What did we learn about the San Diego Padres after an 8-2 opening pummeling by the Detroit Tigers? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed a rough outing by Nick Pivetta, if there's more to his arm fatigue and whether or not he can duplicate his terrific 2025 season.

We hear from Xander Bogaerts on why Pivetta just didn't have "it" and moving on from a rough opening day loss. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Fernando Tatis is back in the leadoff spot. Darren and Marty break down the Padres starting lineup versus the Tigers and why Craig Stammen is prone to changing things up.

Before the game, AJ Preller discussed what went behind Yu Darvish being placed on the restricted list. Marty and Darren break down why the money he's walking away from will not result in adding any salary to the current payroll. Did Joe Musgrove have a setback? We hear from Musgrove on the next step in his rehab progress and why he doesn't want to look at his MRI results.

Last but not least, we are learning more about the latest bidder to buy the Padres and Marty explains why she wants no part of him, thanks to his ties to the LA Chargers.

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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 German Marquez will benefit pitching away from Cors 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.

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How optimistic are we about the Padres heading into 2026? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the end of spring training, and Nick Pivetta finally being named the opening day starter versus the Tigers.

The two discuss what to make of Fernando Tatis being back in the leadoff spot and Walker Buehler's rough outing.

The show then welcomes back a familiar face! Kyle Glaser joins Friar Territory to talk Padres season outlook, the rotation depth with Buehler and German Marquez and the excellent bullpen. The trio discuss the upgraded roster under financial constraints, and the best spot for Tatis moving forward.

And you can't talk season outlook without discussing Luis Campusano and his latest opportunity. Kyle discusses how scouts feel about Freddy Fermin being a full-time catcher and the ongoing argument over Campusano behind the plate.

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