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With NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson 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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On The Batting Order Beat LJ and Brandon break down the best stories in baseball. Releasing every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday join us for some fun times, good vibes, and a well-balanced lineup.
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Episode #252: All-Stars and Draftees
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All-Star gameDraftPadres First HalfAffiliate Rundown:ACL: Colton VincentA: Teen Titans & Walk Off A+: No HitterAA: Kollar, Krob and SnellingAAA: Tirso Ornelas consistentBy Donavan and Roy
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Merrill's the Man, All-Star Profar, Farm Update with MadFriars
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The Padres might be separating themselves in the NL Wild Card race. That should impact their plans for the upcoming Trade Deadline. Will there be prospect huggin' or prospect dealin'? Seems like a good time to catch up with our good friend John Conniff from MadFriars. He discusses the familiar deadline dilemma - who could be part of a deal, and who…
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Live from Oggi's! Dylan Cease Throws a No-Hitter!
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Another live pod from Oggi's! Dylan did it! The second no-hitter in Padres history. The guys discuss his gutty performance. Was his day almost over after seven innings? And a couple Xander Bogaerts bobbles? Amazing! Plus, the Padres took series in Cleveland and Washington to start the second half. What does their stellar last week mean for the upco…
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Padres 2nd Half Predictions: Trades, Wild Card, Stars and More
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After a rollercoaster of a first half, what will the next 63 games bring? Derek and Darnay offer up some predictions for the next two and a half months. What will A.J. Preller pull off at the deadline? Which stars will show up? Can Cy Young Cease come back full time? Will Profar and Merrill keep playing at an All-Star level? And how will it all sha…
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Episode #251: Isaiah Lowe & Jose Luis Reyes Interviews
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Donavan sit's down with Isaiah Lowe and Jose Luis Reyes.By Donavan and Roy
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Episode #250: LIVE from San Diego, it's Friars on the Farm!
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SNELLING & SALAS IN FURTURES GAMEAAA AND BIG LEAGUE GAPJackson Merrill is powering upACL: Spence CoffmanA: EL MUTANTE A+: Enmauel Pinales breaking outAA: Snelling, Krob, Kollar dealingAAA: IS IT TIME FOR A TIRSO CALL UP?By Donavan and Roy
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All-Stars, Walk Offs, and a Necessary Upgrade with Sammy Levitt
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Sammy Levitt joins the show! What's it like having a front row seat to all these walk off wins? Late game heroics fueled the Padres' hot streak. But Arizona slowed them down over the weekend. Mike Shildt doesn't think the bullpen is a problem, but the numbers suggest otherwise. Is that the biggest need at the Trade Deadline? Five All-Stars! The ent…
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Is This a Turning Point? Good Signs, Injury News in Key Stretch
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The Padres came home and wet on a tear. Jurickson Profar is playing like an All-Star starter. Manny is looking Manny-esque. Kyle Higashioka is hitting bombs left and right. Mike Shildt's club continues to show some scrap and it's winning them games. So will this key stretch turn out to be a turning point? The guys discuss that, and what we make of …
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Episode #249: Sam Whiting and Romeo Sanabria Move up
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MLB Minute: Yu Darvish "spreads" the love in Ft. WayneMiLB News: ABS System will be in every AAA stadium next seasonACL: Lamar King Jr. is close to affiliate readyA: Storm play a wild one in VisaliaA+: Josh Mears walks it offAA: Ausitn Krob Dominates the Sod PoodlesAAA: Tirso is tearing it up.By Donavan and Roy
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Should We Be Mad at Manny? Is Waldron The Ace? Everyone's Hurt
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The Padres are back home from a tough road trip. Derek lets us know the vibe in the clubhouse ahead of the Brewers series? Manny didn't hustle. But then he did. And now everyone is writing and talking about it. Should we be made at him? Darnay think it's all overblown. Apparently Matt Waldron is the Padres' stopper. And everyone is injured. On Fria…
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FOTF_248-Romeo Sanabria & Sam Whiting
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15% off all merch with this link: https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTFYu Darvish is going to Ft. Wayne to make a rehab startThe Padres are Padresing again Donavan and Roy discuss if Preller stays even if they make the playoff's.ACL: Yovannki Pascual makes his first startA:Isaiah Lowe continues to shoveA+: Lesko tosses 6 scor…
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Merch Link: https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTFThe Big League club finally sweeps a series.Nate Mondou is PCL player of the week.ACL: Johan Moreno shines.A: Leodalis de Vries Is heating up.A+: Jagger Haynes is a beast.AA: Carter Loewen is a K machine.AAA: A crazy comeback win.…
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Merrill Delivers Padres' First Sweep, Is This a Turning Point?
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The Padres finally swept a series, and took care of a bad baseball team the way they should. Jackson Merrill walked it off, Donovan Solano had a massive swing, and Michael King shoved. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s hitting streak ended, but for a good cause. Two straight walk off wins! Could this be a turning point? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch n…
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Are Padres Just a .500 Team? Adding Injury to Insult as Team Flounders
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The Padres are coming off being swept three games by the Angels. They are now the only team in the MLB to not have a sweep this season. After the series, is it fair to say that they are just a .500 team? They have lost four games in a row and welcome a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Is Manny Machado headed to the IL? Plus, an up…
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Merch Link: 15% off https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTF Debut: Adam Mazur deals in MLB debut 6 IP 1 ER 2 H 2 K 4 BB’s 3 GIDP’s.Exit: Tucupita Marcano banned for life, Jay Groome suspended for one year for gambling on baseballAJ Cassavell's article on Dylan LeskoMadFriars interview with Victor LizaraggaAffiliate RundownACL: …
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FOTF_245-Ryan Wilson & Braedon Karpathios
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15% OFF USING THIS LINK:https://teechip.com/field?coupon=FOTFCODE:FOTF MLB Minute: River Cat Stadium will have renovations to accommodate the A's.MiLB: Parkview to Host MLB X Home Run DerbyACL: Ruben Salinas earned his first win as a pro.A: Ryan Wilson InterviewA+: Enmanuel Pinales pitched seven shutout innings, allowed only one hit, zero walks, an…
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Will Padres Hit Their Stride in June? Plus Shildt, Tatis, Estrada and More with AJ Cassavell
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Padres missed out on their first series sweep of the season against the Marlins. Then Mike Shildt got defensive with reporters again. MLB.com Padres beat writer AJ Cassavell rejoins the pod. Is it fair to call their season a rollercoaster? Shildt wants to control the narrative, and thinks he should be getting different questions. Are they simply a …
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Arraez Fuels Successful Road Swing, Previewing Soto's Return
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All Luis Arraez does is hit. As the Padres took back-to-back series on the road, the Padres' new leadoff man stacked multi-hit games and fueled an impressive week for Mike Shildt's club. The guys discuss the prolific hitter, Xander Bogaerts' injury, an infield shakeup, Fernando's quiet season, Jeremiah Estrada, and Juan Soto's return to Petco Park.…
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Episode #244: Catching Up on MiLB & Youth Baseball News
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The plot thickens with Perfect Games policy of controlling the rights to players likeness. Roy and Donavan JJ Coopers article on what happened to the teams that were contracted. How they rose from contraction and thrived.They also go deeper into JJ's article on the current economics of Minor League players. The improved conditions and pay help play…
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Episode #243: Playing Up (or Down) to the Competition
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The Big league club is playing up to the competition.MadFriars talks to Ryan BergertACL: Lamar King is hitting.A: Rosman Verdugo hit's a pair of bombs.A+: Lesko and Haynes takes a step forward.AA: Austin Krob cruisesAAA: Adam Mazur makes his PCL debut. Merch Link: https://teechip.com/field?coupon=your_coupon…
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Mike Shildt's Presser and a Rocky Week for the Padres
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The Padres followed their best two week stretch of the season with a dud against the Rockies. Did they fall flat, or did a surging Colorado team simply play a little better? That's what Mike Shildt wants us to believe. Darnay and Todd discuss Shildt pushing back on reporters after Wednesday's 8-0 loss. Why the manager is more frustrated with report…
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Episode #242: Youth Ball Is Supposed To Be Fun
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Merch Link: https://www.teechip.com/field?coupon=your_coupon PROMO: FOTFRoy and Donavan discuss Brit Ghiroli's article on Perfect Game having licensing right to the youth's that play in Perfect Game events. They dive deeper into Nathan Martorella thoughts on hitting at the Wolf.ACL: Maikel Miralles makes his state side debutA: Lowe is on High!! aud…
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Weighing the Good with the Bad at the Quarter Point
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The Padres have provides reasons for optimism along with cause for concern. Balance it out and you've got a .500 ballclub at the quarter point of the season. Derek discusses what we've learned so far, and the guys hear what fans are most hopeful about and what has them most worried. Dylan Cease, Jurickson Profar, Xander Bogaerts and the bullpen all…
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FOTF_241-Arraez, Solano, and New Old Friends
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Merch Link: https://www.teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=your_couponUse Promo Code FOTF for 10% offThe boys discuss the Padres trade that brings Luis Arraez to San Diego. Why it's a win win for both teams and players involved.The ACL opened and MadFriars has a questions for Player Development Director Riley Westman. The Affiliate Run…
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Impact of Arraez's Arrival Amid Padres Pitching Concerns
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Friday brought the latest A.J. Preller bombshell. Long coveted hitting maestro Luis Arraez is a Padre and made history with Saturday's four-hit debut. What makes him special and why he'll be a boost to the lineup. Derek and Darnay discuss his fit in the lineup and on the field, and the latest crop of prospects headed out of the system. How does all…
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Playing the "Level of Concern" Game With Some Underachieving Padres
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The Padres won a series against the Reds but there are some issues that need addressing. We figure out how concerning some slow starts are and which players will turn things around in the long run. 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 Dar…
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Is a split at Coors Field OK? Kyle Glaser gives perspective on the Padres 2024 start
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Yes, we would have loved to have seen a series win in Colorado against the bad Rockies. No, we should not be disappointed with a split. National baseball writer Kyle Glaser lends his expertise to what the Padres have done so far, what they need moving forward, and why it's OK to get Coors Fielded sometimes. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch n…
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Leo De Vries is in Lake Elsinore along with J.D. Gonzales and Adan Moreno. Flame Throwing Bradgley Rodriguez heads to High-A.Affiliate RundownThe StormRyan Wilson is a on base machine!! Romeo Sanabria just hits.Ft. WayneLesko Goes 5 innings Griffin Doersching goes on a rampage.San Antonio Krob, Mazur, Snelling and Lizarraga all have solid starts.El…
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FOTF_239-Jacksons and Homers and Walk-Offs, Oh My
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Link to Mech Store: https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-storeIn the MLB minute Donavan and Roy Discuss Jackson Merrill and Jackson Churio's historic game. They then discuss the differences in this years team and last years teamMiLB NewsThe pro's and cons of Diamond Baseball Holdings buying up Minor League Affiliates. Does it give them too mu…
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Pitching Ninja on King, Cease and Padres Retooled Rotation
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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 ep…
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Padres Beat L.A., Mr. Relevant Delivers Statement Win
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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 Me…
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Episode #238: A New Season, A New Rundown
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A new Season is here!! We have a new Affiliate Rundown format. Graham Pauley is sent to AAA we have our thoughts on that. A old friend returns via trade. The Missions are stacked!! Dylan Lesko and Ethan Salas are not only battery mates they are roommates. We roll out a new Affiliate Rundown.By Donavan and Roy
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Padres Flash Potential Ahead of Trip to Dodger Stadium
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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…
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Letting the Kids Play and Padres Prospect Update with MadFriars
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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 a…
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Padres Show Promise in Opening Day Win over Giants
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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 …
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The Bounce Back Season is Here, Padres 2024 Opening Day Preview
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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 mor…
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The Boys are BACK! This episode is chalked full. The Korea Series, Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley make the trip to Korea. #Merrillmadness, SpringBreakout game, MadFriars notes from the Backfields. The Cease trade, MLBPA turmoil, MLB Pipeline's Johnathan Mayo article on the Padres International scouting.…
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Episode #237: Dylan Cease, Korea Series, and the latest Padres prospect news
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The Boys are BACK! This episode is chalked full. The Korea Series, Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley make the trip to Korea. #Merrillmadness, SpringBreakout game, MadFriars notes from the Backfields. The Cease trade, MLBPA turmoil, MLB Pipeline's Johnathan Mayo article on the Padres International scouting.…
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On Friar Live! A Split in Seoul with Greg Garcia, Bernie Wilson
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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…
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Padres Add Dylan Cease, How Much Better Did They Just Get?
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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 …
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Episode #236: Spring Breakout and Roster Discussions
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Go to manscaped.com and use code: FRIARS for 20% off + free shipping.Donavan and Roy discuss the roster for MLB's Spring Breakout series. Who Baseball America chose to be a breakout player.There are a few surprises in the cut to the roster.MLB Pipeline comes out with the Padres top 30. Who has the best tools on the list??It's looking real good for …
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Reasons to be Optimistic about the Padres with Jon Morosi
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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…
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Episode # 235 - Spring Training with Sam Leavitt
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Go to manscaped.com and use code FRIARS for 20% off + free shipping.Roy returns from Spring Training and reports on what he saw in the back fields. the boys discuss what they think the Padres should do with Jackson Merrill's development. Roy sits down with Sam Levitt and talks about his joureny to being the Padres pre and post game show host.…
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Spring Storylines and Early Season Predictions for the Padres
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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 F…
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FOTF #234: Raul Padron, El Paso Hitting Coach
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Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FRIARS at Manscaped.com.El Paso Hitting coach Raul Padron returns to the show. He spent the off season coaching in the Venezuelan League. He discusses the growth he had coaching so many veteran players.He then discusses Eguy, Campusano and then he chooses which players had the best traits at the plate and…
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What Have We Learned so Far at Spring Training
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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, …
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Episode #233 - PLNU + Padres Biomechanics Lab
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Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FRIARS at Manscaped.com.Director of the PLNU Biomechanics Lab Arnel Aguinaldo joins the show and discusses what they do at the Biomechanical Laboratory. He explains how the partnership with the Padres began. He goes into detail what they can do to enhance players performance.…
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Early Spring Impressions - What have Cassavell, Lin and Levitt seen in Peoria?
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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,…
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The Padres have a (somewhat) secret weapon to keep their players healthy in 2024 and beyond
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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 …
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Gearing Up for Spring Training with Bob Scanlan
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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 thi…
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