Was this the most underwhelming 4-2 Padres homestand in recent memory? 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down a homestand that started with a promising sweep over the Atlanta Braves, but ended with a series loss to the Dodgers. 

In case you missed obvious, the San Diego Padres have huge problems in their starting rotation. The two discuss Craig Stammen using Kyle Hart as an opener for Randy Vasquez, and his continued struggles. Michael King, who was excellent versus the Braves, struggled with his command versus the Dodgers. 

Marty and Darren discuss King's very candid comments on the Padres disappointing first half, and why everyone except the bullpen, needs to step up. The show also discusses the ABC challenge that didn't happen versus Freddy Freeman and the Dodgers, King's comments on why he didn't challenge, and discuss the Padres lack of attention to detail. 

The first half of the season is officially behind us and the Padres are two games off from where they were a year ago. Marty and Darren discuss why the belief in this year's team feels very different, and how that was reflected by the large number of Dodgers fans that took over Petco Park. The two then look ahead to a very tough road trip that starts with three in Chicago, before they take on the Dodgers again in Los Angeles.

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Was this the most underwhelming 4-2 Padres homestand in recent memory? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down a homestand that started with a promising sweep over the Atlanta Braves, but ended with a series loss to the Dodgers. In case you missed obvious, the San Diego Padres have huge problems in their starting rotation. The two discuss Craig Stammen using Kyle Hart as an opener for Randy Vasquez, and his continued struggles. Michael King, who was excellent versus the Braves, struggled with his command versus the Dodgers. Marty and Darren discuss King's very candid comments on the Padres disappointing first half, and why everyone except the bullpen, needs to step up. The show also discusses the ABC challenge that didn't happen versus Freddy Freeman and the Dodgers, King's comments on why he didn't challenge, and discuss the Padres lack of attention to detail. The first half of the season is officially behind us and the Padres are two games off from where they were a year ago. Marty and Darren discuss why the belief in this year's team feels very different, and how that was reflected by the large number of Dodgers fans that took over Petco Park. The two then look ahead to a very tough road trip that starts with three in Chicago, before they take on the Dodgers again in Los Angeles. Go to <a href="https://quince.com/FOUL">Quince.com/foul</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns
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A San Diego Padres show hosted by longtime Padres reporter Marty Caswell, San Diego radio voice Darren Smith and former Padres All-Star Heath Bell. The trio brings you inside news and analysis on all things Padres. Friar Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

A San Diego Padres show hosted by longtime Padres reporter Marty Caswell, San Diego radio voice Darren Smith and former Padres All-Star Heath Bell. The trio brings you inside news and analysis on all things Padres. Friar Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Friar Territory: A San Diego Padres Podcast

Disappointing homestand? Big rotation questions, Padres fans apathy

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Everything that can go wrong for the Padres has and then some. 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell to discuss what's gone so wrong for this team, the impact of the decimated starting rotation, and what kind of strange message Craig Stammen is sending by using an opener for Randy Vasquez. 

The three also discuss the incredibly sloppy brand of baseball the Padres are playing ,the lack of fundamentals, and how Craig Stammen's always cheery demeanor is going over with the players.Why did A.J. Preller hire another rookie manager this season with so much on the line and are they finally paying the price for such a poor off-season? 

Are MLB players noticing something different with the baseballs this year? Heath Bell says yes, and how pitchers can tell by the the touch when something is off. 

Marty, Darren and Heath then take a look at the Dodgers series, and even more importantly, a possibly telling homestand versus the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays.

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Everything that can go wrong for the Padres has and then some. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell to discuss what's gone so wrong for this team, the impact of the decimated starting rotation, and what kind of strange message Craig Stammen is sending by using an opener for Randy Vasquez. The three also discuss the incredibly sloppy brand of baseball the Padres are playing ,the lack of fundamentals, and how Craig Stammen's always cheery demeanor is going over with the players.Why did A.J. Preller hire another rookie manager this season with so much on the line and are they finally paying the price for such a poor off-season? Are MLB players noticing something different with the baseballs this year? Heath Bell says yes, and how pitchers can tell by the the touch when something is off. Marty, Darren and Heath then take a look at the Dodgers series, and even more importantly, a possibly telling homestand versus the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow

The Padres are running out of time, Heath Bell joins the show

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What is wrong with this Padres team? 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in The Athletic's Dennis Lin to discuss the Padres ongoing struggles, the pressure on the coaching staff, and if and why the Padres would be buyers at the trade deadline. 

Dennis discusses the complicated sale process and why Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones haven't been announced yet, and if any of the hangup involves their investor group. How does the hangup affect A.J. Preller's ability to make a trade? 

The trio discuss how much financial latitude to expect from the new ownership group. Marty, Darren and Dennis also discuss the scrutiny around Craig Stammen and his coaching staff, and why Preller hired another rookie manager. 

Dennis also discuses how patient the new ownership group will be with Preller and who's making the decisions now. 

Marty and Darren then read tweets from frustrated Padres fans, including frustration with the coaching staff, if Jackson Merrill is a bust, and whether the Padres should trade their bullpen stars should the struggles continue.



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What is wrong with this Padres team? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in The Athletic's Dennis Lin to discuss the Padres ongoing struggles, the pressure on the coaching staff, and if and why the Padres would be buyers at the trade deadline. Dennis discusses the complicated sale process and why Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones haven't been announced yet, and if any of the hangup involves their investor group. How does the hangup affect A.J. Preller's ability to make a trade? The trio discuss how much financial latitude to expect from the new ownership group. Marty, Darren and Dennis also discuss the scrutiny around Craig Stammen and his coaching staff, and why Preller hired another rookie manager. Dennis also discuses how patient the new ownership group will be with Preller and who's making the decisions now. Marty and Darren then read tweets from frustrated Padres fans, including frustration with the coaching staff, if Jackson Merrill is a bust, and whether the Padres should trade their bullpen stars should the struggles continue. 
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The heat is on A.J. Preller and Craig Stammen, Dennis Lin joins the show

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Are the San Diego Padres finally playing their best baseball at just the right time? 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the sweep over the Atlanta Braves, the contrasting ways they found to win each game, and why J.P. Sears outing may have been the most impressive game of all. 

Next up, the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are coming off a sweep of their own versus the Atlanta Braves. T

he two discuss Samad Taylor's daily spark, and hear his comments on why he likes batting second between Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado. Marty and Darren also hear from Ty France, who had another big home run in the Padres 5-2 win on if the offense has finally found what they've been searching for. 

The show then welcomes Kyle Glaser back to the show, who breaks down what he's seen from the Padres. Are the Padres a better team with Taylor than they were with Ramon Laureano, considering all of the different ways he impacts the lineup? Glaser gives a lot of credit to AJ Preller and his baseball staff and discusses Sears' X factor. 

Speaking of the starting pitching, the trio discuss a positive step for Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta, and the best case scenario for either or both to return. Marty, Darren and Kyle then look ahead to the juicy pitching matchups versus the Dodgers, starting with Roki Sasaki, who shunned the Padres for Los Angeles, and Walker Buehler facing his former team.

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Are the San Diego Padres finally playing their best baseball at just the right time? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the sweep over the Atlanta Braves, the contrasting ways they found to win each game, and why J.P. Sears outing may have been the most impressive game of all. Next up, the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are coming off a sweep of their own versus the Atlanta Braves. T he two discuss Samad Taylor's daily spark, and hear his comments on why he likes batting second between Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado. Marty and Darren also hear from Ty France, who had another big home run in the Padres 5-2 win on if the offense has finally found what they've been searching for. The show then welcomes Kyle Glaser back to the show, who breaks down what he's seen from the Padres. Are the Padres a better team with Taylor than they were with Ramon Laureano, considering all of the different ways he impacts the lineup? Glaser gives a lot of credit to AJ Preller and his baseball staff and discusses Sears' X factor. Speaking of the starting pitching, the trio discuss a positive step for Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta, and the best case scenario for either or both to return. Marty, Darren and Kyle then look ahead to the juicy pitching matchups versus the Dodgers, starting with Roki Sasaki, who shunned the Padres for Los Angeles, and Walker Buehler facing his former team.
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Padres Sweep, here come the Dodgers, JP Sears X factor, Samad's spark

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Disappointing homestand? Big rotation questions, Padres fans apathy

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