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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