Curves, Cannons and Bells - The Official Podcast of the San Antonio Missions

Missions Manager Chris Tremie looks back at the 2026 season, remembering some favorite moments and standout players.

Missions catcher Brendan Durfee went to Division III California Lutheran and is now in Double-A. Learn more about his journey and daily life as a professional catcher.

Missions outfielder Tirso Ornelas looks back at his MLB debut and discusses his long career playing a sport he at one point didn't even want to play!

Missions pitching coach Erick Abreu played in the New York Yankees and Houston Astros systems before becoming a coach, reaching the big leagues with the Atlanta Braves as their bullpen coach. He brings his expertise to the Missions, so learn more about him and his philopsphies.

Missions reliever Garrett Hawkins was named the San Diego Padres' Minor League Pitcher of the Year after 38.2 straight scoreless innings in 2025. Learn more about the Canadian's journey on the podcast!

Wyatt Hoffman brings the energy and the passion every day to the Missions, and he joins the latest episode of the podcast to discuss his life growing up around the game as the son of MLB Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman.

Missions reliever Francis Peña joins for a fun conversation about starting his career late, coming to the United States and climbing through the system quickly. This interview is in Spanish. For subtitles, visit https://www.milb.com/san-antonio/team/curves-cannons-bells

From diving catches to stolen base records, Missions outfielder Kai Roberts leaves it all out on the field. He discusses his passion for the game on the latest episode of the podcast.

Missions pitcher Eric Yost discusses his career path to Double-A San Antonio that has taken him through some of America's biggest cities.

Missions infielder Ryan Jackson joins the podcast to talk being an all-around infielder, growing up in the Bay Area and more!

Join for a special Banana Ball episode featuring the head coaches of the Loco Beach Coconuts and Texas Tailgaters as well as former American Idol contestant, Jayson Arendt.

Minor league umpire Brandon Tipton joins the podcast to discuss how he became an umpire and what some of the ups and downs of the tough job are. Plus, get ready for the 4th of July!

Missions shortstop Francisco Acuña, a native of Colombia, joins to discuss his journey, which included a career year for the Missions in 2025. This conversation is in Spanish. For English subtitles, please visit https://www.milb.com/san-antonio/team/curves-cannons-bells

Missions Performance Analyst Brendan Amend joins the podcast to dive into the side of baseball fans may never see, including all the research, preparation, data and science that is involved in the sport.

Missions Bench Coach Brian Burress joins the podcast to talk about his long career as both an MLB pitcher and now a professional baseball coach. Plus, see what June has in store at The Wolff!

Missions outfielder Braedon Karpathios has gone from undrafted free agent to top 10 Padres prospect. Hear his story and relive some of 2026's best moments with the author of two walk-off wins.

Presley Greier, the Missions' clubhouse manager, gives us a look into the world of one of baseball's most important and underappreciated jobs.

Missions first baseman Leandro Cedeño reached in his first 23 games as a San Antonio Mission, and he has experienced the global nature of baseball, which he discusses in this episode. The interview is in spanish, so should you need subtitles, visit https://www.milb.com/san-antonio/team/curves-cannons-bells to watch with subtitles.

Missions catcher and No. 2 Padres prospect Ethan Salas joins the podcast to discuss his terrific start to the 2026 season and what it's taken to become a 19-year-old in Double-A.

Missions infielder Carson Tucker was a first round pick by the Cleveland Guardians, and now he's received an opportunity with the San Diego Padres, where he's shining as a Mission. Learn more about his journey, plus get ready for a big two-week homestand!