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MiLB podcast crew makes Opening Day predictions

March 28, 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/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

Game to be made up as doubleheader on Saturday, April 12 at 5:35 p.m.
April 11, 2025

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

Spencer Strider dominates over 5.1 innings, Gwinnett staff ties nine-inning record with 18 strikeouts
April 10, 2025

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”

Chopper Bobblehead Giveaway also featured in six-game series vs. Lehigh Valley from April 15-20
April 10, 2025

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

Davis Daniel fires 6.0 one-hit innings, Gwinnett scores three in extras to beat Norfolk 4-2
April 9, 2025

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

Gwinnett scores four in ninth to tie the game, but falls to Tides in 10 innings
April 8, 2025

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

Game to be made up as doubleheader on Thursday, May 1 at Coolray Field
April 6, 2025

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

Sounds crush three homers in victory over Gwinnett
April 5, 2025

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

Gray Media affiliate to air 21 Stripers games across western Carolinas and northeastern Georgia during 2025 season
April 1, 2025

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

Strider, recovering from right UCL surgery, expected to start for Stripers on Saturday in Charlotte
March 28, 2025

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

Drake Baldwin talks success in Gwinnett and a busy offseason
April 1, 2025

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

Murphy set to play Tuesday at Coolray Field, Spencer Strider to start Friday
March 31, 2025

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

404 Night, debut of Soundcheck Saturday headline six-game series vs. Nashville
March 27, 2025

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

Gwinnett beats Nashville for first walk-off and extra-inning victory of 2025
April 4, 2025

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

Gwinnett suffers first home loss of 2025 season
April 3, 2025

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

Nathan Wiles tosses 4.0 hitless innings, Gwinnett pitchers strike out 14 against Nashville
April 2, 2025

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

Sean Murphy’s two-run homer, Hurston Waldrep’s seven strikeouts lead Gwinnett to 5-1 win over Nashville
April 1, 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

Gwinnett swept in opening series despite out-hitting the Knights 12-10
March 30, 2025

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

Spencer Strider strikes out six over 3.0 one-run innings for Gwinnett
March 29, 2025

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

Three Knights homers send Gwinnett to 9-1 loss
March 28, 2025

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

Veteran roster features 26 players with previous MLB experience
March 25, 2025

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

How former and potential future Stripers are performing for the Braves in the Grapefruit League
March 24, 2025

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

How former and potential future Stripers are performing for the Braves in the Grapefruit League
March 17, 2025

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

How former and potential future Stripers are performing for the Braves in the Grapefruit League
March 10, 2025

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

Pitcher Ian Mejia and infielder Luke Waddell set to play in prospect showcase on March 16
March 6, 2025

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

Stripers to honor President Jimmy Carter with bobblehead on July 5
February 18, 2025

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