On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

Who's playing in left field? Will MacKenzie Gore be the fifth starter? Which catcher will be the odd man out? Who's the closer? Opening Day starter duties belong to who? Derek and Darnay dig into the major questions facing Bob Melvin and the Padres with game one fast approaching. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay ( @DarnayTrip...

Week one of Spring Training featured impressive performances from MacKenzie Gore and C.J. Abrams. It also included the addition of a slugger and set up a competition in the rotation. Derek and Darnay discuss those topics, as well as questions in the outfield. Why wasn't A.J. Preller able to land one of the big names on the market, and is this what the roster will look like on April 7? To join the...

Padres' Spring Training could not have possibly gotten off to a worse start. After taking in day one from Peoria Derek lets us know what he saw and heard. He and Darnay discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.'s broken wrist, and the questions it raises about surgery and life outside of baseball. Who will fill in? How serious is Jake Cronenworth's injury? And what do the guys think of Bob Melvin? The guys also...

Padres pitcher and player representative Craig Stammen shared a few minutes of his time to discuss the new CBA and the return of baseball. The long time big leaguer shed light on his responsibilities during negotiations, and what the rollercoaster was like from his perspective. Plus, why this round of talks was so critical, why they're happy with what they accomplished, and more. To join the #OnFr...

On day 99 the league and players union reached a deal. Derek and Darnay share their feelings now that the stalemate is finally over. They go over the key points, rule changes that are on the way, and what the coming days and weeks look like. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay ( @DarnayTripp ) and Derek ( @DerekNBCSD ). Catch NB...

We now know the lockout will cost us games. Now what? Darnay and Todd assess the road ahead (:57), then fail in an attempt to find an argument in favor of Major League Baseball's owners (4:40). It looks like the postseason is expanding and other rule changes could be on the way, the guys share their thoughts (11:09). There are Vegas odds on how long this thing will go (25:21). And what will the vi...

It is by no means a secret that the Padres want to trade Eric Hosmer (whenever the MLB Lockout ends). But, how do they do that? The OnFriar Podcast runs through a few trade scenarios, some that could happen and one that is so wild that it just might work: San Diego getting Juan Soto. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San D...

After more than two months and an embarrassingly small number of negotiating sessions, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are still at a stalemate. In a new OnFriar Podcast, the hosts discuss how likely missing games has become, break down some major issues, and offer some relationship advice for working through them. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here...

Greg Camarillo and Rich Ohrnberger from Football Night in San Diego help us gear up for the Super Bowl, while weighing in on some Padres topics. Derek and Darnay ask them about playing in big games, and what it's like watching them after you're retired (3:51). Both guys were in the NFL during the 2011 NFL Lockout, they share their insight on what this time is like for baseball players (11:05). Gre...

With less than a week to go until the scheduled start of Spring Training MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred provided an update on the status of CBA negotiations. And hey there's hope! We think. Derek and Darnay discuss the agreements in place and what they mean for players and the game as a whole. What potential hang-ups are still out there? The guys share their takeaways from what could be the most pro...

There was news on the MLB lockout that got folks talking - after Derek and Darnay touch on that they shift their focus to the individuals who will have the biggest impact on the Padres in 2022. The guys share their Top-10, from players to coaches, minor league dugouts to the front office and everywhere in between. They touch on some of the dudes you'd expect, and offer up some surprising names as...

Derek and Darnay catch up a few days later than planned to discuss some notable topics from the last couple weeks. They start by sharing some thoughts on the most prominent and controversial baseball topic to arise of late: the Hall of Fame vote (1:39). Then it's on to Padres topics, like the role of former Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt (15:04). There's another prospect list out and Keith Law's le...

San Diego guy turned Baseball America National Writer Kyle Glaser returns to assess the short and long term future of the Padres. Kyle tells the guys about the prospect creating the most buzz within the organization (5:20). Okay, so where are we with MacKenzie Gore? He shares his insight (10:04). Kyle explains whether the Padres should go all in now, or hold onto their key prospects (22:22). Derek...

For half a decade the Padres minor league system has been touted as one of the best in baseball. Then they dipped in big time with trades for high-profile players. So, how deep is it now and can it help in 2022? The hosts talk with Padres prospect guru John Conniff to get a read on the current state of affairs with the Friars farmhands. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here...

We needed something new to talk about amidst the lockout and Dan Szymborski came through in a major way this week. The ZiPS creator dropped his projections for the Padres, and spent time discussing how his system works and what it says about this year's club. From an enormous number for Tatis, to a less exciting outlook on Hosmer the guys ask what we should expect from key players and what it sugg...

What gifts would we like for the Padres this holiday season? A power-hitting outfielder, a cleaner health report, Melvin to work his magic with one big name, throwback uniforms, more brown and gold in Petco. Darnay discusses those and more, sharing his wish list and some ideas from fans. Happy Holidays everyone! To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and...

Padres skipper Bob Melvin finalized his San Diego coaching staff on Monday. It's definitely an interesting group. In a special edition of the OnFriar Podcast, the hosts break down the coaching roster, share some insights on each member, and let Melvin himself explain why he made the decisions he did. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet you...

No one calls it like they see it quite like longtime AP Padres beat writer Bernie Wilson. The Bro shares his thoughts on the lockout and how it compares to the last MLB work stoppage he covered. Plus, the Padres signed a free agent! Another former Ranger is coming to town. What are the chances that A.J. Preller pulls off a significant move before Opening Day? And Bernie weighs in on a trade debate...

Fernando Tatis Jr. had an interesting trip on a motorcycle in the Dominican Republic. Major League Baseball and its players are not doing anything at all, interesting of otherwise. In a lockout episode of the OnFriar Podcast, the hosts try to figure out what's up with the Padres star on a bike and offer a plan to end the stalemate and bring baseball back again. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube!...

Well, here we are. Major League Baseball entered its first work stoppage since the 1994 strike and this one could also take a while to sort out. Derek and Darnay share their thoughts on the situation and what Rob Manfred has wrong. Plus, the Padres serve as an example to a league full of teams who don't want - or know how - to compete. The guys also weigh in on the moves A.J. Preller made before t...

All signs were pointing to Bryce Harper winning NL MVP and sure enough he got the hardware. Fernando Tatis Jr. fell short in a voting process that presents tons of questions, like - what even matters? Derek and Darnay assess this year's race, and the difficulty of determining which factors carry most weight. What worked against Tatis this time around, and what might it take for him to break throug...

The MLB offseason is underway and free agency chatter is building. Who knows when moves will actually be made, but regardless there are names out there that could fill the Padres' needs. Derek and Darnay put together wish lists featuring the five players they'd like to see the club go after this winter. An impact player for the Dodgers; a stud starter Friar fans have longed for; a proven closer; a...

The Padres have their manager in place, now who will share the dugout with Bob Melvin? The guys take inventory of the roster - who is guaranteed to stick around, who could be on the move, and who should be headed out of town? Will Hosmer and Myers' pricey contracts still be on the books? What about a certain $19 million pitcher? What positions does A.J. Preller need to upgrade? Derek and Darnay as...

The Padres introduced their new manager on Monday and Bob Melvin did everything right. He said all the right things. He struck the right tone. Basically, he was Bob Melvin. Hear what the skipper had to say about coming to San Diego, how to create a good locker room culture, and the use of analytics on a special episode of OnFriar. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To j...

A.J. Preller shocked everyone again, this time with news that he's lured Bob Melvin away from Oakland to take over the Padres. MLB reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt spent the last three seasons covering the A's and helped the guys get to know Melvin. Why did Oakland let him go, and why was he ready to leave? What will his approach be with the club's big personalities? What's his managerial style, and...