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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#417: Nashville, The Other Boys of Summer
Sam and Kelsie bring interviews from the MLB Pipeline Game of the Month in Nashville, including one on the art of the callup with Sounds manager Rick Sweet. Also, The Other Boys of Summer director Lauren Meyer talks to the show about her Negro Leagues documentary, and Josh presents a seasoned edition of Ghosts of the Minors.
93 min
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#416: Buffalo honoring superfan Mark Aichinger
Buffalo GM Anthony Sprague joins the podcast to talk about the Bisons’ upcoming bobblehead of superfan Mark Aichinger. Also, Sam and Tyler preview the Trade Deadline, Ben details the odyssey of Kaleb Bowman and Josh spins a colorful yarn in Ghosts of the Minors.
89 min
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#415: Rochester’s Intentional Walk, Draft talk
Rochester GM Dan Mason talks to the podcast about the Red Wings’ Intentional Walk fundraiser. Also, Ben recaps his trip to Biloxi, Tyler and Sam break down the 2023 Draft and Josh ascends to the peak of Ghosts of the Minors.
56 min
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#414: Birmingham's Curt Bloom, Futures Game Draft
Ben chats with Birmingham broadcasting legend Curt Bloom, and Sam and Tyler draft Futures Game rosters ahead of Saturday's showcase.
70 min
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#413: USA Baseball's Michael Cuddyer
USA Baseball 18U National Team manager Michael Cuddyer talks to Sam from PDP League play, and Ben reviews the first half of the MiLB season.
52 min
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#412: Negro Southern League Museum’s Frank Adam...
Negro Southern League Museum deputy director Frank Adams Jr. talks to Ben during his trip to Birmingham, Tyler and Sam preview the updated MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospect ranking and Josh proves his mettle in Ghosts of the Minors
58 min
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#411: MiLB broadcasters’ favorite calls
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.
75 min
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#410: Elly De La Cruz exploding on MLB scene
Ben presents an interview from the Eugene Exploding Whales, and Sam and Tyler look at Elly De La Cruz's loud arrival in the Major Leagues.
47 min
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#409: Fort Wayne Daisies
TinCaps VP of marketing Michael Limmer talks about the club's upcoming night honoring local AAGPBL club, the Fort Wayne Daisies.
57 min
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#408: Louisville, Tacoma tales
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.
61 min
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#407: Reds catcher Chuckie Robinson
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.
49 min
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#406: Ben’s Northwest passage
Ben brings stories from his first road trip of the season to the Pacific Northwest
54 min
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#405: Minor League Baseball extravafanza
Ben, Sam and Tyler talk to Minor League Baseball fans across the country about how they fell in love with the sport.
101 min
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#404: Rangers top prospect Evan Carter
No. 1 Rangers prospect Evan Carter discusses his hot start with Double-A Frisco.
52 min
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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.
56 min
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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