Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other podcast-listening apps. This episode can also be found on Minor League Baseball's official YouTube page. Send questions or feedback to podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@samdykstramilb.bsky.social) and Tyler Maun (@tylermaun.bsky.social) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.
Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)
Ben, Sam and Tyler open this week's show by looking at John Oliver's rebrand choice of the Erie SeaWolves on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Ben also previews next week's road trip through the Carolinas.
New Era Clash of the Caps (25:16)
The New Era Clash of the Caps continues with three choices at each level this week and four finalists overall next week. Ben, Sam and Tyler make their picks for their favorite home cap at each full-season level.
Three Strikes (47:28)
Sam and Tyler return to the Three Strikes format by looking at the Check Swing Challenge's arrival in the Florida State League, the most interesting pitches in Triple-A and some pleasant prospect surprises across the Minors.
Name That Dude/Wrapping up (1:15:14)
The gang ends the show by looking back at the Minor and Major League career of a prospect of yore.