On Friar, A San Diego Sportswrap Podcast

The Cardinals wasted little time deflating the excitement around the Padres first playoff game in 14 years. Chris Paddack's tumultuous season continued in the biggest start of his career, setting up a must-win with Zach Davies on the mound. Derek and Darnay recap Game 1, discuss Paddack's struggles, the domino effect of Lamet and Clevinger's absence, Davies, and the outlook on the rest of the series.

San Diegans know the Padres. But in a season where we only saw teams from the West, the Cardinals are a bit of an unknown. We went to KSDK sports anchor Frank Cusumano, who's covered the Redbirds for nearly 3 decades, for a look behind enemy lines at what St. Louis will bring to Petco Park for the playoffs.

How are the Padres looking with less than a week to go before the playoffs arrive? MLB.com's Mike Petriello shares his outlook on the team heading into a strange postseason. How concerned should fans be if Mike Clevinger can't pitch? He also discusses potential matchups, and the impact a quirky season and unique Wild Card series could have. The guys discuss Zach Davies, rotation decisions, and Mike shares his picks for NL MVP and Rookie of the Year.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

Exactly one year ago we did our first emergency podcast because the Padres fired Andy Green. Fast forward 12 months and the Padres are here, and they're the real deal. After 14 years away, San Diego gets to enjoy playoff baseball - and fans get to bask in their team's long-awaited return. Derek and Darnay discuss their dramatic turnaround, and the opportunities ahead. Plus, they hear what Jayce Tingler, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Eric Hosmer had to say after punching their ticket to the postseason on Sunday. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The regular season goes to the Dodgers, but for the first time in a long time the Padres can say 'see you in October'. Derek and Darnay discuss the state of the rivalry with longtime NBC LA sports anchor Fred Roggin. What's the Dodgers' outlook on a newly competitive Padres club? And how has Fernando Tatis Jr.'s appeal spread to Los Angeles? Fred also answers an important question: do the Dodgers want to play the Padres in October?To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

MVP? Looking like it. Rookie of the Year? Duh. But what other awards could belong to Padres by year's end? Derek and Darnay discuss Tatis' case for Most Valuable Player (4:32), and Cronenworth's runaway ROY campaign (21:27). They discuss the moves AJ Preller has made that could land him some recognition (29:29), as well as Jayce Tingler's shot at Manager of the Year (36:07). Before Derek throws his support behind Wil Myers (!!!) for an award of his own (39:02). The guys wrap up with Three Up, Three Down - featuring Trevor Rosenthal, Chris Paddack, Eric Hosmer, Jorge Mateo and more (47:06).To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

It is the year of Tatis, and everyone is showing love to the Padres and their young phenom. That includes Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman, of Cespedes Family BBQ and the Baseball BBQ podcast. They discuss their unlikely rise to fame among baseball fans (2:01), before turning their attention to the Padres and the team's bandwagon - which could get awfully full come October (7:22). M's fan Jordan shares his thoughts on the Taylor Trammell-Austin Nola deal (19:26). Then the guys turn their attention to the summer of El Nino (28:02), and with the help of the B.O.A.R.D rank the five best things about Fernando Tatis Jr. They wrap up by discussing their thread of MLB player debuts, and what they've learned from that exercise.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday ni

Over three days AJ Preller made six trades featuring 26 players - and in the process solidified the Padres as contenders in 2020. Derek and Darnay assess the moves that filled some clear areas of need, and discuss how they positioned themselves for the big prize at the deadline - starting pitcher Mike Clevinger. Hear from Clevinger on joining the hottest team in baseball (18:03), as well as Jayce Tingler (28:20) and Preller (42:05) on the deals - which set them up to compete in 2020 and beyond.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

Race and sports intersected this week when teams and leagues postponed games to call attention to social injustice, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Longtime Phoenix sports anchor Bruce Cooper joined Derek and Darnay to share his experience with racism, as well as his perspective on recent events and the the response in sports and society.

Remember when Pham and Hosmer went back-to-back to take a 2-0 lead over the Dodgers? That feels like months ago. The last week saw Paddack blow up, then bounce back; the Padres drop five straight; the Padres win three straight; Yates and Pham get hurt; everyone hit grand slams; and Tatis and Tingler take center stage in the hottest topic in sports. Longtime AP sports writer Bernie Wilson helps the guys sort through it all. They take aim at baseball's unwritten rules, which everyone hates yet no one can get rid of (3:20). Before discussing Jayce Tingler and his part in this week's controversy (25:45). The guys wrap up with Three Up, Three Down - featuring Tatis, Pham, Profar, the bullpen and more. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego

The Padres will always have a rivalry of sorts with the Dodgers. But in 2020, it's a rivalry in the truest sense. Derek and Darnay discuss the different vibe around their matchups this season, and how the Padres have gained ground on the perennial NL West Champs (2:31). In this week's edition of Three Up, Three Down they talk Hedges, Lamet, Pham, Pomeranz, national attention and more. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Fernando Tatis Jr. hype train has left the station. Baseball fans everywhere are learning what Padres fans discovered a year ago - El Niño is special. Derek and Darnay discuss the 21-year-old's meteoric rise, following an insane weekend for the shortstop. Not only is he a star, he's the kind of star every fan wants on their team. The guys take a look at the staggering start to his career, and what makes him so good. Plus, they look ahead to another series with the Dodgers and what to expect from their lone trip of the season to Los Angeles.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

Tony Gwynn is unquestionably the best Padre of all time. But could Fernando Tatis Jr. end up taking that title? For the answer we go to Bill Center, who's covered the Padres for about four decades. Bill gives us the inside scoop on why he thought Dinelson Lamet could be a front line MLB starter when the righty was in Lake Elsinore, how the Friars can not just get into ... but make noise in the playoffs, and why we shouldn't get too excited about a hot start by Wil Myers quite yet.

The Padres first week of the season could've been a whole lot worse! And it should've been even better. Derek and Darnay assess the (mostly) good and bad from the first six games. Three Up, Three Down is back (1:39), with a look at promising trends, Tatis, Myers, Hedges, Tingler and more. The guys discussed a tough afternoon for Yates, that maybe shouldn't be all that surprising. Then wonder what's wrong with Eric Hosmer. They take a look at the rotation (32:41), and reassess their outlook on this unique season in the light of the Padres' play and a major decision made by the league (40:39). To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

Baseball is finally here. After nearly 10 months between games, the Padres return Friday for game one of the 2020 season. We made it, folks. Derek and Darnay discuss the Opening Day roster and the ongoing questions in a rotation that doesn't include either star pitching prospect (3:20). What kind of role should we expect for Edward Olivares? They address that, other roster questions and the Opening Day lineup (15:15). Then the guys turn their attention to Chris Paddack, and hear from the second year ace on taking the hill Friday (27:51). Before wrapping up with more thoughts on Opening Day, the weird environment around the sport and heightened expectations (36:06).To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Padres are getting ready for their first game since March against another big league team. Outfielder Trent Grisham joins the OnFriar Podcast to talk about safety protocols, Summer Camp so far, how the Friars teenagers look, and just how crazy a year it's been.

To get the pulse of the Padres with a week to go before Opening Day, Derek and Darnay checked in with Padres Field Reporter Bob Scanlan. They discussed the strange experience of playing in front of empty stadiums, and plans for sound in the stadiums and on broadcasts. The guys also discussed the competitive nature of intrasquad games. What's the key to the Padres stacked farm system, and players having success once they make it to the bigs? And who will be the biggest surprise on the 30-man roster? Scan shared his insight on all those topics, and more.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

With the Padres are winding down the first week of Summer Camp, Darnay and Todd pass along their early thoughts on the club's return to Petco. What's the environment like around the team at Petco Park? The guys discuss how coronavirus precautions are impacting media and fans (2:03). While teams have had issues with the testing process, that part has gone smoothly for the Padres - despite having two players test positive (11:19). The guys turn their attention to the schedule, and how it turned out favorably for the club (24:03). Then finish up with some thoughts on the roster itself, and how well suited the team might be for an unusual season (37:14). To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

With the Padres back at Petco Park, Derek and Darnay discuss their expectations for Spring Training 2.0 (3:46). They discuss some changes made because of coronavirus, how the team could adjust to a new-look season, what players could play an important role, and some lingering concerns. Then Darnay checks in with MLB.com Padres beat writer AJ Cassavell about the team's player pool, and what we learned when the club released its list (24:59). Derek and Darnay continue their chat about players to watch, roster management, and questions they have heading into camp (37:02). Then Todd Strain takes over for a chat with competitive eater Crazy Legs Conti (57:25). They talk about the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, legends like Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi, and Conti's experiences as a professional eater.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and a

We're getting a 60-game MLB season. So what's that mean for a statistic-driven game like baseball? How many home runs will lead the league? Can anyone hit .400 and if so does it mean anything? Will a relief pitcher lead the league in wins? Author, statistician, former Marine and baseball nut Ryan Spaeder joins the OnFriar Podcast to break down the numbers.