Dash im-prom-tu promo and Mets' Suero joins the podcast
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, Sam and Tyler start the show with a quick talk about the start to the Minor League season and a tease of Ben's next ballpark destination.
Brian DeAngelis interview (8:14)
Winston-Salem president/GM Brian DeAngelis chats with Ben about how the High-A club ended up hosting a local prom during an actual regular-season game.
Chris Suero interview (23:35)
The Mets' No. 22 prospect talks to Sam about his hot start at High-A Brooklyn, his New York City roots and his process of signing from the Dominican Republic.
Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (32:24)
Josh goes over the edge in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors, and the rest of the podcast crew revisits the career of a former Minor Leaguer.
Hujsak's three RBIs lead RiverDogs past FredNats
FREDERICKSBURG, VA -- The Charleston RiverDogs rallied late and used a strong bullpen performance to secure a 6-2 road win over the Fredericksburg Nationals on Wednesday afternoon at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. This win puts the RiverDogs at 7-10 on the season and ties the series against the Nationals at
RiverDogs, Anastopoulo Law Firm Announce Multi-Year Community-Focused Partnership
Charleston, S.C. – The Charleston RiverDogs are proud to announce the launch of a new multi-year partnership with the Anastopoulo Law Firm, focused on supporting the community and helping to make Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park a safer place. The partnership centers around two core elements: 1. “Partners in Safety”
RiverDogs drop opener in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, VA -- The Fredericksburg Nationals jumped on the RiverDogs early, scoring all four of their runs in the first two innings, to down Charleston 4-2 in the series opener on Tuesday at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. With the defeat, the RiverDogs fall to 6-10 on the season. After Charleston
Montzingo brothers added to Legends in the South game roster
Charleston, SC - The RiverDogs have added two standout influencers to their Legends in the South softball game roster, brothers Peet and Andrew Montzingo. The annual charity softball game, presented by The Marino Family, is scheduled for June 6 at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Peter “Peet” Montzingo is an
RiverDogs no-hit bid falls short, Crawdads come back in series finale
The Hickory Crawdads used a six-run eighth inning rally to overcome another strong RiverDogs’ pitching performance to steal the series finale 7-5 on Sunday at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in front of 3,318 fans. With the loss, the RiverDogs’ settle for a four games to two series win and
Pitching prowess leads RiverDogs to series win
Charleston, SC -- The RiverDogs clinched their first series win of the season, shutting out the Hickory Crawdads 3-0 in front of 4,732 fans on Saturday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The win is Charleston’s third straight. With a second straight shutout victory, the RiverDogs’ pitching staff has
RiverDogs victorious despite Hickory’s no hitter
Charleston, S.C.--In a rare feat, the RiverDogs went hitless, but defeated the Hickory Crawdads 1-0 on Friday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. 4,415 fans witnessed the anomaly, which marked the first time since 2023 that a Minor League team was no-hit and still won. It is the first
RiverDogs hurlers deliver one-run gem to defeat Crawdads
Charleston, SC -- RiverDogs pitchers carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, eventually holding Hickory to just one run in a 6-1 victory on Thursday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The win sent 5,506 fans home happy. Charleston starter and Rays No. 11 prospect Trevor Harrison had a
Hickory’s early rallies down RiverDogs
Charleston, SC -- The Hickory Crawdads rallied for five runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back, eventually defeating the RiverDogs 10-3 in front of 2,784 fans on Wednesday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. RiverDogs’ starter Jayden Voelker had a tough go in his
Kmatz throws five scoreless innings as RiverDogs escape Crawdads
Behind timely pitching and clutch hitting, the RiverDogs hung on to defeat the Hickory Crawdads 3-2 on Tuesday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, marking Charleston’s first home win of the season. Jacob Kmatz set the tone for a successful night for the RiverDogs pitching staff, hurling five shutout
Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame Releases 2025 Candidates
Charleston, SC -- The Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame’s advisory committee has released its candidates for the Class of 2025, and enshrinement will be conducted by voting from local fans. Online voting is limited to five total votes per participant. The committee also announced that fans will select two inductees
Homestand Preview: RiverDogs set for first full homestand of 2025
Charleston, SC -- Following a six-game road trip, the Charleston RiverDogs will return to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park this week for their first six-game homestand of 2025. The series features the return of popular weekly promotions and a celebration of Tax Refunds. The RiverDogs will renew their rivalry with
Longballs doom ‘Dogs in series finale with Columbia
Columbia, SC -- The Columbia Fireflies used three home runs, including two by catcher Ramon Ramirez, to defeat the RiverDogs 9-3 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Segra Park. With the defeat, the RiverDogs lose the series four games to two. The Fireflies jumped on Charleston starter Janzen
Offensive explosion leads RiverDogs to back-to-back wins
Columbia, SC – For the first time in 2025, the RiverDogs scored double digit runs and dominated the Columbia Fireflies 10-1 on Saturday night at Segra Park. The victory marks the team’s first set of back-to-back wins this season. Charleston starter Ryan Andrade was dominant in his own right, pitching
RiverDogs notch first win of 2025
Columbia, SC – Behind an offensive outburst and strong start from Trevor Harrison, the RiverDogs ended a six-game season-opening losing streak on Friday night, beating Columbia 7-3 at Segra Park. The RiverDogs rallied for a season-high seven runs on 13 hits in the victory. For the third straight game, Charleston
RiverDogs announce 2025 Legends in the South game roster
Charleston, SC -- The Charleston RiverDogs will host their annual Legends in the South softball game featuring former Major League Baseball players in early June at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. For 2025, the team brings a swath of returners from previous games, local products and the addition of influencers
RiverDogs announce Tax Refund Day ticket promotion
Charleston, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs have announced their first Wild Card Wednesday promotion, presented by Wicked Weed: Tax Refund Day, to be held on Wednesday, April 16, at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. In celebration of the end of tax season, the RiverDogs will offer fans an early opportunity
Early blunders cost RiverDogs in sixth straight loss
Columbia, SC – For the second straight game, the RiverDogs claimed an early lead but couldn’t maintain it and eventually fell 5-2 to the Columbia Fireflies on Thursday night at Segra Park. The defeat is Charleston’s sixth straight to open the 2025 season. The RiverDogs’ bats jumped on Fireflies starter
Columbia scores eight unanswered to down RiverDogs
Columbia, SC - The RiverDogs couldn’t maintain an early lead as the Columbia Fireflies surged in the middle innings to defeat Charleston 8-3 on Wednesday night at Segra Park. With the defeat, the RiverDogs fall to 0-5 to open the season. The R-Dogs opened the contest by scoring in the
RiverDogs' bats silenced in road opener
Columbia, SC -- Despite five strong innings from Janzen Keisel in his professional debut, the RiverDogs fell to the Columbia Fireflies 4-1 in their first road contest of the season on Tuesday night at Segra Park in Columbia. The RiverDogs were held to just two hits in the contest. Keisel,
RiverDogs swept by Pelicans to finish Opening Weekend
Charleston, SC -- The RiverDogs closed Opening Weekend and their first MUSC Health Family Sunday with a 5-2 loss to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, in front of 4,867 fans on Sunday afternoon at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The loss completes the three-game sweep for Myrtle Beach. In his first
RiverDogs to televise 26 home games with local partners
The Charleston RiverDogs will broadcast 26 of their 66 home games on local over-the-air television stations in 2025, thanks to partnerships with Gray Media and Sinclair Broadcasting. The 26-game slate is set to be the highest number of RiverDogs’ games ever broadcast on local television. 15 games will air on
RiverDogs fall short of comeback win against Myrtle Beach
CHARLESTON, SC -- The Myrtle Beach Pelicans staved off a comeback surge from the RiverDogs and handed Charleston a second straight defeat to open the season, 4-3 on Saturday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr Park. Myrtle Beach’s bats remained hot from last night and opened the scoring in the
Myrtle Beach routs RiverDogs on Opening Night
CHARLESTON, SC -- The Myrtle Beach Pelicans soured opening night for the Charleston RiverDogs, racking up 13 runs on 16 hits for a 13-2 rout on Friday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The night started on a high note for the RiverDogs and their 5,813 home fans, as
Homestand Preview: RiverDogs kick off ‘Carolina Tour’ with Opening Weekend Celebration
After falling shy of a return to the Carolina League Championship series last season, the RiverDogs will kick off their “Comeback Season” with Opening Weekend at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park this weekend. The three game set with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans features a giveaway each game and fun festivities