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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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#411: MiLB broadcasters’ favorite calls 16.06.2023 1:17:58

Ten Minor League broadcasters share their favorite calls from over the years and take listeners behind the scenes. Also, Ben previews his trip to the South, and Josh is up to his usual antics in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#410: Elly De La Cruz exploding on MLB scene 08.06.2023 49:52

It’s a week for explosions on the podcast. First, Ben talks about his longform piece on the Eugene Exploding Whales and presents an interview with reporter Paul Linnman who covered the 1970 event that inspired the promotion. Later, Sam and Tyler discuss Elly De La Cruz’s loud arrival in the Major Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#409: Fort Wayne Daisies 02.06.2023 1:01:37

TinCaps VP of marketing Michael Limmer talks about the club's upcoming night honoring local All-American Girls Professional Baseball League club, the Fort Wayne Daisies. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler review viral promotion Walt Whitman Night for Lake County and look at some of the big recent prospect promotions involving Marcelo Mayer, James Wood and teenager Ethan Salas. Learn more about your ad choic...

#408: Louisville, Tacoma tales 26.05.2023 1:05:01

Ben tells the story of Tacoma journeyman Mike Ford, and Sam shares what he learned from his trip to Louisville. Also the gang revisits an interview on Cider Donuts ahead of Ben’s return to Hudson Valley, and Josh strikes out on his own in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#407: Reds catcher Chuckie Robinson 19.05.2023 53:21

Triple-A Louisville catcher Chuckie Robinson talks to Sam about his hot start, 2022 Major League debut and the effect the ABS system has on his defensive work. Also, Ben shares more tales from the northwest, and Josh blusters through another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#406: Ben’s Northwest passage 12.05.2023 59:26

Ben brings stories from his first road trip of the season to the Pacific Northwest along with interviews with D-backs prospects Dylan Ray and Conor Grammes. Also, Sam and Tyler preview an update to MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospect ranking, and Josh travels to non-international waters in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#405: Minor League Baseball extravafanza 05.05.2023 1:44:40

Ben, Sam and Tyler talk to Minor League Baseballs fans across the country about how they fell in love with the sport and what they’re looking forward to most during the 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#404: Rangers top prospect Evan Carter 28.04.2023 55:14

No. 1 Rangers prospect Evan Carter discusses his hot start with Double-A Frisco from the MLB Pipeline Game of the Month. Also, Sam details his journey to Amarillo, and Ben previews his upcoming road trip (his first of 2023!) to the northwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#403: Charlotte's Negro Leagues Tribute Night 21.04.2023 59:29

Triple-A Charlotte honored the history of the Negro Leagues with Black Hornets uniforms and other events last Sunday. Tommy Viola talks to Ben, Sam and Tyler about the long-running celebration on this week’s show. Also, the gang discusses more new food items for 2023 and Pensacola’s Artificial Unintelligence Night, and Josh meddles with another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about you...

#402: West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty 14.04.2023 1:03:55

West Michigan’s Dan Hasty joins the Minor League Baseball podcast after going viral for his Masters call with the Whitecaps last weekend. Ben, Sam and Tyler review other popular Minors moments from the week, and Josh presents a devilish edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#401: ESPN’s Ryan McGee, complete Ballpark Guides 07.04.2023 1:03:49

ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee discusses his new book “Welcome to the Circus of Baseball” about his time working for the Asheville Tourists in 1994. Ben, Sam and Tyler also wrap up the Minor League Ballpark Guide project, and Josh tugs at the heartstrings in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#400: 2023 prospect predictions 30.03.2023 1:52:57

It’s the 400th episode of The Show Before the Show! Tyler, Sam, Josh and Kelsie make their prospect predictions for the 2023 season, Ben brings details of the Eugene Exploding Whales and Josh mows down another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#399: 2023 Copa de la Diversión unveil 24.03.2023 1:11:45

Tyler and Sam recap a wild ending to the World Baseball Classic and select their favorite Copa identities for the 2023 season. Also, Lehigh Valley president Kurt Landes discusses his club’s two separate Copa looks for the year ahead, and Josh chows down on another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#398: World Baseball Classic, El Paso’s Tim Hagerty 17.03.2023 1:08:37

Tyler returns with stories from the World Baseball Classic, Ben shares details on a new ballpark in Hillsboro and El Paso’s Tim Hagerty discusses his entertaining book Tales from the Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#397: MLB debuts, RailRiders’ Emily Messina 14.03.2023 58:09

Writer James Bailey discusses his book covering every Major League debut from the 2022 season, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Emily Messina talks about her new gig with the RailRiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#396: Minor League ballpark renovations 03.03.2023 1:00:55

It’s a new theme episode of The Show Before the Show! Minor League execs from Durham, Reading, Rochester, West Michigan and Wisconsin take Ben and Tyler through ballpark renovations for the 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#395: Brewers prospect Cam Robinson 24.02.2023 1:01:38

Top 30 Brewers prospect Cam Robinson talks to the podcast about his first Major League Spring Training trip and his 2022 season in which he led the Minors in saves. Also, Tyler and Sam discuss Noah Song’s arrival in Phillies camp, and Ben has details on the Akron Devil Strips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#394: New Lake County owner Alan Miller 17.02.2023 1:14:06

New Lake County owner/president Alan Miller talks about his love for the Minors and his previous experience running the Portland Pickles. Also, the co-hosts chat about new Minor League alternate identities, World Baseball Classic rosters and the start of Spring Training, while Josh maneuvers his way through another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

#393: Pirates' J.P. Massey, Fresno's Tequila Fest 10.02.2023 1:19:54

Pirates seventh-rounder J.P. Massey discusses his life starting a pro career, and Fresno's Jonathan Bravo talks about a celebrity-filled promo coming in the 2023 season. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler go over their scorekeeping strategies, and Josh gets eponymous in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#392: New A’s broadcaster Johnny Doskow 03.02.2023 44:21

After working in the Minors for 30 years, broadcaster Johnny Doskow joins the podcast to talk about his jump from the Triple-A Sacramento booth to Oakland. Also, Josh plays favorites in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#391: Hillsboro's Ronnie Gajownik, Top 100 Prospects 27.01.2023 1:32:19

Hillsboro's Ronnie Gajownik joins the Minor League Baseball podcast after being named the first-ever woman manager at the High-A level. Also, Tyler and Sam break down MLB Pipeline's updated Top 100 Prospects list, Ben looks at the best stadium views in the game, Josh lumbers into another Ghosts of the Minors and the gang provides an update on the look of the Austin Nights. Learn more about your ad...

#390: Designing a Minor League hat 13.01.2023 45:45

Ben, Sam and Tyler put their heads together to design a Minor League cap for National Hat Day. Josh heads abroad in Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#389: Resolutions & Sauerkraut Balls 06.01.2023 1:11:11

Tyler and Sam go division-by-division to provide New Year's prospect resolutions, Ben talks about the new Akron Sauerkraut Balls identity and Josh takes from the rich history of baseball in Ghosts of the Minors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#388: Mets prospect Dominic Hamel 22.12.2022 1:24:53

Mets No. 12 prospect Dominic Hamel joins the show to discuss his award-winning 2022 season and what’s ahead for him on the mound for 2023. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler wrap up the year in Minor League Baseball, and Josh suits up for Ghosts of the Minors. Thanks for your help, both now and throughout the year. Hope everyone has a great holiday and rest of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

#387: Clubbie life with Visalia's Mario Guerrero 16.12.2022 56:28

California League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Mario Guerrero joins the podcast to talk about what can be an unsung role in the game. Also, Tyler and Sam break down some big baseball moves from this week, and Josh presents another spudtacular edition of Ghosts of the Minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices