Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

Nick Pivetta gave up 5 earned runs on 5 hits in 6 innings, the Padres offense left 12 runners on base while going 1-7 with runners in scoring position, dropping the series opener 10-2 to the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park.   Pivetta (11-4) was cruising until the 4th inning, when a single by Lance Bergman followed by 2 walks, a sacrifice fly, an errant pickoff throw by Pivetta and a 2-run home run by...

The Milwaukee Brewers are on fire, boasting a 41-15 record in their last 60 games. Can they maintain this momentum into October? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the Brewers' success, including unexpected contributions from players like Isaac Collins. The American League playoff picture remains murky, with teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Astros vying for position. Which AL tea...

San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller's trade history takes center stage. Could his "all-traded team" rival the current roster? Host Javier Reyes and guest Peyton Ginas dissect Preller's most impactful deals, from Trea Turner to Juan Soto, to Emmanuel Clase, to even....Austin Riley?? They analyze the Padres' playoff chances and debate whether recent moves will propel them to an NL pennant, if rising pros...

San Diego Padres stun D-backs with clutch performances. And now it's time for a little celebration of the good vibes!  Javier Reyes and Big Jim Gries (host of the postcast) break down the Padres' impressive series win, highlighting Xander Bogaerts' resurgence and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s impact. The discussion covers AJ Preller's trade deadline moves, Michael King's return from injury, and how these f...

José Iglesias’ RBI single on the heels of Ryan O’Hearn’s 1st home run as a Padre capped an epic 2-run 9th-inning comeback, and Mason Miller struck out the side to slam the door on an emphatic 3-2 win that gave the Pads the 2-1 series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.   The win- San Diego’s 9th in their last 11 games- moves the Padres within 2 games of the LA Dodgers in the NL West, and...

Padres stun Diamondbacks 10-5 in late-game offensive explosion. Is this the turning point for San Diego's season? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Ramon Laureano's clutch performance and Yu Darvish's mediocre start. The discussion covers Mason Miller's bullpen struggles, potential lineup restructuring, and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s underrated defensive improvem...

The San Diego Padres scored 5 runs in the top of the 11th inning, ending a long game full of comebacks by both teams with a 10 to 5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks even this 3-game series at a game apiece, with the finale tomorrow in Phoenix.   Ramon Laureano had 3 hits & 3 RBI, giving him 8 & 5 in his 1st 5 games as a Padre.   Jake Cronenworth came up big with 2 hits, 2 RBI & 2 runs scored. Man...

Padres' playoff hopes take a hit as they suffer brutal loss to the Diamondbacks. Can they overcome rotation questions and Bogaerts' slump? Host Javier Reyes dissects San Diego's 6-2 defeat, highlighting concerns about JP Sears' performance and the back-end of the rotation. The spotlight turns to Xander Bogaerts' alarming struggles with runners in scoring position, ranking second-worst in MLB since...

JP Sears got ripped by the D’Backs- giving up 5 earned runs on 10 hits and allowing at least 1 run in each of the 1st 4 innings in a forgettable Padres’ debut, as the Pads fell 6-2 in game 1 at Arizona. Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove in a pair of runs to lead the D’Backs.   Tyler Locklear and the red-hot Alek Thomas hit solo home runs for Arizona, which has won 3 in a row after...

Padres stun Cardinals with Dylan Cease's dominant performance for the series win. Has Javi officially changed his mind about San Diego's playoff chances? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive series victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, highlighting Cease's nine-strikeout gem and Ramon Laureno's offensive fireworks. The discussion covers recent trade deadline acquisitio...

Dylan Cease tossed 5 majestic innings, allowing just 1 hit while striking out 9, Robert Suarez struck out Mason Wynn with the bases loaded to end the game, and the offense threatened all day with big hits from Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill to close out this series with an emphatic 7-3 win to win the series over the Cardinals.   Jason Adam, Jeremiah, Estrada and David, Morgan each worked a s...

The St. Louis Cardinals came back from a 4-0 deficit to beat the San Diego Padres 8-5 at Petco Park, snapping the Pads’ 6-game win streak and evening the series at a game apiece.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pads and Cardinals continue this 3-game series tomorrow at Petco Park, with 1st pitch set for 6:40 PT.   Dylan Cease (3-10, 4.79 ERA) will start for th...

Nick Pivetta (11-3) won his career-high 11th game in a 7-innings, 1-hit performance, and the San Diego Padres scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 in their weekend series opener at Petco Park.   The 11 wins are a new career-high for Pivetta, who retired the 1st 12 hitters he faced before allowing a solo home run to Wilson Contreras leading off the top o...

Padres GM AJ Preller's trade deadline moves stun MLB. Is a World Series run on the horizon? Host Javier Reyes and CBS 8 Sports' Jake Garegnani break down San Diego's impressive deadline strategy, highlighting the acquisition of generational talent Mason Miller and key offensive additions Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano. The discussion covers the Padres' evolving pitching staff, including the decis...

Several teams stun with a flurry of deadline deals, while others leave fans scratching their heads. Our hosts break down which clubs had a successful deadline, especially the teams that got multiple players without sacrificing top prospects. Plus, roster overhauls, trading away local favorites, spark frustration among some fanbases. Tune in for expert analysis on how these moves reshape the MLB la...

Padres stun MLB with blockbuster trade for A's closer Mason Miller. Is this the move that propels San Diego to postseason glory? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the full details of the Padres' latest acquisition, analyzing the potential impact on their bullpen and playoff chances. From Mason Miller's impressive stats to AJ Preller's bold trade strategy, Javi explores every both the many negatives AN...

Padres stun Mets with sweep. Is a trade deadline splash on the horizon? San Diego's impressive series victory showcasing their potential even without major roster moves? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' huge series wins, highlighting Yu Darvish's dominant performance and Xander Bogaerts' clutch hitting. Key topics also include the latest deadline rumors/gossip, the risks of trading top pr...

Yu Darvish pitched 7 beautiful innings of 2-hit shutout baseball, and the red-hot San Diego Padres’ offense lit up the scoreboard again, shutting out the New York Mets 5-0 to finish off a gorgeous 3-game sweep at Petco Park.   Gavin Sheets hit a 2-run homer in the 3rd inning, after Manny Machado laced a 2-run single in the bottom of the 2nd.   Jackson Merrill added an RBI in the 8th, but the game...

The Padres offense erupted again, scoring 7 or more runs in their 3rd straight game to win their 4th in a row and 2nd straight to begin this series, 7-1 over the New York Mets at Petco Park.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pads and Mets will play game 3 of this series tomorrow at Petco Park, with 1st pitch set for 1:10pm PT.   Yu Darvish (0-3, 9.18 ERA) will s...

Padres' Trade Deadline Frenzy: Blockbuster Moves on the Horizon? On today's special in-studio episode, Host Javier Reyes and CBS 8 San Diego sports reporter Karthik Venkatraman dissect swirling rumors, from potential deals for Red Sox outfielder Jaren Duran to White Sox slugger Luis Robert. They analyze AJ Preller's tier-based approach to trades, debate the wisdom of moving key bullpen arms like A...

Elias Diaz hit a walk off single that scored Jose Iglesias with the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning, right after Robert Suarez gave up a game-tying home run in the top half, and the San Diego Padres took the opener of this huge 3-game series against the New York Mets 7-6 after falling behind 5-1 in the 5th inning.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pa...

Padres split crucial series with Cardinals as trade deadline looms. Can San Diego make a playoff push? Javier Reyes analyzes the Padres' recent performance, highlighting Stephen Kolek's solid outing and key contributions from Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. Javier also examines Xander Bogaerts' improving offense, Randy Vasquez's unexpected success, Yu Darvish's concerning struggles, potential...

Manny Machado went 4-5 with 3 RBI, the Padres erupted for 9 runs on 16 hits in a 9-2 close out win over the Cardinals in St. Louis that gave them a 2-2 series split and a 5-5 record on their 10-game road trip to start the 2nd half.   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pads head back home for a 3-game series starting tomorrow at Petco Park.   Dylan Cease (3-10, 4.59...

The 4 Horsemen of the the San Diego Padres’ bullpen pitched 4 1/3 innings of near-perfect relief, Bryce Johnson went 2-3 with a run scored and an RBI, and the Friars snapped their losing streak at 4 games with a 3-1 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis.   Pads’ starter Randy Vasquez pitched extremely well, giving up just 1 run on 1 hit in 4 2/3 innings.   The horsemen took over from there. Adrian M...

Their offense couldn't get the big hit when they needed it, their pitchers still can't get Willson Contreras out, and the San Diego Padres dropped their 4th straight game, 3-0 at the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.   The Pads went 0-9 with runners in scoring position. Their top 5 hitters- Fernando Tatis Jr, Luis Arraez, Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill and Xander Bogaerts- went a combined 8-20...