EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 35 MIN
MLB SAVED: San Diego Padres' Blockbuster Sale May CHANGE the League for Good
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San Diego Padres rock the MLB landscape with a historic $3.9 billion sale—could this blockbuster move reshape the future of baseball? Sully and Javier Reyes break down how José Feliciano and Kwanza Jones’ ownership signals more than just big dollars by transforming the Padres from small-market underdogs to a potential model for building fan culture and sustained competitiveness—even with a bottom-five media market. CHECK OUT THE IN MEMORIAM VIDEO https://youtu.be/atu7oa6GQ3Q?si=fk42ZNTc91T7ge_F Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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San Diego Padres rock the MLB landscape with a historic $3.9 billion sale—could this blockbuster move reshape the future of baseball? Sully and Javier Reyes break down how José Feliciano and Kwanza Jones’ ownership signals more than just big dollars by transforming the Padres from small-market underdogs to a potential model for building fan culture and sustained competitiveness—even with a bottom-five media market. Key topics include the Padres’ aggressive roster moves, the impact of Peter Seidler’s ownership legacy, and how San Diego’s fan engagement is setting new standards. The hosts debate whether the Padres’ approach can inspire teams like the Cincinnati Reds or Chicago White Sox to invest and compete at a higher level. Plus, with renewed labor negotiations on the horizon, is MLB’s salary cap debate already outdated now that “small market” teams can command record-breaking valuations?
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