On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast - Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Free Agency Primer - King Hits Market, Who Should Pads Target?

Episode 446

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 52:45

The World Series is over, now the fun part begins again for the Padres. Michael King is officially a free agent - business as usual or reason for concern? The guys discuss some names on the market that should be of interest this winter.

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Will Big Three Free Agents Stick Around? Who Stays and Goes?

Episode 445

Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 52:14

As far as Padres free agents go there is a clear big three. Will the club be able to keep Michael King, Adrian Morejon and Ty France around? Derek and Darnay share their thoughts on those three, then dive into the interesting decisions surrounding Pivetta, Laureano, Matsui, Buehler and others. Who should hey keep around to fill the rotation? And what other areas are need of an upgrade this winter?

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Setting the Table for Unique Padres Offseason

Episode 444

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 25:59

What did we learn about the outlook for the Padres in the winter months after spending close to an hour with AJ Preller and Craig Stammen? The duo discussed Stammen's rookie season, important roster questions, the new "All In" ownership, a looming lockout and more. Darnay shares his takeaways as the Padres pivot into offseason mode.

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Better than Expected, but Left Wanting More - a 2026 Recap

Episode 443

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 51:38

The Padres won 91 games and made it to the NLDS. The first half of the year that would have felt like an enormous success. And maybe it was! But after an exhilarating last couple months - it once again feels like there was more left out there for the Padres to achieve. Derek and Darnay put a bow on the 2026 season.

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Manny Nearly Saves Season, Padres Fall Short in Cruel NLDS

Episode 442

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 22:56

Manny Machado getting robbed of a game-tying home run was symbolic of a series in which the Padres always seemed to be so, so close. A fun last couple months comes to an unsatisfying end at the hands of the Brewers.

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Crone and King Deliver, Padres Force Game 4

Episode 441

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 19:37

That. Was. Stressful. The Padres didn't have Mason Miller or Adrian Morejon, but they managed to scrape away a high stress 4-3 win in Game 3. Jake Cronenworth had his biggest swing in four years, and Michael King got six outs to seal the deal. Darnay and Todd relive a nailbiter.

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Brewers Stun Miller and SD, Series 2-0 After Second Gut Punch

Episode 440

Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 35:09

The Padres return home with elimination at their doorstep. Once again San Diego had the lead and the ball in the hands of a stud reliever. Once again the Brewers stunned the Padres, to take a 2-0 lead in the NLDS. Mason Miller was asked to do a lot, and did not deliver. Craig Stammen made a decision at catcher that backfired. And the lineup continues to leave a ton of meat on the bone. Can a resilient team bounce back?

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