Dodgers' epic 1968 Draft, McGonigle's extension covered on MiLB podcast

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)

The group opens up this week's podcast with a look at the itinerary for Ben's all-Orioles Minor League road trip for next week in which fans can see all four Baltimore affiliates at home within driving distance of one another. The group also discusses Asheville's renamed HomeTrust Park and the Jackie Robinson Day game between Jupiter and Palm Beach at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla.

Eric Vickrey interview (29:07)

Ben talks to author Eric Vickrey about his book "Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History" that covers Los Angeles' legendary 1968 crop.

On-field chatter (47:52)

Sam and Tyler chat about Kevin McGonigle's record contract extension, Noah Schultz's ascent to the Majors and other early prospect standouts from the 2026 season.

Wrapping up (1:08:52)