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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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Who wins the World Series of ballpark food: the Milwaukee Brewers or Tampa Bay Rays? On Fan Friday, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell stage a food fight between Tampa Bay’s Clubhouse Tomahawk steak and Milwaukee’s deep lineup of brat rangoons, prime rib grilled cheese, and more. From “meat candy” to in-game dining decisions, it’s Bleav in San Diego Baseball’s tastiest championship debate—bibs highly encouraged! Chapters: 00:00 - Fan Friday's World Series Food Fight! 02:15 - Tampa Bay's Clubhouse Tomahawk Steak... 03:33 - Vs. Milwaukee's Deep Appetizer Lineup 05:54 - What to Eat When? Pregame, In-game, and Postgame 07:50 - Food Fight Winner: Rays or Brewers? 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.
Was Manny Machado snubbed for a 2026 Gold Glove? Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down why the San Diego Padres third baseman was left off the finalist list despite impressive defensive numbers. Plus, they celebrate Gold Glove finalists Ty France and Freddy Fermin and debate whether hitting influences an award that's supposed to be all about defense. Then, it's Bleav in San Diego Baseball: Cribs Edition! Colorado's Matt Holliday never touched home against the Padres in 2007, but now he's selling his! Alex and Heath explore the former MLB star's $8.95 million Oklahoma estate, complete with a private baseball field, pickleball barn, and $2 million swimming pool. Plus, they reveal what they'd put in their own dream homes. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:22 - Heath Back on the Road... 02:32 - Gold Glove Finalists Announced: Ty France and Freddy Fermin 03:42 - Why No Manny Machado?? 05:49 - The Importance of Offense in Defensive Awards 06:43 - But Fermin Had His Worst Offensive Season...? 08:16 - The Catcher's Unique Role on a Team 09:34 - BISDB Cribs Edition: Matt Holliday's, Well... "Home" 11:46 - Where is Holliday's New "Home?" 12:45 - What Would Heath's Dream House Have? 14:59 - Heath Bell, CPA 15:45 - The Infamous Game 163 of 2007 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.
Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell revisit Tony Gwynn’s iconic upper-deck home run at Yankee Stadium in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series (10/17/1998). On this Fan Friday episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, they share memories of the legendary swing, discuss Gwynn’s remarkable hitting, and explore why his legacy endures despite the Padres’ World Series loss to the Yankees. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday! 01:08 - This Week in Padres History: Tony Gwynn Homers in the Bronx 02:53 - Off the Upper Deck at Old Yankee Stadium! 05:13 - Does Losing the Series Diminish the Moment? 06:14 - Does David Wells Talk About that Home Run? 07:15 - One of 3,141 Hits in Tony Gwynn's Career 08:42 - The Memory Makes Tony a Legend 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.
The Padres may be out, but October baseball rolls on! Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell make the case for adopting one of the four remaining playoff teams: the Brewers, Rays, Guardians, or… dare we say it… Dodgers? From lovable underdogs to bitter rivals, they explore who deserves Padres fans’ support and pick their ideal World Series matchup. Plus, baseball’s velocity arms race is heating up. With MLB fastballs averaging nearly 95 mph and pitchers routinely topping 100, how much faster can they go? Heath explains why throwing harder doesn't always mean pitching better, how hitters are adapting, and what today's flamethrowers could learn from guys like Jamie Moyer. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:20 - The End of the 2026 Padres Season 02:22 - Are We Allowed to Root for Another Team? 02:53 - The Brewers: Heart and Determination 04:44 - The Rays: Brains and Strategy 06:35 - The Guardians: Underdog Mentality 08:28 - The Dodgers: Stars, Legacy, Rivalry... Coaches? 09:30 - The World Series (and Champ!) Alex and Heath Want 12:02 - The Evolution of Pitching Velocity 13:48 - A Full 3 MPH Faster in 20 Years 14:46 - When Does 100 MPH Become Normal? 17:11 - 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.
The Padres may be out of the postseason, but we're keeping the fun alive on Fan Friday! Alex Miniak puts three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell to the test with Padres-Brewers player trivia, featuring familiar names like Trevor Hoffman, Rollie Fingers, Gary Sheffield and Greg Vaughn. Plus, Heath also shares a hilarious behind-the-scenes story about sneaking onto Bernie Brewer's famous slide at American Family Field—and nearly getting fined for it! Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday (albeit sad...) 00:50 - Padres-Brewers Crossover Trivia 02:01 - Hall of Famers and Handlebar Mustaches 03:46 - Batting Titles and Bombs 06:19 - Fast Forward to the Modern Era... 08:40 - And the Heartbreak. 10:40 - The Padres-Brewers Fantasy Draft 11:27 - Heath Did What to Bernie the Brewer's Slide?! 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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