The Show Before the Show: Episode 480

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) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

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

Ben, Sam and Tyler open the show with a discussion surrounding the Dodgers' win over the Yankees in the 2024 World Series. Then, Ben brings details on the Oklahoma City Comets identity landing on the Minor League landscape for the 2025 season.

Arizona Fall League interviews (30:04)

Sam presents excerpts from his Arizona Fall League interviews Braves No. 5 prospect Drake Baldwin and Reds No. 3 prospect Edwin Arroyo. The former focuses on his upcoming participation in the Premier12 tournament, while the latter talks about his recovery from season-ending shoulder surgery.

AFL talk (42:09)

Sam and Tyler continue their focus on the desert with talks surrounding No. 2 Phillies prospect Andrew Painter and No. 4 Cardinals prospect Thomas Saggese.

Wrapping up (55:11)

The hosts conclude this week's episode of the podcast with a World Series-themed edition of "Name That Dude."