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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.
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- 2 days ago1h 20m
#570: Biloxi hitting coach Kevin Martir
Biloxi hitting coach Kevin Martir talks to Sam about a Shuckers lineup that is absolutely loaded with top Brewers prospects. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler break down this year’s Alternate Identity of the Year finalists and provide the latest updates on the Minor League Baseball postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 18m
#569: West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty
West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty joins the podcast after announcing that this is his final season with the Whitecaps. Also, Ben shares some recent Crooked Numbers, and Sam and Tyler give updates on the Minor League postseason picture and top Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula’s promotion from Double-A to the Majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 20m
#568: Padres prospect Alex McCoy
Padres No. 26 prospect Alex McCoy talks to Sam about his hard-hitting ability at the plate and his distinct path to pro ball. Also, Ben shares stories from Somerset's Sopranos Night, and Sam and Tyler chat about the Single-A and High-A postseason picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 29m
#567: The Parney podcast
Flying Squirrels senior advisor and MiLB front-office legend Todd "Parney" Parnell talks to Ben from Richmond about his long career in the Minor Leagues. Also, Sam reviews the best positional groups in baseball and looks at Kade Anderson’s Major League debut from last weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 21, 20261h 10m
#566: Cardinals prospect Josiah Ragsdale
Cardinals No. 11 prospect Josiah Ragsdale discusses his trade from the Brewers system and breakout 2026 season in his first full year in the Minor Leagues. Also, Ben and Sam chat about the Cape Cod League and a unique bobblehead sponsorship in Corpus Christi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 14, 20261h 5m
#565: I Think You Should ... Podcast with the WooSox
Worcester director of ballpark entertainment Brendan Black talks about the club's Aug. 27 promo around the hilarious Netflix show I Think You Should Leave. Sam and Tyler discuss MLB Pipeline's rerank and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s name change announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 7, 20261h 49m
#564: The travels of Erik the Peanut Guy
Tri-City director of fan experience and community relations Erik Mertens, aka Erik the Peanut Guy, joins the show after visiting every Minor League ballpark. Also, Ben shares the lore behind Wilmington’s Mr. Celery, and Sam and Tyler embrace debate when it comes to this year’s Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 31, 20261h 8m
#563: 2026 Trade Deadline preview
Sam and Tyler discuss the prospects and farm systems that could be impacted at this year’s Trade Deadline coming up next Monday. They also look at on-field news involving Max Clark, Sebastian Walcott and Seth Hernandez. Ben recaps his trip to Richmond’s new ballpark and previews upcoming August promotions from across the Minor Leagues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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.
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