Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres gear up for a high-stakes spring training as competition for roster spots heats up and pitching depth faces its first major blow. Javier Reyes spotlights the biggest things to keep an eye on in Spring Training, including key battles at first base and DH with Nick Castellanos, Gavin Sheets, and José Miranda vying for critical roles, questions around Joe Musgrove’s recovery and Matt...

San Diego Padres face mounting questions as spring training kicks off. Can Fernando Tatis Jr. recapture his power at the plate, and will Joe Musgrove and Michael King anchor a rotation plagued by injury and depth concerns?  Javier Reyes goes over some Spring Training news tidbits before breaking down the Padres’ relentless focus on contact hitters versus power bats, raising the issue of whether “l...

San Diego Padres’ 2026 outlook surprises as Fangraphs’ ZiPS projections spotlight Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill as potential all-star anchors. Can Tatis return to MVP-level offense, and is Merrill poised for a breakout season in the outfield? Javier Reyes breaks down why ZiPS loves Luis Campusano’s upside, Xander Bogaerts’ bounce-back potential, and Mason Miller’s dominance out of the bul...

San Diego Padres face a pivotal crossroads: can Craig Stamman’s rookie managerial leadership and AJ Preller’s bold strategies deliver playoff results in 2026, or is regression inevitable? With Nick Pivetta and Randy Vázquez’s breakout pitching ripe for statistical fall-off, and lingering questions around power hitters like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, there are many reasons to bet AGAINST...

San Diego Padres gear up for an explosive 2026 season as roster upgrades and strategic moves set the stage for a new era. Are major league critics overlooking the Padres’ potential? Javier Reyes spotlights all the reasons why the Padres will be great, including Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill as possible MVP-caliber talents, Ramon Laureano’s big bat being added to the mix, and the Padres cr...

San Diego Padres shake things up again as Walker Buehler—former Dodgers ace and past Cy Young contender—signs on for a potential rotation reboot. Could AJ Preller’s latest flurry of bargain-hunting moves finally solidify the Padres’ pitching depth for 2026? Javier Reyes breaks down Buehler’s journey from dominant starter to fringe option, examines the risk and reward behind this minor league deal,...

San Diego Padres shake up their roster with headline-grabbing moves—AJ Preller secures a contract extension, Nick Castellanos lands in San Diego after Phillies drama, and Griffin Canning and Germán Márquez join the pitching ranks. Can Preller's bold strategy and eye for talent spark a Padres resurgence, or do these high-risk, low-cost signings carry more question marks than answers? In an episode...

Can the Colorado Rockies finally shake their losing reputation and rise in the NL West, or will the San Diego Padres make a surprise leap past the Dodgers as MLB’s most intense rivalry heats up? Paul Holden (host of Locked On Rockies) and Javier Reyes break down the Rockies’ offseason overhaul, analyzing the impact of new starting pitchers, a revamped front office, and the battle for rotation spot...

AJ Preller faces a new kind of challenge as the San Diego Padres struggle with the worst farm system in MLB and mounting financial constraints. Can Preller still work his trademark trade magic, or is the Padres limited roster flexibility too much to overcome? Javier Reyes breaks down the implications of depleted prospect depth, dissecting recent moves like the Leodalis De Vries trade and exploring...

San Diego Padres face a pivotal rest-of-offseason as football is officially over! Can AJ Preller find another bargain gem for the rotation, or will Padres fans be stuck hoping for a breakout from Nick Pivetta and Michael King? Host Javier Reyes answers listener mailbag questions and debates the Padres’ strategy amid fierce competition from the Giants, Dodgers, and other NL contenders. Key topics i...

San Diego Padres strengthen their lineup with the signing of Miguel Andújar, a bat who crushed left-handed pitching last season. Is Andújar the missing piece for the Padres’ struggling offense or another needless bargain-bin gamble? Javier Reyes examines Andújar’s career resurgence, his versatility across third base and outfield, and whether his metrics suggest lasting impact or a lucky hot streak...

San Diego Padres’ farm system depth sparks concern as the team eyes a competitive NL West run. Can Ethan Salas and rising prospects Kruz Schoolcraft and Kash Mayfield step up to fill critical roster gaps, or will recent blockbuster trades—like dealing Leo De Vries for Mason Miller—come back to haunt A.J. Preller’s long-term strategy? Host Javier Reyes dissects Keith Law’s latest prospect rankings...

A.J. Preller’s contract uncertainty looms large for the San Diego Padres—will the architect of MLB’s most exciting GM secure an extension, or is a seismic front office shift on the horizon? Javier Reyes tackles Preller’s polarizing legacy, debating whether his aggressive scouting and blockbuster trades (with a focus on Mason Miller, in particular) outweigh criticism over prospects and postseason r...

San Diego Padres brace for NL West shakeup as Luis Arraez signs a one-year deal with the rival San Francisco Giants. Will the Padres regret letting the three-time batting champ walk as he bolsters a Giants lineup featuring Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman? Javier Reyes breaks down how Arraez’s fit in San Francisco could tip the wild card race and why the Padres may actually benefit by...

The San Diego Padres ride a wave of offseason uncertainty—are they quietly primed for another postseason run? Javier Reyes and guest Jake Garegnani of CBS Sports San Diego break down the Padres rollercoaster offseason, with insightful takes on the Michael King re-signing, the lingering questions around Yu Darvish’s potential retirement, and the potential impact of new faces like Sung-Mun Song. Wha...

San Diego Padres eye a potential CJ Abrams reunion as Washington Nationals spark blockbuster trade rumors. Could this young, high-upside infielder’s return reshape the Padres’ infield and elevate their power game? Javier Reyes digs into the fit, possible lineup changes—especially for Jake Cronenworth—and whether San Diego’s prospect pool stands out among suitors like the Red Sox, Yankees, and Mari...

Yu Darvish’s future hangs in the balance as conflicting reports rock San Diego Padres fans—is retirement imminent, or was this a false alarm? Javier Reyes unpacks the rollercoaster weekend surrounding Darvish’s rumored exit, the realities of his rehab, a theoretical bullpen role, and how his contract decisions might influence the Padres’ ability to chase new arms under the luxury tax. Then, the ma...

San Diego Padres rocked by FanGraphs’ #24 rotation ranking—are fans right to worry, or is this underrating a team on the edge of a comeback? Javier Reyes breaks down Padres rotation projections, from Michael King’s health to Nick Pivetta’s potential regression, and questions whether Randy Vasquez’s devil-magic in 2025 can hold up. With Joe Musgrove’s value, bullpen depth, and free agents like Chri...

Los Angeles Dodgers shake up MLB with a blockbuster $240 million contract for Kyle Tucker, sending shockwaves across the league. Are the Dodgers creating an unstoppable super-team, or is their spending spree exposing deeper issues in baseball’s economic model? Javier Reyes and Peter Appel (co-founder of Just Baseball) debate whether the Dodgers’ relentless pursuit of stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mook...

San Diego Padres fans eye the trade market as the New York Mets sign Bo Bichette to a record-breaking contract, fueling speculation around Mark Vientos and Brett Baty's future. Could a move for Vientos help the Padres solve their DH and third base needs, or will they target other buy-low options like Nick Castellanos and Ryan Mountcastle?  Plus, key topics in the mailbag segment include Fernando T...

San Diego Padres reunite with Will Myers and Bud Black, sparking questions about player development and front office strategy. As Myers returns in a special assignment coach role and Black joins as senior advisor to baseball operations, Javier Reyes explores how these moves could shape the Padres’ future on and off the field. Then Javier gets into more news, with Nolan Arenado surprisingly linked...

San Diego Padres fans face a crucial question: Is Fernando Tatis Jr. still a superstar, or has his shine faded? Javier Reyes breaks down Tatis Jr.'s rollercoaster performance over the last few season, examining the impact of his PED suspension, declining slugging numbers, and defensive surge. Are traditional stats missing his true value, or do Padres fans need to reset their expectations? Javi als...

San Diego Padres scramble for much-needed power as the hunt for a first base/DH upgrade heats up. Can affordable sluggers like Rhys Hoskins or buy-low candidates such as Tristan Casas and Ryan Mountcastle deliver the pop the Padres desperately lack, or will AJ Preller surprise everyone with an even more creative move? Javier Reyes breaks down potential impact bats to play the position, weighing bo...

AJ Preller’s contract uncertainty raises big questions for the San Diego Padres’ offseason. Host Javier Reyes breaks down the team’s search for starting pitching, first base power, and trade possibilities involving Nick Pivetta and Jake Cronenworth. Then, some mailbag questions involving payroll concerns, debates over Preller’s impact, the Padres’ evolving rivalry with the Dodgers, Joe Musgrove’s...

San Diego Padres weigh bold offseason moves as roster questions heat up. Could a reunion with Luis Arraez or a power boost from Rhys Hoskins reshape their lineup? Javier Reyes breaks down the team’s creative approaches  and evaluates some listener-suggested signings—including Eugenio Suarez, Nick Martinez, and Marcell Ozuna—for their potential impact. Key topics also include under-the-radar pitchi...