Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

Yu Darvish gave up a pair of 3-run home runs in the 2nd inning as part of disastrous start that saw him get tagged for 8 earned runs on 8 hits in just 3 1/3 innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 in the opener of a 4-game series at Busch Stadium.   Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., had 3 hits- including a homer- apiece for the Padres.   The too 4 hitters in the Padr...

Padres' playoff hopes get scarier as frustrating losses continue to mount up . Can San Diego turn the tide before it's too late? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' recent struggles against the Miami Marlins, highlighting Dylan Cease's inconsistent performances and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s offensive woes. The discussion also covers potential trade targets, including Jarren Duran from t...

Dylan Cease was good but (again) not quite consistent enough, Manny Machado committed a throwing error leading to an unearned run for the 2nd straight game, and the Padres saw a 2nd straight late rally falling just short in a 3-2 loss- their 2nd 1-run loss in a row- that gives the Miami Marlins a 2-1 series win and knocked the Pads down to 3-3 (against 2 terrible teams) on this 10-game road trip....

San Diego Padres eye potential trade targets as deadline looms. Could Harrison Bader or Marcell Ozuna be the missing piece for a playoff push? Host Javier Reyes breaks down his "Andrew Vaughn Principle" of acquiring undervalued players and analyzes how it could shape the Padres' trade deadline strategy. The discussion explores Bader's defensive prowess and clutch performances, while examining Ozun...

***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Pads and Marlins wrap up this 3-game series in Miami tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 9:10am PT.   Dylan Cease (3-9, 4.64 ERA) is coming off his best start of the season, and he will take the ball for San Diego against Miami’s 2023 Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara. (4-9, 7.14 ERA)   We will be here right after the game with y...

Padres shut down Marlins 2-1! Can their bullpen dominance propel them to a playoff push? Host Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's clutch victory, highlighting Randy Vasquez's gritty start and the bullpen's lockdown performance. The discussion also covers Gavin Sheets' recent slump, Nick Pivetta's Cy Young chances, potential trade targets for behind the plate, and more! Go Padres. 0:00 Intro: Padr...

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The San Diego Padres’ bullpen- more specifically the four horsemen- tossed 4 2/3 innings of 2-hit, scoreless relief in back of starter Randy Vasquez, and the Pads won for the 6th time in their last 8 games with a 2-1 squeaker over the Marlins in Miami.   Robert Suarez worked the 9th to pick up his MLB-leading 29th save, Jason Adam pitched the 8th, Jeremiah Estrada worked a perfect 7th, and Adrian...

Padres start strong against Nationals with Bogaerts' grand slam heroics. Is a playoff push on the horizon for San Diego? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive series win against the Washington Nationals, highlighting Xander Bogaerts' game-changing grand slam and Nick Pivetta's dominant pitching performance. The discussion also covers Dylan Cease's major bounce back outing,...

Xander Bogaerts smashed a grand slam in a 5-run first inning to give the Padres the big lead early, and Nick Pivetta never looked back in an 8-1 win to finish off the series in DC.   Elias Diaz added a two run homer for the Padres, who scored 17 runs in this three series to take 2 outta 3 from the Nats.   Bogaerts had 2 hits and 4 RBI’s to lead the Padres, Diaz added 2 hits & 2 RBI’s, Jake Cronenw...

Manny Machado smashed a grand slam to put an exclamation point on a 5-run 9th inning that gave the Padres a 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals to start the 2nd half of the season with their 4th win in 5 games.   Jake Cronenworth singled leading off the 9th and went to 3rd on a single by Jose Iglesias. Elias Díaz put down his 2nd safety squeeze of the game, scoring Cronenworth to give San Diego...

San Diego Padres face crucial decisions as trade deadline looms. Will aggressive moves reshape their playoff hopes? Host Javier Reyes analyzes potential left field acquisitions and weighs the pros and cons of trading top prospects like Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries in order to acquire much-needed lineup depth. The discussion also covers pitching rotation health, with focus on Michael King and Yu Da...

San Diego Padres fans, get ready for a deep dive into the team's top 5 positive developments from the first half of the 2025 MLB season! From bullpen dominance to unexpected offensive contributions, this analysis covers it all. Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' bullpen excellence, Nick Pivetta's breakout performance, and Gavin Sheets' clutch hitting. The discussion also highlights Manny Ma...

San Diego Padres season has been a tumultuous one heading into the MLB All-Star break. What's behind their underperformance? Host Javier Reyes breaks down the top 5 most disappointing aspects of the Padres' 2023 campaign. From Dylan Cease's inconsistent pitching to Yuki Matsui's bullpen struggles, no stone is left unturned. Javi analyzes Luis Campusano's lack of playing time, roster depth issues,...

Kyle Schwarber's clutch performance in the first-ever All-Star Game swing-off stuns fans. The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down this historic moment, analyzing player selections and debating potential improvements. From Cal Raleigh's impressive Home Run Derby showing to nostalgic discussions about past events, the hosts dive deep into the evolution of All-Star festivities. Support Us By Supporting O...

All-Star Snubs and Trade Deadline Drama: Padres and D-backs Face Some MAJOR Questions Can the Padres capitalize on their wild card position? Will the Diamondbacks become sellers at the trade deadline? Javier Reyes and Millard Thomas break down the MLB All-Star break, debating controversial selections and predicting Home Run Derby outcomes. The hosts analyze Fernando Tatis Jr.'s All-Star nod, discu...

Padres stun Phillies with series win. Is a playoff push on the horizon? Host Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's impressive victory, highlighting Nick Pivetta's clutch performance and Jackson Merrill's breakout/bounceback game. The discussion also covers Yu Darvish's pitching, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s batting improvements, and even the return of Luis Campusano. Key topics for the mailbag section incl...

Luis Arraez flew out to deep left-center field with the game-winning run on 1st base to end the game, and the Philadelphia Phillies escaped Petco Park with a 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres to wrap up the 1st half of the season and hit the all-star break.   Pinch-hitter Jake Cronenworth drew a 4-pitch walk to start the 9th, Bryce Johnson laid down a sacrifice bunt, and Elias Diaz popped out, the...

The San Diego Padres came back twice against Philadelphia Phillies Ace Zach Wheeler to beat the NL-East leaders 5-4 at Petco Park and take a 2-0 series lead and set themselves up to go for the sweep in tomorrow’s finale.   Manny Machado hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly, Jackson Merrill hit 2 home runs off Phillies’ ace Wheeler, tying the game both times, and the Padres’ bullpen- minus their 3 all-st...

***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber ——-   The Padres and Phillies play game 2 tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 4:35pm PT to start the series.   Yu Darvish (0-1, 4.91 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Padres against Zach Wheeler (9-3, 2.17) for the Phillies.   We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber- 'LIVE' and FREE on...

Padres split Diamondbacks series, but can they sustain momentum? Randy Vasquez's enigmatic pitching style keeps batters guessing, while Fernando Tatis Jr. showcases some long-awaited power. Host Javier Reyes and CBS 8 Sports' Jake Garegnani dissect San Diego's catching conundrum, weighing offensive production against defensive prowess. Michael King's potential early return from injury sparks hope...

The San Diego Padres got some big, clutch hits from their superstars and just enough great pitching to hang on and pull out the 4-3 win that gave them a 2-2 split in this 4-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.   Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado each hit a solo home run, Xander Bogaerts added an RBI double, Gavin Sheets went 3-3 and Jose Iglesias added 2 hits for San Diego, as the Pads mo...

San Diego Padres fans, brace yourselves. Dylan Cease's contract year woes continue as the Padres suffer a brutal blowout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Is this a sign of deeper issues? Host Javier Reyes breaks down Cease's disappointing performance, analyzing his inconsistent pitching and comparing it to previous seasons. The discussion shifts to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s offensive struggles, with J...

Dylan Cease got roughed up again, allowing 6 runs on 5 hits- including 3 home runs- in just 6 innings. The inconsistent Cease (3-9) struck out 8 and walked just 3 as the Pads dropped to 1-2 in this 4-game series with the 8-2 blowout loss at Petco Park in beautiful downtown San Diego.   Gavin Sheets homered for the Padres, who just are not putting runs on the board these days, as stars Fernando Tat...

Padres stun Diamondbacks 1-0! Luis Arráez's hot streak carries San Diego's absent offfense.  Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Padres' clutch victory, highlighting Nick Pivetta's's impressive 7-strikeout performance and Luis Arraez finally coming into form at the plate. Javier also discusses Robert Suarez's All-Star selection, Jackson Merrill's ongoing offensive struggles, and how these factors co...