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The San Diego Padres are facing a major pitching reset. Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the latest offseason moves, including Michael King and Nick Pivetta hitting free agency, Adrian Morejón's qualifying offer, and key bullpen decisions. Who's staying, who's leaving, and could Heath be the Padres' next bullpen coach? Hey, stranger things have happened! Plus, should baseball still sound like baseball? With only 10 MLB teams featuring a full-time organist, Alex and Heath debate the future of ballpark traditions, from live organ music to walk-up songs and the sounds that make baseball special. Heath even puts his baseball knowledge to the test by trying to name all 10 teams. Play along! And hit the keys! Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:17 - The Padres Pitching Reset 03:34 - Heath's Thoughts on King and Pivetta 04:45 - A Peek Inside the Bullpen 05:38 - Wandy Peralta as a Starter?! 07:13 - The Wild Card: Adrian Morejón 08:24 - Bullpen Coach Ben Fritz Departs 11:22 - The Organ: Should Baseball Still Sound Like Baseball? 12:45 - Preserve, Evolve, or Retire? 14:24 - What Do You Hear on the Field? 14:53 - The 10 Teams Who Have a Full-Time Organist Are... Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who’s the ace of your Halloween candy stash? On this Fan Friday of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Padres three-time All-Star Heath Bell build their Candy Clubhouse Draft, assigning baseball roles to Reese’s, Snickers, and more. From controversial candy corn picks to the great Red Vines–Twizzlers debate, roster spots are earned—and Heath doesn’t hand out fun-size contracts. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday: Halloween Edition 01:54 - It's the Candy Clubhouse Draft! 02:56 - The Aces: Reese's Cups and a Snickers 04:19 - The Power Hitters: Baby Ruth and a... Pay Day? 05:36 - The Utility Players: Kit Kat and Twix 06:19 - The Closers: Skittles and M&Ms 07:30 - The Clubhouse Glue: A Hershey Bar and Haribo Bears 08:19 - The Optional Sixth Man Selections... 10:00 - Bonus Round: Red Vines or Twizzlers? Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB free agency is almost here, and the San Diego Padres have some big decisions ahead! Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the futures of Michael King, Adrian Morejon, and Ty France, plus the Padres' biggest offseason needs. Heath also shares his personal experience with free agency and reveals which players he'd keep, replace, or wait out. Then, things get spooky for Halloween! With the World Series underway, Alex and Heath explore the ghost stories surrounding Milwaukee's infamous Pfister Hotel and St. Petersburg's historic Vinoy Resort. From haunted hotel rooms and clubhouse pranks to Ghostbusters and Bigfoot, it's a frighteningly fun trip into baseball's supernatural side! Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:18 - The Padres Free Agent Frenzy Starts Soon... 02:25 - Heath Bell's Free Agency Experience 04:14 - Padres Priorities: Michael King, Ty France, Adrian Morejon 07:27 - Others: Walker Buehler, Jason Adam, Yuki Matsui 09:01 - Keep, Replace, or Wait? 10:39 - The World Series Ghost Problem 11:27 - The Frightful Pfister Hotel of Milwaukee 15:00 - St. Petersburg's Vexing Vinoy Hotel 16:39 - Fan Friday Preview Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who wins the World Series of ballpark food: the Milwaukee Brewers or Tampa Bay Rays? On Fan Friday, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell stage a food fight between Tampa Bay’s Clubhouse Tomahawk steak and Milwaukee’s deep lineup of brat rangoons, prime rib grilled cheese, and more. From “meat candy” to in-game dining decisions, it’s Bleav in San Diego Baseball’s tastiest championship debate—bibs highly encouraged! Chapters: 00:00 - Fan Friday's World Series Food Fight! 02:15 - Tampa Bay's Clubhouse Tomahawk Steak... 03:33 - Vs. Milwaukee's Deep Appetizer Lineup 05:54 - What to Eat When? Pregame, In-game, and Postgame 07:50 - Food Fight Winner: Rays or Brewers? Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Was Manny Machado snubbed for a 2026 Gold Glove? Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down why the San Diego Padres third baseman was left off the finalist list despite impressive defensive numbers. Plus, they celebrate Gold Glove finalists Ty France and Freddy Fermin and debate whether hitting influences an award that's supposed to be all about defense. Then, it's Bleav in San Diego Baseball: Cribs Edition! Colorado's Matt Holliday never touched home against the Padres in 2007, but now he's selling his! Alex and Heath explore the former MLB star's $8.95 million Oklahoma estate, complete with a private baseball field, pickleball barn, and $2 million swimming pool. Plus, they reveal what they'd put in their own dream homes. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:22 - Heath Back on the Road... 02:32 - Gold Glove Finalists Announced: Ty France and Freddy Fermin 03:42 - Why No Manny Machado?? 05:49 - The Importance of Offense in Defensive Awards 06:43 - But Fermin Had His Worst Offensive Season...? 08:16 - The Catcher's Unique Role on a Team 09:34 - BISDB Cribs Edition: Matt Holliday's, Well... "Home" 11:46 - Where is Holliday's New "Home?" 12:45 - What Would Heath's Dream House Have? 14:59 - Heath Bell, CPA 15:45 - The Infamous Game 163 of 2007 Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell revisit Tony Gwynn’s iconic upper-deck home run at Yankee Stadium in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series (10/17/1998). On this Fan Friday episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, they share memories of the legendary swing, discuss Gwynn’s remarkable hitting, and explore why his legacy endures despite the Padres’ World Series loss to the Yankees. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday! 01:08 - This Week in Padres History: Tony Gwynn Homers in the Bronx 02:53 - Off the Upper Deck at Old Yankee Stadium! 05:13 - Does Losing the Series Diminish the Moment? 06:14 - Does David Wells Talk About that Home Run? 07:15 - One of 3,141 Hits in Tony Gwynn's Career 08:42 - The Memory Makes Tony a Legend Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres may be out, but October baseball rolls on! Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell make the case for adopting one of the four remaining playoff teams: the Brewers, Rays, Guardians, or… dare we say it… Dodgers? From lovable underdogs to bitter rivals, they explore who deserves Padres fans’ support and pick their ideal World Series matchup. Plus, baseball’s velocity arms race is heating up. With MLB fastballs averaging nearly 95 mph and pitchers routinely topping 100, how much faster can they go? Heath explains why throwing harder doesn't always mean pitching better, how hitters are adapting, and what today's flamethrowers could learn from guys like Jamie Moyer. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:20 - The End of the 2026 Padres Season 02:22 - Are We Allowed to Root for Another Team? 02:53 - The Brewers: Heart and Determination 04:44 - The Rays: Brains and Strategy 06:35 - The Guardians: Underdog Mentality 08:28 - The Dodgers: Stars, Legacy, Rivalry... Coaches? 09:30 - The World Series (and Champ!) Alex and Heath Want 12:02 - The Evolution of Pitching Velocity 13:48 - A Full 3 MPH Faster in 20 Years 14:46 - When Does 100 MPH Become Normal? 17:11 - Fan Friday Preview Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Padres may be out of the postseason, but we're keeping the fun alive on Fan Friday! Alex Miniak puts three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell to the test with Padres-Brewers player trivia, featuring familiar names like Trevor Hoffman, Rollie Fingers, Gary Sheffield and Greg Vaughn. Plus, Heath also shares a hilarious behind-the-scenes story about sneaking onto Bernie Brewer's famous slide at American Family Field—and nearly getting fined for it! Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday (albeit sad...) 00:50 - Padres-Brewers Crossover Trivia 02:01 - Hall of Famers and Handlebar Mustaches 03:46 - Batting Titles and Bombs 06:19 - Fast Forward to the Modern Era... 08:40 - And the Heartbreak. 10:40 - The Padres-Brewers Fantasy Draft 11:27 - Heath Did What to Bernie the Brewer's Slide?! Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does baseball really change in October, or does every little thing just matter more? Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres’ first two NLDS games in Milwaukee, from Mason Miller’s six-out save attempt and Manny Machado’s aggressive baserunning to the decisions and strange bounces off roof cables that can swing a postseason game. Plus, Alex and Heath salute former Padres All-Star closer Kirby Yates following his retirement after 12 MLB seasons, reflect on his unlikely journey from junior college to debuting at age 27 to becoming an MLB saves leader, and explore San Diego’s long-running love affair with closers. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 01:19 - The Thrill and Agony of the Postseason 02:30 - Do We Just Notice Little Things More in October? 03:40 - It's Easy to Second Guess... 04:27 - Was Milwaukee Lucky? Or Are They That Good? 06:29 - Mason Miller: How Long do Feelings Linger? 07:25 - What to Watch For in the Postseason 10:39 - Former Padres All-Star Kirby Yates Retires 12:59 - From Un-drafted JUCO Player to MLB All-Star 14:15 - San Diego and the Love of Closers 16:59 - Fan Friday Preview Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s all about the jerseys on a postseason edition of Fan Friday! Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down MLB’s top-selling jerseys of 2026, from Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill to Ronald Acuña Jr., Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani. Which names surprised them, which rankings caught them off guard, and which five jerseys would Alex and Heath add to their own closets? Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday! 01:04 - The Top 20 MLB Jerseys Sold in 2026 01:45 - Murekami, Arenado, San Diego's Jackson Merrill, De La Cruz, Raleigh... 03:41 - Skenes, Schwarber, Rutschman, Guerrero Jr., Seager? 06:05 - Dodger Territory: Soto, Yamamoto, Betts, Harper, Freeman 07:12 - The Padres' Tatis Jr., Acuña Jr., Crow-Armstrong, Judge... and yes, Ohtani 08:16 - Pick Five: Which Go in Your Closet? Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s Wild Card week in San Diego, and the Padres and Cubs are adding another chapter to a postseason history that dates back to 1984. Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell revisit the Padres’ first pennant run, the legendary “Cub-Busters,” Steve Garvey's walk-off, Leon Durham's costly error, and what San Diego can learn from the past as playoff baseball returns to Petco Park. Plus, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ showed some love to the Wrigley Field bleachers by buying fans a round of beers. Alex and Heath use the gesture to swap stories about the special relationships baseball players build with fans, ballpark workers and familiar faces over the course of a season—and decide what they’d buy Petco Park fans with $300 (if they carried cash!). Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Wild Card Week and Rivalries 01:17 - It's Wild Card Week in San Diego! 01:55 - Historic Postseason Rivalry: Padres vs. Cubs 03:40 - Rolling Back the Tape on 1984... 04:09 - Cub-Busters: A Turning Point in Padres History 05:04 - The Impact of the Friar Faithful 07:23 - Lessons from the '84 NL Champs 10:03 - A Gesture of Gratitude: Ian Happ's Beer Round 14:10 - Who Would You Give $300 To? 16:01 - Heath Still Keeps In Contact With Fans 17:59 - Fan Friday Preview Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Twenty years ago this week (9/24/2006), Trevor Hoffman made history at Petco Park with career save No. 479, becoming MLB’s all-time saves leader. On Fan Friday, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell look back at that moment, Hoffman’s iconic “Hells Bells” entrance, Heath’s memories of carrying him off the field after save No. 500, and San Diego’s special connection with great closers—from Hoffman to today’s Mason Miller. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Fan Friday! 01:09 - This Week in Padres History: Hoffman's Record-Breaking Save 04:06 - Hells Bells from Heath Bell's POV 05:21 - Heath Carried Trevor Off for No. 500 06:40 - What Trevor Time Means to San Diego Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With October around the corner, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres’ potential postseason pitching rotation (that’s a lot of P’s!). Who follows Michael King in a Wild Card series? Where do Nick Pivetta, Walker Buehler, Robbie Ray and Randy Vásquez factor into a potential Division Series? Join the conversation as the Padres make their final push toward the MLB Playoffs. Plus, Ichiro Suzuki is still doing ridiculous things at age 52. Alex and Heath react to the Hall of Famer throwing 127 pitches with 17 strikeouts in a complete-game shutout against an All-Star team of Japan’s top high school girls—and wonder just how long baseball legends can keep being legends. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up on Bleav in San Diego Baseball... 00:34 - The Postseason is So Close We Can Taste It! 02:20 - Wild Card Rotation: Michael King... and? 03:17 - How Do Nick Pivetta and Walker Buehler Slot In? 04:10 - Where Do Ray, Mize, and Vasquez Come In? 07:26 - Our "Fantasy Padres Postseason Pitcher Draft" 11:02 - Ichiro Goes the Distance... at Age 52! 12:47 - Is Being Owned a Badge of Honor? 14:22 - Nolan Ryan Still Brings the Heat! 15:41 - Heath Bell is Next Outta the Pen! 16:37 - Fan Friday Preview Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s Fan Friday, and Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell are scouting... lunch! They dig into the history and ingredients of the classic Cuban sandwich, debate the Tampa version, play a round of “Fair or Foul” around variations (Mayo? Ew.), and put a Cubano from Havana Grill (@havanagrill_sandiego) to the ultimate taste test ahead of the Padres’ weekend series against the Marlins. Chapters: 00:00 - ¡Bienvenidos a Fan Friday! 01:32 - The Cuban Sandwich: A Flavorful Lineup 03:33 - Heath Bell's Miami Memories 04:36 - Variations of the Cubano 05:35 - Fair or Foul Ingredients? 07:19 - Alex Bites In... Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Diego Padres are heating up at exactly the right time. Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres’ winning streak, the tightening NL Wild Card race, and what it feels like inside a clubhouse when a team catches fire during a playoff push. Then, is Manny Machado’s new platinum-blonde hairdo powering the streak? Alex and Heath dig into Manny’s new look, revisit some of baseball’s most iconic hairstyles, and play a round of “Cut It or Keep It” featuring Oscar Gamble's afro, Randy Johnson's mullet, Rollie Fingers and Oakland's Mustache Gang, and Johnny Damon's caveman look. Fire up the clippers... it's go time! Chapters: 00:00 - The Excitement of the Playoff Push 01:15 - The Race for October is ON! 02:54 - ... And the Padres are Now Looking UP at the Cubs and Phillies 04:28 - What's the Clubhouse Vibe Like? 05:39 - Team Dynamics and Leadership 07:02 - Merrill Wearin' Merrill Shirts 07:36 - Alex is Feelin' This Roster 10:06 - Machado's New 'Do! 12:14 - Baseball Hair Halls of Fame 13:06 - Heath Bell Plays "Cut It or Keep It" 15:39 - Is Manny's Hair HOF Worthy? Bleav in San Diego Baseball is a HAIL! Sports production. Stay in the game! Follow Alex Miniak on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath Bell on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.