On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

The Padres won a roller coaster of a game (and series) in Washington. Rougned Odor is swinging the bat like he's Ted Williams. Michael Wacha is …

Dismal. Awful. Underachieving. Uninspiring. Frustrating. Mystifying.

All these words apply to the Padres offense in 2023. While many people both …

After dropping four of five and two straight against the Twins Bob Melvin aired his grievances. Derek and Darnay discuss a team that needs a new approach at the plate. Derek takes a look at some telling trends. Why have …

The vibes are much improved in the Padres clubhouse. Derek and Darnay get insight on the squad and the upcoming series with the Dodgers from Baseball America’s Kyle Glaser. How much credit does Fernando Tatis Jr. …

Padres manager Bob Melvin said after his club scored just two runs in a loss to the Cubs on Thursday afternoon that his team is one hit away. He's frustrated. We're all frustrated. After 27 games we need to ask: when …

Juan Soto and Manny Machado are still searching for solutions to their season-long slumps. Neither MVP finalist has hit his stride at the plate yet. …

After 564 days, three surgeries, and one 80-game steroid suspension Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the Padres lineup. The numbers do not begin to tell the story. Luckily, the On Friar Podcast is here to do just that. …

One of their starting pitchers is, once again, not living up his potential and it's costing San Diego wins. What is really wrong with Blake Snell? Is it another early-season slump and the dominant lefty will emerge …

Darnay caught up with Jim Russell of SD Sports 760 after the Padres’ continued their sluggish start in Atlanta. Blake Snell got roughed up – will his …

The most highly anticipated season in club history is almost here. Derek sets the scene from Peoria. He and Darnay talk about Yu Darvish’s return and his readiness for the season. What will the rotation look like to …

Some familiar faces are returning to the Padres from the WBC – where one particular star continued to turn heads. Derek and Darnay discussed the good …

All things considered, things are pretty boring at Padres Spring Training these days. That's exactly how they should be.

A team with legitimate World …

On paper, the Padres have one of the most talented Major League Baseball teams of the last 30 years. But, will it become a great team or just be a …

Sunday brought the news Padres fans had been hoping for. Derek and Darnay discuss Manny Machado's new deal. The championship window is wide open for the foreseeable future. How do the financials help the club in their …

We could be on the doorstep of a special year in San Diego. Darnay and Derek discuss excitement for seeing Fernando Tatis Jr. back in game action and …

During the first week of Spring Training Darnay caught up with MLB.com Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell, 97.3 pre and postgame host Sam Levitt, and beat writer for The Athletic Dennis Lin. They discussed Manny's …

In another Spring Training edition of the pod Darnay shares what he’s seen and heard in Peoria with Derek. Michael Wacha is officially a Padre, thoughts on his addition and the likelihood of a six-man rotation. Luis …

The first official workout day for the Padres included the addition of a veteran pitcher and key players at new positions. Darnay shares his observations from Peoria with Todd. Michael Wacha will provide an answer to …

Yu Darvish is in position to finish his career in San Diego. Derek and Darnay discuss why the 36-year-old is likely to age gracefully. With the …

The Padres are the hottest ticket in baseball, and not just in San Diego. Just how much hype is surrounding this team? The OnFriar Podcast talked with Padres C.E.O. Erik Greupner to get a read on ticket sales, why they …

The Padres landed the #1 prospect on the international market, a 16-year-old catcher named Ethan Salas. The scouts say he's going to be special. The …

For years, Padres fans really only had potential to hang their hats on. San Diego's minor league system was regarded as one of the best in the game for a good while. Now, the big league club is expected to compete for a …

The Padres are still looking to add to their roster, especially in the starting pitching rotation, and have plenty of options in both free agency and potential trade targets. On the first OnFriar Podcast of 2023, NBC …

2022 was a fun one for the Friar Faithful. How much more enjoyable will 2023 be? The last On Friar Podcast of the year takes a quick look back at the …

The Padres added Seth Lugo and Matt Carpenter to the mix. They're not splashy names right now, but could they be the missing pieces to a World Series …

This off-season Major League Baseball free agency has been dominated by contracts with huge dollar amounts for a lot of years, in some cases 10 year …

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’ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We hoped Juan Soto would be great. We have not been disappointed. The slugger has been an on base machine in San Diego, but another trade deadline …

The Padres couldn't cap a four day frenzy with a five game sweep of the Rockies, but they did get a huge morale boost from their successful deadline. …

By 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Juan Soto played for the Padres, and Eric Hosmer did not. The guys discuss a day that featured deals that altered the landscape of the franchise, and pushed San Diego closer to World …

EMERGENCY PODCAST! The Padres swung a deal for one of the most dominant closers in the game and didn't give up much for it. Should we be concerned by …

Let's say the Padres don't land Juan Soto or Shohei Ohtani? They still have to do something. On a new OnFriar Podcast, the hosts provide 6 other trade scenarios to improve the Friars so they aren't left with nothing …

The Padres are in the playoff hunt. Right now they might not be good enough to stay there. But, there are plenty of ways to improve. This week's OnFriar Podcast focuses on which routes are out there and what the best …

This is the worst the Padres have looked all season. But will it last? Darnay and Todd try to stay optimistic about a team that isn't quite fully …

It's no longer too early to draw conclusions about the 2022 Padres - so what does their latest slump suggest about this year's squad? Derek and Darnay discuss their recent struggles, and share some alarming numbers. …

Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly has developed a habit of putting his foot in his mouth when doing Padres games. Mike Clevinger made him bite off a few toes. The OnFriar Podcast has some insight on why Brenly says …

After 31 games in 31 days the Padres got to catch their breath Monday. Derek and Darnay assess what they've seen as the club nears the midway point. Why last year's struggles appear to be a thing of the past. Bob Melvin …

The video of Manny Machado's ankle injury was terrifying. But, elite athletes are built differently than us mortals. Machado avoided a broken leg but he'll still miss time. Just how much? The OnFriar Podcast went to …

Jake Peavy is, simply put, one of the greatest Padres of all time. He's an All-Star, a Cy Young winner, and one of the most fiery competitors ever to toe the rubber in San Diego. Amazingly, it's been six years since …

For the first time since 2010 the Padres sit alone in first place in the month of June. Derek and Darnay recap an explosive series sweep at Wrigley. Manny Machado made history and continues his MVP pace (3:25). And now …

They snapped out of their slump and came away with two very impressive series wins. Derek and Darnay discuss the team's rebound, and how the lineup …

The Padres went to St. Louis and lost three straight games for the first time all season. So, the OnFriar Podcast hosts solicited ideas from social …

The Padres slumped again at the plate in their series loss to Milwaukee - but what's at the root of their offensive inconsistency? Derek and Darnay look at some stats and trends, including spots in the lineup that …

It doesn't take long for the guys to get sidetracked by the possibility of a trade for Nats' superstar Juan Soto. After discussing Blake Snell's debut and the rhythm of the Padres rotation (1:01), Derek and Darnay …

He is an esteemed baseball writer and broadcaster, and now he's a member of the NBC Sports team. Jon Morosi makes his debut appearance with On Friar. …

Derek and Darnay hit on a handful of notable topics following another successful series on the road. Joe Musgrove could be having a Cy Young season. …

The Padres swept the Reds again, begging the question: is this team really good or just beating up on other awful clubs? Manny Machado and MacKenzie …

The Padres have a winning record but just about all the credit can go to their history-making defense and some solid pitching because their offense …

For the third straight day the Padres mustered just two runs, but it was enough Sunday thanks to Yu Darvish. Darnay and Todd button up the first home series of 2022 with thoughts on Darvish's bounce-back outing, and a …

Three straight wins, fantastic efforts from their starters, an early visit from Slam Diego, and one strange absence. It was a mostly good opening weekend for the Padres that also included a couple strange twists. Derek …

A new Padres season is on our doorstep. So - how's everyone feeling? Derek and Darnay take another look at a crowded rotation and how it might shake out (2:20). It looked a couple days ago like Eric Hosmer might be on …

Jesse Agler is the radio voice of the San Diego Padres for 97.3 The Fan, and he was kind enough to share his takeaways from Spring Training. What impact will the short runway have on the club early in the season, …

Who's playing in left field? Will MacKenzie Gore be the fifth starter? Which catcher will be the odd man out? Who's the closer? Opening Day starter duties belong to who? Derek and Darnay dig into the major questions …

Week one of Spring Training featured impressive performances from MacKenzie Gore and C.J. Abrams. It also included the addition of a slugger and set up a competition in the rotation. Derek and Darnay discuss those …

Padres' Spring Training could not have possibly gotten off to a worse start. After taking in day one from Peoria Derek lets us know what he saw and …

Padres pitcher and player representative Craig Stammen shared a few minutes of his time to discuss the new CBA and the return of baseball. The long time big leaguer shed light on his responsibilities during …

On day 99 the league and players union reached a deal. Derek and Darnay share their feelings now that the stalemate is finally over. They go over the …

We now know the lockout will cost us games. Now what? Darnay and Todd assess the road ahead (:57), then fail in an attempt to find an argument in favor of Major League Baseball's owners (4:40). It looks like the …

It is by no means a secret that the Padres want to trade Eric Hosmer (whenever the MLB Lockout ends). But, how do they do that? The OnFriar Podcast …

After more than two months and an embarrassingly small number of negotiating sessions, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are still at a stalemate. In a new OnFriar Podcast, the hosts discuss how …

Greg Camarillo and Rich Ohrnberger from Football Night in San Diego help us gear up for the Super Bowl, while weighing in on some Padres topics. Derek and Darnay ask them about playing in big games, and what it's like …

With less than a week to go until the scheduled start of Spring Training MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred provided an update on the status of CBA …

There was news on the MLB lockout that got folks talking - after Derek and Darnay touch on that they shift their focus to the individuals who will …

Derek and Darnay catch up a few days later than planned to discuss some notable topics from the last couple weeks. They start by sharing some thoughts on the most prominent and controversial baseball topic to arise of …

San Diego guy turned Baseball America National Writer Kyle Glaser returns to assess the short and long term future of the Padres. Kyle tells the guys about the prospect creating the most buzz within the organization …

For half a decade the Padres minor league system has been touted as one of the best in baseball. Then they dipped in big time with trades for high-profile players. So, how deep is it now and can it help in 2022? The …

We needed something new to talk about amidst the lockout and Dan Szymborski came through in a major way this week. The ZiPS creator dropped his projections for the Padres, and spent time discussing how his system works …

What gifts would we like for the Padres this holiday season? A power-hitting outfielder, a cleaner health report, Melvin to work his magic with one …

Padres skipper Bob Melvin finalized his San Diego coaching staff on Monday. It's definitely an interesting group. In a special edition of the OnFriar Podcast, the hosts break down the coaching roster, share some …

No one calls it like they see it quite like longtime AP Padres beat writer Bernie Wilson. The Bro shares his thoughts on the lockout and how it compares to the last MLB work stoppage he covered. Plus, the Padres signed …

Fernando Tatis Jr. had an interesting trip on a motorcycle in the Dominican Republic. Major League Baseball and its players are not doing anything at all, interesting of otherwise. In a lockout episode of the OnFriar …

Well, here we are. Major League Baseball entered its first work stoppage since the 1994 strike and this one could also take a while to sort out. …

All signs were pointing to Bryce Harper winning NL MVP and sure enough he got the hardware. Fernando Tatis Jr. fell short in a voting process that presents tons of questions, like - what even matters? Derek and Darnay …

The MLB offseason is underway and free agency chatter is building. Who knows when moves will actually be made, but regardless there are names out …

The Padres have their manager in place, now who will share the dugout with Bob Melvin? The guys take inventory of the roster - who is guaranteed to …

The Padres introduced their new manager on Monday and Bob Melvin did everything right. He said all the right things. He struck the right tone. Basically, he was Bob Melvin. Hear what the skipper had to say about coming …

A.J. Preller shocked everyone again, this time with news that he's lured Bob Melvin away from Oakland to take over the Padres. MLB reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt spent the last three seasons covering the A's and helped …

This episode was published minutes before news broke of the Padres hiring Bob Melvin. For insight and our reaction check out the special emergency episode. In this one Derek and Darnay discuss the hire of Ruben Niebla a …

The Padres need a new skipper. They sure don't seem to be in a hurry to find one. In the latest OnFriar Podcast, Derek and Todd discuss what's taking them so long and give reasons why they might be missing out on some …

The Padres have been without a manager for more than a week, so how is the search shaping up? Derek and Darnay discuss some early candidates including one guy who almost seems like too obvious of a pick. What impact …

The search for a new manager is - once again - on. Derek and Darnay explain how the delay in the decision and the messaging that followed were cause …

The move we've expected for weeks became official Wednesday: A.J. Preller fired Jayce Tingler. Darnay and Todd examine the news in a bonus episode. …

The Padres have discovered depths of rock bottom we never knew existed. So, now what? Derek and Darnay discuss the obvious move that should …

The Padres underachieved for most of the year then played themselves out of a playoff spot. Now what? Derek and Darnay take a look at where things stand after an extra innings win over the Giants (1:19), before turning …

Another high stakes showdown with St. Louis. Who better to handicap the series and this compelling playoff race than Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Cardinals beat writer explains the parallels between the Padres and …

It all comes down to the next three weeks, and a lot could ride on the 10-game road trip in front of the Padres. Derek and Darnay discuss the …

September Call-Ups ain't what they used to be, but it's a good excuse to talk Padres prospects. Derek and Darnay caught up with two guys who know them best: John Conniff and Mark Wilkens of MadFriars. They discuss …

Having slept off a late night gut punch loss to the Dodgers, Derek and Darnay get some words of encouragement from Eno Sarris of The Athletic. They discuss reasons for hope amid the team's slump (1:05). Eno shares his …

Is this rock bottom? We sure hope so. The Padres are playing lousy baseball, the Wild Card standings have tightened, and it's hard to feel confident about the weeks ahead. Derek and Darnay assess the damage, a …

The Padres have had Fernando Tatis Jr. working in the outfield. Is that a good idea or not? The OnFriar Podcast looks at the pros and cons of a …

The guys are joined by Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area to assess the club following injuries, an underwhelming trade deadline and more …

The eve of the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline brought complete and utter mayhem, and a cruel rollercoaster ride for the Friar Faithful. Max Scherzer was a …

With a little over a week to go until the Trade Deadline mercifully arrives Derek and Darnay look back at the last week, and ahead at potential moves …

The dust has settled on the All-Star break and the second half is upon us. Derek and Darnay take inventory of the ups and downs so far in 2021 - from …

It was the most improbable home run in San Diego Padres history. Daniel Camarena, a relief pitcher, hit a grand slam off future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer in what turned out to be the biggest comeback in Friars history. …

Mike Petriello of MLB.com joins the guys to offer his insight on All-Star festivities and the Padres' needs at the deadline. First they get into the Tatis-less Home Run Derby (1:32), before discussing the otherworldly …

We are past the midway point of the 2021 MLB season, and have gotten a pretty good grasp of what this team is all about. So who are the Most Valuable Padres? Derek and Darnay started by taking one player off the board, …

Petco Park opened to full capacity on June 17. The Padres have not lost since. Obviously, the Friar Faithful are feeling fantastic but what's the …

A grueling 20-day stretch ended on a down note. Now the slumping Padres have a list of issues that one day off can't fix. Derek and Darnay take a look at their offensive issues, Hosmer's struggles, lack of productivity …

On June 4, 2016 the trajectory of the San Diego Padres franchise completely changed. It was all due to a trade and a player who didn't even headline the deal the day it was made. This special episode of On Friar is …

Before sharing their thoughts on a challenging week Derek and Darnay make an exciting announcement about a special episode of the podcast celebrating the most exciting player in baseball (4:20). The guys discuss the …

The Padres went on a crazy good run to take over the top spot in the National League West, despite still not having all their key players healthy. Now they're in the midst of a wicked stretch of games with one day off …

The Padres put together a 6-game winning streak without all their top players. As the regulars return the question must be asked: have we seen the …

A challenging couple days are behind the Padres, with some anxious times ahead. Derek and Darnay discuss COVID-19's impact on the team, and how they're getting by without Tatis, Myers, Hosmer and company. Then they turn …

Baseball America's Kyle Glaser joins the guys to explain why fans should feel really good about where the Padres are, despite the challenges they've …

Those seven games in 10 days against Los Angeles were everything we hoped for (and more). But beating up on the Diamondbacks on Wednesday might be an even better sign the Padres are starting to get things together. In …

The Padres are coming off a 1-5 homestand that saw a stagnant offense and ace Dinelson Lamet have more arm troubles. Things don't look good right now. But, the hosts of the OnFriar Podcast see things turning around for …

The Padres closed out their first road trip on a solid note, and now the fun begins. Derek and Darnay pass along some promising updates on Dinelson …

It took 8,206 games but now that it finally happened - it seems kind of perfect. San Diego's own Joe Musgrove tossed the first no-hitter in Padres history Friday against the Rangers. Darnay is joined by Todd Strain to …

The guys try to find the bright side on the heels of a rough few days for the Padres. Derek and Darnay discuss the injury to Fernando Tatis Jr., the questions it presents going forward, and some potential options for …

It's almost here, and it's gonna be glorious. Derek and Darnay look ahead to Opening Day, which will feature the return of fans and the arrival of a World Series caliber club. They discuss the Ryan Weathers news and a …

He's the man behind one of the best baseball accounts on social media, and he loves the Padres' pitching staff. Rob Friedman of Pitching Ninja fame joins the pod to share his thoughts on a rotation filled with aces. …

With Spring Training winding down, and Opening Day less than two weeks away the guys catch up with Padres pitcher Craig Stammen. He shares his thoughts on the team's big offseason (3:47), and evaluates his stellar …

Bernie Wilson joins the guys to temper expectations for the 2021 season. The longtime Associated Press beat writer compares the level of excitement around this Padres team to 1998, and explains why he's not getting too …

Opening Day is three weeks away and reason for optimism extends beyond the Padres' loaded roster. Derek and Darnay reflect on the last year since COVID-19 shut down the sports world (1:25), then discuss the possibility …

Instead of real games with fake fans, we've finally got fake games with real fans. With the action underway in Arizona, Fox Sports San Diego Field Reporter Bob Scanlan joins the pod to share his takeaways from Spring …

Spring Training is going full speed. After a few days in Peoria Darnay shares some observations from his time at the Padres facility. He and Derek …

Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a massive contract extension. So how do the guys in the Padres clubhouse feel about it? We got the reaction from a couple of guys, one who knows El Nino well and another who is just getting to …

The news fans had been hoping for all offseason finally arrived on day one of Spring Training. And it was exciting enough to get Derek out of the hot tub to record an emergency podcast. The guys discuss Fernando Tatis …

We're less than a week away from the Padres taking over Peoria. MLB.com Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell joins the guys to set the table for Spring Training. Who's the first guy he wants to watch once players take the …

Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. is quickly becoming the face of Major League Baseball. He just became the youngest player (and first Padre) to be on the cover of the MLB The Show 21 video game. This week's OnFriar …

Who's going to lead the Padres in homers in 2021? What about OPS and innings pitched? Derek and Darnay took a stab at what players might pace the Friars. First things first, they discussed the return of Jurickson Profar …

In our most East County episode yet we discuss the acquisition of Joe Musgrove and hear from fellow El Cajon native Greg Garcia. Derek and Darnay take a look at Musgrove's addition, and what it means for the rotation …

With the Padres' biggest moves seemingly behind them, talk around a new deal for Fernando Tatis Jr. has picked up. Derek and Darnay discuss the …

They let us do 100 of these! Derek and Darnay celebrate the occasion with a couple great Padres guests. After discussing Ha-Seong Kim (4:15), and hearing what AJ Preller had to say about the young Korean star (10:12), …

A.J. Preller is making trades like he's still worried his head might roll. The Padres GM swung two deals for established aces, and appears to have a …

After hearing from A.J. Preller this week, the guys passed along his insight on the key storylines of the Padres offseason. From talks of a big contract for Tatis (8:24), to the decision to bring back Tommy Pham …

What a year, huh? Eno Sarris of The Athletic drops by to discuss the impact 2020 could have on seasons to come at the MLB and Minor League levels. …

With another crop of players hitting the free agent market, Derek and Darnay discuss the Padres' options this offseason. First they touch on Greg Garcia's departure, and Tommy Pham's return for a second season (4:43). …

What a week, huh? Baseball America National Writer and San Diego guy Kyle Glaser joins Derek and Darnay to discuss Ron Fowler's decision to step down, and Mike Clevinger's second go-round with Tommy John. Kyle shares …

San Diego had finalists for the MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year awards and didn't win any of them. The rationale is, at best, muddled. In this episode of the OnFriar Podcast, Darnay and Derek talk about …

MLB's Hot Stove has been lit once more. The Padres have some roster decisions to make. Which free agents will they keep? Which ones should they keep? …

Rays skipper Kevin Cash will be second-guessed for years for removing Blake Snell from Game 6. In fact, it was such a big decision that it could …

Padres Field Reporter Bob Scanlan shares his takeaways from 2020. He describes what it was like broadcasting games this season (3:40). Darnay and Scan discuss the challenges of covering a team and building relationships …

The Padres have a lot to do this off-season. Or do they? Friars General Manager A.J. Preller gives updates on the health outlook for his two injured starting pitchers, his surprisingly smaller off-season to-do list, and …

The Padres got beat up pretty good in Game 3 of their NLDS loss to the Dodgers. Now that their season is over we take a look at what went well, what went wrong, and why the Friars are set up to challenge Los Angeles for …

In a season of comebacks, the Padres nearly pulled off their best one yet. Instead, they're staring right at elimination. Derek and Darnay discuss …

Another early exit for Clevinger, turned into another bullpen game, and this one wasn't as enjoyable as the last. Some familiar issues caught up to …

For the first time in 22 years the Padres won a playoff series, and San Diego soaked up the occasion. From a ledge outside Petco Park Darnay joins Derek to discuss Game 3, and the team's impressive turnaround against …

The Padres came from behind to beat the Cardinals 11-9 on Thursday night at Petco Park, thanks to (who else) Fernando Tatis Jr. In this playoffs edition of the OnFriar Podcast, 3-time All-Star Bret Boone offers his …

The Cardinals wasted little time deflating the excitement around the Padres first playoff game in 14 years. Chris Paddack's tumultuous season …

San Diegans know the Padres. But in a season where we only saw teams from the West, the Cardinals are a bit of an unknown. We went to KSDK sports anchor Frank Cusumano, who's covered the Redbirds for nearly 3 decades, …

How are the Padres looking with less than a week to go before the playoffs arrive? MLB.com's Mike Petriello shares his outlook on the team heading …

Exactly one year ago we did our first emergency podcast because the Padres fired Andy Green. Fast forward 12 months and the Padres are here, and they're the real deal. After 14 years away, San Diego gets to enjoy …

The regular season goes to the Dodgers, but for the first time in a long time the Padres can say 'see you in October'. Derek and Darnay discuss the …

MVP? Looking like it. Rookie of the Year? Duh. But what other awards could belong to Padres by year's end? Derek and Darnay discuss Tatis' case for …

It is the year of Tatis, and everyone is showing love to the Padres and their young phenom. That includes Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman, of Cespedes Family BBQ and the Baseball BBQ podcast. They discuss their …

Over three days AJ Preller made six trades featuring 26 players - and in the process solidified the Padres as contenders in 2020. Derek and Darnay …

Race and sports intersected this week when teams and leagues postponed games to call attention to social injustice, following the police shooting of …

Remember when Pham and Hosmer went back-to-back to take a 2-0 lead over the Dodgers? That feels like months ago. The last week saw Paddack blow up, then bounce back; the Padres drop five straight; the Padres win three …

The Padres will always have a rivalry of sorts with the Dodgers. But in 2020, it's a rivalry in the truest sense. Derek and Darnay discuss the different vibe around their matchups this season, and how the Padres have …

The Fernando Tatis Jr. hype train has left the station. Baseball fans everywhere are learning what Padres fans discovered a year ago - El Niño is …

Tony Gwynn is unquestionably the best Padre of all time. But could Fernando Tatis Jr. end up taking that title? For the answer we go to Bill Center, …

The Padres first week of the season could've been a whole lot worse! And it should've been even better. Derek and Darnay assess the (mostly) good and …

Baseball is finally here. After nearly 10 months between games, the Padres return Friday for game one of the 2020 season. We made it, folks. Derek …

The Padres are getting ready for their first game since March against another big league team. Outfielder Trent Grisham joins the OnFriar Podcast to …

To get the pulse of the Padres with a week to go before Opening Day, Derek and Darnay checked in with Padres Field Reporter Bob Scanlan. They …

With the Padres are winding down the first week of Summer Camp, Darnay and Todd pass along their early thoughts on the club's return to Petco. What's the environment like around the team at Petco Park? The guys discuss …

With the Padres back at Petco Park, Derek and Darnay discuss their expectations for Spring Training 2.0 (3:46). They discuss some changes made …

We're getting a 60-game MLB season. So what's that mean for a statistic-driven game like baseball? How many home runs will lead the league? Can anyone hit .400 and if so does it mean anything? Will a relief pitcher lead …

For the first time it seems like there's been real progress toward MLB players and owners forming a plan for the 2020 season. Why has it taken so long? And how much is left to be settled? San Diego native turned …

With some insight from Padres Director of Scouting Mark Conner, and John Conniff of MadFriars, Derek and Darnay take a look at the Padres picks from day one of the 2020 MLB Draft. The guys share their early impressions …

Former Padres Broadcaster Matt Vasgersian now calls MLB Network home and does play-by-play for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. He shares how he's adjusted to life without baseball (3:57). Derek and Darnay get his thoughts …

Padres President of Business Operations Erik Greupner has a fun announcement to make about events coming to Petco Park and how we can enjoy them and …

The Grossmont High grad is back in San Diego, and discusses how he's been passing the time - from workouts, to beach time, Game of Thrones and doing his part to help others out. Derek and Darnay ask him about the …

MLB owners sent a return to play proposal to the MLB Players Association this week. It was not received well. Derek and Darnay discussed the situation with Associated Press Padres beat writer Bernie Wilson. What does …

While the Padres future hinges on more big names from the minors, the future of the minors is a bit uncertain. Sam Levitt knows both topics well. The Voice of the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles shared his thoughts on the …

Baseball fans, we all want the game back. In the meantime let's have some fun discussing Mr. Padre, how he compares historically and just how good Fernando Tatis Jr. can be with Ryan Spaeder, a baseball statistician, …

Derek and Darnay catch up with Eno Sarris, The Athletic's aficionado of baseball analytics and beer. The guys discussed the potential return of baseball - including the blueprint set by the KBO. Eno explains how, why …

One major sport plans to resume in June. Speculation is flying around about how leagues could conduct business safely. And MLB is involved in a key …

With reports that the MLB is exploring the possibility of starting the season with teams quarantined in Phoenix, Derek and Darnay discuss the idea. …

Derek and Darnay talk MLB, Padres, and an Opening Day that never was from the comfort and safety of their own homes. There was a virtual game, and a subdued scene around Petco Park. The guys discuss the state of things, …

Derek and Darnay discuss a stunning couple of days in the sports world, which included the postponement of Opening Day and the Padres season. What does it mean for the rest of 2020, and how will the league adjust? There …

Derek and Darnay try to wrap their heads around the Padres strong start in Cactus League play. First, we have a winner of the #OnFriarSweepstakes (2:52). Then the guys try to wrap their heads around the club's strong …

It's our 50th episode! Derek and Darnay are celebrating the occasion by giving away a pair of Padres tickets, and they explain how you can get …

The guys are at Spring Training! Derek and Darnay pass along their observations from Peoria, where Jayce Tingler has made a strong first impression (4:45). Trey Wingenter spent some time with Darnay to discuss the …

Pitchers and Catchers and pretty much everyone else has reported for Spring Training. Derek and Darnay pass along their thoughts after our first glimpses of the Padres back on the field. First things first, a ticket …

Derek and Darnay discuss the Mookie Betts news, as well as what fans have to look forward to this season. The guys chatted with Katie Jackson, the Padres VP of Marketing - after the team announced its 2020 Promotional …

The rumors are swirling, the Dodgers are circling, and Padres fans are freaking out. Who's going to win the Mookie Betts sweepstakes? Derek and Darnay discuss the potential of a trade for the former AL MVP (3:42). …

The Tour de Oggi's continues in Del Mar. Derek and Darnay share their thoughts on the MLB sign stealing scandal (2:40), and then turn their attention to FanFest. What did we hear from Paddack, Machado, Tingler and …

Craig Stammen is back, FanFest is on deck, and Spring Training is a month away. Derek suggests another flashy move will happen before Opening Day …

The calendar says 2020, and the year the Padres are expected to start competing has arrived. With that in mind Derek and Darnay passed along New …

Rumors of Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, David Price, Kris Bryant ... is it all smoke and mirrors or are the Padres thinking about pulling off …

Baseball's Winter Meetings were eventful - just not for the Padres. Derek and Darnay continue their Tour de Oggi's in Carmel Mountain where they …

AJ Preller made another move Thursday night, and it's the most promising of a busy couple weeks of transactions. Darnay chats about the Tommy Pham trade with Fernando Ramirez - filling in for Derek. What weaknesses does …

Things have quieted down for the Padres, so the guys took time to discuss how likely certain players are to end up wearing brown. What percentage chance do you give Wil Myers to be back? What about Luis Urias? Or Cal …

The Padres went Back to Brown, and the fellas had the perfect guest on to break down the team's new/old look. First, Derek and Darnay discuss the …

The Padres new skipper is in place, now free agency takes the spotlight. Derek gives his thoughts on the Jayce Tingler hire, and the guys discuss the additions to Tingler's coaching staff. Derek and Darnay then turn …

The Padres showed off their new skipper, Jayce Tingler. Darnay was joined by Todd Strain and Fernando Ramirez to break down what we heard from Tingler. What did we learn about him and his background? What impressed us? …

In another emergency episode of On Friar the guys discuss the news of Jayce Tingler becoming the Padres next skipper. What do we know about him? And what does the pick mean for General Manager A.J. Preller? Derek, …

The Padres have played it close to the vest in their search for a new skipper. Derek and Darnay process the developments of the last few weeks, and what it indicates about the team's direction (1:15). Darnay questions …

The Tour de Oggi's continues with a stop in Santee. Derek and Darnay discuss the bizarre Jacob Nix news (1:00), before turning their attention to the Padres search for a new skipper (6:04). They take a look at the names …

With Derek on the 10-Day Injured List, Darnay catches up with one of the biggest Padres fans at NBC 7 - Morning Anchor Greg Bledsoe. First Darnay touches on the latest news around the team's search for a new manager …

Derek and Darnay bid farewell to Petco Park, following a disappointing final home series of the season. The guys discuss Fernando Tatis Jr., who …

The Padres fired their skipper with eight games left in the 2019 season. We discuss why and who will get the gig in 2020 and beyond.

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The Padres are limping to the finish line. Derek and Darnay discuss what reasons Padres fans still have to head out to Petco for the team's final homestand (1:37). Plus, Eric Lauer continues to struggle at Coors Field …

Derek and Darnay's Tour de Oggi's continues at Liberty Station. The guys start wondering what next season's brown uniforms will look like (3:25). Then they turn their attention to Chris Paddack, and the question of …

Chris Paddack looks like Chris Paddack again, but what about the rest of the Padres starting rotation? Derek and Darnay speculate about what veteran …

The Friars are nowhere near as good as we were hoping for. So is it time to replace the skipper? We discuss the options and offer a possible …

The Padres are out of the playoff picture, but there's still some good that can be done with the remainder of the season. Derek and Darnay give a 'Wish List' for the rest of the 2019 season (6:10), with goals for the …

More young studs are emerging for the Padres. Derek and Darnay discuss the latest Fernando Tatis Jr. injury, and why it's such a bummer to see him get hurt again (4:19). They then turn their attention to the youngsters …

Derek and Darnay continued the Tour de Oggi's in Mission Valley. They discussed Andy Green and the team's shift from winning to player development …

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 …

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 …

"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 …

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 …

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 …

A crazy weekend in Colorado and a 4-game winning streak have Derek and Todd re-thinking the trade deadline.

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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). …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The #OnFriar Podcast looks at the first 25 games of the San Diego Padres season.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …