Scorching Padres win 8th straight, can they catch top wild card? Kyle Glaser joins

The San Diego Padres are on a mission. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in Kyle Glaser to break down the Padres impressive eight-game winning streak, and all the different ways they're finding to win closer than comfort games. The three discuss the sizzling Jackson Merrill, the NL player of the week, what's been different in his approach, and the impact of him and Fernando Tatis being hot at the same time. Kyle breaks down why the Padres offense has been one of the best in baseball over the last two months, Manny Machado's impact, and the biggest reason the Padres surge is convincing. Marty, Darren, and Kyle discuss why the Padres seem to sleepwalk through the first half of the season and find themselves in the second half, and how much of it is a reflection on A.J. Preller. The show discusses the huge impact of Dustin Harris, and some key, under the radar pieces that have much a huge difference in 2026. Where would this team be without early contributions from Luis Rengifo and Harris, and how enormous a signing has Ty France been? Kyle, Marty, and Darren discuss the possibility of chasing down the Cubs and Phillies for the top wild card spot, the big advantage of playing home games at Petco Park, and what's stood out from Ethan Salas' first few weeks in the majors. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOULFollow us on X: @FriarTerritoryFollow us on X: @MartyCaswellFollow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.