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 Tatis and Merrill, and why this team feels energized heading into the final two months of the regular season.

Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Believe in San Diego Baseball
00:28 - Recapping the Cardinals Series - Sweet 16!
04:06 - SDUT's Annie Heilbrunn joins to talk Mason Miller
08:28 - Freddy Fermin and Learning a New Staff
11:49 - New Face in the Outfield: Ramón Laureano
14:08 - Nestor Cortes and the Importance of Veteran Presence
15:49 - Looking Ahead: Playoff Aspirations and Team Chemistry
18:37 - The New Padres Alex and Heath are Most Looking Forward To

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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 hosts dive into the world of retro caps, power ranking their favorite Padres throwbacks and exploring what makes classic baseball gear so iconic. With insights, humor, and a touch of nostalgia, this episode is a must-listen for Padres fans, MLB diehards, and anyone who loves a well-worn ballcap.

Chapters:

00:00 - Padres Sweep the Mets! Encouraging Signs for the Second Half
04:49 - Previewing the Cardinals Series at Home
07:08 - "Happy Gilmore 2" Review on BleavInSD.com
08:05 - Hall of Fame Weekend Highlights
10:48 - Nostalgia and Retro Caps
12:21 - Power Ranking Padres Retro Caps
18:29 - Logo Secrets and Easter Eggs

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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.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Concert Trouble for Heath?
01:04 - Comic-Con Excitement in San Diego
03:59 - Alex Works as a Priest at Comic-Con for Diablo IV
09:34 - Collectibles Galore! Bats, Bucket Hats, and Bobbleheads
16:40 - Padres at Cardinals Preview

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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 trivia challenge. Can he go 10-for-10?

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview
01:18 – Slam Diego is BACK! Recapping the Nationals Series
03:07 – Is Manny Machado a Hall of Famer today? Vote at BleavInSD.com
14:40 – Comic-Con Trivia Challenge: Heath vs. Pop Culture

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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 game itself, including fashion, food, and art.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the New Bleav in San Diego Baseball
02:29 Last Night's MLB All-Star Game
08:10 Heath's All-Star Experiences
12:29 Alex's All-Star Experience Behind the Scenes
15:53 All-Star Fan Poll at BleavInSD.com

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