Bleav in San Diego Baseball

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 how the upcoming back-to-back series ...

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 shares a personal highlight — cele...

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 shares a heartfelt personal st...

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 could have on the core stars like Ta...

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.

Plus, it's time to talk lids. The host...

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 posed by the heat in St. Louis.

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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 Wars fan, takes on our Comic-Con triv...

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 aspects of baseball beyond just the g...