The Show Before the Show

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#571: Wisconsin Brats jersey goes viral

High-A Wisconsin’s Brats uniform went viral online recently after an Abner Uribe rehab appearance, so Ben chats with broadcaster Chris Mehring and the bar owner who bough

Sep 25
1 h 13 min

#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

Sep 18
1 h 20 min

#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

Sep 11
1 h 18 min

#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 Sop

Sep 4
1 h 20 min

#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 review

Aug 28
1 h 29 min

#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

Aug 21
1 h 10 min

#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

Aug 14
1 h 05 min

#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 s

Aug 7
1 h 49 min

#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

Jul 31
1 h 08 min

#562: D-backs prospect Demetrio Crisantes

Sam chats with D-backs top prospect Demetrio Crisantes about his 2026 season, return from hamstring and shoulder injuries and Arizona roots. Also, Sam and Tyler talk abou

Jul 24
59 min

#561: All-Star Week recap; Remembering St. Paul’s Sister Ros

Sam and Tyler recap the Futures Game and 2026 Draft that both took place in Philadelphia over the weekend. Also, Ben interviews St. Paul executive vice president of busin

Jul 17
1 h 17 min

#560: 2026 Futures Game, Draft preview

Sam and Tyler preview the Futures Game and Draft and even do a draft of their own. Also, Ben interviews Reno photographer David Calvert about the Aces' support in his can

Jul 10
1 h 36 min

#559: Mariners’ Curtis Washington Jr.; Dunedin Rain Delays jerseys

Mariners outfielder Curtis Washington Jr. details the day he was called up from High-A to the Majors, and Ben interviews Dunedin staffers about their viral Rain Delay jer

Jul 3
1 h 13 min

#558: Hickory's '51 Rocks; Ontario's John Shoemaker

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

Jun 26
1 h 05 min

#557: Phillies prospect Dante Nori

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

Jun 19
1 h 07 min

#556: Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson

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 Min

Jun 12
1 h 22 min

#555: Giants prospect Drew Cavanaugh

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 a

Jun 5
1 h 03 min

#554: May MiLB standouts

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 pr

May 29
54 min

#553: Nickname Knockout

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 r

May 21
1 h 42 min

#552: Louisville’s Nothing Night; Top 100 prospects update

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

May 15
51 min

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Great coverage on cool happenings in the minor leagues. I like hearing about all of the different promotions.

statedept1515 · Dec 2022

Started listening just over a month ago. Family friendly and one I can listen to with my youngest son as well. Learning a lot and love the behind the scenes stories. Was a little depressing to find out chicken tenders are only 1 year older than me though haha. Thoroughly enjoyed the Asheville Tourists bear story and will be at the stadium next week, all my youngest can talk about now though "I hope we see a bear too at the game". 5* podcast keep up the great work guys!

gbgenius · Jun 2022

This podcast is chock full of info on prospects, franchises, promotions, and oddball facts. They interview a relevant player or team staff member each episode. Well done. Content is great. Sound levels of the hosts vary enough that it is often difficult to hear everyone. Especially Tyler, who speaks at a lower, faster level than the others until he punctuates his narrative with a loud “UHHHH” at the end of a sentence, attacking your ears if you’ve turned up the volume.

rocketbb · Mar 2018

I am a new listener to the podcast and now i don’t know how i survived these last few seasons without it. As a diehard baseball fan of college, minors and majors but with little time to dedicate to the sport with a family of 5, these guys keep me up to date and knowledgeable every week. If you need a “go to baseball” podcast SUBSCRIBE!! Love the show and keep up the great professional work!! Go Durham Bulls! Go Yankees!

nickdico · Feb 2018

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