The Show Before the Show
528 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days 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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#175: White Sox prospect Dylan Cease
August 30, 2018 14:58 - 1 hourFresh off being shut down at his innings limit in 2018, No. 5 White Sox prospect Dylan Cease joins the final regular season episode of the show from Double-A Birmingham. Also, Tyler and Sam preview the prospects heading to the Majors in September, and Ben recaps his crab-filled visit to Aberdeen. 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
#174: Gwinnett pitching coach Reid Cornelius
August 23, 2018 15:58 - 1 hourTriple-A Gwinnett pitching coach Reid Cornelius joins the show to discuss his talented staff, Sam and Tyler break down the Michael Kopech and Bryse Wilson promotions and Ben has details on his visit to Williamsport for the Little League Classic. 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
#173: D-backs prospect Jasrado Chisholm
August 16, 2018 18:54 - 1 hourArizona Diamondbacks No. 2 prospect Jasrado Chisholm talks about his home run breakout and his Bahamian background, Sam and Tyler discuss the Major League readiness of two top prospects and Ben provides his thoughts on his trip to Staten Island. 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
#172: A Night in Brooklyn
August 10, 2018 17:06 - 49 minutesSam, Ben and Kelsie Heneghan report back from Ben's road trip to see the Brooklyn Cyclones with interviews from players and front-office staff about the goings-on at MCU Park, including the club's move to become the Brooklyn Jefes. 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
#171: New Rangers prospect Taylor Hearn
August 02, 2018 13:43 - 55 minutesTexas Rangers pitching prospect Taylor Hearn joins the show to tell the story of his trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates and to talk about his roots in the Lone Star State. Tyler and Sam recap the trade deadline, and Ben has more details on his discussion with Dale Murphy in Bristol. 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
#170: Orioles prospect DL Hall
July 26, 2018 13:38 - 59 minutesBaltimore Orioles No. 3 prospect DL Hall joins the show from Class A Delmarva to discuss his place in the organization's rebuild. Also, Tyler and Sam offer their early trade reactions, and Ben returns from the road with more stories from North Carolina and Virginia. 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
#169: Giants prospect Shaun Anderson
July 19, 2018 16:24 - 59 minutesSan Francisco Giants No. 7 prospect Shaun Anderson joins the show to talk about his promotion to Triple-A and what it's like to go through a trade from the player perspective. Plus, Tyler and Sam have a Futures Game recap, and Ben checks in from his road trip through the southeast. 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
#168: Blue Jays prospect T.J. Zeuch
July 13, 2018 14:26 - 51 minutesToronto Blue Jays prospect T.J. Zeuch breaks down his groundball-based approach from the Eastern League All-Star Game, Tyler and Sam look ahead to the Futures Game and Ben previews his upcoming trip through the southeast. 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
#167: Rangers prospect Jonathan Hernandez
July 06, 2018 05:06 - 1 hourTexas Rangers No. 13 prospect Jonathan Hernandez joins the show to talk about his breakout year and his international signing story, plus Tyler and Sam provide some midseason farm-system grades and Ben discusses Las Monarcas de Eugene. 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
#166: Erie manager Andrew Graham
June 28, 2018 13:28 - 1 hourDouble-A Erie manager Andrew Graham joins the show to talk about his loaded roster in the Detroit Tigers organization, Tyler and Sam take a look back at the month of June and Ben has the details on the Grizzlies' Coming to Fresno promotion. 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
#165: Rockies' Garrett Hampson
June 22, 2018 05:16 - 1 hourColorado Rockies No. 6 prospect Garrett Hampson joins the show to talk about his fast rise. Tyler and Sam break down all the big prospect promotions throughout the Minor Leagues. Ben returns from his trip through the Midwest. 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
#164: Cardinals' Andrew Knizner
June 14, 2018 15:48 - 1 hourAndrew Knizner talks about his climb from Cardinals seventh-rounder to top-10 catching prospect. Tyler and Sam preview short-season ball. Ben has details on his upcoming trip through the Midwest. 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
#163: Draft pick Anthony Seigler
June 07, 2018 16:08 - 1 hourCatcher Anthony Seigler talks to the podcast before going to the Yankees in the first round, Tyler and Sam break down this year's top picks and Ben has the details on Syracuse's tribute to the Brannock Device. 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
#162: Yankees' Ryan Bollinger
May 31, 2018 15:33 - 1 hourYankees left-hander Ryan Bollinger discusses his road to The Show that took him through Australia and Germany, and Tyler and Sam offer a 2018 Draft preview. 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
#161: Red Sox prospect C.J. Chatham
May 24, 2018 15:50 - 58 minutesBoston's No. 10 prospect C.J. Chatham discusses his breakout (and healthier) start to the season, plus a conversation about why the Angels have been the most aggressive farm system in terms of promotions so far. 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
#160: Prospect finishing school
May 17, 2018 15:51 - 1 hourWhen a super prospect like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showcases he's got little left to prove in the Minors by Double-A, is a stop in Triple-A worthwhile? That and much more on this week's show. 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
#159: Potomac manager Tripp Keister
May 10, 2018 13:43 - 54 minutesClass A Advanced Potomac manager Tripp Keister joins the show to talk about his talented club that includes Juan Soto and Carter Kieboom, plus Tyler and Sam offer reaction to injuries around 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
#158: Mets' Peter Alonso
May 03, 2018 16:04 - 1 hourNew York Mets No. 4 prospect Peter Alonso joins the show to talk about his hot start with Double-A Binghamton, plus Tyler and Sam offer other reflections on the first month of the Minor League 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
#157: Athletics' Jesus Luzardo
April 26, 2018 15:41 - 1 hourJesus Luzardo, the Oakland Athletics' No. 2 prospect, joins the show to talk about his scorching start to the season and early promotion to Double-A, plus Tyler and Sam give their Ronald Acuna Jr. reactions. 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
#156: Early season reaction, RiverDogs promos
April 19, 2018 16:24 - 52 minutesSam and Tyler are back to discuss some of the biggest storylines of the early season for prospects in the Minors and those graduating, plus Ben and Tyler interview members of the Charleston RiverDogs front office to get an in-depth look at their recent colorful promo. 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
#155: New Hampshire manager John Schneider
April 11, 2018 16:05 - 1 hourDouble-A New Hampshire manager John Schneider calls into the podcast to talk about how he handles mega Blue Jays prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. Also, Tyler and Sam break down the first week in the Minors, and Ben discusses Kannapolis's autism initiative. 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
#154: Reds' Nick Senzel; Opening Day megacast
April 04, 2018 15:29 - 1 hourTop Reds prospect Nick Senzel joins the show, plus Kelsie Heneghan, Josh Jackson and Benjamin Hill stop by with hosts Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra for a Minor League Opening Day Megacast season preview. 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
#153: Prospects in the big leagues
March 29, 2018 18:19 - 1 hourHappy MLB Opening Day! Tyler and Sam break down which prospects are opening the 2018 season in the Majors and which could help their clubs make runs toward the postseason. Ben also previews the first three of his planned road trips for the upcoming year. 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
#152: Eloy Jimenez and Fernando Tatis Jr.
March 22, 2018 14:40 - 1 hourFrom Spring Training in Arizona, Josh Jackson catches up with top White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez and Tyler Maun talks with top Padres prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. Back in New York, Sam Dykstra and Benjamin Hill discuss MiLB's new Copa de la Diversion initiative. 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
#151: Marlins prospect Lewis Brinson
March 15, 2018 15:50 - 1 hourTyler and Sam open up the latest edition of The Show Before the Show with a lengthy discussion on Minor League Baseball's upcoming changes to the extra-innings rules. Also, Marlins top prospect Lewis Brinson talks to Sam about his first Spring Training with his hometown team and what he wants Miami fans to know about the club after a busy offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...
#150: Phillies prospect Adam Haseley
March 08, 2018 16:23 - 47 minutesPhiladelphia Phillies first-rounder Adam Haseley joins the show from his first Spring Training camp in Clearwater, Florida. Sam and Tyler also break down more news from Spring Training while Kelsie Heneghan joins to talk about the best farm systems for pitching. 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
#149: Rays farm director Mitch Lukevics
March 02, 2018 15:04 - 1 hourTampa Bay Rays director of Minor League operations Mitch Lukevics calls into this week's The Show Before the Show to discuss Brent Honeywell's Tommy John surgery and the organization's prospect depth. Also, Tyler and Sam present their picks for top Spring Training performers so far and dive into MiLB.com's Farm System Rankings based on position players. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...
#148: Braves prospect Austin Riley
February 22, 2018 14:11 - 54 minutesNo. 97 overall prospect and Braves third baseman Austin Riley calls into the podcast from Orlando to talk about his relationship with Chipper Jones and his growth at the hot corner. Also, Tyler and Sam discuss the Forrest Whitley suspension news, and Ben brings news of the Omaha Runzas. 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
#147: Brewers' Corbin Burnes
February 15, 2018 15:50 - 1 hourNo. 69 overall prospect Corbin Burnes calls into The Show Before the Show after reporting to Spring Training camp with the Milwaukee Brewers. Tyler and Sam provide some Spring Training-Olympics crossover talk, and Ben is back to discuss the Minors' largest attendance increases. 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
#146: Remembering the Maine Guides
February 08, 2018 14:50 - 1 hourTyler and Sam are joined by their MiLB.com colleague Josh Jackson to discuss his piece on the short-lived Triple-A Maine Guides. The co-hosts also talk about their favorite pitcher-catcher combos ahead of Spring Training reporting dates next week. 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
#145: Breaking down new Top 100
February 01, 2018 15:02 - 1 hourSam and Tyler discuss MLB Pipeline's new Top 100 Prospects list for 2018 and last week's Brewers-Marlins trade, plus Ben provides info on Greeneville's new logos, Minor League-Super Bowl connections and more. 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
#144: Toledo's Kirby Puckett Caper
January 25, 2018 23:41 - 54 minutesThis is as close to Serial as The Show Before the Show will ever get. The Toledo Mud Hens needed help from the public in identifying Kirby Puckett's number with the club in 1984. Did they get it? 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
#143: Marlins' Braxton Garrett
January 18, 2018 14:09 - 1 hourMiami Marlins No. 4 prospect Braxton Garrett calls into this week's podcast to talk about his Tommy John rehab process and his organization's rebuild. Tyler and Sam break down the latest Pirates trades and offer up some pitches on Minor League-inspired Black Mirror episodes. 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
#142: SWB radio voice Adam Marco
January 11, 2018 18:23 - 46 minutesNew Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Adam Marco talks to Ben and Sam about moving up from Class A West Virginia and gives his crack at some home run calls. Also on this week's episode, Tyler and Sam discuss the Gerrit Cole trade that almost was and potential designated hitter prospects. 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
#141: Mariners' Evan White
January 04, 2018 15:37 - 1 hourSeattle Mariners first-rounder Evan White joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his first offseason and his work to become a fantastic defender at first base. Tyler and Sam present some of their AL and NL resolutions for 2018, and Ben offers up some of the first promotions of the new year. 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
#140: Best of 2017
December 30, 2017 13:17 - 2 hoursWith the calendar year coming to a close, The Show Before the Show presents some of its best and most memorable interviews from 2017 with some of the game's top prospects and newsmakers. 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
#139: Dodgers' Brandon Gomes
December 21, 2017 14:14 - 51 minutesLos Angeles Dodgers director of player development Brandon Gomes joins The Show Before the Show podcast to discuss taking over for Gabe Kapler and some of the pitching prospects in the system. Also, Tyler and Sam break down this week's trade between the Giants and Rays, and Ben talks about what he saw on the floor of the Winter Meetings Trade Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....
#138: It's Winter Meetings time
December 13, 2017 14:40 - 1 hourWith the Winter Meetings in full swing, Tyler and Sam come together to talk about Shohei Ohtani's signing with the Angels and the prospect implications in the Giancarlo Stanton deal. Benjamin Hill also joins from Orlando to take you behind the scenes from the Minor League portion of the Meetings. A's special assistant Grady Fuson is this week's guest after he won both the Sheldon "Chief" Bender and Scout of the Year awards for his years working in player development and scouting. To learn mo...
#137: Blue Jays' Anthony Alford
December 07, 2017 14:12 - 1 hourToronto Blue Jays prospect Anthony Alford calls into the show from his winter league stint in Mexico to discuss his time south of the border and his Major League debut. Also, Tyler and Sam go over Kevin Maitan's signing with the Angels, and Ben talks about redesigns in Augusta and Hudson Valley. 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
#136: Angels' Michael Hermosillo
November 30, 2017 14:50 - 1 hourLos Angeles Angels prospect Michael Hermosillo joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about how he went from 28th-round pick to 40-man roster member. Tyler and Sam discuss biggest prospect busts, and Ben brings news of the Mexican League's move to Laredo, Texas. 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
TSBTS Special: Braves punished
November 22, 2017 17:05 - 41 minutesIt may be a holiday week, but big news in the world of Minor League Baseball led Tyler and Sam to have an emergency podcast. Major League Baseball hammered the Braves with the loss of 13 prospects Tuesday due to international signing violations. The guys discuss what it means for the organization, players and the future of the international market. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....
#135: AFL fantasy draft
November 16, 2017 15:16 - 1 hourThe Show Before the Show hosts Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra are joined by MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan for a three-team fantasy draft using players from this year's Arizona Fall League. Which team do you think is best? 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
#134: Royals' Nick Pratto
November 09, 2017 14:28 - 1 hourThis week's Minor League Baseball podcast features remembrances of Roy Halladay, Daniel Flores and Rick Hader (more commonly known as Myron Noodleman). Also, top Royals prospect Nick Pratto joins the show to talk about the start to his pro 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#133: Astros' J.B. Bukauskas
October 26, 2017 18:36 - 57 minutesHouston Astros first-rounder J.B. Bukauskas calls into the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about watching his new organization's run to the World Series. Tyler and Sam discuss early Arizona Fall League storylines, and Ben will make you hungry with talk of team food names. 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
#132: Dodgers' Will Smith
October 19, 2017 14:07 - 1 hourLos Angeles Dodgers prospect Will Smith joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about his time in the Arizona Fall League while Sam, Tyler and Ben break down how expansion could affect the Minors from player development and business standpoints. 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
#131: Arizona Fall League preview
October 12, 2017 14:09 - 55 minutesWith the Arizona Fall League season starting this week, Tyler and Sam provide their picks for best teams, MVP and potential surprise performers. Ben breaks down the news of a new stadium coming to Las Vegas. 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
#130: Orioles' Austin Hays
October 06, 2017 16:30 - 1 hourBaltimore Orioles prospect Austin Hays joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to break down his impressive 2017 season that saw him climb from Class A Advanced Frederick all the way to the big leagues. Tyler and Sam also discuss the toughest picks in this year's MiLBY Awards categories. 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
#129: D-backs' Jon Duplantier
September 28, 2017 14:16 - 1 hourArizona Diamondbacks prospect Jon Duplantier talks to the Minor League Baseball podcast about his breakout season in which he posted a 1.39 ERA over 136 innings. Sam and Tyler give their positional picks for an All-MiLB Team, and Ben calls in from the Promo Seminar in Greenville. 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
#128: Revisiting preseason predictions
September 21, 2017 14:24 - 1 hourTyler and Sam are joined this week by MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson as they see what went right and what went wrong with their preseason Minor League predictions. Also, Sam spoke to Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jake Bauers before the Triple-A National Championship Game, and Ben gives some of his Crooked Numbers from the 2017 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 ...
#127: Twins' Nick Gordon
September 14, 2017 14:05 - 51 minutesMinnesota Twins prospect Nick Gordon joins The Show Before the Show to discuss his role in Double-A Chattanooga's run to a Southern League title. Tyler and Sam break down other championship winners, and Ben discusses the Astros' move out of Rookie-level Greeneville. 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