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

    Padres on a Heater / Manny Machado: Powered by Peroxide

    The San Diego Padres are heating up at exactly the right time. Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres’ winning streak, the tightening NL Wild Card race, and what it feels like inside a clubhouse when a team catches fire during a playoff push. Then, is Manny Machado’s new platinum-blonde hairdo powering the streak? Alex and Heath dig into Manny’s new look, revisit some of baseball’s most iconic hairstyles, and play a round of “Cut It or Keep It” featuring Oscar Gamble's afro, Randy Johnson's mullet, Rollie Fingers and Oakland's Mustache Gang, and Johnny Damon's caveman look. Fire up the clippers... it's go time! Chapters: 00:00 - The Excitement of the Playoff Push 01:15 - The Race for October is ON! 02:54 - ... And the Padres are Now Looking UP at the Cubs and Phillies 04:28 - What's the Clubhouse Vibe Like? 05:39 - Team Dynamics and Leadership 07:02 - Merrill Wearin' Merrill Shirts 07:36 - Alex is Feelin' This Roster 10:06 - Machado's New 'Do! 12:14 - Baseball Hair Halls of Fame 13:06 - Heath Bell Plays "Cut It or Keep It" 15:39 - Is Manny's Hair HOF Worthy? 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.

  2. 5d ago

    Fan Friday: From RBI Baseball to MLB The Show

    Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell celebrate National Video Games Day (9/12) by revisiting the baseball video games they grew up with, from Bases Loaded and RBI Baseball to today’s MLB The Show. Plus, Alex shares his experience as the PA announcer in MLB The Show, Heath reveals what happened when he forgot to warm up his virtual self, and the guys check out ribbie.tv for a retro 8-bit take on live baseball. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday 01:07 - It's National Video Games Day (9/12)! 02:27 - Nostalgia for Classics: Bases Loaded, RBI Baseball, Baseball Stars 04:25 - Do Games Like MLB The Show Actually Teach Baseball? 06:10 - Check Out ribbie.tv 08:05 - Heath... You Need to Warm-Up First. 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.

  3. Sep 9

    Luis Campusano's Case for No. 1 / Umpire vs. the Tilted Cap

    Is Luis Campusano the best catcher in baseball right now? Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the San Diego Padres catcher’s remarkable 2026 resurgence, how he stacks up against some of MLB’s best backstops, and what his emergence could mean for top prospect Ethan Salas and the Padres’ future behind the plate. Plus, Alex and Heath discuss veteran MLB umpire Doug Eddings’ unusual decision to ask Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon to straighten his tilted cap. Heath shares a player’s perspective on umpire relationships, respect and communication—and why baseball’s umpires still deserve more credit than they get. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to San Diego Baseball 00:23 - Heath Bell is Back in Studio 02:15 - Luis Campusano: MLB's Best Catcher? 03:16 - How Campy Got Here 05:31 - Comparing Campusano to the League's Best 06:52 - Ethan Salas Experiencing a Similar Adjustment 08:15 - What Do the Padres Do With Campusano, Salas, and Fermin? 09:56 - An MLB Umpire Did What?? 11:51 - Is the Way You Wear Your Cap a Distraction? 13:13 - The Umpire-Player Relationship 14:37 - These Umpires are the Best of the Best 15:55 - Heath's Perfect Umpire 17:41 - Fan Friday Preview 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.

  4. Sep 2

    Padres’ Little Trop of Horrors / Maddux’s Wild First Pitch

    Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down the San Diego Padres’ frustrating sweep in Tampa Bay, including costly mistakes, bullpen trouble, Luis Rengifo’s season-ending injury, and Samad Taylor’s heartbreaking late-game misplay. Heath shares a former player’s perspective on accountability, bouncing back, and why the Padres can still find their stride heading into the final stretch. The conversation also turns to Greg Maddux’s viral first pitch at Wrigley Field. Alex and Heath debate whether the Hall of Famer’s wild throw was a genuine mistake or another classic Maddux prank, with Heath offering personal insight from his time alongside the legendary pitcher. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:22 - How Was Heath's Weekend? 02:25 - Padres Visit the "Little Trop of Horrors" 02:57 - Friday: Mize's Miscues 04:45 - Saturday: Rengifo's Throw 06:36 - Sunday: Taylor's Trouble 09:18 - Looking at the Bigger Padre Picture... 12:04 - Greg Maddux's First Pitch 14:09 - Is Maddux Really Losing it? Or Was it a Joke? 16:53 - Heath Bell: Throw a First Pitch or Face Shohei Ohtani? 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.

  5. Aug 28

    Fan Friday: The Coolest Gear from MLB Players' Weekend

    Players' Weekend brought out the personality and creativity of MLB players, and on this Fan Friday, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down the coolest Padres gear, best bats, wildest cleats, pop-culture tributes and most creative Players' Weekend designs. Plus, they imagine what Heath would have worn during his playing days and share their own dream baseball gear. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday 01:01 - What is MLB Players' Weekend? 02:15 - WWHD: What Would Heath Do 03:02 - Starting with Padres Gear - Ty France & Jackson Merrill 04:42 - And in the Visiting Twins Dugout... Byron Buxton 05:59 - Best Overall Gear: Bobby Witt Jr., James Wood, Bryson Stott 07:19 - Most Creative: Seattle's Cal Raleigh 08:06 - Best Nickname: Houston's Yordan Alvarez 08:56 - The Fantasy Football Draft Bat? 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.

  6. Aug 26

    Tatis Jr. Flips the Power Switch / Saluting the Seidler Legacy

    Fernando Tatis Jr. has officially gone from power outage to power surge, earning NL Player of the Week honors after a massive stretch at the plate. Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down what changed for Tatis, his renewed power, five-tool impact, and what his resurgence could mean for the Padres' postseason hopes. Then, as new ownership takes the reins, Alex and Heath pay tribute to the Seidler family and their impact on the Padres and San Diego. From Peter Seidler's commitment to building a championship team to changing the culture and identity around Padres baseball, they reflect on what the Seidler era meant to the franchise, Petco Park, and the San Diego community. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:13 - Fernando Tatis Jr.: NL Player of the Week 02:07 - From Power Outage... to Power Surge! 04:29 - 105 MPH Off the Bat vs. Minnesota 06:37 - The Next Tatis Bobblehead is...? 07:12 - Fueling Up for an October Run 08:16 - Filling Our October Calendars 09:41 - A Tribute to the Seidler Family 10:29 - What Did the Seidlers Mean to Heath? 10:44 - Heath Bell Shares His Thanks 12:00 - Peter Seidler's Contributions to San Diego 14:10 - Alex's First Meeting With Padres Ownership 15:47 - Win Now for Peter! 16:30 - From Padres Moments to Padres History 18:21 - Still to Come 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.

  7. Aug 21

    Fan Friday: "The Peanut Guy" and Vendors of our Youth

    This Fan Friday episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball is inspired by Erik Mertens, “The Peanut Guy” of the Tri-City Dust Devils, who recently finished his quest to visit all 237 active Minor League ballparks. Alex Miniak and Heath Bell use his incredible baseball journey as a springboard to reminisce about the classic ballpark vendors, voices, characters, and traditions that make baseball games memorable. Churrrrrrrrrooo! Chapters: 00:00 - Fan Friday Vibes! 01:13 - The Journey of Eric Martens: A Peanut Vendor's Tale 02:26 - Our Nostalgia for Ballpark Hawkers and Vendors 03:21 - Churrrrrrrrrooo! 04:33 - Heath Bell's Early Ballpark Memories 05:07 - Hey, Beer Man! 06:05 - Remembering Tommy Walton of Al Lang Stadium (St. Petersburg, FL) 07:47 - Alex's Retirement Plan 09:14 - Baseball is Family 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.

  8. Aug 19

    Is Padres Prospect Ethan Salas Ready? / Remembering Tommy John

    The Padres may have a decision to make with top prospect Ethan Salas. Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell discuss Salas’ rapid rise to Triple-A El Paso, whether the 20-year-old catcher is ready for the major leagues, and how the Padres could use him in a postseason push. Plus, Alex and Heath remember Tommy John, the four-time All-Star whose name became synonymous with the elbow surgery that saved his career. They look back at his remarkable MLB career, the evolution of Tommy John surgery, and Heath shares his perspective on what it takes to trust your arm again after an injury. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:16 - Ethan Salas: The Padres' Rising Prospect 02:36 - Is Ethan Salas Ready? 04:14 - What About Carrying Three Catchers? 05:47 - What Fundamentals Do You Need for the Majors? 07:13 - Salas is the Padres' Future 08:48 - That Postseason Door Rarely Cracks Open... 10:01 - Remembering Tommy John: More Than a Surgery 11:26 - Does John's Career Need More Recognition? 12:41 - Tommy John Surgery is Commonplace Today 13:59 - Heath Bell's Unique Pitching Regimen 14:55 - How Scary is the Rehab Process? 17:42 - Fan Friday Preview 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.

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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
    137
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bleav Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    Bleav in San Diego Baseball

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