MiLB podcast covers Spring Training, WBC, more 

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/Tyler talks from Puerto Rico (0:00)

Tyler, still in San Juan after doing play-by-play in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic, introduces a special "alone together" episode of the podcast. He recaps a wild week of international baseball, with an emphasis on the Pool A games he witnessed live.

Ben's Biz Banter (19:03)

Ben, all alone in New York City, reminisces about defunct Minor League ballparks before presenting a rollicking round-up of recent Minor League news items.

Sam in Arizona (32:06)

Sam, on the cusp of finishing his time in Arizona, empties his Cactus League notebook and a trove of meaty morsels quickly fall from its pages.

Kruz Schoolcraft interview (56:46)

Amid a cacophony of birdcalls, Sam speaks with 6-foot-8 lefthander Kruz Schoolcraft, San Diego’s top prospect and the No. 88 overall talent on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100.

Ryan Waldschmidt interview (1:05:47)

Sam speaks with outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, the No. 1 prospect in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.