Rainiers broadcaster Pay talks historic role on 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)
Ben and Tyler open this week's podcast by looking at the newest batch of alternate identities, including Binghamton's Southern Tier Spicy Meatballs and St. Paul's Crooks Haven Ghostly Gangsters.
Rylee Pay interview (28:33)
Tacoma broadcaster Rylee Pay will be the first female broadcaster at the Triple-A level when she takes over the mic for the Rainiers this season. She chats with Ben and Tyler about her road to Tacoma, the historic nature of her new role and her excitement for it.
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Spring Breakout discussion (50:35)
Sam checks in from Florida to recap Thursday's Spring Breakout opener between the Rays and Red Sox and preview what's still to come from the prospect showcase.
Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:11:45)
Josh emerges with another segment Ghosts of the Minors, and Ben and Tyler close out the podcast.
Quad Cities, Peoria Washed Out Wednesday
Peoria, Illinois – Tonight’s game between the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Peoria Chiefs has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Thursday, June 5, with first pitch for game one scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at Dozer
Bandits’ Bullpen Secures Series-Clinching Win Over Cubs
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits completed a series victory over the South Bend Cubs Sunday, defeating the visitors 3-1 at Modern Woodmen Park. Quad Cities and South Bend have been mired in pitcher’s duels over the course of the six-game homestand, and this series finale was no
Frederick Draws Ball Four, Bandits Walk-Off Cubs in Extras
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits completed their second walk-off win of the week on Friday, as Carter Frederick’s bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the tenth secured the Bandits a 3-2 victory over the South Bend Cubs at Modern Woodmen Park. Before the extra-inning heroics, Quad Cities
Bandits’ Ninth-Inning Rally Falls Short in Loss to Cubs
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits rallied for four runs and brought the winning run to the plate in the ninth inning, but ultimately fell short in an 8-6 loss to the South Bend Cubs at Modern Woodmen Park. After being held to one run over 10 innings
Charles, Bullpen Lift Quad Cities to Victory in Pitcher’s Duel
Davenport, Iowa – While Austin Charles delivered the game-winner in the bottom of the tenth, Quad Cities’ bullpen struck out eight over 5.0-shutout innings to carry the River Bandits to a 2-1, 10-inning win over the South Bend Cubs on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Prior to the 10th
Gonzalez’s Four-RBI Night Helps Propel River Bandits Over Cubs
Davenport, Iowa – Bryan Gonzalez recorded Quad Cities’ first four-RBI game of the season on Tuesday, as the River Bandits defeated the South Bend Cubs 10-4 in their series-opener at Modern Woodmen Park. While Gonzalez would ultimately give the Bandits’ their game-winning lead, Chris Brito also completed a multi-RBI night
Quad Cities’ Ninth-Inning Rally Falls Short in Loss to Dayton
Davenport, Iowa – For the third-straight night, the Quad Cities River Bandits put together a late-inning rally, but ultimately fell short in 6-4 loss to the Dayton Dragons at Modern Woodmen Park. After Dayton scored the first run in each of the previous two contests, it was Quad Cities who
River Bandits Walk-Off Dragons For Second-Straight Night
Davenport, Iowa – The River Bandits have had a flair for the dramatic against the Dayton Dragons this week, as Sam Kulasingam’s 10th-inning RBI-double lifted Quad Cities to a second consecutive walk-off win, 5-4 at Modern Woodmen Park. Just as they did Wednesday, Dayton jumped to the game’s first lead
Hernandez’s Game-Winner Caps Off Quad Cities’ Ninth-Inning Comeback
Davenport, Iowa – Less than 24 hours after blowing a five-run lead in the series-opener, the Quad Cities River Bandits completed a five-run comeback of their own Wednesday, walking off the Dayton Dragons 7-6 on Omar Hernandez’s two-run single in the bottom of the ninth at Modern Woodmen Park. The
Dragons’ Late Rally Stuns Bandits in Extras
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits took a five-run lead into the eighth Tuesday, but fell victim to a late-game Dragons surge, as they lost to Dayton 11-9 in 12 innings at Modern Woodmen Park. The game marked just the third this season where Quad Cities scored the
Mozzicato, Panzini Punch Out 16 in Bandits’ Extra-Inning Win Over Captains
Eastlake, Ohio – Despite needing an extra inning, the Quad Cities River Bandits needed just two pitchers to defeat the Lake County Captains 2-1 behind a season-best 16 combined strikeouts from Frank Mozzicato and Shane Panzini. After walking a career-high seven batters in his previous start, Mozzicato issued just one
Quad Cities Bested by Captains in Wire-to-Wire Defeat
Eastlake, Ohio – The Quad Cities River Bandits suffered their largest loss of the season Thursday, as they fell to the Lake County Captains 9-1 at Classic Auto Group Park. The loss, just the River Bandits’ fourth on the road this season, saw Lake County pull ahead early on Ralphy
Beam, Bandits Shut Out Lake County in Series-Opener
Eastlake, Ohio – Drew Beam struck out six and allowed just three baserunners over 6.0 innings on Tuesday, as the Quad Cities River Bandits blanked the Lake County Captains 3-0 at Classic Auto Group Park. The shutout effort, Quad Cities’ minor league-leading seventh of the season, also marked Beam’s third
Bandits & GreenState to Host Free Day to Celebrate “Best Minor League Ballpark” Award
Davenport, Iowa — In celebration of Modern Woodmen Park again being recognized as the nation’s “Best Minor League Ballpark” in USA Today 10Best’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, the River Bandits and GreenState Credit Union today announced that admission to the game on Tuesday, May 13, will be free to everyone.
Martin Quality in Bandits’ Win Over Loons
Midland, Michigan – Quad Cities’ right-hander Logan Martin allowed just two runs over 6.0 innings and retired 18 of the final 20 hitters he faced as the River Bandits defeated the Great Lakes Loons 7-5 on Friday afternoon at Dow Diamond. Martin’s only blemish came two pitches into the game.
Quad Cities, Great Lakes Postponed Thursday
Midland, Michigan – Tonight’s game between the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Great Lakes Loons has been postponed due to impending inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Saturday, May 3, with first pitch for game one scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
Loons Outlast Bandits to Even Series
Midland, Michigan – The River Bandits erased a four-run deficit during the middle innings Wednesday, but ultimately fell to Great Lakes Loons 6-5 at Dow Diamond. After Quad Cities scored in each of the game’s first five innings on Tuesday, it was Great Lakes who took a 2-0 opening frame
River Bandits Announce Inaugural Steve Batterson Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Davenport, Iowa — The Quad Cities River Bandits and the University of Iowa’s independent newspaper, The Daily Iowan, today announced Brad Schultz as the recipient of the 2025 Steve Batterson Memorial Scholarship in commemoration of the late 38-year Quad-City Times sports reporter. The scholarship and its inaugural recipient were unveiled
Quad Cities Soars Past Loons in Series-Opener
Midland, Michigan – Quad Cities scored in all but two innings on Tuesday, as they kicked off a two-week road trip with a 12-5 win over the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond. For the fourth time in five games, Callan Moss drove in Quad Cities’ first run of the
Vazquez Goes 5-for-5 in Bandits’ Rout of Chiefs
Davenport, Iowa – Daniel Vazquez stacked up five of the River Bandits’ season-high 18 hits on Friday, as Quad Cities defeated the Peoria Chiefs 13-4 at Modern Woodmen Park. The 5-for-5 effort, a first in the infielder’s five-year minor league career, was one of six multi-hit efforts from Quad Cities’
Patteson’s Gem Leads Quad Cities to Fifth Shutout Win
Davenport, Iowa – Hunter Patteson twirled 6.2-scoreless innings for the River Bandits Thursday, as Quad Cities completed its Minor League Baseball-best fifth shutout win in a 5-0 victory over the Peoria Chiefs. Retiring the first 12 batters he faced, Patteson allowed just three base runners in the effort and lowered
Bandits’ Bats Quieted in Loss to Chiefs
Davenport, Iowa – The River Bandits totaled just one run on two hits Wednesday, as they fell to the Peoria Chiefs 5-1 at Modern Woodmen Park. While Drew Beam retired 13 of the final 14 batters he faced, Peoria got what it needed against Quad Cities’ starter in the second
Roccaforte, Werner Homer in Quad Cities’ Win Over Peoria
Davenport, Iowa – The River Bandits posted season-highs with 10 runs and 14 hits, including home runs from Carson Roccaforte and Trevor Werner, as they defeated the Peoria Chiefs 10-3 at Modern Woodmen Park. Quad Cities scored in all but two innings Tuesday and jumped in front 1-0 in the
River Bandits Series' Finale with Sky Carp Suspended
Beloit, Wisconsin – Today’s game between the Quad Cities River Bandits and Beloit Sky Carp has been suspended due to inclement weather. The game, which was paused with one out in the bottom of the fourth inning with runners at first and third and Quad Cities leading 3-0, will be
Bandits Twirl Second-Straight Shutout Win Over Beloit
Beloit, Wisconsin – After blanking the Sky Carp 3-0 on Thursday, the Quad Cities River Bandits completed their third shutout win of the week and their second in as many nights against the Beloit Sky Carp with an 8-0 win at ABC Supply Stadium. Less than 24 hours after fellow