Rainiers broadcaster Pay talks historic role on MiLB 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 and Tyler open this week's podcast by looking at the newest batch of alternate identities, including Binghamton's Southern Tier Spicy Meatballs and St. Paul's Crooks Haven Ghostly Gangsters.
Rylee Pay interview (28:33)
Tacoma broadcaster Rylee Pay will be the first female broadcaster at the Triple-A level when she takes over the mic for the Rainiers this season. She chats with Ben and Tyler about her road to Tacoma, the historic nature of her new role and her excitement for it.
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Spring Breakout discussion (50:35)
Sam checks in from Florida to recap Thursday's Spring Breakout opener between the Rays and Red Sox and preview what's still to come from the prospect showcase.
Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:11:45)
Josh emerges with another segment Ghosts of the Minors, and Ben and Tyler close out the podcast.