Bleav in San Diego Baseball

Fresh off Thanksgiving, Alex Miniak and Heath “The Wreath” Bell kick off a post-turkey edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball. The guys share their family weekend highlights — from Alex’s annual hosting gig at the Christmas Brass & Organ Concert to Heath’s holiday adventure with Hulu tech support.

They’re joined by a special guest: Andy Geib, longtime trombonist for San Diego’s own reggae stars Slightly Stoopid and a die-hard Padre...

In this holiday edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Heath Bell reunite after their Florida trips, with Heath recapping his Mets Fantasy Camp experience and a near-miss championship run ultimately undone by “father time.” The mood then shifts as they pay tribute to Padres legend Randy Jones, honoring not only his Cy Young career and status as the franchise’s first true homegrown star, but his lasting impact as a ...

This episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball brings Alex Miniak and Heath Bell to Mets Fantasy Camp for a special conversation with Mets legend Howard Johnson — two-time World Series champion, Mets Hall of Famer, and one of the most dynamic third basemen of the 1980s. HoJo reflects on his unlikely journey from facing the Padres in the 1984 World Series to becoming a cornerstone of the swagger-soaked Mets teams that defined an era in...

On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak checks in with Heath Bell as he reports from Mets (...really?) Fantasy Camp in Florida. The hosts break down the Padres’ unexpected decision to hire former reliever Craig Stammen as their next manager and explore how his long-standing organizational ties and respected clubhouse presence could shape the team heading into 2026.

Alex and Heath also dive into key roster develo...

Today on Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell open up a pack of nostalgia and free agency insight. Heath takes listeners behind the curtain of his own 2011 offseason — when he left San Diego for Miami — revealing what it’s really like to weigh offers, choose between fit and money, and navigate the stress of the open market.

From there, the guys turn their focus to Cooperstown and the Contempor...

The World Series may be over, but the drama hasn’t cooled off. On this Hot Stove edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Heath Bell relive Toronto’s heartbreak in Games 6 and 7, from the bizarre ground-rule double to Miguel Rojas’ shocking homer that flipped Game 7 on its head. Heath explains how even the smallest baserunning hesitation might have cost the Blue Jays the title, while Alex points out how the series so...

The World Series is living up to the hype — and then some. Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell are back to break down the Dodgers–Blue Jays showdown — including an 18-inning marathon that tied a World Series record — all by the numbers.

The conversation shifts to San Diego, where the Padres’ managerial search is heating up. Albert Pujols, Nick Hundley, and Ruben Niebla headline a final round of candidates, and Alex and H...

Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell dive into the World Series matchup between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, breaking down Games 1 and 2 of what’s shaping up to be the seven-game battle they predicted. From Addison Barger’s pinch-hit grand slam — the first in World Series history — to Yamamoto’s complete game gem, the guys celebrate great baseball on both sides and share a few laughs about the “Curse of the Colonel” after s...

The World Series is set — Dodgers vs. Blue Jays — and Alex and Heath break it all down. Thanks to George Springer’s clutch gene, they revisit a wild ALCS Game 7 that sent Toronto back to the Fall Classic for the first time since 1993.

Then, the guys dive into the Giants’ surprise managerial hire: Tennessee’s Tony Vitello. Can a college coach make the jump straight to the big leagues? Heath explains why the move could reset the way ...

Shohei Ohtani just authored one of the greatest games in baseball history — three home runs, ten strikeouts, and a stat line that defied logic — and Alex Miniak and Heath Bell break down every jaw-dropping detail. Comparing him to Babe Ruth, Bob Gibson, and Bo Jackson, the guys explore how Ohtani is redefining what’s possible on a baseball field.

Back in San Diego, the conversation shifts to the Padres’ managerial search, with surp...

In today's Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down all the drama from both League Championship Series — from bizarre double plays to dominant pitching performances.

In the NLCS, the Dodgers and Brewers delivered one of the wildest postseason plays in recent memory — an 8-6-2 double play that had everyone, including the broadcast booth, scratching their heads. Heath explains the rarely ...

Yesterday, breaking news hit the Friar Faithful: Mike Shildt retired as Padres manager, citing the toll the game has taken on his mental and physical health. Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell react in real time — unpacking the surprise announcement, the human side of stepping away from the grind, and what it means for San Diego’s future.

While some may clamor for a return of Bruce Bochy, outside candidates could also i...

Today on Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell dive headfirst into the chaos of October. From the Cubs’ Michael Busch and his hot streak to Philly’s Orion Kirkering and his heartbreaking miscue, the guys break down every twist of the NLDS and ALDS.

They also react to Nike and Fanatics’ list of the top 20 MLB jerseys sold this year — and yes, both Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado made the cu...

On today’s episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak — the Voice of Petco Park — and three-time All-Star Heath Bell return to the mic to process the Padres’ early postseason exit and dive headfirst into October baseball.

The show opens with some humor and honesty as Alex and Heath compare their “stages of grief” following San Diego’s playoff elimination, before shifting gears to break down the Division Series matchups acr...

On this week’s Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell react to the Padres’ early playoff exit at Wrigley Field. With raw emotion and candid reflection, they break down what went wrong against the Cubs, from the struggles of the team’s biggest bats to the impact of losing Laureano’s hot bat at the worst possible time.

The duo give credit to the pitching staff and defense for keeping the series cl...

Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star (and birthday boy) Heath Bell kick off the postseason with plenty of energy — and a few laughs about Heath’s family’s famous birthday hat. The guys celebrate a record-setting year at Petco Park, spotlight standout performances from Tatis, Bogaerts, Machado, Sheets, Pivetta, and more, and reflect on what makes this era of Padres baseball so special.

They dive into the Wild Card showdown at Wrigley...

In this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, the Voice of Petco Park Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell relive a thrilling night as the Padres officially clinch their spot in the 2025 Postseason. From Nick Pivetta’s gutsy outing to clutch moments by José Iglesias and Luis Arraez on his bobblehead night, Alex takes listeners inside the atmosphere of a sold-out, playoff-clinching celebration.

The guys also reveal the w...

Alex Miniak and Heath Bell are back at Petco Park after a fun stretch that saw the Padres take three of four from the Rockies. They break down Dylan Cease’s 200th strikeout, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s 30th stolen base, and a seven-homer surge led by Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado.

Padres Radio Network host Sam Levitt (@sammylevitt on TikTok) joins the show to share his journey from the minors to the big leagues, how he built a massive...

On today's show, the Voice of Petco Park Alex Miniak and 3x MLB All-Star Heath Bell cover it all: milestones, memories, and matchups. They celebrate Luis Arraez’s 1,000th career hit and break down why his “old school” contact-hitting style is still elite in today’s game. They also spotlight Mason Miller’s immaculate inning — just the second in Padres history — and trade stories of pitching feats they’ve witnessed (or been part of).