MiLB podcast crew makes Opening Day predictions
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/2025 predictions (0:00)
Ben, Sam and Tyler are joined by Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson as they make Minor League and prospect predictions for the 2025 season. The predictions vary between three levels: Normal Take, Hot Take and Call Your Shot.
Triple-A opening weekend preview (52:03)
Sam and Tyler look ahead to the best matchups from Opening Day and the entire first weekend of play at the Minors' top level.
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Wrapping up/Name that Dude (1:14:29)
The gang of five gets back together to look back at the Minor League career of a prospect of yesteryear.
Stripers, Norfolk Postponed Friday at Harbor Park
NORFOLK, Va. – Tonight’s 6:35 p.m. game between the Gwinnett Stripers and Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader at Harbor Park on Saturday, April 12. The first of two seven-inning games begins at
Strider Ties Gwinnett Record with 13 Strikeouts in Stripers’ 6-1 Victory at Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – Atlanta Braves’ right-hander Spencer Strider produced a truly historic third rehab start for the Gwinnett Stripers (5-6) on Thursday afternoon, tying the team’s single-game record with 13 strikeouts over 5.1 innings in a 6-1 victory over the Norfolk Tides (5-7) at Harbor Park. Strider and three relievers
Homestand Highlights: Stripers Host First-Ever “Stripers Open”
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers pay tribute to Baseball Hall-of-Famer Jackie Robinson, welcome golf enthusiasts, suit up as the Malmö Oat Milkers, and more during a six-game series at Coolray Field from April 15-20 against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A, Philadelphia Phillies). The jam-packed homestand features Jackie Robinson Day
Daniel Stellar in Debut, Stripers Topple Tides in 10th
NORFOLK, Va. – Davis Daniel struck out six over 6.0 one-hit innings in a no-decision and the Gwinnett Stripers (4-6) scored three runs in the top of the 10th inning to slip past the Norfolk Tides (5-6) 4-2 on a frigid Wednesday night at Harbor Park. The win snapped an
Stripers’ Ninth-Inning Flurry Isn’t Enough in 8-7 Walk-Off Loss at Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – The Gwinnett Stripers (3-5) erased a four-run deficit in the ninth inning to force extra innings, but the Norfolk Tides (5-5) walked it off in the bottom of the 10th on a one-out single by Maverick Handley to win 8-7 on Tuesday night at Harbor Park. Decisive
Stripers, Nashville Postponed Sunday at Coolray Field
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Today’s 12:05 p.m. game between the Gwinnett Stripers and Nashville Sounds at Coolray Field has been postponed due to impending inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader at Coolray Field on Thursday, May 1. The first of two seven-inning games begins
Nashville Bats Break Through in 10-2 Win Over Stripers
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (3-5) fell behind early and couldn’t pull a rally together in a 10-2 defeat against the Nashville Sounds (3-5) on Saturday night at Coolray Field. Decisive Plays: Nashville took an early lead in the first inning on a three-run home run from Wes Clarke
Gwinnett Stripers Add Palmetto Sports & Entertainment to Broadcast Network
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers, Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and Gray Media have agreed to expand their partnership into the western Carolinas and northeastern Georgia with the addition of Palmetto Sports & Entertainment to the Stripers’ broadcast network. In addition to the 30 games that will air
Atlanta Braves Pitcher Spencer Strider to Rehab with Gwinnett
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, have announced today that pitcher Spencer Strider will join the Stripers on an injury rehab assignment. Strider, on Atlanta’s 15-day injured list as he recovers from 2024 surgery to repair his right ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), is slated
All Eyes on Drake: Braves Top Prospect Gearing Up for First MLB Season
Headed into the 2024 season, catcher Drake Baldwin entered the year on the fringe of the MLB.com Atlanta Braves Top 30 Prospects list. The Madison, Wisconsin native had just come off a breakout campaign during his first full season of minor league baseball in which he saw time at three
Atlanta Braves Catcher Sean Murphy to Begin Rehab with Gwinnett
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, have announced today that catcher Sean Murphy will join the Stripers on an injury rehab assignment. Murphy, on Atlanta’s 10-day injured list with a left ribcage fracture, is scheduled to play in Gwinnett’s 4:05 p.m. Opening Day game
Homestand Highlights: Stripers Nearing Four-Millionth Fan Milestone as 2025 Season Begins
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers begin their 16th season of baseball at Coolray Field with a thrilling – and potentially historic – six-game series from April 1-6. The Stripers host the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) as they welcome fans back to the ballpark for Opening Week. The Stripers
Strider Dominant, Williams Provides Walk-Off Magic in Stripers’ 2-1 Thriller
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (3-4) needed 11 innings and a walk-off wild pickoff throw to edge the Nashville Sounds (2-5) for a 2-1 win at Coolray Field on Friday night. Rehabbing Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider and catcher Sean Murphy served as the starting battery for Gwinnett in
Nashville’s Four-Run Third Inning Enough to Best Stripers 5-1
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (2-4) saw their two-game winning streak come to an end courtesy of a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Nashville Sounds (2-4) on Thursday night at Coolray Field. Rehabbing Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy caught seven innings and went 1-for-3 in his second
Wiles Impressive in Debut, Pitching Leads Way in 4-1 Stripers Win
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (2-3) are now winners of their last two games after taking down the Nashville Sounds (1-4) by a 4-1 score on Wednesday at Coolray Field. Starting pitcher Nathan Wiles struck out five over 4.0 no-hit innings in his Gwinnett debut. Decisive Plays: For the
Murphy’s Blast Backs Waldrep as Stripers Earn First Win of 2025
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers took an early lead with the help of rehabbing Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy and held on for a 5-1 series-opening win over the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday at Coolray Field. The win was their first of 2025, snapping a three-game slide. Decisive Plays:
Bullpen Struggles Continue as Stripers Lose 9-6 to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Gwinnett Stripers held a 3-2 lead through five innings, but for the second straight game the Charlotte Knights put together a big inning against the bullpen. Charlotte’s five-run sixth inning led them to a 9-6 victory, completing a three-game sweep of the Stripers at Truist Field.
Strider Strong in Rehab Start, but Stripers Fall 12-4 in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Atlanta Braves’ right-hander Spencer Strider struck out six over 3.0 innings in his first rehab start for Gwinnett, but the Charlotte Knights surged late against the bullpen to beat the Stripers 12-4 on Saturday night at Truist Field. Decisive Plays: The Stripers fell behind 2-1 after four
Charlotte Powers Past Elder, Stripers on Opening Night
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Home runs by Colson Montgomery, Tim Elko, and Kyle Teel propelled the Charlotte Knights to a 9-1 victory over the Gwinnett Stripers on Friday night at Truist Field. Sandy Leon provided Gwinnett’s only run with a solo homer in the fifth. Decisive Plays: Teel staked Charlotte to
Atlanta Braves Set Gwinnett Stripers’ 2025 Opening Day Roster
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Atlanta Braves announced today the Gwinnett Stripers’ roster to open the 2025 International League season. Gwinnett’s 150-game schedule begins on Friday, March 28 with the opener of a three-game series at the Charlotte Knights.
Stripers in Spring Training Update: March 24
The Atlanta Braves get ready to wrap up spring training games this week with the regular season beginning on Thursday. They approach the end of spring on a hot streak, going unbeaten in all but one game last week. Here’s an overview of who’s stood out this past week: Former
Stripers in Spring Training Update: March 17
The Atlanta Braves have wrapped up eight more spring training games in addition to the highly anticipated Spring Breakout Game against Detroit. Atlanta came away with just a pair of wins during the week, but many former and potential Stripers got the chance for additional reps. Here’s an overview of
Stripers in Spring Training Update: March 10
The second week of Spring Training saw the Atlanta Braves win just one of six games while tying twice, bringing its overall record to 7-5 in Grapefruit League play. Many former and future Gwinnett Stripers have had the chance to play for the big-league club. Here’s an overview of who’s
Stripers Alums Mejia, Waddell Selected to Braves' Spring Breakout Roster
Major League Baseball announced today the rosters for its 2025 Spring Breakout, the second-annual Spring Training showcase of top prospects from all 30 big-league organizations. The Atlanta Braves' 24-player roster for their March 16 Spring Breakout game includes a pair of Gwinnett Stripers alums, pitcher Ian Mejia and infielder Luke
Gwinnett Stripers Announce 2025 Promotions Schedule
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers announced today their Promotions Schedule for 2025, the team’s 16th season at Coolray Field. The full calendar of giveaways, fireworks shows, theme nights, special appearances, and weekly promotions awaiting fans can be viewed now at GoStripers.com/promotions. This year’s slate of giveaways is highlighted by