Bleav in San Diego Baseball

This episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball features Alex Miniak holding down the mic while Heath Bell checks in from Padres Fantasy Camp in Peoria, Arizona. Alex opens with a quick breakdown of the Padres’ newly finalized arbitration deals and what they reveal about payroll flexibility and remaining roster needs. From there, the show shifts to the lighter, family-driven side of the game, spotlighting the generational magic of Fant...

The bags are packed for Arizona! Alex Miniak catches up with co-host Heath Bell as the 3x MLB All-Star heads off to Padres Fantasy Camp, breaking down what makes the annual trek so special. Beyond the love of baseball, it’s about reconnecting with familiar faces, welcoming new campers, and building genuine friendships that last long after the week in Peoria wraps up.

Alex then shifts gears to life on the road behind the mic with Mo...

In this New Year’s edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell ease in between the holidays with plenty of humor and perspective. Alex recaps his recent work at the NBA G League Winter Showcase in Orlando, drawing parallels between basketball lifers grinding for opportunity and baseball players who persevere through long minor-league journeys in hopes of sticking at the highest level.

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The Voice of Petco Park, Alex Miniak, and three-time All-Star Heath Bell kick off the episode with holiday chaos, spotlighting Heath’s impressive gingerbread houses before shifting to baseball and unpacking fallout from the Winter Meetings.

Padres trade rumors are in full swing, with names like Ramón Laureano and Mason Miller circulating as San Diego looks to balance starting pitching needs, rebuild the farm system, and stay firmly...

It’s off to Orlando as Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell welcome Padres Radio Network pre- and postgame host Sam Levitt from Baseball’s Winter Meetings. Sam breaks down the early free-agent action — including big deals for Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Díaz — and explains what Díaz’s move means in the ever-escalating Dodgers arms race. He dives into what’s realistic for the Padres this offseason, what “blockbu...

In today's episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak checks in on preparations at the “Heath Bell Gingerbread House Factory,” where the 3x All-Star is gearing up to bake and build as many as 20 homes for friends, family, and a New Year’s celebration. It’s peak festive chaos in the Bell household!

From there, the discussion turns to meaningful baseball moves. Former Padres manager Mike Shildt is heading “home” to the Balti...

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...