Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by two San Diego legends to preview the start of the Padres 2026 season. 

First, Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman joins the show to discuss the team's rotation, the lights-out bullpen, how players are responding to Craig Stammen, a fresh start for Walker Buehler and how much Germán Márquez will benefit pitching away from Coors Field. 

The trio then jump into Stammen's comments on getting Manny Machado off his feet and the importance of keeping him fresh at this point of his career. 

Friar Territory then welcomes in Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the grind of spring training games, what stands out most about the Padres lineup and why he expects a much better offense. 

No player on the roster may be more important to the Padres playoff chances than Fernando Tatis Jr. Gwynn discusses why he's seeing a much better version of Tatis, his growing maturity and why it benefits him to stop tinkering so much. The trio jump into the mental aspect of the game, and why Jackson Merrill's defense in centerfield is so underrated.

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Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by two San Diego legends to preview the start of the Padres 2026 season. First, Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman joins the show to discuss the team's rotation, the lights-out bullpen, how players are responding to Craig Stammen, a fresh start for Walker Buehler and how much Germ&aacute;n M&aacute;rquez will benefit pitching away from Coors Field. The trio then jump into Stammen's comments on getting Manny Machado off his feet and the importance of keeping him fresh at this point of his career. Friar Territory then welcomes in Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the grind of spring training games, what stands out most about the Padres lineup and why he expects a much better offense. No player on the roster may be more important to the Padres playoff chances than Fernando Tatis Jr. Gwynn discusses why he's seeing a much better version of Tatis, his growing maturity and why it benefits him to stop tinkering so much. The trio jump into the mental aspect of the game, and why Jackson Merrill's defense in centerfield is so underrated.
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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

Trevor Hoffman and Tony Gwynn Jr. on 2026 Padres and the Tatis factor

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