The Show Before The Show: Episode 471

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.

Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

Ben is back from his Midwest road trip and shares his stories from West Michigan, Great Lakes, Toledo, Lansing and South Bend.

Max Clark interview (35:33)

Ben chatted with top Tigers prospect Max Clark from the home of the West Michigan Whitecaps. The pair talked about what it's like being a player wearing alternate-identity jerseys, his large social-media presence and his initial impressions of playing with Detroit's High-A affiliate.

Prospect promotions (47:52)

Dylan Crews (Nationals), Rhett Lowder (Reds) and Caden Dana (Angels) have all been called up to the Majors in recent days. Sam and Tyler discuss what to expect from each Top 100 prospect and go a little deeper on what Crews' arrival means for the present and future of Washington.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:11:21)

Josh dusts off another edition of Ghosts of the Minors, and Ben, Sam and Tyler look back at the career of a Minor Leaguer of yore.