On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

We hoped Juan Soto would be great. We have not been disappointed. The slugger has been an on base machine in San Diego, but another trade deadline acquisition might be doing even more damage. On an off-day OnFriar Podcast, the hosts talk about the one moment that might have fixed the Padres offense, and it came not from a fresh face, but from a guy who was already f#*%!ing here. 📺 On Friar is ava...

The Padres couldn't cap a four day frenzy with a five game sweep of the Rockies, but they did get a huge morale boost from their successful deadline. Darnay and Todd discuss a team that's reenergized, and now better suited to compete - with a test coming in Los Angeles this weekend. What was different about the atmosphere Wednesday? And what do the last two deadlines tell us about the psychologica...

By 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Juan Soto played for the Padres, and Eric Hosmer did not. The guys discuss a day that featured deals that altered the landscape of the franchise, and pushed San Diego closer to World Series contention. From the historic nature of the Soto deal, to the excitement in the clubhouse, mixed feelings about Hosmer's departure, and the statement made by the front office - th...

EMERGENCY PODCAST! The Padres swung a deal for one of the most dominant closers in the game and didn't give up much for it. Should we be concerned by that? The OnFriar hosts break down the good and bad of the trade for Josh Hader and what it means for the rest of the trade deadline, then share some thoughts on Joe Musgrove's 5-year contract extension. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new...

Let's say the Padres don't land Juan Soto or Shohei Ohtani? They still have to do something. On a new OnFriar Podcast, the hosts provide 6 other trade scenarios to improve the Friars so they aren't left with nothing like at the 2021 trade deadline. Oh, don't worry, they also talk about possible trade packages for the two superstars. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To...

The Padres are in the playoff hunt. Right now they might not be good enough to stay there. But, there are plenty of ways to improve. This week's OnFriar Podcast focuses on which routes are out there and what the best course of action would be, which of course is to land Juan Soto. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Dieg...

This is the worst the Padres have looked all season. But will it last? Darnay and Todd try to stay optimistic about a team that isn't quite fully formed yet. They discuss the concerning signs from the last couple weeks, as well as reasons to stay hopeful. The guys turn it over to Padres Twitter, to gauge how they're feeling in the midst of the team's worst slump of the season. To join the #OnFriar...

It's no longer too early to draw conclusions about the 2022 Padres - so what does their latest slump suggest about this year's squad? Derek and Darnay discuss their recent struggles, and share some alarming numbers. They discuss the ceiling of the squad as currently constructed, and the need for a deadline deal. If only there was a flashy center fielder in El Paso that could help... The guys also...

Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly has developed a habit of putting his foot in his mouth when doing Padres games. Mike Clevinger made him bite off a few toes. The OnFriar Podcast has some insight on why Brenly says what he says. Then we preview a 4-game series against the Dodgers in L.A. with some bold predictions about Blake Snell, Manny Machado, and who's going to end the weekend in 1st place....

After 31 games in 31 days the Padres got to catch their breath Monday. Derek and Darnay assess what they've seen as the club nears the midway point. Why last year's struggles appear to be a thing of the past. Bob Melvin has made it easy to shrug off a mini-slump. The guys wonder if the national narrative around Manny Machado has started to shift. They look ahead to an important week, and why there...

The video of Manny Machado's ankle injury was terrifying. But, elite athletes are built differently than us mortals. Machado avoided a broken leg but he'll still miss time. Just how much? The OnFriar Podcast went to Petco Park to find out. In this bonus episode, we update Manny's health status and find out how the Padres play on getting by while their MVP is out. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTub...

Jake Peavy is, simply put, one of the greatest Padres of all time. He's an All-Star, a Cy Young winner, and one of the most fiery competitors ever to toe the rubber in San Diego. Amazingly, it's been six years since Jake was in America's Finest City. In this special edition of the OnFriar Podcast, we catch up with Jake to see what he's up to now, how he's finally getting back into baseball, and wh...

For the first time since 2010 the Padres sit alone in first place in the month of June. Derek and Darnay recap an explosive series sweep at Wrigley. Manny Machado made history and continues his MVP pace (3:25). And now he has help (9:51). Joe Musgrove is a starter of the finest quality (15:10). The hit parade against Chicago featured standout performances from Jake Cronenworth and Nomar Mazara (24...

They snapped out of their slump and came away with two very impressive series wins. Derek and Darnay discuss the team's rebound, and how the lineup could look when Fernando Tatis Jr. gets healthy. What do the coming weeks look like for El Nino? Plus, Snell struggles and Gore just keeps shoving. The guys get into some trade talk, and point out a few potential targets for outfield help. But that's a...

The Padres went to St. Louis and lost three straight games for the first time all season. So, the OnFriar Podcast hosts solicited ideas from social media on how to fix the punchless offense and actually got some good ones. Plus, how should Bob Melvin be handling this skid, what a new outfielder might be able to contribute, and another chapter in the adventures of former Padres outfielder Tommy Pha...

The Padres slumped again at the plate in their series loss to Milwaukee - but what's at the root of their offensive inconsistency? Derek and Darnay look at some stats and trends, including spots in the lineup that aren't producing (1:06). How bad have their leadoff guys been? Real bad (13:08). They look at a few scoring splits that stand out (15:32), and take a stab at Luke Voit and Jake Cronenwor...

It doesn't take long for the guys to get sidetracked by the possibility of a trade for Nats' superstar Juan Soto. After discussing Blake Snell's debut and the rhythm of the Padres rotation (1:01), Derek and Darnay imagine what it would take to land Soto (8:16). They get back to the Philly series - piggybacking, Luke Voit's struggles and more (22:43). Plus, Yu tosses a gem (32:27). And a Padres' af...

He is an esteemed baseball writer and broadcaster, and now he's a member of the NBC Sports team. Jon Morosi makes his debut appearance with On Friar. The guys talk about his new role with NBC (5:35) before getting into his early impressions of the Padres. Could their outfield struggles and pitching depth lead to a trade? Jon sees one potential fit (14:36). They discuss Gore's arrival (22:20), Hosm...

Derek and Darnay hit on a handful of notable topics following another successful series on the road. Joe Musgrove could be having a Cy Young season. The guys discuss his continued growth and his contract uncertainty (0:31). With some fun pitching matchups coming in Cleveland they take a look at a rotation that's getting crowded (15:46). How will it shake out, and what players could end up off the...

The Padres swept the Reds again, begging the question: is this team really good or just beating up on other awful clubs? Manny Machado and MacKenzie Gore look like All-Stars, but has Eric Hosmer found the fountain of youth and how long is all this sustainable? The OnFriar Podcast looks at all the possibilities at the season's 20-game mark. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes he...

The Padres have a winning record but just about all the credit can go to their history-making defense and some solid pitching because their offense has been ... let's go with underwhelming. Why are the bats struggling early in the season and, more importantly, is this a blip or a serious problem? The OnFriar Podcast got down and dirty in the StatCast world looking for the answers. 📺 On Friar is a...

For the third straight day the Padres mustered just two runs, but it was enough Sunday thanks to Yu Darvish. Darnay and Todd button up the first home series of 2022 with thoughts on Darvish's bounce-back outing, and a lineup with a lot of holes in the absence of Fernando Tatis Jr. Eric Hosmer was been one of their most consistent bats, and he received a strong endorsement Thursday. MacKenzie Gore...

Three straight wins, fantastic efforts from their starters, an early visit from Slam Diego, and one strange absence. It was a mostly good opening weekend for the Padres that also included a couple strange twists. Derek and Darnay share their takeaways from four games in Arizona. Is MacKenzie Gore on the way? Who has stood out at the plate and out of the pen? And what did we learn about how Bob Mel...

A new Padres season is on our doorstep. So - how's everyone feeling? Derek and Darnay take another look at a crowded rotation and how it might shake out (2:20). It looked a couple days ago like Eric Hosmer might be on the move, the guys discuss his presence and the team's latest attempt to ship the first baseman (12:05). Then they take a big picture look at the club (20:26), its offseason, managin...

Jesse Agler is the radio voice of the San Diego Padres for 97.3 The Fan, and he was kind enough to share his takeaways from Spring Training. What impact will the short runway have on the club early in the season, especially the rotation? Jesse shares his thoughts on how Bob Melvin manages his team and manages the media, and why Ruben Niebla is so highly thought of. Who does he get most excited to...