Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

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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!

  1. Padres five alarm fire, Jase Bowen debuts, Kyle Glaser joins

    1d ago

    Padres five alarm fire, Jase Bowen debuts, Kyle Glaser joins

    Good riddance May, hello June. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the Padres alarming numbers from May, Fernando Tatis' staggering numbers and the relief of him hitting his first home run.The two break down the Padres lowest scoring month since 2015, and discuss Ken Rosenthal's thoughts on A.J. Preller lining up prospect capital to trade for Tarik Skubal. The show then welcomes in Kyle Glaser, who breaks down Jase Bowen and why shouldn't be perceived as the Padres offensive savior. Glaser reveals the Padres staggering offensive numbers, why it's currently a five-alarm fire and why A.J. Preller can't wait much longer to fix the team's offensive approach. Are the Padres the MLBPA's poster boy when it comes to spending money? The show discusses MLB interim director Bruce Meyer's comments on why more teams should be like the Padres and why they'll never agree to a salary cap.🌶️Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  2. Padres mailbag Heath Bell

    6d ago

    Padres mailbag Heath Bell

    Are the Padres the best worst team in MLB or the worst best team? Shout-out to the Athletic's Dennis Lin. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell jump into the numbers from the Padres 3-6 homestand, the familiar defense of the Padres hitting coach and if this last stretch will be remembered as a. missed opportunity. The duo then welcomes in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell, who shares what stood out from the recent homestand and why the manager usually takes the fall when the team underperforms.What's been the biggest difference in this year's Padres offense and does the team need to bunt more? Yes, the trade deadline is nearly two months away but Marty argues that Luis Arraez could somehow be the missing link.Heath questions the Padres hitting philosophy and makes the case for Preller overpaying for a great hitting coach. Does the statistics correctly indicate what the Padres really are? Daren points out what the data reveals about the Tampa Rays and how that applies to the Padres underwhelming statistics. The show then opens up it's twitter mailbag to answer the biggest questions from Padres fans, including whether the new ownership group could be inclined to blow it all up, adding starting pitching, regret over the Juan Soto trade and a request to talk about anything other than the baffling Padres.Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL 🌶️Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShowFollow us on X: @HeathBell21 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  3. Reeling Padres swept, Manny Machado says the players are to blame

    May 28

    Reeling Padres swept, Manny Machado says the players are to blame

    The Padres are swept by the Phillies, completing a dismal 3-6 home stand. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres 3-0 loss to the Phillies and the continued, woeful shutout with runners in scoring position. Who is to blame for the Padres offensive struggles? Manager Craig Stammen says the blame lies with him when asked about the scrutiny around hitting coach Steven Souza. We hear from Padres third baseman Manny Machado on why he says the blame lies with the hitters. Marty and Darren discuss the gathering the players had after the game on Tuesday, and if it's up to the players to take it upon themselves to find a solution. What if? Darren puts Marty on the spot and wonders if the Padres would be better if they had hired Albert Pujols to be their manager instead of Craig Stammen. The duo also looks ahead to the series versus the Washington Nationals, which will set up the ultimate what if, around the Juan Soto trade. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountBuy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.comFriar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  4. Padres RISP nightmare, Manny Machado's candor, Tatis emerging?

    May 26

    Padres RISP nightmare, Manny Machado's candor, Tatis emerging?

    What do we make of the San Diego Padres at the one-third mark of the season after their latest shutout by the Philadelphia Phillies? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the RISP disaster, Manny Machado's candor about the blame falling on him, and manager Craig Stammen's comments on looking for answers. How patient will A.J. Preller as the the offensive woes of the 31-22 Padres continue? Darren points out the success the Phillies have had after firing Rob Thompson and promoting Don Mattingly, and wonders if the Padres could make internal changes. We hear from manager Craig Stammen on how he assesses the Padres offense, and why he still thinks they're close. If you're looking for any silver linings from the Padres 3-0 loss to the Phillies, Griffin Canning was solid and perhaps there's more optimism on Joe Musgrove resuming some baseball activities. The Padres have seen some good signs from Fernando Tatis. The duo discuss whether the recent ruling on his Big League Advance lawsuit has been a distraction.Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* 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: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  5. Flat loss to Dodgers, Jackson Merrill injury, what can the Padres do with Tatis?

    May 21

    Flat loss to Dodgers, Jackson Merrill injury, what can the Padres do with Tatis?

    What did we learn about the San Diego Padres after their series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers?Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the shutout by Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, the heavy continued scrutiny circling around Fernando Tatis and comments from manager Craig Stammen. The two then discuss Jackson Merrill's exit from the game after he injured his back trying to catch Ohtani's home run. The show then welcomes in former Padres All-Star. closer Heath Bell, who discusses what he's seeing from Tatis, if he has too many voices in his head and what adjustments he'd make, including just having fun with the game and not taking any batting practice. How much scrutiny should be on the Padres hitting coaches? Marty, Darren and Heath discuss how much impact a hitting coach really has with players, and why the Padres should overpay for a great one. Amid the Padres offensive struggles, A.J. Preller is looking for...another high-leverage reliever? The show discusses The Athletic's report that Preller is looking for another arm, and why Josh Hader and Aroldis Chapman could be in the mix. It's Star Wars weekend at Petco Park, and Lucas Giolito will make his second start for the Padres on Saturday versus the A's. Heath breaks down what he like about Giolito's first start versus the Mariners.🌶️Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  6. Another Padres thriller, Manny Machado's response, Alden Gonzalez joins

    May 20

    Another Padres thriller, Manny Machado's response, Alden Gonzalez joins

    Another Padres and Dodgers game, another intense, one-run thriller. Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss the Padres 5-4 loss to the Dodgers, Mason Miller's costly error and how another ABS challenge affected the outcome. The duo break down Manny Machado's exchange with a reporter on his offensive struggles and his comments on Gavin Sheets and Miguel Andujar carrying the Padres offense. The show then welcomes in ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, who discusses how the Padres and Dodgers match up, why he believes Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill will hit, and the concerns over Fernando Tatis' ongoing struggles. Alden continues the conversation on how ABS is changing the game, the reactions from inside Petco Park, Shohei Ohtani's upcoming start versus the Padres and what the Dodgers are doing differently to keep him fresh during the season. Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano were at Petco Park on Tuesday night. Alden says he expects them to invest in the Padres and open up the purse strings to give them a chance to win big this season.To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  7. Sizzling Sheets helps Padres sweep Mariners, now bring on the Dodgers

    May 18

    Sizzling Sheets helps Padres sweep Mariners, now bring on the Dodgers

    Who's ready for Padres versus the Dodgers?Marty Caswell and Darren Smith break down the biggest takeaways from the Padres sweep of the Seattle Mariners, the sizzling Gavin Sheets and the impact of Lucas Giolito's strong debut on the Padres rotation. While Sheets was a one-man wrecking crew on the Mariners, a lot of the same questions still remain about the Padres offense. Darren and Marty discuss the scrutiny around hitting coach Steven Souza, and how his players are defending the information he gives them. The duo discuss Craig Stammen's defense of his hitting coach and why Souza isn't necessarily to blame for the Padres offensive issues. Darren and Marty then jump into the pitching matchup during the Padres and Dodgers series, the staggering difference in the Padres and Dodgers's offensive numbers, what to expect at Petco Park, why it's not just another series and if it could bring something else out of the normally stoic Craig Stammen. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory  🌶️ Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  8. Fixing the Padres dreadful offense, Steven Souza scrutiny

    May 15

    Fixing the Padres dreadful offense, Steven Souza scrutiny

    How do you fix this terrible Padres offense?Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres bad offensive series versus the Miwaukee Brewers, the team's dead-last batting average, underwhelming slug, OPS and and runs scored. The two discuss the career- worst offensive starts for Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis, and Jackson Merrill,and address how much scrutiny needs to be put on Craig Stammen's hand-picked hitting coach, Steven Souza. The Padres have had no shortage of hitting coaches during their Petco Park era. Is it time for another one? Marty and Darren then discuss Griffin Canning's disastrous outing, Lucas Giolito's expected first start, and why the Padres don't seem to be ready to move on from Matt Waldron. It's clear the Padres need more starting pitching, and this is likely a direct reflection on Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta's extended absence. The duo then look ahead to a big upcoming homestand that starts with the Dodgers, and Shohei Ohtani making his second-ever start at Petco Park. 🌶️ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountFriar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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!

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