Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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#402: West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty
14/04/2023 Duration: 01h03minWest 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#401: ESPN’s Ryan McGee, complete Ballpark Guides
07/04/2023 Duration: 01h03minESPN 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#400: 2023 prospect predictions
30/03/2023 Duration: 01h52minIt’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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#399: 2023 Copa de la Diversión unveil
24/03/2023 Duration: 01h11minTyler 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#398: World Baseball Classic, El Paso’s Tim Hagerty
17/03/2023 Duration: 01h08minTyler 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#397: MLB debuts, RailRiders’ Emily Messina
14/03/2023 Duration: 58minWriter 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#396: Minor League ballpark renovations
03/03/2023 Duration: 01h55sIt’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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#395: Brewers prospect Cam Robinson
24/02/2023 Duration: 01h01minTop 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#394: New Lake County owner Alan Miller
17/02/2023 Duration: 01h14minNew 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#393: Pirates' J.P. Massey, Fresno's Tequila Fest
10/02/2023 Duration: 01h19minPirates 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#392: New A’s broadcaster Johnny Doskow
03/02/2023 Duration: 44minAfter 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#391: Hillsboro's Ronnie Gajownik, Top 100 Prospects
27/01/2023 Duration: 01h32minHillsboro'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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#390: Designing a Minor League hat
13/01/2023 Duration: 45minBen, 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#389: Resolutions & Sauerkraut Balls
06/01/2023 Duration: 01h11minTyler 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#388: Mets prospect Dominic Hamel
22/12/2022 Duration: 01h27minMets 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#387: Clubbie life with Visalia's Mario Guerrero
16/12/2022 Duration: 56minCalifornia 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#386: Winter Meetings recap
09/12/2022 Duration: 01h06minBen and Tyler look back on this year’s Winter Meetings, including interviews of Fort Wayne’s Mike Nutter and Bradenton’s Rebekah Rivette. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#385: Columbia Fireflies give ballpark holiday glow
02/12/2022 Duration: 58minBen speaks with Columbia's Brad Shank and John Kocsis about Fireflies Holiday Lights. Tyler and Ben talk Winter Meetings, Miguel Cabrera's pro debut. Josh dresses up another edition of “Ghosts of the Minors.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#384: Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Logo Draft
22/11/2022 Duration: 46minBen, Sam and Tyler take turns selecting their favorite Minor League Baseball Marvel logos in a five-round draft, and Josh slings another edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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#383: Rangers prospect Grant Wolfram
18/11/2022 Duration: 01h17minRangers pitching prospect Grant Wolfram discusses the Arizona Fall League and his pair of 2022 league titles. Also, Ben looks at what new ownership means in San Antonio, Tyler and Sam talk about 40-man roster decisions and Josh dives deep into another edition of Ghosts of the Minors To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices