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 and Sam open this week's show by taking a look at High-A West Michigan's brilliance during the regular season and look at Double-A Chattanooga and Richmond as both clubs prepare to move to new ballparks for 2026.
Dan Lovallo interview (20:12)
Broadcaster Dan Lovallo saw Richmond's The Diamond open in 1985 when he served as one of the voices of the then-Triple-A Richmond Braves. Forty years later, he's back in the ballpark for its closing, this time behind the mic for the Hartford Yard Goats. Lovallo chats with the podcast crew about his memories of The Diamond and what he expects to experience in its final days this weekend.
On-field chatter (43:28)
Sam takes the third segment to break down the initial Arizona Fall League rosters. He also makes his selections for Double-A Hitter and Pitcher of the Year with the Minors' second-highest level winding down its regular season this week.
Wrapping up (58:25)