On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and Padre fans are left - disappointed? Impatient? Conflicted? Dazed? Confused? Derek and Darnay break down the additions and subtractions - including the loss of one fan and podcast favorite. They take a look at where the team is, and what the deadline moves say about the state of the club (2:19). Farewell Franimal (10:09). Hello Taylor Trammell (12:27). W...

Our Tour de Oggi's begins in Encinitas. Derek and Darnay took On Friar on the road for the first time. They faired better than the Padres have on their road trip, the guys discuss their struggles (2:50). Then they turned their attention to the trade deadline, and discussed possible moves that could go down between now and July 31st (7:55). Plus, 3 Up 3 Down (33:17) including Fernando Tatis Jr. as...

"Sell everyone". Derek might not have been totally serious when he said it, but it's hard to be totally sure at this point. He and Darnay break down a lousy start to the second half (3:15). And what it would mean if the club finished in last place (12:16). Plus - a report that two key Padres are available heading toward the trade deadline (19:55). Then 3 Up, 3 Down (22:15), which features Cal Quan...

With the All-Star Break in the books Derek and Darnay take a look ahead at what the second half holds for the Padres. What do we think of the Noah Syndergaard rumors (1:47), and what's a reasonable price for the Mets pitcher? San Diego was sitting at .500 before the break, the guys discuss what that means moving forward (9:50). With less than three weeks until the trade deadline the upcoming serie...

The OnFriar Podcast lets Logan Allen explain how he adjusted to the very different Major League baseball as NBC 7's Consumer Bob Hansen steps in to share his 30 years of Padres knowledge. 📺 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....

A crazy weekend in Colorado and a 4-game winning streak have Derek and Todd re-thinking the trade deadline. 📺 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 more San Diego sports cov...

It took until June, but it looks like the Padres may be playing their way out of playoff contention. Derek says it's time to sell everything (1:39). He and Darnay discuss what a youth movement would look like this season, as they get ready to be playoff contenders in 2020 (7:35). Plus, they break down the Chris Paddack situation and how the rotation could look the next couple weeks (20:03). Then,...

It's the news Padre fans have been waiting for - the Padres young star has finally returned. Derek and Darnay break down what it means for the team, their lineup and more (1:14). With the team hovering around .500 and the trade deadline in less than two months, the guys discuss whether the club be buyers or sellers (27:49). Plus, a quick recap of the team's draft, including a comprehensive one min...

The Padres return home from a tough series at Yankee Stadium and enter a crucial stretch of the season. Derek and Darnay take a look at what lies ahead before the All-Star Break (3:25). Plus MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell talks with Derek about Chris Paddack's struggles on the big stage and more. Plus - we discuss a couple hot takes from listeners (36:10). Plus, 3 Up 3 Down (40:26). To join the...

With 50 games in the books Derek and Darnay discuss an important topic: are the Padres a playoff team? (3:30) The guys also address important roster questions involving Luis Urias, and discuss the emergence of Franmil Reyes (10:20). Oh, and about that whole Ian Kinsler thing (18:51). Plus - 3 Up, 3 Down with home run celebrations, a noticeable absence, and more. To join the #OnFriar conversation,...

By the time you listen to this the Padres will likely be the brand new owners of a MLB record. And not the good kind. Derek and Darnay discuss the no-hitter less franchise, and why we probably won't see one this year (2:55). Plus - Chris Paddack is human (12:00). Bummer. And a rough week against the NL West. Plus, 3 Up 3 Down (26:35). _______________________________________________________________...

Derek and Darnay recap a wildly entertaining (and sometimes frustrating) week of baseball. What do we learn from a 3-3 performance against the Dodgers and Mets? (1:30) Plus - the highlight of the week started in the Instagram comments. The guys rave about the Paddack-Alonso feud (5:55), it's artificial beginnings, and very real entertainment value. And how it's another example of what makes the ro...

On the heels of the Padres biggest offensive output of the season, Derek and Darnay discuss their unlikely spark plug - Ian Kinsler. Cal Quantrill joined the parade of rookie starting pitchers, how'd he look his first time out? (11:40). Then they go 3 Up, 3 Down (20:05) and discuss Mejia's insane throw; Machado's new rival; and Lucchesi's struggles, among other topics. Plus, a look ahead to series...

The #OnFriar Podcast looks at the first 25 games of the San Diego Padres season. 📺 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 more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWra...

A word or two of caution (and maybe some hope?) in the midst of a slump. Derek and Darnay discuss the pitching staff (2:15). Do we know who these guys are yet? And should help be on the way? And if the club hits a serious slump, how far of a slide is too far that you can no longer claw their way back into contention? (11:08) Plus, confidence ratings on the team (21:00). The guys go 3 Up, 3 Down (2...

The San Diego Padres are all alone in first place. And Nick Margevicius is the team's best pitcher? Derek and Darnay discuss the team's way-too-early place atop the standings and how long it might last (13:30). For the first time we answer your questions from Twitter and Facebook (20:07). And discuss the good and bad after another solid week for the club in 3 Up, 3 Down (32:25). 📺 On Friar is ava...

With the Padres enjoying their first day off following their 4-3 start Derek and Darnay pass along their observations from the opening week of the season. Was the Machado play against Arizona dirty (10:00)? No. But the awful hot takes that came out of it might actually be worth the trouble. Another round of 3 Up, 3 Down (35:21) somehow turns into an in-depth discussion about the new Joker trailer...

Wil Myers visited The Beach, Eric Lauer tossed a gem, and Fernando Tatis Jr. is a load of fun. Darnay and Derek recap a successful Opening Day for the Friars from Petco Park. The atmosphere was incredible. And the baseball team didn't look too bad either. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and ques...

Our buddy Carlos Ramirez joins the show for the last time to discuss how the Padres are taking shape with a week to go until Opening Day. How's the rotation looking? What about the outfield? And how will Ian Kinsler factor in to the middle infield as the season goes on? Derek chats with reliever Trey Wingenter (28:39). And we play 3 Up, 3 Down (34:39). 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch ne...

The countdown to Opening Day is down to two weeks. Derek and Darnay discuss Paddack's latest gem and how the rotation continues to take shape. Plus, a closer look at what the lineup could be on March 28th. We have a delightful interview with friendly Canadian pitching prospect Cal Quantrill (17:43). And we play another round of 3 Up, 3 Down (25:16). 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new e...

📺 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 more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm. 📲...

It isn't a dream. The San Diego Padres have a new third baseman. His name is Manny Machado. And fans are rejoicing. Darnay and Derek bring you the debut episode from Peoria. The biggest free agent acquisition in franchise history is official. The guys give you their thoughts on Machado's introduction, and the reaction from around the clubhouse. Plus we catch up with one of their promising young pi...

Darnay and Derek preview the On Friar podcast. They let you know what to expect from the brand new series, brought to you by NBC 7 SportsWrap. The guys are headed to Peoria later this week - and they'll bring you Episode 1 from Spring Training later this week. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and...