On today’s episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden discussed some of the options the San Diego Padres have when it comes to constructing their rotation upon the return of starting pitcher Blake Snell. Nick Martinez just threw 7 innings of one run ball last night so he isn’t making the Padres decisions any easier.

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on both games of today’s doubleheader between the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres. Mike Clevinger made his season debut, Manny Machado homered, Taylor Rogers continues to be a great closer, and the Padres got to see Franmil Reyes, Josh Naylor, and Austin Hedges again.

Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on everything that went on during the Padres series win over the Pirates! How are we feeling Friar Faithful?

Ben Fadden discusses all that went on in the Padres series sweep of the Reds! Friar Faithful, how are we feeling?

On Episode 154 of the Talking Friars Podcast/YouTube show, Ben Fadden discusses all that went on during the San Diego Padres first series of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pierce Johnson and Luke Voit were put on the IL, Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger came alive (of course) against the Padres pitching staff, the home plate umpires were an issue again, Yu Darvish somehow didn’t allow a run on Saturday after having 50 pitches through two innings, Sean Manaea and Clayton Kershaw dueled on Sunday afternoon, and Jurickson Profar is simply amazing.

Ben Fadden discusses what Bob Melvin said to Eric Hosmer after the front office ended up not trading him before Opening Day, why Jurickson Profar actually might be able to sustain what he's doing at the plate offensively, how each group of players should be graded after 14 games, and the terrible thing the Red Sox did to Don Orsillo that took away some of the attention from the late Jerry Remy last night.

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden discussed all that went on during the Cincinnati Reds trip to Petco Park to face the San Diego Padres including Tommy Pham turning into Barry Bonds (and I guess a Muay Thai fighter) against his former team, the history of former Padres tormenting them when they come back to play them, Manny Machado staying hot, numerous reporters around baseball trying to turn the Padres into villains, MacKenzie Gore’s second big league start, and more! He was HEATED while talking about the Pham slide and reporter's trying to make the Padres look bad so you don't want to miss it.

Ben Fadden is joined by MLB.com's prospect guru Jim Callis to discuss what he has seen early on from MacKenzie Gore and C.J. Abrams in the big leagues, if Abrams will move to the outfield, Kevin Kopps' chances of impacting the Padres in 2022, Robert Hassell lll and Joshua Mears' 2022 outlook, the great start James Wood has gotten out to this season and if he could exceed his expected major league timeline, Brent Rooker's chances of being on the major league roster this year as a power threat, and if the Padres will have to trade Luis Campusano at some point while he is still under 24.

Ben Fadden goes live after Sunday night's game to discuss all that went on during the San Diego Padres first home series of the year against the Atlanta Braves including MacKenzie Gore's debut (breakdown included), what's wrong with the offense, Wil Myers' injury, Austin Adams possibly getting Tommy John surgery, and more! After that he previews the Friars next series against Joey Votto and the Cincinnati Reds.

Ben Fadden sits down with Fox Sports Baseball Analyst Ben Verlander to discuss what was good and bad about the first week or so of the Padres season, how the Friars first home game of 2022 went (spoiler: it went pretty good), why Verlander did NOT have the Padres ranked in his top ten preseason power rankings, and more!

Ben Fadden talks with fellow Padres fan Borna Nazari about the series loss to the Giants, the terrible umpiring job on Monday night, Alex Cobb and Logan Webb dominating in the last two games of the series, Wil Myers the pitcher, what we should expect out of MacKenzie Gore in his first big league start, Mauricio Dubon bunting in a nine run game, Mike Schildt temporarily getting into some hot water, and much more!

On episode 147 of the Talking Friars podcast/YouTube show, Ben Fadden discussed Yu Darvish and Sean Manaea’s amazing starts in the San Diego Padres first two games of the season, Eric Hosmer starting off his season hot like usual, C.J. Abrams’ first major league series of his career, how Blake Snell looked on Sunday, MacKenzie Gore trying to knock the door down in Triple-A, and Chris Paddack’s negative comments regarding the Padres uniforms.

On today’s episode of the Talking Friars Podcast/YouTube show, Ben Fadden discussed A.J. Preller finding his closer hours before rosters had to be submitted, why the Padres seem to have won the Minnesota Twins trade right now, the backgrounds of Taylor Rogers and Brent Rooker, C.J. Abrams making the roster, a few Opening Day roster surprises, and a Diamondbacks versus Padres Opening Day preview!

Opening Day is tomorrow so Ben Fadden sat down and gave you a preview of the San Diego Padres April schedule. Then, he makes his Padres season predictions (the Padres team MVP, breakout and comeback player of the year, rookie of the year, and HR leader), MLB season predictions (division winners, wild card teams, championship series matchups, and World Series matchup), and MLB award predictions (rookie of the year, manager of the year, MVP, Cy Young, and comeback player of the year)

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast/YouTube show, I was joined by Jim Russell of XTRA 1360 to discuss whether Ryan Weathers and/or Chris Paddack will get dealt, if there’s actually a good chance MacKenzie Gore will make the roster, who A.J. Preller should acquire to upgrade the left field position and if he’ll be able to trade Eric Hosmer, and who should get the first shot at being the closer this season. We ended the show with some bold predictions regarding a few key Padres players such as Yu Darvish and Luke Voit before Jim answered some over-unders I presented to him.

On tonight’s episode of the Talking Friars Podcast/YouTube show, I discussed Sean Manaea’s first spring training start with the San Diego Padres, when he and Joe Musgrove will pitch first during the regular season, what to make of Ken Rosenthal’s comments today regarding the Eric Hosmer no-trade that went on this past weekend, and Ha-Seong Kim had himself a day at spring training today.

Ben Fadden was the first fan to go live on Sunday following the massive trade made by the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics. Sean Manaea is heading to San Diego and A.J. Preller didn't even have to give up a top ten prospect for the deal to happen! There are many effects of this trade that are discussed in this episode including where the Padres payroll stands after the move, what acquisition could come next, if MacKenzie Gore is expendable or not, and Manaea's contract situation.

On Saturday night's edition of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden discussed how the San Diego Padres and New York Mets couldn't come to agreement on a deal that would have sent Eric Hosmer, Emilio Pagan, and Chris Paddack to Queens and Dom Smith to San Diego. Also, he talks about Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. being ranked higher than Nolan Arenado on MLBN's Top 100 players right now list before getting into how great of a deal this would have been for the Padres if it could have happened.

On today’s episode of the Talking Friars podcast/YouTube show, I was joined by XTRA 1360’s Jon Schaeffer to discuss the following topics regarding the San Diego Padres: A.J. Pollock traded from the Los Angeles Dodgers, does Andrew Friedman now go make a run at Bryan Reynolds? Why A.J. Preller should actually be given a good grade this offseason, C.J. Abrams is going to make the roster but it isn’t just because of his play. Why didn’t the Pad,res start giving Abrams reps in the outfield before this year? Is Bryan Reynolds worth giving up so much talent? Odds of Preller getting rid of Eric Hosmer by the trade deadline. Why fans should overreact more to Blake Snell’s bad first outing than Mike Clevinger’s. How the Padres should construct their rotation. When the Padres might think about giving the closer’s job to Dinelson Lamet. Padres 2022 over-under game (team wins this year, innings pitched for Snell, outfield combined home runs, and games played for Fernando Tatis Jr.)

Ben Fadden wetn live after the San Diego Padres spring training matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks to discuss the Padres' conversations with the Pittsburgh Pirates about All-Star Bryan Reynolds, C.J. Abrams potentially playing some outfield and what that means for Trent Grisham, Eguy Rosario being optioned back to the minors, Jake Cronenworth being snubbed in MLB Network's Top 100 list, MLB's new Home Run Derby, A.J. Preller trading for an infielder, Nick Martinez and Blake Snell's most recent starts, Yu Darvish being named Opening Day starter, and much more!

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube Tuesday to discuss Mike Clevinger’s rocky spring training debut, Emilio Pagan’s struggles this week, the new Padres jerseys that will be unveiled this summer, Matt Beaty speaking for the first time as a Padre, Bob Melvin laying out an intriguing rotation possibility, and the Padres local and National broadcast schedule.

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube right after the Padres traded for Dodgers outfielder Matt Beaty on Monday morning. He gives his thoughts on the deal, if the Padres have a new starting outfielder, who they gave up in the trade, and what this means for the Opening Day roster!

Ben Fadden went live Sunday night after the Padres spring training win against the Guardians to discuss the latest injury updates on Drew Pomeranz, Jose Castillo, and Manny Machado. Also, he got into Yu Darvish dazzling with Austin Nola behind the plate, Jake Cronenworth and Wil Myers showing off some oppo power, and where Victor Caratini might end up if the Padres decide to trade him.

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube on Saturday night after the Padres spring training tie versus the Cubs to discuss Blake Snell’s first game action, Manny Machado dealing with back tightness, AJ Preller bringing in a new pitcher, Ryan Weathers competing for the fifth starter spot, CJ Abrams making it hard for the Padres to keep him down, and Luke Voit hitting his first homer in a Padres uniform!

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube Friday night after the Padres spring training game vs the Dodgers to discuss Nick Martinez and Chris Paddack’s days, Emilio Pagan reflecting on his struggles last year, AJ Preller’s comments about the roster, the potential new slogan, and who the left fielder will probably be on Opening Day!