Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are set for their National League West showdown at Chavez Ravine! Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris from the Los Angeles Times to discuss the pivotal three-game series, including what's behind the Dodgers' tumble down the standings, where the Padres have a clear edge and how big of a factor emotion plays in determining who comes out on top when these two...

Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down the San Diego Padres surge to the top of the NL West standings, and if they're equipped to hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers the rest of the way. Plus, a look at the Padres dominant sweep of the Giants, how the Padres and Dodgers offenses have flipped, and what lessons Heath has to offer for both teams down the stretch. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card...

Dylan Cease delivered his second straight dominant start to help the San Diego Padres take a critical series against the Boston Red Sox. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down how Cease has fixed his first-half struggles, the important point the Padres proved with their series win against Boston and what to what to watch for as they embark against 13 straight games against the Giants and Dodgers. G...

Michael King returns to from the injured list this weekend, putting the streaking San Diego Padres at full strength for the first time this season. Padres broadcaster Bob Scanlan joins Kyle Glaser to break down why King will be ready to dominate immediately in his return, how Manny Machado has grown as a leader in the Padres clubhouse and the impact Mike Shildt has had on the franchise. Get 20% of...

The San Diego Padres' wild trade deadline is paying off in a big way. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down how the additions of Ramon Laureano, Ryan O'Hearn, Freddy Fermin and Mason Miller are already paying big dividends and how the Padres' upside has changed because of it. Plus, a look at how Nestor Cortes Jr. and JP Sears could make the deadline even more productive for the Padres, which poten...

The Padres bullpen had the lowest ERA in the majors and added Mason Miller at the trade deadline. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron break down how this Padres bullpen compares to other recent dominant relief units, and how this group has a chance to be the best bullpen since the 2015 Royals. Plus, how Ramon Laureano and Ryan O'Hearn have boosted the Padres lineup, and why the Padres are now legitimate...

The Padres once again loaded up at the trade deadline with a wild flurry of trades. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break them all down live, including how the Padres should handle closing duties between Robert Suarez and Mason Miller, how the trade for Ramon Laureano and Ryan O'Hearn might have been the best move, and whether trading top prospect Leodalis De Vries will hurt them in the long run. Plus,...

The trade deadline is less than 24 hours away and the San Diego Padres are engaged in trade discussions across the league. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell discuss the Padres trade options, including if trading Dylan Cease or Robert Suarez is actually the wisest course of action, whether they have enough to outbid other teams for Steven Kwan or Mason Miller and why their pursuit of Jarren Duran is likel...

The trade deadline is just over 48 hours away and the San Diego Padres have holes to fill at catcher, left field and on the bench. Another starter or relief arm wouldn't hurt, either. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron break down the top 10 trade candidates to keep an eye on for the Padres, from Cedric Mullins to Taylor Ward to Luis Robert Jr. to Sean Murphy. Plus, whether or not it makes sense to trade...

The St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres meet for the first time this season in a matchup with major NL wild card implications. Cardinal Territory's Katie Woo joins Kyle Glaser for a special crossover episode to break down the series, including why the Cardinals pitching staff is a great matchup for the Padres offense, how Mike Shildt is remembered in St. Louis and what the Padres have to prov...

The trade deadline is approaching and the San Diego Padres are gearing up once again for an aggressive deadline. Mike Cameron brings an inside view of what it's actually like to be traded, including what goes through players' minds as they hear their name in trade rumors, the emotional swings that occur when you learn you've been traded, and how players never forget when they feel wronged by the t...

The trade deadline is 10 days away and the San Diego Padres are surging up the standings. Marty Caswell joins Kyle Glaser for a full deadline preview, including the top players the Padres are targeting, the teams that line up best for a trade and which Padres prospects are most likely to be on the move in a deal. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to get a specia...

The All-Star break is officially over and the San Diego Padres resume play against the Washington Nationals. Tony Gwynn Jr. joins Kyle Glaser to break down the key storylines that will determine the Padres fortunes the rest of the season, including which version of Fernando Tatis Jr. the team will get, if Xander Bogaerts can continue his recent hot streak and how much Yu Darvish will be able to gi...

The All-Star break is in the rearview mirror and the stretch run is ahead of us. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell dive into where the San Diego Padres organization stands with their first annual State of the Padres address, including the enormous scouting advantage the franchise has built, the first-class business operation they run, and the one thing A.J. Preller needs to address in order to be truly g...

The San Diego Padres take two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies to enter the All-Star break on a high note. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down Jackson Merrill ending his home run drought, how the Padres are well-positioned despite their flaws and what the team got in 6-foot-8 lefthander Kruz Schoolcraft with their first round pick in the draft.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card pu...

Emmy-award winning reporter Annie Heilbrunn guests hosts the latest edition of Friar Territory. She and Kyle Glaser discuss Xander Bogaerts and Fernando Tatis' recent offensive surges, how the Padres need to flip Martin Maldonado and Elias Diaz's playing time, and what the offense has a chance to prove in their upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Custom...

The Padres hold the 25th overall pick in this year's draft and will make their first-round selection on Sunday. Kyle Glaser takes you through who the Padres are targeting for their first-round pick, the latest buzz about who is going No.1 overall and which players with San Diego-area ties project to hear their names called early. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaC...

Yu Darvish is set to make his long-awaited season debut for the San Diego Padres against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Mike Cameron and Kyle Glaser break down what the Padres should realistically expect from Darvish, whether Fernando Tatis Jr. was a surprising All-Star selection and how the Padres have a prime chance to bury the D-backs playoff hopes in their upcoming series. Try Huel...

The San Diego Padres fall to the Texas Rangers, 7-4, in the second game of their three-game series. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down the contest live from Petco Park, and discuss what is going wrong with Fernando Tatis Jr., at the plate, why pitchers don't fear the Padres hitters right now and if it's time to move Luis Arraez back into the leadoff spot.  Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10...

The San Diego Padres split their doubleheader with the Philadelphia Phillies to wrap up a 2-4 road trip. Heath Bell and Kyle Glaser break down the series, and what the Padres need to do to finish strong before the All-Star break as they return to San Diego for a 10-game homestand.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Download the Draf...

The San Diego Padres offense struggled yet again during a three-game series loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Mike Cameron and Kyle Glaser break down how the Padres can fix their offensive woes, including moving Fernando Tatis Jr. up to the No. 2 spot, bringing Luis Campusano back up for everyday at-bats and making Manny Machado the cleanup hitter. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge...

San Diego Padres setup man Jason Adam joins Friar Territory for an exlcusive interview. He discusses with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell what the secret to the Padres bullpen success has been in 2025, the odd shenanigans the group gets into in the bullpen and why he misses swinging a bat. Plus, he discusses his journey back from four elbow surgeries and what the Padres do to help so many pitchers have...

Jason Adam joins Friar Territory for an exclusive interview with Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell. He discusses what makes the San Diego Padres such a good organization for pitchers, his favorite road bullpen in MLB and the type of antics the Padres relievers get into. Plus, Heath and Kyle discuss how many All-Stars the Padres should have in Atlanta and give out grades to the rotation, bullpen, lineup a...

Nick Pivetta delivered a dominant start to lead the San Diego Padres to a 1-0 win over the Washington Nationals in their afternoon matinee. Heath Bell and Kyle Glaser break down how Pivetta has been one of the best free agent signings of the offseason, Luis Arraez moving into the leadoff spot and if the Padres winning ugly is a reason for concern or optimism. Download Cash App Today: https://capl....

The San Diego Padres rallied to take two of three from the Kansas City Royals over the weekend for a much-needed series win. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron break down the series, including Jose Iglesias' key contributions in Sunday's rally, the implications of Jackson Merrill moving into the No. 2 spot in the lineup and whether Xander Bogaerts has finally figured it out at the plate. Plus, a look at...