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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.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band in Concert 

Jefferson Starship joins Roll On Down The Highway 2025 Tour at Neuroscience Group Field on July 24
February 24, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are proud to present Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band with Jefferson Starship in concert for the Roll On Down The Highway 2025 Tour at Neuroscience Group Field on Thursday, July 24. Tickets for the concert benefiting Heat and Housing For

Timber Rattlers to Host Mother’s Day Brunch at the Ballpark

Event in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club
12:12 PM EDT

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will host Mother’s Day Brunch in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday, May 11. There are two sessions for brunch this year with the team on the road that day. Make

Hardin Shines in Rattler Debut, Wisconsin beats Quad Cities

Starting pitcher goes five no-hit innings and combines with two relievers on one-hit, 4-0 win
April 8, 2025

DAVENPORT, IA – Tyson Hardin had an impressive debut for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Tuesday night against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park. The Rattlers starting pitcher faced the minimum over five scoreless, hitless innings with four strikeouts to earn the victory in the Rattlers 4-0

Thank you, fans! Rattlers Post Record Opening Weekend!

Three-game series to start 2025 draws 9,341
April 7, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Cool, windy conditions did not deter Wisconsin Timber Rattlers fans from attending the three-game, opening weekend series against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. In fact, they turned out in record numbers for an opening weekend in the High-A Era of the franchise with a total attendance of

25th Anniversary Green Bay Charity Softball Game Hosted by Jordan Love presented by Network Health

Memorial Day weekend starts with Friday Night Lights at Neuroscience Group Field
November 19, 2024

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Jordan Love will host the 2025 Green Bay Charity Softball Game presented by Network Health. The Game will start at 7:05pm on Friday, May 23 at Neuroscience Group Field. The event will raise money for Love’s Hands of 10ve Foundation.

Burke Blasts Wisconsin Past Cedar Rapids

Brewers prospect hits first pro homer and drives in three for Rattlers
April 6, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers earned their first win of the season with a 7-6 victory over the Cedar Rapids Kernels in front of a 5,001 fans on Sunday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field. Blake Burke, the Milwaukee Brewers competitive balance pick in the 2024 draft, went

Cedar Rapids Scores Late to Beat Wisconsin

Kernels break 4-4 tie with two runs on no hits in eighth inning for 6-4 win
April 5, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers had a late lead but let it get away from them in a 6-4 loss to the Cedar Rapids Kernels Saturday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field. The Rattlers fought back from an early 3-1 deficit to take a 4-3 lead in the

Kernels Spoil Rattlers Season Opener

Manuel Rodriguez strikes out eleven as Wisconsin starter
April 4, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – It took until August 21, 2024 for a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers pitcher to get eleven strikeouts in game last season. Manuel Rodriguez, a 19-year-old in his High-A debut, got there in game one of the 2025 season. The Rattlers starting pitcher struck out eleven over 4-1/3

Homestand Highlights: OPENING WEEK 2025

Wisconsin opens 2025 season at Neuroscience Group Field this week
March 31, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers open defense of their 2024 Midwest League West Division title this week at Neuroscience Group Field. Fan Fest is the free event to get you started on Wednesday, April 2 from noon to 5:00pm. The Rattlers host the Cedar Rapids Kernels in

Bergstrom Automotive Supports Timber Rattlers Season and Presents Chance to Win New Car for Fans

If a Rattler player hits a home run off the Bergstrom sign in 2025, one fan wins
April 4, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Long home runs at Neuroscience Group Field just got more exciting! The first time a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers player hits the Bergstrom Automotive sign beyond the wall in left-center behind the opposing bullpen with a homer, a fan in attendance for that game will win a

Pencil in this Photo Opportunity at Timber Rattlers Games

Dixon Ticonderoga presents Giant #2 Pencil Installation for 2025 and beyond
April 3, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – There is a BIG new photo opportunity for fans when they attend a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game at Neuroscience Group Field this season. Dixon Ticonderoga and the Rattlers have teamed up to present a giant representation of the classic #2 yellow pencil at the stadium.

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Announce Roster for 2025 Season

Milwaukee Brewers are sending top prospects Rodriguez, Letson, and Burke to start season in Wisconsin
March 31, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – We have known that Opening Night for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers is Friday, April 4 at Neuroscience Group Field for a long time. Now, we know the players who will be in uniform for manager Victor Estevez when they face the Cedar Rapids Kernels at 6:40pm

Timber Rattlers Present Granjeros de Wisconsin

Los Granjeros are Wisconsin’s new Copa de la Diversion identity
March 17, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have combined two great promotions into one new alternate identity for Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversion. The Timber Rattlers incredibly popular Udder Tuggers identity provided the inspiration to celebrate baseball’s Hispanic heritage with the creation of Granjeros de Wisconsin!

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Fan Fest & Rummage Sale Set for April 2

Free event at Neuroscience Group Field to get you ready for the 2025 season
March 18, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The 2025 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are ready for you! Fan Fest will be held at Neuroscience Group Field on Wednesday, April 2. A rummage sale will be held on the same day in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club. Both events are scheduled to be

Jenneman Joins Wisconsin Front Office in Time for Opening Day

Timber Rattlers add to ticket department with latest transaction
March 27, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Vanessa Jenneman has joined the full-time staff of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the final push to prepare for the 2025 opener on April 4. Jenneman had been working with the team as the Banquet and Events intern until moving into her new position as Ticket

Here’s Where to Find the Timber Rattlers on TV & Radio in 2025 

tv32 & CW-14 are broadcast television partners with WNAM as Flagship Radio Station
March 14, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – If you can’t make it out to Neuroscience Group Field for a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game, the Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers have lots of options to make sure you don’t miss a pitch this season. Broadcast partners WACY (tv32) and WCWF (CW-14) will

3 Little Pigs Grilled Cheese Victorious in 2025 Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats Food Fight

Ryan Gill’s sandwich will be on Timber Rattlers concessions menu this season
March 13, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The finalists of the 2025 Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats Food Fight huffed…and they puffed…and after the votes were counted, the 3 Little Pigs Grilled Cheese sandwich was left standing as the winner!

Timber Rattlers Bring Wisconsin Frozen Pizzas to Life

New alternate identity unveiled for “Frozen Pizza Capital of the World”
February 25, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Wisconsin is the “Frozen Pizza Capital of the World”. Now, the state has a baseball team to call its own. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have unveiled the Wisconsin Frozen Pizzas as a new identity for the team’s alternate arsenal.

2025 Timber Rattlers Promotional Calendar: Theme Night Ticket Packages

Special add-ons available with game ticket when you order a one of these packages
February 19, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Extras! Extras! Get all the extras with Theme Night Ticket packages from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers during the 2025 season. We have everything from Princesses to Wrestlers and Sitcom Stars to Hoop Heroes available to make your night at Neuroscience Group Field memorable when you attend

2025 Timber Rattlers Promotional Calendar: Theme Nights & Special Appearances

Final announcement Promo Calendar Week
February 20, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – It’s the final day of Promo Calendar Week for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers as we announce some theme nights and special guests who will be appearing at Neuroscience Group Field in 2025.

Final Five Announced for 2025 Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats Food Fight

Vote now! Winner joins Wisconsin Timber Rattlers concessions menu this season
February 28, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – There were 58 bacony-good recipes submitted by Wisconsin Timber Rattlers fans to the 2025 Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats Food Fight. Those 58 have been whittled to a Final Five. Now, you get your say as you get to vote for your favorite Finalist.

2025 Timber Rattlers Promotional Calendar: Giveaways

Day two of Promo Calendar Announcements
February 18, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers continue announcing their 2025 promotional calendar today with the giveaways that are scheduled this season.

2025 Timber Rattlers Promotional Calendar: Daily Specials

Promo Calendar announcements start today
February 17, 2025

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are ready to announce their promotional calendar for the 2025 season. There is so much going on this season that we are going to spread this out over the next four days. The week starts with the Daily Promotions. Keep your eyes