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#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#551: Get your kicks at Springfield’s Route 66 Stadium

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 Tyle

#550: Nationals prospect Devin Fitz-Gerald

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 Dou

#549: Mapping the path in the Minors

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,

#548: 1968 Dodgers -- Best Draft class ever?

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'