On Friar, A San Diego Sportswrap Podcast

No one knows what the next few weeks will hold for the Padres, but we can take a stab at the biggest factors in their postseason fate. Darnay is joined by Jon and Jim of San Diego Sports 760 and the Wrap Up Show to assess the players, strengths and weaknesses that could determine whether or not the club cracks the postseason. The guys discuss their biggest concerns, level of confidence in each starter, and the five most important Padres in the home stretch.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) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Padres' supporting cast stepped up to deliver two crucial wins this week which put them in the driver's seat in the Wild Card race. Darnay and Todd discuss their performances against Arizona and the gap it created ahead of the Brewers. Suddenly things are looking pretty promising for this Padres squad. They've received timely contributions from all over the lineup, while Juan Soto has slumped. The guys share their outlook on the All-Star right fielder, then finish by sharing what they'd like to see from the club this weekend against the Dodgers.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) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Padres emerged from rock bottom and finished a winning month of August on a stellar note. Derek and Darnay discuss where the team stands heading into a series in Los Angeles. Is Josh Hader back to being the team's closer? Manny Machado lit it up in August - why does such a valuable player have such long MVP odds? And how confident are the guys that the Padres will end up in the postseason? Plus, some thoughts on Trent Grisham, Ha-Seong Kim, and appreciation for Wil Myers.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) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Padres scored 9 runs in 6 home games. Their manager says he hopes this is rock bottom. San Diego sports fans probably know better. In an off-day OnFriar Podcast the hosts discuss whether or not we can still expect the Padres to be a playoff team and whether or not the offense will ever get better.On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.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.

Eleven days after news of his 80-game PED suspension Fernando Tatis Jr. met with teammates and reporters. Darnay and Todd discuss what was said by Tatis and the Padres, and shared their thoughts on the star shortstop's apology. How will this impact Tatis going forward? And where do things stand within the clubhouse? Plus, Tatis' time with reporters included an important piece of news. 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 managed to win a couple games in spite of a sluggish lineup. Derek and Darnay examine a nearly teamwide slump that has triggered fears of another late season collapse. Just how bad has it been? Darnay lets us know who dropped off and by how much (it's really bad). Is it chemistry? Getting adjusted to new players? Tatis hangover. Speaking of which - what do we make of the situation now that Tatis has met with the front office, but not the clubhouse? Also, Darnay discusses the pitch that's caused Sean Manaea's struggles, and Derek has found his new closer.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.

At the trade deadline MLB Network's Jon Morosi was among the first to confirm the Padres were landing Juan Soto. In a new OnFriar Podcast we talk with Jon to find out how he got the information, where San Diego now sits on the pecking order of World Series contenders, and why Dyersville, Iowa is such a magical place.

We hoped Juan Soto would be great. We have not been disappointed. The slugger has been an on base machine in San Diego, but another trade deadline acquisition might be doing even more damage. On an off-day OnFriar Podcast, the hosts talk about the one moment that might have fixed the Padres offense, and it came not from a fresh face, but from a guy who was already f#*%!ing here.

The Padres couldn't cap a four day frenzy with a five game sweep of the Rockies, but they did get a huge morale boost from their successful deadline. Darnay and Todd discuss a team that's reenergized, and now better suited to compete - with a test coming in Los Angeles this weekend. What was different about the atmosphere Wednesday? And what do the last two deadlines tell us about the psychological impact that can come this time of year? Plus - what Joe Musgrove had to say after a tough afternoon 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.

By 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Juan Soto played for the Padres, and Eric Hosmer did not. The guys discuss a day that featured deals that altered the landscape of the franchise, and pushed San Diego closer to World Series contention. From the historic nature of the Soto deal, to the excitement in the clubhouse, mixed feelings about Hosmer's departure, and the statement made by the front office - the guys explore the different layers of Tuesday's deals. Plus, some thoughts on the new Padres from a diehard Nats fan who is happy Soto ended up in brown and not blue.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.

EMERGENCY PODCAST! The Padres swung a deal for one of the most dominant closers in the game and didn't give up much for it. Should we be concerned by that? The OnFriar hosts break down the good and bad of the trade for Josh Hader and what it means for the rest of the trade deadline, then share some thoughts on Joe Musgrove's 5-year contract extension.

Let's say the Padres don't land Juan Soto or Shohei Ohtani? They still have to do something. On a new OnFriar Podcast, the hosts provide 6 other trade scenarios to improve the Friars so they aren't left with nothing like at the 2021 trade deadline. Oh, don't worry, they also talk about possible trade packages for the two superstars.

The Padres are in the playoff hunt. Right now they might not be good enough to stay there. But, there are plenty of ways to improve. This week's OnFriar Podcast focuses on which routes are out there and what the best course of action would be, which of course is to land Juan Soto.

This is the worst the Padres have looked all season. But will it last? Darnay and Todd try to stay optimistic about a team that isn't quite fully formed yet. They discuss the concerning signs from the last couple weeks, as well as reasons to stay hopeful. The guys turn it over to Padres Twitter, to gauge how they're feeling in the midst of the team's worst slump of the season.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's no longer too early to draw conclusions about the 2022 Padres - so what does their latest slump suggest about this year's squad? Derek and Darnay discuss their recent struggles, and share some alarming numbers. They discuss the ceiling of the squad as currently constructed, and the need for a deadline deal. If only there was a flashy center fielder in El Paso that could help... The guys also touch on recent pitching struggles, a key series against the Giants, and the arrival of San Diego's City Connect uniforms.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.

Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly has developed a habit of putting his foot in his mouth when doing Padres games. Mike Clevinger made him bite off a few toes. The OnFriar Podcast has some insight on why Brenly says what he says. Then we preview a 4-game series against the Dodgers in L.A. with some bold predictions about Blake Snell, Manny Machado, and who's going to end the weekend in 1st place.

After 31 games in 31 days the Padres got to catch their breath Monday. Derek and Darnay assess what they've seen as the club nears the midway point. Why last year's struggles appear to be a thing of the past. Bob Melvin has made it easy to shrug off a mini-slump. The guys wonder if the national narrative around Manny Machado has started to shift. They look ahead to an important week, and why there's a bit more weight on this meeting with the Dodgers than the last. Plus, thoughts on Gore, Snell and a few guys coming off a rough week at the dish.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 video of Manny Machado's ankle injury was terrifying. But, elite athletes are built differently than us mortals. Machado avoided a broken leg but he'll still miss time. Just how much? The OnFriar Podcast went to Petco Park to find out. In this bonus episode, we update Manny's health status and find out how the Padres play on getting by while their MVP is out.

Jake Peavy is, simply put, one of the greatest Padres of all time. He's an All-Star, a Cy Young winner, and one of the most fiery competitors ever to toe the rubber in San Diego. Amazingly, it's been six years since Jake was in America's Finest City. In this special edition of the OnFriar Podcast, we catch up with Jake to see what he's up to now, how he's finally getting back into baseball, and why he thinks this year (finally) the Padres have a real chance to win a World Series.

For the first time since 2010 the Padres sit alone in first place in the month of June. Derek and Darnay recap an explosive series sweep at Wrigley. Manny Machado made history and continues his MVP pace (3:25). And now he has help (9:51). Joe Musgrove is a starter of the finest quality (15:10). The hit parade against Chicago featured standout performances from Jake Cronenworth and Nomar Mazara (24:31). And they're doing it all without Fernando Tatis Jr. The guys discuss this week's update on the star shortstop's status (30:58). Plus, a notable trade target from the Cubs (33:57), and a home run of a promotional idea that the Padres should definitely steal this year (47:13).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.