Ben brings stories from his first road trip of the season to the Pacific Northwest

Ben, Sam and Tyler talk to Minor League Baseball fans across the country about how they fell in love with the sport.

No. 1 Rangers prospect Evan Carter discusses his hot start with Double-A Frisco.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

#398: World Baseball Classic, El Paso’s Tim Hagerty

Writer James Bailey and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broadcaster Emily Messina join the show.

#396: Minor League ballpark renovations

#395: Brewers prospect Cam Robinson

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.

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.

#392: New A’s broadcaster Johnny Doskow

#391: Hillsboro's Ronnie Gajownik, Top 100 Prospects

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.

#389: Resolutions & Sauerkraut Balls

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.

#387: Clubbie life with Visalia's Mario Guerrero

#386: Minor League Winter Meetings recap

Columbia Fireflies give ballpark holiday glow

Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Logo Draft

#383: Rangers prospect Grant Wolfram

#382: Daytona's Young Professor