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, Sam and Tyler open this week's show by looking at alternate identities, logo refreshes and new promo nights in Altoona, Louisville and Richmond. They also share news of the return of the Lowell Spinners as the former Red Sox affiliate joins the Futures League.
Somerset Semiquincentennials (32:02)
The Somerset Patriots are celebrating the country's 250th anniversary next year with a Semiquincentennials alternate identity. Hal Hansen and Dave Marek join the podcast to share details about the new look and how New Jersey's American Revolution ties inspired it.
On-field chatter (49:18)
Sam and Tyler discuss a busy week in prospect transactions following Tuesday's Rule 5 Draft protection deadline. They also look ahead to schedule changes for the 2026 All-Star Futures Game and MLB Draft.
Wrapping up (1:08:15)