Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

It didn't take long for the Padres most valuable starting pitcher to opt out of his contract, but can the Friars find a way to re-sign him?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell put a wrap on the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series, Pat Murphy's full circle moment, and Padres ace Michael King opting out of his contract. Marty and Darren discuss if the Padres will be able to re-sign him, if they should re-sign him, the likelihood of the Padres picking up Nick Pivetta's option, and the paper thin rotation should both depart.

Will the Padres extend Adrian Morejon a qualifying offer and will Yuki Matsui opt out? The two discuss The Athletic ranking the Padres as the 18th best roster in baseball should they lose all of their current free agents. How aggressive will the Padres new ownership group be? The two discuss why we're finally about to learn more about Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, and the impending lockout.

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Congratulations, Milwaukee Brewers and congratulations Padres? Ok, we're joking, kind of. Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to discuss what the Brewers playoff dominance says about how well the Padres played them in the NLDS.

Kyle discusses his piece on what teams use the most scouts, and how the Padres rank among teams at the top like the Yankees, Rays and Brewers.

The three discuss the upcoming free agency frenzy that will start just after the World Series, which outside players make the most sense, if the Padres should pay Michael King and what lessons they can take from the Brewers on developing and keeping young talent.

Darren, Marty, and Kyle discuss if the Padres are more likely to make a splash in trades versus free agency, and if Michael King is more likely to choose a team before the lockout.

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The San Diego Padres will look a lot different in 2027. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the five Padres who are not likely to return to the Padres in 2027. Is Nick Pivetta on that list?

How about Michael King, widely presumed to be the best pitcher in free agency not named Tarik Skubal? Marty and Darren also discuss the Padres biggest three free agents, and how the future of Adrian Morejon could impact Padres free agency decisions.

Peter Seidler's indelible mark on the Padres was signing Manny Machado and changing the trajectory of the Padres. What will be the first big impression for Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Felciiano? Marty and Darren discuss an important off-season and why so many baseball insiders are expecting an early flurry of activity.

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How busy will the Padres be once the World Series ends and free agency starts? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres biggest internal free agents, hello Michael King, and how aggressive the Padres should be before the lockout.

The two discuss MLB trade rumors list on Padres mutual options, who's returning and who's not, and if this could be the year that Jake Cronenworth is traded. How much of Cronenworth's future will be determined by Fernando Tatis's desire to play second base?

Marty and Darren discuss why the Padres are better off with Tatis in right field, and the Padres best options in left field. Could the Padres bring back Luis Rengifo or Ramon Laureano? Darren discusses why Randy Arozarena is atop his free agent wish list in left field.

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Does the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Dodgers in the NLCS ease or enhance the pain of the Padres fans?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell reflect on the Brewers domination over the "dinosaur" Dodgers, what it says about the Padres considering how closely they played the Dodgers, and how another small market team finding success could fuel the arguments around the upcoming CBA.

The two then discuss A.J. Preller's season-ending press conference, what he had to say about Ty France's value, how Joe Musgrove might be used in 2027, and the big decision Yu Darvish has to make about his future.

Marty and Darren hear from Preller on the Padres interesting off-season and the big priority of re-signing ace Michael King.

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The playoffs continue but the Padres offseason questions are just beginning. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss what stands out about the Brewers 2-0 lead over the Dodgers in the NLCS, and who benefits from three smaller market teams remaining in the playoffs.

The two discuss the projected arbitration numbers for some key Padres players including Gavin Sheets, Mason Miller, Luis Campusano and Ty France. How many catchers will the Padres carry in 2027, and is there an obvious tandem should Michael King leave in free agency?

Marty and Darren how King clearly elevated himself as the ace and leader of the Padres clubhouse, how big a priority it is to sign him and what we learned about Nick Pivetta's comeback. King discusses the Padres close knit clubhouse and why San Diego has become a second home for him.

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The San Diego Padres postseason dreams ended in a painful, similar fashion to their last two exits, but why is there reason for true optimism heading into 2027?

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to put a cap on the 2026 Padres, where the organization improved the most, and how Craig Stammen made the biggest change from his predecessor Mike Shildt.

The three discuss what went wrong in the NLDS versus the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers, why it was a mistake to pull Walker Buehler in game four, how Bradgley Rodriguez was used in the series and if it was a mistake to let Mason Miller attempt a two-inning save.

Darren, Marty, and Kyle discuss the offense being stymied in the playoffs for the third straight year, and the encouraging steps made by Fernando. Tatis and Jackson Merrill.

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What a legendary game it was at Petco Park.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres incredible game 3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.

The show welcomes in Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss Michael King's incredible performance out of the bullpen following Mason Miller being placed on paternity leave, and Adrian Morejon being unavailable.

Marty, Darren and, and Tony discuss some game-changing plays by Jackson Merrill and Xander Bogaerts, Walker Buehler starting the game 4 elimination game and how mentally exhausting the first three games have been.

The three hear from Manny Machado on Michael King's incredible performance, and former Dodger Clayton Kershaw explains why Buehler thrives in moments like this.

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The San Diego Padres have their backs against the wall after a stunning, heart-breaking game two loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell recap the Padres 4-3 loss to the Brewers in game two of the NLDS, the shock of seeing Mason Miller's blown save a night after Adrian Morejon allowed a home run in game one.

The show discusses Craig Stammen's decision to use Miller for two innings, the Padres multiple self-inflicted wounds, from a throwing error that led to a run, to Manny Machado being thrown out at third base.

Marty and Darren hear from a stunned and somber Padres clubhouse, including Miller on his blown save, and Jake Cronenworth on having their backs against the wall. Can the Padres rebound at Petco Park on Tuesday with Nick Pivetta on the mound versus a team they didn't lose to in San Diego? Marty and Darren look ahead to a huge series back in San Diego.

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How do the San Diego Padres and their electric offense stack up versus the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell preview a huge division series versus the Milwaukee Brewers, the challenge of facing Jacob Misiorowski in game one, the Padres best pitching strategy, and how much of a strength deploying a bullpen game would be against the Brewers offense.

The show then welcomes in former Padre and MLB analyst Mark Sweeney to break down the tough Milwaukee Brewers, what kind of offensive advantage the Padres have right now against a very tough Brewers bullpen and how much veterans Xander Bogaerts, Manny Machado, and Walker Buehler could have in October.

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What. A. Game.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed an electric game one win for the San Diego Padres versus the Chicago Cubs, Michael King's incredible one-hit dominance, a huge night for Fernando Tatis and the Padres offense, and the emotional ending featuring Joe Musgrove.

Marty and Darren also welcome in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell to discuss King's outing, how the Padres can use Musgrove, the incredible energy at Petco Park, and what to expect from Craig Counsell and a Cubs team looking to avoid elimination.

The three discuss Nick Pivetta starting in game two with 20-year-old Ethan Salas behind the plate, and who should start in game 1 versus the Milwaukee Brewers should the Padres advance to the National League Division Series.

Marty and Darren also hear from Musgrove on his emotional return, as well as Tatis and Manny Machado who provide a vibe only they can pull off.

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The wild card playoffs are back at Petco Park and the San Diego Padres are on a mission.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in Kyle Glaser to preview the National League Wild card series rematch between the Padres and Chicago Cubs. Glaser discusses why he thinks the Padres should make it a clean sweep and how good their offense has been heading into the playoffs.

What kind of advantages do the Padres have over the Cubs, aside from starting Michael King in game one? Marty, Darren and Kyle discuss the team's roster decisions, how many catchers they will carry, Craig Stammen's rookie season as manager and how impressive a job A.J. Preller has this season with payroll limitations and huge injuries to his rotation and outfield.

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Why did the Padres start a struggling and possibly injured Casey Mize on Friday versus the Diamondbacks with a chance to finally clinch the top wild card seed and host a series at Petco Park?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed the Padres lopsided loss to the Diamondbacks, and Mize's comments on time to have an honest conversation about his health. The two discuss how the Padres inability to clinch on Friday affects the Padres final two games, not being able to rest some of their veterans, and why the Padres didn't start Randy Vasquez on Friday instead.

Craig Stammen has already announced that Michael King will be their game one starter regardless of opponent or venue, but what other decisions are ahead and could the team end up carrying three starters? Marty and Darren also discuss the the one team the Padres probably don't want to face in the round, (hello, Arizona Diamondbacks), and why King has been waiting a long time for his next opportunity.

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How much pressure are the Padres feeling after a rough 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss Michael King's rough outing, the silent offense and the Padres difficulty against the Dodgers bullpen today, which is reminiscent of when eight Dodgers pitchers shut out the Padres in the NLDS.

The two discuss Dave Roberts comments on essentially auditioning players like Roki Sasaki and Edwin Diaz for playoff roles, and what to make of King's struggles after the Padres reshuffled their rotation.

Marty and Darren hear from a disappointed King on his performance, plus Craig Stammen discusses moving on quickly, and why it's a no brainer for King's next start to be game one of the wild, barring a winner take all finale on Sundat. Darren and Marty also discuss the Diamondbacks putting pressure on the Padres with a big win at Colorado, and a crucial start for Robbie Ray vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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The San Diego Padres just need to beat LA. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres series versus the Dodgers with magic number of two with Michael King on the mound.

The two discuss how the weather may play a huge role in deciding the top National League wild card spot, with heavy rain expected in Boston for Red Sox versus Cubs, and how it might force a doubleheader on Monday.

Marty and Darren then welcome in ESPN's Alden Gonzalez to preview Padres versus Dodges, what he's expecting from Manny Machado, the impending return of Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Andy Pages, and how much the Dodgers need the bye week to rest their aging stars. Is the best path through the NL playoffs through the Atlanta Braves or Chicago Cubs?

The three discuss the wild card race, what type of job Craig Stammen has done and the Padres dilemma in how they'll use Michael King in case they have a chance at the top wild card spot on the final day, Alden then previews his upcoming piece on the Padres new ownership group of Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, and what's been so impressive about the Padres second half surge.

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The Padres magic number to clinch the final wild card spot is down to six after the Padres beat the Rockies 9-2, taking three out of 4 in Colorado.

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss Michael King's terrific performance, the Padres ability to escape Coors Field unscathed and how big a deal it was to give Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon a much-needed breather.

The two discuss Ethan Salas' incredible two-HR performance and read into Craig Stammen's comments on Salas being on the playoff roster. How much faith are the Padres already showing in Salas and what does it mean for possibly carrying three catchers on the playoff roster?

Darren and Marty then discuss why the path ahead to the top wild card spot and the biggest obstacles facing the Cubs and Phillies. Could the Padres rest Michael King on the final homestand and save him for game one in the playoffs? And how do Padres fans feel about the job Craig Stammen has done in his rookie season? The two read tweets from Padres fans, who are both complimentary of his on-the-job training, feel it's a deep run in the playoffs and wonder if he'll get outmanaged in the playoffs.

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Does playoff seeding matter all that much for the San Diego Padres? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres eight-game winning streak being snapped by the Colorado Rockies, and what kind of missed opportunity it was with the Phillies, Cubs, and Diamondbacks all losing.

The two discuss the current playoff path, and if the Padres are better off facing the Braves and Dodgers than the National League Central with the best team in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers.

Marty and Darren also discuss the 12 different players who have occupied the second spot in the lineup, some encouraging progress for Miguel Andujar, and what Ramon Laureano said about his attempt to return from hip surgery. What kind of role will Randy Vasquez have in the playoffs?

The two discuss Vasquez's results after pitching twice in three days, and why it's a big start for Robbie Ray.

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The San Diego Padres are on a mission.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in Kyle Glaser to break down the Padres impressive eight-game winning streak, and all the different ways they're finding to win closer than comfort games. The three discuss the sizzling Jackson Merrill, the NL player of the week, what's been different in his approach, and the impact of him and Fernando Tatis being hot at the same time.

Kyle breaks down why the Padres offense has been one of the best in baseball over the last two months, Manny Machado's impact, and the biggest reason the Padres surge is convincing. Marty, Darren, and Kyle discuss why the Padres seem to sleepwalk through the first half of the season and find themselves in the second half, and how much of it is a reflection on A.J. Preller.

The show discusses the huge impact of Dustin Harris, and some key, under the radar pieces that have much a huge difference in 2026. Where would this team be without early contributions from Luis Rengifo and Harris, and how enormous a signing has Ty France been?

Kyle, Marty, and Darren discuss the possibility of chasing down the Cubs and Phillies for the top wild card spot, the big advantage of playing home games at Petco Park, and what's stood out from Ethan Salas' first few weeks in the majors.

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Are the San Diego Padres the team that went 5-1 versus the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals or the team that went 1-5 versus the Rays and Reds?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in the great Tim Kurkjian of Is This a Great Game or What and ESPN to discuss the Padres chase for the wild card. Tim tries to make sense of an up and down offense and this version of Fernando Tatis after he went the first 55 games of the season without hitting a home run.

Tim, Marty and Darren discuss the wild card race between the Padres and Diamondbacks, the likelihood of it coming down to the final weekend, and why strength of schedule doesn't really matter in the long run.

How impactful has Manny Machado been for the Padres since he signed in 2019? Tim, a longtime Baltimore resident and reporter, discusses the hype that Machado came up with on the Orioles, and the pride he takes in "posting" every single day despite any injuries he's dealing with. I

s this the year the Dodgers are finally vulnerable? Tim discusses the impact Shohei Ohtani to the injured list will have on the Dodgers playoff chances.

Marty and Darren then look at the Padres pitching matchups versus the Giants, why no one wants to play the Rockies in Colorado and which version of the Padres is going to show up on this road trip. The two then conclude by remembering the tragedy of September 11th, and how sports, particularly the Yankees and Mets, played a part in healing some of the unimaginable grief.

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Manny Machado knows the Padres have no margin for error. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres finding a way to win against a bad Nationals bullpen, and why the players are scoreboard watching every bit as much as the fans and media. The two hear from Machado on a game the Padres absolutely had to win and discuss where the team would be without the heroics of Luis Campusano.

Which NL team has the toughest remaining schedule? Marty and Darren break down the remaining opponents for the Padres and Diamondbacks, and discuss why the Dodgers will still have a lot to play for even if they clinch the NL West before the Padres series.

The two also discuss a very encouraging return from Nick Pivetta, and discuss the contrasting path for a very emotional Joe Musgrove. Marty and Darren discuss why they're not counting out Musgrove, and the incredible impact he has had on his teammates, including Campusano.

Why was future Hall of famer Albert Pujols at Petco Park on Tuesday? Marty and Darren hear from Pujols on his experience interviewing for Padres manager and what kind of job he thinks Chris Stammen, er Craig Stammen, is doing.

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