How optimistic are we about the Padres heading into 2026? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the end of spring training, and Nick Pivetta finally being named the opening day starter versus the Tigers. 

The two discuss what to make of Fernando Tatis being back in the leadoff spot and Walker Buehler's rough outing. 

The show then welcomes back a familiar face! Kyle Glaser joins Friar Territory to talk Padres season outlook, the rotation depth with Buehler and German Marquez and the excellent bullpen. The trio discuss the upgraded roster under financial constraints, and the best spot for Tatis moving forward.

And you can't talk season outlook without discussing Luis Campusano and his latest opportunity. Kyle discusses how scouts feel about Freddy Fermin being a full-time catcher and the ongoing argument over Campusano behind the plate. 

If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/Territory

Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 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 

Marty Caswell on X: @MartyCaswell 

Darren Smith on X: @DSmithShow

How optimistic are we about the Padres heading into 2026? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the end of spring training, and Nick Pivetta finally being named the opening day starter versus the Tigers. The two discuss what to make of Fernando Tatis being back in the leadoff spot and Walker Buehler's rough outing. The show then welcomes back a familiar face! Kyle Glaser joins Friar Territory to talk Padres season outlook, the rotation depth with Buehler and German Marquez and the excellent bullpen. The trio discuss the upgraded roster under financial constraints, and the best spot for Tatis moving forward. And you can't talk season outlook without discussing Luis Campusano and his latest opportunity. Kyle discusses how scouts feel about Freddy Fermin being a full-time catcher and the ongoing argument over Campusano behind the plate. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at <a href="https://MintMobile.com/Territory">https://MintMobile.com/Territory</a> 
Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* <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!&nbsp; Follow us on X:&nbsp;@FriarTerritory Marty Caswell on X: @MartyCaswell Darren Smith on X: @DSmithShow

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 season preview, Pivetta gets opening day nod, Kyle Glaser stops by

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/f2ea9a53-3d36-4ded-a894-b41601391ad5/transcript

The San Diego Padres are back to .500 after an encouraging 4-2 road trip at the Red Sox and Pirates, but the biggest question hovering over the team continues to be who the next owner of the team will be. 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell are joined by The Athletic's Dennis Lin with the latest on the timeline for a sale, if there's a clear frontrunner and how prospective owners are evaluating the franchise.

Marty and Darren discuss some encouraging signs from the roadie, how long Craig Stammen had planned to give Manny Machado his first day off and the ongoing search for their leadoff hitter and offensive identity. 

The Padres will launch their City Connects on Thursday. What should fans expect? The duo then discuss what's going on with Fernando Tatis, and if 2025 was the real indicator of the type of player he is at this point. 

Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 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 San Diego Padres are back to .500 after an encouraging 4-2 road trip at the Red Sox and Pirates, but the biggest question hovering over the team continues to be who the next owner of the team will be. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell are joined by The Athletic's Dennis Lin with the latest on the timeline for a sale, if there's a clear frontrunner and how prospective owners are evaluating the franchise. Marty and Darren discuss some encouraging signs from the roadie, how long Craig Stammen had planned to give Manny Machado his first day off and the ongoing search for their leadoff hitter and offensive identity. The Padres will launch their City Connects on Thursday. What should fans expect? The duo then discuss what's going on with Fernando Tatis, and if 2025 was the real indicator of the type of player he is at this point. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* <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

Dennis Lin talks Padres ownership, Castellanos surging for Padres

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/9b13ff70-9fe5-447d-a4b4-b4270045f238/transcript

Are the Padres starting to figure out who they really are? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed the biggest takeaways from the Padres first winning series versus the Red Sox, and German Marquez's promising outing versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

Are we starting to see some good signs from the heart of the Padres offense? From Manny Machado's first home run to Fernando Tatis overcoming a terrible four-strikeout performance versus the Red Sox, the offense has finally shown some signs of life despite the black hole at the leadoff spot. 

Darren and Marty also discuss the impending return of Jason Adam and Yuki Matsui, and how it could affect the Padres bullpen decisions. Name a more electric player in baseball than Mason Miller. You can't, can you? 

Marty and Darren break down why every pitch by the Padres closer is must-watch and why he's the most exciting player on the Padres. 

Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 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

Are the Padres starting to figure out who they really are? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed the biggest takeaways from the Padres first winning series versus the Red Sox, and German Marquez's promising outing versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Are we starting to see some good signs from the heart of the Padres offense? From Manny Machado's first home run to Fernando Tatis overcoming a terrible four-strikeout performance versus the Red Sox, the offense has finally shown some signs of life despite the black hole at the leadoff spot. Darren and Marty also discuss the impending return of Jason Adam and Yuki Matsui, and how it could affect the Padres bullpen decisions. Name a more electric player in baseball than Mason Miller. You can't, can you? 
Marty and Darren break down why every pitch by the Padres closer is must-watch and why he's the most exciting player on the Padres. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 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

Padres can't figure out leadoff , German Marquez bounces back, electric Mason Miller

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/cf52e541-b15d-48c1-b8f7-b425011ad385/transcript

What have we learned about the Padres after the first homestand of the season? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the 2-4 home stand and the team preparing for their first road trip. 

Xander Bogaerts will play in front of his former Boston Red Sox fans for the first time since he signed his stunning contract with the Padres. Darren points out that the Padres will see the Pirates top rookie, 19-year-old Connor Griffin, in the second leg of the trip. Do the Padres have any top prospects left that would spark some serious buzz? 

Sorry, fans of Leodalis DeVries. 

The duo then discuss the incredible achievement of former Padres catcher Austin Hedges, who just reached 10 years of service time in Major League Baseball. 

The show then welcomes in former Padres All-star closer Heath Bell, who breaks down Craig Stammen's first week on the job. Is Stammen being too honest with the media when it comes to his game management and lineup decisions? And Heath says he finds it hard to believe that Stammen was responsible for the Padres lineup in the first place. The trio then discusses what kind of relationship separation Stammen needs to have with his players, and how honest he will be with Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado when they struggle. 

Heath also breaks down what he saw from Walker Buehler and German Marquez in their Padres debut and how he really feels about Mason Miller's new entry song. 

Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com

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: @DSmithShiow 
Follow us on X: @HeathBell21

What have we learned about the Padres after the first homestand of the season? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the 2-4 home stand and the team preparing for their first road trip. Xander Bogaerts will play in front of his former Boston Red Sox fans for the first time since he signed his stunning contract with the Padres. Darren points out that the Padres will see the Pirates top rookie, 19-year-old Connor Griffin, in the second leg of the trip. Do the Padres have any top prospects left that would spark some serious buzz? Sorry, fans of Leodalis DeVries. The duo then discuss the incredible achievement of former Padres catcher Austin Hedges, who just reached 10 years of service time in Major League Baseball. The show then welcomes in former Padres All-star closer Heath Bell, who breaks down Craig Stammen's first week on the job. Is Stammen being too honest with the media when it comes to his game management and lineup decisions? And Heath says he finds it hard to believe that Stammen was responsible for the Padres lineup in the first place. The trio then discusses what kind of relationship separation Stammen needs to have with his players, and how honest he will be with Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado when they struggle. Heath also breaks down what he saw from Walker Buehler and German Marquez in their Padres debut and how he really feels about Mason Miller's new entry song. Start your 7-day free trial today at <a href="https://FOXOne.com">https://FOXOne.com</a> 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: @DSmithShiow Follow us on X: @HeathBell21

Craig Stammen's biggest challenge, Padres offense, Heath Bell talks Padres rotation

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/df890569-47bf-4636-90fd-b420011fa281/transcript

Padres season preview, Pivetta gets opening day nod, Kyle Glaser stops by

Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

In 1 playlist(s)

Friar Territory: A San Diego Padres Podcast

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips