The Show Before the Show

Bowling Green GM Eric C. Leach talks bout what the club is doing to help residents of the community after tornados devastated the area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minor League Winter Meetings are still on, and this week’s episode focuses on the annual event that returned for 2021. Kelsie Heneghan talks with Ben and Tyler about this year’s experience in Orlando, and Eugene's Kennedy Schull joins the show after winning MiLB’s Future Star Award. Also, Josh takes everyone for a ride through history in Ghosts of the Minors.   Learn more about your ad choices...

David Kronheim, a.k.a. the Number Tamer, talks to Ben and Sam about his breakdown of 2021 Minor League attendance figures. Tyler, Sam and Ben also review more ballpark guides from San Jose and Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beloit VP of entertainment Maria Valentyn details the club's new Sky Carp identity. Tyler and Sam talk housing policy changes for 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Albuquerque Isotopes GM John Traub talks about the Food Network’s visit to the ballpark. Also, Tyler and Sam preview the Fall Stars Game, and Josh goes back to the dog days in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler and Sam draft their own 2021 Arizona Fall League squads. Also, Ben previews Logovember, and Josh spins another Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toledo's Mike Keedy talks about how the front office works year-round for MiLB and ECHL teams. Also, Tyler and Sam go over early AFL storylines, and Ben and Tyler discuss their recent Ballpark Guides on Myrtle Beach and Lynchburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Ortiz and Jonathan Bravo celebrate Fresno's 10th Taco Truck Throwdown, coming this Saturday, by going into the history of the event and the importance of the taco in California’s Central Valley. Also, Tyler and Sam review the early days of the Arizona Fall League, and Josh adds a dash of old-timey humor in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MiLBY Awards – the annual celebration of the best in Minor League Baseball – have returned for 2021. Tyler and Sam review all eight categories and give their picks among the nominees. The pair of hosts also look at the new MiLB-Marvel partnership and discuss the early days of the Arizona Fall League. Later, Ben brings stories from the Fredericksburg Nationals, and Josh has a colorful edition o...

Erin McCormick, Gwinnett's newest GM, talks about the Final Stretch and her new role. Tyler, Sam review the 2021 MiLB champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wichita exec Bob Moullette reviews the first season of the Wind Surge. Tyler, Sam and Ben examine the MiLB playoffs from multiple angles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stockton president Pat Filippone discusses the club's celebration of the Asparagus Capital of the World. Also, Ben brings stories about the return of baseball to Double-A Somerset following serious storm damage, Tyler and Sam present MiLB.TV picks that fans can watch for free and Josh gets down right sartorial for the latest Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Double-A Erie president Greg Coleman discusses the club’s Wonders Night promotion, an event celebrating the film That Thing You Do! about a fictional band from the area. Also, Tyler and Sam recall the impacts the Minor Leagues had on the Hall of Fame Class of 2020/2021, Ben brings details of Hickory’s young but experienced mascot Baby Conrad and Josh cobbles together another edition of Ghosts of t...

Bowling Green's Leslie Martin discusses a Charleston tattoo she got in a los bet between the two Rays affiliates. Also, Tyler and Sam review prospects finishing strong, Ben gets into the history of Worcester baseball and Josh gets salty in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominic and Brennan Latkovski join the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about the origins and recent history of the ZOOperstars!, a group of entertainers known across the Minor League landscape. Also, Tyler and Sam break down farm system rankings, Ben previews his trip to Somerset and Josh features a familiar-sounding team in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Worcester VP of hospitality Cody Malone discusses setting up a new culinary scene at Polar Park. Also, Ben recaps his own trip to Worcester from last week, and Tyler Sam break down MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 100 prospects ranking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pensacola Blue Wahoos president Jonathan Griffith and executive chef Travis Wilson join the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about the origins of the Crabzilla dish and the “ugly” uniforms it inspired this week. Also, Tyler, Sam and Ben wonder where a MiLB version of the Field of Dreams game could be played. Tyler and Sam discuss Adley Rutschman’s promotion to Triple-A as well. Learn more abo...

Syracuse and Rochester GMs discuss their food-based rivalry, Ben reviews Fredericksburg's new park and Tyler and Sam talk trade additions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tulsa Drillers VP of marketing Justin Gorski joins the show to talk about the club’s popular, yet elusive Jack White bobblehead that has drawn fans from all over to ONEOK Field. Also, Ben tells the story of a NASA honoree now working for the Tennessee Smokies, Tyler and Sam break down big Trade Deadline deals and Josh presents a star-studded edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your a...

Rocket City clubhouse manager Bubba Hearn tells tales of the early days of the Trash Pandas, including ones about how he tracked down some of the firsts in the club’s history. Also, Ben returns with more stories from the road, Tyler and Sam preview the Trade Deadline and Josh gets all medical for Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hill calls in from the road for the first time since 2019 with tales of his trips to Chattanooga, Rocket City, Tennessee and Hickory. Also, Tyler and Sam recap the All-Star Futures Game and 2021 MLB Draft and preview what fans should watch for free on MiLB.TV as part of MiLB Major Fun Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresno president Derek Franks joins the podcast to describe the Grizzlies’ Reopening Weekend celebrations and the relief that came with massive sellouts around the Fourth of July. Also, Ben looks ahead to his first road trip of the 2021 season, and Tyler and Sam preview the MLB Draft and the All-Star Futures Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Triple-A Iowa’s Scott Sailor details one of the great traditions of the Minors – the Cubs’ Naturalization Ceremony that sees Des Moines-area immigrants honored on the field before they are sworn in as American citizens. Also, Ben provides details of his first road trip since 2019, Tyler and Sam break down Futures Game rosters and Josh brings a rosy disposition to Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more a...

Tyler and Sam gather for an emergency podcast, all about the Major League arrival of top overall prospect Wander Franco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lansing broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler talks about the #DemoCritiqueDay initiative. Tyler and Sam predict the next hyped MLB debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices