Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

The Padres rebounded from a disastrous start to their crucial homestand, thanks to a key moment from Jake Cronenworth and a good outing from German Marquez.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss Cronenworth's importance to the roster, and why it feels like the longest week ever after just two games with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The duo hear from Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill, who details why the team will show who they really are in the second half, as well as the tight knit bond on the team. But do Padres fans share Merrill's optimism?

Marty and Darren read tweets from Padres fans on what they want the team to do at the trade deadline, including changing the coaching staff, and mixed opinions on being buyers or sellers.

Darren wonders why the Padres sale is dragging out and if Major League Baseball is sending a pointed message.

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Are the Padres about to play their last meaningful homestand of the 2026 season?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres demoralizing road trip and the end of their eight-game losing streak. The two discuss the painful ways the team found ways to lose, and their inability to have a cohesive offense and pitching staff.

Darren points out the various tie-breaker scenarios with the teams they're chasing in the wild card, and it certainly doesn't favor the Padres. Marty and Darren discuss if the Padres crushing losses have finally affected manager Craig Stammen, and what kind of message he's sending his team and Padres fans with his positivity.

The two jump into a big series with the Diamondbacks, and discuss why the losses carry a lot more weight than their rare wins. With the MLB trade deadline less than a month away, Marty and Darren discuss what pieces the Padres have to trade if they become sellers, and the obvious void of ownership.
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Everything that can go wrong for the Padres has and then some.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell to discuss what's gone so wrong for this team, the impact of the decimated starting rotation, and what kind of strange message Craig Stammen is sending by using an opener for Randy Vasquez.

The three also discuss the incredibly sloppy brand of baseball the Padres are playing ,the lack of fundamentals, and how Craig Stammen's always cheery demeanor is going over with the players.Why did A.J. Preller hire another rookie manager this season with so much on the line and are they finally paying the price for such a poor off-season?

Are MLB players noticing something different with the baseballs this year? Heath Bell says yes, and how pitchers can tell by the the touch when something is off.

Marty, Darren and Heath then take a look at the Dodgers series, and even more importantly, a possibly telling homestand versus the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays.

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What is wrong with this Padres team?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in The Athletic's Dennis Lin to discuss the Padres ongoing struggles, the pressure on the coaching staff, and if and why the Padres would be buyers at the trade deadline.

Dennis discusses the complicated sale process and why Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones haven't been announced yet, and if any of the hangup involves their investor group. How does the hangup affect A.J. Preller's ability to make a trade?

The trio discuss how much financial latitude to expect from the new ownership group. Marty, Darren and Dennis also discuss the scrutiny around Craig Stammen and his coaching staff, and why Preller hired another rookie manager.

Dennis also discuses how patient the new ownership group will be with Preller and who's making the decisions now.

Marty and Darren then read tweets from frustrated Padres fans, including frustration with the coaching staff, if Jackson Merrill is a bust, and whether the Padres should trade their bullpen stars should the struggles continue.

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Was this the most underwhelming 4-2 Padres homestand in recent memory?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down a homestand that started with a promising sweep over the Atlanta Braves, but ended with a series loss to the Dodgers.

In case you missed obvious, the San Diego Padres have huge problems in their starting rotation. The two discuss Craig Stammen using Kyle Hart as an opener for Randy Vasquez, and his continued struggles. Michael King, who was excellent versus the Braves, struggled with his command versus the Dodgers.

Marty and Darren discuss King's very candid comments on the Padres disappointing first half, and why everyone except the bullpen, needs to step up. The show also discusses the ABC challenge that didn't happen versus Freddy Freeman and the Dodgers, King's comments on why he didn't challenge, and discuss the Padres lack of attention to detail.

The first half of the season is officially behind us and the Padres are two games off from where they were a year ago. Marty and Darren discuss why the belief in this year's team feels very different, and how that was reflected by the large number of Dodgers fans that took over Petco Park. The two then look ahead to a very tough road trip that starts with three in Chicago, before they take on the Dodgers again in Los Angeles.

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