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Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

For fans of the San Diego Padres.Ben Fadden talking about the San Diego Padres--and a little bit about other San Diego Sports! Former guests include MLBN"s Matt Vasgersian, Lauren Shehadi & Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, former Padres Clayton Richard and Heath Bell, Padres radio voice Jesse Agler, 97.3 The Fan"s Steven Woods & Paul Reindl, & San Diego Sports 760"s Marty Caswell, Jon Schaeffer & Jim Russell! Ben has been a diehard Padres fan since he was a kid & his family has had season tickets since

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62:35

Soto Has Oblique Strain + Nola Exits Padres vs. Cubs...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/20

It was a scary scene against the Chicago Cubs today, as San Diego Padres starting catcher Austin Nola was carted off the field after being hit by a fastball in the face. What's the latest update on Nola and what would the catching situation look like without Nola? Julio Teheran got the start in Mesa. Is he trending towards not making the roster? Plus, Nick Martinez spoke to the media for the first time since arriving back in Peoria from the World Baseball Classic. All that and more discussed on the

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72:24

Padres Fans 1st Look at Tatis, Soto, Machado &...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/19

It's been a few days since the last episode came out so there's a lot to talk about. Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts were in the Padres lineup Saturday together for the first time. Tatis got his first homer the night before. There's good news on Adrian Morejon's health. And is it surprising that every Padre is back from the World Baseball Classic except for Yu Darvish? All that and more discussed on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round

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39:52

Padres Opening Day Roster Projection #2 | 364

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/14

The San Diego Padres have made a couple of moves since my first Opening Day roster projection last month. A.J. Preller has added Michael Wacha to be in the rotation and Rougned Odor to compete for one of the bench spots that is up for grabs. In this episode you'll hear my updated roster predictions. Do you agree with them? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel:

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59:03

Manny & Soto Star in Dominican Republic’s Win | 363

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/14

Manny Machado got off to a slow start in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday but he made up for it with his offense on Monday. The Padres star third baseman homered after nearly doing so in his first two at-bats. Juan Soto had a huge day himself, scoring three times, smashing his first WBC home run to the second deck and throwing a runner out at home. Will the Dominican Republic ultimately advance out of pool play? Plus, Fernando Tatis Jr. was back on the field today in Cactus League play. All

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66:41

Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Knee Contusion + Nick Martinez...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/13

A day after getting his first hits of Spring Training, Fernando Tatis Jr. was scratched from the lineup with a left knee contusion. Adrian Morejon then had to leave Sunday’s game with an elbow issue. Should we be concerned? Plus, Craig Stammen told Kevin Acee on Sunday that he’s unlikely to pitch again after injuring his shoulder on Friday. How should he be remembered as a Padre? And last but not least, Nick Martinez made the start for Team USA against Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. How’d he

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54:51

Tatis Gets First Hits of Spring Training + Crismatt...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/12

The World Baseball Classic is in full swing, as Nabil Crismatt, Luis Garcia, Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Xander Bogaerts, Yu Darvish and Ha-Seong Kim have all represented their countries in at least one game. Crismatt (4 IP, 1 ER), Kim (HR) and Soto (2 2B) had the best days on Saturday. Plus, there was positive news coming out of Padres camp today, as Fernando Tatis Jr. got his first hit of the spring (then stole second base) and Joe Musgrove threw a bullpen session just 12 days after fracturing his

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66:09

Kim & Darvish Face Off in WBC + More Injuries for the...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/11

One of the reasons why the World Baseball Classic is so special is because it presents matchups we wouldn’t get to see during the season including Yu Darvish facing Ha-Seong Kim. How did it turn out? Plus, the Padres have started sending players to their minor league camp and a couple injuries have happened over the last few days. All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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64:59

Revisiting the Padres Aaron Judge Pursuit + Juan Soto...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/10

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal wrote an in depth piece today detailing Aaron Judge’s free agent journey back to the New York Yankees. The San Diego Padres made a late run at the reigning American League MVP and made an offer “that blew everybody else out of the water”, according to Judge. Is it better that San Diego didn’t land Judge? Plus, Juan Soto is almost cleared to leave for the World Baseball Classic and Adam Engel is seeing his first back field game action this spring. All that and more on the

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51:25

Juan Soto Resumes Baserunning + Joe Musgrove Back...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/09

Julio Teheran and Brent Honeywell continued their quest for roster spots in today’s Cactus League game. Why could the San Diego Padres feel the need to put them on the Opening Day roster? Plus, there are positive updates from Peoria on Juan Soto and Joe Musgrove. Xander Bogaerts and Team Netherlands got the win last night in the World Baseball Classic opener and they are back at it tonight while Ha-Seong Kim and Team Korea will play their first pool play game in Tokyo. All this and more discussed on

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20:23

Manny Machado’s Trainer Talks Extension, Padres...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/08

Manny Machado’s trainer, Nick Soto, sat down with me before the San Diego Padres season to talk about the following topics: Machado’s extension Manny not winning the NL MVP last season How he felt when Machado got hurt in Colorado and how long Manny should’ve been out for What his offseason work looked like What Machado’s wife, Yainee, is like Machado’s nutrition Who he’ll be pulling for in the World Baseball Classic! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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67:15

San Diego Padres World Baseball Classic Preview! | 356

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/08

The World Baseball Classic kicks off tonight so I’ll give you all the information you need as a Padres fan to get ready for the tournament! Plus, how did Seth Lugo look in Peoria and what’s the latest update on Juan Soto? All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off

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62:33

Should the Padres Allow Juan Soto to Play in the...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/07

The big news coming out of Padres camp today is that Juan Soto, who was supposed to travel to Miami today to join the Dominican Republic team in preparation for the World Baseball Classic, is still in Peoria to get treatment on his calf that has kept him out of Spring Training games since last Thursday. Should the Padres allow Soto to go play in the WBC if his calf isn’t fully ready to go? Plus, reaction to the Padres facing off against the Dodgers in Cactus League action this afternoon. Subscribe

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42:07

Snell Makes First Spring Training Start + Musgrove...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/06

We had already seen Seth Lugo and Nick Martinez pitch multiple times in Cactus League games but hadn’t seen Blake Snell yet. That changed on Sunday afternoon, as he took the mound in Peoria to face the Oakland Athletics. Plus, there seems to be positive updates coming out of camp about Juan Soto’s calf after he’s missed the last couple of games. He’ll be heading to Miami to start preparing for the World Baseball Classic with Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz and Luis Garcia tomorrow. Kevin Acee also gave

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63:51

Tatis Returns to RF + Hader & Suarez Make Cactus...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/05

The San Diego Padres were back on Bally Sports San Diego today so some fans got to see Fernando Tatis Jr. play for the first time in 2023. Plus, some of the big names in the 2023 bullpen made their first appearances this spring. We also learned Juan Soto won’t be playing for the Padres until he returns from the World Baseball Classic due to calf soreness. Should there be concern? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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88:17

Padres Expected to Pursue Juan Soto, Josh Hader...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/04

The San Diego Padres played the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League action tonight. What are some things to take away from the night? Plus, New York Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen took it to far when talking about Joe Musgrove’s fractured toe. Jon Heyman is reporting the Padres will be reaching out soon to Juan Soto and Josh Hader regarding potential extensions. Should we expect them to get either of them locked up? All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round

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59:44

Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes 2023 RF Debut | 351

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/03

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Spring Training debut was not available to watch live earlier this week but it was today when he played right field and led off against the Seattle Mariners. How did he look hitting in front of Juan Soto and Manny Machado? Plus, Stephen A. Smith owes Manny Machado and the city of San Diego an apology. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel:

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46:32

What Could Rougned Odor’s Role Be with the Padres? | 350

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/03/02

The San Diego Padres made a surprise addition to their clubhouse this morning in Rougned Odor. Does he have a chance to make the Opening Day roster? Plus, Nick Martinez is looking good as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic and it doesn’t seem like Juan Soto’s calf is an issue. All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB

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55:15

Tatis Returns, Reacting to Manny's Padres Extension...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/02/28

Another eventful day at Padres Camp in Peoria. The day started with the unfortunate news that Joe Musgrove will be sidelines for at least two weeks after breaking his toe while working out. Then Manny Machado spoke to the media after officially signing his 11-year extension. Finally, Fernando Tatis Jr. debuted in the Cactus League as the DH against the Giants. I react to all of that in the latest episode of Talking Friars! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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63:18

Tatis’ 2023 Debut is Tomorrow + Padres Offense...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/02/28

It has been a pretty good 48 hours for the San Diego Padres. Manny Machado agreed to a huge extension that will keep him in San Diego for the rest of his career. The Padres offense then scored 18 runs later that day. Fernando Tatis Jr.’s return was officially announced for Tuesday. And finally there’s been some encouraging outings from the Padres pitching staff early on. I give my thoughts on all of that in this episode of Talking Friars! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round

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76:25

REACTION: PADRES SIGNING MANNY MACHADO TO 11-YEAR...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/02/26

Ben Fadden gives his instant reaction to the San Diego Padres signing Manny Machado to a 11-year $350 million contract extension that will keep him in a Padres uniform for the rest of his career! #Padres #MLB #Baseball Subscribe for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Get $20 off your first SeatGeek order using the code "TALKINGFRIARS"

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