Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

The Padres have kicked off an important homestand with two big, signature wins. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres wild comeback win, topped off by Manny Machado's game-winning, walk-off single in the 10th inning. The two discuss if Manny's swag is returning, after he's delivered in three of their most recent wins. Fernando Tatis says the Padres go as Manny goes, and so far it's taken them to a series win over the Braves. Marty and Darren break down the pregame news of Lucas Giolito being placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation, and react to Craig Stammen saying that Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove, who threw long toss before the game on Tuesday, are a long ways away. What pitchers should be on AJ Preller's radar as the trade deadline nears? Darren goes through a list of possible names that could make sense, as the Padres need two, if not three arms, to fortify this already shaky rotation. The show looks ahead to how the Padres have shuffled their rotation in advance of the Dodgers series, and why it could be a long Wednesday for the recently recalled J.P. Sears. Marty and Darren also hear from Manny Machado on what's been the difference in Tatis, and if the leadoff role and playing second base has given him an extra boost. 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: @DSmithShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Padres fans be encouraged by the production from some of their stars based on what they've shown over the last nine games? Well, maybe. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss manager Craig Stammen's comments on the Padres recent offense, and ranking 20th in batting average and 21st in OPS during that stretch. Are the Padres just looking for anything positive to cling to as they figure out whether they should buy or sell? The two then discuss the upcoming series versus the Texas Rangers, the pitching matchups, and whether Preller should kick the tires on either of his former catchers in Kyle Higashioka and Elias Diaz. Marty and Darren then open up the twitter mailbag to address a variety of questions from frustrated Padres fans. Is Jake Cronenworth still alive, and what kind of role will he have when he returns? What kind of prospects do the Padres have to sell? What is the team's organizational approach to hitting? Could the team reunite with Luis Arraez? And perhaps most important of all, who is making the decisions on what Preller can do ahead of the deadline, given the sale of the team hasn't been completed?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: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much for Padres momentum after a series win versus the Reds! Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in MLB analyst and Cardinals broadcaster Mark Sweeney to discuss the Padres offense being blanked again by Dustin May. Sweeney breaks down what he's seeing in the Padres approach, and why there seems to be a lack of fight when the team is trailing. The three discuss Manny Machado's struggles versus fastballs, and how common it is for hitters to seek outside help. Mark had his own share of hitting coaches when he was playing for and broadcasting for the Padres. He broke down the type of information that's been given to the hitters and why the struggles don't fall on the hitting coaches, although they're usually the scapegoat. Will the Cardinals be buyers or sellers? And what are the Padres? The discuss the team's outlook as the halfway mark nears. What exactly, is Fernando Tatis? The three discuss Fernando Tatis' numbers, why he's showing glimpses of good and not great. Sweeney says Tatis belongs in right field, although he may simply be there now out of necessity given the Padres offensive struggles and injuries. Marty and Darren then jump into the first All-Star game ballot reveal, Manny Machado being the leading vote-getter on the team, and what Tatis getting the 19th most votes among outfielders say about his star power. 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: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @DSmithShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was this Matt Waldron's last start for the Padres?Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed Lucas Giolito's impending arrival to the Padres rotation and what decisions are ahead.The two then welcome in Padres closer Mason Miller, who details how he became involved in filming an epic Star Wars commercial for the upcoming "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" movie.Mason discussed how he got involved, how many takes it took, why it was almost canceled when Grogu was late and did he just call Marty and Darren Stars Wars nerds??Mason also discussed his recent sponsorship with Dexcom, which creates glucose monitoring devices for people living with diabetes, and why it's so important for him to be a role model to children living with diabetes. Mason broke down the many challenges that kids and parents of kids with diabetes face, and what he most wants them to know. Is the hotel the Padres stay at in Milwaukee haunted? Mason discusses if he has superstitions, why he wore the same pair of socks during his consecutive scoreless innings streak, ABS challenges and how often he pays attention to how hard he's throwing. Marty and Darren then discuss a tough stretch ahead for the Padres and Nick Castellanos' increasing importance.  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: @DSmithShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.