MiLB podcast talks Quakes' new look, welcomes legendary 900-win skipper to the show

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.com) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X and Bluesky (@bensbiz.bsky.social).

Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

Ben, Sam and Tyler open this week's show by discussing the new color scheme coming to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga that reflects the Quakes' move to the Angels farm system. The gang also looks at Modesto's numerous name changes ahead of its move to the Pioneer League in 2026.

Dann Bilardello interview (18:54)

Back during the regular season, Ben caught up with Tri-City manager Dann Bilardello about his 900-plus wins in the Minor Leagues and his first career Major League homer (which came off Hall of Famer Tom Seaver).

Winter Meetings preview (32:13)

Sam and Tyler look ahead to the Rule 5 Draft next week by discussing some candidates who could be selected this year, and they chat about what the Blue Jays' offseason aggression means for their rotation.

Harold Craw interview (49:28)

Former Jacksonville executive vice president/general manager Harold Craw is leaving the Jumbo Shrimp to take a role as the senior vice president of community engagement and social responsibility with the Tampa Bay Rays. Sam dips into the archives to present an interview with Craw about his community work in Jacksonville, specifically when it came to honoring Negro Leagues history.

Wrapping up (55:29)