Pitching Ninja on King, Cease and Padres Retooled Rotation

The Padres won a series against the Reds but there are some issues that need addressing. We figure out how concerning some slow starts are and which players will turn things around in the long run.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yes, we would have loved to have seen a series win in Colorado against the bad Rockies. No, we should not be disappointed with a split. National baseball writer Kyle Glaser lends his expertise to what the Padres have done so far, what they need moving forward, and why it's OK to get Coors Fielded sometimes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of our favorite guests is back! Rob Friedman is better known as Pitching Ninja and he returns to share his insight on the Padres' new look rotation. Michael King flirted with a No-No Wednesday. Dylan Cease looks like the ace of the staff. But Joe Musgrove has been shaky and Yu Darvish is on the IL. 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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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 on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derek and Darnay catch up for a bonus episode. The Padres continue to look tougher and more resilient than last year's group. Friday's comeback was followed by a win that Jurickson Profar described as a 'message'. Mr. Relevant took a step back from the war of words but let his bat settle the score. Plus Manny Machado keeps heating up and Jackson Merrill does not look like a 20-year-old.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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 on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's hard to tell who this year's Padres truly are based on an up and down start. Hopefully Wednesday offered a preview of things to come. Derek and Darnay discuss their first series win over the Cubs, and the challenge ahead at Dodger Stadium. Jurickson and Jake are raking. Ha-Seong Kim has had some surprising missteps. Is Manny heating up? Should Shildt mess with the lineup? Any concerns after rough starts from Yu and Joe? 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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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 on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off a trip to the backfields John Conniff of MadFriars returns to the pod. Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley broke camp with the big leaguers - what have they shown so far? Will Pauley play enough (and well enough) to stick around? John lets the guys know who caught his eye in his recent trip to Peoria. Plus, we're learning where the Padres are sending their top prospects to start the Minor League season. And reports of trade talks with the Marlins means young talent could be on the move.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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 on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It wasn’t just *that* they won, it was *how* the Padres won that has the On Friar guys feeling optimistic about the new season. Derek and Darnay discuss a scrappy performance, a relentless seventh inning and the type of victory we didn’t see much of last year. Jackson Merrill finds ways to contribute and Tyler Wade has been a nice surprise. Xander Bogaerts thinks they may have exorcised some demons and Jurickson Profar is just so much fun. Plus, Yu Darvish was stellar and they have a unique option in the pen in Yuki Matsui. 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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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 on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The time has finally come to put 2023 in the rear view for good. Darnay and Todd provide a preview of Padres Opening Day for the NBC San Diego streaming channel. They share their thoughts on a new look rotation, Jackson Merrill's emergence, Manny's health, our picks for who will have a big season, a unique San Diego sports doubleheader and much more.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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 on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys take the show on the road and wrap up the Seoul Series with some guests at Oggi's in Mission Valley. A tale of two games, and a glimpse at what the lineup's potential. Any reason to be worried about the arms? The guys are joined by former Padre Greg Garcia, who played for Mike Shildt with the Cardinals. And the bro Bernie Wilson shares his take on the club.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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 on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A.J. Preller did it again. Just before leaving for South Korea the Padres made a major splash after a quiet few months. What should we expect from Dylan Cease? How do we feel about the Blake Snell comps? And what do we think of the guys the Padres gave up to get the Cy Young finalist? How much better did the 2024 Padres just get? Plus, the team is in Seoul and Jackson Merrill is with them.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), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).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 on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.