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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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#214: Rays' Chris Betts 20.06.2019 53:23

Tampa Bay Rays prospect Chris Betts joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his big week that saw him win two Midwest League Home Run Derbies and celebrate both with bat flips for the ages. Also, Tyler and Sam break down who and what stood out in the first half of the season at the Class A and Class A Advanced levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#213: Triple-A All-Star votes 14.06.2019 1:16:21

Tyler and Sam use this week's episode of The Show Before the Show to make their selections on the Triple-A All-Star ballot, presented by the Grilling All-Stars. Also, Ben calls in from his first trip to Amarillo, Texas, where he is taking in all things Sod Poodles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#212: 2019 Draft coverage, Nats' Rutledge 06.06.2019 1:08:01

Tyler and Sam break down the 2019 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, and Kelsie Heneghan joins in with a pre-Draft interview with Nationals first-rounder Jackson Rutledge. Also, Ben provides details on the MiLB Pride initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#211: Rangers' Tim Dillard 30.05.2019 1:07:29

Texas Rangers righty Tim Dillard joins the show to talk about his record-setting career with Triple-A Nashville, his social media persona and more. Plus, Tyler and Sam preview the 2019 Draft, and Ben has details on on the Rochester Hustlers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#210: Mets' Anthony Kay 23.05.2019 1:02:47

Mets No. 7 prospect Anthony Kay joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his impressive start to the season for Double-A Binghamton. Tyler and Sam break down Triple-A Reno's crazy offensive performance earlier this week, and Ben discusses the suite life in Fayetteville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#209: Pirates' Trayvon Robinson 16.05.2019 1:00:08

Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand Tryavon Robinson joins the show to tell the story of his return to the Minor Leagues after he spent the last three years in independent ball. Also, Tyler and Sam discuss the promotions of Keston Hiura and Austin Riley, and Ben says goodbye to the Ben's Biz Blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#208: Angels' Patrick Sandoval 10.05.2019 1:03:52

Los Angeles Angels No. 12 prospect Patrick Sandoval joins The Show Before the Show to talk about building on his 2018 breakout season and his first trip to Triple-A. Also, Tyler and Sam bring news of the return of Alex Kirilloff, and Ben is back with stories from his road trip to Fayetteville, Lynchburg and Richmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#207: Erie pitching coach Mark Johnson 03.05.2019 58:38

Double-A Erie pitching coach Mark Johnson joins the podcast to talk about his staff that has already thrown two no-hitters this season, including one by Casey Mize in his Eastern League debut. Also, Tyler and Sam offer picks for April's best performers, and Ben calls in from his first trip to Fayetteville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emergency Vladcast: The time has arrived 25.04.2019 26:01

Finally, finally, finally. The game's top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is on his way to the Majors and will debut with the Blue Jays on Friday. Tyler and Sam sound the sirens and do an emergency podcast on what to expect from Vlad Jr.'s arrival in The Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#206: Red Sox prospect Marcus Wilson 25.04.2019 1:11:54

Newest Red Sox prospect Marcus Wilson calls into the podcast to discuss his trade from the D-backs, Tyler and Sam break down Will Benson's four-homer game with Class A Lake County and Ben discusses Omaha's embrace of the Potholes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#205: Brewers' Zack Brown 18.04.2019 1:00:04

Milwaukee Brewers No. 6 prospect Zack Brown talks about his transition to Triple-A, Tyler and Sam break down their favorite early-season performances and Ben rolls out his first road trip of 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#204: White Sox prospect Micker Adolfo 11.04.2019 1:05:39

No. 8 White Sox prospect Micker Adolfo joins the podcast to talk about his early impressions of Double-A and his return from multiple injuries, including the latest that required Tommy John surgery. Also, Tyler and Sam break down first-week standouts, and Ben has details on how Myrtle Beach is honoring local heroes from Hurricane Florence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

#203: Opening Night Megacast with MacKenzie Gore 04.04.2019 2:04:14

It's the first day of the 2019 Minor League Baseball season! Tyler Maun, Sam Dykstra, Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson celebrate by providing their predictions for best lineups, pitching staffs, overall teams and so much more. Benjamin Hill also has his picks for most intriguing promotions for the year to come. Padres No. 2 prospect MacKenzie Gore joins the show to preview his second full season a...

#202: Dodgers' Dustin May 29.03.2019 1:05:52

A few days after pitching at Dodger Stadium, No. 69 overall prospect Dustin May joins the show to discuss his impressive spring and proximity to the Majors. Also, Tyler and Sam preview the 2019 Major League season, and Ben brings info on this year's batch of Minor League anniversary logos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#201: Padres' Todd Van Steensel 22.03.2019 1:13:43

Tyler and Sam wrap up their trips to Arizona and Florida, Ben has all the details on the new Copa de la Diversion identities for 2019 and San Diego Padres relief prospect Todd Van Steensel takes us through the arduous life of a Minor League free agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#200: Yankees' Trevor Stephan 14.03.2019 1:17:29

New York Yankees No. 8 prospect Trevor Stephan talks from Tampa about his time in Major League camp and his expectations for the 2019 season. Sam brings more stories about his Spring Training time in Florida, and both he and Tyler look back on the 200-episode run of The Show Before the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#199: Marlins' Connor Scott 07.03.2019 1:02:19

Miami Marlins No. 6 prospect Connor Scott provides a breakdown of his first Spring Training and his introduction to the organization's rebuild. Also, Tyler and Sam preview their trips to Arizona and Florida and run down MiLB.com's overall Farm System Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#198: Cubs' Nico Hoerner 28.02.2019 1:14:39

Cubs No. 2 prospect Nico Hoerner joins the show to recap an eventful first year in pro ball and look forward to his second season. Also, Tyler and Sam provide early spring storylines, and Ben has details on how Altoona is using an RV to promote ticket sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#197: Nationals' Sterling Sharp 21.02.2019 1:10:24

Washington Nationals No. 9 prospect Sterling Sharp calls into the show from Spring Training to talk about his development as a sinkerballer and his dunking ability. Also, Tyler and Sam break down how the Manny Machado signing affects the Padres farm, and Ben has details on Chattanooga's connection to the K-pop band BTS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#196: Blue Jays' Kevin Smith 14.02.2019 1:14:44

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kevin Smith calls into the show from Dunedin to talk about his start to Spring Training and how he's broken out early in his pro career. Also, Tyler and Sam go over Kyler Murray's decision, and Ben has more details on Hartford's peanut ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#195: Phillies-Marlins blockbuster 08.02.2019 57:47

Tyler and Sam break down Thursday's big trade that sent top prospect Sixto Sanchez to the Marlins and All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies while Ben brings news from a big week in promo announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#194: Reds' Jonathan India 31.01.2019 1:06:09

Fresh off being named MLB.com's No. 53 overall prospect, Reds third baseman Jonathan India joins the show to talk about his long 2018 season and the trade rumors around him. Also, Tyler and Sam break down the rest of the Top 100, and Ben and Kelsie have details on Fresno's new look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#193: Atlanta's Kyle Muller 25.01.2019 1:19:40

Atlanta's No. 12 prospect Kyle Muller joins the show to talk about his breakout 2018 season and his work with Driveline this winter. Also, Tyler and Sam break down the new class of Hall of Famers, and Ben discusses defunct Minor League ballparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#192: Cleveland's Bobby Bradley 17.01.2019 1:13:33

Cleveland's No. 7 prospect Bobby Bradley joins the show to discuss his addition to the Tribe's 40-man roster and more, Sam and Tyler give their takes on the Kyler Murray saga and Ben has details on Minor League stalwarts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#191: Dodgers' Gavin Lux 10.01.2019 59:49

Los Angeles Dodgers No. 4 prospect Gavin Lux joins the show to talk about his offseason and the year ahead. Plus a review of NL and AL East prospect projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices