Bleav in San Diego Baseball

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Bleav in San Diego Baseball episodes

November 06 Fan Friday: Building San Diego's $600 Million Baseball Man
What if you could build the ultimate San Diego baseball player? On this Fan Friday edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell take the best tools from San Diego's homegrown big-league talent to create the ultimate $600 Million Man! From Ty France and Mickey Moniak to Joe Musgrove and Nick Allen, Heath picks the bat, power, glove, arms, and nerves of steel. But what's this baseball superhero's personality, walk-up song, and jersey number? Let's just say he's got San Diego written all over him!
Credit: The full list of all 44 players can be found in John Maffei's article in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday!
00:51 - Building San Diego's $600M Man
01:41 - The Hit Tool: Ty France (SD), Chase Meidroth (CWS), or Casey Schmitt (SF)?
03:10 - Power Stroke: Mickey Moniak (COL) or Cole Carrigg (COL)?
04:38 - The Leather: Nick Allen (HOU) or Tommy Edman (LAD)?
05:41 - The Arm(s): Joe Musgrove (SD), Troy Melton (DET), Alex Vesia (LAD)?
07:29 - Utility Guy: What About Daniel Schneeman (CLE)?
08:57 - Nerves of Steel: Cole Sulser (TB)
09:36 - Giving Our $600M Player a Personality, Walk-Up, and a Number
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14 min
November 04 Padres Pitching Reset / Long Live the Baseball Organ!
The San Diego Padres are facing a major pitching reset. Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the latest offseason moves, including Michael King and Nick Pivetta hitting free agency, Adrian Morejón's qualifying offer, and key bullpen decisions. Who's staying, who's leaving, and could Heath be the Padres' next bullpen coach? Hey, stranger things have happened!
Plus, should baseball still sound like baseball? With only 10 MLB teams featuring a full-time organist, Alex and Heath debate the future of ballpark traditions, from live organ music to walk-up songs and the sounds that make baseball special. Heath even puts his baseball knowledge to the test by trying to name all 10 teams. Play along! And hit the keys!
Chapters:
00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball...
01:17 - The Padres Pitching Reset
03:34 - Heath's Thoughts on King and Pivetta
04:45 - A Peek Inside the Bullpen
05:38 - Wandy Peralta as a Starter?!
07:13 - The Wild Card: Adrian Morejón
08:24 - Bullpen Coach Ben Fritz Departs
11:22 - The Organ: Should Baseball Still Sound Like Baseball?
12:45 - Preserve, Evolve, or Retire?
14:24 - What Do You Hear on the Field?
14:53 - The 10 Teams Who Have a Full-Time Organist Are...
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18 min
October 30 Fan Friday: The Halloween Candy Clubhouse Draft
Who’s the ace of your Halloween candy stash? On this Fan Friday of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Padres three-time All-Star Heath Bell build their Candy Clubhouse Draft, assigning baseball roles to Reese’s, Snickers, and more. From controversial candy corn picks to the great Red Vines–Twizzlers debate, roster spots are earned—and Heath doesn’t hand out fun-size contracts.
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday: Halloween Edition
01:54 - It's the Candy Clubhouse Draft!
02:56 - The Aces: Reese's Cups and a Snickers
04:19 - The Power Hitters: Baby Ruth and a... Pay Day?
05:36 - The Utility Players: Kit Kat and Twix
06:19 - The Closers: Skittles and M&Ms
07:30 - The Clubhouse Glue: A Hershey Bar and Haribo Bears
08:19 - The Optional Sixth Man Selections...
10:00 - Bonus Round: Red Vines or Twizzlers?
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12 min
October 28 Padres Free Agency Preview / Haunted World Series Hotels
MLB free agency is almost here, and the San Diego Padres have some big decisions ahead! Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the futures of Michael King, Adrian Morejon, and Ty France, plus the Padres' biggest offseason needs. Heath also shares his personal experience with free agency and reveals which players he'd keep, replace, or wait out.
Then, things get spooky for Halloween! With the World Series underway, Alex and Heath explore the ghost stories surrounding Milwaukee's infamous Pfister Hotel and St. Petersburg's historic Vinoy Resort. From haunted hotel rooms and clubhouse pranks to Ghostbusters and Bigfoot, it's a frighteningly fun trip into baseball's supernatural side!
Chapters:
00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball...
01:18 - The Padres Free Agent Frenzy Starts Soon...
02:25 - Heath Bell's Free Agency Experience
04:14 - Padres Priorities: Michael King, Ty France, Adrian Morejon
07:27 - Others: Walker Buehler, Jason Adam, Yuki Matsui
09:01 - Keep, Replace, or Wait?
10:39 - The World Series Ghost Problem
11:27 - The Frightful Pfister Hotel of Milwaukee
15:00 - St. Petersburg's Vexing Vinoy Hotel
16:39 - Fan Friday Preview
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18 min
October 23 Fan Friday: The World Series Food Fight!!
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?
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12 min
October 21 Machado's Gold Glove Snub / Matt Holliday's "Home" for Sale
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
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18 min
October 16 Fan Friday: Tony Gwynn's World Series Homer in the Bronx
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
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11 min
October 14 MLB's Final Four / Baseball's Velocity Arms Race
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
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19 min
October 09 Fan Friday: Padres-Brew Crew Trivia and Heath Bell's Wild Slide
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?!
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14 min
October 07 NLDS Drama in Milwaukee / Kirby Yates Calls It a Career
Does baseball really change in October, or does every little thing just matter more? Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres’ first two NLDS games in Milwaukee, from Mason Miller’s six-out save attempt and Manny Machado’s aggressive baserunning to the decisions and strange bounces off roof cables that can swing a postseason game.
Plus, Alex and Heath salute former Padres All-Star closer Kirby Yates following his retirement after 12 MLB seasons, reflect on his unlikely journey from junior college to debuting at age 27 to becoming an MLB saves leader, and explore San Diego’s long-running love affair with closers.
Chapters:
00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball...
01:19 - The Thrill and Agony of the Postseason
02:30 - Do We Just Notice Little Things More in October?
03:40 - It's Easy to Second Guess...
04:27 - Was Milwaukee Lucky? Or Are They That Good?
06:29 - Mason Miller: How Long do Feelings Linger?
07:25 - What to Watch For in the Postseason
10:39 - Former Padres All-Star Kirby Yates Retires
12:59 - From Un-drafted JUCO Player to MLB All-Star
14:15 - San Diego and the Love of Closers
16:59 - Fan Friday Preview
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18 min

About 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.