Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

A San Diego Padres show hosted by longtime Padres reporter Marty Caswell, San Diego radio voice Darren Smith and former Padres All-Star Heath Bell. The trio brings you inside news and analysis on all things Padres. Friar Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast is a sports podcast hosted by longtime Padres reporter Marty, with 238 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

longtime Padres reporter Marty hosts Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast, a sports show with 238 episodes published.

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  Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

  Padres new owners have big shoes to fill, Padres historic base running

  Aug 18, 202630 min

  The sale of the San Diego to Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano is now complete. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed the end of the Peter Seidler and why the next Padres owners have enormous shoes to fill. The two discuss Seidler's investment in San Diego, why he emphasized building trust in the city and his motto "there's a risk to doing nothing." Marty and Darren discuss what they want to see and hear from the new Padres ownership groups and how it may affect the business and baseball side of the team going forward. The two then discuss the Padres 2-1 loss to the New York Mets, having four baserunners thrown out at home plate, and how much the team's outlook has changed since trading for Casey Mize and Robbie Ray. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential.  Enroll online today at K12.com/foul Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Padres are coming, Michael King feels the pressure, why call up Ethan Salas?

  Aug 14, 202639 min

  The San Diego Padres can control their own playoff destiny. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres being back in a playoff spot after a thrilling sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers, the hot Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis, and the evolving race in the National League. Should the Dodgers and Cubs be looking over their shoulders for their respective division and wild card lead as the Padres are finally playing their best baseball of the season? Marty and Darren welcome in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell to discuss what's changed most about this team since the trade deadline, the message that was sent at the trade deadline when A.J. Preller added to his team instead of selling, and how they've responded. How much pressure was on Michael King to be the guy amid pitching chaos? The three hear from King on the additions of Ray and Mize, and how much pressure he put on himself to be the ace of the rotation. The Padres are seeing some excllent production from Luis Campusano and Freddy Fermin, so why on earth would they consider calling up 20-year-old catching prospect Ethan Salas? Darren, Marty and Heath debate the good and bad of calling up Salas, and the impending return of Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP   Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*:  seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Padres rotation strength, Fernando Tatis' moment, new owners are near

  Aug 12, 202636 min

  The temperature in San Diego is hot hot hot, and so are the San Diego Padres. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres series win over the Milwaukee Brewers, the sizzling hot Jackson Merrill, a complete .180 by the team's offense and why the most encouraging note of all may be the quality of the starting rotation. The two discuss the surprising impact Walker Buehler, two years removed from Tommy John surgery, has had on a rotation that was decimated by injury. Marty and Darren also hear what Buehler had to say about his last start and why it's most important in how teams play down the stretch than the early months of the season.  What kind of decisions will Padres management have to make down the stretch when Joe Musgrove returns? Marty discusses the footage she took of Musgrove throwing at Petco Park on Wednesday afternoon, and if his expected rehab start on Friday could be his final one before rejoining the Padres. The two discuss the current rotation choices, that's been buoyed by the addition of Casey Mize and Robbie Ray The show discusses the Padres being in the thick of the wild card chase and the different tie-breaking scenarios should they finish in a three-way tie with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies.  Marty and Darren then discuss Fernando Tatis Jr. moving past Nate Colbert on the Padres all-time HR list with 164, and what it says about the how the Padres used to deal with their stars, versus the statue contracts they handed out under Peter Seidler. The two then discuss the expected Monday vote for Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, and when they will finally be introduced to San Diego.  Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Kyle Hart joins the show, Joe Musgrove nears a return, Mize bounces back

  Aug 11, 202634 min

  Starter, middle reliever, closer, you name it. Kyle Hart has done it all for the Padres. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcomed in Padres reliever Kyle Hart to discuss his jack-of-all trades role with the organization, and why his role comes as no surprise. The show discusses his relationship with Craig Stammen, how his manager got him out of a dark place when he was AJ Preller's special assistant, his long journey to get back into the Majors and why he doubted he'd have a future at the big-league level. Marty, Darren, and Kyle discuss his long-time friendship with Phillies star Kyle Schwarber, the tight-knit bullpen, and why he doesn't like to finding out he's making a spot start until the day of. Kyle then discusses what the trade deadline was like for the players, the acquisitions of Casey Mize and Robbie Ray, a signature win over the Milwaukee Brewers and the sizzling Jackson Merrill. Marty and Darren then hear from Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove on his second rehab, how built-up A.J. Preller wants him to be and the encouraging expectations of his return.  Head to Factormeals.com/foul50off and use code foul50off to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Padres huge homestand, Robbie Ray debuts, Astros analyst Geoff Blum

  Aug 7, 202635 min

  The San Diego Padres return home for a huge homestand after a four-game split with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Darren Smith and Marty Caswel discuss the biggest takeaways from the series in Arizona, why the Padres couldn't afford to fall much further in the wild card race, and anticipation for Robbie Ray's Padres' debut at Petco Park. How massive is this homestand versus the Astros and Brewers with just 46 games remaining ini the season? The show welcomes in Astros analyst and former Padres utility man Geoff Blum to preview the series. The Astros somehow lead the American League West with a 59-57 record. Blummer discusses the moves the Astros made at the trade deadline, their beacon Yordan Alvarez, the impact of hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, and why the Astros weren't willing to sacrifice their top prospects at the deadline. Geoff Blum will be part of NBC's broadcast of Padres and Astros, alongside Jake Peavy. Blummer discusses his time with the Padres, being part of the team the last time they actually won the NL West, and being traded at the deadline before he went on to win the World Series with the Chicago White Sox.  Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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