Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres rocked by FanGraphs’ #24 rotation ranking—are fans right to worry, or is this underrating a team on the edge of a comeback? Javier Reyes breaks down Padres rotation projections, from Michael King’s health to Nick Pivetta’s potential regression, and questions whether Randy Vasquez’s devil-magic in 2025 can hold up. With Joe Musgrove’s value, bullpen depth, and free agents like Chris Bassitt still in play, the pitching staff’s upside might surprise critics.
Javi also calls out MLB’s broader issues: Are teams like the Brewers and Nationals sabotaging their own futures with questionable trades? Will league-wide reluctance to spend derail parity more than the Dodgers ever could? All of that and more! Go Padres.
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Los Angeles Dodgers shake up MLB with a blockbuster $240 million contract for Kyle Tucker, sending shockwaves across the league. Are the Dodgers creating an unstoppable super-team, or is their spending spree exposing deeper issues in baseball’s economic model? Javier Reyes and Peter Appel (co-founder of Just Baseball) debate whether the Dodgers’ relentless pursuit of stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Edwin Diaz is healthy for the sport—or if it signals the need for fundamental change, such as a salary cap.
Some key discussion points include the impact of massive payroll discrepancies between teams, the possibility of an impending MLB lockout, the sustainability and excitement of the Dodgers’ dominance, whether struggling teams can possibly compete in a league tilted toward financial powerhouses, some Dodger Hatin' by Javier, and more! Go Padres.
0:00 – Intro
1:38 — Dodgers "Destroy" Baseball?
7:24 – MLB Economics & Fan Frustration
23:23 – Future Solutions & CBA Outlook
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San Diego Padres fans eye the trade market as the New York Mets sign Bo Bichette to a record-breaking contract, fueling speculation around Mark Vientos and Brett Baty's future. Could a move for Vientos help the Padres solve their DH and third base needs, or will they target other buy-low options like Nick Castellanos and Ryan Mountcastle? 
Plus, key topics in the mailbag segment include Fernando Tatis Jr.’s current contract value, Cody Bellinger’s fit in San Diego, hot takes on fair-weather fandom, MLB’s salary structure, and whether splashy signings are hurting the sport, Zac Gallen’s free-agent prospects, and more! Go Padres.
0:00 — Intro
1:50 — Sung-Mun Song injury
3:13 — Mets Sign Bichette, Vientos Trade Implications
10:29 — Padres DH Options, Castellanos Discussion
16:15 — Tatis Debate & Dodger Hatin'
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San Diego Padres reunite with Will Myers and Bud Black, sparking questions about player development and front office strategy. As Myers returns in a special assignment coach role and Black joins as senior advisor to baseball operations, Javier Reyes explores how these moves could shape the Padres’ future on and off the field.
Then Javier gets into more news, with Nolan Arenado surprisingly linked to a potential first base role in San Diego and the Los Angeles Dodgers setting records by signing Kyle Tucker to a massive $240 million contract. Javi touches on Tucker’s unprecedented deal means for MLB’s competitive balance, whether smaller-market teams can keep pace, a silly listener trade proposal, and more! Go Padres. 
0:00 – Intro
1:44 — Myers and Black Return
5:14 – Arenado Trade and First Base Rumor
10:18 – Dodgers Sign Kyle Tucker: League Impact & Rant
22:42 – Mega Trade Proposal
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San Diego Padres fans face a crucial question: Is Fernando Tatis Jr. still a superstar, or has his shine faded? Javier Reyes breaks down Tatis Jr.'s rollercoaster performance over the last few season, examining the impact of his PED suspension, declining slugging numbers, and defensive surge. Are traditional stats missing his true value, or do Padres fans need to reset their expectations?
Javi also discusses lineup protection issues involving Luis Arraez, calls to move the franchise’s cornerstone, insights on Ethan Salas’s future at catcher and the team’s strategy for consistency amid roster uncertainty, and more! Go Padres. 
0:00 – Intro
1:22 — Tatis: Superstar Status?
10:16 – Analyzing Tatis Decline
19:43 – Trade Rumors & Fan Mailbag
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