The Padfathers

Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Danny Barrand, Quinn, and debutant Diego Garcia as we take a look at how our lower levels are doing and who are some standouts so far this season. We also take a quick peek at some potential trade candidates for later in the year and get the panel's thoughts on the season so far.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForThe...

Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), to breakdown the Padres recent road trip and bullpen struggles. Coming off of the worst loss of the year, can we expect a bounce back from the 'pen? And how good is Jackson Merrill? We have officially ran out of words.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars...

Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Trevor, Matt, and special guest Al Scott to breakdown the Padres recent homestand and if this team has turned a corner. . Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, Trevor, and special guest Bryan Swarberg. to breakdown the Padres recent road trip and how the recent injuries have affected the Padres hot start to 2025. We also discuss if an Acuna trade would be worthwhile, why our depth is non-existent, and a little Take On Nic with Bryan squaring off against our resident Padre historian. Send us Fan Mail Su...

The hot start has continued and your San Diego Padres still have the best record in the MLB. Tune in to hear us breakdown how sustainable of a run this could turn out to be and a return of the walkup song segment, featuring Nick Pivetta's song "Wipe Me Down (feat Foxx)" by Trill Family.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNe...

Despite a rough week on the injury front, your San Diego Padres have managed to reach the 10 win mark faster than anyone else in baseball and currently hold the best record in the MLB. Tune in to hear us breakdown the severity of each injury and who needs to step up on the meantime with the current squad depth.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseb...

5-0 for the first time in franchise history. Not a bad start! Tune in to hear us breakdown this historic opening weekend vs the Braves and if we should adjust our expectations with such a small sample size. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

The 2025 Opening Day is upon us. Get ready for another season of Padres baseball as we breakdown the final roster for game 1 of 162.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

On our latest episode it was our pleasure to have @dannybarrand_ on sharing his (insane) ball knowledge. Tune in to hear his thoughts on some of his favorite advanced metrics and which prospects we should be excited for in the near future. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Tune in to hear us breakdown the beginnings of Spring Training, if we are satisfied with the current roster, and if AJ has anything left up his sleeve.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

We have made some moves! Tune in to here us breakdown the King "extension", why this offseason has been so frustrating for Padres fans, and a new "Take on Nic" featuring Padres super fan, Ryan Cohen. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

We are back again with special guest Welsh Friar. Will we ever make a move this offseason? Is there a legit Seider bros conspiracy? (Trevor sure thinks so). Tune in to find out.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

We are back and this time with special guest Welsh Friar. Come hear us breakdown where we think the franchise is headed and what moves must be made to make us legitimate contenders in 2025. Finally, on the inaugural "Take on Baseball Nic", can Tom take the crown? Tune in to find out. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #Trade...

The magical 2024 season ended in heartbreak. Are we over it? No.  Tune in for a little Padres therapy session and who we think would be good additions for the 2025 roster.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Feels like a flashback to 2022. Pads v Dodgers in NLDS. Split a game a piece. Who advances to the NLCS? Tune in to find out. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Your San Diego Padres are playoff bound. Tune in to hear us breakdown the NLWC round vs the Braves.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Only a few weeks left in the regular season. Tune in to hear us breakdown who we think squeaks into the playoffs with the NL Wild Card playoff push, how our deadline deals have paid off so far, and if Merrill is a lock to win the NL ROY. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Episode 6 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 24 of the 2024 Season. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Episode 5 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 22 of the 2024 Season. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Episode 4 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 21 of the 2024 Season. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Episode 3 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 20 of the 2024 Season. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is officially over. As expected AJ was in his element. Tune in to hear us breakdown the trade deadline deals that went down and who we think squeaks into the playoffs with the NL Wild Card playoff push. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Episode 2 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 19 of the 2024 Season. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

Introducing a new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues 

50 games into the 2024 season and the Padres continue to dominate on the road, but cannot figure it out at home.  Are we currently a playoff caliber team?  .. tune in.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues