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Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Foul Territory Network

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!

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27:12

Xander Bogaerts swag, mixed reaction to Padres city...

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2026/04/10

Does Xander Bogaerts have his swag back? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss Xander Bogaerts walk-off grand slam versus the Colorado Rockies, and the type of confidence he's playing with. 13 games in, 13 different lineups for Padres manager Craig Stammen. Marty and Darren discuss the Padres offensive identity and how Manny Machado, who didn't get a day off in 2025 until September, reacted to a day off in April. Walk-off aside, the biggest story at Petco Park on Thursday night was the Padres

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31:09

Dennis Lin talks Padres ownership, Castellanos...

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2026/04/09

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

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33:54

Padres can't figure out leadoff , German Marquez...

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2026/04/07

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

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32:51

Craig Stammen's biggest challenge, Padres offense,...

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2026/04/02

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

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33:05

Padres avoid sweep, Craig Stammen's lineup changes,...

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2026/04/02

The San Diego Padres avoided a home sweep by the San Francisco Giants but questions still remain about the lineup. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed Craig Stammen's lineup construction and why all the credit goes to bench coach Randy Knorr. The duo then discuss a strong start by Nick Pivetta after a disastrous opening day start, using Mason Miller for a four-out save and why Ramon Laureano needs to stay in the fifth spot. We hear from Craig Stammen on his lineup decisions, and outfielder

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38:38

Mason Miller sizzles, Dave Flemming says Padres and...

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2026/04/02

What did we learn about the San Diego Padres after their 1-2 opening series versus the Detroit Tigers? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss what they liked about ABS , Luis Campusano's big advantage and a terrific performance by Randy Vasquez.The duo then discussed Craig Stammen's bullpen decisions on Friday night versus the Tigers, and why he decided before the game not to use Mason Miller in the eighth inning. Speaking of Mason Miller, what an electric new entry song! Walker Buehler makes his

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40:34

Padres opening day concerns, lineup questions, Yu...

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2026/03/27

What did we learn about the San Diego Padres after an 8-2 opening pummeling by the Detroit Tigers? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed a rough outing by Nick Pivetta, if there's more to his arm fatigue and whether or not he can duplicate his terrific 2025 season. We hear from Xander Bogaerts on why Pivetta just didn't have "it" and moving on from a rough opening day loss. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Fernando Tatis is back in the leadoff spot. Darren and Marty break down

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42:22

Trevor Hoffman and Tony Gwynn Jr. on 2026 Padres and...

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2026/03/25

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

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39:59

Padres season preview, Pivetta gets opening day nod,...

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2026/03/23

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

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28:50

AJ Ellis joins the show, Fermin Campusano tandem,...

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2026/03/20

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell kick off the show by talking to Padres special assistant and former MLB catcher A.J. Ellis. Ellis discusses the challenges of the upcoming season with ABS, working with catchers and why he's so excited for what's to come with Luis Campusano. The trio also discuss the Padres pitching staff, the incredible growth of Randy Vasquez and how much he's gained by working with Yu Darvish. Ellis also discusses the role of a special assistant and why first-time manager Craig

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30:45

Padres thin farm system, David Jay on Salas...

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2026/03/19

Padres opening day is in one week! Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest storylines with a handful of games left as Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis return to Peoria. What are we looking for in the Spring Breakout game? Darren and Marty are joined by David Jay of Mad Friars on the state of the Padres farm system, realistic expectations for Ethan Salas, and the top pitching prospects led by Kruz Schoolcraft and Miguel Mendez. The trio then discuss when players are most likely to be dealt

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26:17

Kevin Burkhardt on WBC finale, Joe Musgrove concerns,...

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2026/03/17

How spectacular has the 2026 World Baseball Classic been? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by Fox lead MLB studio host Kevin Burkhardt from Miami ahead of the finale between Team USA and Venezuela. TThe trio discuss the incredible growth of the WBC, why superstars like Aaron Judge and Manny Machado feel the games have been more electric and meaningful than the World Series atmosphere, the pressure Mark DeRosa has in managing players , and if Padres closer Mason Miller will be available to

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29:13

Manny Machado's plea to Padres fans, Friars'...

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2026/03/13

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the latest news from Padres spring training, including reliever Bryan Hoeing having season-ending surgery and progress for Yuki Matsui, Matt Waldron and Sung-Mun Song. Joe Musgrove's chances of starting the season on the active roster remain highly unlikely ,with no clear timeline for when he'll throw next. What does this mean for Walker Buehler and German Marquez? Fan Graphs gives the Padres a 22.6% chance of making the playoffs? What??!The duo are a bit

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31:20

Are Padres legit contenders? Tim Kurkjian joins the show

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2026/03/11

Should the San Diego Padres be considered legitimate playoff contenders?Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by the superb Tim Kurkjian, ESPN's long-time baseball guru and the latest addition to Foul Territory TV, alongside his son Jeff.Tim discusses why he wasn't shocked by the Padres hiring first-time manager Craig Stammen, and how much the game has changed in the past decade. Fernando Tatis was his own harshest critic in 2026. Tim, Darren and Marty discuss how they viewed his season and why

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30:53

Nick Pivetta arm fatigue, Sung Mun Song's status,...

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2026/03/10

How concerned should the Padres be with Nick Pivetta's arm fatigue and what does it mean for his projected opening-day start?Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the latest news from Padres spring training, an update on Sung-Mun Song, infield options if he's not ready for opening day and when Yuki Matsui is expected to pitch again.The duo break down Craig Stammen's comments on competition for the back end of the bullpen, Kyle Hart's best spring and Matt Waldron's options.Watching the Padres

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30:14

Randy Vasquez makes his case, Musgrove returns,...

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2026/03/05

How encouraging was Joe Musgrove's first start since having Tommy John surgery? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss an important outing for Musgrove after a long grind back from the injured list.How different should we feel about Jurickson Profar's All-Star season for the Padres in 2024 after he was hit with an 162-game suspension for PED's? Again! Darren and Marty discuss his popularity among Padres fans and the clubhouse and the end of his reputation and career.The duo discuss what it's been

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33:03

Padres Leadoff Quandry

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2026/03/03

The Padres camp and lineup is dramatically different with their biggest stars, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Mason Miller headed to the World Baseball Classic. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest storylines of the weekend, including bad news on Bryan Hoeing and Joe Musgrove's pending return versus Great Britain. What kind of outcome is A.J. Preller hoping for and what would be best long and short-term for the Padres?The duo is no longer buying Fernando Tatis in the cleanup

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32:27

Do Padres Spring Stats Matter? King's Debut, Latest...

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2026/02/26

Michael King was impressive in his Cactus League debut but do the Padres spring training stats really matter?Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss why spring stats only matter for certain players, and confidence in the Padres rotation after a reassuring outing for King.The more we talk about Fernando Tatis batting cleanup, the crazier that idea actually sounds. Darren breaks down what the numbers say about the best players in baseball and where they bat and we hear from Padres manager Craig Stammen

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30:51

Padres' Fernando Tatis Dilemma, Nick Castellano...

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2026/02/24

Why are the Padres contemplating batting Fernando Tatis Jr. cleanup behind Manny Machado?Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss Craig Stammen's eye-opening comments on the lineup changes, what it means for Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado moving forward. What else has stood out from a weekend of Cactus League games?If Nick Castellanos was looking for another chip to add to his shoulder after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies, the latest piece from the Athletic's Jayson

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52:32

Joe Musgrove On Path Back To Padres, Darren Smith...

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2026/02/19

Darren Smith officially joins Marty Caswell as the new co-host of Friar Territory!The duo break down what Padres chairman John Seidler said about the sale of the team and why he vows the next owner won't move the team out of San Diego.A little more than a year after having Tommy-John surgery, Padres ace Joe Musgrove joins the show to detail his painful rehab process back, how he stayed focused during a very frustrating stretch, a realistic timetable back to the rotation and what spring training has

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