The heat is on. 

The San Diego Padres return back home for six big games against the Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates as they remain in the thick of the National League wild card chase. 

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to break down the wild card playoff picture, the reasons for the Padres second half surge and who the most dangerous team in the playoff picture is. Glaser breaks down the different reasons for the Padres second half surge, why Luis Campusano has been their most consistent hitter and how he rates defensively behind the plate. That leads to the discussion of the Padres contemplating calling up Ethan Salas and why it does or doesn't make sense. 

Darren, Marty and Kyle discuss the merits of calling up Salas, the learning process and what kind of impact he would really have on a playoff race. Glaser also discusses the strange story of Ketel Marte 
no-showing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and what kind of impact that has on their wild card chase.

The three then discuss the end of the Peter Seidler and the indelible impact he had on San Diego and the entire Padres organization.

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The heat is on. The San Diego Padres return back home for six big games against the Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates as they remain in the thick of the National League wild card chase. Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to break down the wild card playoff picture, the reasons for the Padres second half surge and who the most dangerous team in the playoff picture is. Glaser breaks down the different reasons for the Padres second half surge, why Luis Campusano has been their most consistent hitter and how he rates defensively behind the plate. That leads to the discussion of the Padres contemplating calling up Ethan Salas and why it does or doesn't make sense. Darren, Marty and Kyle discuss the merits of calling up Salas, the learning process and what kind of impact he would really have on a playoff race. Glaser also discusses the strange story of Ketel Marte no-showing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and what kind of impact that has on their wild card chase. The three then discuss the end of the Peter Seidler and the indelible impact he had on San Diego and the entire Padres organization.
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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

Padres race for the wild card, the Ethan Salas question, Kyle Glaser joins

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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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Padres race for the wild card, the Ethan Salas question, Kyle Glaser joins

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