Mathew Burns talks to the show about his history of taking long Minor League road trips with his father before they embark on their next journey through the South. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler discuss Minor League Baseball’s national $10 ticket offer running through next Tuesday and Franklin Arias’ torrid run with Double-A Portland.
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#548: 1968 Dodgers -- Best Draft class ever?
17/04/2026 | 1 h 21 min
Ben interviews author Eric Vickrey about his book "Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History" that covers Los Angeles' legendary 1968 crop. Also, Sam and Tyler look at Kevin McGonigle's extension and early prospect standouts, and the group discusses the possibility of an all-Orioles Minor League road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben, Sam and Tyler look at interesting promotions and early prospect standouts from the beginning of the 2026 Minor League season. Also, Ben chats with Double-A Columbus general manager Pete Laven about the club’s Scrambled Dogs identity, and top Mets Draft pick Mitch Voit joins Sam from Opening Day in Brooklyn.
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#546: 2026 Minor League Opening Day Draft
03/04/2026 | 1 h 1 min
Ben, Sam and Tyler are joined by fellow Minor League experts Josh Jackson and Kelsie Heneghan to create their own clubs in a draft format ahead of the opening of the full MiLB regular season this week.
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#545: Triple-A Opening Day 2026
27/03/2026 | 1 h 18 min
Ben, Sam and Tyler review the games to watch, prospects to know and storylines to follow as Triple-A begins the 2026 regular season. This episode also features Spring Training interviews with Royals No. 2 prospect Blake Mitchell and Nationals No. 27 prospect Caleb Lomavita. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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