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Annie chats with Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio about growing up in Toms River, getting drafted by the Yankees, finding opportunity during COVID, his role with the Padres, his passion for poker and much more.

Padres hitting coach Steven Souza Jr. chats with Annie about the role of a hitting coach, building trust with players, his own hardships as a minor leaguer and much more. ... This interview was filmed in Spring Training. The print version, found on The San Diego Union-Tribune website, includes Souza's updated thoughts on the team's production (and struggles) so far this season and can be read here: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/05/22/talking-with-padres-hitting-coach-steven-souza-jr/

Ty France chats with Annie about his baseball journey, returning to the Padres, his experience with the Mariners, fighting through the down years, multiple trades, the World Series, winning a Gold Glove, family and much more.

Nick Castellanos chats with Annie about his time with the Phillies, media controversy, his viral moments, adversity, career, family & much more. Print version is here: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/24/talking-with-padres-newcomer-nick-castellanos/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Equestrian ranch 0:42 - Dad's influence on baseball 1:50 - Bluntness and Communication 2:18 - Detroit Tigers & rookie experience 3:45 - Longevity in MLB 6:30 - Playing every day & new roles 8:05 - Philly reflection 9:29 - Why Philly felt different 10:30 - The Athletic Article 13:20 - Returning for 5th year 15:56 - Padres 16:42 - Liam and sons 18:06 - Hobbies and dancing 19:28 - Flip phones 20:23 - Unapologetically him 20:50 - Viral moments

Padres starting pitcher Michael King chats with Annie about his baseball journey, growing up on the East Coast, how Corey Kluber helped his career, his time with the Yankees, unlimited ice cream, fatherhood & MUCH more! Music - "Lunch Break" by HoobeZa

Reliever Mason Miller talks with Annie about how he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, the way it shaped his baseball (and finance!) career, throwing high heat, hobbies and much more.

Padres infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn chats with Annie about his winding career, early success in the big leagues, a wake-up call from his wife, what he's learned through the struggle, his hobbies and much more!

Padres outfielder Ramón Laureano chats with Annie about growing up in the Dominican Republic, an improbable baseball journey, being married to baseball, his edge and intensity and much more!

Padres pitcher Nestor Cortes chats with Annie about his winding career, overcoming adversity, his time with the Yankees, Cuba, fatherhood, fishing and much, much more!