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 opens the show by talking about his recent trips to Williamsport and Wilmington, the latter of which was to celebrate the mascot Mr. Celery. He also previews this weekend's excursion to Richmond and its brand-new CarMax Park.
On-field chatter (17:14)
Sam and Tyler discuss last week's MLB Pipeline Prospect Showcase between Cardinals and D-backs Double-A affiliates Springfield and Amarillo, respectively. They also look at this week's refresh of the MLB Pipeline Top 30 prospect lists.
Demetrio Crisantes (35:14)
Sam interviews top D-backs prospect Demetrio Crisantes from Springfield about his recovery from shoulder and hamstring injuries, his 2026 season before a promotion to Triple-A Reno and his Arizona roots.
Wrapping up (43:14)
All three cohosts end this week's podcast by answering a listener email about the largest and smallest Minor League Baseball mascots and play another round of Name that Dude.