The Show Before the Show: Episode 393

Pirates' Massey, Fresno's Bravo call into Minor League podcast

J.P. Massey pitched at the University of Minnesota before being selected by the Pirates in the 2022 Draft. (Andy Clayton-King/AP)

By MiLB.com Staff

February 10, 2023

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, Stitcher and other podcast-listening apps. Send questions or feedback to [email protected], and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun), Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on Twitter.

Intro (0:00)

Ben, Sam and Tyler begin this week's podcast by talking about their personal scorekeeping strategies and the Wisconsin alternate identity, the Lake Winnebago Shantymen.

Jonathan Bravo interview (27:11)

The Fresno Grizzlies' director of marketing and communications speaks to Ben about the club's Tequila Fest coming up on May 20. The event pops even more than a usual non-gameday event with T.I., Rick Ross and Lil Jon expected to appear at Chukchansi Park.

J.P. Massey interview (42:17)

Last year's Pirates seventh-round pick discusses his preparation for a first full season, lessons from his time at the University of Minnesota, expectations for the professional ranks and his experience at the Dream Series and MLB Develops programs.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:07:25)

Before the co-hosts conclude the show, Josh stops by with an eponymous edition of Ghosts of the Minors.