Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

On today's episode, Javier is breaking down the Padres bullpens of the last 5 seasons and whether or not they've been one of the most underrated units in the game! Javi discusses the star closers (e.g. Robert Suarez, Kirby Yates, Mark Melancon, Josh Hader), the trends we've seen with AJ Preller and management when it comes to assembling then pen, missed opportunities on solid players (e.g. Andres Munoz, Matt Strahm)), the tremendous upside for the 2025 unit, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier is recapping some of the latest Padres spring training news for the Padres potential opening day roster! Javi discusses Matt Waldron's blow up start, if Stephen Kolek is emerging as the top candidate for the 5th spot in the rotation, Alek Jacob becoming a bullpen piece, the fear of uninspiring veterans taking roster spots from the young guys, Tirso Ornelas continuing to ball out, some notable roster cuts, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier is unpacking the mailbag to answer some of YOUR Padres questions over the last week! Javi discusses the conflicting views on AJ Preller's ability to build roster depth, Xander Bogaerts being the new Eric Hosmer contract, players that could steal an opening day slot, the Tatis panic, and more! Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's show, Javier is diving deep into the Xander Bogaerts experience and whether or not he's been the biggest Padres bust since the much-maligned Eric Hosmer! Javi compares the two players, discussing the circumstances behind both players contracts, Bogaerts' tenure thus far, the statistical differences (and similarities) between both players, reasons other than stats that made Hosmer so maligned, reasons for believing (or not believing) in a bounce back, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier is reacting to the Padres adding more depth in the form of Jose Iglesias and reviews the Padres lineup depth over the last few seasons. Javi reacts to Iglesias being a pop star and vibes legend, the various misfits that have rounded out the Padres lineup since 2019, some legendarily mediocre trades, old washed up veterans, the players that DID hit for them, whether or not the team unjustly gets viewed as being too top-heavy, optimism for 2025, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier is joined by frequent partner in crime Millard Thomas (host of Locked On Diamondbacks) to discuss the players in the NL West you should be watching out for! The two discuss Fernando Tatis Jr. signing with a controversial new sports agency, the latest updates with the Padres/Dbacks in spring training, under-the-radar players to keep an eye out for in the NL West (Michael Conforto haters, clog your ears!), other players to be excited about in the entire National League, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier breaks down some of the latest Padres spring training storylines! A bunch to discuss, including injuries to Sean Reynolds and Bryan Hoeing, Matt Waldron and Stephen Kolek turning heads, the Luis Campusano hive, potential opening day lineup questions, Yu Darvish not pitching another four years, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, it's Mailbag Monday and Javier is answering all of your Padres baseball questions! He discusses everything from regular season predictions, the allegations of hatred towards Luis Arraez, the way the team may utilize Connor Joe, Ethan Salas and Leodalis De Vries spring action, Matt Waldron's potential, Eguy Rosario hype, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's show, Javier is joined by Michael Baumann (FanGraphs, formerly of The Ringer) to discuss the rise of Jackson Merrill and what he could bring in 2025 and beyond! They discuss Baumann's article about Merrill's historically great rookie season, why the lack of a walk rate will (or won't!) matter, the potential changes Merrill could make going forward, his potential upside, other National League storylines, and more! Go Padres. Check out Michael's article: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-jackson-merrill-can-make-his-life-easier/ Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier brings out his crystal ball for everyone's favorite annual tradition: pre-season predictions! Javi discusses a slew of predictions concerning Fernando Tatis Jr.'s MVP potential, Xander Bogaerts being a defensive stalwart, newcomer Nick Pivetta's upside, the wrath of Yuki Matsui, playoff chances, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier does another dive into recent Padres history but this time with a focus on the Padres pitching staff! Javi breaks down the last 5 years of the Padres pitching, the ability of the team to accrue value from unexpected places (remember Seth Lugo?, revisiting some major trades (Blake Snell, Michael King, Mike Clevinger, etc), the impact of Ruben Niebla, why we shouldn't be that worried about the team finding a capable 5th starter, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier is diving into all things to watch out for in this wonderful Padres spring training slate! He discusses a litany of storylines including star prospects Ethan Salas and Leodalis De Vries, the competition for the 5th spot in the rotation, how both Dylan Cease and Nick Pivetta can improve, bench player check-ins (Jason Heyward, Tirso Ornelas, Connor Joe, Gavin Sheets, Yonathan Peralza, etc), the Luis Campusano Hive, players that could be traded, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's show, Javier is answering all your listener questions regarding Padres spring training, hope regular season, and beyond! He discusses the optimism for Xander Bogaerts, the warring factions of the Luis Arraez discourse, Jurickson Profar other player departures, Yuli Gurriel and Yu Darvish's history, why the Red Sox let Don Orsillo go, good memories, sabotaging the future for the present, and much more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's Fun Friday episode, Javier does a sunny recap of the last 5 years of Padres baseball! He breaks down how the Padres changed the narrative about the franchise, becoming a national storyline, the rise of Fernando Tatis Jr., the craziness of that Juan Soto trade, the rollercoaster unpredictability, Jurickson Profar and Jorge Alfaro becoming cult heroes, Joe Musgrove becoming the heart of the team, experiences in real time, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier is talking some of the latest news with Yuli Gurriel being signed and a dissection of the Padres championship potential (or lack thereof). Javi breaks down the controversy surround Gurriel and his history with Yu Darvish, Don Orsillo agreeing to a long-term deal with the team, why the Padres championship aspirations may be temporarily on hold, why there's one particular team comparison for fans to latch onto to give them hope, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier is joined by special guest Alex Williamson to discuss his article on Luis Arraez! The two discuss the correlation between batting average and winning, the value of more advanced stats, if Luis Arraez is being overrated, the discourse over analytics in baseball, other players and storylines to keep an eye on in the NL West, and more! Go Padres. Check out Alex's article on Arraez and batting average: https://batflipsandnerds.com/2025/02/13/luis-arraez-and-the-art-of-batting-average/ Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier is FINALLY joined by old friend Ben Kaspick (host of Locked On Giants) to discuss the Padres and Giants respective offseason moves! The two get into Farhan Zaidi's tenure, what the hiring of Buster Posey signals going forward, the Padres financial strife and sudden emergence recently, if Willy Adames is a star player worthy of his contract, the wrath of AJ Preller, what it would take for both teams to contend, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On this week's mailbag episode, Javier recaps some news and answers YOUR questions! (because mailbag, duh) Javi dives deeper into the Nick Pivetta trade, who the Padres closer could be if Suarez were traded, rumors of the Padres and Red Sox being in touch about Dylan Cease, if Xander Bogaerts was overrated in 2023, the need for keeping the starting rotation together beyond 2025, a bat the Padres could go after, selling the team, and MUCH more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's episode, Javier reacts to the Padres big signing of Nick Pivetta to their pitching staff! Javi discusses his initial surprised reaction to the move, breaking down Pivetta's strengths and weaknesses as a pitcher, the tremendous upside he carries with him, why the move might be the best possible for the team in their circumstances, another signing in Kyle Hart from the KBO, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's show, Javier reveals his biggest questions surrounding the Padres heading into the 2025 season! Everything from Jackson Merrill's potential sophomore slump, the back end of the starting rotation, the weirdness of the ownership situation, the return of the Luis Campusano hive, and more! Go Padres. Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padres Follow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgsw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)