Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

The playoffs continue but the Padres offseason questions are just beginning. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss what stands out about the Brewers 2-0 lead over the Dodgers in the NLCS, and who benefits from three smaller market teams remaining in the playoffs.

The two discuss the projected arbitration numbers for some key Padres players including Gavin Sheets, Mason Miller, Luis Campusano and Ty France. How many catchers will the Padres carry in 2027, and is there an obvious tandem should Michael King leave in free agency?

Marty and Darren how King clearly elevated himself as the ace and leader of the Padres clubhouse, how big a priority it is to sign him and what we learned about Nick Pivetta's comeback. King discusses the Padres close knit clubhouse and why San Diego has become a second home for him.

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The San Diego Padres postseason dreams ended in a painful, similar fashion to their last two exits, but why is there reason for true optimism heading into 2027?

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to put a cap on the 2026 Padres, where the organization improved the most, and how Craig Stammen made the biggest change from his predecessor Mike Shildt.

The three discuss what went wrong in the NLDS versus the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers, why it was a mistake to pull Walker Buehler in game four, how Bradgley Rodriguez was used in the series and if it was a mistake to let Mason Miller attempt a two-inning save.

Darren, Marty, and Kyle discuss the offense being stymied in the playoffs for the third straight year, and the encouraging steps made by Fernando. Tatis and Jackson Merrill.
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What a legendary game it was at Petco Park.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres incredible game 3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.

The show welcomes in Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss Michael King's incredible performance out of the bullpen following Mason Miller being placed on paternity leave, and Adrian Morejon being unavailable.

Marty, Darren and, and Tony discuss some game-changing plays by Jackson Merrill and Xander Bogaerts, Walker Buehler starting the game 4 elimination game and how mentally exhausting the first three games have been.

The three hear from Manny Machado on Michael King's incredible performance, and former Dodger Clayton Kershaw explains why Buehler thrives in moments like this.

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The San Diego Padres have their backs against the wall after a stunning, heart-breaking game two loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell recap the Padres 4-3 loss to the Brewers in game two of the NLDS, the shock of seeing Mason Miller's blown save a night after Adrian Morejon allowed a home run in game one.

The show discusses Craig Stammen's decision to use Miller for two innings, the Padres multiple self-inflicted wounds, from a throwing error that led to a run, to Manny Machado being thrown out at third base.

Marty and Darren hear from a stunned and somber Padres clubhouse, including Miller on his blown save, and Jake Cronenworth on having their backs against the wall. Can the Padres rebound at Petco Park on Tuesday with Nick Pivetta on the mound versus a team they didn't lose to in San Diego? Marty and Darren look ahead to a huge series back in San Diego.

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How do the San Diego Padres and their electric offense stack up versus the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell preview a huge division series versus the Milwaukee Brewers, the challenge of facing Jacob Misiorowski in game one, the Padres best pitching strategy, and how much of a strength deploying a bullpen game would be against the Brewers offense.

The show then welcomes in former Padre and MLB analyst Mark Sweeney to break down the tough Milwaukee Brewers, what kind of offensive advantage the Padres have right now against a very tough Brewers bullpen and how much veterans Xander Bogaerts, Manny Machado, and Walker Buehler could have in October.

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