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.
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