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)
Tyler is back from Europe to talk about what he missed while out. Also, Ben shares the story of Iowa team photographer Dylan Heuer, who is deaf and has helped start Deaf Culture Night with the Cubs.
Futures Game draft (22:51)
Sam and Tyler preview this Saturday's All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta by drafting their own teams of American and National League prospects.
2025 Draft preview (1:00:19)
It's a busy weekend ahead in the world of prospects with the 2025 MLB Draft also beginning Sunday in the Georgia capital. Sam and Tyler chat about the main storylines heading into this year's process, including what the Nationals could do at No. 1 overall.
Wrapping up (1:18:05)
Before the crew ends the show, the guys note that the Round Rock Express and Nolan Ryan Foundation are partnering to raise money for flood relief in Central Texas. Listeners can find more information here.