The Show Before the Show
538 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsIn "The Show Before the Show," MiLB.com writers Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra break down Minor League Baseball's biggest storylines with guests from around the Minors including players, managers and player development experts. They'll also have a weekly look at what's going on outside the lines with business of the Minors expert Benjamin Hill.
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#415: Rochester’s Intentional Walk, Draft talk
July 14, 2023 13:25 - 1 hourRochester GM Dan Mason talks to the podcast about the Red Wings’ Intentional Walk fundraiser. Also, Ben recaps his trip to Biloxi, Tyler and Sam break down the 2023 Draft and Josh ascends to the peak of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#414: Birmingham's Curt Bloom, Futures Game Draft
July 07, 2023 16:09 - 1 hourBen chats with Birmingham broadcasting legend Curt Bloom, and Sam and Tyler draft Futures Game rosters ahead of Saturday's showcase. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#413: USA Baseball's Michael Cuddyer
June 30, 2023 20:07 - 55 minutesUSA Baseball 18U National Team manager Michael Cuddyer talks to Sam from PDP League play, and Ben reviews the first half of the MiLB season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#412: Negro Southern League Museum’s Frank Adams Jr.
June 23, 2023 15:50 - 1 hourNegro Southern League Museum deputy director Frank Adams Jr. talks to Ben during his trip to Birmingham, Tyler and Sam preview the updated MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospect ranking and Josh proves his mettle in Ghosts of the Minors To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#411: MiLB broadcasters’ favorite calls
June 16, 2023 19:25 - 1 hourTen Minor League broadcasters share their favorite calls from over the years and take listeners behind the scenes. Also, Ben previews his trip to the South, and Josh is up to his usual antics in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#410: Elly De La Cruz exploding on MLB scene
June 08, 2023 15:21 - 49 minutesIt’s a week for explosions on the podcast. First, Ben talks about his longform piece on the Eugene Exploding Whales and presents an interview with reporter Paul Linnman who covered the 1970 event that inspired the promotion. Later, Sam and Tyler discuss Elly De La Cruz’s loud arrival in the Major Leagues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#409: Fort Wayne Daisies
June 02, 2023 18:07 - 1 hourTinCaps VP of marketing Michael Limmer talks about the club's upcoming night honoring local All-American Girls Professional Baseball League club, the Fort Wayne Daisies. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler review viral promotion Walt Whitman Night for Lake County and look at some of the big recent prospect promotions involving Marcelo Mayer, James Wood and teenager Ethan Salas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
#408: Louisville, Tacoma tales
May 26, 2023 16:29 - 1 hourBen tells the story of Tacoma journeyman Mike Ford, and Sam shares what he learned from his trip to Louisville. Also the gang revisits an interview on Cider Donuts ahead of Ben’s return to Hudson Valley, and Josh strikes out on his own in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#407: Reds catcher Chuckie Robinson
May 19, 2023 18:34 - 53 minutesTriple-A Louisville catcher Chuckie Robinson talks to Sam about his hot start, 2022 Major League debut and the effect the ABS system has on his defensive work. Also, Ben shares more tales from the northwest, and Josh blusters through another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#406: Ben’s Northwest passage
May 12, 2023 18:27 - 59 minutesBen brings stories from his first road trip of the season to the Pacific Northwest along with interviews with D-backs prospects Dylan Ray and Conor Grammes. Also, Sam and Tyler preview an update to MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospect ranking, and Josh travels to non-international waters in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#405: Minor League Baseball extravafanza
May 05, 2023 14:54 - 1 hourBen, Sam and Tyler talk to Minor League Baseballs fans across the country about how they fell in love with the sport and what they’re looking forward to most during the 2023 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#404: Rangers top prospect Evan Carter
April 28, 2023 13:59 - 55 minutesNo. 1 Rangers prospect Evan Carter discusses his hot start with Double-A Frisco from the MLB Pipeline Game of the Month. Also, Sam details his journey to Amarillo, and Ben previews his upcoming road trip (his first of 2023!) to the northwest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#403: Charlotte's Negro Leagues Tribute Night
April 21, 2023 15:22 - 59 minutesTriple-A Charlotte honored the history of the Negro Leagues with Black Hornets uniforms and other events last Sunday. Tommy Viola talks to Ben, Sam and Tyler about the long-running celebration on this week’s show. Also, the gang discusses more new food items for 2023 and Pensacola’s Artificial Unintelligence Night, and Josh meddles with another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...
#402: West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty
April 14, 2023 17:43 - 1 hourWest Michigan’s Dan Hasty joins the Minor League Baseball podcast after going viral for his Masters call with the Whitecaps last weekend. Ben, Sam and Tyler review other popular Minors moments from the week, and Josh presents a devilish edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#401: ESPN’s Ryan McGee, complete Ballpark Guides
April 07, 2023 18:59 - 1 hourESPN senior writer Ryan McGee discusses his new book “Welcome to the Circus of Baseball” about his time working for the Asheville Tourists in 1994. Ben, Sam and Tyler also wrap up the Minor League Ballpark Guide project, and Josh tugs at the heartstrings in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#400: 2023 prospect predictions
March 30, 2023 18:09 - 1 hourIt’s the 400th episode of The Show Before the Show! Tyler, Sam, Josh and Kelsie make their prospect predictions for the 2023 season, Ben brings details of the Eugene Exploding Whales and Josh mows down another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#399: 2023 Copa de la Diversión unveil
March 24, 2023 19:00 - 1 hourTyler and Sam recap a wild ending to the World Baseball Classic and select their favorite Copa identities for the 2023 season. Also, Lehigh Valley president Kurt Landes discusses his club’s two separate Copa looks for the year ahead, and Josh chows down on another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#398: World Baseball Classic, El Paso’s Tim Hagerty
March 17, 2023 17:42 - 1 hourTyler returns with stories from the World Baseball Classic, Ben shares details on a new ballpark in Hillsboro and El Paso’s Tim Hagerty discusses his entertaining book Tales from the Dugout. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#397: MLB debuts, RailRiders’ Emily Messina
March 14, 2023 22:08 - 58 minutesWriter James Bailey discusses his book covering every Major League debut from the 2022 season, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Emily Messina talks about her new gig with the RailRiders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#396: Minor League ballpark renovations
March 03, 2023 14:58 - 1 hourIt’s a new theme episode of The Show Before the Show! Minor League execs from Durham, Reading, Rochester, West Michigan and Wisconsin take Ben and Tyler through ballpark renovations for the 2023 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#395: Brewers prospect Cam Robinson
February 24, 2023 20:47 - 1 hourTop 30 Brewers prospect Cam Robinson talks to the podcast about his first Major League Spring Training trip and his 2022 season in which he led the Minors in saves. Also, Tyler and Sam discuss Noah Song’s arrival in Phillies camp, and Ben has details on the Akron Devil Strips. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#394: New Lake County owner Alan Miller
February 17, 2023 17:48 - 1 hourNew Lake County owner/president Alan Miller talks about his love for the Minors and his previous experience running the Portland Pickles. Also, the co-hosts chat about new Minor League alternate identities, World Baseball Classic rosters and the start of Spring Training, while Josh maneuvers his way through another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....
#393: Pirates' J.P. Massey, Fresno's Tequila Fest
February 10, 2023 17:07 - 1 hourPirates seventh-rounder J.P. Massey discusses his life starting a pro career, and Fresno's Jonathan Bravo talks about a celebrity-filled promo coming in the 2023 season. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler go over their scorekeeping strategies, and Josh gets eponymous in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#392: New A’s broadcaster Johnny Doskow
February 03, 2023 16:10 - 44 minutesAfter working in the Minors for 30 years, broadcaster Johnny Doskow joins the podcast to talk about his jump from the Triple-A Sacramento booth to Oakland. Also, Josh plays favorites in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#391: Hillsboro's Ronnie Gajownik, Top 100 Prospects
January 27, 2023 16:52 - 1 hourHillsboro's Ronnie Gajownik joins the Minor League Baseball podcast after being named the first-ever woman manager at the High-A level. Also, Tyler and Sam break down MLB Pipeline's updated Top 100 Prospects list, Ben looks at the best stadium views in the game, Josh lumbers into another Ghosts of the Minors and the gang provides an update on the look of the Austin Nights. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
#390: Designing a Minor League hat
January 13, 2023 18:11 - 45 minutesBen, Sam and Tyler put their heads together to design a Minor League cap for National Hat Day. Josh heads abroad in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#389: Resolutions & Sauerkraut Balls
January 06, 2023 15:13 - 1 hourTyler and Sam go division-by-division to provide New Year's prospect resolutions, Ben talks about the new Akron Sauerkraut Balls identity and Josh takes from the rich history of baseball in Ghosts of the Minors To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#388: Mets prospect Dominic Hamel
December 22, 2022 16:11 - 1 hourMets No. 12 prospect Dominic Hamel joins the show to discuss his award-winning 2022 season and what’s ahead for him on the mound for 2023. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler wrap up the year in Minor League Baseball, and Josh suits up for Ghosts of the Minors. Thanks for your help, both now and throughout the year. Hope everyone has a great holiday and rest of 2022. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...
#387: Clubbie life with Visalia's Mario Guerrero
December 16, 2022 15:17 - 56 minutesCalifornia League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Mario Guerrero joins the podcast to talk about what can be an unsung role in the game. Also, Tyler and Sam break down some big baseball moves from this week, and Josh presents another spudtacular edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#386: Winter Meetings recap
December 09, 2022 23:25 - 1 hourBen and Tyler look back on this year’s Winter Meetings, including interviews of Fort Wayne’s Mike Nutter and Bradenton’s Rebekah Rivette. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#385: Columbia Fireflies give ballpark holiday glow
December 02, 2022 17:34 - 58 minutesBen speaks with Columbia's Brad Shank and John Kocsis about Fireflies Holiday Lights. Tyler and Ben talk Winter Meetings, Miguel Cabrera's pro debut. Josh dresses up another edition of “Ghosts of the Minors.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#384: Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Logo Draft
November 22, 2022 15:50 - 46 minutesBen, Sam and Tyler take turns selecting their favorite Minor League Baseball Marvel logos in a five-round draft, and Josh slings another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#383: Rangers prospect Grant Wolfram
November 18, 2022 18:19 - 1 hourRangers pitching prospect Grant Wolfram discusses the Arizona Fall League and his pair of 2022 league titles. Also, Ben looks at what new ownership means in San Antonio, Tyler and Sam talk about 40-man roster decisions and Josh dives deep into another edition of Ghosts of the Minors To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#382: Daytona emcee The Young Professor
November 11, 2022 18:26 - 52 minutesDaytona emcee The Young Professor (Matt Graifer) talks about his approach to an entertaining gig. Also, Ben previews the return of Ballpark Guides, Tyler and Sam look at a big weekend in the Arizona Fall League and Josh takes his seat in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#381: Hudson Valley Cider Donuts
November 04, 2022 17:19 - 55 minutesHudson Valley general manager Tyson Jeffers talks to the podcast about the club's fall-themed identity coming to the field in 2023. Also, Ben shares details of new looks in Charlotte and Erie, Tyler and Sam preview a big weekend ahead in the Arizona Fall League and Josh launches another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices...
#380: Fort Myers' recovery
October 28, 2022 17:28 - 1 hourFort Myers GM Judd Loveland talks about the Mighty Mussels’ community efforts following Hurricane Ian. Also, Ben tells the tale of a Buffalo Bisons historian, Tyler and Sam preview the World Series and Josh provides a wealth of knowledge in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#379: Cardinals’ Jordan Walker
October 14, 2022 15:16 - 43 minutesTop St. Louis prospect and Nationwide Road to the Show ambassador Jordan Walker joins the podcast to talk about his time in the Arizona Fall League, his move to the outfield and his friendship with Masyn Winn. Also, Tyler and Ben choose some of their favorite Marvel Defenders of the Diamond logos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#378: Anthony Volpe, Jack Leiter together again
October 07, 2022 13:25 - 1 hourHigh-school teammates, Top 100 prospects and Nationwide Road to the Show ambassadors Anthony Volpe and Jack Leiter make guest appearances to talk about their history and future. Also, Tyler and Sam preview the MLB postseason through a rookie lens, and Ben looks ahead to the MiLB-Marvel logo partnership To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#377: Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez
September 30, 2022 14:54 - 1 hourNo. 4 overall prospect and Nationwide Road to the Show ambassador Grayson Rodriguez joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to discuss his return from a lat injury and the outlook on the future of the Orioles. Ben, Sam and Tyler recap the Minor League postseason and the entire 2022 campaign, and Josh connects with another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...
#376: Tyler at the World Baseball Classic qualifiers
September 23, 2022 19:51 - 1 hourTyler wraps up what he saw from the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in Germany, Ben brings stories from Erie and Sam previews the AFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#375: Rocketing into postseason
September 16, 2022 14:53 - 1 hourRocket City VP of marketing, promotions and entertainment Lindsey Knupp discusses her organization’s playoffs prep and the second year of the Trash Pandas identity. Ben, Sam and Tyler talk about Minor League rules coming to MLB and Ben’s recent road trip to Erie, Buffalo and Rochester. Also, Josh cracks open another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...
#374: Daytona’s Bob Ross Bobblehead Night
September 09, 2022 16:13 - 1 hourTortugas GM Jim Jaworski discusses the club's fifth and final edition of the popular Bob Ross Bobblehead Night. Also, Ben previews his trip to Erie, Rochester and Buffalo, and Tyler and Sam look at the latest September callups (including a pair that happened after original recording). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#373: Round Rock broadcaster Mike Capps
September 02, 2022 14:28 - 1 hourLongtime Express broadcaster Mike Capps discusses his career path from covering the Gulf War to entering the ballpark booth and his new book, “Grinders: Baseball's Intrepid Infantry.” Also, Ben looks at some classic throwback identities, Tyler and Sam preview September callups and Josh gets into the rhythm of the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...
#372: Rules changes in the FSL
August 26, 2022 15:55 - 1 hourFort Myers broadcaster John Vittas reviews the pie slice rule and the challenge system in the Florida State League. Also, Ben takes listeners to the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, Tyler and Sam break down Project Birmingham and Josh ships out the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#371: Pensacola’s DIY jerseys
August 19, 2022 15:33 - 1 hourPensacola director of communications Daniel Venn discusses their fan-created jerseys that were unique to each player. Also, Ben brings details on the St. Paul ball pigs, Tyler and Sam break down MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospect list and Josh sees red in the latest Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#370: Field of Dreams trip
August 12, 2022 15:40 - 56 minutesBen and Sam talk with Tyler about their road trip to MiLB at Field of Dreams. Josh saddles up in another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#369: FoD preview, Trade recap
August 05, 2022 15:31 - 1 hourTyler, Sam and Ben discuss Vin Scully's passing, the upcoming Minor League Field of Dreams game and all of the trades from the Deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#368: Oklahoma!/Deadline talk
July 29, 2022 14:12 - 44 minutesBen checks in with road-trip stories from Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Tyler and Sam preview the deals that could make for a memorable Trade Deadline and Josh forges his own path in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#367: Looking back, ahead
July 22, 2022 23:18 - 1 hourSam and Tyler recap the Futures Game and Draft and preview the second half for prospects. Ben shares Seigo Masabuchi's story in St. Paul. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#366: Futures Game, Draft and a Futures Game Draft
July 15, 2022 15:38 - 1 hourIt’s a big week in the world of Minor League Baseball and prospects. Tyler and Sam draft their own Futures Game clubs and preview this weekend's actual 2022 Draft. Also, Ben tells the tale of Timmy Time in Beloit, and Josh jumps to it in Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices