About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing struggles of the Padres, the pressure on the coaching staff, and the implications of ownership changes on team decisions.

What is wrong with this Padres team? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in The Athletic's Dennis Lin to discuss the Padres ongoing struggles, the pressure on the coaching staff, and if and why the Padres would be buyers at the trade deadline. Dennis discusses the complicated sale process and why Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones haven't been announced yet, and if any of the hangup involves their investor group. How does the hangup affect A.J. Preller's ability to make a trade? The trio discuss how much financial latitude to expect from the new ownership group. Marty, Darren and Dennis also discuss the scrutiny around Craig Stammen and his coaching staff, and why Preller hired another rookie manager. Dennis also discuses how patient the new ownership group will be with Preller and who's making the decisions now. Marty and Darren then read tweets from frustrated Padres fans, including frustration with the coaching staff, if Jackson Merrill is a bust, and whether the Padres should trade their bullpen stars should the struggles continue. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions…

People in this episode

Hosts: Darren Smith, Marty Caswell

Guest: Dennis Lin

Topics covered

• Padres struggles
• coaching staff pressure
• trade deadline
• ownership changes
• fan frustration

Keywords

• Padres
• A.J. Preller
• Craig Stammen
• trade deadline
• ownership
• fan frustration
• coaching staff

Sponsors

SeatGeek

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic, Jose E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones, Padres

Places: San Diego

More episodes of Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

• Padres stumbling on big road trip, Mason Miller rumors heat up · July 21, 2026 · 32 min
• Padres crucial road trip, new owners won't be ready in time, Heath Bell joins · July 16, 2026 · 30 min
• State of the Padres farm system, John Conniff talks trade chips · July 14, 2026 · 39 min
• Are the Padres better than a .500 team? AJ Preller's deadline dilemma · July 13, 2026 · 36 min
• The Padres need drastic changes, Kyle Glaser joins the show · July 10, 2026 · 29 min
• Jackson Merrill says Padres best is ahead, should Friars buy or sell? · July 8, 2026 · 32 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast podcast page.