Bleav in San Diego Baseball

Author: Bleav

Bleav in San Diego Baseball is the go-to San Diego Padres podcast for fans who live and breathe Padres baseball. Hosted by Alex Miniak, the iconic Voice of Petco Park and MLB The Show, alongside 3x All-Star Padres closer Heath Bell, this weekly show delivers in-depth Padres baseball talk, postgame breakdowns, and exclusive clubhouse stories. Youll also get interviews with former Padres players and fan favorites, plus the best of San Diegos fan culture from local food and drink to the freshest gear in the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Barrio Logan, and beyond. Follow now on Apple Podcasts for the most authentic and entertaining Padres podcast experience. Also available on Spotify and your favorite podcast app and Bleav in San Diego Baseball with us!
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Tatis’ Power Outage and Braves Legends Remembered
Episode 50
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

Alex Miniak and 3x All-Star Heath Bell dive into the Padres’ offensive struggles despite the team’s winning record, with a focus on Fernando Tatis Jr. and his surprising power outage. The guys discuss whether swing mechanics, lineup construction, or simple bad luck are behind the slow start, while also highlighting the depth pieces helping keep San Diego afloat. The episode also pays tribute to Braves legends Bobby Cox and Ted Turner following their passing last week, reflecting on Atlanta’s dominance in the 1990s and Turner’s impact on baseball broadcasting. Not many teams could get through those Braves clubs — but the 1998 Padres did. Heath shares stories from his playing days as a rival Mets pitcher, while Alex reflects on growing up a Mets fan during Atlanta’s dynasty years. Chapters: 00:00 - Is Heath Bell in Witness Protection? 02:24 - Where Has Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Power Been? 06:25 - Do We Like Jackson Merrill at the Top of the Order? 07:27 - Heath's Padres Lineup As it Stands 10:48 - Remembering Braves Manager Bobby Cox 11:56 - Bobby's Ultimate Compliment to Heath Bell 13:01 - Ted Turner's Impact on How We Now Watch Baseball 16:38 - The '98 Padres and Trying To Watch West Coast Baseball in the East 17:54 - Parting Shots... and Our New Fan Fridays! Stay in the game! Follow Alex on Instagram, TikTok, and X. Heath 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.