The Friarside Chat

It’s April 3, 2025, the Padres are undefeated to start the season and playing really good baseball. On top of that, the Padres also signed another young superstar to a long term contract! Join Vince and Brandon and they discuss all things Padres baseball and explain WHY the padres are having so much success. 

0:00 Intro 

0:55 Merrill Extension

9:42 What’s working for the Padres right now?

22:13 Former Padre Fan Favorite busted for PEDs

27:02 Cubs and A’s

Today is 3/26/2025 the Padres are just about set to face off against the Atlanta Braves on MLB opening day 2025. The roster is complete and there are some BIG questions marks. Join hosts, Brandon and Vince as they break down the roster and what to look forward to this MLB season!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:24 Roster - Pitchers
8:19 Roster - Batters and Bench
31:07 - Braves vs. Padres Series Preview
34:24 - Quick Hitters, Padres Predictions

It's 2/14/25, pitchers and catchers have reported to MLB Spring Training. After a quite offseason the Padres have finally made some FA signings. Vince and Brandon break down those acquisitions and talk about what that means for the outlook of the 2025 season. 

In the first TFC episode of 2025, Brandon and Vince discuss the Padres 2025 offseason news... and lack of roster moves. Missing out on Sasaki hurts, and so does the ownership drama. What now? Time to trade.  

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Sasaki to LAD
9:39 Ownership Drama
13:30 Padres Offseason Moves so far
24:20 Trade Rumors
34:12 Outro

The Padres have advanced to take on the Dodgers in the NLDS! Join TFC's Vince Mori as he breaks down the series and the key to Padres Success. (2024 MLB Playoffs)

0:00 Intro
0:52 Padres v. Braves Recap
3:21 Non-Story
4:47 Who Ya Got?!, Padres v. Dodgers
12:35 Padres Keys to Success

The Padres are in the playoffs and the Braves are coming to Petco Park. Join hosts of "The Friarside Chat" Vince and Brandon as they break down the series and make their predications! (Episode Recorded 9/30/24)

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Padres v. Braves + Pitching Matchup
8:26 Who ya got!?
18:00 Keys to Victory
23:08 Playoff Bracket Challenge

The Friar Side Chat is back! Join hosts Brandon and Vince as they talk about standings and playoff hypotheticals. October baseball is just around the corner!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:35 Current Standings + Playoff Picture
9:30 Keys to Padres Success
14:47 Kim Injury
17:40 A look Ahead
22:07 Outro

It's 6/28/24 the Padres are coming off an epic series and sweep of the Nats. Their current Record is 44-41 which is good enough for 2nd place in the NL West and to hold the second WC position. The trade deadline is about 30 days away, will Preller make any crazy moves? Join Vince and Brandon this week and they dive into all these topics and more!

Chapters:
Intro - 0:00
How good are the 2024 Padres? - 1:40
Profar is the MAN - 8:43
Interested or Not Interested - 24:10
A look ahead - 35:10

LUIS ARRAEZ is a PADRE! TFC break down the trade, the value, and what it does for the 2024 team. The Padres sit at .500 right now in early May, which way will the pendulum swing?!

Chapters:

0:00 Intro 

00:45 Luis Arraez Trade

7:40 Musgrove to IL

12:55 Bullpen Struggles and Roles

19:20 Assessing the Record Season Series so far

23:04 Defensive Progression of Merrill

24:55 Outro

The Padres are off too a 7 - 8 start for the 2024 season, doesn’t seem too great but things might be looking better than the casual fan might think. This week Brandon and Vince talk about Padres highlights, bullpen question marks, key performances, and look ahead to the upcoming match ups against the Dodgers and Brewers. 

Chapters:

0:00 Intro + Schildt Strategy

6:47 Monday’s HISTORIC Comeback Win

13:00 Is the Bullpen a problem?

20:15 Offensive Standouts: Cronenworth, Profar, Campusano, Merrill

25:00 Petco Park in 2024

26:30 A look ahead: LAD & MIL

34:06 Outro