The Show Before the Show

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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#403: Charlotte's Negro Leagues Tribute Night
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.
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#402: West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty
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.
61 min
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#401: ESPN’s Ryan McGee, complete Ballpark Guides
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.
61 min
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#400: 2023 prospect predictions
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.
109 min
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#399: 2023 Copa de la Diversión unveil
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.
68 min
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#398: World Baseball Classic, El Paso’s Tim Hag...
#398: World Baseball Classic, El Paso’s Tim Hagerty
64 min
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#397: MLB debuts, RailRiders’ Emily Messina
Writer James Bailey and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Emily Messina join the show.
53 min
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#396: Minor League ballpark renovations
#396: Minor League ballpark renovations
59 min
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#395: Brewers prospect Cam Robinson
#395: Brewers prospect Cam Robinson
57 min
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#394: New Lake County owner Alan Miller
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.
70 min
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#393: Pirates' J.P. Massey, Fresno's Tequila Fest
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.
75 min
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#392: New A’s broadcaster Johnny Doskow
#392: New A’s broadcaster Johnny Doskow
41 min
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#391: Hillsboro's Ronnie Gajownik, Top 100 Pros...
#391: Hillsboro's Ronnie Gajownik, Top 100 Prospects
88 min
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#390: Designing a Minor League hat
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.
44 min
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#389: Resolutions & Sauerkraut Balls
#389: Resolutions & Sauerkraut Balls
67 min
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#388: Mets prospect Dominic Hamel
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.
81 min
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#387: Clubbie life with Visalia's Mario Guerrero
#387: Clubbie life with Visalia's Mario Guerrero
52 min
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#386: Winter Meetings recap
#386: Minor League Winter Meetings recap
62 min
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#385: Columbia Fireflies give ballpark holiday ...
Columbia Fireflies give ballpark holiday glow
56 min
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#384: Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Logo Draft
Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Logo Draft
44 min
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#383: Rangers prospect Grant Wolfram
#383: Rangers prospect Grant Wolfram
73 min
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#382: Daytona emcee The Young Professor
#382: Daytona's Young Professor
49 min
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#381: Hudson Valley Cider Donuts
#381: Hudson Valley Cider Donuts
52 min
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#380: Fort Myers' recovery
Fort Myers GM Judd Loveland talks about the Mighty Mussels’ community efforts following Hurricane Ian.
72 min
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#379: Cardinals’ Jordan Walker
#379: Cardinals’ Jordan Walker
40 min