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The Show Before the Show

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In "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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#238: Detroit Tigers No. 4 prospect Tarik Skubal 19.12.2019 59:13

Fourth-ranked Detroit Tigers prospect Tarik Skubal joins the show to talk about his breakout first full season plus a look back at the Rule 5 Draft and trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#237: Live from the Winter Meetings in San Diego 12.12.2019 55:09

Sam Dykstra, Benjamin Hill, and Fort Wayne TinCaps broadcaster John Nolan join this week's show from the Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#236: Chicago Cubs No. 3 prospect Brennen Davis 05.12.2019 1:11:50

Third-ranked Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis joins the show plus a Winter Meetings preview and rebrand breakdowns with Benjamin Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#235: Washington Nationals No. 15 prospect Ben Braymer 22.11.2019 1:06:12

Washington Nationals No. 15 prospect Ben Braymer joins the show to discuss being added to his team's 40-man roster plus Benjamin Hill on new ballparks for 2020 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#234: Top Phillies prospect Alec Bohm from Tokyo 15.11.2019 52:40

Philadelphia Phillies top prospect and USA Baseball third baseman Alec Bohm joins the show from the Premier12 tournament in Tokyo, plus a look at the first unveiling of Copa de la Diversión for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#233: Hot Stove preview 06.11.2019 1:00:46

Sam and Tyler take a look at prospects currently in action in the Premier12 tournament abroad plus a preview of what the hot stove could mean for top talent in the Minors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#232: Seattle Mariners No. 3 prospect Logan Gilbert 24.10.2019 1:02:21

Third-ranked Mariners prospect Logan Gilbert joins the show plus a look at MiLBY nominees and Kannapolis' new identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#231: Angels No. 2 prospect Brandon Marsh 16.10.2019 1:02:03

Second-ranked Angels prospect Brandon Marsh joins the show from his torrid Arizona Fall League stay plus a look at homegrown talent in the LCS and Benjamin Hill on an upcoming promo series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#230: Marlins prospect Nick Neidert 10.10.2019 1:04:11

Miami's No. 11 prospect Nick Neidert joins the show from the Arizona Fall League plus Benjamin Hill on the offseason's first rebrands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#229: Preseason Predictions Review 04.10.2019 1:31:48

Sam, Tyler, Josh and Kelsie look back on their preseason projections for the 2019 campaign plus Benjamin Hill on upcoming rebrands and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#228: Red Sox's Tanner Houck 27.09.2019 1:05:16

No. 5 Red Sox prospect Tanner Houck discusses his move to a starting role in the AFL. Tyler and Sam talk about prospect BABIP in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#227: MiLB Postseason Recap 20.09.2019 1:04:17

The Minor League playoffs are in the books and we recap them with a visit from Columbus' Daniel Johnson at the Triple-A National Championship Game plus an AFL preview and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#226: Mets prospect Matthew Allan 13.09.2019 1:08:10

Fourth-ranked Mets prospect Matthew Allan joins the show to discuss his whirlwind first year in pro ball plus a playoff recap, Benjamin Hill and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#225: Phillies No. 3 Bryson Stott 06.09.2019 1:04:49

Third-ranked Philadelphia Phillies prospect Bryson Stott joins the show to talk about his debut season in the Minors plus a Triple-A playoff preview and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#224: Postseason Preview 31.08.2019 45:52

Sam and Tyler preview the Minor League postseason plus potential September call-ups and the Arizona Fall League. Plus Benjamin Hill joins the show from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#223: A's prospect Sean Murphy 22.08.2019 58:45

Oakland A's No. 3 prospect Sean Murphy joins the show upon his return to Triple-A Las Vegas plus a look at stories to watch in the season's final few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#222: Dodgers prospect DJ Peters 15.08.2019 50:32

No. 13 Los Angeles Dodgers prospect DJ Peters joins The Show Before the Show to talk about an exciting Triple-A Oklahoma City team as well as his transition to the Minors' top level. Also, Tyler and Sam break down the Joe Bauman Home Run Award race, and Ben brings details on how Double-A Amarillo is going to bat for the family of pitcher Lake Bachar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

#222: Dodgers prospect DJ Peters 15.08.2019 50:32

Dodgers No. 13 prospect DJ Peters joins the show to discuss his impressive season with Triple-A Oklahoma City plus a look at record chases in the season's final month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#221: Reds prospect Jameson Hannah 08.08.2019 1:08:04

Reds No. 10 prospect Jameson Hannah calls into the show to talk about his transition from the A's system following a trade last week. Also, Tyler and Sam preview the final month of the 2019 season, and Ben offers perspective on the culinary delights of the new park in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#220: Trade Deadline breakdown 02.08.2019 1:01:56

Tyler and Sam recap a busy Trade Deadline that saw several prospects move to new organizations before 4 p.m. ET on July 31. Also, Ben is back from his road trips to Las Vegas and Fresno. He shares a story about one very special promotion in Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#219: Cleveland's Ethan Hankins 25.07.2019 1:08:36

No. 9 Cleveland Indians prospect Ethan Hankins joins The Show Before the Show to break down his impressive season at Class A Short Season Mahoning Valley. Also, Tyler and Sam discuss the week's big promotions, and Ben calls in with Josh Jackson from the road in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#218: D-backs' Alek Thomas 18.07.2019 1:03:54

No. 7 Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Alek Thomas joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his Futures Game experience and how he uses his status as a second-round pick as motivation. Also, Tyler and Sam preview the Trade Deadline, and Ben brings tales from his trips to Syracuse and Auburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#217: Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez 11.07.2019 50:52

Baltimore Orioles top prospect Grayson Rodriguez talks to Sam from the American League clubhouse at the 2019 Futures Game. Also, Tyler and Sam recap the summer's biggest prospect showcase, and Ben has details on Charleston's Helen McGuckin Night, perhaps the most bizarre promotion of the 2019 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#216: Brewers' Devin Williams 05.07.2019 1:05:35

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams joins the show to discuss his journey to this year's All-Star Futures Game. Also, Tyler and Sam break down the Futures Game rosters, and Ben wraps up his trip to Amarillo, Albuquerque and El Paso. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#215: Twins' Brent Rooker 28.06.2019 1:00:51

Minnesota Twins No. 7 prospect Brent Rooker talks to The Show Before the Show about his All-Star first half at Triple-A Rochester. Also, Tyler and Sam break down Wander Franco's move to Class A Advanced, and MiLB.com's Josh Jackson calls in to discuss Portland's Whoopie Pie promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices