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Padres pitcher Casey Mize chats with Annie about being traded at the deadline, his time with the Tigers, going No. 1 overall out of Auburn, family, injuries, overcoming struggles, his relationship with Tarik Skubal, the infamous espresso machine and much more!

Padres pitcher Robbie Ray talks with Annie about his baseball career, getting traded five times, winning a Cy Young, a FaceTime during a game, grunting, tight pants and so much more!

Samad Taylor chats with Annie about the adversity he experienced throughout his minor league career, his opportunity with the Padres, growing into himself, stealing bags, joy in baseball, hobbies and much more.

Walker Buehler chats with Annie about his time with the Dodgers and why he left the organization, joining the Padres, big moments in the World Series, two Tommy John surgeries, hobbies, family and MUCH more! 0:00 - Growing up in Lexington 0:50 - Horseracing 2:00 - Drafted vs. Vanderbilt 3:22 - Drafted by Dodgers 4:28 - Friendship with Manny Machado 5:17 - Padres vs. Dodgers rivalry 6:00 - Closing the 2024 World Series 7:12 - Pitching in the postseason 8:22 - Second Tommy John struggles 9:49 - Leaving the Dodgers 11:16 - Growth and maturity 12:15 - Relationship with Ruben Niebla 13:30 - What's working this year 15:04 - Accomplishing more 15:34 - Buehler Family Foundation 16:45 - Nike collection 18:08 - Crosswords 18:35 - Ferris Bueller references 19:17 - Hobbies

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