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PODCAST

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

NBC 7 San Diego

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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00:51:27

Gang Back Together, Padres Storylines One Week from...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/03/20

The WBC is over, the stars are back in Peoria and there is one week left before Opening Day. Darnay is joined by Sports Illustrated's Ryan Phillips to hit on the top storylines as the 2026 season approaches. How did we feel about Mason Miller and the end of the WBC? What should we expect from Tatis after a strong performance? The rotation is limping to the start line. How should we feel with Game 1 right around the corner?📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.To join the

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00:49:36

Buehler Debuts, Joe Returns, Lineup Questions with...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Suddenly there are a lot more games on to keep Padre fans entertained. Sammy Levitt joins Darnay from Peoria to discuss developments with the big league club and the arrival of WBC action. How did Walker Buehler look in his Padres spring debut? Joe Musgrove finally returned to the mound - the guys examine his first performance post Tommy John. The bats erupted Thursday. Who has impressed while the stars are representing their countries in the WBC? And who should hit leadoff? Meanwhile, the games

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00:33:01

Ownership News - Drew Brees? Manny Gets Going Before WBC

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/02/27

Initial bids are in for the Padres, and they include an ownership group headed up by a Hall of Fame QB. Drew Brees has teamed up with the CEO of Vuori to make a run at the Friars. Darnay discusses the surprising development with Sports Illustrated MLB Writer Ryan Phillips. He explains why fans should feel really good about the direction the sale is headed. What bidder is he most interested in at this point? The WBC arrives next week and Manny Machado looks ready. Should we be worried about how the

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00:36:23

Preller's Extension Caps Stretch of Big Padres News

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Preller! Seidler! The sale! Castellanos! Manny! Pitching! France! So much is happening! Derek was in Peoria for all of it. The guys discuss.📺 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 @TODDSTRAINNBCSD. or email Derek.Togerson@nbcuni.com.Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night

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00:50:07

The Big Questions as Padres Start First Spring Under...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/02/13

The first Spring Training under Craig Stammen has begun. Derek is about to head to Peoria to catch up with the club. What are the biggest questions facing the new skipper? What's going on with A.J. Preller's future? Would Nick Castellanos be a good fit? What is the state of the rotation? How good can the bullpen be? Will the offensive approach change under new hitting coach Steven Souza Jr? The guys discuss the big storylines and early impressions of Stammen as the man in charge.📺 On Friar is

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00:52:46

Ownership News, a New Bat and FanFest Takeaways

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/02/06

Spring training arrives in less than a week! The Padres added a bat. How will Miguel Andujar fit in? There have been developments on the ownership front. What do we know about the new billionaires that have entered the chat? Who seems like the best fit to take over the club? The guys agree on one of the potential owners. FanFest is in the books - Derek was there and shares his takeaways after catching up with most of the Padres’ stars.📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.To

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00:55:10

Is this Campy's Year? What's Left on the Farm with...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/01/23

Our old friend John Conniff returns to offer his unique perspective on the Padres. What's the state of the roster, and is there anyone in the Minor League system equipped to help out in 2026? How's Ethan Salas doing? Luis Campusano? Is this the year? And will the Padres give him an actual shot? Who should we keep an eye on this spring? An old friend just got dealt. 📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts

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00:59:11

Roster Questions for Now and an Annoying Topic for...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Spring Training is less than a month away. The last week brought more rumors, but once again little to no action. Will a trade to clear salary open the floodgates? Would it make sense to deal Nick Pivetta? Sounds like the Brewers want to move Freddy Peralta - should the Padres get involved? Apparently they checked in on Nolan Arenado. We heard from Craig Stammen - who is still leaning on Mike Shildt, and thinks highly of Luis Arraez. Where we might see Sung-Mun Song play, and could his versatility

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00:52:29

New Year, No Noise, So What's Next for the Padres?

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2026/01/09

After an eventful few days in December things quieted down on the Padres front. The New Year is here and Spring Training is only about a month away - so what on earth is going on? Derek and Darnay discuss the state of the team and the possible avenue for rounding out the roster. Preller is no stranger to making moves during Spring Training, are we going to have to be really patient? Is a reunion with Arraez coming? How do we feel about the current state of the roster? One MLB Insider says they've

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00:28:38

Padres closer Mason Miller Talks Pitching and Joins...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Padres closer Mason Miller explains why he wants to remain in the bullpen and talks about his excitement in joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. 📺 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 @TODDSTRAINNBCSD. or email Derek.Togerson@nbcuni.com. Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV

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00:56:29

Will Preller Pull Off Another Padres Blockbuster?

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/12/12

The Padres didn't make many moves during the Winter Meetings, but they did make tons of noise. Is A.J. Preller cooking up another blockbuster deal? What players would even be involved to make such a thing possible? Should Fernando Tatis Jr. be untouchable? Is Mason Miller on the block? And would that just be a way to get out of a bad contract? The Padres don't plan on moving a top reliever to the rotation, but might they move some to fill needs? The Mets had a rough week, could they look to San

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00:57:11

Padres Rumor Season Includes Owner Chatter, Joe Lacob?

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Baseball's rumor season now includes a new wrinkle for the Padres: ownership buzz! Joe Lacob? A report from the Bay Area suggests the NBA Championship owner might have interest. How good of a fit would he be? In more conventional December chatter, is Jake Cronenworth on the trade block? Dylan Cease has a new home. The Blue Jays also scooped up another attractive starter. How is A.J. Preller going to address this rotation? The guys discuss.📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes

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00:57:27

Preller's Work Cut Out for Him as Moves Begin, and...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/11/21

The stove is starting to heat up, and A.J. Preller has his work cut out for him. Michael King and Dylan Cease are officially free agents. How will the Padres round out the rotation? Wonder what Mason Miller is up to these days...What needs to be done for us to feel good about the Padres' roster going into 2026? Craig Stammen spoke with ESPN, and a couple comments jumped out. Plus, the guys discuss the passing of San Diego legend and 1976 Cy Young winner Randy Jones.📺 On Friar is available on

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00:49:12

Padres for Sale? Seidlers Begin Exploring Their Options

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/11/14

We probably should've seen this day coming. Almost two years to the day of Peter Seidler's passing, the Seidler family announced that they have begun exploring their options for the franchise, including a potential sale. This has layers, from Peter's legacy, to Sheel's stake and the continuing legal unrest. What does it mean for the baseball product in the near and long term? A.J. Preller's contract limbo makes more sense. Could this benefit the club in the long run? In the meantime we bemoan how

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00:34:17

Stammen Makes Strong First Impression, Big Questions...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Craig Stammen put the Padres uniform on again Monday morning, this time as San Diego's manager. Darnay and Todd discuss what we heard, why A.J. Preller felt comfortable handing the clubhouse to the former reliever, and what big questions remain. Stammen admitted a learning curve is ahead. He says he'll keep the club on the path set by Mike Shildt. What role will Ruben Niebla have going forward? And is there any clarity on Preller's future?📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes

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00:51:36

Clubhouse Favorite Craig Stammen Returns in Surprise...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/11/07

The Padres have a new manager, and it's a familiar name, and friend of the podcast! In a surprise decision A.J. Preller passed on Niebla, Pujols and company in favor of former Padres reliever Craig Stammen. He'll have the respect of the clubhouse, will that translate to his new role? He doesn't have any experience as a manager, how concerned should we be? It sounds like Ruben Niebla is coming back. There is an important coaching spot to fill. Albert Pujols as hitting coach? Plus, Michael King and

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00:50:04

Pujols and Niebla Among Finalists, Decision Coming...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/10/30

The Padres are down to the finalists in their search for a new manager. Albert Pujols headlines the list, along with Ruben Niebla and Nick Hundley. How much longer will we have to wait before a decision is made? Derek has settled on an arrangement that could please all parties. Could there be a surprise candidate? Ryan Flaherty?! And will it be a hard sell if they choose someone who doesn't have the familiarity or name recognition of Pujols or Niebla? And still nothing on the future of A.J.

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00:57:17

The Search is On - Pujols Interviews and Preller's...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/10/24

The wheels of another Padres managerial search are turning. Albert Pujols interviewed Wednesday. How soon should we expect a hire to be made? And what is the most important quality the club needs to find in a new skipper? We think A.J. Preller will eventually get an extension, what's the hold up? The guys discuss those and other early offseason topics.📺 On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions

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00:53:37

What to Make of Shildt's Ugly Exit and Another Padres...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Things got ugly again with a Padres manager. Mike Shildt delivered two stellar seasons, but left on an ugly note. Was health the reason for his exit, or was it simply a cover for a contentious clubhouse he needed to get out of? What do we make of this type of exit for the 'Grit Squad' and 'Winners Find Solutions' guy? Are we surprised, given the nature of his interactions with reporters? How much blame falls on the shoulders of A.J. Preller? Will they ever keep the peace for more than a couple

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01:01:38

Shildt Retires, Preller Discusses New Search,...

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast ·

2025/10/15

A.J. Preller is once again looking for a new manager. The surprising Mike Shildt news broke Monday. The Padres' General Manager discussed the decision and provided an outlook on the search and the offseason ahead. What led to Shildt's decision, and how specific were his struggles to the Padres? New reports suggest conflict with others around the club led to his departure. Do we think he's actually done managing for good? Death threats factored into Shildt's retirement and continue to be a stain on

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