Minor League Baseball Podcast
Summary: 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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It may be a holiday week, but big news in the world of Minor League Baseball led Tyler and Sam to have an emergency podcast. Major League Baseball hammered the Braves with the loss of 13 prospects Tuesday due to international signing violations. The guys discuss what it means for the organization, players and the future of the international market.
The Show Before the Show hosts Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra are joined by MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan for a three-team fantasy draft using players from this year's Arizona Fall League. Which team do you think is best?
This week's Minor League Baseball podcast features remembrances of Roy Halladay, Daniel Flores and Rick Hader (more commonly known as Myron Noodleman). Also, top Royals prospect Nick Pratto joins the show to talk about the start to his pro career.
Houston Astros first-rounder J.B. Bukauskas calls into the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about watching his new organization's run to the World Series. Tyler and Sam discuss early Arizona Fall League storylines, and Ben will make you hungry with talk of team food names.
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Will Smith joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about his time in the Arizona Fall League while Sam, Tyler and Ben break down how expansion could affect the Minors from player development and business standpoints.
With the Arizona Fall League season starting this week, Tyler and Sam provide their picks for best teams, MVP and potential surprise performers. Ben breaks down the news of a new stadium coming to Las Vegas.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Austin Hays joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to break down his impressive 2017 season that saw him climb from Class A Advanced Frederick all the way to the big leagues. Tyler and Sam also discuss the toughest picks in this year's MiLBY Awards categories.
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jon Duplantier talks to the Minor League Baseball podcast about his breakout season in which he posted a 1.39 ERA over 136 innings. Sam and Tyler give their positional picks for an All-MiLB Team, and Ben calls in from the Promo Seminar in Greenville.
Tyler and Sam are joined this week by MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson as they see what went right and what went wrong with their preseason Minor League predictions. Also, Sam spoke to Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jake Bauers before the Triple-A National Championship Game, and Ben gives some of his Crooked Numbers from the 2017 season.
Minnesota Twins prospect Nick Gordon joins The Show Before the Show to discuss his role in Double-A Chattanooga's run to a Southern League title. Tyler and Sam break down other championship winners, and Ben discusses the Astros' move out of Rookie-level Greeneville.
With the 2017 Minor League regular season closing out this week, Sam and Tyler come together to provide their parting thoughts of the season and preview the upcoming playoffs. Andrew Battifarano stops by to discuss his story about Rangers pitcher Jake Diekman, and Ben tells tales of Wilmington's Mr. Celery mascot.
Pittsburgh Pirates first-rounder Shane Baz joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about his home area of Houston and his first season in the Minors. Tyler and Sam discuss Arizona Fall League rosters, and Ben breaks down Erie's "Alternative Facts Night."
Chicago Cubs prospect Chris Singleton joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to discuss getting his pro career started two years after his mother was murdered in the Charleston church shooting in 2015. Also, Benjamin Hill returns from the road with stories about his encounters with Bill Murray and Monday's eclipse.
Detroit Tigers first-rounder Alex Faedo joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about his development as a pitcher at Florida and his heroics in the College World Series. Tyler and Sam discuss the big promotions of Dominic Smith, Rhys Hoskins and Eloy Jimenez, and Ben previews his trip to the Carolinas.
Cincinnati Reds prospect Taylor Trammell joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about his impressive first full season and when he first knew he was incredibly fast. Also, Tyler and Sam preview the Joe Bauman Home Run Award race, and Ben returns from the road to tell tales from all over the northeast.
