Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

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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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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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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Are the San Diego Padres the team that went 5-1 versus the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals or the team that went 1-5 versus the Rays and Reds?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in the great Tim Kurkjian of Is This a Great Game or What and ESPN to discuss the Padres chase for the wild card. Tim tries to make sense of an up and down offense and this version of Fernando Tatis after he went the first 55 games of the season without hitting a home run.

Tim, Marty and Darren discuss the wild card race between the Padres and Diamondbacks, the likelihood of it coming down to the final weekend, and why strength of schedule doesn't really matter in the long run.

How impactful has Manny Machado been for the Padres since he signed in 2019? Tim, a longtime Baltimore resident and reporter, discusses the hype that Machado came up with on the Orioles, and the pride he takes in "posting" every single day despite any injuries he's dealing with. I

s this the year the Dodgers are finally vulnerable? Tim discusses the impact Shohei Ohtani to the injured list will have on the Dodgers playoff chances.

Marty and Darren then look at the Padres pitching matchups versus the Giants, why no one wants to play the Rockies in Colorado and which version of the Padres is going to show up on this road trip. The two then conclude by remembering the tragedy of September 11th, and how sports, particularly the Yankees and Mets, played a part in healing some of the unimaginable grief.

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Manny Machado knows the Padres have no margin for error. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres finding a way to win against a bad Nationals bullpen, and why the players are scoreboard watching every bit as much as the fans and media. The two hear from Machado on a game the Padres absolutely had to win and discuss where the team would be without the heroics of Luis Campusano.

Which NL team has the toughest remaining schedule? Marty and Darren break down the remaining opponents for the Padres and Diamondbacks, and discuss why the Dodgers will still have a lot to play for even if they clinch the NL West before the Padres series.

The two also discuss a very encouraging return from Nick Pivetta, and discuss the contrasting path for a very emotional Joe Musgrove. Marty and Darren discuss why they're not counting out Musgrove, and the incredible impact he has had on his teammates, including Campusano.

Why was future Hall of famer Albert Pujols at Petco Park on Tuesday? Marty and Darren hear from Pujols on his experience interviewing for Padres manager and what kind of job he thinks Chris Stammen, er Craig Stammen, is doing.
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