Trevor Hoffman and Tony Gwynn Jr. on 2026 Padres and the Tatis factor

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith are joined by two San Diego legends to preview the start of the Padres 2026 season. First, Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman joins the show to discuss the team's rotation, the lights-out bullpen, how players are responding to Craig Stammen, a fresh start for Walker Buehler and how much Germán Márquez will benefit pitching away from Coors Field. The trio then jump into Stammen's comments on getting Manny Machado off his feet and the importance of keeping him fresh at this point of his career. Friar Territory then welcomes in Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the grind of spring training games, what stands out most about the Padres lineup and why he expects a much better offense. No player on the roster may be more important to the Padres playoff chances than Fernando Tatis Jr. Gwynn discusses why he's seeing a much better version of Tatis, his growing maturity and why it benefits him to stop tinkering so much. The trio jump into the mental aspect of the game, and why Jackson Merrill's defense in centerfield is so underrated. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comFriar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe!Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Marty Caswell on X: @MartyCaswell Darren Smith on X: @DSmithShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.