The Show Before the Show
Episodes
#51: Astros' Rachel Balkovec
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Houston Astros Latin America Strength & Conditioning Coach Rachel Balkovic joins Ep. 51 of The Show Before The Show to discuss how she broke into the ...
#50: Brewers' Denson, Rockies' Rodgers
18 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Tyler are back from Spring Training for the 50th edition of The Show Before The Show. This week, they reflect on the Cactus and Grapefruit Lea...
#49: Spring Training Special
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Maun, Sam Dykstra and special guest Josh Jackson bring you stories and interviews from Spring Training in Arizona and Florida including conversa...
#48: Interview with Mets prospect Dominic Smith
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mets slugger Dominic Smith discusses his unique background as a highly regarded prospect from South-Central Los Angeles. Plus, the lazy river becomes ...
#47: Interview with Royals prospect Kyle Zimmer
25 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Royals pitching prospect Kyle Zimmer joins the show to discuss his time in big league camp and his hopes for the 2016 season. Plus, Benjamin Hill take...
#46: Interview with Cubs prospect Willson Contreras
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs' Willson Contreras, who broke out in 2015 and is now rated the top catching prospect in baseball, joins this week's podcast. Benjamin Hill jo...
#45: Athletics prospect Sean Manaea
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Current A's and former Royals pitching prospect Sean Manaea joins The Show Before The Show Minor League Baseball podcast to, among other things, expla...
#44: Interview with Twins phenom Max Kepler
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Twins' Max Kepler -- MLB.com's No. 44 overall prospect and one of 2015's breakout prospects -- discussed what it was like growing up in Germany as...
#43: Interview with logo designer Todd Radom
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Graphic designer Todd Radom joins the show to discuss his redesigns of the Southern and Appalachian League logos, his nearly three decades producing i...
#42: On Devenski and more with MiLB.com's Heneghan
22 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan joins Tyler and Sam to talk about the interesting journey of Astros pitching prospect Chris Devenski. That plus an early lo...
#41: Talking Mariners with Andy McKay
15 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Andy McKay has joined the Mariners from the Rockies as Seattle's new farm director. He joins the podcast to talk about the M's system, his plan for it...
#40: Talking Reds with Jagielo, Graupe
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Reds have been active this winter, trying to bolster their system via trade. Tyler and Sam talk to one of those acquisitions, third baseman Eric J...
#39: Previewing the 2016 NL
31 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After covering the AL last week, Sam and Tyler look at how New Year's goals will stack up for National League teams in the 2016 season. To l...
#38: Previewing the 2016 AL
22 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Tyler look at how holiday wish lists and New Year's goals will stack up for American League teams in the 2016 season. To learn more ...
#37: Interview with the Braves' Aaron Blair
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the offseason's biggest trade to date, righty Aaron Blair was dealt to Atlanta as part of the package for Shelby Miller,. Tyler and Sam talked with...
#36: Analyzing the Rule 5 Draft, Winter Meetings recap
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Sam recap Thursday's Rule 5 Draft, where dozens of players changed teams. They also hear from Ben Hill, who was at the Winter Meetings in Na...
#35: Interview with MiLB homer king Hessman
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After announcing his retirement last week, all-time Minor League home run king Mike Hessman joins Tyler and Sam to talk about his illustrious career a...
#34: Interview with new Braves lefty Sean Newcomb
20 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sam speaks with pitching prospect Sean Newcomb, the biggest piece heading to Atlanta from the Angels in the Andrelton Simmons trade. Ben Hill joins to...
#33: Interview with the Brewers' Brett Phillips
13 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Milwaukee's No. 2 prospect Brett Phillips talks to Tyler in Taiwan as he plays for Team USA at the Premier12 tournament. Tyler and Sam also form their...
#32: Interview with the Orioles' Dylan Bundy
05 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Baltimore's No. 2 prospect Dylan Bundy made the Majors a year out of the Draft but has been derailed by injuries since. He talks to Tyler from the Ari...
#31: Interview with the Mets' Brandon Nimmo
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With the Mets in the World Series, Tyler and Sam talk to one of their top prospects, Brandon Nimmo, about watching his parent club in the Fall Classic...
#30: Interview with the Pirates' Reese McGuire
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Pittsburgh catching prospect Reese McGuire joins the show to discuss how he's become a top defender and his experience thus far in the Arizona Fall Le...
#29: A's instructional coach Justine Siegal
15 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justine Siegal became the first female coach in MLB history this month. She joins the show from A's instructional league in Arizona. That and more in ...
#28: Announcing 2015 MiLBYs nominees
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra announce and break down nominees for the 2015 MiLBY awards. Ben Hill joins later to talk about the Promo Seminar and the Pr...
#27: Interview with Rays No. 2 prospect Blake Snell
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tampa Bay's No. 2 prospect, Blake Snell, joins the show to look back on another breakout year, plus Ben Hill checks in from the Minor League Promo Sem...
#26: Kelsie Heneghan from the Triple-A Championship
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan joins the show from El Paso to recap Fresno's victory in the Triple-A Championship Game. Benjamin Hill also talks to Tyler ...
#25: Interview with Astros prospect A.J. Reed
17 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After winning the Minor League home run crown, 2014 Golden Spikes Award winner and No. 5 Astros prospect A.J. Reed joins the show to talk about his ex...
#24: Interview with D-backs' Dansby Swanson
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Sam have a sweeping conversation with the top pick in the 2015 Draft, the D-backs' Dansby Swanson. He talks Vandy in the College World Serie...
#23: On September call-ups and Fall League rosters
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sept. 1 marked one of the milestone days of the season, one in which many prospects were promoted while others learned they'd be headed to the Fall Le...
#22: Interview with Rockies SS prospect Trevor Story
27 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Along with the usual analysis and frivolity from Tyler Maun, Sam Dykstra and Ben Hill, Rockies shortstop prospect Trevor Story stops by to discuss, am...
#21: Billy Bean talks Denson, inclusion in baseball
20 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra have an extended conversation with MLB Ambassador of Inclusion Billy Bean on David Denson's historic announcement this week...
#20: Evaluating MLB.com's midseason top 100
13 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra break down MLB Pipeline's re-ranked top 100 prospects with an eye on notable risers. Plus Ben Hill has returned from a swel...
#19: Trade Deadline prospect analysis
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With a flurry of deals at the MLB Trade Deadline, Jake, Sam and Tyler discuss the trades they thought led to the best prospect returns. Plus, how long...
#18: Talking Boston prospects with Greenville's Fenster
30 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jake, Tyler and Sam Dykstra talk about some of the trades that are making this deadline hot. They also bring in Greenville manager Darren Fenster to d...
#17: Tacos and second-half debuts
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With the Trade Deadline approaching, Jake and Tyler talk prospects who could debut soon plus the Fresno Tacos and more crossover promotions. ...
#16: Interview with M's prospect Patrick Kivlehan
16 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mariners third baseman Patrick Kivlehan joins this podcast episode from Toronto, where he's playing with Team USA in the Pan Am Games. To le...
#15: Interview with Twins' Adam Brett Walker II
09 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Twins slugger Adam Brett Walker II talks about the factors behind his huge season. Tyler and Jake also discuss the Touki Toussaint velocity controvers...
#14: Interviews with Rays' Honeywell
01 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jake are joined by No. 7 Rays prospect Brent Honeywell and and pitcher Sean Conroy, pro baseball's first openly gay player. To lea...
#13.5: Interview with Rockies top pick Rodgers
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In a special edition of The Show Before The Show, Tyler and Jake chat with top Rockies selection Brendan Rodgers before his pro debut. To le...
#13: Trading Touki plus awareness promotions
25 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jake discuss Arizona's surprising trade of 2014 first-rounder Touki Toussaint to Atlanta, plus they talk LGBT Minor League promotions and mo...
#12: Talking Dodgers with Razor Shines
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jake welcome Tulsa manager Razor Shines to go in depth on Dodgers prospects. Ben Hill explains what "Wackramento" means. Also, which recentl...
#2: Durham manager Jared Sandberg
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Bulls' Jared Sandberg joins the podcast to chat Rays prospects, plus what to watch on Opening Day and Ben Hill on designated eaters. To ...
#1: Spring Training visits
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Maun and Jake Seiner discuss their Spring Training treks and talk MiLB road trips with Ben Hill and Prospect Primers with Sam Dykstra. ...
#4: Interview with Mark Appel, Astros pitching prospect
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jake have an extended conversation with Astros colorful pitching prospect Mark Appel; plus Ben Hill returns to discuss his first 2015 road t...
#6: Frank Viola on Mets pitching prospects
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Las Vegas pitching coach Frank Viola gives his insight on Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz and other Mets pitching prospects, Sam Dykstra chats Cubs pros...
#7: Astros' Radison on Correa, other Houston prospects
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jake interview Dan Radison, the Corpus Christi Hooks' hitting coach, to discuss top Astros prospect Carlos Correa as well as the other preco...
#3: Bryant, Gallo and upswing
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Maun on Kris Bryant and Joey Gallo growing up together; Jake Seiner with Yankees pitcher Chris Smith; Ben Hill with a Bradenton employee who del...
#5: Hitting coach Desi Wilson talks Cubs prospects
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jake talk Cubs offensive prospects with Tennessee Smokies hitting coach Desi Wilson. They also discuss top ballpark promos with Ben Hill and...
#11: Interview with Draft prospect Garrett Whitley; Astros call up prospects
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's MLB Draft week, and Jake was in Secaucus to witness the first round and talk to some of the picks. We have an interview with Rays first-rounder G...
#10: Interview with Blue Jays prospect Jeff Hoffman
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jake chat with Toronto righty Jeff Hoffman, who has recently returned from Tommy John surgery to pitch well in the Florida State League. The...
#9: Interview with Nats prospect Lucas Giolito
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jake have an interesting conversation with baseball's top pitching prospect -- the Nationals' Lucas Giolito. In addition, they discuss the n...
#8: Super Moncada and Super Two discussion
21 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Red Sox phenom Yoan Moncada made his stateside debut this week. Jake and Tyler discussed Moncada's impact and potential, plus the emergence of Dodgers...