Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Every game for the Padres is a must-win game ahead of the trade deadline, and right now they're looking like buyers.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in The Athletic's Dennis Lin to break down the upcoming MLB trade deadline, why A.J. Preller really has no untouchable players, and if he's angling to have have any of his high-contract players waive their no-trade clauses.

Lin discusses the uncertainty of the pending Padres sale and who from the organization has been in touch with Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones when it comes to adding payroll at the deadline.

The three discuss the idea of buying and selling at the deadline, what it means for Adrian Morejon, the promotion of Ethan Salas and why Fernando Tatis may not be untouchable in the future.

Marty and Darren then jump into the comments from Michael King on the pressure the Padres are playing with each game, the team's little margin for error and Manny Machado's comments on negative coverage amid their underwhelming season.

Marty updates the latest from reliever Jason Adam on his return timeline and how it could affect an already taxed Padres bullpen.

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The MLB trade deadline is one week away. Should the San Diego Padres be buyers or sellers? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss what, if anything has changed after the Padres sweep the Marlins to finish a 5-5 road trip.

The two discuss a huge moment from Manny Machado versus the Marlins, Jackson Merrill's hot bat, and if the production from two of their bigger stars will be enough to sway President of baseball ops A.J. Preller on his deadline decision.

The duo discuss Craig Stammen's candor on the thin Padres rotation, the latest rumors surrounding Michael King, and why the Padres are clear sellers if they move their only reliable starting pitcher.

Marty and Darren address Bob Nightengale's report on Mason Miller reportedly staying put and what he means by Preller's "different tone" when he speaks to his rival GM's on trade proposals. The two break down the wild card race, the Padres having the second easiest strength of schedule, and yes, a huge upcoming homestand versus the lowly Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants.

Could Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove return in time to make a difference? Marty and Darren jump into their latest rehab outings in Arizona, Musgrove's comments on pitching again this season, and what kind of value the scorching Ty France could have at the deadline.

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Does the Marlins series represent the Padres last meaningful series of the 2026 season?

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss the last road series for the Padres before the trade deadline versus a Marlins team that's lost nine straight games. And yet somehow, the Marlins are still in the hunt for the final wild card spot.

The two discuss a prove-it series for the Padres while sending German Marquez, J.P Sears and Walker Buehler to the mound and what the team needs to show AJ Preller over their final nine games. Darren and Marty then answer questions and suggestions from frustrated Padres fans, who weigh on their wide-ranging trade proposals.

Should the Padres keep Mason Miller and go for it next season or it time to clean house? Should the Padres trade Michael King, their only viable starting pitching? Do they want Nick Pivetta to opt out of his contract after the season?

Marty and Darren also discuss the latest update on Padres ownership and why it feels like this entire uncertain season represents the very end of the Peter Seidler era that revitalized a city and fan base.
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The San Diego Padres have only won one of their last seven series but President of Baseball Ops A.J. Preller is itching to buy?
Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in Kyle Glaser to discuss the confounding Padres, what their record says about them, and the obstacles to making a real run. The trio react to former MLB general manager Jim Bowden bemoaning their lack of prospects, why it's hard to watch James Wood and C.J. Abrams flourish with the Nationals and why the Padres need to hold on to Ethan Salas and acquire more young talent.

The show also discusses the merits of trading Kash Mayfield to the Mets for a rental of Freddy Peralta. What teams would line up as the Padres trade partners should the Padres become sellers? Glaser breaks down the list of teams that would covet Mason Miller, and which system offers the best fit of young controllable pitchers that the Padres desperately need.

For a team desperate to find starting pitching, what would be the benefit of trading Michael King? Marty, Darren and Kyle jump into the King trade scenarios, why the Padres could very well hold onto Mason Miller, and the latest on the Padres new ownership being approved sometime in August, but only after the trade deadline.

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19 runs one night, two runs the next. The 2026 Padres have been defined by inconsistencies, injuries, and uninspiring baseball.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres dismal 1-3 roadtrip, and why the manner in which they are losing is more discouraging and telling than their actual record. The duo discuss the latest blow in losing Miguel Andujar, and what type of blow it is ahead of the trade deadline.

100 games in, have the Padres even shown they are capable of a hot streak? Marty and Darren discuss how remarkable it is the Friars are somehow within three games of a wild card, what factors A.J. Preller is considering ahead of the deadline and if belief still lies inside the clubhouse. Injuries happen to every time but the Padres best option in replacing Andujar is the light-hitting Rodolfo Duran?

As the losses mount and the clock ticks, the rumors circulating around All-Star closer Mason Miller continue to swirl. Darren and Marty discuss the latest surrounding the New York Yankees, who pursued Miller a year ago, and the likelihood of Adrian Morejon and the hot-hitting Ty France also being traded.

Would the Padres really consider trading prospect Kash Mayfield to the New York Mets for a rental of Freddy Peralta? The show also discusses the idea thrown out by GM Territory's Jim Bowden.
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