We've got less than four weeks to go until Opening Day! Who does it look like the Padres could go with for their 26-man roster? Plus, an action-packed night in San Diego sports on Saturday as SDSU had their senior night and SDFC played on the road without Chucky Lozano. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Mar 10, 2025•54 min
NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp makes his return to the show to talk about some standout players so far in spring training, what needs to happen for the Padres to get to October, if he's surprised San Diego has kept Dylan Cease, what it was like being in the building for San Diego FC's home opener this past weekend and if SDSU can make a run in the tournament! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twit...
Mar 04, 2025•51 min
Some thoughts on San Diego FC's first regular season match in club history. Anders Dreyer scored twice in the second half to stun the defending MLS Cup champions in Carson! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-p...
Feb 24, 2025•26 min
San Diego FC's first season kicks off this Sunday in Carson vs. MLS Cup champs LA Galaxy! We talk about that matchup and what's to come in 2025 for SDFC! Go subscribe to San Diego Futbol for the best soccer coverage in San Diego: https://www.youtube.com/@SanDiego.Futbol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2025•43 min
The Padres needed starting pitching help and they've got some with the addition of 31-year-old Nick Pivetta. What does this mean for Dylan Cease, Michael King and Robert Suarez? Now that they're well over the CBT, are they going to continue to add? Plus, today was pitchers and catchers report day! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagr...
Feb 13, 2025•43 min•Ep. 665
Padres FanFest was today and there were some things we learned. Manny Machado is one of the Padres disappointed by the lack of moves this offseason. Xander Bogaerts will be at shortstop with Jake Cronenworth at second base. Adrian Morejon will be in the bullpen. Fernando Tatis Jr. feels the best he's felt since he was going into the 2021 season. Michael King would be shocked if he gets traded but Dylan Cease has not had any conversations with AJ Preller about his future. Ownership did not show u...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 664
So we know the Padres have money but how much? They bring back Elías Díaz on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with a mutual option for 2026. There are still multiple holes left to fill. Plus, the Seidler ownership they said she said drama continues with Matt Seidler responding to Sheel Seidler in a court filing. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfr...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 663
The Padres were in the final three but end up missing out on Roki Sasaki. He ends up going to the last place we wanted him to: the Dodgers. What's next for San Diego now that this is out of the way? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ga...
Jan 18, 2025•46 min•Ep. 662
Thoughts on the huge news today that Peter Seidler's widow, Sheel, is suing Robert and Matthew Seidler in an effort to gain control of the Padres franchise. We go through the statements from both sides and Sportico's detailed report. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 661
Thoughts on what went on at the Winter Meetings this week. Mike Shildt expressed confidence in his club's ability to sign Roki Sasaki. His agent, Joel Wolfe, talked about the negative Japanese media affecting Sasaki mentally and how him signing with a smaller market team might be beneficial to him. Also, Kevin Acee reported the Padres are having conversations with other teams about Dylan Cease and they haven't yet had contract extension discussions with Luis Arraez. Garrett Crochet was traded to...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 660
As we head into the Winter Meetings, what's the latest rumors in Padres world? Starting pitching, outfield, DH and catcher are among the needs but are there any names linked to San Diego yet? Roki Sasaki is expected to be posted during the week so let the fun begin. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ta...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 659
Isaiah Lowe joins the show to talk about his 2024 season, what he's looking to improve on, who he'd compare himself to, getting to throw to Ethan Salas and how much of an influence Mike Daly and Thomas Eshelman have had on him so far with Fort Wayne. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Appl...
Dec 08, 2024•24 min•Ep. 658
Reaction to the Padres reportedly agreeing on an extension with Mike Shildt. Was this deserved and what might this mean for A.J. Preller's future here? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id15645301...
Nov 06, 2024•39 min•Ep. 657
Reviewing the seasons of Jurickson Profar, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., David Peralta and Brandon Lockridge Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...
Oct 30, 2024•51 min•Ep. 656
Reviewing the seasons of Luis Arraez, Jake Cronenworth, Ha-Seong Kim, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Tyler Wade and Donovan Solano Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 655
Reviewing the seasons of Kyle Higashioka, Elías Díaz and Luis Campusano Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=HJPwdV4TTY27...
Oct 27, 2024•29 min•Ep. 654
Reviewing the seasons of Robert Suarez, Tanner Scott, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Morejon, Bryan Hoeing, Yuki Matsui, Alek Jacob and Wandy Peralta. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id156...
Oct 25, 2024•45 min•Ep. 653
Reviewing the seasons of Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, Michael King, Matt Waldron, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez and Martín Pérez Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: http...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 652
Jim Russell joins the show to talk about the Padres season, their future and us having to watch Juan Soto and the Dodgers play in the World Series. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 S...
Oct 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 651
Reaction to AJ Preller's comments to the media today Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=HJPwdV4TTY27eE66lyN1fw Visit ga...
Oct 21, 2024•57 min•Ep. 650
San Diego Sports 760's Jon Schaeffer joins the show today to talk about the Padres NLDS exit, some of the best moments of the season, A.J. Preller and Mike Shildt's futures and some of the biggest questions facing the club this offseason before ending on San Diego State football. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.in...
Oct 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 649
Reaction to the Padres Game 5 loss vs. the Dodgers in LA. Yu Darvish pitched further than most probably expected and really only made two big mistakes tonight. The problem was they both were homers. The Padres though got plenty of pitches in the middle of the zone and didn't do anything with them. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagr...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 648
Reaction to the Padres Game 4 loss vs. the Dodgers. Dylan Cease only lasted five outs and Bryan Hoeing wasn't on his A game either. The offense was close to scoring a couple times but it was clearly not their night. How do we feel heading into Game 5 on Friday night? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 647
Reaction to the Padres Game 3 win vs. the Dodgers in San Diego. The crowd was LOUD tonight and the Padres rewarded them with the win. Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, David Peralta and Fernando Tatis Jr. starred offensively as the lineup scored six runs--all of them were needed. A grand slam made things interesting the rest of the way but the bullpen came up huge! Who's starting Game 4 Wednesday night? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJH...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 646
Reaction to the Padres NLDS Game 2 win at Dodger Stadium. Yu Darvish was better than most probably expected. Jurickson Profar made perhaps the best catch in Padres postseason history. Fernando Tatis Jr., David Peralta, Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts and Kyle Higashioka went yard. Oh and LA fans embarrassed themselves... Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter....
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 645
Reaction to the Padres Game 1 loss vs. the Dodgers in LA. Both starters didn't go very long and there was a questionable decision made by Mike Shildt tonight. Shohei Ohtani did damage and the broadcast made sure you knew about it...what was the difference in the loss tonight? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instag...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 644
Let's look forward to the Padres upcoming matchup against the Dodgers! What are the pitching matchups looking like? Who could be the x-factors for both teams? And the Dodgers are happy to face San Diego over Atlanta? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple...
Oct 04, 2024•56 min•Ep. 643
Reaction to Padres vs. Braves Game 2 of the Wild Card Series! Joe Musgrove had to exit the game early with elbow tightness so what's the latest there? Plus, who were the standout players tonight and how are we feeling about the upcoming matchup with the Dodgers? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkin...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 642
Reaction to the Padres Game 1 win over Atlanta. Michael King dominated and Fernando Tatis Jr. helped supply all the power San Diego needed on Tuesday night in front of a packed crowd. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-...
Oct 02, 2024•46 min•Ep. 641
The regular season is over and it's time to start thinking about the Padres NL Wild Card series, which starts Tuesday! Padres fan Mark Bartlett joins the show to look back on some of the best moments of the 2024 regular season before getting into how we feel about San Diego's postseason chances. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram...
Sep 30, 2024•48 min•Ep. 640
