San Diego Padres News & Mailbag: Ruining a Great Start, Bogaerts is a Mess, Cease Concerns

On this week's mailbag episode, Javier is recapping the Padres getting swept by the Rays and the absolutely HORRID streak they've been on recently. Javi breaks down the struggles of Xander Bogaerts, Manny Machado's slump, how much of the offensive struggles can be attributed to injuries (e.g. Jake Cronenworth, Luis Arraez, Jackson Merrill), Dylan Cease continuing to struggle (sort of), answering your questions on potential trade targets, and more! Go Padres.Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JaviipenoFollow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/javiipeno.bsky.socialFollow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javioosFollow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgswSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with MonarchMoney. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.