1888 - The Official Podcast of the San Antonio Missions

Missions infielder Ryan Jackson joins the podcast to talk being an all-around infielder, growing up in the Bay Area and more!

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!

From winning the College World Series to playing in the World Baseball Classic, Missions reliever Josh Mallitz has already had a fun career. Hear more about his experiences on the latest episode of the podcast with Brian!

Missions Catcher Chris Sargent Jr. left the game at one point, joined the Pioneer League and suddenly found himself in Double-A with the Missions. Learn about his journey as he sits with Brian on this episode.

Missions reliever Andrew Thurman is back in affiliated baseball for the first time since 2017. He shares his inspiring journey back to Double-A after overcoming many of life's obstacles.

Missions starter Jagger Haynes joins the podcast in Tulsa looking ahead to the first homestand of the 2026 season. He discusses his path to becoming one of the Padres' top pitching prospects.

Padres reliever and former Missions Bradgley Rodriguez remembers the crazy week when he got called up straight from San Antonio to San Diego. We also wrap up our coverage from spring training and look ahead to Opening Day!

Padres reliever David Morgan discusses getting the call up to the big leagues directly from Double-A San Antonio in this special spring training edition of the podcast.

With the 2026 season around the corner, and spring training entering the homestretch Brian takes time to highlight a few players he thinks Missions fans should keep their eye on.

Missions Assistant Groundskeeper Nash Opperman joins to give fans an inside view at what it means to keep a baseball field in top condition. Plus, as the season approaches, David's Promo Corner and the bullpen heat up.

Missions Assistant General Manager Mickey Holt discusses the many, many things he does for the club. David Baez also reveals some of the promotions for the 2026 season, and Daniel Oliva shows how you can live the suite life.

Hear from J.J. Jimenez, Director of Ticket Sales for the Missions, about what her crucial job looks like. We also return to David's Promo Corner and the Bullpen to get ready to fiesta!

New Missions manager Chris Tremie chats with Brian in his welcome to San Antonio. Fun segments are also debuted on the podcast ahead of the 2026 season.

Missions manager Luke Montz joins to look back at the best moments of 2025. He also discusses his future after three years with the San Antonio Missions.

Missions pitching coach Jeff Andrews joins Brian to look back on 40 years as a professional pitching coach. From how pitching has evolved, to who he has helped, Andrews and Brian cover a lot of ground.

Missions reliever Ryan Och gets a big surprise while chatting with Brian at San Antonio Pets Alive, where he volunteers before every Missions home game. Hear about both his career and his community service, which to him go hand in hand.