Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down the Padres first full month of the season, including Fernando Tatis Jr.'s emergence as an NL MVP favorite, whether to be concerned about Dylan Cease's rough start and why the May schedule is set up nicely for the Padres to keep rolling. Plus, a frank discussion about Xander Bogaerts and what he needs to show in the next month. Two easy ways to support the show...

The Padres take down the Giants 5-3 to finish April on a high note. Kyle Glaser breaks down the contributions from the entire Padres lineup from Fernando Tatis to Elias Diaz, another strong outing by Michael King and why the Padres are in a great spot with a 19-11 record heading into May. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Two easy w...

The Padres bust out for seven runs and 11 hits to beat Logan Webb and the Giants and snap a four-game losing streak! Kyle Glaser breaks down the big night for the Padres, including how the return of Luis Arraez and Jason Heyward changed the entire team dynamic, what stood out about Nick Pivetta's latest big performance and the end of Yuli Gurriel's tenure with the Padres. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for...

Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron discuss the Padres continued offensive woes and why there's no easy answers on how to fix it. Plus, they discuss the Padres decision to use a four-man rotation, the recent MLB debuts for Tirso Ornelas and Ryan Bergert and Mike's thoughts on the fan incidents involving Tommy Pham and Jarren Duran. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with...

Rays beat writer Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times joins the show to preview the Padres upcoming home series against the Rays. He discusses how the Rays mirror in the Padres in many ways, why Shane Baz, Jonathan Aranda and Chandler Simpson are players to watch and provides updates on Dylan Lesko, Cole Wilcox and the many former Padres prospects now in the Rays system. Two easy ways to support the...

Heath Bell and Kyle Glaser break down the Padres' precarious roster situation with all of their position player injuries. They discuss how the offense is merely in survival mode, when to be concerned about Xander Bogaerts and why the upcoming home series against the Rays series is coming at the perfect time. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use c...

The Padres wrap up a 2-4 road trip by getting shut out by the Tigers on Wednesday afternoon. Kyle Glaser breaks down how all of the position player injuries are starting to take a toll on the Padres offense, and what they can realistically do about it. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review her...

Mike Cameron joins Kyle Glaser to break down Luis Arraez's scary collision against the Astros and explain the physical and emotional healing process that has to happen after an incident like that. Plus, a look at Fernando Tatis Jr.'s explosive start and how hitting coach Victor Rodriguez is working his magic with Martin Maldonado. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first b...

Kyle Glaser joins Chandler Rome and Tyler Stafford of Crush City Territory for a special crossover episode to preview the Padres upcoming series against the Astros. We discuss why the Padres offense has a favorable matchup against the Astros defense, how Martin Maldonado could be a secret weapon for the Padres and whether the Padres will be catching Framber Valdez at the right time. Two easy ways...

The Padres have gotten contributions from everywhere during their MLB-best 15-4 start. Heath Bell and Kyle Glaser break down their most recent series win over the Cubs, including how Manny Machado is stepping up, Robert Suarez is leading a dominant bullpen and the little things are leading to the big things for the Padres offense. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to Arena...

The Padres score nine runs in the final three innings to shock the Cubs, 10-4, and improve to 14-3 on the season with a thrilling comeback win. Kyle Glaser breaks down how the Padres pulled it off, the two-strike heroics of their offense and why all signs point to a special season brewing in San Diego. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One ite...

The Padres swept the Rockies with three consecutive shutouts in a dominating weekend performance. Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron discuss the Padres rotation bouncing back after a rough turn, the team's 10-0 start at home and what the team can prove in their upcoming home series against the Cubs.  Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go...

The Padres and Dodgers are the winningest teams in baseball with 10 wins apiece. The Athletic's Dodgers beat writer Fabian Ardaya joins the show to discuss the Dodgers' early-season strengths and weaknesses and how they match up with what the Padres have shown so far. 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 sh...

Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell discuss the Padres' painful Tuesday, with Jackson Merrill going on the IL and Jake Cronenworth and Fernando Tatis Jr. leaving a 10-4 loss to the A's with injuries. They discuss the Padres' updated outlook with the injuries, who are the leading candidates to step up and what's behind the Padres' rotation struggles on the road. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get...

The Padres are 8-2 after a thrilling comeback win over the Cubs to cap their first road series of the season. Mike Cameron and Kyle Glaser break down what's gone right for the Padres so far and are joined by Gavin Sheets, who discusses his strong connection with Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, the biggest differences between playing for the White Sox compared to the Padres, and how Padres f...

The Padres are off to the best start in franchise history at 7-0. Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break down how they've done it, including their "small ball" success and a dominant showing from the pitching staff. Plus, Heath discusses the importance of clubhouse chemistry and how sees something special in this year's Padres team. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here a...

Jackson Merrill is staying in San Diego for the long haul. Kyle Glaser breaks down Merrill's nine-year extension with the Padres, including why it's a deal the Padres wanted to make now, the rare company Merrill is in with his early success and how his drafting and development is a signature accomplishment for the Padres organization.    Visit https://Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerr...

Mike Cameron and Kyle Glaser break down the Padres' season-opening four-game sweep against the Braves, including Fernando Tatis Jr.'s immediate impact out of the leadoff spot, how the offense did both the big and little things to make a difference, a dominant bullpen showing and why Gavin Sheets looks like a Padres scouting coup. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review her...

Kyle Glaser breaks down the Padres' 7-4 win over the Braves on Opening Day, from Jackson Merrill's early impact to their four-run rally in the seventh inning to a lockdown performance from the bullpen. Plus, a look a breakdown of Gavin Sheets' pinch-hit, game-tying home run, and why Padres officials feel like they got a steal signing him to minor league contract. Two easy ways to support the show:...

Kyle Glaser and Mike Cameron preview the 2025 Padres season and make their predictions on over/unders for every key player. Will Fernando Tatis Jr. top 30 home runs ? Does Jackson Merrill finish Top-7 in NL MVP voting? Will Dylan Cease reach 200 strikeouts with the Padres - or someone else after a deadline trade? Kyle and Mike make their picks as well as whether the Padres will make the playoffs -...

The Padres bench and rotation battles have been decided. Kyle Glaser breaks down the decisions to go with Jose Iglesias, Yuli Gurriel, Martin Maldonado and Brandon Lockridge on the bench, and why Kyle Hart and Randy Vasquez were the logical choices to fill out the rotation. Plus, what's next for Tyler Wade, Eguy Rosario, Connor Joe, Stephen Kolek and others who just missed the Opening Day roster....

Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell preview the 2025 season, complete with projected standings and award winners. They predict whether the will Dodgers break the single-season wins record, how the Red Sox and Yankees are set for an old-fashioned AL East showdown and, of course, if the Padres will make the playoffs. Plus, a tribute to late San Diego Union-Tribune sports columnist Bryce Miller. Nutrafol is o...

Senior baseball writer Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle joins the show to break down the Giants' outlook for the 2025 season. How Buster Posey has already changed the culture, why Robbie Ray could be in for a huge season and if the Giants are being underrated as a sleeper team.   Follow all our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/FriarTerritory https://x.com/KyleAGlas...

Who will make the Padres Opening Day roster? Kyle Glaser and Heath Bell break it all down with one week left in spring training, including why Kyle Hart and Randy Vazquez should fill out the rotation, whether Tyler Wade and Eguy Rosario will win a bench spot and the tough decision the Padres need to make about Jason Heyward. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and...

Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post joins the show to discuss the Rockies' outlook for 2025. He breaks down the state of the Rockies rotation, what can be expected of Kris Bryant at this point and how the organization could be in for a shakeup if the team gets off to a slow start. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Friar Terri...