The Show Before the Show
Episodes
#247: MiLB.com's Katie Woo and Josh Jackson
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MiLB.com writers Katie Woo and Josh Jackson, Katie from Spring Training in Arizona and Josh to discuss his story on the 2020 Hometown Collection plus ...
#246: Early Spring Storylines
28 Feb 2020
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Sam and Tyler discuss some early news from Spring Training camps in Arizona and Florida plus Benjamin Hill joins the show. To learn more abo...
#245: Blue Jays' Woods Richardson
21 Feb 2020
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Sixth-ranked Blue Jays prospect Simeon Woods Richardson joins the show plus big league camps we're keeping an eye on and 26th roster spot impact. ...
#244: New York Yankees No. 5 prospect Clarke Schmidt
13 Feb 2020
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Fifth-ranked Yankees prospect Clarke Schmidt joins the show from the early days of big league camp plus listener questions and more. To lea...
#243: Pittsburgh Pirates No. 8 prospect Brennan Malone
06 Feb 2020
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Eighth-ranked Pirates prospect Brennan Malone joins the show plus reaction to the Mookie Betts trade and its potential impact on prospects. ...
#242: St. Louis Cardinals No. 17 prospect Trejyn Fletcher
30 Jan 2020
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St. Louis Cardinals No. 17 prospect Trejyn Fletcher joins the show heading into his first full season plus Benjamin Hill on defunct ballparks and a di...
#241: Everett AquaSox manager Louis Boyd
24 Jan 2020
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Class A Short Season Everett manager Louis Boyd talks about his new gig coming at just 25 years old plus Hall of Fame discussion with Sam and Tyler an...
#240: Checking in around MiLB.com
16 Jan 2020
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MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson join the show. Kelsie talks about some of the best-selling hats in the Minors while Josh dives into his wi...
#239: No. 13 Atlanta prospect Tucker Davidson
09 Jan 2020
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Atlanta's 13th-ranked prospect Tucker Davidson joins the first show of 2020 plus a look at resolutions and prospect projections. To learn ...
#238: Detroit Tigers No. 4 prospect Tarik Skubal
19 Dec 2019
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Fourth-ranked Detroit Tigers prospect Tarik Skubal joins the show to talk about his breakout first full season plus a look back at the Rule 5 Draft an...
#237: Live from the Winter Meetings in San Diego
12 Dec 2019
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Sam Dykstra, Benjamin Hill, and Fort Wayne TinCaps broadcaster John Nolan join this week's show from the Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego ...
#236: Chicago Cubs No. 3 prospect Brennen Davis
05 Dec 2019
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Third-ranked Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis joins the show plus a Winter Meetings preview and rebrand breakdowns with Benjamin Hill. T...
#235: Washington Nationals No. 15 prospect Ben Braymer
22 Nov 2019
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Washington Nationals No. 15 prospect Ben Braymer joins the show to discuss being added to his team's 40-man roster plus Benjamin Hill on new ballparks...
#234: Top Phillies prospect Alec Bohm from Tokyo
15 Nov 2019
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Philadelphia Phillies top prospect and USA Baseball third baseman Alec Bohm joins the show from the Premier12 tournament in Tokyo, plus a look at the ...
#233: Hot Stove preview
06 Nov 2019
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Sam and Tyler take a look at prospects currently in action in the Premier12 tournament abroad plus a preview of what the hot stove could mean for top ...
#232: Seattle Mariners No. 3 prospect Logan Gilbert
24 Oct 2019
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Third-ranked Mariners prospect Logan Gilbert joins the show plus a look at MiLBY nominees and Kannapolis' new identity. To learn more about ...
#231: Angels No. 2 prospect Brandon Marsh
16 Oct 2019
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Second-ranked Angels prospect Brandon Marsh joins the show from his torrid Arizona Fall League stay plus a look at homegrown talent in the LCS and Ben...
#230: Marlins prospect Nick Neidert
10 Oct 2019
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Miami's No. 11 prospect Nick Neidert joins the show from the Arizona Fall League plus Benjamin Hill on the offseason's first rebrands To le...
#229: Preseason Predictions Review
04 Oct 2019
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Sam, Tyler, Josh and Kelsie look back on their preseason projections for the 2019 campaign plus Benjamin Hill on upcoming rebrands and more. ...
#228: Red Sox's Tanner Houck
27 Sep 2019
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No. 5 Red Sox prospect Tanner Houck discusses his move to a starting role in the AFL. Tyler and Sam talk about prospect BABIP in 2019. To le...
#227: MiLB Postseason Recap
20 Sep 2019
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The Minor League playoffs are in the books and we recap them with a visit from Columbus' Daniel Johnson at the Triple-A National Championship Game plu...
#226: Mets prospect Matthew Allan
13 Sep 2019
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Fourth-ranked Mets prospect Matthew Allan joins the show to discuss his whirlwind first year in pro ball plus a playoff recap, Benjamin Hill and more....
#225: Phillies No. 3 Bryson Stott
06 Sep 2019
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Third-ranked Philadelphia Phillies prospect Bryson Stott joins the show to talk about his debut season in the Minors plus a Triple-A playoff preview a...
#224: Postseason Preview
31 Aug 2019
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Sam and Tyler preview the Minor League postseason plus potential September call-ups and the Arizona Fall League. Plus Benjamin Hill joins the show fro...
#223: A's prospect Sean Murphy
22 Aug 2019
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Oakland A's No. 3 prospect Sean Murphy joins the show upon his return to Triple-A Las Vegas plus a look at stories to watch in the season's final few ...
#222: Dodgers prospect DJ Peters
15 Aug 2019
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No. 13 Los Angeles Dodgers prospect DJ Peters joins The Show Before the Show to talk about an exciting Triple-A Oklahoma City team as well as his tran...
#222: Dodgers prospect DJ Peters
15 Aug 2019
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Dodgers No. 13 prospect DJ Peters joins the show to discuss his impressive season with Triple-A Oklahoma City plus a look at record chases in the seas...
#221: Reds prospect Jameson Hannah
08 Aug 2019
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Reds No. 10 prospect Jameson Hannah calls into the show to talk about his transition from the A's system following a trade last week. Also, Tyler and ...
#220: Trade Deadline breakdown
02 Aug 2019
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Tyler and Sam recap a busy Trade Deadline that saw several prospects move to new organizations before 4 p.m. ET on July 31. Also, Ben is back from his...
#219: Cleveland's Ethan Hankins
25 Jul 2019
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No. 9 Cleveland Indians prospect Ethan Hankins joins The Show Before the Show to break down his impressive season at Class A Short Season Mahoning Val...
#218: D-backs' Alek Thomas
18 Jul 2019
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No. 7 Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Alek Thomas joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his Futures Game experience and how he uses his status as...
#217: Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez
11 Jul 2019
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Baltimore Orioles top prospect Grayson Rodriguez talks to Sam from the American League clubhouse at the 2019 Futures Game. Also, Tyler and Sam recap t...
#216: Brewers' Devin Williams
05 Jul 2019
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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams joins the show to discuss his journey to this year's All-Star Futures Game. Also, Tyler and Sam break do...
#215: Twins' Brent Rooker
28 Jun 2019
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Minnesota Twins No. 7 prospect Brent Rooker talks to The Show Before the Show about his All-Star first half at Triple-A Rochester. Also, Tyler and Sam...
#214: Rays' Chris Betts
20 Jun 2019
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Tampa Bay Rays prospect Chris Betts joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his big week that saw him win two Midwest League Home Run Derbies and...
#213: Triple-A All-Star votes
14 Jun 2019
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Tyler and Sam use this week's episode of The Show Before the Show to make their selections on the Triple-A All-Star ballot, presented by the Grilling ...
#212: 2019 Draft coverage, Nats' Rutledge
06 Jun 2019
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Tyler and Sam break down the 2019 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, and Kelsie Heneghan joins in with a pre-Draft interview with National...
#211: Rangers' Tim Dillard
30 May 2019
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Texas Rangers righty Tim Dillard joins the show to talk about his record-setting career with Triple-A Nashville, his social media persona and more. Pl...
#210: Mets' Anthony Kay
23 May 2019
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Mets No. 7 prospect Anthony Kay joins The Show Before the Show to talk about his impressive start to the season for Double-A Binghamton. Tyler and Sam...
#209: Pirates' Trayvon Robinson
16 May 2019
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Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand Tryavon Robinson joins the show to tell the story of his return to the Minor Leagues after he spent the last three years i...
#208: Angels' Patrick Sandoval
10 May 2019
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Los Angeles Angels No. 12 prospect Patrick Sandoval joins The Show Before the Show to talk about building on his 2018 breakout season and his first tr...
#207: Erie pitching coach Mark Johnson
03 May 2019
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Double-A Erie pitching coach Mark Johnson joins the podcast to talk about his staff that has already thrown two no-hitters this season, including one ...
Emergency Vladcast: The time has arrived
25 Apr 2019
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Finally, finally, finally. The game's top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is on his way to the Majors and will debut with the Blue Jays on Friday. Tyle...
#206: Red Sox prospect Marcus Wilson
25 Apr 2019
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Newest Red Sox prospect Marcus Wilson calls into the podcast to discuss his trade from the D-backs, Tyler and Sam break down Will Benson's four-homer ...
#205: Brewers' Zack Brown
18 Apr 2019
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Milwaukee Brewers No. 6 prospect Zack Brown talks about his transition to Triple-A, Tyler and Sam break down their favorite early-season performances ...
#204: White Sox prospect Micker Adolfo
11 Apr 2019
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No. 8 White Sox prospect Micker Adolfo joins the podcast to talk about his early impressions of Double-A and his return from multiple injuries, includ...
#203: Opening Night Megacast with MacKenzie Gore
04 Apr 2019
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It's the first day of the 2019 Minor League Baseball season! Tyler Maun, Sam Dykstra, Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson celebrate by providing their pr...
#202: Dodgers' Dustin May
29 Mar 2019
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A few days after pitching at Dodger Stadium, No. 69 overall prospect Dustin May joins the show to discuss his impressive spring and proximity to the M...
#201: Padres' Todd Van Steensel
22 Mar 2019
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Tyler and Sam wrap up their trips to Arizona and Florida, Ben has all the details on the new Copa de la Diversion identities for 2019 and San Diego Pa...
#200: Yankees' Trevor Stephan
14 Mar 2019
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New York Yankees No. 8 prospect Trevor Stephan talks from Tampa about his time in Major League camp and his expectations for the 2019 season. Sam brin...
#199: Marlins' Connor Scott
07 Mar 2019
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Miami Marlins No. 6 prospect Connor Scott provides a breakdown of his first Spring Training and his introduction to the organization's rebuild. Also, ...
#198: Cubs' Nico Hoerner
28 Feb 2019
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Cubs No. 2 prospect Nico Hoerner joins the show to recap an eventful first year in pro ball and look forward to his second season. Also, Tyler and Sam...
#197: Nationals' Sterling Sharp
21 Feb 2019
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Washington Nationals No. 9 prospect Sterling Sharp calls into the show from Spring Training to talk about his development as a sinkerballer and his du...
#196: Blue Jays' Kevin Smith
14 Feb 2019
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Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kevin Smith calls into the show from Dunedin to talk about his start to Spring Training and how he's broken out early in hi...
#195: Phillies-Marlins blockbuster
08 Feb 2019
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Tyler and Sam break down Thursday's big trade that sent top prospect Sixto Sanchez to the Marlins and All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies w...
#194: Reds' Jonathan India
31 Jan 2019
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Fresh off being named MLB.com's No. 53 overall prospect, Reds third baseman Jonathan India joins the show to talk about his long 2018 season and the t...
#193: Atlanta's Kyle Muller
25 Jan 2019
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Atlanta's No. 12 prospect Kyle Muller joins the show to talk about his breakout 2018 season and his work with Driveline this winter. Also, Tyler and S...
#192: Cleveland's Bobby Bradley
17 Jan 2019
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Cleveland's No. 7 prospect Bobby Bradley joins the show to discuss his addition to the Tribe's 40-man roster and more, Sam and Tyler give their takes ...
#191: Dodgers' Gavin Lux
10 Jan 2019
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Los Angeles Dodgers No. 4 prospect Gavin Lux joins the show to talk about his offseason and the year ahead. Plus a review of NL and AL East prospect p...
#190: Royals' Brady Singer
04 Jan 2019
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Top Royals prospect Brady Singer joins the show to talk about his viral heartwarming Christmas gift to his parents and his upcoming professional debut...
#189: D-backs' Andy Young
20 Dec 2018
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D-backs No. 22 prospect Andy Young joins the podcast to talk about his trade from the Cardinals for Paul Goldschmidt while Tyler and Sam wrap up the 2...
#188: Viva Las Vegas
13 Dec 2018
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Sam and Ben join the show to recap all things Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
#187: Mariners' Justin Dunn
06 Dec 2018
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Mariners No. 3 prospect Justin Dunn joins the show to talk about his trade from the Mets and what he did to turn his performance around in 2018. Tyler...
#186: Pirates' Cole Tucker
29 Nov 2018
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Pirates No. 5 prospect Cole Tucker joins the show fresh off being added to the 40-man roster, Sam and Tyler review other players protected from the Ru...
#185: Rays prospect Lucius Fox
15 Nov 2018
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Tampa Bay Rays No. 9 prospect Lucius Fox joins the show from the Arizona Fall League, plus Tyler, Sam and Ben have a discussion on the long-anticipate...
#184: Padres' Buddy Reed
08 Nov 2018
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Padres No. 13 prospect Buddy Reed joins the show fresh off his MVP turn at last weekend's Fall Stars Game, Sam and Tyler detail which farm systems cou...
#183: Royals' Khalil Lee
01 Nov 2018
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Kansas City Royals No. 2 prospect Khalil Lee discusses his AFL stint and his upcoming trip to the Fall Stars Game, and Sam and Ben talk about the new ...
#182: Twins prospect Griffin Jax
18 Oct 2018
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Calling in from the Arizona Fall League, Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Griffin Jax talks about balancing his duties in the Air Force and professio...
#181: MiLBY, AFL previews
11 Oct 2018
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Tyler and Sam discuss the major categories for this year's edition of the MiLBY Awards and preview the 2018 Arizona Fall League season. Ben breaks dow...
#180: Rangers prospect Bubba Thompson
04 Oct 2018
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Texas Rangers No. 9 prospect Bubba Thompson joins the show fresh off a trip to instructs, Tyler and Sam evaluate which Major League playoff teams have...
#179: Looking back on 2018 predictions
28 Sep 2018
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Sam and Tyler are joined by Josh Jackson and Kelsie Heneghan to look back on their 2018 season predictions, Tigers prospect and cancer survivor Clate ...
#178: Memphis manager Stubby Clapp
20 Sep 2018
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Triple-A national champion Memphis Redbirds manager Stubby Clapp talks to Kelsie Heneghan from Columbus, plus Ben provides an update on affiliation ch...
#177: Astros prospect Seth Beer
13 Sep 2018
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Houston Astros No. 7 prospect Seth Beer joins the show fresh off a Carolina League championship with Class A Advanced Buies Creek, Sam and Tyler recap...
#176: Benjamin Hill's Ballpark Opus
07 Sep 2018
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After visiting the last two MiLB ballparks on his list, Benjamin Hill joins the show to talk about his odyssey through the Minors. Plus, Tyler and Sam...
#175: White Sox prospect Dylan Cease
30 Aug 2018
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Fresh off being shut down at his innings limit in 2018, No. 5 White Sox prospect Dylan Cease joins the final regular season episode of the show from D...
#174: Gwinnett pitching coach Reid Cornelius
23 Aug 2018
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Triple-A Gwinnett pitching coach Reid Cornelius joins the show to discuss his talented staff, Sam and Tyler break down the Michael Kopech and Bryse Wi...
#173: D-backs prospect Jasrado Chisholm
16 Aug 2018
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Arizona Diamondbacks No. 2 prospect Jasrado Chisholm talks about his home run breakout and his Bahamian background, Sam and Tyler discuss the Major Le...
#172: A Night in Brooklyn
10 Aug 2018
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Sam, Ben and Kelsie Heneghan report back from Ben's road trip to see the Brooklyn Cyclones with interviews from players and front-office staff about t...
#171: New Rangers prospect Taylor Hearn
02 Aug 2018
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Texas Rangers pitching prospect Taylor Hearn joins the show to tell the story of his trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates and to talk about his roots in ...
#170: Orioles prospect DL Hall
26 Jul 2018
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Baltimore Orioles No. 3 prospect DL Hall joins the show from Class A Delmarva to discuss his place in the organization's rebuild. Also, Tyler and Sam ...
#169: Giants prospect Shaun Anderson
19 Jul 2018
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San Francisco Giants No. 7 prospect Shaun Anderson joins the show to talk about his promotion to Triple-A and what it's like to go through a trade fro...
#168: Blue Jays prospect T.J. Zeuch
13 Jul 2018
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Toronto Blue Jays prospect T.J. Zeuch breaks down his groundball-based approach from the Eastern League All-Star Game, Tyler and Sam look ahead to the...
#167: Rangers prospect Jonathan Hernandez
06 Jul 2018
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Texas Rangers No. 13 prospect Jonathan Hernandez joins the show to talk about his breakout year and his international signing story, plus Tyler and Sa...
#166: Erie manager Andrew Graham
28 Jun 2018
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Double-A Erie manager Andrew Graham joins the show to talk about his loaded roster in the Detroit Tigers organization, Tyler and Sam take a look back ...
#165: Rockies' Garrett Hampson
22 Jun 2018
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Colorado Rockies No. 6 prospect Garrett Hampson joins the show to talk about his fast rise. Tyler and Sam break down all the big prospect promotions t...
#164: Cardinals' Andrew Knizner
14 Jun 2018
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Andrew Knizner talks about his climb from Cardinals seventh-rounder to top-10 catching prospect. Tyler and Sam preview short-season ball. Ben has deta...
#163: Draft pick Anthony Seigler
07 Jun 2018
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Catcher Anthony Seigler talks to the podcast before going to the Yankees in the first round, Tyler and Sam break down this year's top picks and Ben ha...
#162: Yankees' Ryan Bollinger
31 May 2018
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Yankees left-hander Ryan Bollinger discusses his road to The Show that took him through Australia and Germany, and Tyler and Sam offer a 2018 Draft pr...
#161: Red Sox prospect C.J. Chatham
24 May 2018
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Boston's No. 10 prospect C.J. Chatham discusses his breakout (and healthier) start to the season, plus a conversation about why the Angels have been t...
#160: Prospect finishing school
17 May 2018
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When a super prospect like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showcases he's got little left to prove in the Minors by Double-A, is a stop in Triple-A worthwhile? ...
#159: Potomac manager Tripp Keister
10 May 2018
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Class A Advanced Potomac manager Tripp Keister joins the show to talk about his talented club that includes Juan Soto and Carter Kieboom, plus Tyler a...
#158: Mets' Peter Alonso
03 May 2018
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New York Mets No. 4 prospect Peter Alonso joins the show to talk about his hot start with Double-A Binghamton, plus Tyler and Sam offer other reflecti...
#157: Athletics' Jesus Luzardo
26 Apr 2018
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Jesus Luzardo, the Oakland Athletics' No. 2 prospect, joins the show to talk about his scorching start to the season and early promotion to Double-A, ...
#156: Early season reaction, RiverDogs promos
19 Apr 2018
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Sam and Tyler are back to discuss some of the biggest storylines of the early season for prospects in the Minors and those graduating, plus Ben and Ty...
#155: New Hampshire manager John Schneider
11 Apr 2018
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Double-A New Hampshire manager John Schneider calls into the podcast to talk about how he handles mega Blue Jays prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and B...
#154: Reds' Nick Senzel; Opening Day megacast
04 Apr 2018
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Top Reds prospect Nick Senzel joins the show, plus Kelsie Heneghan, Josh Jackson and Benjamin Hill stop by with hosts Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra for a...
#153: Prospects in the big leagues
29 Mar 2018
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Happy MLB Opening Day! Tyler and Sam break down which prospects are opening the 2018 season in the Majors and which could help their clubs make runs t...
#152: Eloy Jimenez and Fernando Tatis Jr.
22 Mar 2018
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From Spring Training in Arizona, Josh Jackson catches up with top White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez and Tyler Maun talks with top Padres prospect Fernan...
#151: Marlins prospect Lewis Brinson
15 Mar 2018
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Tyler and Sam open up the latest edition of The Show Before the Show with a lengthy discussion on Minor League Baseball's upcoming changes to the extr...
#150: Phillies prospect Adam Haseley
08 Mar 2018
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Philadelphia Phillies first-rounder Adam Haseley joins the show from his first Spring Training camp in Clearwater, Florida. Sam and Tyler also break d...