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We are still selling the Zamo shirt for the El Paso Child Crisis CenterLink: Linkhttps://chihuahuas.milbstore.com/products/chihuahuas-manager-tee-goteez MLB Minute: Is there a solution to the Left field problem?MiLB Minute: Updated Fangraphs notes on Leodalis de Vries and Ethan SalasAffiliate Rundown:Storm- Bateman squachin’ Tincaps- Hawkins racking up the K’sMissions- Nett bounces backChihuahuas- Matt Waldron working his way back
Shirt Link: https://chihuahuas.milbstore.com/products/chihuahuas-manager-tee-goteez MLB Minute: Introducing David Morgan & Bradgley Rodriguez MiLB Minute: Will Varmmette’s Cal League pitcher of the weekAffiliate Rundown:Storm: Luis Gutierrez is putting it together and Kavares Tears is tearing it up.TinCaps: Eric Yost and Isaiah Lowe had strong May's Missions: Jagger Haynes is starting to pick up steam and Brandon Valenzuela is mashing.Chihuahuas: Jackson Wolf is Howling
Zamo Shirt Link https://chihuahuas.milbstore.com/products/chihuahuas-manager-tee-goteez MLB Minute- Vedder Cup Why? Go HOME!!MiLB Minute- Leodalis de Vries is rising on the prospect listsAFFILIATE RUNDOWNACL- Victor Figueroa is set the complex league on fireStorm- Kash Mayfield leaves his start in the second inningTinCaps- Nerwillian Cedeno is coming aliveMissions- Brandon Valenzuela has a career weekChihuahuas- Jackson Wolf is howling in the PCL
Shirt Fundraiser Link: Link https://chihuahuas.milbstore.com/products/chihuahuas-manager-tee-goteez MLB Minute: Tirso Ornelas and Ryan Bergert get the call!!MiLB Minute: Leodalis De Vries makes history and is Player of the month.Affiliate Rundown:Storm- New names are making wavesTinCaps:Rosman Verdugo is finding his powerLeo makes history Tyson Neighbors is a beast Missions:Jagger Haynes is finding his footingChihuahuas: Reiss Knehr has made an stellar transition to the bullpen
Here's the link to the Shirts: https://chihuahuas.milbstore.com/products/chihuahuas-manager-tee-goteez Link to 12 Gauge Trixie Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zAoZyGJDCR1CCNxNNKJTRMLB Minute: Best Start Eva!!MiLB News: Devin Ortiz Texas League Player of the Week Affiliate Rundown:Storm: Kash Mayfield is Money, Boston Bateman debuts and King Jr. keeps hitting.TinCaps: Clark Candiotti debuts and Pinales shines. Rosman Verdugo has a day.Missions: Starting staff is finding it's way while the bullpen leads the way! Sanabria picks up where he left off! Chihuahuas: Francis Pena debuts and throws smoke, Kolek bounces back and Camy crushing it.Program Note: New format and episode release announcement.
The boys talk about the unfriendly confines of Wrigley Field. Oscar Gonzales get's added to the 40 man roster but at the cost of Tom Cosgrove. The shirts are in EL Paso but we are waiting for a link to post.Affiliate RundownStorm: Some bright spots in a tough Opening WeekendTinCaps: De Vries shines in debutMissions: a Trio of TanksChihuahuas: Ryan Bergert has another strong start
MLB's Kyle Glaser returns to the pod. He talk's about the Padres terrific start and what he think contributes to the team winning.We then discuss the Guys that didn't make the Club. Yes Tirso talk again. The Padres are contending and right now there is no room for a rookie to develop in the Major Leagues. He also says the veterans that were signed have been there before and have a value. He tells us what he thinks Eguy's value is. With a loaded infield he's the odd man out.We also review what talent is pushing to contribute to the big League Club.Affiliate Rundown.
We will be fundraising for The Child Crisis Center of El Paso with the Pete Zamora shirt. All funds after the team store pay for cost will go to the Child Crisis Center of El PasoDonate: https://childcrisiscenterofelpaso.org/Spring training is over and the roster is set for the beginning of the season. Roy and Donavan try to make sense of Prellers roster choices. They discuss what they think will happen to Rguy, Tyler Wade and what Tirso Ornelas has to do to get his first Big League call up. Then they discuss the pitching staff and what prospects were surprises in camp.
David Lamm owner and trainer of Omaha the Bat Dog joins the show!Dave talks about the origins of Omaha and raising her and then begin the training.There are a lots of funny story's where mistakes become a part of the fun!
New MadFriars Correspondent Clark Fehrenthold joins Roy and Donavan to dive deep his first Top 30 prospect list. He explains his methodology and the we dive deep into the list.
El Paso Chihuahuas Manager Pete Zamora joins Donavan and Roy. He talks about his playing career and getting the Complex coaching job with the Padres. Then we get into his first year Managing in AAA. How he balances playing time with development. The communicating with the Padres is a constant. We then get into Players: Zamo talked about Eguy Rosario and Tirso Ornelas. Tirso could make the opening day roster and Eguy although still young is close to being a everyday player in the big Leagues. We then ask about the arms in the Bullpen. Omar Cruz, Jayvien Sandridge could push for a spot in the bullpen.
Donavan and Roy catch up with TinCaps {Pitching coach Thomas Eshelman.Esh talsk about his playing career, the ups and the downs and making his MLB debut.He then transitions into coaching. He talks about The progress Jagger Haynes made in his first full season healthy!He talks at length about Jagger and Braden Nett. Where they are in their development and what to expect going into next year.He tells us about the role catcher's Colton Bender, Anthony Villar and Ethan Salas have on helping pitchers grow.Merch: get 30% percent off https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTF
Jagger Haynes returns to the show!! He tells Donavan and Roy it took a village to help him rehab and rebound from Tommy John surgery. Jagger finds a mentor and friendship in Jordan Guerrero.He posted every start and finished the season with a career high in innings and Strike outs!Jagger talks at length on what went right in the season and what went wrong!along with what the goals are for 2025!
El Paso Hitting coach Raul Padron joins Donavan and Roy! He discusses the strides Triso Ornelas made and if he could impact the Big League club. He talks about the benefits of playing Winter Ball. What the level of competition is. Can Luis Campusano stick in the majors. We talk about the players that should end up in AAA in 2025 and more!
MLB Minute- Merrill robbed of Rookie of the Year HonorsMiLB News- Rule 5 protections Ryan Bergert, Omar Cruz and Henry Baez are added to the 40 man to be protected from the Rule 5 draftJack Costello Interview.Jack talks about going to USD and falling in love with San Diego. Getting drafted and starting his Pro career.
MLB Minute- Mike Shildt and Reuben Niebla sign extensionMiLB News- AFL Fall Stars Roki Sasaki Interview Peter Flaherty writes the Padres prospect list and draft for Baseball America.
Roy and Donavan are back!! They discuss the Padres playoff run and payroll projections for 2025. A International prospect the Padres were gonna sign falsified his age. Donavan makes a trip out to the AFL:Pitch challengecheck swing challenge.Then Donavan speaks to Leodalis De Vries and Romeo Sanabria.
Roy and Donavan discuss what the Padres receive if Jackson Merrill wins the Rookie of the Year award. Old Friend Lake Bachar makes his MLB debut with the Marlins. Braedon Karpathios is Cal League player of the Month.A: Durfee, Costello, Roberts and King all rakingA+: Tyler Robertson has returned of fire!!AA: Baez earns his fourth win.AAA: Sandridge, Gillaspie, Davis punch out 12 in relief.Lake Elsinore Storm Manager Lukas Ray interview.
TinCaps Beat writer Dylan Sinn returns to the Show.Dylan talks about the impact first time manager Mike Daly has on the team.We go down the roster and touch on several players that are now in AA. Henry Baez, Bradgley Rodriguez and Romeo Sanabria.Dylan then tells us how Jagger Haynes kept his focus early in the season when he struggled. Joshua Mears trun around and So Much More!!
Merrill and Profar are the Clutch Kings!!. Joshua Mears is promoted to San Antonio. Lily the bat dog does what she wants!!A: Sean Barnett & B.Y. Choi hit their first Affiliate Home runsA+: The pitching is Primo and Salas continues to rake.AA: Cole Cummings has a career day.AAA: Kollar Cools for a game & Cosgrove continues his run.
Ryan Bergert wins Texas League pitcher of the Week. California League managers name Leodalis De Vries most exciting player in the league.A: Karp walks in off, Lamar King InterviewA+: Braden Nett delivers career high strikeouts.AA: Missions throw a combined No-Hitter.AAA: Kollar hit's 100 Innings pitched
Donavan and Roy discuss Jackson Merrill's phenomenal week. Players are released and players moving up the system.De Vries and Mendez are players of the month in the California league.A: New Kids on the BlockA+: Ethan Salas is heating upAA: Romeo Sanabria hit's first AA homerAAA: Omar Cruz Cruising
Donavan and Roy breakdown the trades.Draft signings.Players moving up the system.Madfriars interview with Henry Baez.ACL: Humberto Cruz gets going.A: De Vries homers and Campbell walks it off!A+: Haynes Shines, Salas is heating up. AA: Lizarraga goes career long outing.AAA: Kollar Debut's
All-Star gameDraftPadres First HalfAffiliate Rundown:ACL: Colton VincentA: Teen Titans & Walk Off A+: No HitterAA: Kollar, Krob and SnellingAAA: Tirso Ornelas consistent
SNELLING & SALAS IN FURTURES GAMEAAA AND BIG LEAGUE GAPJackson Merrill is powering upACL: Spence CoffmanA: EL MUTANTE A+: Enmauel Pinales breaking outAA: Snelling, Krob, Kollar dealingAAA: IS IT TIME FOR A TIRSO CALL UP?
MLB Minute: Yu Darvish "spreads" the love in Ft. WayneMiLB News: ABS System will be in every AAA stadium next seasonACL: Lamar King Jr. is close to affiliate readyA: Storm play a wild one in VisaliaAA: Ausitn Krob Dominates the Sod PoodlesAAA: Tirso is tearing it up.
15% off all merch with this link: https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTFYu Darvish is going to Ft. Wayne to make a rehab startThe Padres are Padresing again Donavan and Roy discuss if Preller stays even if they make the playoff's.ACL: Yovannki Pascual makes his first startA:Isaiah Lowe continues to shoveA+: Lesko tosses 6 scoreless inningsAA: Lizarraga K's a career high 10AAA: Cosgrove is figuring it outRomeo Sanabria and Sam Whiting talk to Donavan
Merch Link: https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTFThe Big League club finally sweeps a series.Nate Mondou is PCL player of the week.ACL: Johan Moreno shines.A: Leodalis de Vries Is heating up.A+: Jagger Haynes is a beast.AA: Carter Loewen is a K machine.AAA: A crazy comeback win.
Merch Link: 15% off https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTF Debut: Adam Mazur deals in MLB debut 6 IP 1 ER 2 H 2 K 4 BB’s 3 GIDP’s.Exit: Tucupita Marcano banned for life, Jay Groome suspended for one year for gambling on baseballAJ Cassavell's article on Dylan LeskoMadFriars interview with Victor LizaraggaAffiliate RundownACL: when are we going to see Lamar King Jr.?A: Sam Whiting k's 10A+ :Close to home cooking did Griffin Doersching AA: Jared Kollar K's career high 8.AAA: El Paso last professional team to play and extra innings game.
15% OFF USING THIS LINK:https://teechip.com/field?coupon=FOTFCODE:FOTF MLB Minute: River Cat Stadium will have renovations to accommodate the A's.MiLB: Parkview to Host MLB X Home Run DerbyACL: Ruben Salinas earned his first win as a pro.A: Ryan Wilson InterviewA+: Enmanuel Pinales pitched seven shutout innings, allowed only one hit, zero walks, and struck out a career-high nine.AA: Victor Lizarrga tosses 5 scoreless.AAA: Adam Mazur Growing pians.Bonus: Braeden Karpathios Interview
The plot thickens with Perfect Games policy of controlling the rights to players likeness. Roy and Donavan JJ Coopers article on what happened to the teams that were contracted. How they rose from contraction and thrived.They also go deeper into JJ's article on the current economics of Minor League players. The improved conditions and pay help players develop.Merch Link: https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTF
The Big league club is playing up to the competition.MadFriars talks to Ryan BergertACL: Lamar King is hitting.A: Rosman Verdugo hit's a pair of bombs.A+: Lesko and Haynes takes a step forward.AA: Austin Krob cruisesAAA: Adam Mazur makes his PCL debut. Merch Link: https://teechip.com/field?coupon=your_coupon
Merch Link: https://www.teechip.com/field?coupon=your_coupon PROMO: FOTFRoy and Donavan discuss Brit Ghiroli's article on Perfect Game having licensing right to the youth's that play in Perfect Game events. They dive deeper into Nathan Martorella thoughts on hitting at the Wolf.ACL: Maikel Miralles makes his state side debutA: Lowe is on High!! audio of Sam Levitt calling Nick Vogt's triple.A+: HBJ is heating up!! AA: Mazur, Snelling, Krob and Bergert have solid outings.AAA: Sully Smashes
Merch Link: https://www.teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=your_couponUse Promo Code FOTF for 10% offThe boys discuss the Padres trade that brings Luis Arraez to San Diego. Why it's a win win for both teams and players involved.The ACL opened and MadFriars has a questions for Player Development Director Riley Westman. The Affiliate RundownACL: get's goingLake E : Eric Yost is opening eyesFt. Wayne: Jagger Haynes puts it all together.San Antonio: Could Adam Mazur be a early call up?El Paso: Tirso Turning it on!!
Leo De Vries is in Lake Elsinore along with J.D. Gonzales and Adan Moreno. Flame Throwing Bradgley Rodriguez heads to High-A.Affiliate RundownThe StormRyan Wilson is a on base machine!! Romeo Sanabria just hits.Ft. WayneLesko Goes 5 innings Griffin Doersching goes on a rampage.San Antonio Krob, Mazur, Snelling and Lizarraga all have solid starts.El PasoLake Bachar is making a push for a early call up!
Link to Mech Store: https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-storeIn the MLB minute Donavan and Roy Discuss Jackson Merrill and Jackson Churio's historic game. They then discuss the differences in this years team and last years teamMiLB NewsThe pro's and cons of Diamond Baseball Holdings buying up Minor League Affiliates. Does it give them too much power? can affiliates be run corporately?Will their success benefit all teams and smaller ownership groups. Affiliate RundownInteresting arms in Lake EFt. WayneAudio of Tyler Robinson hits hit first Home RunSan AntonioAudio of the Missions Walk off Wild pitchMazur continues to deal and Nathan Martorella is still hot!El PasoGraham Pauley hit's two homersLake Bachar is pushing for a call up early
A new Season is here!! We have a new Affiliate Rundown format. Graham Pauley is sent to AAA we have our thoughts on that. A old friend returns via trade. The Missions are stacked!! Dylan Lesko and Ethan Salas are not only battery mates they are roommates. We roll out a new Affiliate Rundown.
The Boys are BACK! This episode is chalked full. The Korea Series, Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley make the trip to Korea. #Merrillmadness, SpringBreakout game, MadFriars notes from the Backfields. The Cease trade, MLBPA turmoil, MLB Pipeline's Johnathan Mayo article on the Padres International scouting.
The Boys are BACK! This episode is chalked full. The Korea Series, Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley make the trip to Korea. #Merrillmadness, SpringBreakout game, MadFriars notes from the Backfields. The Cease trade, MLBPA turmoil, MLB Pipeline's Johnathan Mayo article on the Padres International scouting.
Go to manscaped.com and use code: FRIARS for 20% off + free shipping.Donavan and Roy discuss the roster for MLB's Spring Breakout series. Who Baseball America chose to be a breakout player.There are a few surprises in the cut to the roster.MLB Pipeline comes out with the Padres top 30. Who has the best tools on the list??It's looking real good for Jackson Merrill to make the opening day roster. We discuss Kevin Acee's article on what qualities the Padres think he possess to make the jump to the Big Leagues.
Go to manscaped.com and use code FRIARS for 20% off + free shipping.Roy returns from Spring Training and reports on what he saw in the back fields. the boys discuss what they think the Padres should do with Jackson Merrill's development. Roy sits down with Sam Levitt and talks about his joureny to being the Padres pre and post game show host.
Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FRIARS at Manscaped.com.El Paso Hitting coach Raul Padron returns to the show. He spent the off season coaching in the Venezuelan League. He discusses the growth he had coaching so many veteran players.He then discusses Eguy, Campusano and then he chooses which players had the best traits at the plate and defense.
Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FRIARS at Manscaped.com.Director of the PLNU Biomechanics Lab Arnel Aguinaldo joins the show and discusses what they do at the Biomechanical Laboratory. He explains how the partnership with the Padres began. He goes into detail what they can do to enhance players performance.
Baseball America's International prospects writer Ben Badler Joins the show!!.Ben has been to the Dominican Republic and watched Leo Devries in person. He gives his first hand evaluation and what to expect from the young Phenom. He also talk about Humberto Cruz the best Mexican pitcher in the signing period.We take a deep dive into the international players landscape. How do players get to the Academy's?. Ben dives deep into the murky dealings with Buscones, MLB, and Orgs. IT'S A MUST HEAR!!
Roy and Donavan discuss the Padres non-roster invitees and the roles they could play in the upcoming season.Then.....Director of Public relations for the San Antonio Missions Joins the show!! Jeremy talks about the quiet dominant season Ryan Bergert had in AA. He shares his thoughts on several of the Missions rotation. Adam Mazur, Jared Kollar, and Robby Snelling. Jackson Merrill shows his leadership. Marcos Castanon is a old school type of player. Ans More!!
John discusses the hard work the TinCaps team does to have a successful season season. He talks to Donavan and Roy what he saw from the pitching staff, the position players and the promotions for the coming season.
The International signing period starts and the Padres finally get there guy!! Number 1 international prospect Leo De Vries signs for 4.2 Million. Donavan and Roy discuss everything that's written. MLB Pipline announce the top RHP and Dylan Lesko is #9.Ryan Bergert is poised to make a big comeback and Jackson Merril is chosen to make his MLB debut by MLB Pipeline.
Lake Elsinore broadcaster Jacob Cronberg joins Friars on the Farm. Jacob talks about where he earned his chops and how he got the job with the Storm. He discussed the season and several of the players that went through Lake E!!
Tom Cosgrove returns to the podcast a major leaguer. He talks to Donavan and Roy about the hard truths he learned in the Minors that drove him to get better. He discusses getting his opportunity and getting to the Show and what he is dong to stay there.
Nathan Martorella joins Roy and Donavan to discuss going to Cal Berkely and it coming together his Sophomore year. Going to the MLB combine and the inner working of what goes on besides what you see on the surface and Hitting tanks at Petco. He talks about his love of working out and working hard. Continuing to polish his tools and working on getting better in the box and in the field.
Roy and Donavan go over the players available via free agency. Ryan Bergert has a rebound 2023. MLB Pipeline guys make some bold predictions for 2024. Braden Nett joins the show and talks about his jump in velocity. Going to the Arizona Fall League and being around guys with the Big League mentality and it rubbing off.
Roy and Donavan talk to LHP Austin Krob. He discusses his time at TCU, training there in the off season. Playing Summer league as a Flying Chancla then going back as a pro. Coach Eshelman in Lake E helping him find a routine and Craig Stammen help with the mental side of the game. SO MUCH MORE!!
Robby Snelling joins the podcast! He talks in depth about developing a Change-Up. The amount of preparation he does going into each start. Helping Ethan Salas develop. SO MUCH MORE!!
Roy and Donavan break down the Haul from the Juan Soto trade. The quality and quantity of players coming to the Padres can't lessen the blow of losing a player Like Soto, but it addresses the need for starting pitching and potential impact arms in the future. The MLB Rule 5 draft sees the Padres take a flyer on a bullpen arm from the Mariners organization. in the MiLB phase Omar Cruz comes back to the Padres system.
The Padres Foundation is launching the Peter Seidler Legacy Fund in his honor to raise funds for impactful charitable projects that align with Peter’s passion and devotion to the betterment of the city.Some minor Signings and MLB invites to Spring Training. Jakob Marsee joins the show! He has a great story about draft day. He talks about the adjustments he made in High-A. The motivation to get better every day. Growing up a Miggy fan and much more!!
The boy's talk about Mike Shildt being announced as the new Manager of the Padres. RHP Cole Paplham joins the podcast and talks about his journey to professional baseball and the whirlwind 2023 season.
Papa Pete passes away. We discuss his lasting impact on the city of San Diego, the Padres and the whole baseball community. No manager yet but we talk about the top three candidates. Closing the door on the AFL.
Roy and Donavan discuss the manager moves in MLB and who is Preller going to choose to helm the Padres. MiLB names the Padres Organizational All-Stars. AFL Fall Stars: Jakob Marsee and Braden Nett do well. Jakob Marsee is the front runner for AFL MVP. He hits he steals. That and More...
Jakob Marsee is AFL hitter of the week for the first week of AFL season. Padre prospects are making names for themselves. Roy and Donavan welcome back Marcos Castanon to the pod. Marcos discusses making adjustments at the plate. The evolution of his training in the off season. Describes how he gets ready for the pitchers he's gonna face that day.
In the first annual MiLB Awards Ethan Salas and Robby Snelling win awards. Friends of the pod make their MLB debuts. Snelling is Baseball America's Pitcher of the Year. Lot's of Arizona Fall league stuff.Roy and Donavan talk to Assistant Director of Player Development Mike Daly
AFL rosters are out and the Padres sent some breakout players. More MLB debuts. Graham Pauley and Robby Snelling are your Minor League players of the year. Roy and Donavan discuss when the big league club can expect support from the talent in the system. Final Affiliate Rundown.
Matt Waldron get's his first MLB win, "Sugar" hits his first MLB homer. Robby Snelling is MiLB Single-A ball pitcher of the year, Ethan Salas is the Single-A prospect of the year. Graham Pauley and Sammy Zavala are All Stars. High-A Nathan Martorella and Jacob Marsee are High-A All Stars. Affiliate Rundown: Ft. Wayne come up short in the playoffs, Snelling, Mazur and Iriarte have strong finishes.
Profar is back with the Big League club. MiLB teams lawsuit against the MLB can move forward. MadFriars Pete Zamora interview. Tincaps are going back to the post season. Affiliate Rundown: Storm come back in the ninth, Austin Krob spins a gem, Jairo Iriarte Keeps rolling, and You'd be amazed at the League performance in AAA
Victor Lizzaraga & Robby Snelling grab pitchers of the week in their respective leagues. The Affiliate Rundown is chalked full of Excellent pitching performances. Snelling Lizzaraga, Krob and Iriarte all have lights-out starts.
Donavan Travels up to Lake Elsinore to talk to Homer Bush Jr. and Storm hitting Coach Jed Morris. Homer discusses his falling in love with the work off the diamond. The work translating to better performance every year. He takes off in the MLB development League playing for the Greenville Flyboys. How the cape cod League is similar to pro ball. And how he hopes to be a example for other Black athletes to play baseball. Jed Morris talk about setting the Padres foundation of hitting philosophy. How he keeps players focused during the process of learning their identity as hitters. He talk passionately about Run Home Camps. A organization that brings Hope...Healing and Honor through baseball. We urge our listeners to learn more at https://www.runhomecamps.org/
Roy and Donavan go through the massive movement of players up the system. Should Ethan Salas do up to AA? Would bringing Jackson Merrill crush his development? The MiLB awards keep coming!! Jackson Merrill, Graham Pauley are MLB Pipeline players of the week. The Rundown!!
Ethan Salas and more move up!! Homer bush Jr. makes a splash in his debut in Lake Elsinore. Donavan and Roy discuss the new MLB Pipeline top 100, Salas rockets to #5!! and Jackson Merrill is #9 plus Robby Snelling, Dylan Lesko rise on the list and Sammy Zavala breaks into the top 100. Affiliate Rundown!!
Roy and Donavan talk about the Hello's and goodbye's of the trade deadline. Jairo Iriarte and Adam Mazur getting innings out of the bullpen. Baseball America's Carlos Callazo gives us the rundown on the Padres 2023 draft selections.
Jackson Wolf get's called up from AA and get's his first MLB win!! Daniel Johnson, Sammy Zavala get MiLB player of the week. Kai Murphy goes to Ft. Wayne and the Boys talk to Rosman Verdugo. Affiliate Rundown
Massive mid-season promotions and demotions. Campy rejoins the Big league Club. Taylor Kohlway is called up to The Show. The Senne Case goes final and is set to be funded and distributed. Donavan and Roy have a long conversation with RHP Henry Williams.
looking on the Brighter Side! The boys put the first half in the rearview mirror and look forward to the Padres to have a healthy second half. We summarize the Padres top 5 draft picks, Tirso Orneals, Marcos Castanon and Ethan Salas all win MiLB awards. MadFriars talks to Missions Manager Luke Montz. Affiliate Rundown.
Donavan and Roy discuss Matt Waldron's spot start and the changes he's made to make it to the Majors. With the draft coming up there's plenty of movement in the system. Some really exciting players are moving up including breakout prospect Robby Snelling, Albert Fabian and Tirso Ornelas is heading to El Paso. Affiliate Rundown has MadFriars reporting from San Antonio.
As frustration mounts with the Major League team Donavan talks Roy of the ledge from full blown fan meltdown. Donavan introduces the break up team concept to Roy. In system notes: Robby Snelling cracks MLB Pipeline's top100 prospects. Dylan Lesko makes his complex debut and in the Affiliate Rundown Jackson Merrill and Tirso Ornelas are tearing it up.
Roy and Donavan try to solve the Parent club woes and Donavan goes on a rant on Twitter. Robby Snelling is #10 left handed pitching prospect on MLB Pipeline. The boys discuss MadFriars Ryan Bergert interview. and Affiliate rundown has plenty of Ethan Salas content.
Donavan talks to Visalia Rawhide Director of Broadcasting and Media relations Jill Gearin. she talks about what she said during her 8th grade graduation and what happened 8 years later. We talk about the steps she took to get the Rawhide job. She lists all the things she does daily before the first pitch. We touch on her Sexual Assault and her filling in for at Dodger stadium for the parent club Arizona Diamond backs. In our second interview Donavan talks to Albert Fabian. He gives us insight to what happens in the Academy's in the D.R. Dealing with a injury in the beginning of his career. We discuss the adjustments he made at the plate and the pride he has in his deffense.
Episode 200!! We brought back our beloved friend and woman warrior Emily Waldon. She tells her battle with Cancer and she get's to ring the bell at the Cancer ward!! We discuss the origins of her article on Minor League pay and lifestyle and the reverberations of it to drive the Unionization of the Minor Leagues. We then go over the CBA for the Minor Leagues and the impact that it will have on the lives of players.
A Buscone offers $80,000 for a 10 year-old player, Padres DSL team will have two teams. Ft. Wayne No-Hitter!! Jairo Iriarte, Alan Mundo and Adam Smith combine for a no hitter!! Plenty of audio from that! Kobe Robinson and Tyler Robertson talk to Donavan. Nathan Mortarella and Robby Snelling are starting to get national attention.
Stop dragging our heart around!! The big league team is struggling. Robby Snellling is getting some national attention. Ethan Salas update. Donavan talks to Lake Elsinore Storm Graham Pauley.
MiLB awards for Storm players, Madfriars talks to Anthony Vilar. Sam Blum covers the Angels for The Athletic and talks about his article on the "Enhanced Baseball" being tested in The Southern League where the Angels AA team plays. He also gives his thoughts on Ohtani and what he might do. There is also great audio from The Storms broadcaster Jacob Kronberg from Albert Fabians Walk off 3-Run homer!!
Brett Sullivan get's his first MLB hit, Tom Cosgrove get's called up. Get's a win in his first MLB appearance. Madfriars talks to El Paso Chihuahua's manager Phillip Wellman. The Affiliate Rundown.
New Segment Major League Minute or Five, Espy get's fined and suspended 10 games for second substance offense. We discuss Max Scherzer's offense and the similarities to Andersons. Affiliate Rundown,and Donavan talks to Lake Elsinore's Griffin Doersching. He talks about no plan B, transferring to Oklahoma State, plus quick hits.
The boy's discuss the Big League clubs weak start, who goes to the bullpen when Joe Musgrove comes back, what's the issue with Soto but Manny's not worried. MiLB News: Weird and Wacky the Trash Pandas make history. MLB will try new rules in the Indy league. Affiliate Rundown,
Roy and Donavan discuss the historic MiLB players CBA with MLB. Padre Fans can exhale. Affiliate Rundown, Storm media day: Donavan talks to Robby Snelling and Jagger Haynes.
Roy and Donavan talk about John Conniff's notes from the backfields. Jairo Iriarte, Ethan Salas, Carter Loewen and more. Then The boys talk to San Antonio Missions play by play announcer Stu Paul. He talks new ownership and the possibility of bringing a new Stadium. Stu talk's about the new coaching staff and more.
The Lake Elsinore Storm do major renovations to The Diamond. MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra who covers the Padres system comes on and talks about several of the players on the list. He goes deep on Robby Snelling, Adam Mazur, Henry Williams. He discussed how he ranks players that haven't pitched in affiliate ball. We also touch on Jackson Merrill, Ethan Salas. In the second half we talk about the WBC and his co-host on The Show before the Show podcast Tyler Maun who broadcasted the games in Pool D.
In the first half of the show MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo talks about Jack Merrill, Ethan Salas, Jackson Wolf and goes in depth with Jay Groome's development, maturing and a player and why he can be a solid back end of the rotation starter for the Padres for years.In the second half Jonathan talks about his book Smart Wrong and Lucky: The Origin Stories of Baseballs Unexpected Stars. How some of today's biggest names almost didn't get noticed. You'd be surprised where some played positions that are far from where they made names for themselves.
Donavan and Roy wonder if this is real life? They talk about the Manny Machado contract and what Peter Seidler has done to turn this team into a powerhouse!! Then the boys talk to El Paso Chihuahua play by play broadcaster and Author of Tales from the Dugout: 1,001 Humorous, Inspirational & Wild Anecdotes from Minor League Baseball Tim Hagerty. He talks about several players and the Chihuahua's season. Then goes through the book writing process and some of the funniest stories' he's witnessed and researched.
Donavan is now Mr. Robtoo with a second new hip. Eguy Rosario is out with a broken ankle. Padres Sign Michael Wacha to a interesting deal. MadFriars Mark Wilkens discusses His Padres top 30 prospects, the method, the reasoning.
Donavan talks about his week at Padres Fantasy Camp. The former Padres are coaches, Kangaroo Court, the gear you get. The camaraderie with the fellow campers and coaches. Breakout prospect for the Padres is Alek Jacob per MLB Pipeline. Baseball America names Jackson Merrill and Dylan Lesko as the top Padre prospects. Then the boys discuss the depth pieces signed to Minor League deals.
Alek talks about growing up a Mariners fan in Spokane. Only one guy talks to you when your Throwing a No-hitter. How he get's guys out without throwing "a de Grom fastball". Plus lightning round
Jackson talks about the impact his dad had in his early development, getting drafted, finding the right pitch grips, making adjustments, reading batters, training in California, becoming a Mental Health advocate.
Meredith Wills talks about her study of the 2022 MLB baseball's. Padre MiLB transactions. Padres spend almost all their international draft money on the top international prospect.
Winter Meetings close with the Padres with a resounding bang !! Signing Xavier Bogaerts to a 11 year $280 million contract. Roy and Donavan discuss the ins and outs. rule 5 draft.
Donavan and Roy breakdown the days action. Talk about what the Padres should do. What it's going to cost to move the needle. JJ Cooper talks MiLB unionization.
Day one of the Winter meetings. San Antonio wins golden Bobblehead for their #UvaldeStrong event and Mike Nutter wins executive of the year. Why would the Padres pursue Trea Turner, how is Preller going to move the needle with the roster. Eno Sarris of the Athletic.
San Antonio get's a new owner. El Paso reveal 10 year Anniversary uniforms, Jackson Merrill turning heads in his AFL season. Roy and Donavan discuss the Robert Saurez and Nick Martinez contracts. Padres meet with Japanese pitcher Kendai Senga and Jose Abreu.
Roy and Donavan talk about The Storm winning the Cali League, Chihuahua's losing in the Finals and the Padres advance beating the Met's. Plus Arizona Fall League update.
The Storm win the California League South and championship, MLB recognizes the MiLB Union, Samuel Zavala interview AZ Fall League rosters are released. Affiliate Rundown
Roy and Donavan discuss the MLBPA ballot sent to MiLB players to unionize. MadFriars Q and A with Luis Robert and affiliate rundown
Roy and Donavan discuss the struggles of the Big League team. Sam Zavala and Griffin Doersching have fantastic weeks and make MiLB and MLB Pipline prospect team. Jackson Merrill is picking up where he left off before the wrist injury. Donavan stumbles through the affiliate rundown.
Bonus episode!! Fangraphs Jay Jaffe talks to Donavan and Roy about his journey from a Bio major in college to creating JAWS. With the changing of the game dose there need to be a shift in what is considered Hall worthy. He also weighs in on what Fernando Tatis Jr.'s chances to be elected if the projections play out.
Roy and Donavan discuss FTJ's PED suspension, lot's of players moving up, Eguy Rosario talks to MadFriars and Affiliate Rundown.
We have a trade deadline hangover!! Lot's of movement in the affiliates, Tatis begins his rehab assignment in San Antonio, MadFriars talks to El Paso manager Jared Sandberg, Affiliate Rundown.
Let's Go Crazy!!! The Padres Push all the chips in and get Juan Soto Brandon Drury, Josh Hader and to answer a lot of prayers Trade Eric Hosmer. Roy and Donavan break down the players going to the Nats and Brewers. Chipotle Gift card giveaway. Donavan has a conversation with James Wood.
Roy and Donavan talk to Kyle Glaser about the Padres draft picks and he weighs in on the Juan Soto trade sweepstakes.
Roy and Donavan take the show up the road and talk to Marcos Castanon. MLB settles the Class action lawsuit and agrees to pay 185 Million in back pay to Minor Leaguers. It also changes the Uniform Players contract to allow teams the ability to pay Minor Leaguers during Instructs, Spring Training. Draft preview, Scouts thoughts on Robert Hassell III.
Esteury Ruiz Makes his MLB debut, Bobby Barrels selected to the Futures Game, MadFriars Q&A with Jacksson Wolf. Plus Affiliate Rundown.
Garrett Hawkins and Alan Mundo Make Storm history!!! They throw the affiliates first No-Hitter. Matthew Batten Gets the call the The Show. Roy and Donavan Discuss Jeff Passan's Twitter thread on the Justice system reviewing MLB's Antitrust exemption. Plus Affiliate Rundown.
Donavan talks to RHP Jairo Iriarte, "It's a mess" in extended Spring Training, Jeff Sanders article on the ABS in AAA, Madfriars interview with Brandon Venezuela and Affiliate Rundown.
The Damage Duo fundraiser breaks records, MiLB rule, Feds to look at MLB antitrust exemption, Robert Gasser and Domingo Leyba win MiLB players of the week. Affiliate Rundown.
Brandon Komar names Mid-west League pitcher of the week. With the AZL starting lot's of International signings discussion, The Esteury Show, AA Manager Phillip Wellman talks about Esteury, Affiliate Rundown
Old friends are in the bigs, doing good, making news. Donavan talks Lake Elsinore Strom RHP Garrett Hawkins. Affiliate Rundown.
The Missions do it again!! another No-hitter. MadFriars Interview with Ryan Bergert. Update on the #DamageDuo fundraiser. Affiliate Rundown.
San Antonio throws a combined No-Hitter. Lake Bachar's debut from Tommy John surgery goes three perfect, Moses Lugo goes three perfect, Carlos Belen tossed two and Kevin Kopps finishes it in the ninth. MadFriars interview with Corey Rosier plus Affiliate Rundown.
Roster moves, AAA has a new championship series. John Conniff talks to Robert Hassell lll, TinCaps manager Brian Esposito, plus Affiliate Rundown.
We launch the Damage Duo merch for a Chipotle gift card giveaway. Dennis Lin article of James Wood, Some fun audio from Storm Media Day, Max Ferguson, James Wood, Lucas Dunn, Pierce Jones. Affiliate Rundown.
More than Baseball's new #MiLB35K campaign, A MiLB story with Todd Van Steensel. Josh Mears is Mid west League player of the week. Ben Badler reviews the Padres International signings and Affiliate Rundown.
Mackenzie Gore makes his MLB debut, CJ Abrams hit's his first Majir League Home Run in his first at-bat. MiLB rule changes that are coming to the Majors. Max Ferguson talks to MadFriars. Affiliate Rundown.
Mark Wilkens from MadFriars pinch hits. Mackenzie Gore is with the Big League team, dominates in Spring Training, AAA start. Merrill and James Wood have impressive debuts. Hassell and Mears show power.
Rulings, Rule changes, and legislation Oh My!!! Also Donavan and Roy go way out on a branch discussing Labor laws, how they may apply in California, how they affect the parent teams.
Padres AA Raul Padron hitting coach talks about CJ Abrams, Eguy Rosario, Tirso Ornelas, Jorge Ona and Chandler Seagle. He discusses the improvements those guys have made and what they got to do to take in to the next level.
Roy and Donavan catch up with Padres national cross checker Josh Emmerick. He talks about scouting during COVID. Watering the Garden and Accelerate the talented. The role associate scouts play in getting eyes on guys.
Roy and Donavan talk to Carolina Elite founder and Padres Associate scout Ray Johnson. He talks to the boys about changing the Travel ball business by making the game more affordable for all players that can play, scouting for the Padres and making a difference in the game. He also talks about the Padres Scout team.
Development staff announced. Danny Denz interview, he talks about the Goggs, starting vs. relieving, learning as the season goes on. Getting signed and much more.
The boy's discuss the Advocates for Minor Leaguers issues with MLB's MiLB player housing policy. Donavan talks to Zac Mathis and he talks about his obsession with hitting, learning from Austin Nola while in El Paso and much more!
MLB negotiations, International signings. The boys talk to RHP Carter Loewen. He talks about recovery from TJ, having no sanctioned sports in High School. walking on to his first professional Ball field. Quick Fire questions
Baseball America rates the Padres Draft Picks, in their first year of play. The boys talk with Matthew Batten on his Little League World Series experience, keeping things simple. How many gloves he has. How he prepares every day.
Roy and Donavan talk to Catcher Chandler Seagle. He shares his AFL experience, "the brawl" Catching a Knuckleball, Who throws the hardest and who's nastiest....and much more!!
The Boys wrap up the MiLB season, MLB announces that teams will pay for Minor League league housing, Let's see if they do. MacKenzie Gore Arizona Fall League opening day start and what Keith Law say's about it. Gore Get honest with Kevin Acee. finish up with Padre Manager candidates.
Preller shuffles the Player development staff. Mack, Campusano and Hassel lll headline instructs...Why isn't Gore and Campusano there? Minor Leaguers are reprimanded for wearing the #FairBall bracelets and Major League players and coaches are showing support. The Arizona Fall league will experiment with rules changes, pitch clock and automated strike zone. Affiliate Rundown.
Roy and Donavan discuss what leadership on the Padres looks like and what Tingler should have done. Sam Geaney is let go. We highlight The Athletic's Brittany Ghiroli article on the MiLB players as it pertains to the Padres Minor League Teams. Affiliate Rundown.
Roy and Donavan discuss how much a manager, coach or player has on changing the performance of a player/team. Will there be a reckoning? what will that look like? Does there have to be? Steven Wilson is on the rise. Donavan breaks down MacKenzie Gore's last AA start and makes a case why the Padres would call him up. Bobby Barrels talks to Jeff Sanders. Brittany Ghiroli, JJ Cooper and Justin Stofferahan all write articles calling for MLB to pay for housing for MiLB players. Affiliate Rundown is really fun!!
Are they in or are they out? MacKenzie Gore pitches in Ft. Wayne, Bobby Barrel's up three homers in one game. MadFriars interview with Jose Azucar,Plus Affiliate Rundown.
Robert Hassel III, Euribiel Angeles, Brandon Venezuela move up to Ft. Wayne. MadFriars interview with Tirso Ornelas, Affiliate Rundown
Dark days as a Padre fan get darker with the sudden resignation of AAA manager Edwin Rodriguez and the team is in a tailspin plus Charlie Watts passes away. The light through the dark is Mackenzie Gore pitched in a AZL game and dominated first year pro players and several guys are making a name for them selves in the Minors.
MarkWilkens from MadFriars co-hosts. We discuss the several levels of the system he has been to.
We're not sorry!! Several pitchers earn awards. Wild finish in the Appy League All-Star game. MadFriars interview with Phillip Welman. Baseball America comes out with the new players in their Padres top 30. Gore update. Affiliate Rundown.
Winds of change! The boys talk about the trade of Jack Suwinski and Tucupita Marcano, The usual article of MiLB players living conditions and the empty promises form the parent team. MadFriars interview of Matt Waldron and Dylan Reault. A conversation with 210 Gameday Joe Alexander about the Missions.
Padres sign top drat picks. MiLB guys are sleeping on the floor again. MiLB players LOSE MONEY when they play at home. AAA "Final Stretch". Affiliate Rundown.
The Futures Game, Taylor Kohlwey hit a Inside-the-park Grand Slam, The boys discuss the first 10 picks of the draft. Donavan talks to TinCaps beat writer Dylan Sinn.
It's not the end of the World!! CJ Abrams and Luis Campusano are chosen to go to the Futures game. CJ Abrams injured and out for the season. MacKenzie Gore goes back to the Complex. Patrick Kivlehan and Adrian Martinez named player of the week. There will be MiLB Playoffs. Plus Affiliate rundown.
Lot's of movement in the affiliates. MLB Pipeline say's El Paso is the most stacked Padre affiliate. Hannah Keyser writes about how some Minor League are caught up in a sticky dilemma. To use or not use substances to help get noticed. Affiliate Rundown!
Ethan Elliot wins High-A Central pitcher of the month. Sticky Fingers: The boys talk about MiLB pitchers being the scapegoat to MLB's future crackdown on foreign substances. MadFriars interview with Carter Loewen. Affiliate Rundown.
Webster Rivas Called up, Jack Suwinski AA-Central Player of the Week, Bobby Barrels scouting report, John Conniff interview with Adam Kerner plus Affiliate rundown.
Short season start dates, AZL/FL/DSL. Steals spike in A-ball due to rule changes. Sloppy play all over the Minor Leagues, Affiliate Rundown
Roy and Donavan Talk to Lake Elsinore Manager Mike McCoy. He talks about his career and the transition from player to coach. Mike also chimes in on the New rules being tested in A ball.
We get his thoughts on Robert Hassell lll, and who is emerging as a leader. He's a good sport on our Getting to Know You and Quarantine Questions segments.
First MLB hits by Ryan Weathers, Ivan Castillo, Restrictions are easing in MiLB ballparks, Mackenzie Gore makes strides in command and Ethan Elliot strikes out 13 in 6 innings.
Welcome Back Minor League Baseball!!! Pioneer League choose to finish extra inning games with a HR derby. Donavan and Roy review the rule changes in all levels of the Minor Leagues!.
Our First Affiliate Rundown of the season has news on CJ Abrams, Anderson Espinoza, and Mackenzie Gore.
Crazy series with the Dodgers, Roy and Donavan talk to General Manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas Brad Taylor.
Roy and Donavan talk to Ft. Wayne TinCaps President Mike Nutter. Mike talks about how they navigated through the Pandemic, what this season will look like. He discusses with the boys the changes MLB has made to travel, nutrition. Tons of great stories,
Roy and Donavan discuss the new rules MLB is having tested in various levels of the Minor Leagues. the boys then interview President of the San Antonio Missions Burl Yarbrough.
Roy and Donavan talk to Lake Elsinore Storm co-General Managers Shawn Brock and Christine Kavic. The boys discuss the impact Prospects are making in Spring Training and the latest International signings.
TATIS IS LOCKED UP!!! Donavan and Roy talk to author David Krell about his new book 1962 Baseball and America in the Time pf JFK. MiLB leagues are set, schedule's are out, Non-roster invitees.
Roy and Donavan talk about the prospects traded away in the Joe Musgrove trade. MLB releases guidelines for fans at Spring Training. They breakdown the International signings. and review the 7 prospects in Baseball America's top 100
Donavan and Roy sit down with MiLB"s Sam Dykstra to discuss the proposed MiLB realignment.
Donavan and Roy talk about friends of the podcast Luis Patino and Blake Hunt getting traded and several other Minor Leaguers for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish, Plus they discuss the Ha-Seong Kim signing, The changes coming to the MiLB.
Roy and Donavan catch up with MLB's AJ Cassavell. We discuss the signing of Brian O'Grady, making our way through the pandemic, The Alternate site, The role of Prospects going into next year.
Roy and Donavan breakdown players added to the 40 man, Effects on MiLB contraction on players and communities. Affiliate shuffle comes to the Padres.
It's been a Little While...Roy and Donavan discuss what's been reported about the Professional Baseball Agreement, Players in the Winter leagues. Roy participated in StrikeOutForaCause fundraiser,
Baseball America's Kyle Glaser talk's about how much development is happening at Alternate sites, what to expect at Instructs this year. What MiLB will look like after this year, and how much the Padres gave up in the trades.
The boy's have MadFriars Overlord John Conniff on the show and they discuss the call up of Luis Patino, Adrian Morejon, Michel Baez. What the Minor League's may look like after the new PBA agreement with MLB. The ramifications of the potential reductions of players allowed in the system.
Roy and Donavan discuss the fast start the Padres have made and then talk to Statement Games CEO/Founder Marc Saulino about a new way his company let's you play fantasy sports, and A special offer to Friars on the Farm listeners.
The boy's talk about Summer Camp and what their predictions for the season. Then the U-T's Jeff Sanders talks about how the Minor Leaguers did during camp and who he thinks makes the Opening Day Roster.
Roy and Donavan discuss Padres summer camp and how the Minor Leaguers are doing in against the big league guys. They talk to Advocates for Minor Leaguers co-founder Garret Broshuis. He talks about founding the non-profit, the class action, what they are doing to advocate for players.
Katie from MiLB talks about the season of the Weird!! No Minor League season, Padres Roster, The Prospects that could make their MLB debut. What the off season could look like?
Roy and Donavan discuss the Padres roster and the role of Prospects on it, All aspects of the taxi squad. We talk to 2020 5th round draft pick Jagger Haynes.
Negro League Museum President Bob Kendrick talks about the Museum. The heart of which lies in celebration, the joy, and the triumph of the Negro Leagues in a time of segregation. Bob talks about the players, the characters and the impact the League had on Baseball.
Lake Elsinore Storm Clubhouse Manager and Corporate Partnership Sales Executive Terrance Tucker talks about his career, being of service, bringing positivity and Founding Strikeout for a Cause.
Cody Decker tells stories of his career, pranks, not getting called up, and general tom foolery that went on through out his career.
Sam Talks about getting started, the Independent League, the inaugural season in Amarillo.
Roy and Donavan talk to Johnson City Cardinals Broadcaster Joey Zanaboni on his career in broadcasting and developing his unique style of describing the game.
Author David Krell Talks about the life of Jackie Robinson and his impact on Baseball, Culture, and Civil Rights.
Michael talks about being coached byAugie Garrido and Roger Clemens pitching a simulated game when he was at University of Texas. Beating Pat Mahomes in his High School Semi's. and being a leader while still learning.
We celebrate our 100th episode with Dr. Meredith Wills and Emily Waldon from The Athletic and Baseball America. They discuss their S.A.B.R. award winning articles. The awareness that their work has brought to fans and the baseball community. We also discuss the damage that contraction of 42 teams will have on the communities, fan growth, and future players.
Joey Cantillo talks about the new normal in the time of COVID-19, finding balance on the field and at home. What he learned in Ft. Wayne. How to be a professional. Donavan and Roy discuss Baseball America's JJ Coopers article on MiLB concessions to MLB.
Donavan talks to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline about the effect of the shutdown of baseball programs on teams draft boards. The optimism of MLB playing this season. How this Shutdown effects MiLB and much more. BONUS: Jim answers Quarantine Questions on what he thinks is happening in Jonathan Mayo's household and Jonathan Mayo Weighs in on Quarantine Questions for the Callis home.
Donavan talks to Travis Radke about bouncing around every level, Tommy John, and so much more. Plus a Friars on the Farm first when Special Guest Travis's wife Kristen Radke talks about life as a Baseball wife and answers Quarantine Questions.
Roy and Donavan talk to Union Tribune sports writer Jeff Sanders and Padres Prospect Hudson Head.
Roy and Donavan talk to Author DB Firstman on their book Hall of Names, and Mike Rivers of Adopt a Minor Leaguer Player. Hall of Name Link: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781734167405 More Than Baseball link: https://secure.everyaction.com/sORGptxviUaYqqXBv422mw2 Adopt a Minor League Player Merch Link: https://promotionsetc.commonsku.com/shop/e5be5b9c-b850-4648-9d5f-830033b386b2
QUARANTINED!!! All Sports shutdown because of the NOVID-19!!! Donavan and Roy discuss the shutdown of MLB and the effect it has on players and in particular the impact it has on Minor League players. Kevin Acee Joins the boys and talks about the effect the shutdown has on the Padres and position battles. Bonus guest Padres game day Public Address Announcer Alex Miniak talks about MLBTheShow finding his voice.
Roy and Donavan talk to Jose Quezada, Spring Training stand outs and MadFriars Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers, Donavan plugs Michael Curry's RV situation Instagram account.
We talk first week of Spring Training and catch up with Mason Feole on his rehab and We talk Rock and Roll!!!!
Spring Training, Brown is Back, MLB raises the pay of Minor League players. Dr. Travis Ehlers talks to Donavan
Roy and Donavan discuss when MacKenzie Gore will get called up, and The boy's talk to MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo on the Top 100 prospects.
INTERVIEW: Steven Wilson talks about pitching in the cold, Tommy John in college that lead to a blessing in disguise. and More!!! MLB Pipeline releases their top 100 and Donavan and Roy tease a future guest. MiLB release another response to MLB. Mayor Task Force to Save Minor League Baseball and Congressional resolution
Non-Roster invitees, Padres release their Minor League Coaching Staffs, Roy and Donavan talk to Ryan Weathers and he talks about Being drafted, last season, what he's done this off season to prepare for 2020. Lightning Round. Link to donate to Abigail's Plan https://www.abigailsplan.org/
Donavan talks to Padres Supervisor of West Coast Scouting Josh Emmerick. Ethan Skender participates in a fundraiser for Advocates for Access. Link to Donate http://advocatesforaccess.com/financial-support
Interview with Venezuelan Journalist Antonio Matheus on what it took for MLB to allow players to play in the Venezuelan Baseball League, we discuss conditions, security, the Resilience of the players, fans and teams.
Roy and Donavan let Jason and Casey from Brandiose take over. Hear them tell the origins of Brandiose and being the Friar during the 1998 season.!!!
Winter Meetings musings and Donavan talks to Jeff Lantz Senior Director of Communications for MiLB on his career and we discuss Major League Baseballs proposal to contract 40 MiLB affiliates
Hall of Fame writer Jayson Stark, Josh and Samantha from Double Diamond Sports Managment, PEBO job seekers, Jace Tingler and AJ Preller pressers.
We talk the Trades of Urias, Lauer, Austin Allen, and deep discussion with Emily Waldon.
Roy and Donavan talk to Lee Solomon about being being accepted into Law school, Ft. Wayne is not cold weather baseball, and much, much more. Padres may have their first two way player in Zayed Salinas. ABL chat, and the continuing MLB 120 drama....Congress weighs in. Plus Winter Meetings chat!!
Roy and Donavan have a conversation with MiLB/MLB's Katie Woo!! She talks about falling into Sprots writting at ASU , her time interning with the Padres and the Padre press box. Hot take on what pitcher the Padres should sign, and what the promos for the new uniforms said about who stays. Plus more!!!!
TinCaps and Amarillo become Manazanas Luchadores de Ft. Wayne and Pointy Boots de Amarillo, More players heading to the ABL, MacKenzie Gore MiLB pitcher of the Year, Roy and Donavan talk to Ethan Skender.
Roy and Donavan talk to Amarillo Sod Poodles Hitting Coach Raul Padron about hitting, mental approach, routine. Playing Winter ball with Omar Vizquel. Winter League and Premier 12 rundown. Automatic Strike Zone discussion. drtravisehlers.com
Donavan and Roy talk to The Athletic's Evan Drellich on the MLB's "120 Plan" and the reaction from MiLB. Kirby Yates Reliever of the Year snub, thoughts on Padres new skipper Jayce Tingler, Hodgetown named 2020 All-Star site. drtravisehlers.com
Roy and Donavan begin to unpack the MLB proposal to cut MiLB affiliates to 120 with their "120 plan" and we talk to Taylor Lomack 2019 24th round selection and learn he's got a cool movie credit to his name!!
Winter Leagues rundown, We begin the baseball Terms and Definitions series with the Off-season calendar and explain what happens after the World Series all the way up to Pitchers and Catchers reporting. We have a conversation with Austin Hartsfield from East Village Times and Painting Corners podcast on Amarillo baseball, interviewing and a bunch of other stuff.
Amarillo wins Texas League organization of the year, Arizona Fall League update. Baseball America's Cal League top 20 has several Storm Players. Donavan and Roy talk to Prospects Live's Jason Pennini on What he saw in the Padres AZL, Instructs and Arizona Fall League. drtravisehlers.com
Roy breaks down the SD Social Summit. Donavan is in the media scrum for interviews with Chris Kemp, Taylor Trammell, CJ Abrams, He catches up with Blake Hunt and talks to TinCaps Manager Anthony Conteres and we introduce you to Dr. Travis Ehlers Sports Chiropractic Physician. drtravisehlers.com
Donavan and Roy talk about the Kirby Yates Fundraiser night, Dallas killing it, Myers fainting, Andy Green firing. Dust Devils and The Storm game 5 losses, Amarillo's Crazy comeback with Sam Levitt's radio call of Taylor Trammell's Gand Slam, Instuctional League roster and the Don Welke Classic, Prospects Live's AZL and NWL All-Stars. Arizona Fall League.
MacKenzie Gore, Ty France, and Luis Campusano are MiLB players of the year, Tri Cities, Lake Elsinore, and Amarillo make the Finals. Quick chats with Tucapita Marcano, Tony Tarasco, and Mason Fox.
Tri Cities, Lake Elsinore and Amarillo make the playoffs. September call ups, last in season Affiliate Rundown
AZL rosters announced, MWL Awards. Cali League Awards, Dennis Lin article on Owen Miller. Affiliate Rundown
Donavan and Roy answer questions from Twitter, and Donavan talks to Aaron Leasher, Joey Cantillo, and Lake Elsinore Hitting Coach Doug Banks
Late season roster shuffle, Ivan Castillo, Jose Quesada, Sean Guilbe, Affiliate Rundown
Donavan and Roy record from Alesmith, CJ Abrams on the IL, Austin Hartsfield interview with Taylor Trammell, MadFriars interview with Ethan Skender, Affiliate Rundown
El Paso Victims Fund https://payments.epcf.org/victims Dayton info https://daytonfoundation.org/
Roy and Donavan talk to Prospects Live founder Jason Pennini on Taylor Trammell, CJ Abrams, Josh Mears, Hudson Head, and all things AZL.
Roy and Donavan talk to Mason about, UConn Athletics, Baseball, Having a impact on peoples lives, The long road ahead of him.
Roy talks about his trip to Ft. Wayne, Dawanya takes a beating at the plate. MadFriars Interview with Micheal Gettys, Affiliate Rundown.
Donavan talks to MLB Pipelines William Boor about the Padres recent Draft picks, A short talk with Xavier Edwards, and full interview with Luis Patino on his Futures Game selection and performance
Gore, Marejon, and Patino Dominate in the Futures game, France, Urias, and Allen shine at the AAA All Star Game, Affiliate Rundown, and Donavan's brain dead.
Tri-City's Throws a No Hitter, Joey Cantillo, Futures Game Selection, Tangents, Tangents, Affiliate Rundown
Donavan talks about his California League All Star experience, Interviews Luis Campusano, Caleb Bousley, Elliot Ashbeck, Estreuy Ruiz, Gabriel Arias, and a bonus interview with Jordan Guerrero.
Tech bug hit's us again, Lamet, Headen, make rehab appearances, Marcano, Edwards, Affiliate Rundown
Interview with Jeisson Rosario, post game recap with Coach Tarasco, Esteury Ruiz, Luis Patino
New Intro Music, Madfriars interview, Phillip Wellman and Dir. Scouting Mark Conner, Patino shirt, Affiliate Rundown
Liddy from Helles Bells co-host, Cal's fisrt start back from the big league club, Munoz dominates, Aaorn Lesher has great start, Mike Nutter elected to Northeast Indiana Hall of Fame
Donavan trek's North to Interview Tirso Ornelas, talk to Luis Patiño after his dominate start and game recap interview with Tony Tarasco.
The guy's talk Chris Paddack, another M.A.S.H. segment but more positives, Second TJ surgeries chances. Affiliate Rundown, Logan Allen getting back to Being Logan Allen, Potts walks it off, Gore second Pipeline team of the week, Joey Cantillo has a bounce back game T-shirt update.
Ty France called up,Podcast Mojo Cal Quantrill debut, Injuries galore, Donavan talks to Jack Suwinski, Gabriel Arias, Tony Tarasco, and MacKenzie Gore
The effects of the MLB baseball in MiLB, origin of Ryan Weathers Slider, The Wooden Throne in El Paso, Ty France is CRUSHING in AAA,
It's not just players in the Minors that have a dream of making it to "The Show". Donavan talks to North West League Umpire Andrew Clark on his journey, dreams, and life as a Minor League Umpire.
MacKenzie Gore and Buddy Reed make MLB Pipelines team of the week, Tirso Ornelas and Luis Campusano make Baseball Americas Hot Sheet. Affiliate Rundown,
SuperCast: Emily Waldon Interview, Opening Day freak out, Observations on Tatis jr., Chris Paddack, Nick Margevicius.
Roy and Donavan recap Spring Training, Discuss Emily Waldons article on Minoe League pay, Women’s role in sports and Roy bids farewell to GLB.
Donavan talks to Reggie Lawson, Xavier Edwards, and Hudson Potts. Roy and Donavan sit down with MacKenzie Gore and talk off season, doing the right thing, and Dominating the day.
Roy and Donavan talk to former Minor Leaguer Eric Simm about his journey from playing baseball as a youth in Korea to the life in the Minor Leagues.
Roy and Donavan talk to Nick Kuzia about being a undrafted Free Agent, finding his way in his first season in Affiliate ball. And Golf. HAPPY CHRIS PADDACK DAY, and aTatis tater!!
Roy and Donavan talk to Blake Hunt about Catching, Padres Coaches, Austin Hedges. After They go in deep on the impact of Manny Machado
Roy and Donavan talk to Tom Cosgrove About being a Mets fan in a city of Yankee fans, pitching under Burt Hooton,and So much more.
Roy and Donavan take a deep dive into Prospects Live Co- Founder Lance Brozdowski’s Padres top 30 prospect list
Roy and Donavan talk Fan Fest Sam Geaney talks prospects, Logan Allen, Reggie Lawson, Ty France, Nick Margevicius talk about off seasons
Episode #27 Jack Suwinski interview, Sod Poodles Injunction, Affiliate Staffing, Fan Fest.
Roy and Donavan talk to Gabe Mosser about, pitch grips, superstitions, playing in cold weather. Plus lightning round. Padres Christmas is now Jan. 2 Fernando Tatis jr’s birthday.
Off season Player Series: Nick Margevicius Interview, Nick talks to Roy and I about, why his favorite number is 25, Cerebral approach to pitching, and much, much more!!
Off Season Player Series- Buddy Reed talks Leadership on and off the field, making adjustments, starting a foundation.
Prospects Lives' Jason Pennini on #Padres Prospects in the #AFL, SABR in scouting, Top Tools in the #AFL and More..
Chris Paddack win the MiLBY for Best Starting Pitcher, Buddy Reed, Baseball America Top Prospects in each Level.
Episode #19: Dominican Winter League & AFL News, Rankings & Reviews, by Donavan and Roy
Benjamin Hill joins the show talks about traveling to EVERY Minor League ballpark, and settles the debate on T-Rex vs. 1 million Cats, Owen Miller is a stud and other end of the season news.
Interview with Chris King play by play for the Tri City Dust Devils, end of the year awards, AAA-AA playoffs
Throw back Thursday.. Donavan does it alone like in the beginning! Hot Talent Lava continues to flow!, and your affiliate Run Downs.
Baseball America’s Kyle Glaser joins the show and gives us his thoughts on the #Padres top prospects. The Lava is bubbling up, Trey Wingenter, Brett Kennedy, Jacob Nix #MinorLeague
Donavan Skypes it in from New York, Tatis injury update, Mejia trade, MadFriars Kevin Charity, Affiliate run down.
Futures Game, Tatis, Urias, Reed, interview preview, Potts, interview. Affiliates Run Down.
Episode #5 Missions shine at All-Star game, El Paso, Rule 5 explained and discussed, who moves up a level New Segment Major League minute, we almost have a special guest, and Donavan’s still a spaz!!
Roy get's a proper introduction, Missions All Star selections, Tri City adds Draft picks to the roster, Carter Capps rehabbing with DustDevils, A run down of all Affiliates,
Episode #3 EMERGENCY POD or at least my version of one. I get a co-host!! Roy Thomasson joins Friars on the Farm and now we’re a team. Tri-City release their roster and we review. Both The Midwest and California Leagues announce All Star selections and we go in depth on The Tincaps and Storm players heading to the first half Classic!! Plus we’re interrupted by the Stat Babes for The Hubbub over the Matt Kemp slide.
Breaking Mackenzie Gore Comes off the disabled list, We change our name, , A P-Mac sighting, Round up of every Affiliates week.
Introducing another Padre Podcast!!!, yeah I know!! but the Padres Minor League report covers just the minor leagues and prospects. Weekly coverage of all Padre affiliates. This week: A no hitter from Logan Allen, Tatis jr. wins Texas Player of the month, I touch on players from each affiliate. Does Morejon have a attitude problem and I search for a co-host.