Hosted by MiLB.com · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 562 episodes
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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.
MiLB.com hosts The Show Before the Show, a sports show with 562 episodes published.
Hickory’s Ashley Salinas discusses the club’s promotion surrounding a local team that was nearly lost to history, and Ontario manager John Shoemaker talks abouts his long career in the Dodgers system. Also, Ben and Sam c
No. 5 Phillies prospect Dante Nori discusses his World Baseball Classic experience as part of Italy’s run to the semifinals, and Ben, Sam and Tyler talk about on- and off-field news across Minor League Baseball, includin
No. 2 Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson looks back on his NCAA title-winning start last year for LSU and details what’s gone into his breakout first full season in the Minors. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler run through Minor Le
Giants catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh talks about his 2026 breakout season at Double-A and Triple-A, and Sam and Tyler look at new alternate identities in Springfield and Augusta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Tyler and Sam break down the most productive hitting and pitching prospects from May across Minor League Baseball, and Ben looks ahead to the most notable Minor League promotions coming up in June Learn more about your a
Ben, Sam and Tyler submit their picks for the best nicknames in Minor League Baseball by perusing the Nickname Knockout bracket. Also, Ben recaps his trips to the newly renovated ballpark in Asheville and the brand-new s
Ben brings the sights and sounds from Louisville’s Nothing Night, and Sam and Tyler chat about MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects ranking update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben interviews Springfield GM Dan Reiter about the newly renamed Route 66 Stadium and discusses how the change could start a trend across the industry. Also, Sam and Tyler talk about prospects pushing for promotions with
Sam interviews Nationals No. 9 prospect Devin Fitz-Gerald about his aggressive push to High-A, Washington’s loaded infield group and his work with his dad at Stoneman Douglas High School. Also, Sam and Tyler look at the
Mathew Burns talks to the show about his history of taking long Minor League road trips with his father before they embark on their next journey through the South. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler discuss Minor League Baseball’s
Ben interviews author Eric Vickrey about his book "Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History" that covers Los Angeles' legendary 1968 crop. Also, Sam and Tyler look at K
Ben, Sam and Tyler look at interesting promotions and early prospect standouts from the beginning of the 2026 Minor League season. Also, Ben chats with Double-A Columbus general manager Pete Laven about the club’s Scramb
Ben, Sam and Tyler are joined by fellow Minor League experts Josh Jackson and Kelsie Heneghan to create their own clubs in a draft format ahead of the opening of the full MiLB regular season this week. Learn more about y
Ben, Sam and Tyler review the games to watch, prospects to know and storylines to follow as Triple-A begins the 2026 regular season. This episode also features Spring Training interviews with Royals No. 2 prospect Blake
Sam previews the upcoming Spring Breakout games and interviews Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez about his big turnaround in 2025. Also, Tyler and Ben discuss new Copa de la Diversión identities for 2026 and the World Baseb
Tyler, Ben, and Sam each come at you solo this week with a World Baseball Classic update, news from the business of the Minors, and two top prospect interviews from Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi
Sam and Tyler discuss the release of MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 prospect lists and this year’s preliminary Spring Breakout rosters. They also look ahead to the 2026 World Baseball Classic with Tyler in Puerto Rico as a broadc
Salt Lake GM Ty Wardle and Miller Sports VP of marketing Ashley Havili explain the Dirty Sodas brand. Also, Sam talks Konnor Griffin's Spring Training dominance, and Ben and Tyler take a look through recent Minor League
Sam and Tyler break down which Top 100 prospects are worth following in this year's Spring Training and point out spots to see in both Arizona and Florida. They also dive into the details of four new alternate identities
Bob Burris, former general manager of the Denver Bears, reminisces about working for (and ultimately running) a Minor League team that played in a 75,000-seat stadium. Also, Ben shares a new team name in Lynchburg, and S
Jonah Tong
Syracuse Mets
1 appearance on this show
Jac Caglianone
current KC Royal & college baseball player · Kansas City Royals
1 appearance on this show
Roman Anthony
1 appearance on this show
Jim Weber
Former CEO of Brooks Running
1 appearance on this show
Matt Shaw
Chicago Cubs third baseman
1 appearance on this show
Paul Skenes
rookie phenom · Pittsburgh Pirates
1 appearance on this show
Dan Simon
author · Studio Simon
1 appearance on this show
Evan Carter
comedian · Lady Jane
1 appearance on this show
Ryan McGee
award-winning journalist, storyteller, co-host of Marty & McGee · My Annuity Store
1 appearance on this show
Cam Robinson
Elite Prospects
1 appearance on this show
Alan Miller
Partner · News Literacy Project
1 appearance on this show
Alex Clemmey
Nationals
1 appearance on this show
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