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Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller joined Ben & Woods on Friday for The Management Report! Listen here as AJ gives his overall thoughts on the team's recent play, some of the recent roster moves he has had to make, the upcoming trade deadline, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by welcoming Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller back to the show for The Management Report, and we get his thoughts on his team's recent play. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before we head back out to Baltimore and catch up with Orioles radio broadcaster Josh Lewin to preview
Mike Elias and A. J. Preller have two widely different views on roster construction in the modern age of baseball. However, this weekends series is a reminder that both have come up well short of expectations.
Padres surprise road trip to Seattle. Padres GM AJ Preller speaks out on bats and arms. Dodgers-Angels scoreboard. Dodgers-Padres Rivalry. MLB Notes Yankees, Mets, Rockies, Blue Jays. Lakers at a Crossroads. OKC-Spurs Superstar Showdown. NBA Notes Bucks, Heat, Celtics, Warriors, Magic. NFL 2026 Schedule Breakdown for Chargers, Rams, Raiders, Broncos, Chiefs. NFL Notes from Rams, Browns, Colorado Buffs, and TV Schedules. NHL Notes from Canadiens, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Kings. Plus, SDFC, Preakness, PGA Championship, Indy 500. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, Facebook, or X. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, May 18, 2026. ***Number of Expanded Screens ========= 1)…PADRES SURPRISE ROAD TRIP “BOTTOM BATTING ORDER HEROES” 2)…PADRES-AJ PRELLER SPEAKS ABOUT BATS-ARMS “PIVETTA-MUSGROVE” “…THIS IS NOT BLACK AND WHITE “…MUST CHECK OFF EVERY BOX “…GOING TO TAKE MONTHS “…NOT THROWING “…BATTING ORDER WILL HIT 3)…DODGERS-ANGELS…SCOREBOARD “THE SCOREBOARD” 3)…PADRES-DODGERS “IS THIS A RIVARLY” …Brown & Gold-vs-Blue”… …ALL TIME…LA (532-431) …PLAYOFFS…LA (7-5) …2025…LA (9-4) …2024…SD (8-5) …2020…LA (55-32) …SD 1-SEASON SERIES-15 YEARS 4)…MLB NOTEBOOK (INJURY REPORT) YANKEES METS ROCKIES TORONTO ============ 5)…LA LAKERS…SUMMER OF DECISIONS…LEBRON JAMES “LAKERS AT CROSSROADS” …LE BRON-PLAY-RETIRE (41Y) …LE BRON-TAKE PAYCUT (52M) …LAKERS RETROFIT ROSTER-LUKA DONCIC …SIGN AUSTIN REAVES (40M) …TRADE-MILW-GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO …TRADE #1 DRAFT PICKS (3) 6)…NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS…OKC-SAN ANTONIO “SUPERSTAR SHOWDOWN” 7)…NBA NOTEBOOK “OFF THE COURT FIREWORKS” BUCKS MIAMI… CELTICS… GOLDEN STATE… ORLANDO… ============ 8)…NFL SCHEDULE RELEASE “GAME OF SURVIVOR” CHARGERS..@Buff-Sea-Denver-@KC-@Rams-Hou-@Balt RAMS..SF-NYG-@Denver-@Phi-@Buff…GB-KC-Dallas…@Sea-@TB RAIDERS..LAC-KC-@NEng-Buff-Rams BRONCOS..@KC-Jax-Rams-SF-@LAC-Sea CHIEFS..Denver..LAC-@Sea-@Denver-@Buff-@Rams-NE-SF-LAC 9)…NFL NOTEBOOK “OFF THE FIELD” TV GUIDE COLORADO BUFFS RAMS =========== 10)…NHL PLAYOFFS “ON ICE-OFF ICE” MONTREAL-BUFFALO EDMONTON MAPLES LEAFS VANCOUVER KINGS 11)…HOT HEADLINES “OFF THE SPORTSWIRE” SDFC PREAKNESS PGA CHAMPIONSHIPS INDY 500 =============== #MLB #yankees #mariners #mets #rockies #PADRES #joemusgrove #michaelking #ajpreller #gavinsheets #fernandotatisjr #nickpivetta #nickcastellanos #DODGERS #shoheiohtani #yoshinobuyamamoto #ANGELS #perryminasian #KURTSUZUKI #alekmanoah #maxfried #nfl #CHIEFS #BRONCOS #raiders #klintkubiak #chargers #JIMHARBAUGH #rams #seanmcvay #lakers #lebronjames #knicks #celtics #bucks #thunder #spurs #WARRIORS #CAVALIERS #GIANNISANTETOKOUNMPO #JALENBRUNSON #DONOVANMITCHELL #DEAARONFOX #jimmybutler #VICTORWEMBENYAMA #SHAIGILGEOUSALEXANDER #CHETHOLMGREN #kings #ducks #nhl #MAPLELEAFS #OILERS #canucks #canadiens #evanderkane #connormcdavid #NICKSUZUKI #indycar #alexpalou #SANDIEGOFC #SDFC #pga #AARONRAI #BRYSONDECHAMBEAU Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com
Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager AJ Preller joined Ben & Woods on Friar Friday for The Management Report! Listen here as AJ gives his thoughts on the Padres offensive struggles as of late, upcoming roster moves, health updates on guys like Musgrove and Pivetta, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by welcoming Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller back to the show as he joins us for The Management Report and gives us his thoughts on the Padres' offensive struggles, some upcoming roster moves, and MUCH more! Then we play a game of Take On Woods before we get to an MLB Reacharound to wrap up the hour. Listen here!
The New York Mets lose their 12th straight game! Buster Olney, David Schoenfield and Jorge Castillo convene in Bristol to discuss the Mets' tailspin, if the age of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup is a hinderance, and why this is the Braves team of two years ago. Then, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado stops by to talk about which milestone number is important to him, Mason Miller's dominance, alternate history with Aaron Judge on the Padres, the sale of the franchise for $3.9 billion, and GM A.J. Preller's basketball games. Later, SportsCenter host and Phillies fan Kevin Negandhi, along with Mets fan and ESPN boss Pete McConnville air their NL East grievances. Later, Buster, Jorge and Dave answer listener questions from Bristol during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome from Bristol! 0:30 Jorge Castillo, Dave Schoenfield join the show 1:11 Mets lose 12th straight 5:51 Phillies lineup over the hill? 11:28 Braves are back 14:28 Padres Manny Machado joins the show 14:38 Chasing 3,000 hits 16:02 Watching Mason Miller dominate 18:56 What If: Aaron Judge on the Padres? 21:30 Padres on the verge of being sold for $3.9B 29:38 Playing hoops with GM A.J. Preller 30:48 NL East Therapy with Kevin Neghandi 39:45 Bleacher Tweets with Dave & Jorge CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The New York Mets lose their 12th straight game! Buster Olney, David Schoenfield and Jorge Castillo convene in Bristol to discuss the Mets' tailspin, if the age of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup is a hinderance, and why this is the Braves team of two years ago. Then, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado stops by to talk about which milestone number is important to him, Mason Miller's dominance, alternate history with Aaron Judge on the Padres, the sale of the franchise for $3.9 billion, and GM A.J. Preller's basketball games. Later, SportsCenter host and Phillies fan Kevin Negandhi, along with Mets fan and ESPN boss Pete McConnville air their NL East grievances. Later, Buster, Jorge and Dave answer listener questions from Bristol during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome from Bristol! 0:30 Jorge Castillo, Dave Schoenfield join the show 1:11 Mets lose 12th straight 5:51 Phillies lineup over the hill? 11:28 Braves are back 14:28 Padres Manny Machado joins the show 14:38 Chasing 3,000 hits 16:02 Watching Mason Miller dominate 18:56 What If: Aaron Judge on the Padres? 21:30 Padres on the verge of being sold for $3.9B 29:38 Playing hoops with GM A.J. Preller 30:48 NL East Therapy with Kevin Neghandi 39:45 Bleacher Tweets with Dave & Jorge CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour by welcoming AJ Preller back to the show as the President of Baseball Operations checks in on a Friar Friday to discuss his team's 8 game winning streak here 3 weeks into the season! Then the guys briefly discuss the weekend series up in Anaheim against the Angels before Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal who broke the story today that the Seidler family is nearing an agreement to sell the Padres to Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones for a reported $3.9 billion! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friar Friday! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys discuss Ben actually being the coolest uncool guy (his words!) perhaps of all time? Then we set the menu for today's show which includes a visit from Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller at the bottom of the hour as the Padres are in Boston getting ready to face the Red Sox later this morning! Listen here!
Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller joined Ben & Woods for The Management Report on a Friar Friday! Listen here as AJ evaluates his team after the first week of the season, how he plans to navigate through some early-season roster moves, and MUCH more as the Padres get set to take on the Boston Red Sox today!
The Padres beat the Giants on Wednesday to avoid the sweep. Craig Stammen admitted he did not write the lineup yesterday, but A.J. Preller was not the one who did. The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to a multiyear deal. The Lakers are in OKC to take on the Thunder. The Artemis II launch captivated the world.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Padres beat the Giants on Wednesday to avoid the sweep. Craig Stammen admitted he did not write the lineup yesterday, but A.J. Preller was not the one who did. The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to a multiyear deal. The Lakers are in OKC to take on the Thunder. The Artemis II launch captivated the world.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Joey Wiemer, Colt Emerson’s contract, the concept of “sticking at shortstop,” and pre-arbitration (and pre-debut) extension trends, then (29:11) answer listener emails about A.J. Preller trading himself, Harrison Bader and the press conference threshold, plotting to prevent a switch-hitter from batting from both sides, no-selling a World Series ring ceremony, giveaway promotions at every game, a Craig Kimbrel PitchCom hypothesis, the top five MLB owners, pitch-count limits in a World Series perfect game bid, technical fouls in baseball, the aesthetic appeal of platooning, and lifetime .500 franchises. Audio intro: Garrett Krohn, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Andy Ellison, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Baumann on Wiemer Link to MLB.com on Wiemer Link to FG combined WAR leaderboard Link to “small sample” song Link to Voros’ Law Link to “WDJDD?” (short) Link to “WDJDD?” (long) Link to MLBTR on Emerson Link to Nichols’ Law of Catcher Defense Link to Passan tweet about Emerson Link to FG post on Pratt Link to Sam on extensions Link to Bader story Link to Seinfeld “sponge-worthy” clips Link to Kiri on promotions Link to “Things Fitting Perfectly Into Other Things” Link to Meg on the baseball penalty box Link to Diamondbacks bullpen story Link to “Maddux” stat Link to franchise W-L records Link to listener emails database Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
AJ Preller joined Ello & Skraby to discuss Craig Stammen's first spring training and some spring training standouts.
AJ Preller joined Ben & Woods to discuss the upcoming season and how the roster is shaping up.
Ben & Woods share more stories from their trip to Padres spring training and speak with AJ Preller.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about recent signings and injuries pertaining to teams whose seasons they’ve recently previewed, the Diamondbacks re-signing Zac Gallen and the thrilling resolution of the free-agent-contract over/under draft, the winter of Bryce Harper’s discontent, Harper and Manny Machado’s comments about the Dodgers’ spending, Max Muncy’s extension, the worsening of the allegations against Emmanuel Clase, new details about the challenge system, Mike Trout’s impending return to center field, and (44:33) the momentous, surprising resignation of Tony Clark as MLBPA executive director. Then (1:00:22) they bring on FanGraphs prospect writers Eric Longenhagen and Brendan Gawlowski to discuss their ranking of the sport’s top 100 (well, 110) prospects. Audio intro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)” Audio outro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to post on recent Padres signings Link to Preller extension story Link to MLBTR on López Link to MLBTR on Rengifo Link to post on Gallen signing Link to EWStats site Link to over/under draft history Link to Harper video Link to Harper article Link to Harper t-shirt Link to Happy Gilmore scene Link to Harper/Machado comments Link to Muncy extension story Link to the latest on Clase Link to Ben on Clase Link to Manfred’s Clase comment Link to Clase’s 2018 balk Link to EW Episode 1269 Link to challenge system explainer Link to broadcast details Link to MLBTR on Trout Link to The Athletic on Clark Link to ESPN on Clark Link to MLBTR on Clark Link to Baumann on Clark Link to 2024 whistleblower complaint Link to federal probe report Link to federal probe report 2 Link to federal probe report 3 Link to OneTeam Partners explainer Link to NLFPA meltdown Link to FG top prospects list Link to Griffin’s Instagram Link to ZiPS Top 100 Link to top 100 prospects chat Link to piece on prospect debates Link to Brendan’s return post Link to Ben on pitching prospects Link to latest Wade/Ward mix-up Link to Wade/Ward history Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after a MASSIVE weekend in Peoria after AJ Preller was extended to a multi-year (but how many years?) contract and brought in a bevy of veteran depth signings with low dollar amounts attached. How does this reshape the 2026 Padres?Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
With Spring Training fully underway in Florida and Arizona, we're starting to hear more and more from those in the baseball world about their thoughts on this offseason. Between how New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge voiced his displeasure with his club's slow-moving offseason and Bryce Harper not being too happy with how he was spoken about by Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, things are getting spicy.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about which of these headlines are actually big deals and which aren't, including Steve Cohen saying there won't be a captain for the New York Mets as long as he owns the team and a couple of players with questionable thoughts on position changes. Then, the guys get into the San Diego Padres having a busy week that saw them bring in Nick Castellanos, along with other free agents, to fill out their roster and signing General Manager A.J. Preller to a long-term deal.Later, Jake and Jordan present the grand finale to this year's Scott Boras Scoreboard after a flurry of his players received new deals and Roman Anthony replaced Corbin Carroll on Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster. They close the show by reintroducing the 26-and-under rankings for this season after big players graduated from the list last season.0:34 - Tony Clark update3:20 - The Opener: Hot Springs Training headlines39:05 - Around the League: Padres keeping busy48:03 - Team USA roster update50:38 - Scott Boras Scoreboard finale59:41 - 2026 26-and-under rankings Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
The Padres had a busy weekend, extending AJ Preller to a multi-year deal and signing Nick Castellanos, Walker Buehler and other veterans. NBA All-Star Weekend was an improvement. Winter Olympics controversy. Happy birthday, Scott!Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Preller! Seidler! The sale! Castellanos! Manny! Pitching! France! So much is happening! Derek was in Peoria for all of it. The guys discuss.
It finally got done. The Padres have extended AJ Preller, but contract details are kept private. San Diego shopping spree to fill bench and rotation depth. Manny Machado comments on Preller. Dodgers emotional for Alex Vesia's return. FBI gambling involving Guardians, Phillies, Rays. San Diego State blows out Nevada as Magoon Gwath returns. Updates from Arizona, St. Johns. Adam Silver presents his State of the NBA address, and he's got a problem or two. NFL Coaching hires involving Raiders, Bills, Dolphins, Eagles, Commanders. Team USA Hockey Win but loses Kings player to injury. Plus, Daytona 500, Formula 1, Olympics, San Diego FC. Got a question or comment for The Franchise? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, February 16, 2026. 1A) ...PADRES-PRELLER EXTENSION JOHN SEIDLER ...AJ-RELENTLESS COMMITMENT INVEST TALENT ...AJ-ARCHITECT OF ALL THIS ...WHERE WE ARE BECAUSE OF HIM ...TALKED 4X IN ONE YEAR-TRAVEL SCHEDULE ...ROBUST INTEREST IN SALE OF TEAM ...MORE THAN 3-BIDDERS ...TEAM WILL NOT BE MOVED ...WANT SOMEONE WITH SD TIES 1)...PADRES-LAST MINUTE SHOPPING SPREE "SATURDAY SHOPPING SPREE" 2)...PADRES...MANNY MACHADO SOUNDS OFF "MACHADO ON PRELLER" 3)...DODGERS...EMOTIONAL OUTPOURING IN CAMP "ALEX VESIA-MEDIA" 4)...MLB NOTEBOOK…GUARDIANS-PHILLIES-RAYS "FBI-GAMBLING" ------------ 5)...AZTECS BASKETBALL GETS HOT…ARIZONA-ST JOHNS "SDSU COMPLETE GAME" 6)...NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND "NBA-PROBLEM ISSUES" --------------- (HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER) -------------- 7)...NFL NOTEBOOK "COACHING HIRES" RAIDERS BILLS MIAMI EAGLES WASHINGTON --------------- 8)...OLYMPICS-HOCKEY "USA WINS-LA KINGS LOSE" -------------- 9)...HOT HEADLINES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE" DAYTONA 500 FORMULA 1 OLYMPIC SDFC ====== #MLB #rays #guardians #phillies #PADRES #ajpreller #mannymachado #JOHNSEIDLER #nickcastellanos #griffincanning #germanmarquez #tyfrance #DODGERS #ALEXVESIA #ANGELS #KURTSUZUKI #EMMANUELCLASE #bryceharper #nfl #DOLPHINS #BILLS #RAIDERS #EAGLES #COMMANDERS #klintkubiak #jongruden #tyreekhill #ajbrown #KLINTKUBIAK #lakers #lebronjames #clippers #kawhileonard #heat #keshadjohnson #adamsilver #nba #sandiegostate #aztecs #briandutcher #milesbyrd #bjdavis #MAGOONGWATH #reesedixonwaters #kings #kevinfiala #MICHAELJORDAN #DAYTONA500 #landonorris #maxverstappen #NASCAR #sandiegofc #chuckylozano Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/
The Padres had a busy weekend, extending AJ Preller to a multi-year deal and signing Nick Castellanos, Walker Buehler and other veterans. NBA All-Star Weekend was an improvement. Winter Olympics controversy. Happy birthday, Scott!Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aram and Jack open the week by hitting the major headlines surrounding Major League Baseball over the last few days.Braves Injuries (10m): 0:00AJ Preller (8m): 10:00Zac Gallen (6m): 18:00Rockies From Camp (10m): 24:00Tony Vitello (8m): 34:00OD Starters (6m): 42:00Follow The College Baseball ShowJoin our Baseball Groupchat!Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottubCraig, Chris, and Raphie record the earliest ever PHT emergency pod with their cups of coffee in hand as Nick Castellanos and Griffin Canning both sign with the Padres within the same hour.
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friday morning! We start the show with a little bit of foreplay and discuss any Valentine's Day plans this weekend, and Ben apologizes for not shaving his face this morning... Then we set the menu for today's show which includes a throwback to a Valentine's Day themed show from a couple of years ago, and the guys react to one small comment AJ Preller made yesterday when discussing his contract, and we discuss Preller's obvious faith in Luis Campusano. Listen here!
The first Spring Training under Craig Stammen has begun. Derek is about to head to Peoria to catch up with the club. What are the biggest questions facing the new skipper? What's going on with A.J. Preller's future? Would Nick Castellanos be a good fit? What is the state of the rotation? How good can the bullpen be? Will the offensive approach change under new hitting coach Steven Souza Jr? The guys discuss the big storylines and early impressions of Stammen as the man in charge.
AJ Preller deal could get done by Monday! Jon Sammy And Brent On How To Fix Tanking In The NBA. Our Thoughts On The Big Ten's proposal for a new CFP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AJ Preller deal could get done by Monday! Jon Sammy And Brent On How To Fix Tanking In The NBA. Our Thoughts On The Big Ten's proposal for a new CFP.
Ben & Woods open off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paul's top headlines of the morning, including the most unlikely of places where you can apparently buy delicious pies? Then at the bottom of the hour the guys talk some more about AJ Preller's contract status after the Padres President of Baseball Operations met with the media for the first time this spring in Peoria, and was grilled about not yet having signed a contract extension. Listen here!
Craig Stammen confirmed that Mason Miller will serve as the Padres closer. SDSU's Pac 12 schedule has been released. Luka Doncic will not play tonight but wants to play this weekend. Maxx Crosby addresses trade rumors.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Stammen confirmed that Mason Miller will serve as the Padres closer. SDSU's Pac 12 schedule has been released. Luka Doncic will not play tonight but wants to play this weekend. Maxx Crosby addresses trade rumors.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 280 is loose! And we have a murder, a trunk and a mysterious French accent on our hands...Who was Charles Preller? Who was his young companion? And do you often leave your name on other people's pants?The secret ingredient is...some fancy fabrics!Sources this week include:https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-charles-preller-by-lover-hugh-brooks-1885/https://stlgayhistory.livejournal.com/14009.htmlhttps://www.murderbygaslight.com/2011/02/st-louis-trunk-tragedy.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are The Padres and AJ Preller at an impasse? CJ Abrams to the Padres? What would that mean for Xander Bogaerts future? Bill Belichick Doesn't Make 1st Ballot HOF!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are The Padres and AJ Preller at an impasse? CJ Abrams to the Padres? What would that mean for Xander Bogaerts future? Bill Belichick Doesn't Make 1st Ballot HOF!
After an eventful few days in December things quieted down on the Padres front. The New Year is here and Spring Training is only about a month away - so what on earth is going on? Derek and Darnay discuss the state of the team and the possible avenue for rounding out the roster. Preller is no stranger to making moves during Spring Training, are we going to have to be really patient? Is a reunion with Arraez coming? How do we feel about the current state of the roster? One MLB Insider says they've moved backwards.
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour of our Year In Review show by bringing back our oldest highlight from 2025 as we go back to early January when Ben read the food menu for a gentlemen's club in Arizona that the guys were thinking of visiting. Then we play an epic moment from early August when Padres Preisdent of Baseball Operations AJ Preller called in the day after the trade deadline to ROAST Ben for his awful takes, and we put a bow on what has been a very fun year for the Ben & Woods program! Listen here!
The Padres didn't make many moves during the Winter Meetings, but they did make tons of noise. Is A.J. Preller cooking up another blockbuster deal? What players would even be involved to make such a thing possible? Should Fernando Tatis Jr. be untouchable? Is Mason Miller on the block? And would that just be a way to get out of a bad contract? The Padres don't plan on moving a top reliever to the rotation, but might they move some to fill needs? The Mets had a rough week, could they look to San Diego for some star power? Suddenly there are some very interesting possibilities - the guys discuss on the 400th episode of On Friar!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and get into a lengthy discussion about a place most men have probably been in the past at some point: The Friend-Zone. Then we set the menu for today's show and get to some Padres talk with the latest from the MLB Winter Meetings and a little nugget that Woodsy heard yesterday that makes him think AJ Preller might be working on something pretty wild this offseason... Listen here!
Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on Monday morning JUST BEFORE the Padres announced the signing of Daison Acosta, a real person who plays baseball. Thus, they instead discuss the rumors of Nick Pivetta and Jake Cronenworth trades, Preller's continued lack of an extension, the ownership situation, and Jeff Kent to the HOF.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
Baseball's rumor season now includes a new wrinkle for the Padres: ownership buzz! Joe Lacob? A report from the Bay Area suggests the NBA Championship owner might have interest. How good of a fit would he be? In more conventional December chatter, is Jake Cronenworth on the trade block? Dylan Cease has a new home. The Blue Jays also scooped up another attractive starter. How is A.J. Preller going to address this rotation? The guys discuss.
The stove is starting to heat up, and A.J. Preller has his work cut out for him. Michael King and Dylan Cease are officially free agents. How will the Padres round out the rotation? Wonder what Mason Miller is up to these days...What needs to be done for us to feel good about the Padres' roster going into 2026? Craig Stammen spoke with ESPN, and a couple comments jumped out. Plus, the guys discuss the passing of San Diego legend and 1976 Cy Young winner Randy Jones.
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners signing Josh Naylor, the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward, the Cy Young and MVPs being awarded, Tarik Skubal's trade value, and a pitcher in the manager's seat. Then, new Padres manager Craig Stammen stops by to talk about when his conversations with San Diego started, playing basketball with A.J. Preller, his relationships with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., bullpen management, and who he chats with for advice. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Dave Schoenfield 25:16 Padres manager Craig Stammen 37:36 Sarah Langs 40:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners signing Josh Naylor, the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward, the Cy Young and MVPs being awarded, Tarik Skubal's trade value, and a pitcher in the manager's seat. Then, new Padres manager Craig Stammen stops by to talk about when his conversations with San Diego started, playing basketball with A.J. Preller, his relationships with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., bullpen management, and who he chats with for advice. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Dave Schoenfield 25:16 Padres manager Craig Stammen 37:36 Sarah Langs 40:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We probably should've seen this day coming. Almost two years to the day of Peter Seidler's passing, the Seidler family announced that they have begun exploring their options for the franchise, including a potential sale. This has layers, from Peter's legacy, to Sheel's stake and the continuing legal unrest. What does it mean for the baseball product in the near and long term? A.J. Preller's contract limbo makes more sense. Could this benefit the club in the long run? In the meantime we bemoan how things have gone since Peter passed.
Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the evening after Craig Stammen was formally introduced as Padres manager. They marinate more on its meaning, Preller's consolidation of power, implications of qualifying offers, then end on good ol' fashioned Padres trivia.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
The reaction from the Padres about Craig Stammen's hire doesn't exude confidence. Where is AJ Preller's extension?Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Stammen put the Padres uniform on again Monday morning, this time as San Diego's manager. Darnay and Todd discuss what we heard, why A.J. Preller felt comfortable handing the clubhouse to the former reliever, and what big questions remain. Stammen admitted a learning curve is ahead. He says he'll keep the club on the path set by Mike Shildt. What role will Ruben Niebla have going forward? And is there any clarity on Preller's future?