On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast
Episodes
Merrill Delivers Padres' First Sweep, Is This a Turning Point?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres finally swept a series, and took care of a bad baseball team the way they should. Jackson Merrill walked it off, Donovan Solano had a massi...
Are Padres Just a .500 Team? Adding Injury to Insult as Team Flounders
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres are coming off being swept three games by the Angels. They are now the only team in the MLB to not have a sweep this season. After the seri...
Will Padres Hit Their Stride in June? Plus Shildt, Tatis, Estrada and More with AJ Cassavell
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Padres missed out on their first series sweep of the season against the Marlins. Then Mike Shildt got defensive with reporters again. MLB.com Padres b...
Arraez Fuels Successful Road Swing, Previewing Soto's Return
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All Luis Arraez does is hit. As the Padres took back-to-back series on the road, the Padres' new leadoff man stacked multi-hit games and fueled an imp...
Mike Shildt's Presser and a Rocky Week for the Padres
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres followed their best two week stretch of the season with a dud against the Rockies. Did they fall flat, or did a surging Colorado team simpl...
Weighing the Good with the Bad at the Quarter Point
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres have provides reasons for optimism along with cause for concern. Balance it out and you've got a .500 ballclub at the quarter point of the ...
Impact of Arraez's Arrival Amid Padres Pitching Concerns
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday brought the latest A.J. Preller bombshell. Long coveted hitting maestro Luis Arraez is a Padre and made history with Saturday's four-hit debut....
Playing the "Level of Concern" Game With Some Underachieving Padres
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres won a series against the Reds but there are some issues that need addressing. We figure out how concerning some slow starts are and which p...
Is a split at Coors Field OK? Kyle Glaser gives perspective on the Padres 2024 start
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we would have loved to have seen a series win in Colorado against the bad Rockies. No, we should not be disappointed with a split. National baseb...
Pitching Ninja on King, Cease and Padres Retooled Rotation
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One 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 rotatio...
Padres Beat L.A., Mr. Relevant Delivers Statement Win
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Derek 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 fo...
Padres Flash Potential Ahead of Trip to Dodger Stadium
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 D...
Letting the Kids Play and Padres Prospect Update with MadFriars
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh 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 - ...
Padres Show Promise in Opening Day Win over Giants
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It 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 dis...
The Bounce Back Season is Here, Padres 2024 Opening Day Preview
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 streami...
On Friar Live! A Split in Seoul with Greg Garcia, Bernie Wilson
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 wh...
Padres Add Dylan Cease, How Much Better Did They Just Get?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A.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 Dyl...
Reasons to be Optimistic about the Padres with Jon Morosi
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 significan...
Spring Storylines and Early Season Predictions for the Padres
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We 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....
What Have We Learned so Far at Spring Training
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Darnay 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 head...
Early Spring Impressions - What have Cassavell, Lin and Levitt seen in Peoria?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There 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 wh...
The Padres have a (somewhat) secret weapon to keep their players healthy in 2024 and beyond
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 p...
Gearing Up for Spring Training with Bob Scanlan
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 r...
State of the Padres, What Should They do Next? With Eno Sarris
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With 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 t...
Waiting for Something to Happen with Jon & Jim
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There 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'...
Padres Projections, Who Will Exceed Expectations in 2024?
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not 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 ...
Will Ha-Seong Kim Get Dealt? Possible Next Moves for the Padres
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 disc...
Padres Find Arms Overseas and Shildt’s Staff with Kyle Glaser
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 Gla...
What Prospects are Primed to Help the Padres in 2024 with MadFriars
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Conniff from MadFriars travels the country watching and talking to San Diego's minor leaguers. With lots of question marks on the Padres roster, ...
Have the Padres found their new closer?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since 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. ...
Padres Holiday Wish List, Ohtani and Other News, What Happens Next?
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 ...
How the Juan Soto trade went down and what it means for the rest of the Padres off-season
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trading 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 la...
So Long Juan Soto, Padres Stock Up on Arms in Deal with Yankees
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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...
Does Trading Juan Soto Make Most Sense for the Padres?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 gu...
Why Mike Shildt is Right for the Padres with Greg Garcia
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 ho...
Preller goes with familiarity, experience in hiring Mike Shildt
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 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...
Seidler's Passing, Padres' Future and Snell's Win
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 sha...
Peter Seidler's Legacy
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday morning brought the heartbreaking news of Peter Seidler's passing. Darnay and Todd discuss the legacy left by the Padres' owner, and the impac...
Nevin? Gil? Ross? What's Taking so Long With Bernie Wilson
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 takin...
Massive Loans & Managerial Searches, What's Up With the Padres?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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...
What Does Melvin's Exit Mean for Preller and Padres?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Melvin is gone. A.J. Preller is searching for another manager. On Wednesday we heard about 'narrative' and 'fit' that suggest continued disconnect...
Giants to Hire Melvin, Preller Still Searching for His Manager
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 sa...
Who Stays? Who Goes? Which Padres Will Be Around in 2024?
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 c...
Padres Keep Band Together, Dodgers Lose, and Clubhouse Rules
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Derek 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 ...
Preller Speaks, We React as Padres Run it Back
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A.J. Preller spoke to reporters Wednesday, as he continues in his role as Padres General Manager and President of Baseball Operations. And Bob Melvin ...
"Thorough Assessment" Begins, What Does Seidler's Statement Really Say?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It appears the conversations we knew were coming have begun. But who is doing the talking? And whose performance is being thoroughly assessed? Derek a...
A reckoning is coming for the Padres, what needs to happen?
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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...
Overreacting and Underreacting to the Padres 7-Game Winning Streak ... and All That Chemistry Stuff
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 fi...
What do you want to talk about? Our Padres Twitter (X?) mailbag
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 ...
What to Watch for as Lost Season Drifts Away
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We'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 wh...
What went wrong and what will happen next with Scott Miller
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It 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 pro...
Processing this Padres Season and Getting Caught up with Craig Stammen
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 reli...
Are the Padres for real this time? We should find out soon
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 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...
Is it Happening Again? Padres Showing Signs of Another Collapse
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres have lost four straight after a performance Manny Machado called "unacceptable". Juan Soto accused the team of quitting. The new guys are s...
Retooled and Reenergized the Padres Enter Crucial Month
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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...
Padres Trade Deadline Analysis
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As 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 sp...
A Case for Standing Pat and Staying Hopeful about the Padres with Mike Petriello
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 ...
How did the Padres get here and what do they do now? With Cespedes Family BBQ
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’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. Jo...
What Will the Second Half Hold for the Padres?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 ...
Padres Finish First Half Strong, What Will the Next Month Hold?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was not the first half any of us expected, but the Padres provided reason for hope before shutting it down for a few days. A 5-1 homestand, capped ...
Are the Padres Finally Figuring Things Out?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres finally swept a three-game series. Big names are starting to look more like themselves. Manny Machado broke a record and Josh Hader did som...
And Then There Were None: On Friar Podcast Tries to Solve the Padres Season-Long Whodunnit
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres were just swept by the Pirates. They've lost five straight games, all to teams with losing records. Now they themselves are seven games und...
Greg Garcia on Padres, Favorite Teammates, Using Stats and Analytics
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Padre Greg Garcia rejoins the pod. He talks about the end of his playing days and lets us know what he’s up to. Darnay asks him what role man...
Grading the Padres, What Do We Expect the Rest of the Way?
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres have won five of their last six and appear to be turning a corner. Derek and Darnay discuss an explosive win and a very Fernando Tatis Jr. ...
Making Sense of this Roller Coaster Ride Called the Padres
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huge game. Lousy game. Huge game. Lousy game. That's been the Padres' pattern the last couple weeks. Derek, Darnay and Todd discuss the up and down tr...
Ethan Salas Arrives, Midseason Prospect Update with MadFriars
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Salas impressed in his Minor League debut - so we'll catch up with a guy who spent time with the sensational 17-year-old, MadFriars' own John Co...
Is This The Day the Padres Figured Out Who They Really Are?
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres won a roller coaster of a game (and series) in Washington. Rougned Odor is swinging the bat like he's Ted Williams. Michael Wacha is pitchi...
"Want To" vs. "Have To" ... How One Word Can Fix The Padres Offense
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dismal. Awful. Underachieving. Uninspiring. Frustrating. Mystifying.All these words apply to the Padres offense in 2023. While many people both inside...
Melvin Frustrated, Padres Sputter Into Series With Dodgers
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After dropping four of five and two straight against the Twins Bob Melvin aired his grievances. Derek and Darnay discuss a team that needs a new appro...
Padres Back on Track, Dodgers on Deck with Kyle Glaser
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The vibes are much improved in the Padres clubhouse. Derek and Darnay get insight on the squad and the upcoming series with the Dodgers from Baseball ...
Is There an End in Sight to the Padres Offensive Struggles?
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Padres manager Bob Melvin said after his club scored just two runs in a loss to the Cubs on Thursday afternoon that his team is one hit away. He's fru...
How to Fix Padres Superstars Manny Machado and Juan Soto
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Juan Soto and Manny Machado are still searching for solutions to their season-long slumps. Neither MVP finalist has hit his stride at the plate yet. I...
The Return of Tatis - How it Went and What it Means
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 564 days, three surgeries, and one 80-game steroid suspension Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the Padres lineup. The numbers do not begin to tell ...
Snell’s start, Campy’s opportunity, and a quick fix in Fernando Tatis Jr.?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of their starting pitchers is, once again, not living up his potential and it's costing San Diego wins. What is really wrong with Blake Snell? Is ...
Pitching Problems Continue Slow Start, Minor Leaguer Takes Aim at Tatis
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Darnay caught up with Jim Russell of SD Sports 760 after the Padres’ continued their sluggish start in Atlanta. Blake Snell got roughed up – will ...
A Week to Opening Day, Derek Catches Up With Padres in Peoria
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most highly anticipated season in club history is almost here. Derek sets the scene from Peoria. He and Darnay talk about Yu Darvish’s return an...
Taking the Good with the Bad at the WBC and a Potential Monster Season for Soto
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some familiar faces are returning to the Padres from the WBC – where one particular star continued to turn heads. Derek and Darnay discussed the goo...
Tatis Jr.'s Slow Start and Padres in the WBC
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All things considered, things are pretty boring at Padres Spring Training these days. That's exactly how they should be.A team with legitimate World S...
“This Looks Like an All-Star Game Event” Bob Scanlan on Star Studded Padres
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On paper, the Padres have one of the most talented Major League Baseball teams of the last 30 years. But, will it become a great team or just be a col...
Manny Machado is Staying in San Diego for a Long Time
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday brought the news Padres fans had been hoping for. Derek and Darnay discuss Manny Machado's new deal. The championship window is wide open for t...
Manny Machado and the Domino Effect That Could Start in 2023
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We could be on the doorstep of a special year in San Diego. Darnay and Derek discuss excitement for seeing Fernando Tatis Jr. back in game action and ...
Padres Storylines From Peoria with AJ Cassavell, Sammy Levitt and Dennis Lin
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the first week of Spring Training Darnay caught up with MLB.com Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell, 97.3 pre and postgame host Sam Levitt, and b...
New Players, Positions, and Opportunities at Spring Training
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In another Spring Training edition of the pod Darnay shares what he’s seen and heard in Peoria with Derek. Michael Wacha is officially a Padre, thou...
Padres Roster Takes Shape in Peoria
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first official workout day for the Padres included the addition of a veteran pitcher and key players at new positions. Darnay shares his observati...
Darvish's Deal, is Manny Next? Spring Training Topics and a Super Bowl Preview
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yu Darvish is in position to finish his career in San Diego. Derek and Darnay discuss why the 36-year-old is likely to age gracefully. With the righty...
Fanfest, Giveaways, and World Series Aspirations: Going 1 on 1 With Padres C.E.O. Erik Greupner
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres are the hottest ticket in baseball, and not just in San Diego. Just how much hype is surrounding this team? The OnFriar Podcast talked with...
Super Prospect Ethan Salas is in the Padres System. Just How Excited Should We Be?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres landed the #1 prospect on the international market, a 16-year-old catcher named Ethan Salas. The scouts say he's going to be special. The O...
Prospect Prospecting: Analyzing the Padres system with John Conniff from MadFriars
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For years, Padres fans really only had potential to hang their hats on. San Diego's minor league system was regarded as one of the best in the game fo...
Ideas for Last-Minute Padres Roster Additions
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres are still looking to add to their roster, especially in the starting pitching rotation, and have plenty of options in both free agency and ...
Good Bye 2022, Hello 2023! What to Expect From the Padres After the New Year
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 was a fun one for the Friar Faithful. How much more enjoyable will 2023 be? The last On Friar Podcast of the year takes a quick look back at the ...
How Lugo and Carpenter Impact the Padres, and Did SD Make a Mistake Letting Wil Myers Walk?
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres added Seth Lugo and Matt Carpenter to the mix. They're not splashy names right now, but could they be the missing pieces to a World Series ...
MLB's Long Game
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This off-season Major League Baseball free agency has been dominated by contracts with huge dollar amounts for a lot of years, in some cases 10 year c...
Padres Land Superstar Shortstop Xander Bogaerts
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A.J. Preller and Peter Seidler have done it again. The Padres closed out Winter Meetings with a bang, landing All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a ...
MLB Winter Meetings Preview
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings are back in San Diego. Usually this is a week where big league ballclubs either get together and chat, layin...
Machado Snubbed for MVP and Why the Martinez Contract is Baseball's Future
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Padres 3rd baseman Manny Machado was voted second for the NL MVP award. The guys discuss if the voters got it right with Paul Goldschmidt? Or did they...
Padres Start Free Agency With A Splash
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of On Friar the guys discuss the breaking news of Padres reliever Robert Suarez signing a five-year extension. Was the extension a good i...
An Early Look at the Padres Offseason Needs
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of On Friar the guys discuss some of the Padres offseason needs and whether to fill them out via in-house or free agency. They run down a...
Well ... What Do We Talk About Now?
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres season is over. But, there's still plenty to build on with this club. So, on the eve of the World Series the Padres were three wins from pl...
The Padres' Amazing Run Ends - Questionable Decisions and Major Offseason Questions
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a ride. Unfortunately it came to a disappointing end over the weekend. The Phillies may have been the hotter team, but the Padres weren't without...
Padres Rally for Crucial Comeback Win, Head to Philly with NLCS Tied
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres rallied for a come from behind win to beat the Phillies 8-5. Darnay and Todd break down their offensive resurgence which started with homer...