On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

A.J. Preller and Peter Seidler have done it again. The Padres closed out Winter Meetings with a bang, landing All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a lengthy deal – adding another top flight talent to the Friars’ roster. Darnay and Todd discuss the addition and on field fit with the club’s talented group of middle infielders. As well as why it made sense to prioritize productivity over position. T...

The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings are back in San Diego. Usually this is a week where big league ballclubs either get together and chat, laying the groundwork for free agent deals and trades that happen at a later date. Could the Padres be in line for a big free agent signing? Derek and Todd have that and more on this episode. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To...

Padres 3rd baseman Manny Machado was voted second for the NL MVP award. The guys discuss if the voters got it right with Paul Goldschmidt? Or did they miss the point of the award entirely? Plus, Derek and Todd break down why Nick Martinez's contract is setting up for future contracts. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Die...

This episode of On Friar the guys discuss the breaking news of Padres reliever Robert Suarez signing a five-year extension. Was the extension a good idea? They also run down a list of high end players the team can pursue. Plus, could the Padres trade a starter to improve their lineup? The guys break it all down. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation,...

This episode of On Friar the guys discuss some of the Padres offseason needs and whether to fill them out via in-house or free agency. They run down a list of players the team can pursue. Plus, Derek has an idea on where Fernando Tatis Jr. could lineup in 2023. Also, former Padre Eric Hosmer went on a Twitter blocking spree but targeted the wrong podcast host. On Friar is available on YouTube! Wat...

The Padres season is over. But, there's still plenty to build on with this club. So, on the eve of the World Series the Padres were three wins from playing in, the OnFriar Podcast takes a quick look back at what really went down in Philadelphia and how the Padres approach this off-season to get even further in 2023. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the convers...

What a ride. Unfortunately it came to a disappointing end over the weekend. The Phillies may have been the hotter team, but the Padres weren't without opportunities. Darnay and Todd discuss their big picture outlook on the season, and the big questions facing the Padres in the months ahead - including where Fernando Tatis Jr. fits. They look at Saturday and Sunday's losses and try to figure out ho...

The Padres rallied for a come from behind win to beat the Phillies 8-5. Darnay and Todd break down their offensive resurgence which started with homers from Brandon Drury and Josh Bell and continued with another timely five-run inning. They look back at key moments and key contributors, and an amazing - and awkward - moment for the Nola family. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes...

The last two teams to get into the National League playoffs are the last two teams standing. Get ready for the National League Championship Series with a breakdown of each team: how they got here, strengths and weaknesses, and what the Padres have to do to reach the World Series. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego...

The Padres slayed the dragon! And it set off the best party downtown San Diego has seen in a long time. Darnay and Todd relive the Friars' 5-3 win in Game 4, which booked them a spot in the NLCS for the first time since 1998. A magical seventh inning, a steely performance from Joe Musgrove, a bullpen that shoves, a team that always believes, and a championship series that begins at Petco Park. Enj...

What a night. And what an opportunity ahead of the Padres. Derek and Darnay discuss the raucous environment at Petco Park for the Padres' Game 3 win. The bullpen continues to shove, and Blake Snell avoided trouble. Trent Grisham continues to swing a hot bat, and the Dodgers don't quite look like themselves. The guys examine how San Diego has taken hold of the momentum, and the incredible feat they...

It's only two games but this is not the same Padres vs. Dodgers series we've gotten used to. The OnFriar Podcast hosts look at what went right in LA and preview a pair of games at Petco Park that should be electric. 📺 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 @TODDST...

The Padres shook off the champagne Sunday and touched down in L.A. early Monday. Todd was with the club at Dodger Stadium and joins Darnay to share the vibe around the Padres heading into their NLDS showdown with the Dodgers. The guys discuss the Padres' inspired play, pitching strengths and weaknesses, clutch performances against L.A., a full circle opportunity for Mike Clevinger and more. On Fri...

Second half Blake Snell didn't show up, Adrian Morejon looked out of sorts and the Padres came up empty in key spots. The Mets pushed the series to Sunday with a 7-3 win. Darnay discusses a game where the Padres managed to give themselves opportunities - and shared what the club had to say about the loss. Plus a look ahead to Sunday's winner take all Game 3, with No No Joe on the mound. On Friar i...

Wow. The Padres left the crowd at Citi Field in shambles with a decisive 7-1 beatdown in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series against the Mets. Josh Bell provided the first of four homers off Max Scherzer, while Yu Darvish looked every bit like Yu Darvish. The guys discuss what they saw, and Derek shared his observations from New York and passed along what he heard from the team - as they moved one st...

The Padres clinched and countless bottles were popped. Derek and Darnay discuss the accomplishment and what it means for a team that waited for this moment for longer than they would've liked. Derek shared his experience finally being in the midst of the celebration. What will having the pressure to make the playoffs off their shoulders do for Bob Melvin's team? And what can A.J. Preller and other...

Assuming the Padres make the playoffs, and it would take a(nother) historic collapse for them not to, the Friar Faithful are going to have questions. Which lesser-known player will make a name for himself on the national stage? Which starters do you use in which order for a short series? Can anyone beat the Dodgers? We get answers to all that and more with Baseball America's Kyle Glaser. 📺 On Fri...

The Cardinals ended the Padres' five-game win streak Thursday - but renewed hope around the Friars remains after a bounce back week. Derek and Darnay discuss Joe Musgrove's abbreviated appearance, and the rotation's string of lights out starts. How would you stack the starters in a Wild Card series? The guys share their thoughts. As long as the Padres claim a Wild Card spot do we care which one it...

No one knows what the next few weeks will hold for the Padres, but we can take a stab at the biggest factors in their postseason fate. Darnay is joined by Jon and Jim of San Diego Sports 760 and the Wrap Up Show to assess the players, strengths and weaknesses that could determine whether or not the club cracks the postseason. The guys discuss their biggest concerns, level of confidence in each sta...

The Padres' supporting cast stepped up to deliver two crucial wins this week which put them in the driver's seat in the Wild Card race. Darnay and Todd discuss their performances against Arizona and the gap it created ahead of the Brewers. Suddenly things are looking pretty promising for this Padres squad. They've received timely contributions from all over the lineup, while Juan Soto has slumped....

The Padres emerged from rock bottom and finished a winning month of August on a stellar note. Derek and Darnay discuss where the team stands heading into a series in Los Angeles. Is Josh Hader back to being the team's closer? Manny Machado lit it up in August - why does such a valuable player have such long MVP odds? And how confident are the guys that the Padres will end up in the postseason? Plu...

The Padres scored 9 runs in 6 home games. Their manager says he hopes this is rock bottom. San Diego sports fans probably know better. In an off-day OnFriar Podcast the hosts discuss whether or not we can still expect the Padres to be a playoff team and whether or not the offense will ever get better. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the #OnFriar conversation, tw...

Eleven days after news of his 80-game PED suspension Fernando Tatis Jr. met with teammates and reporters. Darnay and Todd discuss what was said by Tatis and the Padres, and shared their thoughts on the star shortstop's apology. How will this impact Tatis going forward? And where do things stand within the clubhouse? Plus, Tatis' time with reporters included an important piece of news. To join the...

The Padres managed to win a couple games in spite of a sluggish lineup. Derek and Darnay examine a nearly teamwide slump that has triggered fears of another late season collapse. Just how bad has it been? Darnay lets us know who dropped off and by how much (it's really bad). Is it chemistry? Getting adjusted to new players? Tatis hangover. Speaking of which - what do we make of the situation now t...

At the trade deadline MLB Network's Jon Morosi was among the first to confirm the Padres were landing Juan Soto. In a new OnFriar Podcast we talk with Jon to find out how he got the information, where San Diego now sits on the pecking order of World Series contenders, and why Dyersville, Iowa is such a magical place. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here . To join the conver...