On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

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? 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Randy Jones. Plus, some new features we'll be seeing around Petco Park this season. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the Dominican Republic. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 what happened after the 2023 WBC? Have we discovered one clear difference between Craig Stammen and Mike Shildt? The new skipper is experimenting with the Padres lineup. Darnay and Ryan discuss one possible starting point. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Preller! Seidler! The sale! Castellanos! Manny! Pitching! France! So much is happening! Derek was in Peoria for all of it. The guys discuss. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first Spring Training under Craig Stammen has begun. Derek is about to head to Peoria to catch up with the club. What are the biggest questions facing the new skipper? What's going on with A.J. Preller's future? Would Nick Castellanos be a good fit? What is the state of the rotation? How good can the bullpen be? Will the offensive approach change under new hitting coach Steven Souza Jr? The guys discuss the big storylines and early impressions of Stammen as the man in charge. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring training arrives in less than a week! The Padres added a bat. How will Miguel Andujar fit in? There have been developments on the ownership front. What do we know about the new billionaires that have entered the chat? Who seems like the best fit to take over the club? The guys agree on one of the potential owners. FanFest is in the books - Derek was there and shares his takeaways after catching up with most of the Padres’ stars. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our old friend John Conniff returns to offer his unique perspective on the Padres. What's the state of the roster, and is there anyone in the Minor League system equipped to help out in 2026? How's Ethan Salas doing? Luis Campusano? Is this the year? And will the Padres give him an actual shot? Who should we keep an eye on this spring? An old friend just got dealt. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring Training is less than a month away. The last week brought more rumors, but once again little to no action. Will a trade to clear salary open the floodgates? Would it make sense to deal Nick Pivetta? Sounds like the Brewers want to move Freddy Peralta - should the Padres get involved? Apparently they checked in on Nolan Arenado. We heard from Craig Stammen - who is still leaning on Mike Shildt, and thinks highly of Luis Arraez. Where we might see Sung-Mun Song play, and could his versatility open up trade options? A couple beloved figures are back in the organization. And a column in Forbes sparked that frustrating conversation about the future of the franchise. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an eventful few days in December things quieted down on the Padres front. The New Year is here and Spring Training is only about a month away - so what on earth is going on? Derek and Darnay discuss the state of the team and the possible avenue for rounding out the roster. Preller is no stranger to making moves during Spring Training, are we going to have to be really patient? Is a reunion with Arraez coming? How do we feel about the current state of the roster? One MLB Insider says they've moved backwards. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Padres closer Mason Miller explains why he wants to remain in the bullpen and talks about his excitement in joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. 📺 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 more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm. 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram TikTok Facebook X 📣 For news in Spanish, visit our sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres didn't make many moves during the Winter Meetings, but they did make tons of noise. Is A.J. Preller cooking up another blockbuster deal? What players would even be involved to make such a thing possible? Should Fernando Tatis Jr. be untouchable? Is Mason Miller on the block? And would that just be a way to get out of a bad contract? The Padres don't plan on moving a top reliever to the rotation, but might they move some to fill needs? The Mets had a rough week, could they look to San Diego for some star power? Suddenly there are some very interesting possibilities - the guys discuss on the 400th episode of On Friar! 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball's rumor season now includes a new wrinkle for the Padres: ownership buzz! Joe Lacob? A report from the Bay Area suggests the NBA Championship owner might have interest. How good of a fit would he be? In more conventional December chatter, is Jake Cronenworth on the trade block? Dylan Cease has a new home. The Blue Jays also scooped up another attractive starter. How is A.J. Preller going to address this rotation? The guys discuss. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The stove is starting to heat up, and A.J. Preller has his work cut out for him. Michael King and Dylan Cease are officially free agents. How will the Padres round out the rotation? Wonder what Mason Miller is up to these days...What needs to be done for us to feel good about the Padres' roster going into 2026? Craig Stammen spoke with ESPN, and a couple comments jumped out. Plus, the guys discuss the passing of San Diego legend and 1976 Cy Young winner Randy Jones. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We probably should've seen this day coming. Almost two years to the day of Peter Seidler's passing, the Seidler family announced that they have begun exploring their options for the franchise, including a potential sale. This has layers, from Peter's legacy, to Sheel's stake and the continuing legal unrest. What does it mean for the baseball product in the near and long term? A.J. Preller's contract limbo makes more sense. Could this benefit the club in the long run? In the meantime we bemoan how things have gone since Peter passed. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Stammen put the Padres uniform on again Monday morning, this time as San Diego's manager. Darnay and Todd discuss what we heard, why A.J. Preller felt comfortable handing the clubhouse to the former reliever, and what big questions remain. Stammen admitted a learning curve is ahead. He says he'll keep the club on the path set by Mike Shildt. What role will Ruben Niebla have going forward? And is there any clarity on Preller's future? 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres have a new manager, and it's a familiar name, and friend of the podcast! In a surprise decision A.J. Preller passed on Niebla, Pujols and company in favor of former Padres reliever Craig Stammen. He'll have the respect of the clubhouse, will that translate to his new role? He doesn't have any experience as a manager, how concerned should we be? It sounds like Ruben Niebla is coming back. There is an important coaching spot to fill. Albert Pujols as hitting coach? Plus, Michael King and Dylan Cease get qualifying offers. And Yu Darvish is on the shelf until 2027. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres are down to the finalists in their search for a new manager. Albert Pujols headlines the list, along with Ruben Niebla and Nick Hundley. How much longer will we have to wait before a decision is made? Derek has settled on an arrangement that could please all parties. Could there be a surprise candidate? Ryan Flaherty?! And will it be a hard sell if they choose someone who doesn't have the familiarity or name recognition of Pujols or Niebla? And still nothing on the future of A.J. Preller... 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The wheels of another Padres managerial search are turning. Albert Pujols interviewed Wednesday. How soon should we expect a hire to be made? And what is the most important quality the club needs to find in a new skipper? We think A.J. Preller will eventually get an extension, what's the hold up? The guys discuss those and other early offseason topics. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Things got ugly again with a Padres manager. Mike Shildt delivered two stellar seasons, but left on an ugly note. Was health the reason for his exit, or was it simply a cover for a contentious clubhouse he needed to get out of? What do we make of this type of exit for the 'Grit Squad' and 'Winners Find Solutions' guy? Are we surprised, given the nature of his interactions with reporters? How much blame falls on the shoulders of A.J. Preller? Will they ever keep the peace for more than a couple seasons? And where do the Padres go from here? We have ideas. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.J. Preller is once again looking for a new manager. The surprising Mike Shildt news broke Monday. The Padres' General Manager discussed the decision and provided an outlook on the search and the offseason ahead. What led to Shildt's decision, and how specific were his struggles to the Padres? New reports suggest conflict with others around the club led to his departure. Do we think he's actually done managing for good? Death threats factored into Shildt's retirement and continue to be a stain on sports fandom. What is Preller looking for in a new manager, and do internal candidates have a leg up? He also shared his thoughts on the team's needs and other big questions facing the club this winter. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've had a week to digest the Padres' early postseason exit. Derek and Darnay assess the 2025 season, and the factors in their Wild Card loss. John Seidler issued a letter to fans, will he speak to reporters about his vision for the club moving forward? When will we hear from A.J. Preller? What do the Padres need to do to take a step forward in October? And some early thoughts on who might be staying and who might be going. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That was a bummer. Former Padre Greg Garcia joins Darnay to discuss the season ending loss. Game 3 of the Wild Card Series resulted in another low-scoring loss, perhaps a fitting ending to what was at points a frustrating season. The stars at the top of the order didn't deliver, and the Padres couldn't hit with runners in scoring position. There was a regrettable moment for Luis Arraez, and an unbelievable strike three call against Xander Bogaerts. The bullpen was great, but Dansby Swanson played out of his mind. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres aren't done. A shutout of the Cubs forced a Game 3 Thursday at Wrigley. Dylan Cease stepped up. Manny Machado had the swing of his Padres postseason career. And the bullpen. Ohhhh that bullpen. Mike Shildt pushed all the right buttons with their backs against the wall. The guys discuss the win and look ahead to Game 3. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've seen losses like that before. Nick Pivetta was sharp early, but two homers were too much for the Padres to overcome. After striking first they failed to add on, before going quiet in the back half of Game 1. Jackson Merrill bunted. His fault or a product of the environment? Stars didn't show up. How confident are we that they will on Wednesday? Did wind and shadows at Wrigley impact the Padres? Can they reverse MLB postseason history? Pressure is on Dylan Cease. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres got cozy at Wrigley Monday, and Game 1 is fast approaching. Darnay and Todd look ahead to their Wild Card Series against the Cubs. Nick Pivetta has a chance to set the tone. How are we feeling about Dylan Cease in a crucial start? What did Pivetta, Mike Shildt and Manny Machado have to say? Shildt has been preparing his team for playoff baseball all season. Can the Padres overcome their struggles on the road? And how will the next three days help define the 2025 season? 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Shildt made what he viewed as an easy call and it backfired in the finale against the Mets. Once again the Padres dropped a road series against a playoff caliber team. Will they be able to flip the script in October? This year September feels way different from last. We consider the playoff picture. Manny, Merrill and Tatis have shown life. Michael King had the worst outing of his career. Mason Miller is incredible. The guys look ahead to the final nine games. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres are spinning their wheels. After a promising couple games in Colorado they returned home and dropped their series against the Reds. The lineup isn't producing, the rotation and bullpen are spotty, Manny Machado looks worn down and they're losing ground in the playoff race. Fortunately Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill have perked up over the last week. How concerned are we? The guys discuss. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even Mike Shildt and the Padres can admit - things aren't great right now. Eno Sarris of The Athletic returns to the pod to share his thoughts on the club's struggles. Starters have been unreliable. Was one particular deadline deal a mistake? Tatis and Machado homered, but what's to blame for their dips in production? Mason Miller threw an immaculate inning! What are realistic expectations for this team? And what should give us hope for the home stretch? 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was an entertaining series in Seattle. But it was not a good few days for the Padres. After a pair of losses and a Dodgers sweep, San Diego is now looking up at Los Angeles again. The guys assess their division hopes and the Wild Card outlook. It was not a good few days for Padres starters. Michael King should be back soon. Fernando Tatis Jr. finally homered again. Ramon Laureano moved up in the lineup with Luis Arraez out, will it stay that way? Are changes coming? Winnable games are ahead. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just like last week the Padres coasted to three straight wins over the Giants. Derek lets us know what the guys had to say after Thursday's series finale. Will that momentum carry into their series against the Dodgers this time? Fans have been wanting more Ryan O'Hearn, and he proved his value to Mike Shildt's lineup. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s power is still missing, did a recent story reveal the cause? Will the starters show up this time against L.A.? What will this final meeting with the Dodgers determine about the division race? Plus an injury update on Jackson Merrill. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres haven't been in first place this late in the season in 15 years! They pummeled Bob Melvin's old club to reach the top spot in the NL West. Now first place will truly be on the line this weekend at Dodger Stadium. Mike Shildt's club has that second half look again. Pitching has been lights out and everyone in the lineup is doing damage. Derek and Darnay size up the division rivals, and how different they look heading into this series compared to what we saw earlier in the year. Is Dave Roberts gonna try to stir something up again? What Padres do we expect to stand out? Can Derek guess the 2010 lineup from the last time San Diego was alone in first at this point? And Thursday brought bad news for one scheduled starter. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.J. Preller made a bunch of moves last week, and they have paid off right away. Laureano has been raking, O'Hearn got in the lineup and went deep, and Mason Miller showed his incredible stuff Wednesday. Plus, Nestor Cortes made his debut and JP Sears had a bumpy first appearance. Meanwhile, Xander is looking like Xander and the Padres are winning games they may not have a month ago. As a result, they are in striking distance of the Dodgers. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.J. Preller is a mad man. We'll figure out the future when it comes, for now the focus is on 2025 and the pursuit of a World Series. Hello Mason Miller, goodbye Leo De Vries. Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez are still Padres. Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano bolster the lineup. Plus Fermin, Wagner and Cortes! Wow, that was wild. Derek and Darnay discuss, and pass along what Preller had to say to reporters about his deadline haul. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're still waiting for the first move, but rumors are picking up around the Padres. Darnay checks in with Jon & Jim to see how they're feeling a week out from the MLB Trade Deadline. Is a Dylan Cease trade a given? What about Robert Suarez? Jake Cronenworth? Is Sandy Alcantara a real possibility? What about Steven Kwan? How could the deadline and the months that follow impact A.J. Preller's future? And will the rest of the season look more like 2024 or 2021? 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The All-Star break is winding down and the second half is nearly here. Derek and Darnay share their thoughts on this week's festivities before diving into some second half predictions. Who will shine? Who will slump? What will A.J. Preller do at the deadline? And will it all add up to a season as exciting as the last, or as discouraging as 2023? 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How would you grade the Padres after the first half? And how are we feeling about the outlook for the coming months? Who better to ask than former Friar Greg Garcia? What would he tell Jackson Merrill during his slump? He discusses Manny Machado's pursuit of history and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s missing power. And how important is it to start the second half on a strong note? Derek and Darnay also talk about Dylan Cease's struggles, the catcher conundrum and a couple rumors that have gained traction. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres continue to spin their wheels, heading into the final homestand of the first half. With four weeks to go until the Trade Deadline, both Derek and Darnay have the same idea for the Friars. Is it time to move on from Dylan Cease? Robert Suarez? A swap of catchers makes a ton of sense, maybe involving a former fan favorite (or two?). Plus, Xander Bogaerts continues to produce. Manny is an All-Star starter. And Fernando Tatis Jr. is still floundering. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres won back-to-back series to finish .500 over a 26 game in 27 day stretch. Perfectly mid feels about right! Mike Shildt loves his team even more after the last our weeks, Derek and Darnay assess the stretch. Shildt toyed with the lineup. Xander Bogaerts is dinged up, while Michael King and Yu Darvish are making progress. Plus, some thoughts on potential trade targets as the deadline approaches. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres have gotten reacquainted with the Dodgers and it's not too hard to see what separates the two clubs. Darnay chats with SI's Ryan Phillips about the big picture takeaways from the teams' meetings, before diving into the numbers. There are some stats that tell the story of this up-and-down Friars' campaign. They highlight a promising, up inconsistent pitching staff as well as a lineup that lacks depth. Manny is once again carrying the team, while Xander Bogaerts can't get it going. Some numbers are good, some are bad, and others are baffling. But they all help explain why the Padres are where they are. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Advantage Dodgers in 2025's first installment of baseball's best rivalry. One blowout win was sandwiched between a pair of disappointing losses. What did we learn from their first meeting of the season? Is anyone clicking besides Manny? What's wrong with the lineup right now? It's time to make some deals - the guys speculate about a few bats, and Derek says bullpen additions could make sense. Who knows when we'll see Michael King again? And things could go sideways fast for the Padres if they don't get clicking. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fresh off a split in San Francisco that was either frustrating or fortuitous, Darnay welcomes Annie Heilbrunn to the pod! How should we feel about the Giants series? Should we be concerned or hopeful about the team finding ways to win? Manny is raking. Tatis has signs of life. Xander and Arraez are dinged up. A series with the Dodgers is finally around the corner. Darnay asks Annie about a more affable Mike Shildt, and the key to asking good questions and getting useful answers. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres had a successful week to build some momentum heading into what should be their most difficult month of the season. The On Friar Podcast hosts break down the looming gauntlet and discuss the health of the pitching staff … including the chances it will soon include Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who is suddenly the subject of trade rumors because of social media. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres just had one of their worst weeks in a long time. Back-to-back sweeps, which included one of the ugliest performances you'll see. Gavin Sheets nearly saved them against the Jays. Manny hasn't looked like himself and Tatis looks defeated. Luis Arraez is confusing. The guys discuss the damage, wonder about shaking up the lineup and are getting worried about Yu Darvish. 📺 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] NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.📲 FOLLOW US:InstagramTikTokFacebookX📣 For news in Spanish, visit our  sister station Telemundo 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.