Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

The San Diego Padres have the best "big four" in Major League Baseball in Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Xander Bogaerts. All four have made it to the All-Star Game and are considered one of the best players at their respective positions. Who is the best out of the four on offense? Ben Fadden discusses on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=HJPwdV4TTY27eE66lyN1fw Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a scary scene against the Chicago Cubs today, as San Diego Padres starting catcher Austin Nola was carted off the field after being hit by a fastball in the face. What's the latest update on Nola and what would the catching situation look like without Nola? Julio Teheran got the start in Mesa. Is he trending towards not making the roster? Plus, Nick Martinez spoke to the media for the first time since arriving back in Peoria from the World Baseball Classic. All that and more discussed on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=HJPwdV4TTY27eE66lyN1fw Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a few days since the last episode came out so there's a lot to talk about. Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts were in the Padres lineup Saturday together for the first time. Tatis got his first homer the night before. There's good news on Adrian Morejon's health. And is it surprising that every Padre is back from the World Baseball Classic except for Yu Darvish? All that and more discussed on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=HJPwdV4TTY27eE66lyN1fw Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Diego Padres have made a couple of moves since my first Opening Day roster projection last month. A.J. Preller has added Michael Wacha to be in the rotation and Rougned Odor to compete for one of the bench spots that is up for grabs. In this episode you'll hear my updated roster predictions. Do you agree with them? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manny Machado got off to a slow start in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday but he made up for it with his offense on Monday. The Padres star third baseman homered after nearly doing so in his first two at-bats. Juan Soto had a huge day himself, scoring three times, smashing his first WBC home run to the second deck and throwing a runner out at home. Will the Dominican Republic ultimately advance out of pool play? Plus, Fernando Tatis Jr. was back on the field today in Cactus League play. All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A day after getting his first hits of Spring Training, Fernando Tatis Jr. was scratched from the lineup with a left knee contusion. Adrian Morejon then had to leave Sunday’s game with an elbow issue. Should we be concerned? Plus, Craig Stammen told Kevin Acee on Sunday that he’s unlikely to pitch again after injuring his shoulder on Friday. How should he be remembered as a Padre? And last but not least, Nick Martinez made the start for Team USA against Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. How’d he do? All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Baseball Classic is in full swing, as Nabil Crismatt, Luis Garcia, Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Xander Bogaerts, Yu Darvish and Ha-Seong Kim have all represented their countries in at least one game. Crismatt (4 IP, 1 ER), Kim (HR) and Soto (2 2B) had the best days on Saturday. Plus, there was positive news coming out of Padres camp today, as Fernando Tatis Jr. got his first hit of the spring (then stole second base) and Joe Musgrove threw a bullpen session just 12 days after fracturing his left big toe. When does he think he’ll be ready to make his first start during the regular season? Also, 16-year-old Ethan Salas made his Major League Spring Training debut behind the plate catching for Ryan Weathers. All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the reasons why the World Baseball Classic is so special is because it presents matchups we wouldn’t get to see during the season including Yu Darvish facing Ha-Seong Kim. How did it turn out? Plus, the Padres have started sending players to their minor league camp and a couple injuries have happened over the last few days. All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal wrote an in depth piece today detailing Aaron Judge’s free agent journey back to the New York Yankees. The San Diego Padres made a late run at the reigning American League MVP and made an offer “that blew everybody else out of the water”, according to Judge. Is it better that San Diego didn’t land Judge? Plus, Juan Soto is almost cleared to leave for the World Baseball Classic and Adam Engel is seeing his first back field game action this spring. All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Check out Underdog Fantasy for daily and season long MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA Tour, College Basketball, Soccer and MMA contests! Sign up using the following link to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-talking-friars Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julio Teheran and Brent Honeywell continued their quest for roster spots in today’s Cactus League game. Why could the San Diego Padres feel the need to put them on the Opening Day roster? Plus, there are positive updates from Peoria on Juan Soto and Joe Musgrove. Xander Bogaerts and Team Netherlands got the win last night in the World Baseball Classic opener and they are back at it tonight while Ha-Seong Kim and Team Korea will play their first pool play game in Tokyo. All this and more discussed on the latest episode of Talking Friars. Reminder: You can watch or listen to my recent interview with Manny Machado’s trainer by clicking here. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manny Machado’s trainer, Nick Soto, sat down with me before the San Diego Padres season to talk about the following topics: Machado’s extension Manny not winning the NL MVP last season How he felt when Machado got hurt in Colorado and how long Manny should’ve been out for What his offseason work looked like What Machado’s wife, Yainee, is like Machado’s nutrition Who he’ll be pulling for in the World Baseball Classic! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Baseball Classic kicks off tonight so I’ll give you all the information you need as a Padres fan to get ready for the tournament! Plus, how did Seth Lugo look in Peoria and what’s the latest update on Juan Soto? All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big news coming out of Padres camp today is that Juan Soto, who was supposed to travel to Miami today to join the Dominican Republic team in preparation for the World Baseball Classic, is still in Peoria to get treatment on his calf that has kept him out of Spring Training games since last Thursday. Should the Padres allow Soto to go play in the WBC if his calf isn’t fully ready to go? Plus, reaction to the Padres facing off against the Dodgers in Cactus League action this afternoon. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had already seen Seth Lugo and Nick Martinez pitch multiple times in Cactus League games but hadn’t seen Blake Snell yet. That changed on Sunday afternoon, as he took the mound in Peoria to face the Oakland Athletics. Plus, there seems to be positive updates coming out of camp about Juan Soto’s calf after he’s missed the last couple of games. He’ll be heading to Miami to start preparing for the World Baseball Classic with Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz and Luis Garcia tomorrow. Kevin Acee also gave fans an update today on Joe Musgrove’s recovery after fracturing his toe last week. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Diego Padres were back on Bally Sports San Diego today so some fans got to see Fernando Tatis Jr. play for the first time in 2023. Plus, some of the big names in the 2023 bullpen made their first appearances this spring. We also learned Juan Soto won’t be playing for the Padres until he returns from the World Baseball Classic due to calf soreness. Should there be concern? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Diego Padres played the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League action tonight. What are some things to take away from the night? Plus, New York Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen took it to far when talking about Joe Musgrove’s fractured toe. Jon Heyman is reporting the Padres will be reaching out soon to Juan Soto and Josh Hader regarding potential extensions. Should we expect them to get either of them locked up? All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Spring Training debut was not available to watch live earlier this week but it was today when he played right field and led off against the Seattle Mariners. How did he look hitting in front of Juan Soto and Manny Machado? Plus, Stephen A. Smith owes Manny Machado and the city of San Diego an apology. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Diego Padres made a surprise addition to their clubhouse this morning in Rougned Odor. Does he have a chance to make the Opening Day roster? Plus, Nick Martinez is looking good as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic and it doesn’t seem like Juan Soto’s calf is an issue. All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another eventful day at Padres Camp in Peoria. The day started with the unfortunate news that Joe Musgrove will be sidelines for at least two weeks after breaking his toe while working out. Then Manny Machado spoke to the media after officially signing his 11-year extension. Finally, Fernando Tatis Jr. debuted in the Cactus League as the DH against the Giants. I react to all of that in the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their location's phone number/address! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a pretty good 48 hours for the San Diego Padres. Manny Machado agreed to a huge extension that will keep him in San Diego for the rest of his career. The Padres offense then scored 18 runs later that day. Fernando Tatis Jr.’s return was officially announced for Tuesday. And finally there’s been some encouraging outings from the Padres pitching staff early on. I give my thoughts on all of that in this episode of Talking Friars! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives his instant reaction to the San Diego Padres signing Manny Machado to a 11-year $350 million contract extension that will keep him in a Padres uniform for the rest of his career! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Diego Padres got their first win of Spring Training on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. There were some positive things to take away from the game, as Jose Azocar and David Dahl both made an impact. Seth Lugo was able to use all of his pitches in two innings of work and Bob Melvin revealed when Fernando Tatis Jr. is expected to make his 2023 Cactus League debut! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Martinez took the ball first for the San Diego Padres today in their Cactus League opener. How did he, Jay Groome and Ryan Weathers look? Plus, we saw the Friar debuts of Xander Bogaerts and Nelson Cruz. And last but not least, did Manny Machado drop a hint today that he’ll be getting an extension done soon? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xander Bogaerts was the huge splash by the San Diego Padres this offseason but there were still plenty of other moves made by President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller. Which were the best? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler spoke to the media today in Peoria. What were the biggest takeaways from his comments? I discuss in the latest episode of Talking Friars! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres are $145 million apart in extension talks. Machado reportedly is “countering with a 10-year, $400 million extension that would begin in 2024”. Is Manny asking for too much? What is the right price for an extension to get done? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune, the deadline Manny Machado set for extension talks with the Padres has passed. San Diego reportedly made one offer to Machado before the deadline (February 16), which was to add an additional five years ($21 million AAV) on his current five years and $150 million left on his deal after this season. This doesn't seem like good news for Padres fans. #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manny Machado spoke to reporters this morning in Peoria and confirmed that he will be opting out of his contract at the end of the 2023 season. He’s declining to comment on if negotiations are ongoing with the organization so how should fans feel right now? Plus, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told USA Today’s Bob Nightengale this week that the San Diego Padres are assured to lose money this season despite being expected to bring in more revenue than they have in any season in franchise history. Why would they lose money and should we believe Manfred? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Robert Murray, the San Diego Padres are adding Cole Hamels on a minor league deal. The pitching staff suddenly has a lot of depth after a couple of moves the last couple days from AJ Preller #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Usually San Diego Padres fans are used to seeing players battle it out during Spring Training for starting spots but this team is so good that there aren’t any starting spots up for grabs (other than right field for the first 20 games because Fernando Tatis Jr. is suspended to start the year). Some then wouldn’t think there are interesting questions to be answered in camp but that’s not the case. Is Luis Campusano going to make progress towards earning the starting catcher job? How will Tatis look during his first MLB action since 2021? Is Matt Carpenter going to get outfield playing time? Which depth starting pitchers will stand out from the rest? These are just some of the questions that will be answered during Spring Training. #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Ken Rosenthal, the San Diego Padres are signing starting pitcher Michael Wacha. The 31-year-old posted a 3.32 ERA in over 127 innings for the Boston Red Sox. What does this mean for our Padres? Let's discuss #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Diego Padres pitchers and catchers who are participating in the World Baseball Classic are reporting to Spring Training today so the offseason is unofficially over. Plenty of things could happen between now and Opening Day but I’m going to try to predict the 26-man roster for the first time this year. Feel free to do your own! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yu Darvish was extended by the San Diego Padres yesterday and had his press conference today with President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller at Petco Park. Coming away from the presser it was clear that this extension got done because Darvish wanted to be here and the Padres wanted him here. The organization also continues to value certain things I say that because this seems to be the same thought process in a potential extension with Manny Machado. Preller told the media Machado has “expressed an interest in being here” and San Diego in turn has “expressed an interest in him being here”. That should lead to an extension, right? We can only hope. On the latest episode of Talking Friars, I give my thoughts on all that went on today. Do you think a Machado extension will occur? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell, the San Diego Padres and Yu Darvish have agreed to an extension through the 2028 season. So this is essentially a five-year deal tacked on to the one season remaining on his contract. A HUGE extension for the Padres that provides more clarity to the future of the rotation! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week Ben Fadden filled out Dennis Lin’s San Diego Padres fan survey on the show so now that the results are out, he figured why not give his reaction to how the fan base as a whole feels about the current state of the franchise! Plus, Ken Rosenthal has a piece out about why he thinks a Manny Machado extension could happen before Opening Day. #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, I sat down with San Diego Padres fan Joe Dreamz to talk more about all that went on at FanFest over the weekend. We went through the positives of the day in addition to what the organization can improve on for next FanFest. Plus, how do we think the roster is shaping up as we head into Spring Training in the next couple weeks? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS" https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today was a day San Diego Padres fans have been waiting for for a long time. 150,000 tickets were claimed by the Friar Faithful within days of tickets being made available so we knew it was going to be packed. It was great to see Petco Park packed again with all of us so excited for the season to begin. You can find my thoughts on the day and my takeaways from Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s comments to the media in the latest episode of Talking Friars! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest questions heading into Spring Training in a couple weeks around the San Diego Padres is whether or not they’ll be able to make progress with Manny Machado and/or Juan Soto on contract extensions. A.J. Preller discussed the latest on that with Buster Olney on “Baseball Tonight” earlier today, saying that discussions will begin here in the next couple weeks/months. What are the chances of an extension getting done? Plus, what are fans looking forward to most on Saturday at FanFest? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Dennis Lin has published his annual San Diego Padres fan survey where he asks fans their thoughts on the franchise. How confident are you in A.J. Preller? How would you rate the performance of Bob Melvin? What is your confidence level in Fernando Tatis Jr. making a successful return in 2023? Will the Padres keep Manny Machado beyond this season? How concerned are you in the lack of starting pitching? Will the Padres make it to the World Series in the next two seasons? All of these questions and more are answered on this episode of Talking Friars! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort told the Denver Post over the weekend that he doesn’t agree with “what the Padres are doing” despite his fans “probably” agreeing with it. Monfort added San Diego and other clubs “have spent a lot of money” which has put “a lot of pressure” on the Rockies organization. Monfort also made sure to mention that San Diego’s roster has some holes. Let’s be honest—he should be the last one talking about other team’s holes. #Padres #MLB #Rockies Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Credit to the San Diego Union Tribune's Kevin Acee and Annie Heilbrunn for their great piece this morning on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s offseason. He's been working out with Joe Musgrove and other Padres teammates in the pool to get ready for all of the challenges he will face during the 2023 season. Tatis says his shoulder is fully healed and his wrist is 90%. A lot of information to react to in this episode of Talking Friars! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Dennis Lin put out another mailbag this week with some interesting tidbits. He says the San Diego Padres viewed losing Christian Vazquez was one of the bigger disappointments of the offseason. What could’ve that meant for Luis Campusano? Plus, some team officials have acknowledged that bringing back Juan Soto long term may be difficult. What does this mean for the Padres over the course of the next couple seasons? Should they trade him if it’s clear he isn’t going to sign an extension? All this and more discussed on the latest episode of Talking Friars! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Nightengale came out with a report earlier this month that the San Diego Padres plan to be “all in” on Shohei Ohtani next offseason but he was the only one to report that at the time. But another writer—Dennis Lin, who knows the Padres better than Nightengale—reported yesterday that the Padres will definitely be in on the Los Angeles Angels superstar. Thus, it definitely seems like Ohtani is going to be discussed inside the Padres front offices. But what level of interest will San Diego have in Ohtani in terms of money? The franchise does intend to keep Manny Machado beyond 2023 and you’d think they’re going to make an effort to either extend Juan Soto or bring him back when he’s a free agent as well. Plus, a move in MLB was made this week that lowers the chances of Ha-Seong Kim being dealt. And last but not least, would it be smart for the Padres to use a six-man rotation? All this and more on this episode of Talking Friars! #Padres #MLB #Clevinger Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Diego Padres let Mike Clevinger walk this offseason after a poor postseason performance but they are now linked back to him, as The Athletic is reporting that he is being investigated by Major League Baseball following domestic violence allegations. #Padres #MLB #Whitesox Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You could argue that the San Diego Padres could be a stronger team if they added a couple more pieces to the roster before Spring Training but do they actually need to in order for them to be a postseason caliber team? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seemed like former San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar was set to receive a four or five-year contract before the offseason started but he is still sitting unsigned. General manager A.J. Preller has only made some minor depth signings in the outfield so is there room for a bigger move to bring back a fan favorite? Plus, a Boston Red Sox beat writer is projecting that Ha-Seong Kim will be their starting shortstop. Is a trade that likely? #Padres #MLB #RedSox Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Casey Stern joined the show to talk about A.J. Preller’s offseason, the main area of concern for the club, what the Fernando Tatis Jr. reception will look like, what the Xander Bogaerts signing could mean for the future of the franchise and if he thinks the Padres are actually going to be all in on Shohei Ohtani next offseason. Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] #Padres #MLB #Ohtani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An interesting report came out over the weekend by Bob Nightengale saying that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ stiffest competition for Shohei Ohtani will be the San Diego Padres, “who also plan to be all in” on the two-time All-Star. Should we actually believe this? #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Diego Padres have had one heck of an offseason and Alex Curry came on the show today to talk about where they stand in the National League, if the Dodgers have had a disappointing offseason and what the Carlos Correa signing in Minnesota means for the Friars. #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck If you wish to support Talking Friars, please give a super chat during live streams or give a super thanks by hitting the "$ Thanks" button on videos! If you want your voice to be heard on the show, leave a voicemail with your thoughts: (619) 335-5770 Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! Hit this link for sweet Padres shirts from BreakingT! https://breakingt.com/products/aj-preller-is-a-legend?s=rec&w=p If you want to partner with Ben Fadden on the show, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJ Preller wanted to bring in Nelson Cruz before last season but saw him head to the Washington Nationals. Well he got his wish this time around, as the 42-year-old is coming to San Diego for $1 million. What will his role be and what does this signing mean for what’s next for the Padres? Follow Talking Friars on Twitter for in-game highlights and more: @talkingfriars Subscribe to the Talking Friars YouTube channel here for daily Padres content. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Send all feedback, comments, and questions to [email protected]. Please leave any requests to add the RSS feed to any other podcast another site here as well. Stay tuned for the Talking Friars podcast/YouTube show throughout the San Diego Padres season. The next episode of the podcast is just around the corner! Also remember that there is a pregame show and postgame reaction video on the Talking Friars YouTube page before and after every Padres game this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices