Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast
Episodes
Padres swept at Blue Jays, have 6 straight losses | 690
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres getting swept by the Blue Jays in Toronto. The offense in the first two games was essentially non-existent, as they continued t...
What's going on with Yu Darvish? Padres lose 4th straight
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yu Darvish is not with the team in Toronto as originally planned. Plus, the offense scored no runs tonight in the series opener at the Rogers Centre ...
Kelsey Plum makes history in Sparks Opener, Carrington & Paopao debut with Wings, Dream
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on the San Diegans coming off WNBA Opening Weekend Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Padres swept by Mariners in first half of 2025 Vedder Cup | 689
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres three-game set at home vs. their "rival" Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/c...
Previewing San Diego's WNBA players entering 2025: Kelsey Plum, DiJonai Carrington, Te-Hina Paopao
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The WNBA season starts on Friday with a few San Diegans in action! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com...
Padres win Angels series! | 688
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres three-game set vs. the Angels. A game they should've won ended up a loss in game one but then Fernando Tatis Jr. sent Petco int...
Robert Suarez forgets how to throw strikes in Padres loss vs. Angels
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A brutal night for Padres fans as we watch Robert Suarez walk four in a row to choke away the 9th inning lead Subscribe for year round Padres/San D...
Padres win series, crush Rockies in historic fashion | 687
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres series win over the Rockies this weekend in Colorado. Plus, Bud Black got fired Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego S...
Padres drop 13 on Rockies in Cronenworth's return & make trade
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One down in Denver. Two to go Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub...
Padres can't win first series at Yankee Stadium | 686
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres-Yankees series in New York. Jackson Merrill returned in the middle game and Jake Cronenworth could be back before the end of th...
Merrill returns, Padres send Campusano back down, Cronenworth update
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some thoughts on the Padres action from Tuesday Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJ...
Shildt goes NUTS on ump, Padres come back to beat Yankees after sweeping Pirates | 685
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on how the Padres played over the weekend and game one in New York against the Yankees Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports co...
Tatis Jr. takes win for Padres in Pittsburgh, Campusano called up, Merrill and Cronenworth rehabbing
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on Saturday's Padres game and news Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyV...
Tatis Jr. exits Padres win with left forearm contusion, Lockridge called up, Kolek starting Sunday
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the biggest Padres news of the day Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJp...
Merrill returning soon? Padres sweep Giants in two game series | 684
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres two-game set at home vs. the Giants. Luis Arraez and Jason Heyward returned on Tuesday while Yuli Gurriel was DFA'd and Mason M...
Bogaerts finally homers, Arraez and Heyward return in Padres win over Giants
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another solid start from Nick Pivetta and Xander Bogaerts driving in three runs helped San Diego snap their four-game losing streak! Subscribe for ...
Luis Arraez expected to return Tuesday to Padres lineup vs. Giants
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres could be getting one of their best players back tomorrow night! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.yo...
Padres swept by Rays | 683
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on another tough series for the Friars. Xander Bogaerts had a night to forget on Friday (and Saturday). Is he in his head? Plus some injury u...
Report: Padres wanted to trade Robert Suarez
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Nightengale reported this morning that the Padres received no trade offers this past winter for Robert Suarez despite them wanting to shed his sal...
The Padres scored a run
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another disappointing loss at Petco for the Padres, as Dylan Cease didn't locate well enough and the offense continues to struggle Subscribe for year...
Padres shut out 2nd straight game--this time vs. Rays
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres came home and suffered their second loss at Petco Park this season. Michael King went five innings and Xander Bogaerts made a costly error ...
Padres send Kyle Hart to Triple-A El Paso
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Hart was optioned to El Paso today, according to the Padres website Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtu...
Injury updates, Padres lose 2/3 in Detroit | 682
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres series loss in Detroit vs. the Tigers. A little Q&A as well Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https:/...
Padres offense shut down by Tigers Reese Olson
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That was a bummer... Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmat...
Padres at Tigers Game 2: Pivetta standing out in this young Padres season
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres got a big knock by Elias Diaz and Nick Pivetta pitched his third 7 inning shutout of the season Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego ...
Arraez carted off, Padres drop Astros series in Houston | 681
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres series loss in Houston. Kyle Hart didn't locate well enough in game one while Michael King barely made any mistakes in game two...
Padres lose 3-2 to Astros, Ornelas debuts, Heyward on IL
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael King didn't make many mistakes but the ones he did were costly...same goes with Jeremiah Estrada. Some cool news though was to see that Tirso ...
Padres drop opener in Houston & Merrill, Darvish, Cronenworth updates
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It wasn't Kyle Hart's best night and the Padres missed some opportunities to come through with runners in scoring position Subscribe for year round P...
Padres win series over the Cubs! | 680
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres series win vs. the Cubs at Petco Park. Fernando homered twice in game one and it was another night of the smaller name players ...
Jackson Merrill update, Fernando Tatis Jr. expects to play in 2026 WBC with Manny Machado
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson Merrill won't be coming back in Houston like we had hoped and are you good with Fernando playing in the WBC in 2026? Subscribe for year round...
Tatis homers twice, Padres win 11th straight home game and Brandon Lockridge hits the IL
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres were down a couple runs but then scored nine runs to blow out the Cubs in the series opener in front of a sellout crowd Subscribe for yea...
Padres sweep the Rockies! | 679
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series win over the Colorado Rockies. Nick Pivetta and Kyle Hart bounced back, Fernando Tatis Jr. returned, the bullpen continu...
Fernando Tatis Jr. homers, makes great catch to seal Padres 2-0 win over Rockies
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy for Kyle Hart and Jason Heyward to help the Padres seal the series win over Colorado. Going for the sweep tomorrow! Subscribe for year round ...
Padres crush Rockies, Tatis returns, Cronenworth to IL & Darvish, Waldron, Reynolds updates
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_conf...
Padres deal with injuries in Sacramento | 678
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the Padres first series in Sacramento vs. the A's. Jackson Merrill went on the IL (hamstring), Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth exi...
Padres drop first road series vs. Cubs | 677
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some thoughts on the Padres snapping their seven-game win streak and their first series loss of the 2025 season at Wrigley Field. While they did a goo...
Talking Padres and SDFC with Darren Smith | 676
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was a conversation I'd been waiting for a while to have. Darren Smith joins the show to talk about the start of his new podcast with John Gennaro...
Padres sweep Guardians, Merrill extended! | 675
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More reaction to the Jackson Merrill extension and the Padres 7-0 homestand to kick off their 2025 season! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego ...
INSTANT REACTION: Merrill, Padres agree to 9-year extension!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great news this morning so here is my reaction to the news. Series recap pod will come out tonight! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports...
Padres off to 4-0 start by sweeping the Braves | 674
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres first series of the 2025 season. Michael King and Dylan Cease didn't have their best the first time through but the lineup and ...
Padres come back vs. Braves on Opening Day! | 673
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on what went down today between the Padres and Braves at Petco Park! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www...
Padres season preview with Jim Russell | 672
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Russell joins the show to discuss where he thinks the Padres will end up, if it was the right decision to go with Kyle Hart and Randy Vasquez over...
Padres name rotation and bench | 671
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres naming Brandon Lockridge as their final bench piece and Randy Vasquez and Kyle Hart getting rotation spots over Stephen Kolek. ...
Padres Opening Day roster prediction #2 | Ep. 670
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are less than a week out from Opening Day so we have a better idea of what the roster will look like. There will be no Yu Darvish or Matt Waldron s...
Jon Schaeffer talks upcoming Padres season, SDSU's end to theirs | Ep. 669
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Jon Schaeffer joins me to talk about the Padres rotation question marks after Yu Darvish and Matt Waldron have been sidelined, his ...
John Seidler officially is Padres chairman | Ep. 668
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some thoughts on the news of the day: John Seidler officially becoming the new chairman of our San Diego Padres. He spoke in an exclusive interview wi...
Padres Opening Day roster prediction #1 | Ep. 667
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've got less than four weeks to go until Opening Day! Who does it look like the Padres could go with for their 26-man roster? Plus, an action-packed...
Talking Padres Spring Training, SDFC's home opener and Aztecs MBB with Darnay Tripp | 666
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp makes his return to the show to talk about some standout players so far in spring training, what needs to happen for th...
San Diego FC beats LA Galaxy in MLS debut! Kevin De Bruyne coming soon?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some thoughts on San Diego FC's first regular season match in club history. Anders Dreyer scored twice in the second half to stun the defending MLS Cu...
Special San Diego FC season preview with San Diego Futbol's Tony Sanchez
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
San Diego FC's first season kicks off this Sunday in Carson vs. MLS Cup champs LA Galaxy! We talk about that matchup and what's to come in 2025 for SD...
Padres signing Nick Pivetta. What does this mean? | 665
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres needed starting pitching help and they've got some with the addition of 31-year-old Nick Pivetta. What does this mean for Dylan Cease, Mich...
What we learned at Padres FanFest 2025 | 664
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Padres FanFest was today and there were some things we learned. Manny Machado is one of the Padres disappointed by the lack of moves this offseason. X...
Padres sign a free agent & Matt Seidler responds with court filing | 663
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So we know the Padres have money but how much? They bring back Elías Díaz on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with a mutual option for 2026. There are ...
Padres lose out on Roki Sasaki to Dodgers | 662
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Padres were in the final three but end up missing out on Roki Sasaki. He ends up going to the last place we wanted him to: the Dodgers. What's nex...
Sheel Seidler suing Peter's brothers for control of Padres | 661
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the huge news today that Peter Seidler's widow, Sheel, is suing Robert and Matthew Seidler in an effort to gain control of the Padres fran...
Padres don't make significant moves at Winter Meetings | 660
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on what went on at the Winter Meetings this week. Mike Shildt expressed confidence in his club's ability to sign Roki Sasaki. His agent, Joel...
Padres 2025 Winter Meetings preview + Soto signs with Mets | 659
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into the Winter Meetings, what's the latest rumors in Padres world? Starting pitching, outfield, DH and catcher are among the needs but are...
Talking with Padres #8 prospect Isaiah Lowe | 658
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaiah Lowe joins the show to talk about his 2024 season, what he's looking to improve on, who he'd compare himself to, getting to throw to Ethan Sala...
Padres, Mike Shildt agree on extension | 657
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres reportedly agreeing on an extension with Mike Shildt. Was this deserved and what might this mean for A.J. Preller's future here...
Padres outfield 2024 season review | 656
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the seasons of Jurickson Profar, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., David Peralta and Brandon Lockridge Subscribe for year round Padres/S...
Padres infield 2024 season review | 655
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the seasons of Luis Arraez, Jake Cronenworth, Ha-Seong Kim, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Tyler Wade and Donovan Solano Subscribe for yea...
Padres catchers 2024 season review | 654
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the seasons of Kyle Higashioka, Elías Díaz and Luis Campusano Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtu...
Padres bullpen 2024 season review | 653
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the seasons of Robert Suarez, Tanner Scott, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Morejon, Bryan Hoeing, Yuki Matsui, Alek Jacob and Wandy Pe...
Padres rotation 2024 season review | 652
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the seasons of Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, Michael King, Matt Waldron, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez and Martín Pérez Subscribe f...
Padres will watch Dodgers and Juan Soto in the World Series (with Jim Russell) | 651
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Russell joins the show to talk about the Padres season, their future and us having to watch Juan Soto and the Dodgers play in the World Series. S...
Padres GM AJ Preller speaks following NLDS exit | 650
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to AJ Preller's comments to the media today Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHF...
Padres 2024 season in review with Jon Schaeffer | 649
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
San Diego Sports 760's Jon Schaeffer joins the show today to talk about the Padres NLDS exit, some of the best moments of the season, A.J. Preller and...
Padres season ends in NLDS Game 5 loss at Dodgers | 648
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres Game 5 loss vs. the Dodgers in LA. Yu Darvish pitched further than most probably expected and really only made two big mistakes...
Padres smoked by Dodgers in Game 4 | 647
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres Game 4 loss vs. the Dodgers. Dylan Cease only lasted five outs and Bryan Hoeing wasn't on his A game either. The offense was cl...
Tatis homers, Padres take 2-1 NLDS lead over Dodgers | 646
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres Game 3 win vs. the Dodgers in San Diego. The crowd was LOUD tonight and the Padres rewarded them with the win. Manny Machado, J...
Padres crush Dodgers in spicy Game 2 | 645
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres NLDS Game 2 win at Dodger Stadium. Yu Darvish was better than most probably expected. Jurickson Profar made perhaps the best ca...
Padres drop tight Game 1 to Dodgers | 644
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres Game 1 loss vs. the Dodgers in LA. Both starters didn't go very long and there was a questionable decision made by Mike Shildt ...
Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS series preview | 643
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's look forward to the Padres upcoming matchup against the Dodgers! What are the pitching matchups looking like? Who could be the x-factors for bot...
Padres sweep Braves in Wild Card round! | 642
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to Padres vs. Braves Game 2 of the Wild Card Series! Joe Musgrove had to exit the game early with elbow tightness so what's the latest there?...
Padres win Game 1 vs. Braves! | 641
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres Game 1 win over Atlanta. Michael King dominated and Fernando Tatis Jr. helped supply all the power San Diego needed on Tuesday ...
Looking forward to Padres Wild Card series with Mark Bartlett AKA Padres Blogger | 640
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The regular season is over and it's time to start thinking about the Padres NL Wild Card series, which starts Tuesday! Padres fan Mark Bartlett joins ...
Padres finish regular season vs. D-backs | 639
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres final regular season series of the year. They clinched the fourth seed in the series opener, which left for a couple of much-ne...
Padres don't catch Dodgers for NL West title | 638
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres final regular season series vs. the Dodgers this year. They had a shot at controlling their own destiny but that went away once...
Padres clinch 2024 postseason spot! | 637
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres clinching a playoff spot with their win at Dodger Stadium! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://w...
Padres sweep the White Sox! | 636
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series sweep over the White Sox. Fernando Tatis Jr. walked it off on Friday and Tanner Scott got the five-out save on Saturday....
Padres win Astros series! | 635
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres three-game set vs. Houston. Yu Darvish had his most encouraging outing since coming off the IL in game one. Manny Machado homer...
Padres sweep Giants, lengthen Wild Card lead | 634
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series in San Francisco against the Giants. Dylan Cease looked like an ace in game one and Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for the t...
Padres split with Mariners | 633
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres quick series in Seattle. Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. played key roles in the game one win and the offense didn't do mu...
Padres drop 2/3 to Giants | 632
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series loss vs. the Giants. Manny Machado and Michael King showed up big time in Friday's win, as Manny tied the Padres all-tim...
Tatis and Darvish return, Padres win Tigers series | 631
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series win at Petco Park vs. the Tigers! Fernando Tatis Jr. returned on Monday and Joe Musgrove continued to impress. Yu Darvis...
Padres finish winning road trip vs. Rays | 630
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres three-game series at the Trop. Manny Machado found himself in the center of the action once again on Friday, homering to tie Ad...
Padres split with Cardinals | 629
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres four-game series in St. Louis. Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill came through in game one. During the game news leaked that the...
Jackson Merrill walks off Mets as Padres split series | 628
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres four-game set vs. the Mets. Game one got out of hand but Joe Musgrove dominated on Friday night and the offense gave him a nice...
Padres take 2/3 vs. Twins | 627
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series win vs. the Twins. Jackson Merrill continued to shine on Monday, clearing the bases with a clutch double that set up a w...
Padres lose first series since before All-Star break | 626
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres final series of the year vs. the Rockies. Matt Waldron wasn't great on Friday night and the offense didn't do anything with run...
Padres sweep season series vs. Pirates | 625
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series at home vs. Pittsburgh. Joe Musgrove returned in game one. How did he look? We learned Yu Darvish recently threw a live ...
Merrill mashes, Padres win Marlins series | 624
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series win in Miami vs. the Marlins. It took another comeback victory on Friday to pull out a win but who cares how they did it...
Padres sweep the Pirates! | 623
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres fun series in Pittsburgh. Tuesday was a long night, as there was a rain delay shortly after the game started. Dylan Cease wasn'...
Padres win first Rockies series of 2024 | 622
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series win vs. the Rockies. After sweeping LA, San Diego's offense couldn't do enough on Friday but they did on Saturday after ...
Padres sweep Nationals, Cease throws no-hitter! | 619
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series sweep in the nation's capital over the Nationals. The starting rotation continues to pitch well, as Randy Vasquez and Ma...
Padres walk off Dodgers + trade deadline reaction | 621
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres acquiring Tanner Scott, Bryan Hoeing, Martin Perez and Brandon Lockridge on deadline day and trading Robby Snelling, Graham Pau...
Padres acquire Jason Adam, win Orioles series | 620
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres final leg of their three-city trip through Cleveland, D.C. and Baltimore. Jurickson Profar came up huge with two homers to take...
Padres take 2/3 at Guardians! | 618
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series in Cleveland. Matt Waldron didn't get run support in game one but Dylan Cease got more than enough on Saturday. Michael ...
Padres drop 2/3 to Braves before All-Star break | 617
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Padres series loss vs. the Braves to end their pre All-Star break schedule. Xander Bogaerts returned after missing a significant perio...
Padres drop both games to Mariners | 616
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reacting to the Padres two-game series against the Mariners. San Diego faced a tough test in game one, as All-Star Logan Gilbert took the mound with A...