Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres
853 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months 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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Episodes
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...
The Worst Things to Happen for San Diego Padres Baseball This Year
January 12, 2024 00:32 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn today's episode, it's a whole lot of ranting about Ken Rosenthal and the Padres disappointing season! First, Javier rants about Ken Rosenthal's article on Wander Franco and the mention of Fernando Tatis Jr. being genuinely disgraceful. Afterwards, he goes through his list of the worst things that happened to the Padres this year, including Manny Machado's MVP hangover, Xander Bogaerts with runners in scoring position, Joe Musgrove's toe injury, extremely bad body language moments, and a w...
The Best Things to Happen for San Diego Padres Baseball This Year
January 10, 2024 22:35 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier RETURNS (again) to discuss the Padres signing of of relief pitcher Woo-Suk Go and recap some of the best moments and sentiments from the year in Padres baseball! Javi breaks down why he loves the Go signing so much and what it means for the Padres offseason, praises some of the many objectively awesome moments (Blake Snell's Cy Young, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s platinum glove, Luis Campusano's breakout) and silly but delightful moments (Blake Snell's in-game commentary, ...
Should the San Diego Padres Trade for Dylan Cease? w/ Jack McMullen
January 03, 2024 17:37 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOn today's FIRST EPISODE OF 2024, Javier is joined by Jack McMullen (co-host of the Just Baseball show) to break down the possibility of the Padres targeting Dylan Cease! The two discuss the state of the White Sox and rebuild potential, why Cease is such a highly coveted pitcher, trade proposals, the Padres need for starting pitching help, and much much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres ...
Should the San Diego Padres Trade Ha-Seong Kim to the Giants? w/ Ben Kaspick
December 21, 2023 15:53 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants) to discuss the feasibility of trading Ha-Seong Kim! The two break down what makes Kim such a coveted player, why trading him might actually be a 300 IQ play, why the Giants are the perfect trade partner, Jake Cronenworth's potential at second base, mock trades, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follo...
Yuki Matsui’s Potential for the San Diego Padres and Under-the-Radar Pitching Options
December 20, 2023 19:57 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier discusses all things pitching with Yuki Matsui rumors and other pitchers the team should target in free agency! Javi breaks down the reports that Matsui is close to signing with the Padres, what his addition would mean for the team's bullpen outlook, some other relievers the Padres should target to help fix their bullpen, reports that the team has met with Domingo German, low-end starting pitcher options to fill out the back of the rotation, and much much more! Go ...
Why Aren't the San Diego Padres Spending in Free Agency?
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn today's episode, Javier discusses the current standing of the Padres current offseason strategies and lack of any major moves outside of Juan Soto. He breaks down the team's clear incentive to get below the luxury tax threshold, the trade of Matt Carpenter, how the Padres could be imitating the Dodgers and waiting until next offseason to go after some bigger fish, trusting in the Padres farm to fill out the edges of the roster, the potential of Blake Snell re-signing, and more! Go Padres....
How Should the San Diego Padres Feel About Losing Blake Snell and Josh Hader? w/ Brice Paterik
December 15, 2023 16:40 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by Brice Paterik (host of Locked On Rangers) to discuss some of the biggest pitchers still left in free agency! They discuss the Rangers signing Tyler Mahle and why Javi liked him as a fit for the Padres, whether Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery are better investments, the volatility of signing closers long-term like Josh Hader, Javi rants again about Shohei Ohtani and team spending, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com...
How the Juan Soto Trade Could Be Good for the San Diego Padres AND New York Yankees w/ Steve Granado
December 13, 2023 15:28 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined yet again by Steve Granado (co-host and producer of Locked On Yankees) to break down the blockbuster Juan Soto trade even further! The two discuss what Soto's presence in New York is, how the Yankees may finally be going all-in, Michael King's potential as a no.3 starter, the insane upside of Drew Thorpe, the Padres completely retooling their farm system, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show o...
The Fallout of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers Decision and How it Affects the San Diego Padres
December 11, 2023 19:37 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOn today's episode, Javier reacts to the baseball news everyone is reacting to: Shohei Ohtani has decided to sign with the (dastardly) Los Angeles Dodgers with plenty of ensuing rants. Javi breaks down his reaction to the news, how MLB's reporters messed up in their reporting of the Blue Jays, the hypocrisy with criticizing the Padres spending vs the Dodgers, how this will affect the rivalry, if this is good for the sport as a whole, what moves the Padres can still make to compete, and MUCH ...
Under-the-Radar Free Agent Batters the San Diego Padres Should Be Targeting
December 08, 2023 21:05 - 35 minutes - 33 MBOn today's episode, following the Padres trade of Juan Soto and Trent Grisham...what other batters should the Padres be targeting in free agency? Javier breaks down the vacancies left by Soto and Grisham, Jurickson Profar as a vibes candidate, players that could fit into their DH slot (Jesse Winker, Teoscar Hernandez), if they want to go full-defense with someone like Kevin Kiermeier or Adam Duvall, how Jung-Hoo Lee and Jackson Merrill fit into the Padres plans, and a lot more! Go Padres. F...
End of an Era: The San Diego Padres Trade Juan Soto to the Evil Empire New York Yankees
December 07, 2023 05:36 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn today's episode, Javier is reacting to the blockbuster deal of Juan Soto heading to the New York Yankees! Despite his once-in-a-generation talent, Javi gives his thoughts on Soto's brief tenure in San Diego, why the Padres had to trade him in the first place, the return of prospects and pitching depth the team acquired, what the loss of both Soto and Trent Grisham could mean for the team's future plans, why you should absolutely NOT give up on the team's potential going forward, and a who...
In Midst of Juan Soto Rumors, Will the San Diego Padres Also Be Trading Jake Cronenworth?
December 06, 2023 19:49 - 35 minutesOn today's episode, Javier reacts to some early morning news about not just Juan Soto but fan-favorite Jake Cronenworth! Javi breaks down Cronenworth's career with the Padres so far, how he became such a beloved player, the disappointing 2023 campaign that he may have been set up to fail, a decline in play every season, why the contract extension may be AJ Preller's worst move EVER, and some updates on Juan Soto to the Yankees. Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipen...
In Midst of Juan Soto Rumors, Will the San Diego Padres Also Be Trading Jake Cronenworth?
December 06, 2023 19:49 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier reacts to some early morning news about not just Juan Soto but fan-favorite Jake Cronenworth! Javi breaks down Cronenworth's career with the Padres so far, how he became such a beloved player, the disappointing 2023 campaign that he may have been set up to fail, a decline in play every season, why the contract extension may be AJ Preller's worst move EVER, and some updates on Juan Soto to the Yankees. Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiip...
Should Jung-Hoo Lee Be the San Diego Padres Top Target?
December 05, 2023 22:07 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode, Javier is temporarily turning his attention away from the Padres trading away Juan Soto and instead breaking down the possibility of acquiring KBO superstar Jung-Hoo Lee! He discusses the team's need to move on from Trent Grisham, why Lee's contact skills would be an excellent addition to this Padres lineup, defensive versatility, Grisham's trade value, the Padres having little flexibility to work with, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter....
Are the New York Yankees Low-Balling the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto?
December 04, 2023 17:50 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn today's episode, Javier reacts to some of the recent reports regarding the Padres and Yankees doing a potential trade for Juan Soto. He discusses whether the Yankees are being greedy, Michael King's potential, the reason for the Yankees being so loathsome, what the Padres would need in return, how the Blue Jays may be able to swoop in, Alek Manoah's upside, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitte...
Does the San Diego Padres Trading for Shane Bieber Make Sense for Both Sides? w/ Jeff Ellis
December 01, 2023 15:47 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined for ANOTHER crossover by Jeff Ellis (host of Locked On Guardians) to discuss the feasibility of a Shane Bieber trade. The two also discuss the Scott Barlow and Enyel De Los Santos trade, both the Padres and Guardians trade love affair, what the Padres are looking to improve upon in 2024, the state of the Guardians following a disappointing season, Shane Bieber's potential red flags, Padres prospects that could be available, and more! Go Padres. Follow on...
Is Juan Soto DESTINED to Be Traded to the Yankees? w/ Steve Granado and Stacey Gotsulias
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by Stacey Gotsulias and Steve Granado (hosts of Locked On Yankees) discuss the red-hot rumors that the Yankees may be the top team expected to trade for Juan Soto. The three break down the state of the Yankees amidst controversy with a disastrous season, the Padres being essentially forced to trade Soto, why the swap would make sense for both teams, the players the Padres need in return, mock trade ideas, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: http...
Which Teams Could the San Diego Padres Trade Juan Soto To? w/ Daniel R. Epstein
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by old friend and baseball freelancer Daniel R. Epstein to discuss which teams make the most sense to trade for Juan Soto. They discuss Ken Rosenthal's latest bombshell report that it's a question of where Juan Soto is traded and not if, whether the Yankees are finally ready to make a splash, the Giants being desperate to make big moves after whiffing in free agency, the Blue Jays needing outfielders desperately, the Cubs having the most prospects to offe...
Could the San Diego Padres Trade for Tyler Glasnow? w/ Ulises Sambrano
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by Ulises Sambrano (co-host of Locked On Rays) to discuss the possibility of Tyler Glasnow being traded...to the Padres! The two discuss the current state of the Rays following another year of postseason disappointment, the recent trend of the Padres and Rays being trade partners, Juan Soto's value, the Rays and Padres payroll questions, references to Oppenheimer, and a whole lot more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno F...
Which Top-Tier Free Agents Should the San Diego Padres Be Targeting?
November 27, 2023 19:07 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier decides to talk some big free agents as an ostensible nod to Cyber Monday! He breaks down Keith Law's article at the Athletic detailing the top free agents for this upcoming class and which may make the most sense for the Padres to go after. Everything from Shohei Ohtani's blockbuster potential, Jordan Montgomery's postseason bump, Cody Bellinger's bounce back, Jung Hoo-Lee being a player you should NOT sleep on, Rhys Hoskins as a buy-low, and much more! Go Padres....
Juan Soto Trade Rumors and MLB Superlatives w/ Millard Thomas
November 23, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by returning guest Millard Thomas for some free agent/trade talk and a fun awards show! The two start off by discussing the possibility of a Juan Soto trade and Blake Snell being someone the Diamondbacks could target before getting into a slew of awards created by Javi for this special season! They discuss everything from best storylines, best smiles, worst GM moves, biggest breakout players, forgettable teams, and much more! Follow on Twitter: https://m...
Should the San Diego Padres Trade for Dylan Cease?
November 22, 2023 00:10 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBOn today's episode, Javier does a deep dive into one of the hottest trade commodities on the market: Dylan Cease! Javi breaks down Cease's value as a strikeout artist, whether his 2023 numbers were just a down year or sign of impending doom, potential mock trade ideas, the value that Padres prospects have, and a quick few words on the hiring of Mike Shildt to be the Padres next manager! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://m...
Ranking New San Diego Padres Manager Candidates From Worst to Best
November 20, 2023 16:37 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn today's episode, Javier dedicates and episode to discussing the next potential manager hire for the Padres! He breaks down his issues with AJ Preller being allowed to hire yet another manager, many of the rumored candidates from Benji Gil to Phil Nevin, the under-the-radar trade of Scott Barlow for Enyel De Los Santos, and a little bit of a response for some of the Blake Snell naysayers for his Cy Young win. Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the s...
Should the San Diego Padres Be Targetting Corbin Burnes or Devin Williams?
November 16, 2023 17:56 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOn today's episode, Javier is doing some spicy trade ideas with the Brewers players! Javi discusses the rumors of a Brewers fire sale, the history of trades between the Padres and Brewers, Corbin Burnes' signs of decline, whether the Padres should/could be trading for players given the Soto situation, why Devin Williams is a clear fit, 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 t...
Blake Snell Makes San Diego Padres History With Cy Young Award Win
November 16, 2023 01:01 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn today's very special episode, Javier celebrates Blake Snell officially winning the National League Cy Young award! Javi breaks down what a magical season it was for Snell, the potential hall of fame implications, what made this season so dominant, a Bob Gibson and Jake Arrieta comparison, where he could end up signing in free agency, and much much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Fo...
San Diego Padres Chairman and Owner Peter Seidler Passes Away at Age 63
November 14, 2023 23:33 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn today's episode, Javier reacts to the news of Peter Seidler's sudden passing. Javi discusses Seidler's role as chairman and primary owner of the team, how much of the Padres success can be attributed to Seidler, the Padres becoming not just a team with promise but a team with relevance, and what this could mean for the team going forward. Go Padres, and RIP to Peter Seidler (1960-2023). Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.tw...
2023 San Diego Padres Player Reviews: Gary Sanchez
November 13, 2023 16:16 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOn today's episode, Javier continues his player review series featuring Gary Sanchez! Javi breaks down why he became canonized a Padres Saint, his comparative ability to other catchers offensively, his wild career arc, the combination of him and Luis Campusano, favorite moments, and whether or not the team should consider re-signing him. Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: h...
The San Diego Padres Farm System is LOADED With Upside w/ Aram Leighton
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined once again by longtime guest Aram Leighton for an update on Padres prospects! The two break down Jackson Merrill's top-level talent and potential to make an impact next season, the Ethan Salas phenomenon, the depth of pitchers that could break the Padres poor string of luck (e.g. Dylan Lesko, Robby Snelling), the Padres weird roster configuration, up-and-comers like Homer Bush and Graham Pauley, underrated gems to keep an eye out for next season, and much...
2023 San Diego Padres Player Reviews: Luis Campusano
November 10, 2023 02:55 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOn today's episode, Javier continues the player review series to discuss the ultimate catcher of all time: Luis Campusano! Javi discusses his infatuation with him, the Campusano hive, how his breakout season came to be, the ridiculousness of Austin Nola receiving more playing time than him, the trend of the Padres not giving their younger players enough time to improve, and a whole lot more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: http...
2023 San Diego Padres Player Reviews: Joe Musgrove
November 08, 2023 17:50 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOn today's episode, Javier continues the player review series with this time featuring everyone's favorite: Joe Musgrove! He breaks down what has made Musgrove such a beloved Padre to begin with, praises him for being one of the most consistent starting pitchers in the entire sport, what he got better at in 2023, the fluky and ominous injury to start the season, how his success could offset the loss of Snell, and more! Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show...
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim Are BOTH Gold Glove Winners!!
November 06, 2023 15:50 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's episode, Javier reacts to the gold glove winners being announced! And the Padres had TWO winners! Javi breaks down Tatis' incredible transition into being one of the best defensive outfielders in the sport, Ha-Seong Kim's value as a utility infielder, the general issues with the gold glove award, why Manny Machado didn't win, 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 ...
2023 San Diego Padres Player Reviews: Trent Grisham
November 03, 2023 18:15 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBOn today's episode, Javier continues the Player Review series to discuss everyone's least favorite centerfielder: Trent Grisham! Javi breaks down the weird arc that his career has taken, compares his anemic offense to the rest of qualified outfielders, his slight decline with his otherwise excellent defense, his future with the Padres, and much much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Fol...
Are the San Diego Padres in Massive Financial Trouble?
November 02, 2023 04:31 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBOn today's episode, Javier is reacting to the latest bombshell article on the Padres taking out a $50 million dollar loan to help pay for their ever-growing payroll. He dissects the Athletic article, relitigates his problems with the Padres roster-building strategy, AJ Preller's fault in this whole situation, if the Padres financial issues are being overblown, what this means for re-signing Juan Soto, and much much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Fo...
2023 San Diego Padres Player Reviews: Jake Cronenworth
November 01, 2023 17:25 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOn today's episode, Javier is back with more player reviews (and rants) with this edition focusing on the once-fan-favorite Jake Cronenworth! Javi breaks down what went wrong for Cronenworth in 2023, from his move to first base, anemic performance in high leverage situations, a continuing trend of making poor contact, his contract situation being mystifying all these months later, where the team goes from here, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Fo...
The 5 Biggest Questions for the San Diego Padres Offseason
October 27, 2023 16:56 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBOn today's episode, Javier dives deep into the biggest questions surrounding the coming months for YOUR San Diego Padres. He touches on everything from the Juan Soto trade/extension talks, the starting rotation with a healthy Yu Darvish, the recent loss of Bob Melvin, free agent landscape, 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/UCG...
Why the San Diego Padres Letting Bob Melvin Go is An AWFUL Decision w/ Ben Kaspick
October 24, 2023 21:40 - 37 minutes - 34 MBOn today's episode, Javier is joined by Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants) to react to the news that the San Francisco Giants are hiring Bob Melvin to be their manager for 2024. The two give their initial reactions to the news and discuss Melvin's resume and respect around the league before Javi takes a minute to rant about what this means for the Padres organization, their free agent hopes, and whoever may end up taking his place. Javi is upset. Ben is happy. What a combination! Go Padr...
Why the San Diego Padres Letting Bob Melvin Go is An AWFUL Decision w/ Ben Kaspick
October 24, 2023 21:40 - 40 minutesOn today's episode, Javier is joined by Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants) to react to the news that the San Francisco Giants are hiring Bob Melvin to be their manager for 2024. The two give their initial reactions to the news and discuss Melvin's resume and respect around the league before Javi takes a minute to rant about what this means for the Padres organization, their free agent hopes, and whoever may end up taking his place. Javi is upset. Ben is happy. What a combination! Go Padre...