Nationals prospect King joins MiLB podcast
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
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 podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@samdykstramilb.bsky.social) and Tyler Maun (@tylermaun.bsky.social) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.
Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)
The gang is back together in person, along with Josh Jackson. The group discusses the new Copa de la Diversión identities revealed this week and Portland's Maine Candlepins look.
Spring Breakout recap (39:06)
Sam and Tyler recap some of the most standout moments from this year's Spring Breakout games, including a big Rays-Red Sox matchup and Jurrangelo Cijntje's switch-pitching.
Seaver King interview (48:32)
Nationals No. 5 prospect Seaver King chats with Sam from West Palm Beach about his first Spring Training, his time at Wake Forest and his move to shortstop.
Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:01:32)
Josh unearths the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors, and the crew concludes another podcast.
Dash to Host Rome Emperors' Home Opener
Due to a facilities issue at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, GA, the Winston-Salem Dash have announced that Truist Stadium will host Rome’s Opening Weekend in Winston-Salem, NC this weekend, April 4 through April 6. As originally planned, Rome will play as the home team and the Dash will play as
The White Sox Stars of Tomorrow Shined in the Future Sox Showdown
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - On an overcast night from Truist Park, there was nothing cloudy about the atmosphere that filled the home of the Winston-Salem Dash on Wednesday evening. It was the initial taste of action for the 2025 season. In the first-ever Future Sox Showdown, a spring training game that
Winston-Salem Dash Announce First-Ever Grateful Dead Night
DEAD FREAKS UNITE: Who are you? Where are you? How are you? Join the Winston-Salem Dash for a long, strange trip on Friday, May 23 as the team pays tribute to one of the most innovative acts in music history and their 60th anniversary: the Grateful Dead. The first 500
Dash New Ownership Announces Major Stadium Upgrades for 2025
The Winston-Salem Dash announced on Tuesday that the team has invested in a variety of brand-new fan experiences and upgrades at Truist Stadium for the 2025 season. The most notable of these includes a Dash-funded, $2 million state-of-the-art LED videoboard that will debut in June of 2025. This will be
Winston-Salem Announce Brand-New Copa Identity
The Winston-Salem Dash announced today that for select games in 2025, the team will rebrand as El Humo de Winston-Salem as part of MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión initiative. This rebrand will take the place of the popular Winston-Salem Salsa the team has embraced for the past three seasons "El
Winston-Salem Dash Announce First Rebrand of 2025
The Winston-Salem Dash, in partnership with Call Family Distillers, are proud to announce the first rebrand of the 2025 baseball season. On Friday, June 20 the Dash will rebrand for one game as the Winston-Salem Hooch Pooches. This night will pay homage to Winston-Salem’s legendary roots in stock car racing
Winston-Salem Dash Release 2025 Promotional Schedule
The Winston-Salem Dash are pleased to announce their promotional schedule for 2025. The upcoming season will include fan-favorite daily promotions from past seasons along over 35 exciting theme nights for fans of all ages to enjoy. Some of these theme nights include: A Minecraft Movie™ Night (April 12) – To
2025 Winston-Salem Dash Tickets On Sale January 28
The Winston-Salem Dash have announced that tickets for all 66 home games during the 2025 season are on sale now. This season is set to be the most memorable in Dash history and includes 25 fireworks shows. The Dash are also rolling out over 40 theme nights, countless daily promotions,
Winston-Salem Dash, Riley Neal Racing Announce Partnership
The Winston-Salem Dash announced on Friday that the team will sponsor the race car of Riley Neal, “The Real Deal”, a local driver who will be competing in the 2025 Cook Out Madhouse Classic at Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, February 1. This race features the stars of Bowman Gray
Winston-Salem Dash Announce Future Sox Showdown
The Winston-Salem Dash are proud to announce the first-ever Future Sox Showdown, an Extended Spring Training Game. The Dash will play the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Class-A affiliate of the White Sox, in an extended Spring Training game at Truist Stadium on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 PM. This action-packed game
Winston-Salem Dash Announce 2025 Field Staff
The Winston-Salem Dash, in conjunction with the Chicago White Sox, are excited to announce the Winston-Salem Dash field staff for the 2025 season. Manager Pat Leyland enters his sixth season in the White Sox organization and his first as Dash manager. Leyland, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, was a tenth-round
Winston-Salem Dash Announce Holiday Drone Light Show
The Winston-Salem Dash are thrilled to announce the first-ever Holiday Drone Light Show at Truist Stadium on December 21. The Dash have partnered with Celestial to bring over 500 drones to light up the sky with a rendition of A Christmas Carol. This event is proudly presented by Sutton Brothers.
Brooklyn Spoils Murphy’s Gem, Beat Winston-Salem 6-2
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (September 1st, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash dropped the series finale to the Brooklyn Cyclones, 6-0, on Sunday evening at Truist Stadium in front of 6,137 fans. Winston-Salem (57-69) turned the ball to Shane Murphy making his 13th start on the year, and the lefty did not disappoint.
Winston-Salem Walks-Off Brooklyn, 9-8
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 31st, 2024) – Trailing by a run going into the bottom of the ninth and with a runner on, Wes Kath launched his 15th homer of the season to right, sending the Winston-Salem Dash home winners over the Brooklyn Cyclones, 9-8, on Saturday night at Truist Stadium
Dash Dropped by Cyclones, 9-2
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 30th, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash fell to the Brooklyn Cyclones, 9-2, on Friday evening at Truist Stadium in front of 6,432 fans. Brooklyn (60-64) jumped on Winston-Salem (56-68) starter, Seth Keener, in the top of the first inning in his first start since July 4th. The
Winston-Salem Rallies in Bottom of Tenth to Down Brooklyn, 6-5
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 29th, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash rallied in the bottom of the tenth to walkoff the Brooklyn Cyclones, 5-4, on Thursday evening at Truist Stadium in front of 4,034 fans. Brooklyn (59-64) and Winston-Salem (56-67) traded scoreless frames across the first two innings before the offenses woke
Winston-Salem Falls to Brooklyn, 6-2
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 28th, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash dropped game two of a six game series to the Brooklyn Cyclones, 6-2, on Wednesday evening at Truist Stadium in front of 3,429 fans. Across the first four innings, Winston-Salem (55-67) starter Lucas Gordon and Brooklyn (59-63) starter Zach Thornton controlled
Dash Drop Game One to Cyclones, 3-2
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 27th, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash fell to the Brooklyn Cyclones, 3-2, on Tuesday evening at Truist Stadium in front of 2,617 fans. Winston-Salem (55-66) jumped in front quickly in the bottom of the first inning. Rikuu Nishida led the game off for the Dash with a
Winston-Salem Falls in Extras to Greenville, 12-8
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 7th, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash fell to the Greenville Drive, 12-8, in ten innings on Wednesday evening at Truist Stadium in front of 2,021 fans. Winston-Salem (49-55) starter Shane Murphy got the ball for the Dash and battled against a potent Greenville (49-55) lineup. Murphy danced
Dash Plate Eight Unanswered Runs, Down Greenville, 9-4
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 6th, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash rolled the momentum of a series victory last week into a game one blowout victory over the Greenville Drive, 9-4, on Tuesday night at Truist Stadium in front of 3,012 fans. Winston-Salem (49-54) started early in the bottom of the first
Winston-Salem Takes Series Finale Over Greensboro, 3-2
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 4th, 2024) – After a two-spot in the top of the first inning for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the Winston-Salem Dash scored three unanswered runs across the next five innings to take the series finale over Greensboro, 3-2, on Sunday afternoon at Truist Stadium in front of 4,012
Dash Split Twin Bill Against Grasshoppers
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 3rd, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash and Greensboro Grasshoppers split a suspended doubleheader on Saturday night into Sunday afternoon, with the Dash taking game one, 5-3, and the Grasshoppers taking game two, 6-1, at Truist Stadium in front of 7,108 fans. In game one, Winston-Salem gave the
Winston-Salem Drops Decision to Greensboro, 6-2
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 1st, 2024) – The Winston-Salem Dash fell to the Greensboro Grasshoppers, 6-2, on Thursday evening at Truist Stadium in front of 3,188 fans. Winston-Salem (46-53) starter Shane Murphy took the ball and dazzled across the first three innings. Greensboro (58-41) only put two runners on across the
Dash Shutout Grasshoppers, 4-0
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (July 31st, 2024) – After a slugfest on Tuesday in game one, the Winston-Salem Dash shutout the shutout the Greensboro Grasshoppers, 4-0, on Wednesday evening at Truist Stadium in front of 3,097 fans. Winston-Salem (46-52) turned the ball to Tommy Vail making his fourth start in High-A in
Dash Rally from Five Down, Beat Grasshoppers 11-10
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (July 30th, 2024) – After falling behind by five runs in the third inning, the Winston-Salem Dash mounted a comeback across the final six innings, taking down the Greensboro Grasshoppers, 11-10, on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Stadium in front of 3,088 fans. Both Greensboro (57-39) and Winston-Salem’s (45-52)