The Show Before the Show: Episode 461

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 [email protected], and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

Remembering Steve Klauke (0:00)

Longtime Triple-A Salt Lake broadcaster Steve Klauke died this week at 69 years old. The Pacific Coast League legend left a lasting impact on not only his fellow Bees but many others across the Minor League Baseball industry. Fellow broadcasters from across the sport share what Klauke's mentorship and legacy mean to them. Our thanks to Alex Freedman, Jeff Hem, Mike Capps, Tim Grubbs, Rich Burk, Tim Hagerty, Ryan Radtke, Alex Cohen, Zack Bayrouty and Tony Parks for participating.

Ben's Biz Banter (37:51)

Ben is hitting the road next week with stops in Rome, Rocket City, Memphis, Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas. He previews what he's looking forward to most about returning to some ballparks for the first time in more than a decade.

Road to Rickwood/Rintaro Sasaki (49:58)

Sam is heading out on his own road trip this weekend, beginning at Daytona's Jackie Robinson Ballpark and ending at Birmingham's historic Rickwood Field ahead of next Tuesday's Minor League contest there. He looks ahead to that trip and also shares early thoughts on Japanese slugging sensation Rintaro Sasaki's move to the MLB Draft League.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:14:19)

Josh strikes fear in all with the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors, and the other cohosts look back at the Minor League career of a longtime Major Leaguer.