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.bsky.social) and Tyler Maun (@tylermaun.bsky.social) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

Intro/Winter Meetings recap (0:00)

Sam and Tyler review a busy Winter Meetings that involved a Garrett Crochet blockbuster trade involving four ranked prospects, the Rule 5 Draft and the 2025 MLB Draft Lottery.

Michael Marcantonini interview (30:35)

Michael Marcantonini served as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Aberdeen IronBirds and communications coordinator for the Arizona Fall League this year. He chats with Sam about his AFL takeaways, what he's seen from the Orioles system and his own experience at the 2024 Winter Meetings in Dallas.

Ben's Biz Banter (58:37)

Ben previews a slew of changes coming to the California League in 2026 and discusses two recent newsletter profiles on Greensboro broadcaster Andy Durham and Angels pitcher Victor Mederos.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:21:23)

Josh namedrops the latest Ghost of the Minors, and the other hosts look back at the career of a different Minor Leaguer of yore.