Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast
A San Diego Padres show hosted by longtime MLB reporter Kyle Glaser and former All-Stars Heath Bell and Mike Cameron, bringing you inside news and analysis on all things Padres. Friar Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!
Episodes
Kyle Glaser and Marty Caswell are back with another holiday mailbag. They discuss whether the Padres should target veteran pitchers like Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander in free agency, how much longer Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts will be able to stay at their positions, and if Mason Miller still could become a starter at some point.
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The San Diego Padres have been busy the last few days, with more moves sure to come. Kyle Glaser and Marty Caswell answer fans' questions about the team's offseason plans and outlook for 2026, including if Luis Campusano's playing time will increase with Mike Shildt no longer managing, whether Gavin Sheets or Jake Cronenworth are more likely to be the Padres' first baseman on Opening Day, and what boxes the Padres need to check in ...
Michael King is returning to the San Diego Padres. Kyle Glaser and Marty Caswell break down how the Padres were able to bring King back on a surprise deal, how King's return changes the Padres outlook, and what it means financially for the club. Plus a scouting report on Korean infielder Sung Mun Song and where he fits in San Diego, and why the minor league signing of Tristan McKenzie has a chance to pay big dividends for the club....
The holidays are upon us, which means 2025 is about to come to a close. Marty Caswell, Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell look back at the San Diego Padres top storylines from the year, including the Seidler family exploring a sale of the team, Mike Shildt's surprising resignation, and Mason Miller's addition at a wild trade deadline. Plus, they discuss Ruben Niebla's new title with the expansion of the Padres coaching staff and Miller ann...
The San Diego Padres are engaged with the New York Mets in trade talks. Kyle Glaser and Marty Caswell break down how the teams match up, including trading Nick Pivetta and Ramon Laureano really makes sense, why the Mets, Cubs and Orioles are the three teams that have what the Padres need, and what Yu Darvish said about his future and the likelihood he retires. Plus, looking back at Juan Soto's time in San Diego and what his reputat...
San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez signed a three-year, $45 million contact with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down the news, including why Suarez's departure was expected, how his Padres tenure should be remembered, and what to watch for as he moves to Atlanta.
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The Winter Meetings are officially in the books. Kyle Glaser and Marty Caswell break down everything that happened in Orlando and what it means for the Padres, including confirmation Fernando Tatis Jr. won't be traded, why a Nationals-Mariners trade bodes well for the Padres if they trade one of their relievers, and why a potential lockout means the Padres window to compete may come to an end after the 2026 season.
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The first day of the Winter Meetings is in the books. Marty Caswell, Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron break down all the Padres news from the day, including Craig Stammen saying Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon will likely remain in the bullpen, John Seidler's comments about A.J. Preller extension talks, and Nick Pivetta trade rumors swirling. Plus a look at the Padres first two free agent signings of the offseason in Ty Adcock and Dais...
The 2025 Winter Meetings begin in Orlando, Fla. this weekend. Marty Caswell and Kyle Glaser break down the biggest things to watch for from the San Diego Padres at the annual gathering, including a potential Jake Cronenworth will be traded, if Joe Ryan and other starters on the trade market are within the Padres grasp, and what to watch for from the latest top Japanese pitcher, Tatsuya Imai. Friar Territory is the official San Dieg...
Marty Caswell makes her official Friar Territory co-host debut! Marty and Kyle break down AJ Preller's lack of a contract extension with the Winter Meetings less than a week away, including the possibility of him being a lame duck GM in 2026 despite the Padres' proclamations they want to extend him. Plus, they discuss Mike Shildt taking a new job with the Baltimore Orioles so soon after resigning as Padres manager, and why Dylan Ce...
The San Diego Padres are set to hire Steven Souza as hitting coach and Randy Knorr as bench coach to join first-year manager Craig Stammen's staff. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell discuss the hires, including whether hiring a first-time hitting coach in Souza is too big of a risk, where Randy Knorr will make a major impact, and how long to give Stammen and his staff before making judgements on their performance. Plus, what the Padres sh...
Manny Machado tired badly at the end of the 2025 season and will be 34 next year. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron discuss how the San Diego Padres should manage Machado's workload in 2026, including whether DH days actually provide requisite rest, why 150 games should be his target, and how first-year manager Craig Stammen can mitigate pushback from Machado about taking days off.
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The San Diego Padres are in desperate need of starting pitching and don't have much payroll room to work with. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell assess the possibility of Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon or David Morgan moving from the bullpen to the rotation, including how many innings Miller could realistically be counted on for, why Morejon is highly unlikely to be able to make the conversion, and if Morgan might actually be the best candi...
The San Diego Padres have multiple holes to fill in their rotation this offseason. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron break down the top free agent pitching targets that make sense for the club, including why bringing back Ruben Niebla and Ben Fritz on staff shapes their strategy, how ownership and payroll questions affect their pursuit, and whether bringing Michael King back is a realistic possibility.
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San Diego Padres chairman John Seidler announced Thursday that the Seidler family is exploring a potential sale of the team. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down the news, including whether a sale would hurt or benefit the franchise, if the news will affect free agents' interest in signing with the Padres, and how Sheel Seidler's lawsuit plays into the decision.
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The Most Important Takeaways from Craig Stammen's Introductory Press Conference; Darnay Tripp Joins!
The San Diego Padres formally introduced Craig Stammen as their new manager on Monday morning. NBC San Diego sports anchor Darnay Tripp joins Kyle Glaser to discuss the main takeaways from Stammen's opening presser, including Stammen's qualities that made him the choice to lead, how his relationship with Manny Machado and others will have to evolve, and whether the Padres stated goal of winning a World Series is compatible with Sta...
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.
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 bett...
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...
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...
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