare from Colorado State, advances in MWC Tournament
San Diego State defeated Colorado State 64-61 in the Mountain West Tournament, overcoming an early deficit and surviving plenty of scares in an entertaining back-and-forth affair. Both teams struggled mightily from beyond the arc.
Major Garrett: "This is completely different terrain for any Padre fan"
Major Garrett joined Ben & Woods on Wednesday morning! Listen here as Major talks about his time at Padres Spring Training recently, why this is uncharted territory for Padres fans to have an owner who will do whatever it takes to win, and MUCH more!
Brian Dutcher: "This is as action-packed as it gets for March."
Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher, forward Nathan Mensah and guard Lamont Butler met with the media on Tuesday as the team prepares to face the winner of Fresno State and Colorado State in the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
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