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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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#17: Tacos and second-half debuts 23.07.2015 49:50

With the Trade Deadline approaching, Jake and Tyler talk prospects who could debut soon plus the Fresno Tacos and more crossover promotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#16: Interview with M's prospect Patrick Kivlehan 16.07.2015 45:59

Mariners third baseman Patrick Kivlehan joins this podcast episode from Toronto, where he's playing with Team USA in the Pan Am Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#15: Interview with Twins' Adam Brett Walker II 09.07.2015 59:03

Twins slugger Adam Brett Walker II talks about the factors behind his huge season. Tyler and Jake also discuss the Touki Toussaint velocity controversy and other top storylines from around the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#14: Interviews with Rays' Honeywell 01.07.2015 47:34

Tyler and Jake are joined by No. 7 Rays prospect Brent Honeywell and and pitcher Sean Conroy, pro baseball's first openly gay player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#13.5: Interview with Rockies top pick Rodgers 26.06.2015 17:58

In a special edition of The Show Before The Show, Tyler and Jake chat with top Rockies selection Brendan Rodgers before his pro debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#13: Trading Touki plus awareness promotions 25.06.2015 46:14

Tyler and Jake discuss Arizona's surprising trade of 2014 first-rounder Touki Toussaint to Atlanta, plus they talk LGBT Minor League promotions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#12: Talking Dodgers with Razor Shines 17.06.2015 1:03:29

Tyler and Jake welcome Tulsa manager Razor Shines to go in depth on Dodgers prospects. Ben Hill explains what "Wackramento" means. Also, which recently promoted prospects have the brightest futures? Plus, short-season leagues are set to begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1: Spring Training visits 11.06.2015 1:00:15

Tyler Maun and Jake Seiner discuss their Spring Training treks and talk MiLB road trips with Ben Hill and Prospect Primers with Sam Dykstra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#4: Interview with Mark Appel, Astros pitching prospect 11.06.2015 1:05:29

Tyler and Jake have an extended conversation with Astros colorful pitching prospect Mark Appel; plus Ben Hill returns to discuss his first 2015 road trip and what to expect from the latest MLB callups like the Cubs' Addison Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2: Durham manager Jared Sandberg 11.06.2015 1:00:33

The Bulls' Jared Sandberg joins the podcast to chat Rays prospects, plus what to watch on Opening Day and Ben Hill on designated eaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#5: Hitting coach Desi Wilson talks Cubs prospects 11.06.2015 57:49

Tyler and Jake talk Cubs offensive prospects with Tennessee Smokies hitting coach Desi Wilson. They also discuss top ballpark promos with Ben Hill and hot starts from the Brewers' Orlando Arcia and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#7: Astros' Radison on Correa, other Houston prospects 11.06.2015 55:42

Tyler and Jake interview Dan Radison, the Corpus Christi Hooks' hitting coach, to discuss top Astros prospect Carlos Correa as well as the other precocious Houston hitters Radison has mentored. Tyler also considers the danger of Minor League bus rides in the wake of the Carolina Mudcats crash, Ben Hill joins with his crookedest number of the week and the guys have the latest on the most important...

#3: Bryant, Gallo and upswing 11.06.2015 51:28

Tyler Maun on Kris Bryant and Joey Gallo growing up together; Jake Seiner with Yankees pitcher Chris Smith; Ben Hill with a Bradenton employee who delivered a baby at the ballpark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#6: Frank Viola on Mets pitching prospects 11.06.2015 46:43

Las Vegas pitching coach Frank Viola gives his insight on Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz and other Mets pitching prospects, Sam Dykstra chats Cubs prospect versatility with Tyler and Jake, plus analysis of the Twins' Byron Buxton, Reds' Philip Ervin and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#11: Interview with Draft prospect Garrett Whitley; Astros call up prospects 11.06.2015 1:06:36

It's MLB Draft week, and Jake was in Secaucus to witness the first round and talk to some of the picks. We have an interview with Rays first-rounder Garrett Whitley, plus Jake and Tyler on recent callups, the latest happenings in the Minors and a chat with MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#10: Interview with Blue Jays prospect Jeff Hoffman 04.06.2015 56:49

Tyler and Jake chat with Toronto righty Jeff Hoffman, who has recently returned from Tommy John surgery to pitch well in the Florida State League. They also discuss the ugly injury for the Rockies' David Dahl and Joey Gallo's call-up to the Rangers. Finally, they bring in Ben Hill to chat about Lehigh Valley's obsession with bacon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#9: Interview with Nats prospect Lucas Giolito 03.06.2015 50:15

Tyler and Jake have an interesting conversation with baseball's top pitching prospect -- the Nationals' Lucas Giolito. In addition, they discuss the no-longer-streaking (but still dominant) Rays pitcher Blake Snell and the debut of Blue Jays' fireballer Jeff Hoffman. They also check in with Ben Hill on his Midwest road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#8: Super Moncada and Super Two discussion 21.05.2015 32:55

Red Sox phenom Yoan Moncada made his stateside debut this week. Jake and Tyler discussed Moncada's impact and potential, plus the emergence of Dodgers righty Jose De Leon. They also bring in Sam Dykstra to help explain the often-confounding Super Two deadline and its impact on prospect callups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices