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/Spring Breakout preview (0:00)
The Spring Breakout series began Thursday, and ahead of three more days of prospect showcases, Sam previews some of the standout rosters and matchups from across Arizona and Florida.
Joshua Báez interview (16:10)
Sam talked to MLB Pipeline's No. 87 overall prospect about his standout 2025 season and his impressive spring in Cardinals camp before his move to Triple-A Memphis. (Báez homered in St. Louis' Breakout game one day after this interview.)
Ben's Biz Banter/WBC chatter (23:33)
Ben and Tyler talk about seven new identities coming in 2026 as part of Copa de la Diversión, and Tyler chats about his experience calling World Baseball Classic games and taking in the semifinals and finals from Miami.
Wrapping up (1:02:33)