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 begins the podcast by looking at recently announced alternate identities for Altoona (Mud Turtles), Great Lakes (Dogmen), Hartford (Rock Cats) and Wichita (Honkers). He also shares a quick interview with Portland broadcaster Emma Tiedemann upon the news of her talking bobblehead promotion coming this August.
Griff McGarry interview (34:06)
McGarry joined the Nationals organization as a Rule 5 pick in December. He chats with Sam about his adjustments with the Phillies that led to this opportunity and how he's preparing for a potential Major League job with Washington.
On-field chatter (52:31)
Sam and Tyler break down the Cardinals' prospect haul from this week's Brendan Donovan trade and look at some of the big-name prospects participating in this year's World Baseball Classic. They also send warm wishes to fellow Minor League writer Emily Waldon upon the news that her cancer has returned. You can support Emily's journey by donating to her GoFundMe or purchasing a Pitching Ninja shirt (Emily's Fight edition) on RotoWear.
Wrapping up (1:08:51)