Ben Fadden
Lead Voice
Ben Fadden is the Lead Voice at Gaslamp Ball, writing weekly articles and hosting a podcast/YouTube show called "Talking Friars". His favorite Padres memory is Jake Cronenworth's go-ahead single against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the 2022 National League Division Series.
Ben has had the chance to talk with numerous former Padres players on his show, including Eric Hosmer, Tyson Ross, Adam Rosales, Heath Bell, Kurt Bevacqua, Greg Garcia and Clayton Richard. Media members Kevin Acee, Marty Caswell, Matt Vasgersian, Jesse Agler, Lauren Shehadi, Christopher Russo, Jim Russell, Jon Schaeffer, Steven Woods, Paul Reindl, Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson have also been on his show.
If you have any questions, please contact him at talkingfriars@gmail.com.
Blake Snell won’t be loved in San Diego anymore
What a bomb that was dropped on us tonight
Three Padres free agents who won’t be brought back
It’s very likely the Padres won’t look the same in 2025 but where will it look different?
Jackson Merrill, four other Padres get MVP votes
The final tallies were interesting...
Jackson Merrill takes second place in the NL Rookie of the Year
The Merrill-Skenes debate was running wild in 2024 and it’s probably going to continue for the next couple days after the results tonight
Don’t expect Roki Sasaki to sign any time soon
We know the offseason can be slow but there are specific reasons why Sasaki’s free agency will also be slow
Padres finalizing extension with manager Mike Shildt
According to Kevin Acee, the deal is expected to go through 2027
Padres offseason needs as GM Meetings are underway
Lots to do this winter to try to get back to the postseason in 2025
Ha-Seong Kim becomes a free agent
Kim has declined his mutual option for 2025
2024 Padres Season Review: David Peralta, Donovan Solano, Brandon Lockridge and Tyler Wade
Finishing up the season reviews with some of the key players that didn’t necessarily get a bunch of national attention this past season
2024 Padres Season Review: Fernando Tatis Jr.
Fernando proved he’s still special in big moments