On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

How To Get Tatis Going, Changes Coming for Rotation

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres dropped their first series in a long time, and the wait continues for Fernando Tatis Jr.'s breakout. How are the Padres getting it done des...

Padres Sale to Shatter MLB Record, Big Questions for Feliciano

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The bidding war for the Padres has reportedly been won by Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones. At the price of $3.9 billion! Derek and Darnay ...

Padres Back Home, What Got Them Going? New City Connects Drop!

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres had to leave home to find themselves. Or at least to figure out how to win some games. What clicked for the Friars in a successful first ro...

What to Take From Shaky Start for Stammen and Padres

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Okay so it wasn't smooth sailing for the Padres out of the gates. But Wednesday was fun! They faced some tough arms, but is that entirely to blame for...

Skubal Leads Tigers to 8-2 Win, a Sports Night Opening Day Recap

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres have typically given fans reason to celebrate on Opening Day, but 2026 did not start on a positive note. Detroit took the air out of the bu...

Gang Back Together, Padres Storylines One Week from Opening Day

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The WBC is over, the stars are back in Peoria and there is one week left before Opening Day. Darnay is joined by Sports Illustrated's Ryan Phillips to...

Buehler Debuts, Joe Returns, Lineup Questions with Sammy Levitt

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Suddenly there are a lot more games on to keep Padre fans entertained. Sammy Levitt joins Darnay from Peoria to discuss developments with the big leag...

Ownership News - Drew Brees? Manny Gets Going Before WBC

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Initial bids are in for the Padres, and they include an ownership group headed up by a Hall of Fame QB. Drew Brees has teamed up with the CEO of Vuori...

Preller's Extension Caps Stretch of Big Padres News

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Preller! Seidler! The sale! Castellanos! Manny! Pitching! France! So much is happening! Derek was in Peoria for all of it. The guys discuss. 📺 On F...

The Big Questions as Padres Start First Spring Under Stammen

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first Spring Training under Craig Stammen has begun. Derek is about to head to Peoria to catch up with the club. What are the biggest questions fa...

Ownership News, a New Bat and FanFest Takeaways

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring training arrives in less than a week! The Padres added a bat. How will Miguel Andujar fit in? There have been developments on the ownership fro...

Is this Campy's Year? What's Left on the Farm with John Conniff

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our old friend John Conniff returns to offer his unique perspective on the Padres. What's the state of the roster, and is there anyone in the Minor Le...

Roster Questions for Now and an Annoying Topic for the Future

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring Training is less than a month away. The last week brought more rumors, but once again little to no action. Will a trade to clear salary open th...

New Year, No Noise, So What's Next for the Padres?

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After an eventful few days in December things quieted down on the Padres front. The New Year is here and Spring Training is only about a month away - ...

Padres closer Mason Miller Talks Pitching and Joins LOADED Team USA

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Padres closer Mason Miller explains why he wants to remain in the bullpen and talks about his excitement in joining Team USA for the World Baseball Cl...

Will Preller Pull Off Another Padres Blockbuster?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres didn't make many moves during the Winter Meetings, but they did make tons of noise. Is A.J. Preller cooking up another blockbuster deal? Wh...

Padres Rumor Season Includes Owner Chatter, Joe Lacob?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball's rumor season now includes a new wrinkle for the Padres: ownership buzz! Joe Lacob? A report from the Bay Area suggests the NBA Championship...

Preller's Work Cut Out for Him as Moves Begin, and RIP RJ

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The stove is starting to heat up, and A.J. Preller has his work cut out for him. Michael King and Dylan Cease are officially free agents. How will the...

Padres for Sale? Seidlers Begin Exploring Their Options

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We probably should've seen this day coming. Almost two years to the day of Peter Seidler's passing, the Seidler family announced that they have begun ...

Stammen Makes Strong First Impression, Big Questions Remain

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Stammen put the Padres uniform on again Monday morning, this time as San Diego's manager. Darnay and Todd discuss what we heard, why A.J. Prelle...

Clubhouse Favorite Craig Stammen Returns in Surprise Hire

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres have a new manager, and it's a familiar name, and friend of the podcast! In a surprise decision A.J. Preller passed on Niebla, Pujols and c...

Pujols and Niebla Among Finalists, Decision Coming Any Day Now

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres are down to the finalists in their search for a new manager. Albert Pujols headlines the list, along with Ruben Niebla and Nick Hundley. Ho...

The Search is On - Pujols Interviews and Preller's Future

24 Oct 2025

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The wheels of another Padres managerial search are turning. Albert Pujols interviewed Wednesday. How soon should we expect a hire to be made? And what...

What to Make of Shildt's Ugly Exit and Another Padres Breakup

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Things got ugly again with a Padres manager. Mike Shildt delivered two stellar seasons, but left on an ugly note. Was health the reason for his exit, ...

Shildt Retires, Preller Discusses New Search, Offseason Outlook

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A.J. Preller is once again looking for a new manager. The surprising Mike Shildt news broke Monday. The Padres' General Manager discussed the decision...

Now What? Questions Facing the Padres After Their Early Exit

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've had a week to digest the Padres' early postseason exit. Derek and Darnay assess the 2025 season, and the factors in their Wild Card loss. John S...

Padres Lineup Falls Short, Season Ends in Game 3 to Cubs

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That was a bummer. Former Padre Greg Garcia joins Darnay to discuss the season ending loss. Game 3 of the Wild Card Series resulted in another low-sco...

Manny Has His Moment, Cease and Pen Shove as Padres Stay Alive

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres aren't done. A shutout of the Cubs forced a Game 3 Thursday at Wrigley. Dylan Cease stepped up. Manny Machado had the swing of his Padres p...

Familiar issues plague Padres in Game 1 loss to Cubs

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've seen losses like that before. Nick Pivetta was sharp early, but two homers were too much for the Padres to overcome. After striking first they f...

Time to Get Gritty at Wrigley, A Wild Card Series Preview

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres got cozy at Wrigley Monday, and Game 1 is fast approaching. Darnay and Todd look ahead to their Wild Card Series against the Cubs. Nick Piv...

Can these Padres Win on the Road in October?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Shildt made what he viewed as an easy call and it backfired in the finale against the Mets. Once again the Padres dropped a road series against a...

Level of Concern as Padres Enter Home Stretch?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres are spinning their wheels. After a promising couple games in Colorado they returned home and dropped their series against the Reds. The lin...

Eno Sarris on Slumping Padres, Playoff Push

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even Mike Shildt and the Padres can admit - things aren't great right now. Eno Sarris of The Athletic returns to the pod to share his thoughts on the ...

Padres Looking Up at the Dodgers, Lineup Questions Arraez

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was an entertaining series in Seattle. But it was not a good few days for the Padres. After a pair of losses and a Dodgers sweep, San Diego is now ...

Another Shot at Dodgers, Can Padres Turn the Tables This Time?

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just like last week the Padres coasted to three straight wins over the Giants. Derek lets us know what the guys had to say after Thursday's series fin...

Padres in First Place, Top Spot at Stake in Clash with Dodgers

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres haven't been in first place this late in the season in 15 years! They pummeled Bob Melvin's old club to reach the top spot in the NL West. ...

Deadline Deals Paying Off, Padres Closing in on Dodgers

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A.J. Preller made a bunch of moves last week, and they have paid off right away. Laureano has been raking, O'Hearn got in the lineup and went deep, an...

Preller Goes All In Again, Mason Miller and a Wild Deadline

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A.J. Preller is a mad man. We'll figure out the future when it comes, for now the focus is on 2025 and the pursuit of a World Series. Hello Mason Mill...

Trade Deadline Vibe Check with Jon & Jim

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're still waiting for the first move, but rumors are picking up around the Padres. Darnay checks in with Jon & Jim to see how they're feeling a week...

Ten Second Half Predictions for the 2025 Padres

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The All-Star break is winding down and the second half is nearly here. Derek and Darnay share their thoughts on this week's festivities before diving ...

Padres' Midseason Grade with Greg Garcia

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How would you grade the Padres after the first half? And how are we feeling about the outlook for the coming months? Who better to ask than former Fri...

Buy or Sell? Padres Should do Both at the Deadline

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres continue to spin their wheels, heading into the final homestand of the first half. With four weeks to go until the Trade Deadline, both Der...

Assessing Tough Stretch, Injury Updates and Trade Rumors

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres won back-to-back series to finish .500 over a 26 game in 27 day stretch. Perfectly mid feels about right! Mike Shildt loves his team even m...

Numbers That Define the Padres Season with Ryan Phillips

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres have gotten reacquainted with the Dodgers and it's not too hard to see what separates the two clubs. Darnay chats with SI's Ryan Phillips a...

First Rivalry Clash Goes to L.A., Key Stretch Continues in AZ

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Advantage Dodgers in 2025's first installment of baseball's best rivalry. One blowout win was sandwiched between a pair of disappointing losses. What ...

Padres Scraping By, Evaluating Key Stretch with Annie Heilbrunn

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a split in San Francisco that was either frustrating or fortuitous, Darnay welcomes Annie Heilbrunn to the pod! How should we feel about the...

On Friar Podcast: Looking Ahead to a Brutal Schedule And … The Padres Trading For Paul Skenes???

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres had a successful week to build some momentum heading into what should be their most difficult month of the season.  The On Friar Podcast h...

Padres in Disarray, Stars Slump, Lineup Ideas, Polarizing Arraez

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres just had one of their worst weeks in a long time. Back-to-back sweeps, which included one of the ugliest performances you'll see. Gavin She...

Big Swings, Manny Red Hot, Yu's Rehab and Heidi Watney on Pads

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a surprising stumble on Monday the Padres showed resilience with a couple big swings leading to a series win over the Halos. Fernando Tatis Jr. ...

Merrill's Return, Bullpen Blunders and Tatis Goes Searching

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A series of plot twists resulted in a lost series in New York. Jackson Merrill hit the ground running in his return. Unfortunately the bullpen faltere...

Padres Getting Healthy and Back on Track with Greg Garcia

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a breath of fresh air in the form of a two-game sweep of San Francisco, Darnay catches up with Greg Garcia to get his thoughts on the club's ste...

Padres Hit 1st Rough Patch of 2025 … But is it Really That Bad?

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres have dropped back-to-back series for the first time this season. But, there’s no need for alarm. The On Friar Podcast host puts the curre...

Padres' Hot Start and a Visit to the Farm with MadFriars

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's early, but the San Diego Padres are the best team in baseball? We'll see what stands out about the club's first few weeks with friend of the pod,...

Health Concerns Amid Promising Start, How Worried Should We Be?

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres got out of Sacramento with a series win. But some injury concerns will follow them back to Petco Park? Mike Shildt said Jake Cronenworth an...

Episode 361 Recapping the Padres perfect week + Torpedo bats explained

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres have had a perfect week. Still undefeated, how far can they take this? Plus, breaking down Jackson Merrill's 9-year, $135 million...

Sheets Sparks Padres, Opening Day Win Comes in Familiar Fashion

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A big inning and a comeback win, where have we heard this before? Gavin Sheets woke up Petco Park and the Padres' lineup in an Opening Day win that fe...

Biggest Questions Facing the Padres One Week From Opening Day

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost here. Unfortunately there was a bit of concerning news in the leadup to Opening Day. Yu Darvish might not be ready for the start of the se...

John Seidler in Charge, Roster Questions as Opening Day Nears

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After months of uncertainty there's clarity atop the Padres - at least for now. Derek and Darnay discuss John Seidler's ascent to club Chairman. Gavin...

What is Marty Caswell's Gut Feeling About the Friars?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After spending some time with the Padres in Peoria Marty Caswell joins Darnay to share her impressions on the 2025 club. Who has the best chance to ma...

Early Spring Impressions, Derek's Takeaways from Peoria

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek is back from Peoria and Cactus League games are going full swing. Manny wasted no time going yard, Salas and De Vries showed flashes, Tatis is u...

Sammy Levitt Joins From Peoria! Padres Spring for Nick Pivetta

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day one of Padres Spring Training ended with a surprise - they have money to spend! A.J. Preller added a key piece to the rotation with the addition o...

John Seidler Gets MLB Vote, Questions Remain as Spring Nears

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday morning brought an important piece of housekeeping. John Seidler was approved by MLB owners as the Padres control person. A mere formality or...

Are the Padres going to do ... anything? Updating a weird offseason with The Fletch Zone

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres offseason has been almost disconcertingly quiet but now the rumor mill is churning for what might be all the wrong reasons. What gives? Wha...

Jon Morosi on the Padres Quiet and Concerning Offseason

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So are they ever going to do anything? The guys turn to MLB Network's Jon Morosi in search of answers. The Padres missed out on Roki Sasaki. Are moves...

Now what? With Darren Smith

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Roki Sasaki dream is dashed. The Dodgers added a top reliever and former Padre in Tanner Scott. And the Padres remain mostly quiet. Darren Smith j...

Where Will Roki Sasaki Sign?

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The wait continues! Roki Sasaki's window to sign opened Wednesday morning, and we have heard little to nothing in the day and a half since. Derek and ...

Sheel Seidler's Lawsuit and the Uncertain Future of the Padres

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We expected to be talking about Roki Sasaki and Luis Arraez rumors. A bombshell Monday morning changed that. Sheel Seidler has filed a lawsuit in hope...

Padres Holiday Wish List: Asking for Roki Sasaki and What Else?

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season! Derek and Darnay share what's on their Padres Holiday Wish List. We all know what (or rather, who) is at the very top. Everyone wants...

Sasaki, Cease, Bogaerts?! Sammy Levitt Wraps Winter Meetings

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sammy Levitt returns to share what he learned in Dallas at Winter Meetings. We finally heard from Roki Sasaki's camp - was there any news of substance...

What Will A.J. Preller Pull Off at the Winter Meetings?

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres haven't made any noise yet this offseason, but that could very well change at next week's Winter Meetings. Derek and Darnay discuss what mo...

De Vries, Salas and Prospects We Need to Know with John Conniff

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A.J. Preller was busy swinging key deals throughout the 2024 that turned the Padres into a contender, and left few familiar names on the farm. So who ...

Sasaki Sweepstakes, Prospects, Big Questions with Kyle Glaser

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone's talking about Roki Sasaki! Kyle Glaser returns to give us the lowdown on the young Japanese star. What makes him so good, and what are the ...

Shildt's Extension, Profar and Kim, Offseason Moves Begin

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The offseason is truly underway! Mike Shildt and A.J. Preller were all smiles when they announced Shildt's two-year extension. Has the Padres' GM fina...

Greg Garcia on Dodgers' Win, Mike Shildt and Padres' Outlook

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Garcia is back! How did he feel seeing the Dodgers win the World Series? He shares his professional breakdown of the Yankees' meltdown. Greg was ...

Preller Addresses Padres' Biggest Questions Heading into 2025

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A.J. Preller seemed to push all the right buttons in 2024, and it got the Padres back to the postseason. Now can they make it back to back trips to th...

Putting a Bow on a Great Season, Turning the Page to 2025

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've all had time to digest a tough finish to a really, really good campaign. Derek and Darnay put a bow on 2024 - a season that saw the franchise ta...

Shutout in the Series Finale, Dodgers End Padres Season

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That one will sting all offseason. With the exception of two pitches Yu Darvish was masterful. But for the second straight game the Padres' offense ne...

We're Headed to Game 5, Dodgers Draw Even with Blowout Win

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That was a bummer. Dylan Cease didn't have it and the Dodgers piled it on to force a series deciding fifth game Friday at Dodger Stadium. Mookie Betts...

One Win from the NLCS! Padres Beat Dodgers in Game 3

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What. A. Game. The Padres exploded for six runs in the second inning, and that was enough to beat the Dodgers in Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead. On...

Padres Start Fast, but Cease Struggles as Dodgers Take Game 1

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite a hot start from the Padres at the plate, the Dodgers came out of a high stress NLDS opener with a 7-5 win. Manny homered and Xander Bogaerts ...

Ah Shoot, Here We Go Again: Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS Preview!

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the series everyone was hoping for. Padres and Dodgers for the NLDS once again! Darnay has Jim Russell in to look ahead to the rematch of the 202...

Padres Headed Back to the NLDS! But Musgrove's Elbow a Concern

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres are NLDS bound for the second time in three years! An explosive second inning ended Max Fried's day and put them in control of Game 2 and t...

King Shoves! Tatis Hits a Tank! Padres Take Game 1!

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That was fun! Padres blanked the Braves on an electric night at Petco Park. Michael King shoved, and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a very Fernando Tatis Jr. ...

Padres vs. Braves: Wild Card Preview with Kyle Glaser

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a hectic bonus day of regular season baseball the Padres landed a visit from Atlanta in the Wild Card series. Darnay previews the series with Ky...

Padres Have Work to Do After Dodgers Dash Division Dreams

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday at Dodger Stadium was fun. The last two nights? Not so much. Los Angeles pummeled the Padres in Thursday's finale, and in doing so secured the...

Padres Enter Final Week with Everything to Play For

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres didn't pop bottles at Petco Park, but they handled business on their end - and now have one of their biggest weeks ahead of them. At the ve...

Padres Look Primed for a Deep Run with Ryan Phillips

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the playoff race tightened up the Padres heated up. On the heels of an impressive series win over Houston -and ahead of a weekend that could see th...

Massive Weekend Ahead of Padres as Wild Card Race Heats Up

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres have spun their wheels, while the Mets have gotten hot and suddenly the NL Wild Card race is neck and neck. Derek and Darnay look back on a...

Tatis is Back! So is Darvish, Padres Load Up for Home Stretch

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yu Darvish made his long awaited return Wednesday, two days after Fernando Tatis Jr. got back on the field. Meanwhile Joe Musgrove is straight up shov...

Vibe Check on Padres as They Enter September

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres dropped a pair in St. Louis and have cooled off just a touch after a scorching stretch. Darnay and Todd provide a vibe check as a challengi...

Biggest Series of the Season?

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres have a four-game series against the New York Mets this weekend. Is this a make it or break it series? Including what do the Padre...

Padres Hotter Than Ever, Is Jackson Merrill Rookie of the Year?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres have never been on a hot streak like this - 19 wins in 22 games?! The guys discuss how they've caught fire. Is Jackson Merrill the NL Rooki...

Padres Stack Gritty Wins, Continue Second Half Surge

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres swept another Wild Card contender, and as Mike Shildt said after the finale, "Grit squad strikes again." The guys discuss a club that seems...

After Deadline and Dodgers Series is it Time to Get Excited?

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres are trending in a great direction. A.J. Preller made some useful additions at the deadline, and then Mike Shildt's team capped a very impre...

Live from Oggi's! Dylan Cease Throws a No-Hitter!

25 Jul 2024

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Another live pod from Oggi's! Dylan did it! The second no-hitter in Padres history. The guys discuss his gutty performance. Was his day almost over af...

Padres 2nd Half Predictions: Trades, Wild Card, Stars and More

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a rollercoaster of a first half, what will the next 63 games bring? Derek and Darnay offer up some predictions for the next two and a half month...

All-Stars, Walk Offs, and a Necessary Upgrade with Sammy Levitt

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sammy Levitt joins the show! What's it like having a front row seat to all these walk off wins? Late game heroics fueled the Padres' hot streak. But A...

Merrill's the Man, All-Star Profar, Farm Update with MadFriars

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres might be separating themselves in the NL Wild Card race. That should impact their plans for the upcoming Trade Deadline. Will there be pros...

Is This a Turning Point? Good Signs, Injury News in Key Stretch

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres came home and wet on a tear. Jurickson Profar is playing like an All-Star starter. Manny is looking Manny-esque. Kyle Higashioka is hitting...

Should We Be Mad at Manny? Is Waldron The Ace? Everyone's Hurt

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres are back home from a tough road trip. Derek lets us know the vibe in the clubhouse ahead of the Brewers series? Manny didn't hustle. But th...