Friars on the Farm

Roy and Donavan discuss the new rules MLB is having tested in various levels of the Minor Leagues. the boys then interview President of the San Antonio Missions Burl Yarbrough.

Roy and Donavan talk to Lake Elsinore Storm co-General Managers Shawn Brock and Christine Kavic. The boys discuss the impact Prospects are making in Spring Training and the latest International signings.

TATIS IS LOCKED UP!!! Donavan and Roy talk to author David Krell about his new book 1962 Baseball and America in the Time pf JFK. MiLB leagues are set, schedule's are out, Non-roster invitees.

Roy and Donavan talk about the prospects traded away in the Joe Musgrove trade. MLB releases guidelines for fans at Spring Training. They breakdown the International signings. and review the 7 prospects in Baseball America's top 100

Donavan and Roy sit down with MiLB"s Sam Dykstra to discuss the proposed MiLB realignment.

Donavan and Roy talk about friends of the podcast Luis Patino and Blake Hunt getting traded and several other Minor Leaguers for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish, Plus they discuss the Ha-Seong Kim signing, The changes coming to the MiLB.

Roy and Donavan catch up with MLB's AJ Cassavell. We discuss the signing of Brian O'Grady, making our way through the pandemic, The Alternate site, The role of Prospects going into next year.

Roy and Donavan breakdown players added to the 40 man, Effects on MiLB contraction on players and communities. Affiliate shuffle comes to the Padres.

It's been a Little While...Roy and Donavan discuss what's been reported about the Professional Baseball Agreement, Players in the Winter leagues. Roy participated in StrikeOutForaCause fundraiser,

Baseball America's Kyle Glaser talk's about how much development is happening at Alternate sites, what to expect at Instructs this year. What MiLB will look like after this year, and how much the Padres gave up in the trades.

The boy's have MadFriars Overlord John Conniff on the show and they discuss the call up of Luis Patino, Adrian Morejon, Michel Baez. What the Minor League's may look like after the new PBA agreement with MLB. The ramifications of the potential reductions of players allowed in the system.

Roy and Donavan discuss the fast start the Padres have made and then talk to Statement Games CEO/Founder Marc Saulino about a new way his company let's you play fantasy sports, and A special offer to Friars on the Farm listeners.

The boy's talk about Summer Camp and what their predictions for the season. Then the U-T's Jeff Sanders talks about how the Minor Leaguers did during camp and who he thinks makes the Opening Day Roster.

Roy and Donavan discuss Padres summer camp and how the Minor Leaguers are doing in against the big league guys. They talk to Advocates for Minor Leaguers co-founder Garret Broshuis. He talks about founding the non-profit, the class action, what they are doing to advocate for players.

Katie from MiLB talks about the season of the Weird!! No Minor League season, Padres Roster, The Prospects that could make their MLB debut. What the off season could look like?

Roy and Donavan discuss the Padres roster and the role of Prospects on it, All aspects of the taxi squad. We talk to 2020 5th round draft pick Jagger Haynes.

Jim and Jonathan break down the Padres 2020 draft,

Negro League Museum President Bob Kendrick talks about the Museum. The heart of which lies in celebration, the joy, and the triumph of the Negro Leagues in a time of segregation. Bob talks about the players, the characters and the impact the League had on Baseball.

Lake Elsinore Storm Clubhouse Manager and Corporate Partnership Sales Executive Terrance Tucker talks about his career, being of service, bringing positivity and Founding Strikeout for a Cause.

Cody Decker tells stories of his career, pranks, not getting called up, and general tom foolery that went on through out his career.

Sam Talks about getting started, the Independent League, the inaugural season in Amarillo.

Roy and Donavan talk to Johnson City Cardinals Broadcaster Joey Zanaboni on his career in broadcasting and developing his unique style of describing the game.

Author David Krell Talks about the life of Jackie Robinson and his impact on Baseball, Culture, and Civil Rights.

Michael talks about being coached byAugie Garrido and Roger Clemens pitching a simulated game when he was at University of Texas. Beating Pat Mahomes in his High School Semi's. and being a leader while still learning.

Joey Cantillo talks about the new normal in the time of COVID-19, finding balance on the field and at home. What he learned in Ft. Wayne. How to be a professional. Donavan and Roy discuss Baseball America's JJ Coopers article on MiLB concessions to MLB.