On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and 3-time All-Star Heath Bell go big-picture with a conversation on MLB expansion and realignment. With Commissioner Rob Manfred hinting at the league’s future, the guys debate which cities deserve a franchise and sketch out how new divisions could look if baseball expands to 32 teams.
It’s also Labor Day weekend — AKA tailgate season. Heath shares his go-to grill setup, while Alex breaks down five simple steps to steakhouse-level perfection at your next cookout.
Then, the crew looks ahead to the Padres’ road trip to Minnesota. Alex explains why he loves the Twin Cities, Heath shares what it’s like to play at Target Field, and together they preview the series, the challenges of facing an unfamiliar Twins roster, and why every game matters in the playoff race.
00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Upcoming Series
00:44 - Expansion and Realignment in Major League Baseball
02:20 - Where Would Heath Put an Expansion Team?
04:31 - Alex Doubles Down on One of Heath's Cities... Adds Another
06:46 - What Could Realignment Look Like For the Padres?
08:32 - Alex's New MLB Western Division
12:24 - It's Tailgate SZN!
14:26 - How To Grill a Steak in 5 Easy Steps
20:24 - When in Minny, Go to Manny's!
22:26 - Padres-Twins Preview
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