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Rainiers broadcaster Pay talks historic role on MiLB podcast

March 14, 2025

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.

River Bandits Walk-Off Dragons For Second-Straight Night

May 15, 2025

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

May 14, 2025

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

May 14, 2025

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

May 9, 2025

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

May 8, 2025

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

May 6, 2025

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

May 3, 2025

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

May 2, 2025

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

May 1, 2025

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

April 30, 2025

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

Program to support the next generation of eastern Iowa sports journalists
April 30, 2025

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

April 29, 2025

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

April 25, 2025

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

April 24, 2025

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

April 23, 2025

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

April 22, 2025

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

April 20, 2025

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

April 18, 2025

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

Beam’s Gem Fuels Quad Cities’ Second Shutout Win of Series

April 17, 2025

Beloit, Wisconsin – In just his third-career start, Quad Cities’ right-hander Drew Beam struck out six over 6.0-scoreless innings, as the River Bandits blanked the Beloit Sky Carp for the second time three games with a 3-0 victory on Thursday night at ABC Supply Stadium. While Quad Cities’ bats struck

Mozzicato’s Strong Start Not Enough in Bandits’ Loss to Sky Carp

April 16, 2025

Beloit, Wisconsin – Frank Mozzicato did not allow an earned run and completed his third-straight 5.0-inning start on Wednesday, but four River Bandits errors helped lift Beloit over Quad Cities 5-1 at ABC Supply Stadium. While Quad Cities committed three of their afternoon’s miscues during Mozzicato’s outing, the left-hander was

Bandits Blank Beloit in Series-Opener

April 16, 2025

Beloit, Wisconsin – The Quad Cities River Bandits completed their second shutout win of the season Tuesday, as they opened a six-game series against the Beloit Sky Carp with a 4-0 victory Tuesday at ABC Supply Stadium. Just as he did in Bandits’ first shutout of 2025, right-hander Felix Arronde

Quad Cities Out-Twirls Wisconsin in Pitchers’ Duel

April 11, 2025

Davenport, Iowa – After allowing nine runs in an extra-inning loss Thursday, Quad Cities held Wisconsin to just one run on four hits on Friday, as the River Bandits defeated the Timber Rattlers 2-1 at Modern Woodmen Park. The starting pitching matchup, featuring a pair of organizational top 30 prospects,

Six-Run Tenth Sinks Bandits in Extra-Inning Loss

April 10, 2025

Davenport, Iowa – The River Bandits played their third extra-inning game of the season Thursday, but after winning their first two, a six-run Timber Rattlers tenth lifted Wisconsin over Quad Cities 9-4 at Modern Woodmen Park. Prior to Wisconsin’s late-inning burst, Quad Cities’ left-hander Frank Mozzicato finished an out shy

Quad Cities Shuts Out Wisconsin in First Home Win

April 9, 2025

Davenport, Iowa – After suffering a shutout loss to the Timber Rattlers in their home-opener Tuesday, the Quad Cities River Bandits returned the favor Wednesday, blanking Wisconsin 1-0 on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Each starter matched the other zero for zero, as Quad Cities’ right-hander matched Ryan Birchard’s

River Bandits Shut Out in First Loss of 2025

April 8, 2025

Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits saw their perfect start come to an end during their 2025 home opener Tuesday, as the Royals’ High-A affiliate was held to one hit in a 4-0 loss to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Modern Woodmen Park. Wisconsin jumped out to a