On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast
312 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsWith NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson behind the mic, On Friar will cover all things San Diego Padres. Interviews, analysis, behind the scenes...the ups, downs, and everything in between.
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Pitching Ninja on King, Cease and Padres Retooled Rotation
April 18, 2024 21:02 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOne of our favorite guests is back! Rob Friedman is better known as Pitching Ninja and he returns to share his insight on the Padres' new look rotation. Michael King flirted with a No-No Wednesday. Dylan Cease looks like the ace of the staff. But Joe Musgrove has been shaky and Yu Darvish is on the IL. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@...
Padres Beat L.A., Mr. Relevant Delivers Statement Win
April 15, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBDerek and Darnay catch up for a bonus episode. The Padres continue to look tougher and more resilient than last year's group. Friday's comeback was followed by a win that Jurickson Profar described as a 'message'. Mr. Relevant took a step back from the war of words but let his bat settle the score. Plus Manny Machado keeps heating up and Jackson Merrill does not look like a 20-year-old. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your...
Padres Flash Potential Ahead of Trip to Dodger Stadium
April 11, 2024 22:15 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIt's hard to tell who this year's Padres truly are based on an up and down start. Hopefully Wednesday offered a preview of things to come. Derek and Darnay discuss their first series win over the Cubs, and the challenge ahead at Dodger Stadium. Jurickson and Jake are raking. Ha-Seong Kim has had some surprising missteps. Is Manny heating up? Should Shildt mess with the lineup? Any concerns after rough starts from Yu and Joe? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes her...
Letting the Kids Play and Padres Prospect Update with MadFriars
April 04, 2024 23:19 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBFresh off a trip to the backfields John Conniff of MadFriars returns to the pod. Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley broke camp with the big leaguers - what have they shown so far? Will Pauley play enough (and well enough) to stick around? John lets the guys know who caught his eye in his recent trip to Peoria. Plus, we're learning where the Padres are sending their top prospects to start the Minor League season. And reports of trade talks with the Marlins means young talent could be ...
Padres Show Promise in Opening Day Win over Giants
March 29, 2024 03:33 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIt wasn’t just *that* they won, it was *how* the Padres won that has the On Friar guys feeling optimistic about the new season. Derek and Darnay discuss a scrappy performance, a relentless seventh inning and the type of victory we didn’t see much of last year. Jackson Merrill finds ways to contribute and Tyler Wade has been a nice surprise. Xander Bogaerts thinks they may have exorcised some demons and Jurickson Profar is just so much fun. Plus, Yu Darvish was stellar and they have ...
The Bounce Back Season is Here, Padres 2024 Opening Day Preview
March 27, 2024 23:11 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThe time has finally come to put 2023 in the rear view for good. Darnay and Todd provide a preview of Padres Opening Day for the NBC San Diego streaming channel. They share their thoughts on a new look rotation, Jackson Merrill's emergence, Manny's health, our picks for who will have a big season, a unique San Diego sports doubleheader and much more. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts ...
On Friar Live! A Split in Seoul with Greg Garcia, Bernie Wilson
March 21, 2024 21:33 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThe guys take the show on the road and wrap up the Seoul Series with some guests at Oggi's in Mission Valley. A tale of two games, and a glimpse at what the lineup's potential. Any reason to be worried about the arms? The guys are joined by former Padre Greg Garcia, who played for Mike Shildt with the Cardinals. And the bro Bernie Wilson shares his take on the club. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego ...
Padres Add Dylan Cease, How Much Better Did They Just Get?
March 14, 2024 21:36 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBA.J. Preller did it again. Just before leaving for South Korea the Padres made a major splash after a quiet few months. What should we expect from Dylan Cease? How do we feel about the Blake Snell comps? And what do we think of the guys the Padres gave up to get the Cy Young finalist? How much better did the 2024 Padres just get? Plus, the team is in Seoul and Jackson Merrill is with them. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet y...
Reasons to be Optimistic about the Padres with Jon Morosi
March 07, 2024 22:55 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe guys have the pleasure of being joined again by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. As he gets ready to make the trip to Seoul Jon explains the significance of the series in South Korea. Derek asks him what the Padres need to do to win the World Series in 2024. What’s taking so long for Blake Snell to sign? Darnay shares why Snell signing late could be a huge concern. Will A.J. Preller make an addition? Morosi lets us now why he feels comfortable with Jackson Merrill getting thrust into t...
Spring Storylines and Early Season Predictions for the Padres
March 01, 2024 01:26 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBWe are more than a week into Cactus League games - what have we seen, and how much of it really matters? Jackson Merrill sizzled and then slowed down. Joe Musgrove has scuffled. Which starter will have the best ERA after April? How inevitable is an addition in the outfield? Darnay and Todd hit on a bunch of topics including some comments from the Faithful. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports tho...
What Have We Learned so Far at Spring Training
February 21, 2024 02:11 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDarnay is back from Peoria and discussing with Todd what we've learned through the first week plus of Spring Training. An infield switch has made headlines - what do we make of Xander's shift to second? We'll soon see Joe Musgrove, Michael King and Yuki Matsui. What are we expecting once games start Thursday? The outfield is still short on bodies, so a move seems inevitable - right? Some thoughts on the young guys as well as what we heard from Eric Kutsenda. On Friar is available o...
Early Spring Impressions - What have Cassavell, Lin and Levitt seen in Peoria?
February 16, 2024 06:51 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThere was plenty to discuss before Padres Spring Training reached the first full squad workout. Darnay was in Peoria and checked in with a few guys who have the pulse of the club: MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, Dennis Lin of The Athletic, and Padres radio host Sammy Levitt. From Manny's promising arrival, to Tatis' confidence, Shildt's approach, roster questions, and the potential youth movement - the guys talk about it all and then some. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch ...
The Padres have a (somewhat) secret weapon to keep their players healthy in 2024 and beyond
February 16, 2024 00:39 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIn 2023 the Padres missed out on a Wild Card spot when they finished 2.0 games behind the Diamondsbacks, who went to the World Series. It's entirely possible the Friars could have made that run had they not had multiple injuries to All-Stars down the stretch. This year, things could be dramatically different. Point Loma Nazarene University and the Padres have put together a state-of-the-art biomechanics lab that's designed to maximize athletic performance while keeping players hea...
Gearing Up for Spring Training with Bob Scanlan
February 09, 2024 00:29 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThe Padres will be in Peoria next week, so who better to get us geared up for Spring Training than a guy who knows this time of year well. Padres TV reporter Bob Scanlan shares his insight on the work that gets done this time of year. How does a prospect know when he's ready? And how much development can happen during the spring? What does Scan think of the re-tooled bullpen? Speaking of the bullpen, Josh Hader got some stuff off his chest about his last season in San Diego. That an...
State of the Padres, What Should They do Next? With Eno Sarris
February 01, 2024 23:25 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWith Spring Training less than two weeks away Derek and Darnay catch up with Eno Sarris of The Athletic. What do we make of this Padres club after a tumultuous offseason? Eno expects Michael King to have a big first season in San Diego, what does he like about the new starter? How does the bullpen look after adding Wandy Peralta? Are we just buying time in the outfield until the kids are ready? What should we expect from Manny Machado? And what on earth does A.J. Preller do to fill ...
Waiting for Something to Happen with Jon & Jim
January 26, 2024 08:11 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThere were finally some moves made around MLB this past week - but none by the Padres. Thankfully Jon & Jim were nice enough to help us kill some. We've seen Joe Musgrove do some team building; Mike Shildt check out another popular San Diego squad; the Padres release their 2024 giveaways; and players who'd fit with the Padres head elsewhere. The guys discuss that and more. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San...
Padres Projections, Who Will Exceed Expectations in 2024?
January 19, 2024 00:52 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBNot enough Padres lived up to the numbers on the backs of their baseball cards in 2023. Who will exceed expectations in 2024? Derek and Darnay take a look at projections for this year's group. Will Xander Bogaerts settle in? Will Manny Machado bounce back? Will Jake Cronenworth return to All-Star form? Will Fernando Tatis Jr. return to MVP-level production at the plate? The guys weigh in on what's anticipated from Padres top hitters and arms this year. On Friar is available on YouT...
Will Ha-Seong Kim Get Dealt? Possible Next Moves for the Padres
January 12, 2024 00:32 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIt's a move no one wants to make, but it could be helpful - if not necessary. Teams are interested in Ha-Seong Kim and the Padres have reportedly discussed dealing the Gold Glove infielder. Is it a necessary step like the Juan Soto trade? Plus the guys explore free agents and trade targets to fill out a roster full of holes. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@...
Padres Find Arms Overseas and Shildt’s Staff with Kyle Glaser
January 04, 2024 21:05 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThe Padres have a bullpen, and Mike Shildt has a coaching staff! Darnay discusses the news of the last couple weeks with Baseball America’s Kyle Glaser. What should we expect from Woo Suk Go and Yuki Matsui? And how should fans feel about this group of relievers? Shildt introduced his first Padres coaching staff. It features minor league ties and is missing a bench coach - what should we make of all that? Glaser shares his valuable insight on all things Padres. On Friar is availabl...
What Prospects are Primed to Help the Padres in 2024 with MadFriars
December 29, 2023 00:35 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBJohn Conniff from MadFriars travels the country watching and talking to San Diego's minor leaguers. With lots of question marks on the Padres roster, how much help can they expect to get from prospects? Will Merrill and Marsee crash the party? Are reinforcements coming to the bullpen? How are the young top flight pitchers looking? And Ethan Salas - 2024??? John shares his insight with Derek and Darnay. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversa...
Have the Padres found their new closer?
December 22, 2023 01:20 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSince trading Juan Soto to the Yankees the Padres have been quiet. Actually, all the business of Major League Baseball has kind of grinded to a halt. That may be about to change. While the league waits for one major domino to fall before making any major moves the Friars look like they've locked up a new closer who most fans in the United States aren't terribly familiar with. But, he's reallllllly good. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conve...
Padres Holiday Wish List, Ohtani and Other News, What Happens Next?
December 15, 2023 00:22 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIt's been a tough week in Padres land, so the guys try to lift everyone's spirits with some holiday cheer. Derek and Darnay share their wish list for the Padres. They hope for key additions, good health, and a more merry season than the last. Plus, some thoughts on the Shohei Ohtani deal and an offseason that just isn't going all that great for the club. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoug...
How the Juan Soto trade went down and what it means for the rest of the Padres off-season
December 08, 2023 00:45 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBTrading Juan Soto to the Yankees was the first and certainly the largest domino to fall in the Padres off-season. But it will definitely not be the last. The deal for five players cleared a bunch of payroll space that now offers a litany of intriguing possibilities. Adding another pitcher? Signing Ha-Seong Kim's old buddy to play outfield? It's all on the table. In the latest OnFriar Podcast, NBC 7's Derek Togerson and Todd Strain break down the fit for all five of the new guys .....
So Long Juan Soto, Padres Stock Up on Arms in Deal with Yankees
December 07, 2023 06:51 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThe deal finally got done. Darnay Tripp and Todd Strain discuss the Padres trade of Juan Soto to the Yankees. What did A.J. Preller get back? How will the return impact 2024? And what does this mean for the rest of the offseason? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD). Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and...
Does Trading Juan Soto Make Most Sense for the Padres?
December 01, 2023 00:07 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIt's looking more and more like the Padres will part with Juan Soto. Is that the most prudent move given the team's needs and limited finances? The guys discuss, plus Nick Martinez and Ryan Flaherty have new homes. And Derek gets his first chance to share his take on Mike Shildt becoming the club's new manager. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), ...
Why Mike Shildt is Right for the Padres with Greg Garcia
November 22, 2023 23:06 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWe get a better idea of who Mike Shildt is and how he'll manage the Padres with a hand from San Diego guy and former Friar Greg Garcia. He explains how Shildt picks the right times to get fired up, and does players a favor by taking tough decisions out of their hands. What is yellow-padding and how could it help the Padres? How will Shildt navigate tough conversations and manage big personalities? And what's the best advice Greg got from the new Padres' skipper. On Friar is availab...
Preller goes with familiarity, experience in hiring Mike Shildt
November 22, 2023 04:29 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBAfter a lengthy search A.J. Preller and the Padres picked Mike Shildt. How did his experience with the organization factor into the decision? What did we learn about his style and approach? Is he equipped to stay aligned with Preller? How does he feel about the Padres' clubhouse culture? Hear what he and Preller had to say, including Preller's emotional words about Peter Seidler. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres...
Seidler's Passing, Padres' Future and Snell's Win
November 17, 2023 02:20 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe guys discuss what has been an eventful and emotional week for the Padres. Peter Seidler’s passing shook the city on Tuesday, Darnay and Todd share their thoughts on an owner that led with generosity, optimism and fearlessness. Thursday we learned that Eric Kutsenda sill step in for Seidler, at least for now. On Wednesday Blake Snell won the club’s fifth Cy Young. But excitement for his award was tempered by uncertainty around his future. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch ...
Peter Seidler's Legacy
November 15, 2023 04:21 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBTuesday morning brought the heartbreaking news of Peter Seidler's passing. Darnay and Todd discuss the legacy left by the Padres' owner, and the impact he had at Petco Park and beyond. Seidler challenged conventional thinking of how "small market" franchises should operate, and was guided by his love for players and commitment to bringing San Diego a champion. We celebrate his influential tenure with the club, and the goodness and optimism with which he approached his life and work....
Nevin? Gil? Ross? What's Taking so Long With Bernie Wilson
November 10, 2023 00:18 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe Padres’ search for a manager continues to drag on, so to pass the time we caught up longtime AP Padres beat writer Bernie Wilson. What’s taking so long? What does Bernie like so much about Phil Nevin? And how confident are we that the next guy can stay on the same page with A.J. Preller? Scott Boras spoke about Juan Soto, what do we do with that information? San Diego’s greatest Bro shares his perspective on the club and he did not disappoint. On Friar is available on YouTube!...
Massive Loans & Managerial Searches, What's Up With the Padres?
November 02, 2023 23:16 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThe offseason is off to an eventful start. As the Padres search for their new skipper, a report drops that the club took out a massive loan. What does it all mean? And what do we make of the candidates to take over for Bob Melvin? Derek, Darnay and Todd discuss. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD). ...
What Does Melvin's Exit Mean for Preller and Padres?
October 27, 2023 01:05 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBBob Melvin is gone. A.J. Preller is searching for another manager. On Wednesday we heard about 'narrative' and 'fit' that suggest continued disconnect between Preller and his managers. How does Melvin look after all of this? What does this all say about Preller? We'll hear from both mean and discuss what's next. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp),...
Giants to Hire Melvin, Preller Still Searching for His Manager
October 24, 2023 22:48 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThis was the least surprising plot twist. Bob Melvin is headed back to the Bay Area to take over the Giants. The guys discuss the decision, what it says about Melvin and the organization, and how we got to this point. Who's next for the Padres? There are a couple obvious names, but will it be any different this time around? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@D...
Who Stays? Who Goes? Which Padres Will Be Around in 2024?
October 20, 2023 00:22 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThe Padres have some very important questions to answer heading into 2024. Juan Soto's future might just top that list. The guys discuss whether the club should pursue a trade or ride out the last year of his contract. What about Blake Snell? Or Trent Grisham? What happens with Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Dere...
Padres Keep Band Together, Dodgers Lose, and Clubhouse Rules
October 12, 2023 23:11 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBDerek and Darnay get together for the first time since the Padres decided to run it back. How’re we feeling about what we’ve heard and read since the season ended? Is there still time for a surprise? The Dodgers blew it again in the playoffs and the Friar Faithful rejoices. And the Braves started a discussion about journalistic integrity and clubhouse etiquette. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego spor...
Preller Speaks, We React as Padres Run it Back
October 04, 2023 21:59 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBA.J. Preller spoke to reporters Wednesday, as he continues in his role as Padres General Manager and President of Baseball Operations. And Bob Melvin is still his manager. What did Preller have to say his relationship with Melvin and his track record with managers? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD...
"Thorough Assessment" Begins, What Does Seidler's Statement Really Say?
October 03, 2023 02:43 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIt appears the conversations we knew were coming have begun. But who is doing the talking? And whose performance is being thoroughly assessed? Derek and Darnay parse Peter Seidler's statement in search of some hint at the process currently playing out. They also discuss the working relationship of Bob Melvin and A.J. Preller and what it might take to create a healthier, more functional partnership. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation...
A reckoning is coming for the Padres, what needs to happen?
September 28, 2023 23:04 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBThe Padres have held off elimination (at least for longer than we expected) but they can't avoid the reckoning that's coming. Derek and Darnay discuss the Preller-Melvin dynamic, and Derek says it's time for one of them to go. What will happen in the days that will follow the end of the season? And what will it take for the organization to get back on track? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports t...
Overreacting and Underreacting to the Padres 7-Game Winning Streak ... and All That Chemistry Stuff
September 21, 2023 22:33 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBThe Padres have won seven straight games. The Padres are still mathematically alive for a playoff spot with nine games left to play. The Padres are finally doing what we waited for them to do all year. The Padres are ... what? Too late? Still alive? Incredibly frustrating? Rounding into form? Beating up on bad teams? Winning at the right time? Doomed due to bad chemistry? Figuring how to coexist? The tough part here is literally all of those things could be right. The OnFri...
What do you want to talk about? Our Padres Twitter (X?) mailbag
September 14, 2023 23:24 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWe are in the home stretch. Changes are likely coming, but for now the team is trucking through the final weeks of the season. So what do you want to talk about? We asked and you answered. Darnay and Todd dive into Melvin, Preller, blowing it up, running it back and more. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAI...
What to Watch for as Lost Season Drifts Away
September 07, 2023 23:15 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBWe're trucking through September and the Padres continue to spin their wheels. They haven't pulled the plug, but they aren't inspiring any hope. So what are we looking for in the final few weeks of a lost season? Blake Snell's Cy Young bid? A strong finish to Ha-Seong Kim's breakout season? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) ...
What went wrong and what will happen next with Scott Miller
August 31, 2023 21:35 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIt looks like it is all over for the Padres. Long time baseball writer Scott Miller shares his thoughts on the Padres. He and Darnay Tripp discuss problems with this year’s club. How will some unusual circumstances make it difficult to pull off drastic changes? How much of the blame goes to GM AJ Preller and how likely is another managerial change? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts an...
Processing this Padres Season and Getting Caught up with Craig Stammen
August 25, 2023 02:20 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThe guys go to a familiar source and a podcast favorite to make sense of this Padres season. What has Craig Stammen been up to? The former Padres reliever lets us know. He tells Derek and Darnay how he's staying involved with the franchise, and looks back on the highs and lows of his career. What was his leadership style? And do the Padres have a chemistry or leadership void? Is it fair to point the finger at Bob Melvin? Craig shares his perspective on a difficult season and what it...
Are the Padres for real this time? We should find out soon
August 17, 2023 23:16 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBA grand slam? A steal of home? Two straight impressive wins with contributions from all over the roster and a bunch of energy at Petco Park? Now we're cooking. But will it last? That's the tough part. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD). Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports cover...
Is it Happening Again? Padres Showing Signs of Another Collapse
August 10, 2023 23:33 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThe Padres have lost four straight after a performance Manny Machado called "unacceptable". Juan Soto accused the team of quitting. The new guys are struggling. Bob Melvin doesn't have any answers. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD). Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage ...
Retooled and Reenergized the Padres Enter Crucial Month
August 04, 2023 00:35 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThe Padres appeared to make some useful additions at the trade deadline. In the meantime they've seemingly hit their stride. Now the upcoming month is littered with series against teams ahead of them in the Wild Card race. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD). Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more ...
Padres Trade Deadline Analysis
August 02, 2023 01:29 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAs expected, AJ Preller made a slew of moves at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline. Leading up to it, with the Padres sitting 5.0 games out of a Wild Card spot, there was speculation that the Friars might be entertaining the idea of selling off some pieces like Blake Snell and Josh Hader, both free agents after the season. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTri...
A Case for Standing Pat and Staying Hopeful about the Padres with Mike Petriello
July 27, 2023 21:48 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThe trade deadline is days away and the Padres continue to spin their wheels - but maybe it's not worth punting on the season? Derek and Darnay catch up with Mike Petriello of MLB.com to discuss the fatal flaw in this year's team, who deserves the bulk of the blame, and the impact of a manager. What recent contract does Mike have a problem with? He also explains how the path to a playoff spot isn't as unlikely as it seems. Mike takes a stab at what the deadline could look like, and ...
How did the Padres get here and what do they do now? With Cespedes Family BBQ
July 20, 2023 22:05 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIt’s two steps forward, one step back for the Padres. After failing to pull off the sweep they need to get rolling against the Tiger and Pirates. Jordan from Cespedes Family BBQ lends his outlook on the team. Why haven’t they been able to hit their stride? The guys decide who gets the bulk of the blame among Preller, players and Melvin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What Will the Second Half Hold for the Padres?
July 13, 2023 23:04 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThe first half didn’t go as planned – but there’s still time for the Padres to turn it around. Derek and Darnay take a stab at how the next few months could look. Who will shine? What will the trade deadline look like? What stats will define their performance? How will they fare against division rivals? And most importantly – will they make the playoffs? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoug...