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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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#42: On Devenski and more with MiLB.com's Heneghan 22.01.2016 59:55

MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan joins Tyler and Sam to talk about the interesting journey of Astros pitching prospect Chris Devenski. That plus an early look at the top prospects by position and more in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#41: Talking Mariners with Andy McKay 15.01.2016 1:07:00

Andy McKay has joined the Mariners from the Rockies as Seattle's new farm director. He joins the podcast to talk about the M's system, his plan for its development and the mental approach to the game. That plus more from Tyler, Sam and Ben Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#40: Talking Reds with Jagielo, Graupe 08.01.2016 1:07:24

The Reds have been active this winter, trying to bolster their system via trade. Tyler and Sam talk to one of those acquisitions, third baseman Eric Jagielo, as well as Cincy's director of player development Jeff Graupe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#39: Previewing the 2016 NL 31.12.2015 52:50

After covering the AL last week, Sam and Tyler look at how New Year's goals will stack up for National League teams in the 2016 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#38: Previewing the 2016 AL 22.12.2015 48:22

Sam and Tyler look at how holiday wish lists and New Year's goals will stack up for American League teams in the 2016 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#37: Interview with the Braves' Aaron Blair 18.12.2015 1:02:02

In the offseason's biggest trade to date, righty Aaron Blair was dealt to Atlanta as part of the package for Shelby Miller,. Tyler and Sam talked with Blair about how he found out, what the 2015 season was like and what's ahead for him as a Brave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#36: Analyzing the Rule 5 Draft, Winter Meetings recap 11.12.2015 56:49

Tyler and Sam recap Thursday's Rule 5 Draft, where dozens of players changed teams. They also hear from Ben Hill, who was at the Winter Meetings in Nashville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#35: Interview with MiLB homer king Hessman 04.12.2015 42:37

After announcing his retirement last week, all-time Minor League home run king Mike Hessman joins Tyler and Sam to talk about his illustrious career and what's next for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#34: Interview with new Braves lefty Sean Newcomb 20.11.2015 1:09:13

Sam speaks with pitching prospect Sean Newcomb, the biggest piece heading to Atlanta from the Angels in the Andrelton Simmons trade. Ben Hill joins to discuss logo changes and rebrands across the Minors, and Tyler and Sam talk about the Padres' prospect return in the Craig Kimbrel deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#33: Interview with the Brewers' Brett Phillips 13.11.2015 1:14:51

Milwaukee's No. 2 prospect Brett Phillips talks to Tyler in Taiwan as he plays for Team USA at the Premier12 tournament. Tyler and Sam also form their Arizona Fall League dream teams with their own fun draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#32: Interview with the Orioles' Dylan Bundy 05.11.2015 1:01:26

Baltimore's No. 2 prospect Dylan Bundy made the Majors a year out of the Draft but has been derailed by injuries since. He talks to Tyler from the Arizona Fall League. That and plenty more from Sam and Ben Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#31: Interview with the Mets' Brandon Nimmo 29.10.2015 1:03:32

With the Mets in the World Series, Tyler and Sam talk to one of their top prospects, Brandon Nimmo, about watching his parent club in the Fall Classic and what baseball's like in Wyoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#30: Interview with the Pirates' Reese McGuire 23.10.2015 46:49

Pittsburgh catching prospect Reese McGuire joins the show to discuss how he's become a top defender and his experience thus far in the Arizona Fall League. In light of the Cubs' elimination, Ben joins Tyler and Sam to consider the Minors' longest championship droughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#29: A's instructional coach Justine Siegal 15.10.2015 1:00:51

Justine Siegal became the first female coach in MLB history this month. She joins the show from A's instructional league in Arizona. That and more in the latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#28: Announcing 2015 MiLBYs nominees 07.10.2015 1:14:16

Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra announce and break down nominees for the 2015 MiLBY awards. Ben Hill joins later to talk about the Promo Seminar and the Promo of the Year award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#27: Interview with Rays No. 2 prospect Blake Snell 01.10.2015 52:51

Tampa Bay's No. 2 prospect, Blake Snell, joins the show to look back on another breakout year, plus Ben Hill checks in from the Minor League Promo Seminar in Columbus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#26: Kelsie Heneghan from the Triple-A Championship 24.09.2015 56:42

MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan joins the show from El Paso to recap Fresno's victory in the Triple-A Championship Game. Benjamin Hill also talks to Tyler and Sam about both sides of the Pawtucket stadium debate now that the original plans for a Providence ballpark have fallen through. That and more storylines from the end of the 2015 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

#25: Interview with Astros prospect A.J. Reed 17.09.2015 50:02

After winning the Minor League home run crown, 2014 Golden Spikes Award winner and No. 5 Astros prospect A.J. Reed joins the show to talk about his explosive season. That and a breakdown of top prospects in the playoffs and Benjamin Hill joins to talk postseason promotions in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#24: Interview with D-backs' Dansby Swanson 10.09.2015 1:07:38

Tyler and Sam have a sweeping conversation with the top pick in the 2015 Draft, the D-backs' Dansby Swanson. He talks Vandy in the College World Series, getting picked No. 1, moving to shortstop, his interest in Forrest Gump's Lieutenant Dan and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#23: On September call-ups and Fall League rosters 03.09.2015 49:35

Sept. 1 marked one of the milestone days of the season, one in which many prospects were promoted while others learned they'd be headed to the Fall League in October. That plus Ben Hill on his New England road trip and more in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#22: Interview with Rockies SS prospect Trevor Story 27.08.2015 1:01:30

Along with the usual analysis and frivolity from Tyler Maun, Sam Dykstra and Ben Hill, Rockies shortstop prospect Trevor Story stops by to discuss, among other things, how the Troy Tulowitzki trade has opened a door for him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#21: Billy Bean talks Denson, inclusion in baseball 20.08.2015 1:11:29

Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra have an extended conversation with MLB Ambassador of Inclusion Billy Bean on David Denson's historic announcement this weekend. Tune in for that plus typically insightful prospect analysis as well as more from Ben Hill on his recent ballpark trip to the South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#20: Evaluating MLB.com's midseason top 100 13.08.2015 46:16

Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra break down MLB Pipeline's re-ranked top 100 prospects with an eye on notable risers. Plus Ben Hill has returned from a sweltering road trip in the South with tales to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#19: Trade Deadline prospect analysis 05.08.2015 59:29

With a flurry of deals at the MLB Trade Deadline, Jake, Sam and Tyler discuss the trades they thought led to the best prospect returns. Plus, how long must we wait to declare winners and losers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#18: Talking Boston prospects with Greenville's Fenster 30.07.2015 57:28

Jake, Tyler and Sam Dykstra talk about some of the trades that are making this deadline hot. They also bring in Greenville manager Darren Fenster to discuss the glut of exciting Red Sox prospects he's working with this year. All that plus Ben Hill checks in from steamy New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices