Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres
840 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 123 ratingsLocked On Padres podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for the San Diego Padres and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Javier Reyes, the Locked On Padres podcast provides your daily Padres fix with entertaining, expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Padres franchise and a guaranteed dose of all your favorite pop culture references. Locked On Padres takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Padres locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Padres podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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San Diego Padres Get Their First Series Win of 2024 With ANOTHER Offensive Explosion
April 11, 2024 02:56 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn today's episode, Javier is recapping the last two games of the Padres & Cubs series! He goes deep on the Padres offense exploding yet again, Jake Cronenworth continuing his remarkable start, the Jurickson Profar vibes never ending, Luis Campusano's defensive issues, Dylan Cease quietly having a great start to his Padres career, a quick recap of Tuesday's disappointing game, and a RANT on Tyler Wade. Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Tw...
San Diego Padres Complete HISTORIC Comeback Against the Cubs: Beginning of Something Special?
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San Diego Padres News & Mailbag: Team of Losers, Profar's Grand Slam, and King Bounces Back
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier is an a BAD mood after seeing the way the Padres played this weekend against the Giants. He discusses the team finding innovative ways to disappoint, Ha-Seong Kim's brutal mistake, the Padres offense being less consistent than Star Wars projects, Michael King's bounceback start, Jake Cronenworth continuing to rake, Manny Machado's slow start, and responding to some listener questions and comments! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno ...
SERIES PREVIEW: San Diego Padre vs San Francisco Giants...the Rematch! w/ Ben Kaspick
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants) for another crossover to discuss the Padres and Giants rematch! The two recap the previous series that Javi predicted would end in a sweep (rip), give their biggest takeaways on the teams so far, pitching matchups, the one thing Padres fans NEED to watch for in this series, the wrath of Michael Conforoto, some slight Dodgers slander, the wrath of Tatis, and MUCH more!! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile...
San Diego Padres Salvage Series With DYNAMITE Performances From Joe Musgrove and...Kyle Higashioka??
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier reacts to the Padres winning the final game of their series against the Cardinals! He breaks down the electric return-to-form start for Joe Musgrove, Kyle Higashioka's contributions on both offense and defense, Eguy Rosario failing to seize opportunity, Jake Cronenworth getting unlucky, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.yout...
San Diego Padres Disappoint Again With Second Loss to Cardinals
April 03, 2024 15:09 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps the Padres losing AGAIN to the Cardinals. Javi discusses Yu Darvish being one of the only bright spots of the pitching so far, the up-and-down rollercoaster of Luis Campusano fandom, Jake Cronenworth's brutal double play, biggest overreactions so far, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqF...
Can the San Diego Padres Find Some Consistency in Series Against Cardinals? w/ JD Hafron
April 02, 2024 13:56 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by JD Hafron (host of Locked On Cardinals) to discuss all things Padres and Cardinals! The two discuss the latest storylines for both (Padres lineup depth, Cardinals hitting slump) teams, preview the pitching matchups, under-the-radar players to watch for on both team's, Nolan Arenado's struggles, the Padres reworked bullpen, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twit...
San Diego Padres News & Mailbag: Series Split, King and Musgrove Shaky, and Tatis is a Freak
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps the Padres home opener against the San Francisco Giants! Javi breaks down Tatis' thrilling two-homer day, the Padres bullpen (Tom Cosgrove wyd baby), Michael King's velocity dip, Joe Musgrove not looking like himself lately, a Sunday offensive explosion, the electric combo of Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley, and of course answers some of your questions and comments! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twi...
San Diego Padres Get GLORIOUS Opening Day Victory Over the San Francisco Giants
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San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants Opening Day 2024 Series Preview w/ Ben Kaspick
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn today's episode, Opening Day is finally here!!! Javier is joined by Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants) to preview the first series of the season between the Padres and Giants. The two discuss their teams both having pretty eventful offseasons, what the Giants and Padres could learn from each other, the biggest storylines to watch for both teams (e.g. Jackson Merrill's debut, Jordan Hicks becoming a starter, Tatis MVP potential), the pitching matchups we're likely to see (Yu Darvish vs...
What AJ Preller's Trade History Can Tell Us About This Era of San Diego Padres Baseball
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier takes a second for some fun before Opening Day to take a look at AJ Preller's history of big trades! Javi looks at everything from the 2015 disasterclass (Justin Upton, Wil Myers, Matt Kemp, Craig Kimbrel) to the legendary Tatis trade, if Mike Clevinger was a miss for either side, the Juan Soto blockbuster in retrospect, how the Yu Darvish trade has aged, if Preller has more W's than L's, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javi...
Why the San Diego Padres Trading for Dylan Cease Could've Been a MISTAKE
March 26, 2024 13:57 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier is playing Devil's Advocate (a phrase he repeats WAY too many times) on the Dylan Cease trade! Javi breaks down why the trade could've actually been bad for the Padres, from Cease's peripheral numbers, the bulk package the Padres gave up for him, the potential problems with team chemistry, Preller's insistence on trading for stars despite the success not always coming with it, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the...
San Diego Padres News & Mailbag: Ohtani Drama, Seidler Celebration, Best and Worst Case Scenarios
March 25, 2024 13:32 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOn today's episode, it's the last Monday before Padres Opening Day! Javier discusses the latest news, including Shohei Ohtani's gambling controversy, Blake Snell officially signing with the Giants, a fun (?) quote from Jake Cronenworth, and the celebration of life of the great Peter Seidler from over the weekend. Javi then responds to your questions and comments, including best/worst case scenarios for the season, if J.D. Davis could've been a player to help the Padres in the early going, a ...
San Diego Padres Split Seoul Series Thanks to An Offensive EXPLOSION
March 22, 2024 13:59 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps the second game of the Seoul series in which the Padres showcased their offensive potential! Javi breaks down the concerns of Joe Musgrove's rough start, Yoshinobu Yamamoto being a bust, Jake Cronenworth's 4-hit day, the excitement of the Padres added lineup depth, Jackson Merrill's first major league hit, Manny Machado hitting a nuke bomb of death to close out the game, Blake Snell signing with the Giants, and more!! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://m...
MLB SEASON PREVIEW: Will the Dodgers, Giants, Rockies, Diamondbacks or Padres win the NL West?
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB host on our network debating who take the top spots in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central and NL West. Will we see the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twin, the Houston Astros, the Atlanta Braves, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers repeat their 2023 success? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Righ...
San Diego Padres Kick Off Their Season With a Fat L Against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Seoul
March 20, 2024 14:23 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps the Padres season opener in Seoul against the Dastardly Dodgers!! Javi breaks down Yu Darvish's season debut, Jackson Merrill's major league debut, the decision by Mike Shildt to bring in Jhony Brito, Jake Cronenworth's equipment malfunction, Luis Campusano not coming through, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.yo...
San Diego Padres News & Mailbag: Cease is a Padre, Snell to the Astros, Pham Close to Deal
March 18, 2024 13:56 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier gets into some of the latest news including the fallout of the Dylan Cease trade, Blake Snell's potential deal with the Astros, Tommy Pham closing in on a deal, Graham Pauley traveling to Seoul, and more! He also answers/responds to some comments, including biggest fears and most exciting aspects of the upcoming season, whether the Giants will be a threat, Dodger fan tears, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the sh...
What is the San Diego Padres Ideal Opening Day Lineup?
March 15, 2024 14:32 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier gets into what was originally supposed to be yesterday's episode before the Dylan Cease bomb: the Padres lineup!! Javi breaks down what the ideal order would be, including the question of who should be the leadoff hitter (Tatis? Kim?? Bogaerts???), if Jake Cronenworth should be hitting 3rd in the order, if adding Tommy Pham to this lineup is a must, the lefty problem, if Graham Pauley should start at third base, and MUCH more!! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https:...
BLOCKBUSTER: San Diego Padres Trade for Dylan Cease w/ Millard Thomas
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOn today's episode, THE PADRES ARE SO VERY VERY BACK as Javier is joined by Millard Thomas (host of Locked On Diamondbacks) to discuss the Padres acquiring Dylan Cease from the White Sox! The two break down what makes Cease such a highly coveted player, how the Padres played possum all offseason until now, Javi gives his take on the prospects the Padres gave up, whether or not this puts them ahead of the Giants and Diamondbacks, who the best pitchers in the NL West are, and MUCH MUCH more! G...
Is the San Diego Padres Lack of Spending a Serious Problem?
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOn today's episode, Javier takes some time to discuss the Padres lack of spending this offseason! After quickly discussing Yu Darvish getting the start for the season-opener in Seoul, he breaks down the team's perceived cheapness with upgrading the edges of the roster, the team's interest in some remaining free agents (Tommy Pham, Adam Duvall, Michael A. Taylor), why the panic over the spending should be tabled for now, next year's free agent class, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: h...
San Diego Padres News & Mailbag: Snell Close to Signing, Dodgers Rivalry, and Third Base Candidates
March 11, 2024 17:10 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps some of the latest Padres news including Blake Snell's instagram tease, Jhony Brito balling out in his latest spring start, the candidates that could fill in for Manny Machado at third base, and a quick word on Yuki Matsui's health. Then, he responds to your questions/comments about the Dodgers 2020 title, whether they team should've signed Joey Votto, the holes in the Padres lineup, and more!! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiip...
How Will the San Diego Padres Opening Day Rotation Look By Opening Day?
March 08, 2024 19:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBOn today's episode, Javier is diving into ALL the main questions about the Padres projected rotation! He discusses the team's projected top-3 (Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, Michael King) being almost underrated, the likely candidates to fill out the rest of the rotation (Matt Waldron, Jhony Brito, Randy Vaśquez, Pedro Avila), the young prospects that could make an impact this season (Drew Thorpe, Robby Snelling, Dylan Lesko, Jairo Iriarte), the possibility of a free agent signing, and MUCH more!...
Are the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies Being Slept On for 2024?
March 07, 2024 16:52 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by Paul Holden (host of Locked On Rockies) to discuss doomsday scenarios and the possibility that the Rockies and Padres are being underrated! They break down the specific scenarios that scare them the most about the Padres and Rockies, Javi continues his slandering of Trea Turner in favor of Xander Bogaerts, the Rockies actually showing signs of a plan in place, if Kris Bryant is cooked, the young players looking to step up for the Padres, and more! Go P...
San Diego Padres Sign Brad Miller and Could Xander Bogaerts Be the League's BEST Second Basemen?
March 06, 2024 17:51 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier reacts to the Padres FINALLY making a free agency move...for Brad Miller? Javi breaks down what this could mean for the opening day roster and beyond, before getting into Xander Bogaerts being underrated heading into this season. He discusses why his move to second base represents the worst part about the AJ Preller regime, if he could be a better defensive player than he was at shortstop, and posing the question: if he bounces back, could he be the best second bas...
San Diego Padres News & Notes: Matsui Injury, Signing an Outfielder, Merrill for Opening Day
March 04, 2024 18:13 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps some of the latest Padres news including roster cuts, Yuki Matsui's injury, and what the pair of signings in Zach Wheeler and Matt Chapman say about the Padres offseason. He breaks down the players to keep monitoring for spring training, if Jackson Merrill is a lock to make the opening day roster, and responds to some listener comments/questions about the possibility of a Tommy Pham reunion, Ha-Seong Kim's docuseries, the Dodgers being overrated, and much m...
Why You Shouldn't Count Out the San Diego Padres w/ Sully
March 01, 2024 14:40 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn today's episode, Javier talks to Paul Francis Sullivan (host of Locked On MLB) for an all-encompassing Padres State of the Union address! They go over the negativity surround the Padres relatively quiet offseason, how the team is going to replace Josh Hader, Blake Snell, and Juan Soto, the hiring of Mike Shildt, why Javier is so optimistic about the team's outlook, trusting the youth, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on T...
The Greatest Cult Heroes Amongst the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants w/ Ben Kaspick
February 29, 2024 15:43 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined AGAIN by Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants) for some fun as they break down the most beloved under-the-radar players since they've been covering the Padres and Giants! They discuss the 2021 Giants filled with random role players that blew up like Wilmer Flores and Darin Ruf, while also letting Javi praise the greatness of Jorge Alfaro, Wil Myers, Daniel Camarena, and many more! Sometimes it's not just about the superstars, you know? Go Padres. Follow...
Why Blake Snell Fits for the San Francisco Giants and NOT the San Diego Padres w/ Ben Kaspick
February 28, 2024 17:30 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined yet again by Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants) to discuss the latest rumors on Blake Snell potentially joining the San Francisco Giants! The two discuss Snell's value as a player after a historic Cy Young season, the various red flags and why he hasn't been signed yet, the different situations between the Padres and Giants, looking ahead to the 2024 free agent class, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno ...
San Diego Padres News & Notes: Opening Day Rotation, Bellinger Finally Signs, Hosmer Retirement
February 26, 2024 16:54 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps some of the latest Padres news including Eric Hosmer's retirement, Cody Bellinger finally signing and what it says about the Padres outfield options, and Jackson Merrill's impressive start. He then answers some listener questions about the potential opening day rotation, Matthew Batten being underrated, Joe Musgrove getting the first start of the season, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter...
Joe Musgrove's Rocky Start and Things to Look Out for in San Diego Padres Spring Training
February 23, 2024 18:20 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps the first (finally!) Padres baseball game of the year! He discusses Joe Musgrove getting absolutely lit up, Jake Cronenworth's homer, top prospect Jackson Merrill getting the start in left field, Yuki Matsui's dazzling debut, and the many other prospects and storylines to monitor for the rest of the Padres spring training. Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Fo...
Could the San Diego Padres Trade for Anthony Santander? w/ Connor Newcomb
February 22, 2024 17:35 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOn today's fun crossover episode, Javier is joined by Connor Newcomb (host of Locked On Orioles) to discuss the feasibility of an Anthony Santander trade! The two also discuss the rise of the Orioles with their new ownership, what the Padres could learn from them, how both of these teams fortunes have flipped mightily over the last couple seasons, and much more! Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow ...
The Most Hated San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants w/ Ben Kaspick
February 21, 2024 16:24 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier is bringing back the hatred with the aid of longtime guest Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants). The two breakdown all the players they've noticed have received the most ire from their respective fanbases, from (former!) Padre Mark Melancon, noted bore Hunter Strickland, Austin Nola being a nepo baby, the legendary Eric Hosmer, and much more! No such thing as a bad timing for some good hating. Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno F...
Are the San Diego Padres Looking Ahead to the 2025 Free Agent Class?
February 20, 2024 17:01 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOn today's episode, Javier is taking a minute to gaze into the FUTUREEEEEE and present with Jackson Merrill's future role with the Padres! He starts off with a listener question about the latter and his potential with Manny Machado injured, then gets into the many players that the Padres may be saving up for in a STACKED 2025 free agent class! From Shane Bieber and Max Fried to Pete Alonso and Christian Walker, the landscape of MLB could change drastically after this season...is that what th...
San Diego Padres News & Notes: Bogaerts to 2nd Base, Kim Extension, Ownership Goals
February 19, 2024 16:12 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn today's episode, Javier recaps some of the latest Padres news including Xander Bogaerts' position change and Ha-Seong Kim's extension rumors! Javi breaks down why the move to second could be great for Bogaerts and the team going forward, why reports of a Kim extension irk him, Rob Manfred stepping down, and answering some of YOUR questions about Jorge Alfaro (legend), Jackson Merrill platooning with Jose Azocar, and Padres players if they had played football instead. Go Padres. Follow on...
The San Diego Padres NEED Xander Bogaerts to Bounce Back in 2024
February 16, 2024 16:48 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBOn today's episode, Javier is talking ALL things Xander Bogaerts! He discusses why Bogaerts had such a disappointing first season for the Padres, the behemoth of expectations for his second season, some reasons to believe a bounce back can be expected, why there's some inconsistency in discussing Trea Turner's down year opposed to Bogaerts', the damage the contract could do to the team going forward, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow t...
The Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2024 San Diego Padres
February 15, 2024 16:04 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier outlines some of his greatest fears for this year's Padres team! He discusses the defensive capabilities of his beloved Xander Bogaerts, the health concerns with Yu Darvish and Manny Machado, losing Ha-Seong Kim to free agency, the farm system being untouchable, and so much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...
The Most Hated San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks Players Since 2020 w/ Millard Thomas
February 14, 2024 15:21 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by longtime pal Millard Thomas (host of Locked On Diamondbacks) for a fun side episode on the most hated Padres and Diamondbacks players! The two each give their picks since the start of their podcast-hosting tenures, including Manny Machado's attitude, Tommy Pham's hatred of the Padres, Tyler Gilbert's no-hitter, Ha-Seong Kim being a Diamondback killer, Javi's soapbox moment of hatred against Madison Bumgarner, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: ht...
Does the San Diego Padres Signing of Jurickson Profar Solve the Outfield Questions?
February 13, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBOn today's episode, FINALLY some good news as the Padres have brought back Jurickson Profar!!!!!! Javi gives his thoughts on the move for who has been a Padres fan favorite, what it means for the team's outfield going forward, how the Padres crop of prospects may project in the outfield (e.g. Jackson Merrill, Jacob Marsee, Graham Pauley), some other potential outfielders the Padres could sign or trade for, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow ...
San Diego Padres News & Notes: Kim Trade, Syndergaard, Bauer, and a Seidler Tribute
February 12, 2024 17:35 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBOn today's episode, Javier kicks off a new segment for the show in which he discusses the very latest updates and questions about YOUR San Diego Padres! He discusses their reported trade talks with the Red Sox, interest in Noah Syndergaard and Hyun-jin Ryu, a tribute for the late Peter Seidler, the Padres desire to add a lefty to their lineup, and if bringing in Trevor Bauer makes sense for the team. Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twit...
Biggest X Factors for the San Diego Padres in 2024
February 09, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn today's episode, Javier is discussing some of the players with the greatest variance in outcomes for the Padres this season! Javi breaks down his 5 biggest x-factors, featuring the scary developments for Robert Suarez, if Michael King can redeem the team for losing Juan Soto, the Campusano hive, new coaching staff, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www...
Why the San Diego Padres NEED to Trade Ha-Seong Kim
February 08, 2024 14:50 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier discusses why trading Ha-Seong Kim — as much pain as it may bring — could actually be the best move for the team going forward. He discusses Kim's breakout 2023 campaign, why he's so beloved by Padres fans, his impending free agency, the kind of package the Padres could get in return, and much more!! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www....
Are There ANY Remaining Free Agents the San Diego Padres Could Afford?
February 07, 2024 17:47 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier discusses what's left of a fairly underwhelming free agent class! For fun, he discusses whether he'd be interested in the team signing Blake Snell or Cody Bellinger if they had the resources/financials to do so, potential outfield replacements for Juan Soto and Trent Grisham with Michael A. Taylor, Adam Duvall, and Robbie Grossman, whether Jurickson Profar's immaculate vibes make him worth bringing back, if Michael Lorenzen could be the high-floor starter that give...
Are Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA Projections for the 2024 San Diego Padres Way Too Low?
February 06, 2024 17:34 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier reacts to Baseball Prospectus dropping their PECOTA projections for the Padres and the rest of the 2024 season! Javi breaks down why PECOTA might be so low on the Padres hopes for next season, how the team still has some moves to make that may change things, comparing the projections to their coinciding results from past years, some thoughts on the rest of the NL West, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on...
The San Diego Padres Bullpen Secretly Has HUGE Upside for 2024
February 05, 2024 17:19 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBOn today's episode, Javier takes a second to preview the Padres bullpen outlook for 2024! Firstly, he discusses the recent signing of former Yankee Wandy Peralta to an odd four-year deal, then proceeds to breakdown the rest of the bullpen's strong potential despite the loss of Josh Hader. Can Robert Suarez bounce back to elite status? Are the other new additions of Woo Suk Go, Yuki Matsui, and Enyel De Los Santos enough to replace what they lost? Are players like Steven Wilson, Jairo Iriarte...
Taking a Look at FanGraphs 2024 Projections for San Diego Padres Pitchers
January 26, 2024 16:33 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier is continuing to use the power of math to project the 2024 Padres roster! This time, Javi dives into FanGraphs projections for Padres pitchers, which have pitching as — you guessed it — a major concern for the upcoming season. Can a healthy Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish carry the rotation? What should be expected from Michael King? Does the team still have a need to sign one more starter? And do the additions of Enyel De Los Santos, Yuki Matsui, and Woo Suk Go make u...
Taking a Look at FanGraphs 2024 Projections for San Diego Padres Batters
January 25, 2024 18:26 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn today's episode, Javier returns (again, but for real this time!) to look at the nerdy number projections for Padres position players in 2024! Is Fernando Tatis Jr. primed for an MVP campaign? Can Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado bounce back in a big way? Did Ha-Seong Kim peak in 2023? Do the projections still disrespect Luis Campusano? And what will some of the Padres young guys (Eguy Rosario, Jackson Merrill, Graham Pauley) be able to contribute? Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://m...
Is the Over/Under Win Total For the San Diego Padres Too Low? w/ Millard Thomas
January 20, 2024 21:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by longtime and returning friend Millard Thomas (host of Locked On Diamondbacks) to take a look at the win totals projections for every team in the NL West! The two break down whether or not the Diamondbacks can retain their National League crown, why betting the over on the Padres makes sense, the inevitability for the Dodgers (in the regular season, at least), the unpredictable Giants, a bold prediction for the Rockies, and more! Go Padres. Follow on T...
What if the San Diego Padres Traded Manny Machado for Pete Alonso??
January 19, 2024 02:49 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn today's very fun (and silly) episode, Javier is joined by Ryan Finkelstein (host of Locked On Mets) to discuss a video game trade of Pete Alonso for Manny Machado! The two breakdown why both players could be traded in the first place, the financial burden the Padres find themselves in, Pete Alonso's attachment to New York, Manny Machado's fit in the locker room, other alternative moves both teams could make instead, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javii...
Making Some New Year's Resolutions for the San Diego Padres in 2024
January 17, 2024 23:22 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOn today's episode, Javier looks ahead to the rest of 2024 in Padreland and gives some advice for what the Padres should try to avoid doing! Should the farm system be untouchable? How many more times do we have to learn superstar trades aren't the only way? What's the correct approach to improving the bullpen? And stop assuming how players feel behind the scenes! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_pad...
Grading the San Diego Padres Offseason So Far w/ Nick Lee
January 12, 2024 17:54 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBOn today's fun Friday episode, Javier is joined by Nick Lee (contributor for The East Village Times) to give letter grades for each major move of the Padres offseason! They go deep on how to feel about the Juan Soto exchange with the Yankees, whether the additions of Yuki Matsui, Woo Suk Go, and Enyel De Los Santos will make for an improved bullpen, the hiring of Mike Shildt as manager, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twi...