What have we learned about the Padres after the first homestand of the season? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the 2-4 home stand and the team preparing for their first road trip.

Xander Bogaerts will play in front of his former Boston Red Sox fans for the first time since he signed his stunning contract with the Padres. Darren points out that the Padres will see the Pirates top rookie, 19-year-old Connor Griffin, in the second leg of the trip. Do the Padres have any top prospects left that would spark some serious buzz?

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The duo then discuss the incredible achievement of former Padres catcher Austin Hedges, who just reached 10 years of service time in Major League Baseball.

The show then welcomes in former Padres All-star closer Heath Bell, who breaks down Craig Stammen's first week on the job. Is Stammen being too honest with the media when it comes to his game management and lineup decisions? And Heath says he finds it hard to believe that Stammen was responsible for the Padres lineup in the first place. The trio then discusses what kind of relationship separation Stammen needs to have with his players, and how honest he will be with Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado when they struggle.

Heath also breaks down what he saw from Walker Buehler and German Marquez in their Padres debut and how he really feels about Mason Miller's new entry song.

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The San Diego Padres avoided a home sweep by the San Francisco Giants but questions still remain about the lineup.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed Craig Stammen's lineup construction and why all the credit goes to bench coach Randy Knorr.

The duo then discuss a strong start by Nick Pivetta after a disastrous opening day start, using Mason Miller for a four-out save and why Ramon Laureano needs to stay in the fifth spot.

We hear from Craig Stammen on his lineup decisions, and outfielder Gavin Sheets discusses if the Padres were feeling any pressure after a slow offensive start to their season.

After weeks of conversation, it appears the Padres best leadoff hitter is...Fernando Tatis Jr. Darren and Marty discuss why that's the Padres only logical choice and look ahead to the series versus the Boston Red Sox.

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What did we learn about the San Diego Padres after their 1-2 opening series versus the Detroit Tigers? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss what they liked about ABS , Luis Campusano's big advantage and a terrific performance by Randy Vasquez.

The duo then discussed Craig Stammen's bullpen decisions on Friday night versus the Tigers, and why he decided before the game not to use Mason Miller in the eighth inning. Speaking of Mason Miller, what an electric new entry song! Walker Buehler makes his Padres debut on Monday night, and Marty and Darren discuss how much he can impact the rotation as they await Joe Musgrove and Griffin Canning.

The show then welcomes in Dave Flemming, the radio voice of the San Francisco Giants ahead of the three-game series at Petco Park. Dave discusses the Giants 0-3 start, the scrutiny around rookie manager Tony Vitiello, and what they. have in common with the Padres. Where does Luis Arraez fit the Giants? And why didn't Bob Melvin work for the Giants after leaving the Padres?

The show discusses the pressure on the rookie managers and what kind of owner Joe Lacob would be should he purchase the Padres.

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What did we learn about the San Diego Padres after an 8-2 opening pummeling by the Detroit Tigers? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed a rough outing by Nick Pivetta, if there's more to his arm fatigue and whether or not he can duplicate his terrific 2025 season.

We hear from Xander Bogaerts on why Pivetta just didn't have "it" and moving on from a rough opening day loss. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Fernando Tatis is back in the leadoff spot. Darren and Marty break down the Padres starting lineup versus the Tigers and why Craig Stammen is prone to changing things up.

Before the game, AJ Preller discussed what went behind Yu Darvish being placed on the restricted list. Marty and Darren break down why the money he's walking away from will not result in adding any salary to the current payroll. Did Joe Musgrove have a setback? We hear from Musgrove on the next step in his rehab progress and why he doesn't want to look at his MRI results.

Last but not least, we are learning more about the latest bidder to buy the Padres and Marty explains why she wants no part of him, thanks to his ties to the LA Chargers.

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Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by two San Diego legends to preview the start of the Padres 2026 season.

First, Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman joins the show to discuss the team's rotation, the lights-out bullpen, how players are responding to Craig Stammen, a fresh start for Walker Buehler and how much Germán Márquez will benefit pitching away from Coors Field.

The trio then jump into Stammen's comments on getting Manny Machado off his feet and the importance of keeping him fresh at this point of his career.

Friar Territory then welcomes in Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the grind of spring training games, what stands out most about the Padres lineup and why he expects a much better offense.

No player on the roster may be more important to the Padres playoff chances than Fernando Tatis Jr. Gwynn discusses why he's seeing a much better version of Tatis, his growing maturity and why it benefits him to stop tinkering so much. The trio jump into the mental aspect of the game, and why Jackson Merrill's defense in centerfield is so underrated.

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How optimistic are we about the Padres heading into 2026? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the end of spring training, and Nick Pivetta finally being named the opening day starter versus the Tigers.

The two discuss what to make of Fernando Tatis being back in the leadoff spot and Walker Buehler's rough outing.

The show then welcomes back a familiar face! Kyle Glaser joins Friar Territory to talk Padres season outlook, the rotation depth with Buehler and German Marquez and the excellent bullpen. The trio discuss the upgraded roster under financial constraints, and the best spot for Tatis moving forward.

And you can't talk season outlook without discussing Luis Campusano and his latest opportunity. Kyle discusses how scouts feel about Freddy Fermin being a full-time catcher and the ongoing argument over Campusano behind the plate.

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Darren Smith and Marty Caswell kick off the show by talking to Padres special assistant and former MLB catcher A.J. Ellis.

Ellis discusses the challenges of the upcoming season with ABS, working with catchers and why he's so excited for what's to come with Luis Campusano. The trio also discuss the Padres pitching staff, the incredible growth of Randy Vasquez and how much he's gained by working with Yu Darvish.

Ellis also discusses the role of a special assistant and why first-time manager Craig Stammen checks every box. Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis have returned to scorching hot Peoria.

Marty and Darren discuss the Padres first lineup with them back and if we're seeing a preview of the regular season lineup. We also hear from Craig Stammen on his lineup and Tatis on his incredible WBC experience.

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Padres opening day is in one week! Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest storylines with a handful of games left as Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis return to Peoria.

What are we looking for in the Spring Breakout game? Darren and Marty are joined by David Jay of Mad Friars on the state of the Padres farm system, realistic expectations for Ethan Salas, and the top pitching prospects led by Kruz Schoolcraft and Miguel Mendez. The trio then discuss when players are most likely to be dealt should A.J. Preller trade for a big arm.

The show then welcomes in former Padres All-Star reliever Heath Bell to get his thoughts on why Mason Miller didn't pitch in the WBC finale. The conversation continues on the team's biggest strengths and weaknesses ahead of opening day, and if there's real concern for Joe Musgrove. What are pitchers most concerned with during their final outings of spring training? Heath explained why we shouldn't always read too much into a veteran pitchers' outing. 

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How spectacular has the 2026 World Baseball Classic been? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by Fox lead MLB studio host Kevin Burkhardt from Miami ahead of the finale between Team USA and Venezuela. T

The trio discuss the incredible growth of the WBC, why superstars like Aaron Judge and Manny Machado feel the games have been more electric and meaningful than the World Series atmosphere, the pressure Mark DeRosa has in managing players , and if Padres closer Mason Miller will be available to pitch in the finale.

Burkhardt also discussed preparing to call the Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles with Gregg Olsen, and what it will be like doing play-by-play of Tom Brady back on the football field. 

Darren and Marty also discuss the likelihood of Joe Musgrove starting the season on the injured list, how big a concern the news really is, why A.J. Preller needs to add another starting pitcher, and Walker Buehler's lock on the fourth spot in the rotation.

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Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the latest news from Padres spring training, including reliever Bryan Hoeing having season-ending surgery and progress for Yuki Matsui, Matt Waldron and Sung-Mun Song.

Joe Musgrove's chances of starting the season on the active roster remain highly unlikely ,with no clear timeline for when he'll throw next. What does this mean for Walker Buehler and German Marquez?

Fan Graphs gives the Padres a 22.6% chance of making the playoffs? What??! 

The duo are a bit unsettled by Ramon Laureano waking up with general soreness after a night of slumber with his new dog. Lastly, we hear from Padres star Manny Machado on the incredible vibe of the World Baseball Classic, how he rates Fernando Tatis' bat flip and his plea to Padres fans.

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