The San Diego Padres named former reliever and current special assistant Craig Stammen as manager on Thursday in a shocking twist. Heath Bell and Kyle Glaser break down the surprise hire, including if Stammen was the right choice, whether former teammates like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. will give him deference, and why retaining Ruben Niebla on staff as pitching coach is now even more critical.

Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)

Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory 

Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser 

Heath Bell on X: @HeathBell21

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Diego Padres have a lot of pitching needs to address this offseason, but the offense is what needs the biggest improvement for them to achieve their World Series dreams. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron break down the top hitters that make sense for the Padres to pursue this offseason, including the case for and against bringing back Ryan O'Hearn, which of Japanese sluggers Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto would be the better fit, and why a reunion with Josh Naylor might be the best move the Padres can make.

Head to Superpower.com and use code TAKE20 at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod 

Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast of the Foul Territory Network. 

Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory 

Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Diego Padres search for a new manager is winding down with Albert Pujols, Nick Hundley and Ruben Niebla reportedly among the finalists for the job. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break it all down, including whether Pujols is ready for the job with no full-season coaching or managing experience, Hundley's promise as a manager vs. the Padres needs, and if Niebla would be able to make the jump from pitching coach to manager. Plus, a look at the World Series and what the Padres can learn from the Toronto Blue Jays.

Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.

Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory 

Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser 

Heath Bell on X: @HeathBell21

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has one year remaining on his contract, and the team has a decision to make whether to extend him or not. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron discuss if Preller deserves an extension, the arguments for and against, and why the length of any extension is the most important part. Plus, they compare Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s career arcs to date, and discuss which one is likely to perform better through the lengths of their contracts.

Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast of the Foul Territory Network. 

Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory 

Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Diego Padres were once again a playoff team, but they also had some clear deficiencies. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell highlight the five key areas the Padres need to improve in 2026, as well as what players in free agency could be brought in to help in those needed areas. Plus, Heath and Kyle make their World Series picks between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as what the Padres can learn from both of their postseason runs.

Friar Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL

Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory 

Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser 

Heath Bell on X: @HeathBell21

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Diego Padres have begun looking for a new manager to replace Mike Shildt. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron break down the Padres' search, including whether the team should prioritize previous managerial experience, whether internal candidates like Ruben Niebla or Brian Esposito are good fits to be elevated to the top job, and why Albert Pujols would not be the right fit for the Padres. Plus, a preview of Game 7 of the ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, including why George Kirby is the x-factor in determining who will go to the World Series.

Friar Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Arizona Fall League began last week, and already San Diego Padres prospects are making their mark. Kyle Glaser runs down the hot starts by Ryan Jackson, Carson Montgomery and more for the Peoria Javelinas, plus an interview with pitching prospect Kannon Kemp on his first full season and the experience playing in the AFL.

Friar Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been an eventful 48 hours since Mike Shildt announced he was retiring as San Diego Padres manager. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down the latest developments, including reports about Shildt's treatment of his coaches, what was most notable about A.J. Preller's press conference, and how attractive the Padres manager job really is to prospective candidates.

Friar Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast of the Foul Territory Network. 

Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory 

Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser 

Heath Bell on X: @HeathBell21

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Shildt unexpectedly announced his retirement as Padres manager on Monday. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron break down the news, including Shildt citing the toll of the job in his decision, how his Padres managerial tenure should be remembered, and what type of manager the Padres should hire as his replacement. 

Friar Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! 

Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast of the Foul Territory Network.

Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory

Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser

Mike Cameron on X: @_mcameron44

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres have 12 players who could be free agents and seven players headed to arbitration from their 90-win team. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down the key decisions the Padres have to make this offseason, including whether to extend Luis Arraez a qualifying offer, how hard they should try to retain Michael King if he declines his player option, and if Ryan O'Hearn showed enough to justify the Padres making him their everyday first baseman. Plus, a look at tonight's Mariners-Tigers ALCS matchup, and why Heath Bell felt especially bad for Orion Kerkering as a fellow reliever.

Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Friar Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast of the Foul Territory Network. 

Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory 

Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser 

Heath Bell on X: @HeathBell21 

Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Territory on Youtube!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.