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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#382: Daytona emcee The Young Professor
11/11/2022 Duration: 52minDaytona emcee The Young Professor (Matt Graifer) talks about his approach to an entertaining gig. Also, Ben previews the return of Ballpark Guides, Tyler and Sam look at a big weekend in the Arizona Fall League and Josh takes his seat 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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#381: Hudson Valley Cider Donuts
04/11/2022 Duration: 55minHudson Valley general manager Tyson Jeffers talks to the podcast about the club's fall-themed identity coming to the field in 2023. Also, Ben shares details of new looks in Charlotte and Erie, Tyler and Sam preview a big weekend ahead in the Arizona Fall League and Josh launches 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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#380: Fort Myers' recovery
28/10/2022 Duration: 01h16minFort Myers GM Judd Loveland talks about the Mighty Mussels’ community efforts following Hurricane Ian. Also, Ben tells the tale of a Buffalo Bisons historian, Tyler and Sam preview the World Series and Josh provides a wealth of knowledge 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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#379: Cardinals’ Jordan Walker
14/10/2022 Duration: 43minTop St. Louis prospect and Nationwide Road to the Show ambassador Jordan Walker joins the podcast to talk about his time in the Arizona Fall League, his move to the outfield and his friendship with Masyn Winn. Also, Tyler and Ben choose some of their favorite Marvel Defenders of the Diamond logos. 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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#378: Anthony Volpe, Jack Leiter together again
07/10/2022 Duration: 01h10minHigh-school teammates, Top 100 prospects and Nationwide Road to the Show ambassadors Anthony Volpe and Jack Leiter make guest appearances to talk about their history and future. Also, Tyler and Sam preview the MLB postseason through a rookie lens, and Ben looks ahead to the MiLB-Marvel logo partnership 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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#377: Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez
30/09/2022 Duration: 01h27minNo. 4 overall prospect and Nationwide Road to the Show ambassador Grayson Rodriguez joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to discuss his return from a lat injury and the outlook on the future of the Orioles. Ben, Sam and Tyler recap the Minor League postseason and the entire 2022 campaign, and Josh connects with 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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#376: Tyler at the World Baseball Classic qualifiers
23/09/2022 Duration: 01h06minTyler wraps up what he saw from the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in Germany, Ben brings stories from Erie and Sam previews the AFL. 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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#375: Rocketing into postseason
16/09/2022 Duration: 01h10minRocket City VP of marketing, promotions and entertainment Lindsey Knupp discusses her organization’s playoffs prep and the second year of the Trash Pandas identity. Ben, Sam and Tyler talk about Minor League rules coming to MLB and Ben’s recent road trip to Erie, Buffalo and Rochester. Also, Josh cracks open 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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#374: Daytona’s Bob Ross Bobblehead Night
09/09/2022 Duration: 01h06minTortugas GM Jim Jaworski discusses the club's fifth and final edition of the popular Bob Ross Bobblehead Night. Also, Ben previews his trip to Erie, Rochester and Buffalo, and Tyler and Sam look at the latest September callups (including a pair that happened after original recording). 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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#373: Round Rock broadcaster Mike Capps
02/09/2022 Duration: 01h05minLongtime Express broadcaster Mike Capps discusses his career path from covering the Gulf War to entering the ballpark booth and his new book, “Grinders: Baseball's Intrepid Infantry.” Also, Ben looks at some classic throwback identities, Tyler and Sam preview September callups and Josh gets into the rhythm of 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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#372: Rules changes in the FSL
26/08/2022 Duration: 01h07minFort Myers broadcaster John Vittas reviews the pie slice rule and the challenge system in the Florida State League. Also, Ben takes listeners to the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, Tyler and Sam break down Project Birmingham and Josh ships out 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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#371: Pensacola’s DIY jerseys
19/08/2022 Duration: 01h01minPensacola director of communications Daniel Venn discusses their fan-created jerseys that were unique to each player. Also, Ben brings details on the St. Paul ball pigs, Tyler and Sam break down MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospect list and Josh sees red in the latest 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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#370: Field of Dreams trip
12/08/2022 Duration: 56minBen and Sam talk with Tyler about their road trip to MiLB at Field of Dreams. Josh saddles up in 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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#369: FoD preview, Trade recap
05/08/2022 Duration: 01h17minTyler, Sam and Ben discuss Vin Scully's passing, the upcoming Minor League Field of Dreams game and all of the trades from the Deadline. 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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#368: Oklahoma!/Deadline talk
29/07/2022 Duration: 44minBen checks in with road-trip stories from Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Tyler and Sam preview the deals that could make for a memorable Trade Deadline and Josh forges his own path 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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#367: Looking back, ahead
22/07/2022 Duration: 01h10minSam and Tyler recap the Futures Game and Draft and preview the second half for prospects. Ben shares Seigo Masabuchi's story in St. Paul. 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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#366: Futures Game, Draft and a Futures Game Draft
15/07/2022 Duration: 01h21minIt’s a big week in the world of Minor League Baseball and prospects. Tyler and Sam draft their own Futures Game clubs and preview this weekend's actual 2022 Draft. Also, Ben tells the tale of Timmy Time in Beloit, and Josh jumps to it 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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#365: Wisconsin's Hilary Bauer
08/07/2022 Duration: 01h05minTimber Rattlers VP of marketing Hilary Bauer discusses the constants and changes of promotions in Wisconsin. Also, Ben returns with stories from his Midwest trip, Tyler and Sam look at the new MLB Pipeline Top 100 and Josh saddles up for another segment 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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#364: Knowing your ABC Supply Stadium
01/07/2022 Duration: 01h03minBen checks in from the road following his first visit to Beloit’s ABC Supply Stadium. Also, Tyler and Sam discuss the Major League debuts of Vinnie Pasquantino and Mark Appel, and Josh makes a mess of things 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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#363: San Jose Beer Batters
24/06/2022 Duration: 57minSan Jose VP of marketing Matt Alongi tells the story of his club’s Beer Batters identity. Also, Tyler, Sam and Ben debate whether Portland mascot Slugger is a seal or a dog, Tyler and Sam look at who could be the next Oneil Cruz and Josh cracks the case of the latest 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