
On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast
With NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp, Derek Togerson and Todd Strain behind the mic, On Friar will cover all things San Diego Padres. Interviews, analysis, behind the scenes ... the ups, downs, and everything in between.
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The Padres are spinning their wheels. After a promising couple games in Colorado they returned home and dropped their series against the Reds. The lineup isn't producing, the rotation and bullpen are spotty, Manny Machado looks worn down and they're losing ground in the playoff race. Fortunately Fernando Tatis Jr. and
Even Mike Shildt and the Padres can admit - things aren't great right now. Eno Sarris of The Athletic returns to the pod to share his thoughts on the club's struggles. Starters have been unreliable. Was one particular deadline deal a mistake? Tatis and Machado homered, but what's to blame for their dips in production?
It was an entertaining series in Seattle. But it was not a good few days for the Padres. After a pair of losses and a Dodgers sweep, San Diego is now looking up at Los Angeles again. The guys assess their division hopes and the Wild Card outlook. It was not a good few days for Padres starters. Michael King should be ba
Just like last week the Padres coasted to three straight wins over the Giants. Derek lets us know what the guys had to say after Thursday's series finale. Will that momentum carry into their series against the Dodgers this time? Fans have been wanting more Ryan O'Hearn, and he proved his value to Mike Shildt's lineup.
The Padres haven't been in first place this late in the season in 15 years! They pummeled Bob Melvin's old club to reach the top spot in the NL West. Now first place will truly be on the line this weekend at Dodger Stadium. Mike Shildt's club has that second half look again. Pitching has been lights out and everyone in
A.J. Preller made a bunch of moves last week, and they have paid off right away. Laureano has been raking, O'Hearn got in the lineup and went deep, and Mason Miller showed his incredible stuff Wednesday. Plus, Nestor Cortes made his debut and JP Sears had a bumpy first appearance. Meanwhile, Xander is looking like Xand