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The Show Before the Show: Episode 268

Tigers' Torkelson talks Summer Camp; Writers preview MLB season
Spencer Torkelson has been assigned to the Tigers' alternate-site roster in Toledo. (Carlos Osorio/AP)
July 23, 2020

Check out the latest episode 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 "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify,

Check out the latest episode 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 "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher and Google Play. Send questions or feedback to [email protected], and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun) and Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) on Twitter.

Major League Opening Day preview (0:00)

MiLB.com's Kelsie Heneghan and Josh Jackson join Tyler and Sam to preview the 2020 Major League Baseball season from a prospect perspective. The four writers make their picks for Rookies of the Year, most surprising debuts and prospect most likely to go viral among a myriad of other categories.

Spencer Torkelson interview (1:02:53)

The top overall pick in the 2020 Draft joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to discuss his early days in Tigers Summer Camp, his approach to moving to third base and his readiness for a Major League debut this season.

Ben's Biz Banter (1:28:08)

MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill provides some Northwest League fun facts and the most crooked numbers from Minor League seasons past.

Wrapping up/Nationwide Prospect Fun Fact (1:42:27)

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