Bleav in San Diego Baseball

The Voice of Petco Park, Alex Miniak, and three-time All-Star Heath Bell dive into a jam-packed episode. Fresh off a rough road trip, the guys dig into why the Padres shine at home but stumble away from Petco Park. Heath explains the grind of road routines, short rest, and bullpen-heavy games that wear down a staff. The conversation shifts to the newly released 2026 Padres schedule — the earliest...

On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball , Alex Miniak and 3-time All-Star Heath Bell go big-picture with a conversation on MLB expansion and realignment. With Commissioner Rob Manfred hinting at the league’s future, the guys debate which cities deserve a franchise and sketch out how new divisions could look if baseball expands to 32 teams. It’s also Labor Day weekend — AKA tailgate season....

Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down a wild weekend at Petco Park, where the Padres took two of three from the Dodgers in front of packed houses. From Yu Darvish’s vintage performance to Nestor Cortes carving up the lineup, and Ramón Laureano’s grand slam-saver on Sunday, the guys go game-by-game on what it all means for the NL West race. Paws up — it’s National Dog Day! Alex...

The Padres are right in the thick of the NL West race, and Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break it all down on this week’s Bleav in San Diego Baseball . After dropping the opener to the Giants, San Diego bounced back with three straight wins at Petco Park, fueled by big bats from Ryan O’Hearn and Gavin Sheets, plus a highlight-reel robbery from Fernando Tatis Jr. They’re now just o...

On this episode, host Alex Miniak and the three-time All-Star Heath Bell trade stories from the mound at Dodger Stadium and Oracle Park — from regrettable Dodger Dogs to ice-cold nights in San Francisco. Heath also reveals the best (and worst) clubhouse amenities in the West. Heath breaks down what makes the Dodgers beatable, why the Padres-Dodgers rivalry has overtaken the old Giants feud, and ho...

The Voice of Petco Park, Alex Miniak, and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down a jam-packed weekend where the Padres took two of three from the red-hot Red Sox in an August series that felt more like October. They dig into Saturday night’s hidden ball trick drama, Dylan Cease’s dominant Sunday, and why Red Sox manager Alex Cora calls the Padres bullpen “the best in the big leagues.” Alex also...

In this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball , hosts Alex Miniak and Heath Bell preview the Padres’ pivotal home series against the Boston Red Sox, two teams locked in similar playoff races, before diving into Fenway Park nostalgia. Heath recalls the surreal experience of watching a game at Fenway one day and pitching on its mound the next—striking out legends like Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz....

Alex Miniak and Heath Bell break down a big week for the Padres, who went 5-1 at home and added six new big-league roster players at the trade deadline. Special guest Annie Heilbrunn from the San Diego Union-Tribune joins to share insight on the new guys — including Mason Miller and Ramón Laureano — and how they’re fitting in on and off the field. Alex and Heath talk about the impact these moves c...

The second half of the MLB season is underway, and the San Diego Padres are making waves! Hosts Alex Miniak and Heath Bell break down key performances from players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and a surging bottom-of-the-order. They preview the upcoming home series against the Cardinals, and reflect on Hall of Fame weekend — complete with a few laughs from Ichiro’s legendary speech. Plu...

In this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball , hosts Alex Miniak and Heath Bell discuss Heath's recent concert experience (shhh!), the buzz around town surrounding Comic-Con, Alex's experience dressing up at Comic-Con (and getting paid for it!), and the culture of collectibles like bats, bucket hats, bobbleheads and more. They also preview the upcoming Padres-Cardinals series and the challenges...

In this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball , hosts Alex Miniak and 3x All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres' explosive weekend in Washington and dive into Manny Machado’s historic milestones — including his 2,000th hit and 350th home run. Does he have a strong enough case for the Baseball Hall of Fame if the vote happened today? Plus, it’s San Diego Comic-Con week! Heath, a die-hard Star W...

In the inaugural episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball , new host Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell discuss the excitement of baseball culture in San Diego, reflect on the recent MLB All-Star Game, and share personal experiences from Heath's All-Star appearances on the field, and Alex's in the booth. They also touch on the new direction of the podcast, which aims to explore various a...

Welp... the 2024 San Diego Padres are done playing baseball. We all though they had what it took to win a World Series title, but as it turns out, they didn't. We really let loose here, and made sure to leave no stone unturned when it comes to where this Padres team fell short. How did this happen? We discussed...and then some. Go Padres, we guess. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt...

We knew at some point, the San Diego Padres would have to go through Los Angeles and take on the Dodgers to achieve what they want to achieve. Now, without Joe Musgrove, how will that affect morale? And who will step up this series to help the cause? How will the pressure affect them this time around? We will find out! Go Padres... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

The 2024 regular season is over for the San Diego Padres, and the playoffs are set to begin. The Wild Card Series is fast approaching against the Atlanta Braves, so what does that matchup look like? Overall outlook, expectations and main points to focus on for the Padres, with October starting! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

The Padres are in prime position to make the postseason, with their magic number sitting at 1 with 6 games left...How the Padres finish out the season, and does it matter in terms of how they will perform in a potential playoff series? Let's see how this plays out, but one week left of regular season baseball! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

The Padres are coming off of a big boy sweep in San Francisco, but had to do it with extra innings on Sunday after Robert Suarez recorded another blown save...is it time to panic about Suarez? Or is it fixable? And the Padres lineup has slid into the perfect rhythm. Here's to hoping nothing changes....How will they handle the test of 3 vs. Houston? We'll find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

The Padres have three weeks to finish out the season, but the next week (5 games) will basically determine the outcome of their season. They're trending in the wrong direction heading into the most important two games of 2024. How will they handle the pressure? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Jackson Merrill and Jurickson Profar come through yet again for the Padres after a solid week for the Padres. Will the other guys in the order start to step up in big spots? And With Yu Darvish on his was back, how does the rotation unfold down the home stretch? Go Padres! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

We have six weeks left in the season for the Padres. No off day for two weeks, and good teams coming to town. Will the Padres rise to the occasion? Which direction will the season go? What are answers at Shortstop without Ha-Seong Kim? Tune in to find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

The San Diego Padres are playing their best baseball all season. But the question is: HOW are they doing it...and is it sustainable the rest of the way? Can they keep the momentum into the dog days of summer and into the heat of the fall? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres win 4 out of 5 since our last episode and add Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New host Ryan Arnold and Heath Bell + his son dive into what the San Diego Padres should or could do as the 2024 Trade Deadline looms. Buyers, sellers, or both? What is the best path to the postseason for this team? Either way, go Padres. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick is ripping a solo show after Heath was too distraught from the loss to the Rockies on Thursday at Coors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heath, Reece, and Nick are back to break down this week of Padres baseball. 8-0 comeback?!? How about that? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.