On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

Derek and Darnay discuss the Mookie Betts news, as well as what fans have to look forward to this season. The guys chatted with Katie Jackson, the Padres VP of Marketing - after the team announced its 2020 Promotional Schedule (10:47). There's not one, but two Tatis bobbleheads on the way - if you're into that sort of thing. Then Derek and Darnay break down the reasons why the Dodgers were able to...

The rumors are swirling, the Dodgers are circling, and Padres fans are freaking out. Who's going to win the Mookie Betts sweepstakes? Derek and Darnay discuss the potential of a trade for the former AL MVP (3:42). Longtime Padres beat writer Bill Center offers his insight on the situation and some big questions heading into Spring Training (14:00). Plus - his favorite National Parks hikes. And the...

The Tour de Oggi's continues in Del Mar. Derek and Darnay share their thoughts on the MLB sign stealing scandal (2:40), and then turn their attention to FanFest. What did we hear from Paddack, Machado, Tingler and others? The guys pass along their takeaways (16:14). And the most important question of all - who could Jayce Tingler beat in a footrace? They discuss (28:26). Plus - the Padres announce...

Craig Stammen is back, FanFest is on deck, and Spring Training is a month away. Derek suggests another flashy move will happen before Opening Day (2:38). And they discuss Craig Stammen's three-year deal and why he could be in a position to be more effective in 2020 (5:49). Plus - we're going to get a chance to hear from a bunch of Padres at FanFest. Derek and Darnay pass along questions they have...

The calendar says 2020, and the year the Padres are expected to start competing has arrived. With that in mind Derek and Darnay passed along New Year's Resolutions for the club. Hear what guys like AJ Preller, Jayce Tingler, Chris Paddack, Manny Machado and others have to do turn things around. And Darnay explains why Fernando Tatis Jr. (Happy Birthday!) needs to be boring. To join the #OnFriar co...

Rumors of Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, David Price, Kris Bryant ... is it all smoke and mirrors or are the Padres thinking about pulling off another mammoth trade? 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay @DarnayTripp and @TODDSTRAINNBCSD . or email Derek. Togerson@nbcuni.com....

Baseball's Winter Meetings were eventful - just not for the Padres. Derek and Darnay continue their Tour de Oggi's in Carmel Mountain where they discuss a busy (and profitable) week for Scott Boras. The guys discuss a couple Padres headlines from the action in downtown San Diego (5:40). At least the Dodgers didn't land a star either (13:51), at least not yet. What do we think about the moves A.J....

AJ Preller made another move Thursday night, and it's the most promising of a busy couple weeks of transactions. Darnay chats about the Tommy Pham trade with Fernando Ramirez - filling in for Derek. What weaknesses does the veteran outfielder address? And who is Jake Cronenworth? The guys discuss the departure of Hunter Renfroe, and the team taking a backseat while others bid on free agent startin...

Things have quieted down for the Padres, so the guys took time to discuss how likely certain players are to end up wearing brown. What percentage chance do you give Wil Myers to be back? What about Luis Urias? Or Cal Quantrill? The guys go down the list, and also explore a trade option and some free agent possibilities. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoug...

The Padres went Back to Brown, and the fellas had the perfect guest on to break down the team's new/old look. First, Derek and Darnay discuss the latest rumblings in free agency and some ways to solidify the roster (1:40). They then caught up with Paul Lukas, the founder of Uni Watch, for his thoughts on the Padres unveiling ceremony, and the three new uniforms they had on display (18:21). Paul pr...

The Padres new skipper is in place, now free agency takes the spotlight. Derek gives his thoughts on the Jayce Tingler hire, and the guys discuss the additions to Tingler's coaching staff. Derek and Darnay then turn their attention to the big name pitchers on the free agent market, and say what percentage chance they think the Padres have of landing Stephen Strasburg and Gerrit Cole (12:22). What...

The Padres showed off their new skipper, Jayce Tingler. Darnay was joined by Todd Strain and Fernando Ramirez to break down what we heard from Tingler. What did we learn about him and his background? What impressed us? What concerns us? The guys discuss it all. Plus, we hear from General Manager A.J. Preller on the characteristic that gives him most confidence in his new manager, and if they ever...

In another emergency episode of On Friar the guys discuss the news of Jayce Tingler becoming the Padres next skipper. What do we know about him? And what does the pick mean for General Manager A.J. Preller? Derek, Darnay and Todd discuss the hire, the challenge ahead of the new manager, and what else needs to be done to bring a winner to San Diego. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Pad...

The Padres have played it close to the vest in their search for a new skipper. Derek and Darnay process the developments of the last few weeks, and what it indicates about the team's direction (1:15). Darnay questions what AJ Preller is prioritizing in their top candidates (4:49). And we take a look at where things stand with Tingler, Washington and even Bochy (10:51). Is it fair to say the names...

The Tour de Oggi's continues with a stop in Santee. Derek and Darnay discuss the bizarre Jacob Nix news (1:00), before turning their attention to the Padres search for a new skipper (6:04). They take a look at the names in discussion, and the factors that could play into A.J. Preller's decision. In 3 Up, 3 Down Derek gives his top three and bottom three candidates for the job (26:52). And they wra...

With Derek on the 10-Day Injured List, Darnay catches up with one of the biggest Padres fans at NBC 7 - Morning Anchor Greg Bledsoe. First Darnay touches on the latest news around the team's search for a new manager (1:27). Then he chats with Greg (6:42). They discuss living next door to Petco, and their impressions after seeing top prospects at the Don Welke On Deck Classic (11:08). Greg explains...

Derek and Darnay bid farewell to Petco Park, following a disappointing final home series of the season. The guys discuss Fernando Tatis Jr., who spent time with the media after their 1-0 loss to the Dodgers (1:26). It was a somber mood after the Petco finale, they wrap up the game and what the end of the season means looking ahead to 2020 (7:11). Plus, a look at the manager search, including one g...

The Padres fired their skipper with eight games left in the 2019 season. We discuss why and who will get the gig in 2020 and beyond. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay @DarnayTripp and @TODDSTRAINNBCSD . or email Derek. Togerson@nbcuni.com. Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and...

The Padres are limping to the finish line. Derek and Darnay discuss what reasons Padres fans still have to head out to Petco for the team's final homestand (1:37). Plus, Eric Lauer continues to struggle at Coors Field (7:05). On the bright side Garrett Richards, Chris Paddack and Dinelson Lamet were phenomenal on consecutive nights. The guys discuss their performances, and what it means for the ro...

Derek and Darnay's Tour de Oggi's continues at Liberty Station. The guys start wondering what next season's brown uniforms will look like (3:25). Then they turn their attention to Chris Paddack, and the question of whether the team should shut him down after a third stellar start took him beyond 135 innings on the season (10:46). On the flip side, Cal Quantrill is struggling (17:22). And if there'...

Chris Paddack looks like Chris Paddack again, but what about the rest of the Padres starting rotation? Derek and Darnay speculate about what veteran pitcher the team could add in the offseason (1:19). They also take a stab at what five guys could make up the rotation in 2020 (8:30). Plus, a look at how much longer the Sheriff will pitch this season after two stellar starts (26:50). Plus, another e...

The Friars are nowhere near as good as we were hoping for. So is it time to replace the skipper? We discuss the options and offer a possible replacement as the 2019 season enters its final month. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay @DarnayTripp and @TODDSTRAINNBCSD . or email...

The Padres are out of the playoff picture, but there's still some good that can be done with the remainder of the season. Derek and Darnay give a 'Wish List' for the rest of the 2019 season (6:10), with goals for the team and individual players. A friend of the show interrupts the guys demanding a final win total (29:02). And they take a stab at guessing which Padre will make club history in the c...

More young studs are emerging for the Padres. Derek and Darnay discuss the latest Fernando Tatis Jr. injury, and why it's such a bummer to see him get hurt again (4:19). They then turn their attention to the youngsters who have emerged, like Cal Quantrill (13:40) and Luis Urias (20:11). Plus - another round of 3 Up, 3 Down featuring Andy Green, MacKenzie Gore, and Ian Kinsler's bizarre, amazing, w...

Derek and Darnay continued the Tour de Oggi's in Mission Valley. They discussed Andy Green and the team's shift from winning to player development (4:23). Should A.J. Preller and company target a different kind of starting pitcher? Darnay has an idea (18:10). Derek is convinced that Fernando Tatis Jr. should win Rookie of the Year (27:27). Plus, a check in on some news in the minors (32:06). They...