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/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

The podcast begins this week with Tyler discussing what he saw from his seat as the Premier12 tournament broadcaster and Ben detailing the Lake County Captains' refreshed logo set.

Connelly Early interview (26:14)

No. 24 Red Sox prospect Connelly Early chats with Sam and Tyler about his offseason prep, the lessons he learned from his successful first full season and how Red Sox coaches have worked with him on pitch shapes and usage.

Winter Meetings preview (51:38)

Sam and Tyler continue the on-field discussion with a look at next week's Winter Meetings in Dallas, specifically the Rule 5 Draft.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:08:15)

Josh ends on a high note in Ghosts of the Minors, and the rest of the gang Names That Dude with help from another member of the MLB Pipeline team.