On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

One of our favorite guests is back! Rob Friedman is better known as Pitching Ninja and he returns to share his insight on the Padres' new look rotation. Michael King flirted with a No-No Wednesday. Dylan Cease looks like the ace of the staff. But Joe Musgrove has been shaky and Yu Darvish is on the IL. 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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derek and Darnay catch up for a bonus episode. The Padres continue to look tougher and more resilient than last year's group. Friday's comeback was followed by a win that Jurickson Profar described as a 'message'. Mr. Relevant took a step back from the war of words but let his bat settle the score. Plus Manny Machado keeps heating up and Jackson Merrill does not look like a 20-year-old.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's hard to tell who this year's Padres truly are based on an up and down start. Hopefully Wednesday offered a preview of things to come. Derek and Darnay discuss their first series win over the Cubs, and the challenge ahead at Dodger Stadium. Jurickson and Jake are raking. Ha-Seong Kim has had some surprising missteps. Is Manny heating up? Should Shildt mess with the lineup? Any concerns after rough starts from Yu and Joe? 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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off a trip to the backfields John Conniff of MadFriars returns to the pod. Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley broke camp with the big leaguers - what have they shown so far? Will Pauley play enough (and well enough) to stick around? John lets the guys know who caught his eye in his recent trip to Peoria. Plus, we're learning where the Padres are sending their top prospects to start the Minor League season. And reports of trade talks with the Marlins means young talent could be on the move.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It wasn’t just *that* they won, it was *how* the Padres won that has the On Friar guys feeling optimistic about the new season. Derek and Darnay discuss a scrappy performance, a relentless seventh inning and the type of victory we didn’t see much of last year. Jackson Merrill finds ways to contribute and Tyler Wade has been a nice surprise. Xander Bogaerts thinks they may have exorcised some demons and Jurickson Profar is just so much fun. Plus, Yu Darvish was stellar and they have a unique option in the pen in Yuki Matsui. 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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The time has finally come to put 2023 in the rear view for good. Darnay and Todd provide a preview of Padres Opening Day for the NBC San Diego streaming channel. They share their thoughts on a new look rotation, Jackson Merrill's emergence, Manny's health, our picks for who will have a big season, a unique San Diego sports doubleheader and much more.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys take the show on the road and wrap up the Seoul Series with some guests at Oggi's in Mission Valley. A tale of two games, and a glimpse at what the lineup's potential. Any reason to be worried about the arms? The guys are joined by former Padre Greg Garcia, who played for Mike Shildt with the Cardinals. And the bro Bernie Wilson shares his take on the club.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A.J. Preller did it again. Just before leaving for South Korea the Padres made a major splash after a quiet few months. What should we expect from Dylan Cease? How do we feel about the Blake Snell comps? And what do we think of the guys the Padres gave up to get the Cy Young finalist? How much better did the 2024 Padres just get? Plus, the team is in Seoul and Jackson Merrill is with them.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys have the pleasure of being joined again by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. As he gets ready to make the trip to Seoul Jon explains the significance of the series in South Korea. Derek asks him what the Padres need to do to win the World Series in 2024. What’s taking so long for Blake Snell to sign? Darnay shares why Snell signing late could be a huge concern. Will A.J. Preller make an addition? Morosi lets us now why he feels comfortable with Jackson Merrill getting thrust into the spotlight, and why Mike Shildt is a great fit to take over after last season’s embarrassment.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are more than a week into Cactus League games - what have we seen, and how much of it really matters? Jackson Merrill sizzled and then slowed down. Joe Musgrove has scuffled. Which starter will have the best ERA after April? How inevitable is an addition in the outfield? Darnay and Todd hit on a bunch of topics including some comments from the Faithful.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darnay is back from Peoria and discussing with Todd what we've learned through the first week plus of Spring Training. An infield switch has made headlines - what do we make of Xander's shift to second? We'll soon see Joe Musgrove, Michael King and Yuki Matsui. What are we expecting once games start Thursday? The outfield is still short on bodies, so a move seems inevitable - right? Some thoughts on the young guys as well as what we heard from Eric Kutsenda.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There was plenty to discuss before Padres Spring Training reached the first full squad workout. Darnay was in Peoria and checked in with a few guys who have the pulse of the club: MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, Dennis Lin of The Athletic, and Padres radio host Sammy Levitt. From Manny's promising arrival, to Tatis' confidence, Shildt's approach, roster questions, and the potential youth movement - the guys talk about it all and then some.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2023 the Padres missed out on a Wild Card spot when they finished 2.0 games behind the Diamondsbacks, who went to the World Series. It's entirely possible the Friars could have made that run had they not had multiple injuries to All-Stars down the stretch.This year, things could be dramatically different.Point Loma Nazarene University and the Padres have put together a state-of-the-art biomechanics lab that's designed to maximize athletic performance while keeping players healthier longer. We're talking about some seriously high-tech stuff here. So, how does it work?The OnFriar Podcast went to the source to find out. PLNU Professor of Biomechanics and the President of the American Baseball Biomechanics Society explains how the game is utilizing science and how the new facility puts San Diego atop the field. I will warn you now: you will probably get smarter consuming this content (but that's fun, right?).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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Padres will be in Peoria next week, so who better to get us geared up for Spring Training than a guy who knows this time of year well. Padres TV reporter Bob Scanlan shares his insight on the work that gets done this time of year. How does a prospect know when he's ready? And how much development can happen during the spring? What does Scan think of the re-tooled bullpen? Speaking of the bullpen, Josh Hader got some stuff off his chest about his last season in San Diego. That and more with Scan!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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Spring Training less than two weeks away Derek and Darnay catch up with Eno Sarris of The Athletic. What do we make of this Padres club after a tumultuous offseason? Eno expects Michael King to have a big first season in San Diego, what does he like about the new starter? How does the bullpen look after adding Wandy Peralta? Are we just buying time in the outfield until the kids are ready? What should we expect from Manny Machado? And what on earth does A.J. Preller do to fill out the roster? Eno shares his always valuable insight.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There were finally some moves made around MLB this past week - but none by the Padres. Thankfully Jon & Jim were nice enough to help us kill some. We've seen Joe Musgrove do some team building; Mike Shildt check out another popular San Diego squad; the Padres release their 2024 giveaways; and players who'd fit with the Padres head elsewhere. The guys discuss that and more.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Not enough Padres lived up to the numbers on the backs of their baseball cards in 2023. Who will exceed expectations in 2024? Derek and Darnay take a look at projections for this year's group. Will Xander Bogaerts settle in? Will Manny Machado bounce back? Will Jake Cronenworth return to All-Star form? Will Fernando Tatis Jr. return to MVP-level production at the plate? The guys weigh in on what's anticipated from Padres top hitters and arms this year.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a move no one wants to make, but it could be helpful - if not necessary. Teams are interested in Ha-Seong Kim and the Padres have reportedly discussed dealing the Gold Glove infielder. Is it a necessary step like the Juan Soto trade? Plus the guys explore free agents and trade targets to fill out a roster full of holes.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Padres have a bullpen, and Mike Shildt has a coaching staff! Darnay discusses the news of the last couple weeks with Baseball America’s Kyle Glaser. What should we expect from Woo Suk Go and Yuki Matsui? And how should fans feel about this group of relievers? Shildt introduced his first Padres coaching staff. It features minor league ties and is missing a bench coach - what should we make of all that? Glaser shares his valuable insight on all things Padres.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Conniff from MadFriars travels the country watching and talking to San Diego's minor leaguers. With lots of question marks on the Padres roster, how much help can they expect to get from prospects? Will Merrill and Marsee crash the party? Are reinforcements coming to the bullpen? How are the young top flight pitchers looking? And Ethan Salas - 2024??? John shares his insight with Derek and Darnay.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.