Bleav in San Diego Baseball

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Bleav in San Diego Baseball is the go-to San Diego Padres podcast for fans who live and breathe Padres baseball. Hosted by Alex Miniak, the iconic Voice of Petco Park and MLB The Show, alongside 3x All-Star Padres closer Heath Bell, this weekly show delivers in-depth Padres baseball talk, postgame breakdowns, and exclusive clubhouse stories. You’ll also get interviews with former Padres players and fan favorites, plus the best of San Diego’s fan culture — from local food and drink to the freshest gear in the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Barrio Logan, and beyond. Follow now on Apple Podcasts for the most authentic and entertaining Padres podcast experience. Also available on Spotify and your favorite podcast app — and Bleav in San Diego Baseball with us!

  1. 17h ago

    Fan Friday: Former Padres in the Mexican League

    Remember these Friars? Alex Miniak and Heath Bell take a fun "Where Are They Now?" tour through the Mexican League, catching up on former Padres now playing south of the border, including Daniel "Slam-a-rena" Camarena, Christian Villanueva, "Little Ninja" Alexi Amarista, Yangervis Solarte, Dinelson Lamet, and more, while exploring why Mexico has become a popular stop for players chasing another shot at the big leagues. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday! 01:17 - Former Dodger Justin Turner Playing For the Toros de Tijuana 02:34 - What Former Padres Are Playing in the Mexican League? 06:10 - The Growth of the Mexican League 07:14 - Is Going to Mexico Better than Japan and Korea? 08:31 - More Padres South of the Border! 11:38 - A Heath Bell Comeback?? Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    14 min

  2. 2d ago

    Padres Breakout Samad Taylor / Heath Bell, P.I.

    The Padres may have found an unexpected spark plug in outfielder Samad Taylor. Alex Miniak and Heath Bell break down Taylor's remarkable rise from journeyman to the top of the San Diego Padres lineup, discussing his hitting streak, elite speed, defensive impact, and why his energy has become a catalyst for a team searching for consistency. Later, it's the pilot episode of "Heath Bell, P.I. (Pitching Instructor)"! From developing young pitchers and teaching baseball IQ to reflecting on how today's prospects differ from previous generations, Heath offers a behind-the-scenes look at player development from the MLB Draft League, and the lessons aspiring big leaguers need to learn to reach the next level. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:18 - Where on Earth is Heath Bell... Today? 02:54 - Who is the Padres' Samad Taylor?!? 05:07 - He's Had the Bat AND the Wheels! 05:57 - Do You Get a Little Extra Juice Playing Near Home? 06:47 - Why You Need Guys Like Taylor on Your Roster 08:36 - The Heart and Hustle that Resembles Ha-Seong Kim 09:31 - Is His Performance Sustainable? 11:05 - Heath Bell, P.I. (Pitching Instructor) 12:28 - The Pilot Episode! 13:58 - In the Coach's Office... Not in Trouble... This Time. 16:13 - Is Heath Impressed With Development Today? 18:06 - More Stuff... Less Strategy. 21:33 - Coming Up on Fan Friday... Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    23 min

  3. Jun 19

    Fan Friday: NASCAR Weekend Padres Number Challenge

    For this Fan Friday edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, the Voice of Petco Park Alex Miniak and 3-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell are joined once again by former Padres pitcher and Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Aaron Harang (@aaronharang39) for a special NASCAR Weekend Number Challenge. With NASCAR hitting the pavement at Naval Base Coronado this weekend, Heath and Aaron go head-to-head matching legendary NASCAR drivers’ numbers with current San Diego Padres players. Filled with baseball trivia, NASCAR references, plenty of laughs, and a wild race to the finish, this episode celebrates two great sports in our backyard. Chapters: 00:00 - Racin' the Base This Weekend in Coronado 01:26 - The NASCAR Weekend Number Challenge 02:13 - The Green Flag Drops... 05:24 - Into the Home Stretch... 07:15 - It's Neck and Neck! 09:03 - The Checkered Flag is OUT! 11:38 - White Flag or Checkered Flag for Our Winner?! Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    14 min

  4. Jun 17

    Around the Diamond: Former Padre and Reds Hall of Famer Aaron Harang

    Fresh off his induction into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, former Padres and Reds pitcher Aaron Harang (@aaronharang39) joins Alex Miniak and Heath Bell on Bleav in San Diego Baseball. Harang reflects on his journey from Patrick Henry High School and San Diego State to the Major Leagues, including the surprising story of getting cut as a high school freshman before developing into one of the Aztecs' top pitchers. Aaron also shares behind-the-scenes stories from the legendary Moneyball-era Oakland A's, his breakout years with the Cincinnati Reds, returning home to pitch for the Padres, and the emotional moment he learned he was headed to the Reds Hall of Fame. Plus, hear how veteran teammates helped shape his career and why family made his baseball journey even more meaningful. It's a baseball story you won't want to miss. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:14 - Welcome Aaron Harang to the Show! 02:00 - Takin' it Back to Patrick Henry and SDSU 02:27 - Aaron Got Cut from JV Ball?! 03:39 - ...But Then Became the Aztecs' Sunday Starter 05:39 - Before Cincy, Aaron Harang Was On the Moneyball Team 07:13 - The Opportunity That Changed Aaron's Career 10:41 - A Full-Circle Return to San Diego and the Padres 13:09 - The Reds Hall of Fame Call 15:44 - Did Aaron Even Remember What Happened at the Induction? 17:03 - Alex Met the Harangs in... 2008?? Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    21 min

  5. Jun 12

    Fan Friday: A Visit to Birdland and Baltimore's Camden Yards

    Today on Fan Friday, Voice of Petco Park Alex Miniak and 3-time All-Star Heath Bell welcome Baltimore Orioles PA announcer Adrienne Roberson (@adrienne_onmic) for a virtual tour of iconic Oriole Park at Camden Yards. From Eutaw Street and the Bird Bath Splash Zone to the famous Orioles anthem tradition, a spectacular new video board, Crab Smash Tacos, and Old Bay favorites, Adrienne shares everything Padres fans need to know before San Diego's trip to Baltimore. Join us on Bleav in San Diego Baseball for a behind-the-scenes look at one of baseball's true cathedrals. Chapters: 00:00 - Cathedrals of the Game: Oriole Park at Camden Yards 00:56 - Welcome Adrienne Roberson, Voice of Camden Yards! 02:05 - First Things First: Eutaw Street 03:14 - Now Let's Eat... 05:14 - The New Video Board Experience 07:45 - National Anthem "O" Tradition 09:36 - Enter... the Bird Bath Splash Zone! 12:16 - How's the View, Adrienne? 13:02 - Go See Babe Ruth's House! Special thanks to the Baltimore Orioles. Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    16 min

  6. Jun 10

    Mason Miller’s Video Game Season / That Tater Is Mashed!

    Today on Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and 3x All-Star Heath Bell break down the dominance of Mason Miller, his electric arsenal, and his back-to-back (...to back?) National League Reliever of the Month honors for the San Diego Padres. The guys also discuss whether Fernando Tatis Jr. deserves another All-Star nod despite the Padres’ ongoing offensive struggles as a team. Later, Alex shares a personal story about conquering one of his biggest broadcasting fears: calling live baseball play-by-play. From working his first games on ESPN+ for the University of San Diego to debuting his new home run call — “That tater is mashed!” — the conversation turns into a fun behind-the-scenes look at baseball broadcasting, sports media, and finding confidence behind the mic. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:18 - R-O-L-A-I-D-S Spells Relief 02:58 - Mason Miller, NL Reliever of the Month... Again! 04:47 - Heath's Interesting Strategy for Mason Miller 06:00 - Is Heath Envious of Mason Miller's Skillset? 08:39 - Fernando Tatis Jr.'s All-Star Case 11:25 - Overcoming Unrealistic Fears as Professionals 13:22 - Heath Bell's Day as a Broadcaster 14:16 - Alex Conquers his Baseball Play-by-Play Fear 17:29 - How is Alex Miniak's Home Run Call? 19:24 - Broadcasts Should Be Entertaining Too! Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    22 min

  7. Jun 5

    Fan Friday: Big Apple Bagels and Mets-Padres Baseball

    It's Fan Friday on Bleav in San Diego Baseball as Alex Miniak and the 3x All-Star Heath Bell celebrate the arrival of the New York Mets to Petco Park by diving into one of the Big Apple's most iconic foods: the bagel. Alex visits Marigold Bagels in North Park to experience that authentic New York taste and texture close to home as the guys share hilarious memories from Heath’s playing days at Shea Stadium. 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday! 01:18 - The Mets are in Town... How 'bout a New York Bagel! 02:10 - Does New York City Water Make the Difference? 03:32 - Ballpark Bites: Marigold Bagels in North Park 04:23 - Alex Goes for the Onion Bagel with the Plain Schmear 06:12 - The Taste Test... 08:06 - Heath Bell in the Big Apple 10:31 - Never Underestimate the Bagel Sandwich 11:53 - Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and Guests Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    13 min

  8. Jun 3

    Are Hitting Coaches Really to Blame? / Free the Bat Dogs!

    Today on Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Heath Bell dive into one of baseball’s hottest debates: do great hitters actually make great hitting coaches? The guys break down unfair criticism surrounding Steven Souza Jr. and the struggling San Diego Padres offense, while exploring the impact of analytics, player psychology, clubhouse culture, and modern hitting philosophy in today’s MLB. They also discuss why legendary hitters like Barry Bonds don't necessarily translate into elite coaching success. Later, the conversation shifts to one of the wildest stories in minor league baseball: the suspension of the Tulsa Drillers bat dog after a freak on-field collision injured top Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Kendall George. Alex and Heath share hilarious and heartfelt memories from their own minor league days while debating whether fun promotions like bat dogs still belong in the game. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:09 - Alex Receives a Steven Souza Jr. Meme that Angers Him 03:37 - What Do Hitting Coaches Do? 04:24 - It's Beyond a Single Coach... 04:54 - Is There Such a Thing as "Too Much Data"? 06:00 - Should We Just Get Players' Eyes Checked Instead? 08:17 - What About Mental Health? 09:00 - Barry Bonds Wasn't a Great Hitting Coach Either... 10:41 - Heath Bell Says Bring Back the FUN! 11:59 - Bat Dogs in the Minor Leagues 13:21 - A Dodgers Prospect Goes Down in Tulsa 14:47 - Heath Bell Just Thinks Guys are SOFT! 16:44 - The Evolution of Youth Sports and Specialization 18:44 - The Minor League Bat Dog Solution Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    22 min
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Bleav in San Diego Baseball is the go-to San Diego Padres podcast for fans who live and breathe Padres baseball. Hosted by Alex Miniak, the iconic Voice of Petco Park and MLB The Show, alongside 3x All-Star Padres closer Heath Bell, this weekly show delivers in-depth Padres baseball talk, postgame breakdowns, and exclusive clubhouse stories. You’ll also get interviews with former Padres players and fan favorites, plus the best of San Diego’s fan culture — from local food and drink to the freshest gear in the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Barrio Logan, and beyond. Follow now on Apple Podcasts for the most authentic and entertaining Padres podcast experience. Also available on Spotify and your favorite podcast app — and Bleav in San Diego Baseball with us!

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  • Creator
    Bleav
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bleav Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    Bleav in San Diego Baseball

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