The San Diego Padres got a lot better at the trade deadline. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell recap the trades for Robbie Ray and Casey Mize, and the impact of keeping their bullpen intact.

The two hear from Padres president of baseball ops A.J. Preller on his approach at the trade deadline, and why he's not apologizing for trying to win. Marty and Darren also discuss how Ray and Mize fit the rotation, and what kind of pressure it takes off Michael King.

Darren then breaks down the wild card chase, the importance of the series versus the Diamondbacks and why the Padres are on the outside of nearly every possible tie-breaking scenario. The duo discuss Preller's faith in the offense, and why it lies heavily on Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis and Jackson Merrill to carry this team after a disappointing showing on Monday night in Arizona.

How much did the impending lockout affect Preller's approach at the deadline? Preller discusses how a possible work stoppage impacted his move amid the uncertainty.

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