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 Heath weigh in on who they think fits best. Could the Padres go bold with Pujols, stick with continuity in Niebla, or trust the leadership pedigree of Hundley? Heath even makes the case for why pitchers can make great managers in today’s game.

Then, the show debuts a new offseason segment — Padres Junk Wax Gems — as Alex digs into his box of vintage Padres cards, pulling an ’89 Donruss Garry Templeton for the inaugural pick. From nostalgia to burrito talk, this episode has everything that makes Bleav in San Diego Baseball a must-listen.

Chapters:

00:00 - Breeders' Cup in San Diego: Look the Part! 02:30 - World Series Game 3: By the Numbers; 05:26 - World Series Game 4: Blue Jays Battle Back; 07:57 - Should the Ghost Runner Be Used in the Postseason?; 09:56 - Game 5: Blake Snell Shelled... Again.; 11:57 - Looking Ahead to Games 6... and 7?; 18:42 - Introducing... Padres Junk Wax Gems!; 22:38 - Alex's New Favorite Burrito

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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 spotting a mysterious Colonel Sanders behind home plate in Toronto.

The episode takes a more personal turn as they salute Martin Maldonado’s retirement after 15 MLB seasons. Heath opens up about what it’s really like to walk away from the game after playing your whole life — the emotional transition, finding purpose afterward, and why many players struggle with that change.

Back in San Diego, Alex and Heath celebrate Padres postseason award nominees — Fernando Tatis Jr. (Gold Glove), Manny Machado (Silver Slugger), and Jake Cronenworth (Silver Slugger utility) — with Alex raising a Harland “Crone Zone” Lager in Jake’s honor. Heath caps it off by showing off his Rolaids Relief Man Awards, the final two ever given, proving once again he’ll always have a place in baseball history.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome Back to Bleav in San Diego Baseball!; 01:04 - World Series Game 1: Blue Jays Bats Come Alive; 03:10 - World Series Game 2: Pitching Showdown; 06:04 - The Curse of Colonel Sanders??; 09:01 - Padres Catcher Martin Maldonado Retires; 10:09 - The Tough Transition for Player to Retirement; 15:21 - Where Could Players Get a Final Hurrah?; 17:57 - Padres Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Nominees; 19:16 - Will Alex Shotgun a Crone Zone Lager to Celebrate?; 20:46 - Heath Has Hardware Too!

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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 MLB teams think about leadership — and why trust matters more than résumés.

And in true Bleav in San Diego Baseball fashion, the conversation takes a turn toward game-day food — featuring Heath’s vintage popcorn machine, chicken wings, and the eternal debate: dry rub, sauced, or… naked?

Finally, Alex and Heath make their World Series predictions — one rolling with Toronto in seven, the other leaning Dodgers by a hair. Either way, they agree: this could be one of the best Classics of the century.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to Bleav in... Toronto Baseball?; 01:47 - Recap of ALCS Game 7: Mariners at Blue Jays; 04:18 - Giants Hire Tony Vitello: Can a College Coach Make the Leap to the Bigs?; 07:14 - But College is Closer to the Upper Minors Now...; 08:33 - Vitello Already Familiar With Some in the Giants System; 11:24 - Are the Giants Zigging While Everyone Else is Zagging?; 14:12 - Heath's Snack Show; 16:11 - World Series Predictions and Analysis;

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