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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#272: Jon Morosi on prospect impact, Trade Deadline
August 19, 2020 23:41 - 1 hour - 72 MBJon Morosi of MLB Network and MLB.com joins the show to discuss the impact of top prospects on the MLB season, the upcoming Trade Deadline and more.
#271: What's going on in Minor League ballparks
August 13, 2020 13:51 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBFrom Lansing's Lemonade League to the Toronto Blue Jays setting up shop in Buffalo, there's action in some Minor League ballparks across the country as summer draws late. Benjamin Hill and MiLB.com's Joe Bloss join Tyler and Sam to break down stadium news from the Minor League landscape.
#271: What's going on
August 13, 2020 05:45 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBFrom Lansing's Lemonade League to the Toronto Blue Jays setting up shop in Buffalo, there's action in some Minor League ballparks across the country
Episode 271: What's going on in Minor League ballparks
August 13, 2020 05:45 - 56 minutesFrom Lansing's Lemonade League to the Toronto Blue Jays setting up shop in Buffalo, there's action in some Minor League ballparks across the country as summer draws late. Benjamin Hill and MiLB.com's Joe Bloss join Tyler and Sam to break down stadium news from the Minor League landscape. 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
#270: Brewers' Garrett Mitchell
August 06, 2020 13:57 - 1 hour - 6.59 MBMilwaukee Brewers first-round pick Garrett Mitchell joins The Show Before the Show to discuss his Draft experience coming out of UCLA and how he's starting his career in the middle of a Minor League stoppage. Also, Benjamin Hill joins Tyler and Sam to discuss a potential name change in Beloit, and MiLB.com's Josh Jackson shares a story about one Minor League fan who has spanned the country collecting sundae helmets.
#270: Top Milwaukee Brewers prospect Garrett Mitchell
August 05, 2020 22:13 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBTop Milwaukee Brewers prospect and first round MLB Draft selection Garrett Mitchell joins the show plus more reaction to top prospects reaching the Majors this week.
Episode 270: Brewers' Garrett Mitchell
August 05, 2020 22:13 - 1 hourMilwaukee Brewers first-round pick Garrett Mitchell joins The Show Before the Show to discuss his Draft experience coming out of UCLA and how he's starting his career in the middle of a Minor League stoppage. Also, Benjamin Hill joins Tyler and Sam to discuss a potential name change in Beloit, and MiLB.com's Josh Jackson shares a story about one Minor League fan who has spanned the country collecting sundae helmets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
#269: Buffalo Bisons on hosting Blue Jays
July 30, 2020 14:04 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBMajor League Baseball is coming to Buffalo in 2020 as the Bisons host the Toronto Blue Jays. Mike Buczkowski, president of Rich Baseball Operations, calls into The Show Before the Show to talk about how the Triple-A club is preparing to bring the bright lights of the Majors to Sahlen Field. Also, Tyler and Sam break down prospect standouts from the first week of the season, and MiLB.com's Gerard Gilberto shares the story of Esteban Quiroz's road from the Mexican League to the Tampa Bay Rays p...
#269: Buffalo Bisons' Mike Buczkowski on hosting Toronto Blue Jays
July 29, 2020 22:16 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBMike Buczkowski of the Buffalo Bisons joins the show to talk about his team playing host to the Toronto Blue Jays' 2020 home games plus Gerard Gilberto on Rays prospect Esteban Quiroz.
Episode 269: Buffalo Bisons on hosting Blue Jays
July 29, 2020 22:16 - 1 hourMajor League Baseball is coming to Buffalo in 2020 as the Bisons host the Toronto Blue Jays. Mike Buczkowski, president of Rich Baseball Operations, calls into The Show Before the Show to talk about how the Triple-A club is preparing to bring the bright lights of the Majors to Sahlen Field. Also, Tyler and Sam break down prospect standouts from the first week of the season, and MiLB.com's Gerard Gilberto shares the story of Esteban Quiroz's road from the Mexican League to the Tampa Bay Rays p...
#268: Tigers' Spencer Torkelson, MLB Opening Day preview
July 23, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 106 MBTigers prospect and 2020 No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson joins The Show Before the Show to discuss his early days in Detroit's Summer Camp, his move to third base and his potential readiness to debut this season. Also, Tyler and Sam are joined by MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson to preview the upcoming Major League campaign, and Benjamin Hill brings along some of the best Minor League crooked numbers from years past.
#268: Tigers' No. 1 pick Spencer Torkelson
July 23, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe 2020 No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson of the Detroit Tigers joins the show plus a roundtable to preview the 2020 big league season and prospects who will make an impact.
Episode 268: Tigers' Spencer Torkelson, MLB Opening Day preview
July 23, 2020 18:00 - 1 hourTigers prospect and 2020 No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson joins The Show Before the Show to discuss his early days in Detroit's Summer Camp, his move to third base and his potential readiness to debut this season. Also, Tyler and Sam are joined by MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson to preview the upcoming Major League campaign, and Benjamin Hill brings along some of the best Minor League crooked numbers from years past. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
#267: Padres prospect Ryan Weathers
July 16, 2020 13:59 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBSan Diego Padres No. 9 prospect Ryan Weathers calls into The Show Before the Show to break down his early days in Summer Camp and his added velocity on the mound. Also, Benjamin Hill brings along some New York-Penn League fun facts, and MiLB.com's Jordan Wolf discusses his recent piece on Dwight D. Eisenhower's rumored Minor League career.
#267: San Diego Padres prospect Ryan Weathers
July 15, 2020 23:16 - 1 hour - 65 MBNinth-ranked Padres prospect Ryan Weathers joins the show from his team's Summer camp in San Diego. Plus Benjamin Hill on NYPL facts and Jordan Wolf on a former president's possible cameo in the Minors.
Episode 267: Padres' Ryan Weathers
July 15, 2020 23:16 - 1 hourSan Diego Padres No. 9 prospect Ryan Weathers calls into The Show Before the Show to break down his early days in Summer Camp and his added velocity on the mound. Also, Benjamin Hill brings along some New York-Penn League fun facts, and MiLB.com's Jordan Wolf discusses his recent piece on Dwight D. Eisenhower's rumored Minor League career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...
#266: Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez
July 09, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 62 MBSeattle Mariners No. 2 prospect Julio Rodriguez talked to Tyler and Sam shortly before heading to Washington state to join his organization's Summer Camp workouts. Also, Ben shares Midwest and South Atlantic League fun facts, and MiLB.com writer Rob Terranova tells the tale of Nolan Ryan's brief but dominant Minor League career.
#266: Mariners' Julio Rodriguez
July 09, 2020 15:15 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBSecond-ranked Seattle Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez joins the show plus a look at top prospects on MLB 60-man player pools for the 2020 season.
Episode 266: Mariners' Julio Rodriguez
July 09, 2020 15:15 - 1 hourSeattle Mariners No. 2 prospect Julio Rodriguez talked to Tyler and Sam shortly before heading to Washington state to join his organization's Summer Camp workouts. Also, Ben shares Midwest and South Atlantic League fun facts, and MiLB.com writer Rob Terranova tells the tale of Nolan Ryan's brief but dominant Minor League career. 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://podca...
#265: Why we love Minor League Baseball
July 02, 2020 12:33 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBWith the news now official that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been canceled, we hear from a dozen top prospects as well as every MiLB.com writer on what makes the Minor Leagues so special to all of us.
Episode 265: Why we love Minor League Baseball
July 02, 2020 12:33 - 1 hourWith the news now official that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been canceled, we hear from a dozen top prospects as well as every MiLB.com writer on what makes the Minor Leagues so special to all of us. 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
#264: Discussing MLB's planned return
June 25, 2020 13:40 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBTyler and Sam open this week's edition of The Show Before the Show with a full discussion on the impending return of Major League Baseball and what it will mean for top prospects. Also, Benjamin Hill shares an inspiring Father's Day story from Double-A Mississippi, and MiLB.com's Gerard Gilberto talks about prospects that are still awaiting their comebacks after injury-riddled 2019 seasons.
#264: Discussing baseball's planned return
June 24, 2020 23:07 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBMLB's 2020 season is set for July. This week, Sam and Tyler discuss what that means for prospects including taxi squads, a potentially expanded fall slate and more. Plus Benjamin Hill and Gerard Gilberto join the show.
Episode 264: Discussing MLB's planned return
June 24, 2020 23:07 - 55 minutesTyler and Sam open this week's edition of The Show Before the Show with a full discussion on the impending return of Major League Baseball and what it will mean for top prospects. Also, Benjamin Hill shares an inspiring Father's Day story from Double-A Mississippi, and MiLB.com's Gerard Gilberto talks about prospects that are still awaiting their comebacks after injury-riddled 2019 seasons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...
#263: Royals prospect Bobby Witt Jr.
June 18, 2020 13:44 - 1 hour - 59 MBRoyals top prospect Bobby Witt Jr. joins this week's The Show Before the Show to share memories of his experience going second overall in the 2019 Draft and those of growing up with his Major League pitcher father of the same name. Also, Benjamin Hill discusses the Staten Island Yankees' ties to the latest Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson movie, and MiLB.com's Brian Stultz tells the tale of Indians pick Tanner Burns and his dad Mike.
#263: Kansas City Royals top prospect Bobby Witt Jr.
June 17, 2020 20:54 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBTop Kansas City Royals prospect Bobby Witt Jr. joins the show to reflect on his draft year in 2019 and waiting for baseball in 2020.
Episode 263: Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.
June 17, 2020 20:54 - 1 hourRoyals top prospect Bobby Witt Jr. joins this week's The Show Before the Show to share memories of his experience going second overall in the 2019 Draft and those of growing up with his Major League pitcher father of the same name. Also, Benjamin Hill discusses the Staten Island Yankees' ties to the latest Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson movie, and MiLB.com's Brian Stultz tells the tale of Indians pick Tanner Burns and his dad Mike. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
#262: Draft recap, Orioles' Adley Rutschman
June 12, 2020 14:20 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBTyler and Sam recap what was surprising and what wasn't from the first round of this year's First-Year Player Draft. Speaking of the Draft, Nationwide ambassador and last year's first overall pick Adley Rutschman swings by to discuss the process that took him to the Orioles system and his first experiences in the Minor Leagues. Also, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Adam Giardino discusses The Black Play-by-Play Broadcaster Grant initiative, and Benjamin Hill shares some fun facts from the C...
#262: Draft recap; Top Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman; Adam Giardino on Black Broadcaster Initiative
June 11, 2020 21:37 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBSam and Tyler recap the Draft's first round, Baltimore Orioles top prospect Adley Rutschman joins the show and Minor League radio broadcaster Adam Giardino on the Black Play-by-Play Broadcaster Grant initiative
Episode 262: Draft recap, Orioles' Adley Rutschman
June 11, 2020 21:37 - 1 hourTyler and Sam recap what was surprising and what wasn't from the first round of this year's First-Year Player Draft. Speaking of the Draft, Nationwide ambassador and last year's first overall pick Adley Rutschman swings by to discuss the process that took him to the Orioles system and his first experiences in the Minor Leagues. Also, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Adam Giardino discusses The Black Play-by-Play Broadcaster Grant initiative, and Benjamin Hill shares some fun facts from the C...
#261: Draft preview, Marlins' JJ Bleday
June 09, 2020 15:02 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBTyler and Sam preview the 2020 First-Year Player Draft coming this week on Wednesday and Thursday by touching on the new five-round format and the likelihood that Spencer Torkelson goes first overall. Also, Marlins No. 2 prospect JJ Bleday joins the show to discuss his Draft experience from last year and his early tastes of pro ball.
#261: Draft preview, Marlins prospect J.J. Bleday
June 08, 2020 20:59 - 40 minutes - 37 MBSam and Tyler preview this week's MLB First-Year Player Draft and talk with last year's fourth overall pick and current No. 2 Marlins prospect J.J. Bleday
Episode 261: 2020 Draft preview, Marlins' JJ Bleday
June 08, 2020 20:59 - 41 minutesTyler and Sam preview the 2020 First-Year Player Draft coming this week on Wednesday and Thursday by touching on the new five-round format and the likelihood that Spencer Torkelson goes first overall. Also, Marlins No. 2 prospect JJ Bleday joins the show to discuss his Draft experience from last year and his early tastes of pro ball. 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://...
#260: Royals' Nick Heath, Mariners' Jarred Kelenic
June 03, 2020 22:47 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBKansas City Royals No. 26 prospect Nick Heath talks extensively on life in the wake of George Floyd's death, protests, using his platform for good, and his career in baseball. Top Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic also joins the show.
Episode 260: Royals' Nick Heath, Mariners' Jarred Kelenic
June 03, 2020 22:47 - 1 hourKansas City Royals No. 26 prospect Nick Heath talks extensively on life in the wake of George Floyd's death, peaceful protests, the ways he uses his platform for good and his career in baseball. Seattle Mariners top prospect and Nationwide ambassador Jarred Kelenic also breaks down his road toward the Major Leagues, and MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill details how the Rocky Mountain Vibes have found a new way to draw fans safely to the ballpark. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
#259: Dodgers prospect Josiah Gray
May 28, 2020 14:10 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBLos Angeles Dodgers No. 3 prospect Josiah Gray joins The Show Before the Show to discuss his preparations in Arizona, his past as a Division II two-way player and his proximity to the Majors. Also, Ben brings some Southern League fun facts, and MiLB.com's Andrew Battifarano shares the Minor League history of NHL legend Doug Harvey.
#259: No. 3 Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Josiah Gray
May 27, 2020 21:02 - 1 hour - 63 MBThird-ranked Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Josiah Gray joins the show for a lengthy conversation plus MiLB.com writers Benjamin Hill and Andrew Battifarano.
Episode 259: Dodgers' Josiah Gray
May 27, 2020 21:02 - 1 hourLos Angeles Dodgers No. 3 prospect Josiah Gray joins The Show Before the Show to discuss his preparations in Arizona, his past as a Division II two-way player and his proximity to the Majors. Also, Ben brings some Southern League fun facts, and MiLB.com's Andrew Battifarano shares the Minor League history of NHL legend Doug Harvey. 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://po...
#258: Royals prospect Kris Bubic
May 21, 2020 14:12 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBSixth-ranked Kansas City Royals prospect Kris Bubic joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his big-game experience and the growth that made him the 2019 Minor League leader in strikeouts. Also, Benjamin Hill brings some Eastern League fun facts to the podcast, and MiLB.com's Jordan Wolf discusses the forgotten story of Minor League legend Elliot Bigelow.
#258: Kansas City Royals No. 6 prospect Kris Bubic
May 20, 2020 22:41 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBSixth-ranked Kansas City Royals prospect Kris Bubic joins the show plus another MLB The Show 20 roster selection for Sam and Tyler and appearances from MiLB.com writers Benjamin Hill and Jordan Wolf.
Episode 258: Royals' Kris Bubic
May 20, 2020 22:41 - 1 hourSixth-ranked Kansas City Royals prospect Kris Bubic joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his big-game experience and the growth that made him the 2019 Minor League leader in strikeouts. Also, Benjamin Hill brings some Eastern League fun facts to the podcast, and MiLB.com's Jordan Wolf discusses the forgotten story of Minor League legend Elliot Bigelow. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
#257: Rockies prospect Ryan Vilade
May 14, 2020 14:04 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBFourth-ranked Colorado Rockies prospect Ryan Vilade joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his improved hitting in 2019 and his hope to find a defensive home in Denver. Also, Benjamin Hill brings Pacific Coast League facts and opens a set of Major League cards from 1988 on air, and Josh Jackson dives into the history of the Miami Sun Sox.
#257: Colorado Rockies No. 4 prospect Ryan Vilade
May 13, 2020 22:32 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBFourth-ranked Colorado Rockies prospect Ryan Vilade joins the show plus an update on the MLB Draft and visits with Benjamin Hill and Josh Jackson.
Episode 257: Rockies' Ryan Vilade
May 13, 2020 22:32 - 1 hourFourth-ranked Colorado Rockies prospect Ryan Vilade joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his improved hitting in 2019 and his hope to find a defensive home in Denver. Also, Benjamin Hill brings Pacific Coast League facts and opens a set of Major League cards from 1988 on air, and Josh Jackson dives into the history of the Miami Sun Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
#256: Giants prospect Sean Hjelle
May 07, 2020 13:44 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBNinth-ranked San Francisco Giants prospect Sean Hjelle joins this week's The Show Before the Show episode to discuss what's made him an effective pitcher at 6-foot-11 and how he's climbed through the ranks toward the Bay Area. Also, Ben brings some International League fun facts from his latest MiLB.com piece, and Gerard Gilberto goes deeper into his story on New York Mets pitching prospect Tommy Wilson and his father who you might know as Biff Tannen.
#256: San Francisco Giants No. 9 prospect Sean Hjelle
May 06, 2020 21:40 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBNinth-ranked San Francisco Giants prospect Sean Hjelle joins the show plus MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill and Gerard Gilberto and another video game matchup coming for Sam and Tyler
Episode 256: Giants' Sean Hjelle
May 06, 2020 21:40 - 1 hourNinth-ranked San Francisco Giants prospect Sean Hjelle joins this week's The Show Before the Show episode to discuss what's made him an effective pitcher at 6-foot-11 and how he's climbed through the ranks toward the Bay Area. Also, Ben brings some International League fun facts from his latest MiLB.com piece, and Gerard Gilberto goes deeper into his story on New York Mets pitching prospect Tommy Wilson and his father who you might know as Biff Tannen. To learn more about listener data and o...
#255: Astros prospect Korey Lee
May 01, 2020 13:47 - 56 minutes - 52 MBHouston Astros No. 8 prospect Korey Lee calls into The Show Before the Show to talk about how water polo may have made him a better catcher and what it's like to play as himself in MLB The Show 20. Also, Benjamin Hill brings Minor League book recommendations, and Josh Jackson tells the tale of the long-gone Fort Worth Cats.
#255: Houston Astros No. 8 prospect Korey Lee
April 30, 2020 22:03 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBEighth-ranked Houston Astros prospect Korey Lee joins the show plus Benjamin Hill on Minor League books and Josh Jackson on the historic Fort Worth Cats
Episode 255: Astros' Korey Lee
April 30, 2020 22:03 - 57 minutesHouston Astros No. 8 prospect Korey Lee calls into The Show Before the Show to talk about how water polo may have made him a better catcher and what it's like to play as himself in MLB The Show 20. Also, Benjamin Hill brings Minor League book recommendations, and Josh Jackson tells the tale of the long-gone Fort Worth Cats. 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://podcastcho...