Randy Vasquez makes his case, Musgrove returns, Tatis's WBC joy

How encouraging was Joe Musgrove's first start since having Tommy John surgery? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss an important outing for Musgrove after a long grind back from the injured list.  How different should we feel about Jurickson Profar's All-Star season for the Padres in 2024 after…

Padres Leadoff Quandry

The Padres camp and lineup is dramatically different with their biggest stars, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Mason Miller headed to the World Baseball Classic. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest storylines of the weekend, including bad news on Bryan Hoeing and Joe Musgrove'…

Do Padres Spring Stats Matter? King's Debut, Latest Ownership Buzz

Michael King was impressive in his Cactus League debut but do the Padres spring training stats really matter?  Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss why spring stats only matter for certain players, and confidence in the Padres rotation after a reassuring outing for King.  The more we talk about…

Padres' Fernando Tatis Dilemma, Nick Castellano Shade, Next Padres Owner

Why are the Padres contemplating batting Fernando Tatis Jr. cleanup behind Manny Machado? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss Craig Stammen's eye-opening comments on the lineup changes, what it means for Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado moving forward. What else has stood out …

Joe Musgrove On Path Back To Padres, Darren Smith Makes It Official

Darren Smith officially joins Marty Caswell as the new co-host of Friar Territory! The duo break down what Padres chairman John Seidler said about the sale of the team and why he vows the next owner won't move the team out of San Diego. A little more than a year after having Tommy-John surgery, P…

Nick Castellanos Signs With Padres, Manny Sends A Message

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss Nick Castellanos signing with the Padres after an unceremonious exit with the Phillies. What was Manny Machado's reaction? We hear from Manny on his excitement for his fellow 305 friend and the clear message he sent the Padres on AJ Preller's lack of a contra…

Manny Machado Factor, Sung Mun Song's Fit & Preller Speaks

Marty Caswell and Heath Bell discuss the latest comments from AJ Preller on why his contract extension has been delayed and if the pending sale has had an impact.  How does infielder Sung-Mun Song fit the team? We hear from manager Craig Stammen on how the Padres plan to acclimate him to the infie…

Craig Stammen speaks, AJ Preller's murky future, Darren Smith joins

Darren Smith joins Friar Territory host Marty Caswell to discuss San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen speaking at the start of Spring Training today. The duo dive into how the team can right the ship in 2026, AJ Preller's future and one question to ask MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. Get 10 free …

Padres Are Better Now, Miguel Andujar, New Owner Coming

Is the Padres current roster better than it was a year ago at this time? Former Padres reliever Heath Bell says yes. Heath and Marty Caswell break down the extremely talented outfield and why Luis Campusano may finally get his biggest chance under Craig Stammen.  Will Miguel Andujar end up being A…

Padres system ranks LAST, Ethan Salas future | Keith Law joins

The Athletic's Keith Law joins Marty Caswell to break down the San Diego Padres farm system - ranked last by The Athletic. The duo dives into Ethan Salas' 2026 progression after injuries last season, and discuss the other key prospects left in the system. The Athletics' Leo De Vries may add more sa…