Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

Sold out Petco Park was rockin’ with playoff energy as Yu Darvish and the Padres’ bullpen dominated the Dodgers’ MLB-best offense, Manny Machado drove in a run and scored the other one, and the Pads took the series opener 2-1 to tie LA for 1st place in the NL West.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-     The Pads welcome the LA Dodgers back to town for a crucial 3-game...

Padres go OFF on Giants, but can they carry momentum into crucial Dodgers series?  Host Javier Reyes and guest Jim Gries (host of the postcast) break down the Padres' recent success, debating lineup choices and analyzing key players. The duo dissects Jake Cronenworth's value versus Luis Arráez's potential, weighing stats and on-field impact. With a pivotal Dodgers matchup looming, they preview pit...

This week, our panel of experts from across the Locked On MLB network tackles the big news that Rob Manfred teased, big changes could be coming to baseball. More teams, realignment of the divisions and maybe even more? Is this good or bad news for the future of the game?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to a...

The Pads took advantage of 2 errors to score 6 runs in the 5th inning, Manny Machado had 2 hits & 3 RBI, the late-inning bullpen was incredible again, and the Padres beat the Giants 8-4 in the series finale at a Petco Park to win the series 3-1, remain a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West race and move within a game of the Cubs in the wild card chase.   The top 4 hitters in the Padres lineup +...

Padres go SICKO MODE with 8-1 victory as Tatis Jr. showcases defensive brilliance. Is San Diego poised for a late-season surge? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive win, highlighting Fernando Tatis Jr.'s game-changing plays and the possibility he's becoming underrated. The discussion covers Luis Arráez's struggles, Ryan O'Hearn's impact, and the ideal lineup adjustments t...

Gavin Sheets homered twice, Ryan O’Hearn and Manny Machado also homered, and JP Sears + the bullpen held the Giants down all night as the Padres took a 2-1 series lead with an 8-1 blowout victory at Petco Park.   Fernando Tatis Jr went 2-4 with a run scored and an RBI, and he also made the defensive play of the game, taking a home run away from Rafael Devers with a leaping grab in the 1st inning....

Padres bounce back with 5-1 win against Pirates as Nick Pivetta dominates on the mound. Is San Diego's pitching staff the key to a late-season playoff push? Javier Reyes breaks down the Friars' impressive victory, highlighting Pivetta's 10-strikeout performance and the team's longterm rotation questions. The discussion covers Xander Bogaerts and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s respective hitting struggles, l...

Nick Pivetta pitched 6 strong innings, Manny Machado and Ryan O’Hearn each had 2 hits and an RBI, the bullpen slammed the door shut as usual, and the San Diego Padres bounced back with a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants at sold-out Petco Park that snapped their 4-game losing streak and keep them within 2 games of the LA Dodgers in the NL West.   Pivetta- nicknamed "the stopper" by the Padres'...

Padres momentum has halted following another brutal loss. Can San Diego overcome recent setbacks? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' nail-biting defeat against the San Francisco Giants, focusing on a game-changing home run call involving Xander Bogaerts. The discussion then shifts to Luis Arráez's struggles at the plate and his impact on the lineup, with Javi afterwards analyzing Freddy Fer...

Nestor Cortez gave up 3 home runs in the first inning, as the Giants jumped out to a 4-0 lead and held on late for a 4-3 win that gives the Padres their 4th loss in a row.   The last 3 Padres’ starters- Cortes, Yu Darvish & Dylan Cease- have given up a total of 11 1st-inning runs over the last 3 games, all losses. The Pads have come back and made the games close, but they have just not been able t...

Padres' playoff hopes dim after crushing sweep by Dodgers. Can San Diego recover from this devastating blow to their postseason aspirations? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' disastrous series against their division rivals, highlighting pitching woes and questionable management decisions. The discussion covers Yu Darvish and Dylan Cease's struggles on the mound, Mike Schildt's co...

The San Diego Padres came all the way back from a 4-r0 deficit to tie the game in the top of the 8th inning, but Robert Suarez gave up a home run to Mookie Betts in the bottom half, and the LA Dodgers came away with the 5-4 to complete the 3-game sweep and take a 2-game lead over the Padres in the NL West.   The Padres out-hit the Dodgers for the 2nd straight game, but they went just 2-14 with run...

The Padres got 3 consecutive hits to start the game- and didn’t score- before Dylan Cease walked the bases loaded in the bottom of the 1st, and the Dodgers made him pay. scoring 3 runs (and 2 more in the bottom of the 2nd) in a 6-0 win that puts them back into sole possession of 1st place in the National League West.   Cease, who had put together back-to-back outstanding starts coming into tonight...

The LA Dodgers took advantage of an injury to Padres’ Ace Michael King, snapping the Padres’ 5-game win streak with a 3-2 victory that moves them back into a 1st-place tie with the Pads atop the NL West.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pads play game 2 of this HUGE 3-game series against the Dodgers tomorrow in LA, with 1st pitch set for 6:10pm PT.   We will be...

Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under...

Can San Diego maintain their division lead as they face their SoCal nemesis? The upcoming series promises high stakes and intense competition. Michael King's injury deals a blow to the Padres' pitching staff, but the team's resilience shines through. Jake Garegnani of CBS 8 Sports San Diego joins the show to weigh in on the impact and the squad's ability to overcome setbacks. Pitching matchups tak...

Padres overwhelm Giants 11-1, claim first place ahead of crucial Dodgers series. Can San Diego's defensive prowess and offensive firepower propel them to NL West dominance? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Nick Pivetta's strong pitching and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s splendid day at the plate, among several others. The discussion covers the team's defe...

The Padres scored 7 runs in the 2nd inning behind Nick Pivetta, who won his 12th game of the season in an 11-1 laugher to finish off the 3-game sweep and put the Padres alone at the top of the NL West heading into the weekend series against the LA Dodgers.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pads open up a HUGE 3-game series against the LA Dodgers tomorrow in Los...

Padres slay the Giants, tie Dodgers for NL West lead. Is a division title within reach? Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's impressive 5-1 victory over San Francisco, highlighting Jose Iglesias' clutch two-run homer and Nestor Cortes' solid outing. The discussion covers Xander Bogaerts' hot streak, if Ryan O'Hearn's slow start is cause for concern, and how AJ Preller's roster moves are reshaping...

Jose Iglesias’ hit his 1st home run as a Padre- a 2-run shot in the 2nd inning that gave the Padres the lead for good, and Nestor Cortes and the bullpen never looked back in a 5-1 win over the Giants in San Francisco.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pads play the 3rd and final game of this 3-game series against the Giants tomorrow in San Francisco, with 1st pi...

Padres stun Giants as Yu Darvish delivers clutch performance. Is this the moment San Diego's NL West dreams came true? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Darvish's excellent stretch of recent starts and the team's offensive strategy. The discussion covers Jackson Merrill's recent batting improvements, Freddy Fermin's potential, Luis Arráez's streak...

Jake Cronenworth’s RBI single snapped a 1-1 tie in the 7th inning, Freddy Fermin added a 2-run homer on the next pitch, Yu Darvish gave up just a run on 4 hits in 6 innings, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on the road in their series opener.   The win moves the Pads into 2nd place in both their division and wild card playoff races- they are just a game behind the LA Dodg...

Padres silence the Red Sox, but can they sustain momentum? San Diego's rollercoaster series against Boston showcases both promise and pitfalls. Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' impressive comeback, highlighting Xander Bogaerts' clutch weekend performance and Ramon Laureano's game-winning hit. The discussion covers Fernando Tatis Jr.'s struggles at the plate, Michael King's return from inj...

Fernando Tatis had 2 hits, a walk, 2 runs scored and an RBI, Dylan Cease had another strong start, and the San Diego Padres beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 at Petco Park to take the series 2-1 after dropping the opener 10-2 on Friday night.   Luis Arraez hit a 2-run double in the 3rd inning to get the Pads in the board. Fernando Tatis gave them a 3-0 lead with an RBI single in the 5th.   Jake Cronenwo...

Ramon Laureano’s RBI single drove in Xander Bogaerts with the winning run after Closer Robert Suarez blew another save, and Ace Michael King’s 1st start since May 18th ended with the Padres’ 6th walk-off win of the season, 5-4 in 0 innings at Petco Park.   King, returning from a shoulder injury, pitched 2 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 4 hits, walking 2 and striking out 1.   Bogaerts homered,...