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The Wrap-Up Show

Jon Schaeffer·Hosted by Jon Schaeffer and Jim Russell·606 episodes

SportsBaseballPadres-focusedPostgame reactionsCo-hosted55-75 min/epFrequent in-seasonMLB fan talk

The Wrap-Up Show with Jon Schaeffer and Jim Russell is your exclusive, year-round home the the very best coverage of the San Diego Padres! Subscribe to this podcast for in-depth Padres discussion featuring the very best insight available on the team. To interact live with the Wrap-Up Show, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Why listen

The Wrap-Up Show gives San Diego Padres fans a fast, opinionated place to process the season as it happens, with Jon Schaeffer and Jim Russell reacting to games, roster moves, playoff races, and front-office drama. It feels like a year-round postgame call-in show, best for listeners who want Padres-specific context rather than general MLB headlines.

Episodes

54 min
Jun 4, 2026
Padres vs Phillies Postgame Wrap Up Show: Phillies 3 Padres 2 (again)

The Padres' snapped Christopher Sanchez's 50.2 inning scoreless streak but the Phillies improved to 5-0 against the Padres in 2026. Jason Adam allowed a pair of homers in the loss as the maligned Padres' offense continued to struggle.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

59 min
Jun 3, 2026
Padres vs Phillies Postgame Wrap Up Show: Phillies 3 Padres 2

The Padres dropped the opener of a three-game series in Philadelphia and are now 1-7 in their last eight games overall. San Diego went hitless (0-for-7) with runners in scoring position in the loss.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 4 min
Jun 1, 2026
Padres vs Nationals Postgame Wrap Up Show: Nationals 4 Padres 2

Former Padres prospect James Wood homered for the Nats as Washington captured the rubber match of a three-game series at Nationals Park. The Padres, 4-18 in their last 12 games, have the day off Monday before opening a three-game series in Philadelphia.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

56 min
May 30, 2026
Padres vs Nationals Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 7 Nationals 5

Jackson Merrill hit the go-ahead homer as the Padres snapped a four-game slide with a series-opening win over the Washington Nationals. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 7 min
May 28, 2026
Padres SWEPT by Phillies Postgame Wrap Up Show

The Padres couldn't avoid being swept by the Phillies in a 3-0 loss at Petco. When will the offensive struggles end for baseball's worst offense?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 7 min
May 27, 2026
Padres vs Phillies postgame Wrap Up Show: Phillies 4 Padres 3

Manny Machado and Ramon Laureano homered but the Padres dropped their second straight game to the Phillies at Petco. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 9 min
May 25, 2026
Padres vs A’s Postgame Wrap Up Show: A’s 5 Padres 2

Michael King struggled with command and the Padres offense went hitless with men in scoring position as the A's salvage the series finale at Petco. The Padres open a three-game home series with the Phillies on Memorial Day at 3:40 p.m.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 7 min
May 23, 2026
Padres vs A’s Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 7 A’s 3

Ramon Laureano hit the go-ahead homer in the 7th inning as the Padres overcame an early deficit to take the opener from the Athletics, 7-3. Manny Machado also hit his eighth homer of the season in the win.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 12 min
May 21, 2026
Padres vs Dodgers postgame Wrap Up Show: Dodgers 4 Padres 0

The Padres lost a rubber match to Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers and also lost Jackson Merrill to an apparent injury. The Dodgers move 1.5 games up on the Padres in the NL West. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 1 min
May 20, 2026
Padres vs Dodgers Postgame Wrap Up Show: Dodgers 5 Padres 4

Andy Pages provided the go-ahead sac fly to plate an unearned run in the ninth as the Dodgers edged the Padres, 5-4 at Petco. With the win, the Dodgers move back in front of the Padres in the NL West. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 5 min
May 19, 2026
Padres SHUTOUT Dodgers in opener Wrap-Up Show!

Behind a brilliant performance from Michael King and a solo home run from Miguel Andujar, the Padres shutout the Dodgers, 1-0 in the opener of a three-game series at Petco Park. With the win, San Diego moves into first place in the NL West. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

48 min
May 18, 2026
Padres SWEEP the Mariners Postgame Wrap Up Show!

Gavin Sheets hit a pair of homers to help the Padres complete a three-game sweep of the Mariners in Seattle. The Padres return home for a massive three-game set against the LA Dodgers with first place on the line in the NL West.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 5 min
May 16, 2026
Padres vs Mariners Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 2 Mariners 0

Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado went hitless but Randy Vasquez and Mason Miller provided the fireworks on the mound in a series opening win in Seattle. The Padres remain one half game behind the Dodgers in the NL West. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

58 min
May 14, 2026
PADRES HOMER WITH TWO OUTS IN NINTH TO SHOCK BREWERS!

Down to their final out and trailing 1-0, Gavin Sheets uncorked a three-run homer to shock the Brewers in Milwaukee. Gavin Sheets is the first Padre with three go-ahead homers in the ninth inning or later in the same season since B.J. Upton in 2016.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 3 min
May 11, 2026
Padres vs Cardinals Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 3 Cardinals 2 F/10

Nick Castellanos hit a game-tying homer with two-outs in the bottom of the ninth and Manny Machado delivered the game-winning sac fly in the tenth to help the Padres salvage a series split over the Cardinals at Petco. San Diego is now tied for first place with the Dodgers in the NL West.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

59 min
May 9, 2026
Padres vs Cardinals Postgame Wrap Up Show: Cardinals 6 Padres 0

In a disastrous performance, the Padres mustered just one hit and Fernando Tatis Jr. committed a costly error that led to three runs. The Padres have now dropped the first two games of the four-game set against the Cardinals at Petco.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

57 min
May 6, 2026
Padres vs Giants Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 10 Giants 5

Miguel Andujar finished a homer shy of the cycle and Sung-Mun Song picked up his first Major League hit as the Padres evened a series in San Francisco. The Padres pounded out 14 hits in the offensive outburst.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr
May 4, 2026
Padres vs White Sox Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 4 White Sox 3

The Padres salvaged the series finale from the White Sox at Petco as Xander Bogaerts provided the game-winning RBI on a two-out infield single in the eighth. Griffin Canning pitched well in his Padres' debut, allowing just a run in five innings while striking out seven.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

52 min
May 2, 2026
Padres vs White Sox Postgame Wrap Up Show: White Sox 8 Padres 2

Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-for-3 with a triple but German Marquez was roughed up as the Padres suffered an ugly series-opening loss to the Chicago White Sox at Petco. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

57 min
Apr 30, 2026
Padres vs Cubs Postgame Wrap Up Show: Cubs 5 Padres 4

The Padres suffered their first series loss in their last eight tries, falling to the Cubs 5-4 at Petco on Wednesday. Miguel Andujar and Nick Castellanos both homered in the loss but Manny Machado grounded into an ill-timed double play to end the eighth inning with the potential tying run at third.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

56 min
Apr 27, 2026
Padres vs DBacks Postgame Wrap Up Show: DBacks 12 Padres 7

The Padres squandered a six-run lead, settling for a series split with the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7,000 feet of elevation in Mexico City. Manny Machado homered twice in the loss. The Padres head home to face the Cubs on Monday at Petco.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 5 min
Apr 24, 2026
Padres vs Rockies Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 10 Rockies 8

The Padres rallied for five runs in the ninth including a go-ahead three-run homer from Gavin Sheets to stun the Rockies at Coors Field and win the series. The red-hot Friars now head to Mexico City to take on the Diamondbacks this weekend.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 10 min
Apr 22, 2026
Padres vs Rockies Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 1 Rockies 0

The Padres shutout the Rockies at Coors Field, 1-0 behind a brilliant start from Randy Vasquez. The game's lone run was scored on a bases-loaded walk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 3 min
Apr 20, 2026
Padres vs Angels Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 2 Angels 1

The Padres won a fifth consecutive series, taking the rubber match of a three-game series over the Angels in Anaheim. Mason Miller notched another save with a scoreless ninth to back Michael King. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

35 min
Apr 17, 2026
BREAKING: San Diego Padres Sell for $3.9B to José Feliciano & Kwanza Jones!

The Padres are nearing a deal to be sold to private-equity billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones at a MLB-record valuation of 3.9-billion per Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal! Will they help guide the franchise to a World Series title during their tenure?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 15 min
Apr 17, 2026
Padres vs Mariners Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 5 Mariners 2

The Padres win streak reached eight consecutive games as the Friars completed a sweep of the Seattle Mariners at Petco. Walker Buehler earned his first as a Padre while Mason Miller struck out the side in order in the ninth for the save. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 27 min
Apr 16, 2026
PADRES WALK OFF VS MARINERS POSTGAME WRAP UP SHOW!

PADRES BEAT MARINERS ON A WALK OFF HIT BY JACKSON MERRILL DOWN BY 4 RUNS IN THE 9TH! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 21 min
Apr 13, 2026
PADRES SWEEP THE ROCKIES POSTGAME WRAP UP SHOW!

The Padres swept the Rockies but lost Nick Pivetta to elbow stiffness. Plus, what to make of Fernando Tatis Jr. transitioning back to the infield. Shop the new City Connect collection #ad: https://mlbshop.ue7a.net/Jkq09QAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 1 min
Apr 11, 2026
Padres vs Rockies Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 5 Rockies 2

Debuting brand-new City Connects, the Padres hit a walk-off homer for the second straight night vs. the Rockies, this time a three-run shot from Gavin Sheets. Walker Buehler had his best start as a Padres, working six scoreless innings. Shop new City Connect merch: https://mlbshop.ue7a.net/Jkq09QAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 6 min
Apr 9, 2026
Padres vs Pirates Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 8 Pirates 2

The Padres captured a series win over the Pirates behind six strong innings from Michael King. At 6-6, the Padres open a four-game series against the surging Colorado Rockies on Thursday at Petco Park.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 1 min
Apr 6, 2026
Padres vs Red Sox Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 8 Red Sox 6

The Padres battled back from a 4-0 deficit to earn their first series win of the season. Manny Machado hit a crucial three-run homer while Jackson Merrill hit the go-ahead solo shot in the come-from-behind victory.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 10 min
Apr 4, 2026
Padres vs Red Sox Postgame Wrap Up Show: Red Sox 5 Padres 2

The Padres' awful start to the season continued in a dissapointing 5-2 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway. Luis Campusano had his first hit since 2024 in the loss. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 3 min
Apr 2, 2026
Padres vs Giants Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 7 Giants 1

The Padres avoided disaster by salvaging the series finale against the Giants at Petco as Nick Pivetta went five scoreless innings and Ramon Laureano homered. San Diego begins its first road trip of the season on Friday in Boston.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

48 min
Apr 1, 2026
Padres vs Giants Postgame Wrap Up Show: Giants 9 Padres 3

German Marquez was roughed up as the Giants jumped out to a lead behind Logan Webb in a 9-3 win over the Padres on Tuesday to clinch the series. San Diego is now 1-4 and will try to avoid a disastrous opening homestand by salvaging the series finale on Wednesday behind Nick Pivetta.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 9 min
Mar 30, 2026
Padres vs Tigers Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 3 Tigers 0

The Padres salvaged the series finale from the Tigers at Petco and now turn their attention to a three-game home series against the San Francisco Giants. We react to the good, bad and ugly of the first series of the 2026 season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 22 min
Mar 27, 2026
Padres vs. Tigers Postgame Wrap-Up Show: Tigers 8 Padres 2

The Padres dropped their season opener to Tarik Skubal and the Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Petco Park. Ramon Laureano homered in the loss for the Friars. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 7 min
Mar 24, 2026
San Diego Padres 2026 Preview: Roster Breakdown & Season Predictions

Everything you need to know about the 2026 San Diego Padres with Opening Day approaching at Petco Park! Game One features an epic duel between Nick Pivetta and Tigers' ace, Tarik Skubal. Can the Padres reach the postseason for a franchise-record third-consecutive season?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 4 min
Mar 9, 2026
Padres Stars Shining in the WBC + Spring Training News & Notes

Padres players are off to a hot start in the WBC, plus will San Diego regret trading away one of baseball's biggest prospects?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 5 min
Feb 27, 2026
Who Buys the Padres? Lacob, Brees & Kudla Among Final 5 Bids

The Padres are on the verge of being sold as their currently considering bids from five bidders, including a local group headed by the founder of Vuori and former Chargers' QB Drew Brees! We have full reaction as the sale comes into focus and Opening Day approaches.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 23 min
Feb 16, 2026
Padres sign Nick Castellanos After Philly Fallout + Machado backs Preller!

The Padres made a flurry of moves this weekend, including the addition of the much-maligned slugger, Nick Castellanos. Also, Manny Machado goes to bat for AJ Preller, calling it "weird" that he hasn't been extended as he enters the final year of his contract. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr
Dec 19, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: Padres Re-Sign Michael King in Christmas Miracle!

In the first significant move of the off-season, the Padres re-signed Michael King to a three-year, $75-million deal to help bolster the rotation in 2026 (and potentially beyond). The deal includes player options for both 2027 and 2028. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 3 min
Nov 14, 2025
PADRES ARE FOR SALE! Seidler Family Confirms Franchise Could Be Sold

The San Diego Padres are officially exploring a sale — a decision that could reshape the franchise for the next decade or longer. Did John Seidler's ownership group mislead Padres fans following the untimely passing of Peter Seidler and what role did Sheel Seidler's lawsuit play in today's news?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr
Nov 7, 2025
Nobody Saw This Coming: Padres Hire Craig Stammen as New Manager!

In a stunning twist, the Padres hired Craig Stammen, a former longtime reliever with the club, to be the team's next manager. What led to the decision and what does it mean for AJ Preller's future?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 9 min
Oct 14, 2025
Shocking Padres News: Mike Shildt Suddenly RETIRES After 2 Seasons! What’s next?

There are more questions than answers following Mike Shildt's surprise announcement and the Padres begin ANOTHER managerial search.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 hr 32 min
Oct 3, 2025
NL Wild Card Game 3 Padres vs Cubs Postgame Wrap Up Show: Cubs 3 Padres 1

The Padres season came to an end in excruciating fashion as the Cubs held on for a Game Three win at Wrigley to secure the series. Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. combined to go 2-for-22 in the series. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 15 min
Oct 2, 2025
NL Wild Card Game 2 Padres vs Cubs Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 3 Cubs 0

Dylan Cease had his best career postseason outing and Manny Machado homered as the Padres forced a decisive third game in the best-of-three Wild Card series in Chicago against the Cubs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 23 min
Oct 1, 2025
NL Wild Card Game 1 Padres vs Cubs Postgame Wrap Up Show: Cubs 3 Padres 1

The Padres bats were silenced in a Game One loss to the Cubs at Wrigley as San Diego faces an elimination game on Wednesday. Can the Padres dig out of a hole and climb back into the series?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr
Sep 30, 2025
Padres vs Cubs Wild Card Game 1 Preview: Can Pivetta Outduel Boyd at Wrigley?

Previewing Game One of the Padres-Cubs Wild Card series at Wrigley Field in Chicago! Game One winners have won EVERY Wild Card series since 2022. Can the Padres pick up a massive win behind Nick Pivetta?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 5 min
Sep 29, 2025
Padres Finish The Season 90-72! Cubs Up Next In Wild Card!

The Padres completed a sweep of the Diamondbacks to reach 90 wins and enter the Wild Card series in Chicago on a high note. Who has the upper hand between the Padres and the Cubs with the postseason set to get underway on Tuesday at 12:08 p.m. PST from Wrigley Field?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 4 min
Sep 27, 2025
Padres vs DBacks Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 7 DBacks 4

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam in his return as the Padres kept their slim hopes of hosting a Wild Card series vs. the Cubs alive. Luis Arraez had four hits in the win while Yu Darvish went five innings allowing two runs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy