EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 38 MIN
Disappointing homestand? Big rotation questions, Padres fans apathy
from Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast · host Foul Territory Network
Was this the most underwhelming 4-2 Padres homestand in recent memory? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down a homestand that started with a promising sweep over the Atlanta Braves, but ended with a series loss to the Dodgers. In case you missed obvious, the San Diego Padres have huge problems in their starting rotation. The two discuss Craig Stammen using Kyle Hart as an opener for Randy Vasquez, and his continued struggles. Michael King, who was excellent versus the Braves, struggled with his command versus the Dodgers. Marty and Darren discuss King's very candid comments on the Padres disappointing first half, and why everyone except the bullpen, needs to step up. The show also discusses the ABC challenge that didn't happen versus Freddy Freeman and the Dodgers, King's comments on why he didn't challenge, and discuss the Padres lack of attention to detail. The first half of the season is officially behind us and the Padres are two games off from where they were a year ago. Marty and Darren discuss why the belief in this year's team feels very different, and how that was reflected by the large number of Dodgers fans that took over Petco Park. The two then look ahead to a very tough road trip that starts with three in Chicago, before they take on the Dodgers again in Los Angeles.Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns 🌶️ Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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