Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

Reaction to the Padres naming Brandon Lockridge as their final bench piece and Randy Vasquez and Kyle Hart getting rotation spots over Stephen Kolek. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple...

We are less than a week out from Opening Day so we have a better idea of what the roster will look like. There will be no Yu Darvish or Matt Waldron so who fills out the rotation? Who will get the final bench spots? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talk...

Friend of the show Jon Schaeffer joins me to talk about the Padres rotation question marks after Yu Darvish and Matt Waldron have been sidelined, his initial thoughts of John Seidler, who is under the most pressure to perform this season, if San Diego State men's basketball had a successful season and Ted Leitner stepping away from Aztecs basketball play-by-play. Subscribe for year round Padres/Sa...

Some thoughts on the news of the day: John Seidler officially becoming the new chairman of our San Diego Padres. He spoke in an exclusive interview with Kevin Acee. What were some of the key takeaways? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Inst...

We've got less than four weeks to go until Opening Day! Who does it look like the Padres could go with for their 26-man roster? Plus, an action-packed night in San Diego sports on Saturday as SDSU had their senior night and SDFC played on the road without Chucky Lozano. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmati...

NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp makes his return to the show to talk about some standout players so far in spring training, what needs to happen for the Padres to get to October, if he's surprised San Diego has kept Dylan Cease, what it was like being in the building for San Diego FC's home opener this past weekend and if SDSU can make a run in the tournament! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Di...

Some thoughts on San Diego FC's first regular season match in club history. Anders Dreyer scored twice in the second half to stun the defending MLS Cup champions in Carson! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram....

San Diego FC's first season kicks off this Sunday in Carson vs. MLS Cup champs LA Galaxy! We talk about that matchup and what's to come in 2025 for SDFC! Go subscribe to San Diego Futbol for the best soccer coverage in San Diego: https://www.youtube.com/@SanDiego. Futbol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Padres needed starting pitching help and they've got some with the addition of 31-year-old Nick Pivetta. What does this mean for Dylan Cease, Michael King and Robert Suarez? Now that they're well over the CBT, are they going to continue to add? Plus, today was pitchers and catchers report day! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpu...

Padres FanFest was today and there were some things we learned. Manny Machado is one of the Padres disappointed by the lack of moves this offseason. Xander Bogaerts will be at shortstop with Jake Cronenworth at second base. Adrian Morejon will be in the bullpen. Fernando Tatis Jr. feels the best he's felt since he was going into the 2021 season. Michael King would be shocked if he gets traded but...

So we know the Padres have money but how much? They bring back Elías Díaz on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with a mutual option for 2026. There are still multiple holes left to fill. Plus, the Seidler ownership they said she said drama continues with Matt Seidler responding to Sheel Seidler in a court filing. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

The Padres were in the final three but end up missing out on Roki Sasaki. He ends up going to the last place we wanted him to: the Dodgers. What's next for San Diego now that this is out of the way? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagr...

Thoughts on the huge news today that Peter Seidler's widow, Sheel, is suing Robert and Matthew Seidler in an effort to gain control of the Padres franchise. We go through the statements from both sides and Sportico's detailed report. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https:...

Thoughts on what went on at the Winter Meetings this week. Mike Shildt expressed confidence in his club's ability to sign Roki Sasaki. His agent, Joel Wolfe, talked about the negative Japanese media affecting Sasaki mentally and how him signing with a smaller market team might be beneficial to him. Also, Kevin Acee reported the Padres are having conversations with other teams about Dylan Cease and...

As we head into the Winter Meetings, what's the latest rumors in Padres world? Starting pitching, outfield, DH and catcher are among the needs but are there any names linked to San Diego yet? Roki Sasaki is expected to be posted during the week so let the fun begin. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1...

Isaiah Lowe joins the show to talk about his 2024 season, what he's looking to improve on, who he'd compare himself to, getting to throw to Ethan Salas and how much of an influence Mike Daly and Thomas Eshelman have had on him so far with Fort Wayne. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres...

Reaction to the Padres reportedly agreeing on an extension with Mike Shildt. Was this deserved and what might this mean for A.J. Preller's future here? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars App...

Reviewing the seasons of Jurickson Profar, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., David Peralta and Brandon Lockridge Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple....

Reviewing the seasons of Luis Arraez, Jake Cronenworth, Ha-Seong Kim, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Tyler Wade and Donovan Solano Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https:/...

Reviewing the seasons of Kyle Higashioka, Elías Díaz and Luis Campusano Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-pa...

Reviewing the seasons of Robert Suarez, Tanner Scott, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Morejon, Bryan Hoeing, Yuki Matsui, Alek Jacob and Wandy Peralta. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriar...

Reviewing the seasons of Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, Michael King, Matt Waldron, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez and Martín Pérez Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: htt...

Jim Russell joins the show to talk about the Padres season, their future and us having to watch Juan Soto and the Dodgers play in the World Series. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple P...

Reaction to AJ Preller's comments to the media today Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530...

San Diego Sports 760's Jon Schaeffer joins the show today to talk about the Padres NLDS exit, some of the best moments of the season, A.J. Preller and Mike Shildt's futures and some of the biggest questions facing the club this offseason before ending on San Diego State football. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_...