Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

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 unsettled by Ramon Laureano waking up with general soreness after a night of slumber with his new dog. Lastly, we hear from Padres star Manny Machado on the incredible vibe of the World Baseball Classic, how he rates Fernando Tatis' bat flip and his plea to Padres fans.

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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 he's capable of so much more. The trio then discuss what kind of window the Friars have with Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, and why Jackson Merrill is just beginning to type into the dynamic player that he is.

When can the Padres expect Joe Musgrove to return to the rotation? We hear from Craig Stammen on why they're now taking it day-to-day and why the Padres are content to play the long game with Musgrove. Yes, the Padres may very well end up needing a lot more from Walker Buehler and German Marquez.

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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 players shine in the WBC is easily a lot more entertaining than what's going on in Peoria, and Marty and Darren discuss Fernando Tatis's grand slam versus Israel, the captivating look inside the clubhouse by team Dominican Republic and Tatis' comments on the leadoff role.
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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 players shine in the WBC is easily a lot more entertaining than what's going on in Peoria, and Marty and Darren discuss Fernando Tatis's grand slam versus Israel, the captivating look inside the clubhouse by team Dominican Republic and Tatis' comments on the leadoff role.
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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 like watching Fernando Tatis and Juan Soto shine in the WBC, their contagious, electric joy and the inevitable "what could have been" in San Diego had the Padres been able to keep Soto. Darren and Marty also remarked on the connection between team DR's manager Albert Pujols and Tatis.

Heath Bells stops by to discuss what he saw from Musgrove's start, why he was so high on Randy Vasquez in 2025 and the importance of having a manager that believes in him.

And why does Heath like Manny Machado batting in front of Tatis? The daily debate on the Padres lineup continues!

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