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Manfred’s Next Move?: MLB Tournament Talk and Padres Rotation
On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell kick things off with a celebration as Heath reflects on being inducted into the Tustin High School Hall of Fame alongside former big leaguers Mark Grace and Shawn Green. Heath shares stories of returning to the field where it all began — from memories on the mound to the teammates and mentors who shaped his journey.
From there, the guys dive into Commissioner Rob Manfred floating the idea of an in-season tournament or split-season format in Major League Baseball. Alex and Heath break down the pros and cons, debate whether MLB should mirror the NBA’s model, and explore how changes could impact the integrity of the 162-game grind. They even brainstorm their own creative twist on revamping the Home Run Derby and All-Star festivities.
Finally, with pitchers and catchers reporting to Peoria, the focus shifts squarely to Padres baseball. The duo previews the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation, weighing options like Matt Waldron’s knuckleball, JP Sears’ versatility, and the upside of Triston McKenzie. As spring training begins, optimism builds — baseball is back, roster battles are heating up, and another season in San Diego is just around the corner.
Chapters:
00:00 - Heath Bell: Hall of Famer... again!;
03:25 - The High School Baseball Memories Come Back Hard;
06:03 - Alex's First Visit to His High School in Over 30 Years...;
10:14 - Rob Manfred's In-Season Tournament Proposal;
14:57 - What About Split Seasons in the Majors?;
15:52 - Are We Now Over-Correcting the Game?;
16:54 - What If We Just Did a Mini-World Baseball Classic?;
18:02 - What About a March Madness-Style Home Run Derby?;
20:31 - Pitchers and Catchers Report: Rotation Candidates
Stay in the lineup — follow Bleav in San Diego Baseball on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our Substack for bonus content and follow us on Instagram, X, and TikTok for more Friar Faithful fun!
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On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell kick things off with a celebration as Heath reflects on being inducted into the Tustin High School Hall of Fame alongside former big leaguers Mark Grace and Shawn Green. Heath shares stories of returning to the field where it all began — from memories on the mound to the teammates and mentors who shaped his journey.
From there, the guys dive into Commissioner Rob Manfred floating the idea of an in-season tournament or split-season format in Major League Baseball. Alex and Heath break down the pros and cons, debate whether MLB should mirror the NBA’s model, and explore how changes could impact the integrity of the 162-game grind. They even brainstorm their own creative twist on revamping the Home Run Derby and All-Star festivities.
Finally, with pitchers and catchers reporting to Peoria, the focus shifts squarely to Padres baseball. The duo previews the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation, weighing options like Matt Waldron’s knuckleball, JP Sears’ versatility, and the upside of Triston McKenzie. As spring training begins, optimism builds — baseball is back, roster battles are heating up, and another season in San Diego is just around the corner.
Chapters:
00:00 - Heath Bell: Hall of Famer... again!;
03:25 - The High School Baseball Memories Come Back Hard;
06:03 - Alex's First Visit to His High School in Over 30 Years...;
10:14 - Rob Manfred's In-Season Tournament Proposal;
14:57 - What About Split Seasons in the Majors?;
15:52 - Are We Now Over-Correcting the Game?;
16:54 - What If We Just Did a Mini-World Baseball Classic?;
18:02 - What About a March Madness-Style Home Run Derby?;
20:31 - Pitchers and Catchers Report: Rotation Candidates
Stay in the lineup — follow Bleav in San Diego Baseball on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our Substack for bonus content and follow us on Instagram, X, and TikTok for more Friar Faithful fun!
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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