The Show Before the Show: Episode 346

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Intro (0:00)

At the top of this week's show, Ben tells the tale of Black baseball trailblazer and upcoming Hall of Fame inductee Bud Fowler. Ben and Tyler also discuss their recent Ballpark Guides on Aberdeen and Tacoma.

Victor Rojas interview (11:37)

Frisco's president/GM joins the show to talk about the RoughRiders' plans to honor a local Negro Leagues team from the last century and his move from the Angels broadcast booth to a Double-A front office.

Spring Training talk (32:28)

Minor League minicamps are opening up across Florida and Arizona. Tyler and Sam take some time to break down which storylines are worth following as prospects take the spring stage during the ongoing work stoppage.

Wrapping up/Ghosts of the Minors (41:41)

Josh is back with another spicy edition of Ghosts of the Minors, while Tyler, Sam and Ben get a little philosophical in the final segment.