Curves, Cannons and Bells - The Official Podcast of the San Antonio Missions

Join for a special Banana Ball episode featuring the head coaches of the Loco Beach Coconuts and Texas Tailgaters as well as former American Idol contestant, Jayson Arendt.

Minor league umpire Brandon Tipton joins the podcast to discuss how he became an umpire and what some of the ups and downs of the tough job are. Plus, get ready for the 4th of July!

Missions shortstop Francisco Acuña, a native of Colombia, joins to discuss his journey, which included a career year for the Missions in 2025. This conversation is in Spanish. For English subtitles, please visit https://www.milb.com/san-antonio/team/curves-cannons-bells

Missions Performance Analyst Brendan Amend joins the podcast to dive into the side of baseball fans may never see, including all the research, preparation, data and science that is involved in the sport.

Missions Bench Coach Brian Burress joins the podcast to talk about his long career as both an MLB pitcher and now a professional baseball coach. Plus, see what June has in store at The Wolff!

Missions outfielder Braedon Karpathios has gone from undrafted free agent to top 10 Padres prospect. Hear his story and relive some of 2026's best moments with the author of two walk-off wins.

Presley Greier, the Missions' clubhouse manager, gives us a look into the world of one of baseball's most important and underappreciated jobs.

Missions first baseman Leandro Cedeño reached in his first 23 games as a San Antonio Mission, and he has experienced the global nature of baseball, which he discusses in this episode. The interview is in spanish, so should you need subtitles, visit https://www.milb.com/san-antonio/team/curves-cannons-bells to watch with subtitles.

Missions catcher and No. 2 Padres prospect Ethan Salas joins the podcast to discuss his terrific start to the 2026 season and what it's taken to become a 19-year-old in Double-A.

Missions infielder Carson Tucker was a first round pick by the Cleveland Guardians, and now he's received an opportunity with the San Diego Padres, where he's shining as a Mission. Learn more about his journey, plus get ready for a big two-week homestand!