The Show Before the Show

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The Show Before the Show episodes

August 01, 2025 #514: 2025 Trade Deadline Special
Sam and Tyler recap this year's crazy edition of the MLB Trade Deadline that saw dozens of prospects change organizations. Also, Ben checks in from the end of his road trip to Salt Lake, Tri-City and Spokane.

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50 min
July 25, 2025 #513: Phillies prospect Justin Crawford
Phillies No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford talks about his hitting ability, his time in Triple-A and how he handles the Trade Deadline as a player. Also, the group looks back at Erie’s first Moon Mammoths game, Ben previews his upcoming trip to the West and Sam and Tyler look ahead to big transactions coming in the next week.

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1 hr 23 min
July 18, 2025 #512: All-Star Week recap
It’s been one of the most loaded weeks for prospect news so far this year. Sam and Tyler check in from the madness by reviewing the All-Star Futures and 2025 MLB Draft, each of which took place last weekend in Atlanta. They also preview the Erie Moon Mammonths’ first game on Saturday.

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35 min
July 11, 2025 #511: Futures Game, MLB Draft preview
It’s a big weekend in baseball and the world of prospects. Sam and Tyler preview the All-Star Futures Game by drafting their own squads from the players participating in Atlanta on Saturday. The pair also looks at the main storylines from the 2025 Draft set to begin Sunday. In the opening segment, Ben shares the story of Iowa team photographer Dylan Heuer, who is deaf.

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1 hr 31 min
July 03, 2025 #510: New Erie identity; New ballparks; New Top 100 prospects list
Ben brings details of Erie’s new Moon Mammoths identity, reviews his trip to visit Knoxville, Hub City and Columbus and interviews Lauren Matthews about the Spartanburgers' food options. Also, Sam breaks down MLB Pipeline's new Top 100 prospects ranking and looks at the recently announced All-Star Futures Game rosters.

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1 hr 22 min
June 27, 2025 #509: Texas League, Knoxville trips
Sam and Ben review their recent trips to Frisco, Knoxville and San Antonio and bring along interviews with Missions manager Luke Montz and Smokies president Chris Allen

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58 min
June 21, 2025 #508: Nationals prospect Alex Clemmey
Nationals No. 5 prospect Alex Clemmey talks about his first-half adjustments with Wilmington, his Rhode Island roots and last season’s trade from the Guardians. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler review last week’s visit to Somerset, Sam and Tyler break down the Rafael Devers trade and the gang plays another round of Name That Dude in the final segment.

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1 hr 18 min
June 13, 2025 #507: The Show Before the Show Night with Somerset
The Somerset Patriots hosted Ben, Sam and Tyler for The Show Before the Show Night on June 11. The guys share interviews from the doubleheader against Portland and bring listeners along for a fun day at TD Bank Ballpark.

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1 hr 11 min
June 06, 2025 #506: Carolina dreamin'
Ben shares details from his most recent trip to the Carolinas and interviews Columbia team president Brad Shank. Also, Sam and Tyler look at promotions for first-base prospects Jac Caglianone and Bryce Eldridge, and the entire groups previews Somerset’s The Show Before the Show Night coming next Wednesday

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1 hr 17 min
May 30, 2025 #505: What to do with Roman Anthony, Jac Caglianone
Sam and Tyler look at what to do with Top 10 overall prospects Roman Anthony and Jac Caglianone given their strong performances in Triple-A. They also review a Minor League Baseball-centered episode from Season 2 of "Poker Face" on Peacock.

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1 hr 18 min

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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…