Rays No. 13 prospect JJ Goss joins this week's Minor League Baseball podcast to discuss his time at instructs, his development in what could have been a lost year and what it's like to watch the playoffs as a member of the Tampa Bay system. Also, Tyler and Sam break down what has made rookies Randy Arozarena and Ian Anderson so successful in the postseason, and MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson call in to talk about their recent stories about "Gilmore Girls" star (and former Minor League pitcher) Scott Patterson and Erie owner Fernando Aguirre.




      
 
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#279: Rays prospect JJ Goss

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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Sam shares an excerpt from his interview with top pitching prospect Paul Skenes, and Sam and Tyler discuss the Pirates right-hander’s early dominance. Also, Ben talks about his favorite bobbleheads and interviews Jersey Shore’s Greg Giombarrese and Gianna Fiocco about the club’s new song “ShoreTown is Your Town” that was released this week. Finally, Josh shares the fruits of another edition of Ghosts of the Minors.
 
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#454: Paul Skenes, Song from the Jersey Shore

Sam calls in from Indianapolis to chat with Ben and Tyler about his visit to see top pitching prospect Paul Skenes. Also, Ben talks with Wichita general manager Matt Hamilton about the club’s new Chili Buns alternate identity, and Josh plays another round of Ghosts of the Minors.
 
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#453: Indianapolis chat, Wichita Chili Buns

Erie president Greg Coleman details the team ring after last year's title, Ben previews road trips and Sam and Tyler talk Jackson Holliday.
 
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#452: Erie rings in '24

Happy second Opening Day! Ben, Sam and Tyler are joined by Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson for a second draft around Double-A, High-A and Single-A teams. Also, Ben looks ahead to next week’s eclipse, Sam details early prospect assignments and members of the MLB Pipeline and MiLB.com crew explain why they’re excited for the 2024 season ahead.
 
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#451: Opening Day Draft, Part II

To celebrate the start of the Minor League season, Ben, Sam and Tyler build their own Triple-A franchises using categories like main identities, ballparks and mascots. Also, Sam and Tyler discuss notable prospects opening the season at the Minors’ top level, and Josh puts in the work in Ghosts of the Minors.
 
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#279: Rays prospect JJ Goss

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