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 social following, and his take on the playoff chase as the Padres pursue the Dodgers and Cubs. With October on the line, the crew debates which surprise contenders — Reds, Giants, or Diamondbacks — could play spoiler.

To wrap things up, the guys reveal the newest Friar Fave Award nominee, Jeremiah Estrada, before Sam casts his vote for who’s most deserving of the fan-favorite honor.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome and Rockies Series Milestones
02:20 - Machado's Much Needed Day Off
03:24 - Tip of the Cap to Colorado's Mickey Moniak
05:38 - Sam Levitt from 97.3 The Fan and the Padres Radio Network Joins
06:26 - Sam's Road to the Bigs
07:52 - What Was Sammy's Favorite Minor League Mascot?
10:14 - How Did Sam Levitt Master Social Media?
14:13 - Padres Postseason Possibilities
16:50 - Are the Mets, Giants, Diamondbacks, or Reds Dangerous?
19:16 - Can the Padres Still Take the Division from the Dodgers?
22:16 - Friar Fave Award Nominee: Jeremiah Estrada - Vote at BleavInSD.com!
26:27 - Sammy's Pick for the Friar Fave Award is...

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