On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

The guys have the pleasure of being joined again by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. As he gets ready to make the trip to Seoul Jon explains the significance of the series in South Korea. Derek asks him what the Padres need to do to win the World Series in 2024. What’s taking so long for Blake Snell to sign? Darnay shares why Snell signing late could be a huge concern. Will A.J. Preller make an addition?...

We are more than a week into Cactus League games - what have we seen, and how much of it really matters? Jackson Merrill sizzled and then slowed down. Joe Musgrove has scuffled. Which starter will have the best ERA after April? How inevitable is an addition in the outfield? Darnay and Todd hit on a bunch of topics including some comments from the Faithful. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch n...

Darnay is back from Peoria and discussing with Todd what we've learned through the first week plus of Spring Training. An infield switch has made headlines - what do we make of Xander's shift to second? We'll soon see Joe Musgrove, Michael King and Yuki Matsui. What are we expecting once games start Thursday? The outfield is still short on bodies, so a move seems inevitable - right? Some thoughts...

There was plenty to discuss before Padres Spring Training reached the first full squad workout. Darnay was in Peoria and checked in with a few guys who have the pulse of the club: MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, Dennis Lin of The Athletic, and Padres radio host Sammy Levitt. From Manny's promising arrival, to Tatis' confidence, Shildt's approach, roster questions, and the potential youth movemen...

In 2023 the Padres missed out on a Wild Card spot when they finished 2.0 games behind the Diamondsbacks, who went to the World Series. It's entirely possible the Friars could have made that run had they not had multiple injuries to All-Stars down the stretch. This year, things could be dramatically different. Point Loma Nazarene University and the Padres have put together a state-of-the-art biomec...

The Padres will be in Peoria next week, so who better to get us geared up for Spring Training than a guy who knows this time of year well. Padres TV reporter Bob Scanlan shares his insight on the work that gets done this time of year. How does a prospect know when he's ready? And how much development can happen during the spring? What does Scan think of the re-tooled bullpen? Speaking of the bullp...

With Spring Training less than two weeks away Derek and Darnay catch up with Eno Sarris of The Athletic. What do we make of this Padres club after a tumultuous offseason? Eno expects Michael King to have a big first season in San Diego, what does he like about the new starter? How does the bullpen look after adding Wandy Peralta? Are we just buying time in the outfield until the kids are ready? Wh...

There were finally some moves made around MLB this past week - but none by the Padres. Thankfully Jon & Jim were nice enough to help us kill some. We've seen Joe Musgrove do some team building; Mike Shildt check out another popular San Diego squad; the Padres release their 2024 giveaways; and players who'd fit with the Padres head elsewhere. The guys discuss that and more. On Friar is available on...

Not enough Padres lived up to the numbers on the backs of their baseball cards in 2023. Who will exceed expectations in 2024? Derek and Darnay take a look at projections for this year's group. Will Xander Bogaerts settle in? Will Manny Machado bounce back? Will Jake Cronenworth return to All-Star form? Will Fernando Tatis Jr. return to MVP-level production at the plate? The guys weigh in on what's...

It's a move no one wants to make, but it could be helpful - if not necessary. Teams are interested in Ha-Seong Kim and the Padres have reportedly discussed dealing the Gold Glove infielder. Is it a necessary step like the Juan Soto trade? Plus the guys explore free agents and trade targets to fill out a roster full of holes. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the c...

The Padres have a bullpen, and Mike Shildt has a coaching staff! Darnay discusses the news of the last couple weeks with Baseball America’s Kyle Glaser. What should we expect from Woo Suk Go and Yuki Matsui? And how should fans feel about this group of relievers? Shildt introduced his first Padres coaching staff. It features minor league ties and is missing a bench coach - what should we make of a...

John Conniff from MadFriars travels the country watching and talking to San Diego's minor leaguers. With lots of question marks on the Padres roster, how much help can they expect to get from prospects? Will Merrill and Marsee crash the party? Are reinforcements coming to the bullpen? How are the young top flight pitchers looking? And Ethan Salas - 2024??? John shares his insight with Derek and Da...

Since trading Juan Soto to the Yankees the Padres have been quiet. Actually, all the business of Major League Baseball has kind of grinded to a halt. That may be about to change. While the league waits for one major domino to fall before making any major moves the Friars look like they've locked up a new closer who most fans in the United States aren't terribly familiar with. But, he's reallllllly...

It's been a tough week in Padres land, so the guys try to lift everyone's spirits with some holiday cheer. Derek and Darnay share their wish list for the Padres. They hope for key additions, good health, and a more merry season than the last. Plus, some thoughts on the Shohei Ohtani deal and an offseason that just isn't going all that great for the club. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new...

Trading Juan Soto to the Yankees was the first and certainly the largest domino to fall in the Padres off-season. But it will definitely not be the last. The deal for five players cleared a bunch of payroll space that now offers a litany of intriguing possibilities. Adding another pitcher? Signing Ha-Seong Kim's old buddy to play outfield? It's all on the table. In the latest OnFriar Podcast, NBC...

The deal finally got done. Darnay Tripp and Todd Strain discuss the Padres trade of Juan Soto to the Yankees. What did A.J. Preller get back? How will the return impact 2024? And what does this mean for the rest of the offseason? 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 ( @DarnayTrip...

It's looking more and more like the Padres will part with Juan Soto. Is that the most prudent move given the team's needs and limited finances? The guys discuss, plus Nick Martinez and Ryan Flaherty have new homes. And Derek gets his first chance to share his take on Mike Shildt becoming the club's new manager. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, t...

We get a better idea of who Mike Shildt is and how he'll manage the Padres with a hand from San Diego guy and former Friar Greg Garcia. He explains how Shildt picks the right times to get fired up, and does players a favor by taking tough decisions out of their hands. What is yellow-padding and how could it help the Padres? How will Shildt navigate tough conversations and manage big personalities?...

After a lengthy search A.J. Preller and the Padres picked Mike Shildt. How did his experience with the organization factor into the decision? What did we learn about his style and approach? Is he equipped to stay aligned with Preller? How does he feel about the Padres' clubhouse culture? Hear what he and Preller had to say, including Preller's emotional words about Peter Seidler. On Friar is avail...

The guys discuss what has been an eventful and emotional week for the Padres. Peter Seidler’s passing shook the city on Tuesday, Darnay and Todd share their thoughts on an owner that led with generosity, optimism and fearlessness. Thursday we learned that Eric Kutsenda sill step in for Seidler, at least for now. On Wednesday Blake Snell won the club’s fifth Cy Young. But excitement for his award w...

Tuesday morning brought the heartbreaking news of Peter Seidler's passing. Darnay and Todd discuss the legacy left by the Padres' owner, and the impact he had at Petco Park and beyond. Seidler challenged conventional thinking of how "small market" franchises should operate, and was guided by his love for players and commitment to bringing San Diego a champion. We celebrate his influential tenure w...

The Padres’ search for a manager continues to drag on, so to pass the time we caught up longtime AP Padres beat writer Bernie Wilson. What’s taking so long? What does Bernie like so much about Phil Nevin? And how confident are we that the next guy can stay on the same page with A.J. Preller? Scott Boras spoke about Juan Soto, what do we do with that information? San Diego’s greatest Bro shares his...

The offseason is off to an eventful start. As the Padres search for their new skipper, a report drops that the club took out a massive loan. What does it all mean? And what do we make of the candidates to take over for Bob Melvin? Derek, Darnay and Todd discuss. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and...

Bob Melvin is gone. A.J. Preller is searching for another manager. On Wednesday we heard about 'narrative' and 'fit' that suggest continued disconnect between Preller and his managers. How does Melvin look after all of this? What does this all say about Preller? We'll hear from both mean and discuss what's next. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation,...

This was the least surprising plot twist. Bob Melvin is headed back to the Bay Area to take over the Giants. The guys discuss the decision, what it says about Melvin and the organization, and how we got to this point. Who's next for the Padres? There are a couple obvious names, but will it be any different this time around? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the co...