On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

With free agency officially underway Derek and Darnay take a look at what the price tags might be for potential Padres targets. What will it take to keep King, Morejon and France? You know AJ Preller will take a run at Tarik Skubal, but how much would of a dent would that put in the budget? The guys survey the possibilities and potential free agent targets this offseason.

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The World Series is over, now the fun part begins again for the Padres. Michael King is officially a free agent - business as usual or reason for concern? The guys discuss some names on the market that should be of interest this winter.

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As far as Padres free agents go there is a clear big three. Will the club be able to keep Michael King, Adrian Morejon and Ty France around? Derek and Darnay share their thoughts on those three, then dive into the interesting decisions surrounding Pivetta, Laureano, Matsui, Buehler and others. Who should hey keep around to fill the rotation? And what other areas are need of an upgrade this winter?

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What did we learn about the outlook for the Padres in the winter months after spending close to an hour with AJ Preller and Craig Stammen? The duo discussed Stammen's rookie season, important roster questions, the new "All In" ownership, a looming lockout and more. Darnay shares his takeaways as the Padres pivot into offseason mode.

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The Padres won 91 games and made it to the NLDS. The first half of the year that would have felt like an enormous success. And maybe it was! But after an exhilarating last couple months - it once again feels like there was more left out there for the Padres to achieve. Derek and Darnay put a bow on the 2026 season.

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Manny Machado getting robbed of a game-tying home run was symbolic of a series in which the Padres always seemed to be so, so close. A fun last couple months comes to an unsatisfying end at the hands of the Brewers.

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That. Was. Stressful. The Padres didn't have Mason Miller or Adrian Morejon, but they managed to scrape away a high stress 4-3 win in Game 3. Jake Cronenworth had his biggest swing in four years, and Michael King got six outs to seal the deal. Darnay and Todd relive a nailbiter.

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The Padres return home with elimination at their doorstep. Once again San Diego had the lead and the ball in the hands of a stud reliever. Once again the Brewers stunned the Padres, to take a 2-0 lead in the NLDS. Mason Miller was asked to do a lot, and did not deliver. Craig Stammen made a decision at catcher that backfired. And the lineup continues to leave a ton of meat on the bone. Can a resilient team bounce back?

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The San Diego Padres face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round. On Friar host Derek Togerson previews the Padres-Brewers playoff matchup, breaking down Milwaukee’s starting rotation, San Diego’s bullpen, the offensive differences between the two teams and the momentum the Padres are carrying into Milwaukee. 📺 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 @TODDSTRAINNBCSD. or email [email protected]. Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and mor...

Game 1 was a party. Game 2 was very much playoff baseball. Gavin Sheets cut the tension with a two run bomb, helping the Padres sweep Chicago and make the NLDS for the fourth time since 2020. Milwaukee here we come!

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Joe Musgrove! Michael King! Fernando Tatis Jr.! Manny Machado! Xander Bogaerts! Petco Park! Derek and Darnay relive an unbelievable performance to kick off the 2026 postseason.

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On the eve of the MLB postseason Derek and Darnay look ahead to the Padres-Cubs rematch. How important is home field? What are the keys to the series? What's the confidence level in the Padres offense, and how much of a difference maker could the bullen be? Is Craig Stammen ready for the big stage? The guys give their predictions for the series and series MVP.

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One big step finally out of the way. One HUGE opportunity still in play this weekend at Petco Park.

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The Padres trimmed the magic number in half, but have gotten absolutely no help from Colorado. With Derek at Dodger Stadium ahead of the series finale, he and Darnay discuss Wednesday's bounce back win, Ethan Salas, the weekend ahead and one hotly debated topic relating to Sunday's regular season finale.

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The Padres wrapped up a huge road trip with back-to-back lopsided wins over the Rockies. They are in prime position in the Wild Card - four games up on Arizona - thanks to 10 wins in 11 games. Derek and Darnay discuss how they've gotten it done. The rotation has been much steadier, and the lineup is crushing it. Merrill is playing out of his mind. Harris has become the answer in a key spot in the order. Ethan Salas! Now the high leverage bullpen arms have some rest heading into the final nine games. The guys survey the playoff landscape...

The Padres had to sweat it out often against the Yankees and Nats, but it amounted to a very successful homestand. Two straight series wins, including a sweep of the Nats. They needed a strong last week, with Arizona showing some close game mettle as well. Luis Campusano and Jackson Merrill played huge. Nick Pivetta came back. Now they hit the road against two of the worst teams in the National League. Derek and Darnay discuss an encouraging stretch, and the two weeks ahead.

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Well, this isn't good. The Padres got swept in Tampa then dropped a series in Cincy. Familiar flaws have shown up on offense, while the bullpen has suddenly become shaky. Casey Mize's struggles continued. And Joe Musgrove's status for 2026 is now in doubt. Darnay catches up with Sports Illustrated MLB writer Ryan Phillips. What do we think of Ethan Salas' arrival? And how are we feeling about the Padres' Wild Card chase?

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After a weekend sweep the Padres met their bold new owners, the vibes were great - and then that Pirates series happened. Derek and Darnay discuss what went wrong, and where there are areas of concern. What's going on with Manny? And what have we seen from Merrill? There were encouraging pitching performances, and updates on a few key arms. Mason Miller gave up a homer, but responded like a stud. Plus, Jose and Kwanza are here.

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The Padres went 3-3 on their road trip but the important thing is they are back in control of the final National League Wild Card spot, and thing seem to be trending in the right direction. Derek talks about how Fernando Tatis Jr. looks like he's playing in 2021, the adjustment Manny Machado made to his batting stance (dare we say he employed an analytics-inspired change?), how the trade deadline helped the entire starting rotation, and the change to Joe Musgrove's routine that strongly suggests he's just about ready to be back on the mound in a big league game. 📺 On Fri...

This club is on fire right now! A sweep of the team with the best record in the National League, capped by Campy's first career walk off. Pretty much everyone is hitting, and the rotation has turned in some fine performances. Derek and Darnay discuss the vibes around the team, and what we should take from their hot streak. How should we feel about the postseason race? Is Ethan Salas coming up before September? And it looks like the new owners could be in place this time next week.

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Monday's deadline appeared to be a promising one for the Padres, but the immediate returns have not been great. Casey Mize got roughed up. Will Robbie Ray have a steadier hand on Friday? The bats go hot and cold during their most crucial series yet. Joe seems to be getting closer. What is happening with Pivetta?

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The Padres addressed their biggest need by adding a familiar face. Robbie Ray just shoved at Petco Park, and has been red hot. Then just before the buzzer A.J. Preller brought Casey Mize to town. Both are having strong seasons, and join a rotation in dire need of reinforcements. Derek and Darnay discuss the additions, who it cost to get them - as well as the players who are sticking around for a playoff push.

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The Padres have won five straight games and suddenly the Wild Card landscape looks a lot more gettable. So what will A.J. Preller pull off this time? Derek and Darnay discuss what we've seen from the team the last five games. How big of a buyer could they be? The rotation is the most glaring need, but where else could they upgrade? And what does the team have to offer in a trade? What potential trade targets could be in the Padres' price range? And what is the club's potential if they plug the necessary holes on the...

For all intents and purposes the playoffs start now for the Padres. If they don't turn it on to start the second half, they probably won't buy and might just sell at the deadline. If they prove they're a postseason team AJ Preller will load up for a run at the Wild Card. With the All-Star break winding down Derek and Darnay discuss the make or break road trip and give predictions for the Padres' second half.

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Is the worst behind the Padres? Sure hope so. A dreadful eight days left them with a lot of work to do in the Wild Card race. This week the club appears to have shaken off the slump. And they need that to continue into and beyond the All-Star break. Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano are back and have provided some impactful swings. The lineup erupted Wednesday against Arizona. Starting pitching remains an issue, but a few arms have turned in stellar performances. Are they moving in the right direction? Derek and Darnay discuss that and implications heading ahead...

Suddenly things have gotten bleak. The Cubs handed the Padres an embarrassing beatdown, pushing their losing streak to five games. And now they visit the Dodgers. Where have things gone so terribly wrong? And is there anything they can really do about it? What does this mean for the trade deadline? And what would that mean for a playoff push? Derek joins Darnay from Dodger Stadium to discuss.

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Are the Padres back? The offense has been more consistent and the stars are showing up, as they did on the way to becoming the first team to sweep the Braves. The rotation still has its questions. JP Sears had an impressive debut. Michael King resembled Michael King. And Walker Buehler has been rock solid. Can he keep it going against his old club? The guys look ahead to another visit from the Dodgers.

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For the second straight week the Padres got swept by the Phillies. Manny and Merrill homered in the finale, but that won't distract anyone from the club's continued struggles at the plate. What hope is there for this group to get it going again? And at what point is it time to consider some serious changes? Derek and Darnay assess the damage, try to make sense of the slump, and ponder some fixes.

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The Padres got swept for the first time, capping a homestand where they were straight up miserable at the plate with runners in scoring position. How down bad is this club right now? And who are they really? Merrill did get a couple hits, Tatis has produced and Manny has gone deep - are they coming around? Steven Sousa Jr. is facing criticism - fair or not?

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The Padres took some steps in Seattle, then battled the Dodgers. But Wednesday's series finale came with a familiar twinge of disappointment. Derek and Darnay look back at the last week and weigh the good and the bad. Tatis is still struggling. The supporting cast continues to come up big. Manny homered! But the stars are still finding their way. Michael King shoved and Griffin Canning sorta bounced back. And Lucas Giolito performed. Mason Miller is human. How're we feeling?

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If not for a couple game changing swings from Nick Castellanos and Gavin Sheets the Padres would really be having a lousy week. They went out with a whimper Thursday in Milwaukee, in a game that saw Griffin Canning get shelled. Matt Waldron is headed to the bullpen, with Lucas Giolito on his way. The guys discuss the evolving rotation, and the struggling lineup. What's going wrong? And does anyone have any clue how to fix it? Plus - postgame coverage of M's-Padres is coming Sunday night on NBC 7! 

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After dropping consecutive series Craig Stammen and the Padres seemed to right the ship in San Francisco. Are we confident that their offensive lull is over, for now at least? Jackson Merrill has come alove. And Bogey keeps going boom. Jake Cronenworth is out, Sung Mun-Song made a strong first impression. Luis Campusano is out, hello Rodolfo Duran. Griffin Canning arrived and twirled a gem in his debut. Matt Waldron answered with his best performance of the year. Fernando Tatis is still searching for a homer, and finds himself in a an unusual spot in the order.

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The Padres dropped their first series in a long time, and the wait continues for Fernando Tatis Jr.'s breakout. How are the Padres getting it done despite slow starts from most of their stars? And what on earth will it take for Tatis to get going? How does this slump compare to the rough patch he had in 2025? What will the rotation look like in a week or two ? With Canning and Giolito on the way, who will be left on the outside? Plus, this bench is legit.

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The bidding war for the Padres has reportedly been won by Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones. At the price of $3.9 billion! Derek and Darnay discuss the news, what it means for the club and the city and what we know about the billionaire Chelsea owner.

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The Padres had to leave home to find themselves. Or at least to figure out how to win some games. What clicked for the Friars in a successful first road trip? Derek and Darnay talk about who emerged, and some star power we're still waiting to show up. What do we hope to see in their return to Petco? And will anyone score a run off Mason Miller again? Plus, the new City Connects dropped! The guys share their thoughts on the Dia de los Muertos inspired threads that will debut Friday night.

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Okay so it wasn't smooth sailing for the Padres out of the gates. But Wednesday was fun! They faced some tough arms, but is that entirely to blame for a sluggish offense? How alarmed should we be about the early returns at the plate? It wasn't a shock to see the rotation scuffle. How soon could we see changes? Ramon Laureano is awesome. What about everyone else? And what did we learn about Craig Stammen in his first week doing the job?

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The Padres have typically given fans reason to celebrate on Opening Day, but 2026 did not start on a positive note. Detroit took the air out of the building in the first inning, and Tarik Skubal kept the Friars in check for six frames. Darnay and Todd recap the 8-2 loss in an Opening Day edition of Sports Night in San Diego. Hear from Craig Stammen, Nick Pivetta and more after the loss. The guys share their thoughts on the lineup, an early test for Stammen's pitching staff, and big picture impressions of the club, and a touching tribute to...

The WBC is over, the stars are back in Peoria and there is one week left before Opening Day. Darnay is joined by Sports Illustrated's Ryan Phillips to hit on the top storylines as the 2026 season approaches. How did we feel about Mason Miller and the end of the WBC? What should we expect from Tatis after a strong performance? The rotation is limping to the start line. How should we feel with Game 1 right around the corner?

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Suddenly there are a lot more games on to keep Padre fans entertained. Sammy Levitt joins Darnay from Peoria to discuss developments with the big league club and the arrival of WBC action. How did Walker Buehler look in his Padres spring debut? Joe Musgrove finally returned to the mound - the guys examine his first performance post Tommy John. The bats erupted Thursday. Who has impressed while the stars are representing their countries in the WBC? And who should hit leadoff? Meanwhile, the games have begun - and they started with an explosive performance from Tatis, Manny and...

Initial bids are in for the Padres, and they include an ownership group headed up by a Hall of Fame QB. Drew Brees has teamed up with the CEO of Vuori to make a run at the Friars. Darnay discusses the surprising development with Sports Illustrated MLB Writer Ryan Phillips. He explains why fans should feel really good about the direction the sale is headed. What bidder is he most interested in at this point? The WBC arrives next week and Manny Machado looks ready. Should we be worried about how the Padres will start this season because of...