Is there actually good news for the Padres as they head into a huge home series versus the New York Yankees? 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss A.J. Preller's statement that Nick Pivetta could be added to the roster soon. They also discuss the outlook on Joe Musgrove and if his season could be over before it really even started. 

The two look into a huge series versus the New York Yankees that will send their three best pitchers, Walker Buehler Robbie Ray, and Michael King up against former Padres prospect Max Fried, Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole. 

Marty and Darren discuss Fernando Tatis' comments on it being the end of summer and if we're finally going to see a more consistent Padres offense as the clock winds down. 

The show then welcomes in Injury Expert's Will Carroll, who discusses the various injuries to PIvetta, Musgrove, Manny Machado, Gavin Sheets, and Miguel Andujar, and how it affects their respective performances. How much will the playoff races be decided by injuries to some of the most important players in the NL West? Carroll discusses the bicep injury to Shohei Ohtani, why his injury is related to his spine, and why it's reminiscent of the injury to Tigers slugger Prince Fielder.

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Is there actually good news for the Padres as they head into a huge home series versus the New York Yankees? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss A.J. Preller's statement that Nick Pivetta could be added to the roster soon. They also discuss the outlook on Joe Musgrove and if his season could be over before it really even started. The two look into a huge series versus the New York Yankees that will send their three best pitchers, Walker Buehler Robbie Ray, and Michael King up against former Padres prospect Max Fried, Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole. Marty and Darren discuss Fernando Tatis' comments on it being the end of summer and if we're finally going to see a more consistent Padres offense as the clock winds down. The show then welcomes in Injury Expert's Will Carroll, who discusses the various injuries to PIvetta, Musgrove, Manny Machado, Gavin Sheets, and Miguel Andujar, and how it affects their respective performances. How much will the playoff races be decided by injuries to some of the most important players in the NL West? Carroll discusses the bicep injury to Shohei Ohtani, why his injury is related to his spine, and why it's reminiscent of the injury to Tigers slugger Prince Fielder. &nbsp;Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at <a href="https://foxone.com">FOXOne.com</a>&nbsp; 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

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

Is Nick Pivetta close? | Padres huge series vs. Yankees | Injury expert Will Carroll

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The Padres magic number to clinch the final wild card spot is down to six after the Padres beat the Rockies 9-2, taking three out of 4 in Colorado. 

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss Michael King's terrific performance, the Padres ability to escape Coors Field unscathed and how big a deal it was to give Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon a much-needed breather. 

The two discuss Ethan Salas' incredible two-HR performance and read into Craig Stammen's comments on Salas being on the playoff roster. How much faith are the Padres already showing in Salas and what does it mean for possibly carrying three catchers on the playoff roster? 

Darren and Marty then discuss why the path ahead to the top wild card spot and the biggest obstacles facing the Cubs and Phillies. Could the Padres rest Michael King on the final homestand and save him for game one in the playoffs? And how do Padres fans feel about the job Craig Stammen has done in his rookie season? The two read tweets from Padres fans, who are both complimentary of his on-the-job training, feel it's a deep run in the playoffs and wonder if he'll get outmanaged in the playoffs.

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The Padres magic number to clinch the final wild card spot is down to six after the Padres beat the Rockies 9-2, taking three out of 4 in Colorado. Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss Michael King's terrific performance, the Padres ability to escape Coors Field unscathed and how big a deal it was to give Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon a much-needed breather. The two discuss Ethan Salas' incredible two-HR performance and read into Craig Stammen's comments on Salas being on the playoff roster. How much faith are the Padres already showing in Salas and what does it mean for possibly carrying three catchers on the playoff roster? Darren and Marty then discuss why the path ahead to the top wild card spot and the biggest obstacles facing the Cubs and Phillies. Could the Padres rest Michael King on the final homestand and save him for game one in the playoffs? And how do Padres fans feel about the job Craig Stammen has done in his rookie season? The two read tweets from Padres fans, who are both complimentary of his on-the-job training, feel it's a deep run in the playoffs and wonder if he'll get outmanaged in the playoffs.
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Padres magic number down to 6,  Michael King shines, faith in Ethan Salas

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Does playoff seeding matter all that much for the San Diego Padres? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres eight-game winning streak being snapped by the Colorado Rockies, and what kind of missed opportunity it was with the Phillies, Cubs, and Diamondbacks all losing. 

The two discuss the current playoff path, and if the Padres are better off facing the Braves and Dodgers than the National League Central with the best team in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers.

Marty and Darren also discuss the 12 different players who have occupied the second spot in the lineup, some encouraging progress for Miguel Andujar, and what Ramon Laureano said about his attempt to return from hip surgery. What kind of role will Randy Vasquez have in the playoffs? 

The two discuss Vasquez's results after pitching twice in three days, and why it's a big start for Robbie Ray.

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Does playoff seeding matter all that much for the San Diego Padres? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres eight-game winning streak being snapped by the Colorado Rockies, and what kind of missed opportunity it was with the Phillies, Cubs, and Diamondbacks all losing. The two discuss the current playoff path, and if the Padres are better off facing the Braves and Dodgers than the National League Central with the best team in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers. Marty and Darren also discuss the 12 different players who have occupied the second spot in the lineup, some encouraging progress for Miguel Andujar, and what Ramon Laureano said about his attempt to return from hip surgery. What kind of role will Randy Vasquez have in the playoffs? The two discuss Vasquez's results after pitching twice in three days, and why it's a big start for Robbie Ray.
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Padres streak snapped, path to October, what is Randy Vasquez's role?

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The San Diego Padres are on a mission. 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in Kyle Glaser to break down the Padres impressive eight-game winning streak, and all the different ways they're finding to win closer than comfort games. The three discuss the sizzling Jackson Merrill, the NL player of the week, what's been different in his approach, and the impact of him and Fernando Tatis being hot at the same time. 

Kyle breaks down why the Padres offense has been one of the best in baseball over the last two months, Manny Machado's impact, and the biggest reason the Padres surge is convincing. Marty, Darren, and Kyle discuss why the Padres seem to sleepwalk through the first half of the season and find themselves in the second half, and how much of it is a reflection on A.J. Preller. 

The show discusses the huge impact of Dustin Harris, and some key, under the radar pieces that have much a huge difference in 2026. Where would this team be without early contributions from Luis Rengifo and Harris, and how enormous a signing has Ty France been? 

Kyle, Marty, and Darren discuss the possibility of chasing down the Cubs and Phillies for the top wild card spot, the big advantage of playing home games at Petco Park, and what's stood out from Ethan Salas' first few weeks in the majors. 

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The San Diego Padres are on a mission. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in Kyle Glaser to break down the Padres impressive eight-game winning streak, and all the different ways they're finding to win closer than comfort games. The three discuss the sizzling Jackson Merrill, the NL player of the week, what's been different in his approach, and the impact of him and Fernando Tatis being hot at the same time. Kyle breaks down why the Padres offense has been one of the best in baseball over the last two months, Manny Machado's impact, and the biggest reason the Padres surge is convincing. Marty, Darren, and Kyle discuss why the Padres seem to sleepwalk through the first half of the season and find themselves in the second half, and how much of it is a reflection on A.J. Preller. The show discusses the huge impact of Dustin Harris, and some key, under the radar pieces that have much a huge difference in 2026. Where would this team be without early contributions from Luis Rengifo and Harris, and how enormous a signing has Ty France been? Kyle, Marty, and Darren discuss the possibility of chasing down the Cubs and Phillies for the top wild card spot, the big advantage of playing home games at Petco Park, and what's stood out from Ethan Salas' first few weeks in the majors.&nbsp; To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to <a href="https://mintmobile.com/Territory">MintMobile.com/Territory</a>. That&rsquo;s it there&rsquo;s no catch.
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Scorching Padres win 8th straight, can they catch top wild card? Kyle Glaser joins

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Is Nick Pivetta close? | Padres huge series vs. Yankees | Injury expert Will Carroll

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