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'Eephus' director Lund talks movie on podcast

March 8, 2025

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

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.bsky.social) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

Ben and Tyler open up this week's show by talking about some new Minor League alternate identities in places like Delmarva (Wild Ponies), Fredericksburg (Frogs) and Round Rock (Ryan Express 34s).

Sam's Spring Training report (19:12)

Sam is out in Florida on Spring Training assignment and shares some of what he's seen and heard from Tigers, Phillies, Red Sox and Yankees camps.

Carson Lund interview (42:21)

The new baseball movie Eephus shares the fictional story of one final men's league game played at a New England diamond before it's set to be closed for good. Director Carson Lund tells stories from the making of the film and discusses the themes about small-town baseball.

Wrapping up/Ghosts of the Minors (1:10:04)

Josh needs a new pair of shoes in Ghosts of the Minors, and Ben and Tyler close out the show.

Join Us for a Life-Saving Blood Drive at District 356!

March 5, 2025

Join Us for a Life-Saving Blood Drive at District 356! Make a difference and help save lives by donating blood at District 356 on Saturday, March 15th, from 11 AM to 4 PM! As a thank-you for your generosity, donors will receive $40 in rewards, courtesy of The Blood Connection

SoCon Baseball Tournament to Continue in Greenville

February 26, 2025

The Southern Conference announced on Tuesday that it has extended its agreement with the Greenville Drive, establishing Fluor Field as the home of The Southern Conference Baseball Championship presented by Holston Gases for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 championships. "Extending our partnership with the Greenville Drive to make Fluor Field

#TeachGCS - A Night to Champion Teachers

February 10, 2025

TeachGCS Night at Fluor Field hosted by Public Education Partners, Greenville County Schools and the Greenville Drive will be Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Each teacher can claim two complimentary game tickets, and will receive a $5 ballpark voucher which can be used for food and drinks when they

Tickets Now On Sale for Top Amateur Games at Fluor Field

February 3, 2025

While Greenville Drive baseball is still a couple months away, the organization and Fluor Field are set to kick-off the amateur baseball schedule in Downtown Greenville beginning on Friday, February 28. More than 25 collegiate and high school teams will take center stage at Fluor Field, with tickets now on

Greenville Drive, West End Events Hiring for the 20th Anniversary Season

January 28, 2025

Today, the Greenville Drive and West End Events announced its annual seasonal hiring process for the 2025 baseball season, as various departments in the ballpark gear up for another successful year at Fluor Field. Individuals 16 years and older interested in 2025 seasonal positions are encouraged to apply for open

Boston Red Sox, Greenville Drive Announce 2025 Field Staff

January 16, 2025

Greenville, S.C. – The Greenville Drive, High-A South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will have a new face at the helm for the first time in six seasons as Liam Carroll, most recently the Single-A Salem Red Sox manager, was tabbed today by the Red Sox to

Greenville Baseball Hall of Fame Announces First Class Since 2014

January 6, 2025

The Greenville Baseball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its official relaunch with the induction of seven distinguished members into its Class of 2024. The Greenville Baseball Hall of Fame was established in 1989 for the purpose of honoring individuals who have made lasting contributions to the game of

Drive staff take home league’s Groundskeeper and Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Awards

November 13, 2024

Greenville, S.C. — The South Atlantic League, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, today announced the Greenville Drive’s VP of Operations and Grounds Greg Burgess, and Visiting Clubhouse Manager Brian Masztak as the South Atlantic League’s Head Groundskeeper of the Year and Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year, respectively. “We’re

Bryan Gonzalez named South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star 

Gonzalez knocked 20 HRs and 59 RBI in the 2024 campaign; set franchise record for career homers with 31
September 19, 2024

Bryan Gonzalez was named a South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star by Major/Minor League Baseball on Thursday, the lone Drive representative to earn postseason honors, capping off a record-breaking year for the outfielder-turned-first baseman, and regular designated hitter in the Drive lineup. Gonzalez earned the addition to the end-of-season all-star team

2025 Hot Stove: Boston Red Sox, Greenville Drive Set to Talk Upcoming Season

Fans to catch a glimpse of what’s in store at Fluor Field for the Drive’s 20th Anniversary Season
January 14, 2025

Greenville, S.C. – Less than three months remain before the first pitch on the 2025 Greenville Drive season at Fluor Field, the organization’s 20th Anniversary in the Upstate, and the Drive are once again hosting the Hot Stove, giving fans the chance to ask burning questions about the team and

Drive clip Dash 7-4 in penultimate game of the season

Gonzalez knocks 30th career homer to set Drive franchise record
September 7, 2024

Nelly Taylor powered a two-run homer in third inning, and Yordanny Monegro spun seven strikeouts in five innings of work in his last start of the season as the Greenville Drive (36-29, 62-69) downed the Winston-Salem Dash (29-36, 60-71), 7-4 Saturday at Fluor Field. Monegro, who had not given up

Drive walk-off Dash 6-5 with two runs in the bottom of the ninth

Gonzalez knocks 30th career homer to set Drive franchise record
September 6, 2024

Bryan Gonzalez with speed to burn, knocked a chopping grounder up the third base line and beat the throw to first in the bottom of the ninth inning with two away with Zach Ehrhard on third, capping off a two-run bottom of the ninth comeback for the Greenville Drive; snapping

Drive relinquish lead late to fall 4-3 to Dash

Gonzalez knocks 30th career homer to set Drive franchise record
September 5, 2024

The Greenville Drive (34-29, 60-69) relinquished a 3-1 lead in the seventh and gave up the go-ahead run in the ninth with two away to fall 4-3 to the Winston-Salem Dash (29-34, 60-69); marking the third consecutive loss for the Drive and their eighth loss in the last 10 games.

Drive blanked again in 1-0 loss to Dash

Nelly Taylor picks up two of three Drive hits on the night
September 4, 2024

The Greenville Drive (34-28, 60-68) were blanked for the second night in a row by the Winston-Salem Dash (28-34, 59-69), 1-0 on a run scored in the top of the first as the Drive picked up three hits total on the night. The loss marked the fourth time in 10

Drive fall 4-0 to Dash; officially eliminated from playoff contention

Drive blanked for fourth time in 10 games
September 3, 2024

The Greenville Drive (34-27, 60-67) fell 4-0 to the Winston-Salem Dash (27-34, 58-69) Tuesday night at Fluor Field, officially ending their playoff and title-defense hopes, as the Dash chipped in three runs in the fifth and one in the eighth to carry the night. The loss marked the fourth time

Drive down Hot Rods 6-1; keep playoff hopes alive

Drive drop fifth straight game
September 1, 2024

The Drive offense finally showed up for its stellar pitching Sunday, after five nights of being stifled by the Hot Rods. Greenville’s (34-26, 60-66) Yordanny Monegro spun another dominating performance on the mound holding Bowling Green (38-19, 74-49) to one run on two hits with a pair of walks and

Drive held to one hit in 7-0 blanking by Hot Rods

Drive’s lone hit comes in the second inning
August 30, 2024

The Greenville Drive’s (33-25, 59-65) Miguel Ugueto knocked a single in the second inning accounting for the Drive’s lone hit on the night as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (36-18, 73-48) blanked the Drive 7-0; the second time the Drive were shutout this week. The loss dropped Greenville to 5.5

Drive allow four in the eighth, fall 6-2 to Hot Rods

Drive drop fifth straight game
August 31, 2024

Nelly Taylor’s eighth inning homer knotted the game at 2-2 Saturday night, the second time this series the Drive have been able to erase a Hot Rods lead. But Taylor’s heroics were for naught as Bowling Green (38-18, 74-48) downed Greenville (33-26, 59-66) 6-2 with a four-run barrage in the

Drive relinquish three-run lead to fall 6-4

Hot Rods scratch five across in the sixth to take control of SAL playoff race
August 29, 2024

The Greenville Drive (33-24, 59-64) dropped their third-straight game, relinquishing a three-run lead in the sixth inning as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (36-18, 72-48) poured in five runs en route to a 6-4 victory Thursday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. The loss dropped the Drive to 4.5 games back

Drive blanked by Hot Rods, 2-0 in pitcher’s duel

Drive pitching staff holds Hot Rods to one hit in loss
August 28, 2024

As the game wore on, the more it seemed the Greenville Drive (33-23, 59-63) had a chance to swipe a game from the division-leading Bowling Green Hot Rods (35-18, 71-4 ), but the moment never materialized in an outright pitcher’s duel. The Drive were blanked by the Hot Rods Wednesday

Drive relinquish five in the sixth to fall 9-5 to Hot Rods

Miguel Bleis, Nelly Taylor pick up three-hit nights
August 27, 2024

The Bowling Green Hot Rods’ (34-18, 70-48) five-run outburst in the sixth inning downed the Greenville Drive (33-22, 59-62) 9-4 in Tuesday’s series opener at Bowling Green Ballpark, dropping the Drive to 2.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the South Atlantic League South Division. Though Bowling Green

Drive take Sunday finale with 3-2 victory over Emperors

Drive pick up fourth win in a row and fifth of the series
August 26, 2024

Hudson White, Juan Chacon, and Andy Lugo chipped in an RBI a piece in the fourth, and the Greenville Drive (33-21, 59-61) bullpen allowed one hit through the final four innings to down the Rome Emperors (21-31, 57-59) 3-2 on Sunday at Fluor Field marking the Drive’s fourth win in

Drive blank Emperors 2-0 to secure back-to-back victories

Trio of Uberstine, Mullins, and Carlson strike out nine in shutout effort
August 26, 2024

The Greenville Drive (31-21, 57-61) pitching trio of Tyler Uberstine, Hayden Mullins, and Max Carlson held the Rome Emperors (21-29, 57-57) to two hits on the night as Mikey Romero and Bryan Gonzalez chipped in RBIs to blank the Emperors 2-0 on Friday night at Fluor Field. Uberstine took the

Drive’s explosive inning carries 7-3 victory over Emperors

Rogers strikes out nine as Drive score six in the first
August 26, 2024

The Greenville Drive (32-21, 58-61) used a six-run first inning on the strength of a three-run double from Ronald Rosario and Dalton Rogers struck out a season-high nine in his start as the Drive downed the Rome Emperors (21-30, 57-58) 7-3 on Ranas de Rio night at Fluor Field. Greenville