The Show Before the Show: Episode 318
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 "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify,
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 "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and other podcast-listening apps. Send questions or feedback to podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun) and Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) on Twitter.
Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)
Benjamin Hill is back from the road and brings Tyler, Sam and listeners more stories from the Minor League trail, including a review of Kannapolis' new Atrium Health Ballpark.
Bubba Hearn interview (20:22)
During his time in Madison, Alabama, Ben spoke to Rocket City clubhouse manager Bubba Hearn, who talked about the early days of the Trash Pandas including how he tracked down some of the firsts in the club’s history.
Three Strikes (30:37)
This week, Tyler and Sam tackle the Major League debuts of Jarren Duran, Josiah Gray and Brandon Marsh, preview the Trade Deadline and check in on the Minor League home run race.
Ghosts of the Minors (45:53)
Josh Jackson gets all medical on everyone in this week's edition of the podcast's game-show segment.
Wrapping up/MiLB.TV Game of the Week (49:00)
Early Offense Enough for Sunday Victory in Augusta
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Early Offense Enough for Sunday Victory in Augusta Jackets Score Early and Hold on Tight to Take Series Over Salem NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The GreenJackets scored five runs in the game’s first two innings, and held on for dear
Salem Shells GreenJackets in Saturday Stomping
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Salem Shells GreenJackets in Saturday Stomping Red Sox Score Twelve Unanswered to Obliterate Augusta NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: A run of silence from the Salem bats came to a hearty end tonight, as the Red Sox pounded out a dozen
Antonio’s Career Start Silences Salem
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Antonio’s Career Start Silences Salem First Complete Game Shutout Since 2021 Gives Augusta Third Win NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: Nineteen year old ace Rayven Antonio turned in the greatest start of his impressive pro career, quashing Salem’s offense through seven
Jackets, Red Sox Swap Shutouts in Split
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Jackets, Red Sox Swap Shutouts in Split Each Side Gets Scoreless Victory in Thursday Doubleheader NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: After a rainout last night, pitching dominated SRP Park’s first doubleheader of the year, with the GreenJackets swiping a 2-0 victory
GreenJackets Rained Out in Midweek Tilt
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com GreenJackets Rained Out in Midweek Tilt Prolonged Storms Force Jackets and Red Sox to Thursday Doubleheader NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: Despite best efforts from the staff at SRP Park, tonight’s contest between the GreenJackets and Salem Red Sox has been
Reyes Brilliant in Series-Opening Win Over Salem
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Reyes Brilliant in Series-Opening Win Over Salem Teenage Phenom Fires Career-High Six Scoreless Innings vs Red Sox NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: In a career performance, GreenJacket pitcher Jeremy Reyes spun six innings without a run, picking up his first win
Offensive Outburst Leads Jackets to Second Straight Win
COLUMBIA, SC: After the Fireflies jumped out to an early advantage, the GreenJackets retaliated quickly and efficiently to snap up a 7-3 win and a series split in their final trip to Segra Park this summer. All of Columbia’s offense came in one burst, as they took advantage of some
Augusta Outslugs Columbia in Saturday Swingoff
GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Augusta Outslugs Columbia in Saturday Swingoff Bats Come Alive as GreenJackets Outlast Fireflies COLUMBIA, SC: The GreenJackets and Fireflies combined for nine runs on 21 hits through nine innings, but it was Augusta who led the way, securing an early lead they
GreenJackets Homestand Preview 7/8-7/13
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The Augusta GreenJackets, the Single-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, host the Salem Red Sox in the final series before the 2025 All-Star break! *Tuesday, July 8th | First Pitch: 7:05pm | Gates: 6:00pm | Media partner: WRDW News 12/26, Sunny 102.7 * Tacos & Tallboys -
Offense Muzzled in Shutout Loss
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Offense Muzzled in Shutout Loss GreenJackets Muster Just One Hit, Fall for Second Straight Night NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The GreenJackets were held to just a single hit tonight, with both sides held scoreless until the top of the 8thbefore
Early Offense Too Much to Overcome in Loss to Fireflies
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Early Offense Too Much to Overcome in Loss to Fireflies GreenJackets Held in Check to Open Week by Divisional Rival NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: A rather quiet ballgame did not go the way of the GreenJackets, as Augusta’s bats were
Extra Inning Offense Closes Week with Win
GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Extra Inning Offense Closes Week with Win GreenJackets Score Three in Tenth to Secure Series-Ending Victory FAYETTEVILLE, NC: The GreenJackets grabbed a huge morale-building win in Fayetteville tonight, tying the game late in regulation before grabbing a 7-4 win in 11 innings
Jackets Fall in Fayetteville for Fourth Night
GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Jackets Fall in Fayetteville for Fourth Night Augusta Drops Ninth Game in Ten Tries Against Former Division Rival FAYETTEVILLE, NC: Yet again, the GreenJackets played bug to Fayetteville’s windshield, dropping their fourth game of the week and ninth in ten tries against
GreenJackets Homestand Preview 7/1-7/3
For Immediate Release GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com GreenJackets Homestand Preview 7/1-7/3 GreenJackets Celebrate Independence Day with Thrilling July 3rd Celebration NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The Augusta GreenJackets, the Single-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, play host to the rival Columbia Fireflies for a three-game series to begin
Woodpeckers Outlast Augusta for Third Straight Night
GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Woodpeckers Outlast Augusta for Third Straight Night Jackets Continue to be Mystified by Fayetteville as Skid Reaches Fourth Game FAYETTEVILLE, NC: Very few teams have dominated a single team the way the Woodpeckers have the Augusta GreenJackets this year, taking a 4-3
Augusta Dismantled by Woodpeckers in Wednesday Rout
GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Augusta Dismantled by Woodpeckers in Wednesday Rout Fayetteville Scores in Six of First Seven Innings to Obliterate Jackets 10-1 FAYETTEVILLE, NC: After a 76-minute delayed start, the Woodpeckers emerged from the thunderstorm with lightning in their bats, scoring in six of eight
Early Offense Powers Woodpeckers Past Jackets
GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Early Offense Powers Woodpeckers Past Jackets Fayetteville Chases Starter After Two, Hold Tight for Series-Opening Win FAYETTEVILLE, NC: The GreenJackets’ bullpen allowed just one run on two hits in six innings, but four early tallies against Jeremy Reyes propelled the Woodpeckers to
Lack of Big Hits Hands Hillcats Victory Over GreenJackets
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Lack of Big Hits Hands Hillcats Victory Over GreenJackets GreenJackets Lose Game but Win Series Over First Half Champs NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: For just the third time this year, the GreenJackets lost a game in which they outhit their
Burgess, Guerra Give GreenJackets Comeback Win
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Burgess, Guerra Give GreenJackets Comeback Win Second Walk-Off in Three Nights Hands Augusta Series Win NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: For the second time in three nights, the Augusta GreenJackets survived trailing into the bottom of the 9th and found a
Jackets Spoil on Oat Milkers Night to Open Second Half
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Jackets Spoil on Oat Milkers Night to Open Second Half Augusta Commit Series of Late Errors to Hand Hillcats First Win of Week NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: For the second consecutive season, the GreenJackets took the field as the Malmo
GreenJackets Walk Off Hillcats, Fall Short of Playoffs
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com GreenJackets Walk Off Hillcats, Fall Short of Playoffs Augusta’s Come from Behind Win Ends First Half on High Note Despite Sour Standings NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The GreenJackets came back from being down to their final strike to defeat the
Big Inning Helps Jackets Survive Late Push
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Big Inning Helps Jackets Survive Late Push Augusta Outlasts Lynchburg, Will Play for Postseason Berth Tomorrow Night NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The GreenJackets scored six runs in the second inning Wednesday night, an advantage that proved overwhelming as the Hillcats
GreenJackets Take Series Opener to Stay in Hunt
For Immediate Release: GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com GreenJackets Take Series Opener to Stay in Hunt Augusta Carries No-Hitter Into 8th Inning to Knock Off Hillcats NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: With the GreenJackets hosting the Lynchburg Hillcats for the first time in three years, Augusta scored early and
GreenJackets Split Sloppy Doubleheader in Series Finale
GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com GreenJackets Split Sloppy Doubleheader in Series Finale Walks, Rain Delays Lead to One Victory Each Between Augusta and Charleston CHARLESTON, SC: After a late surge in game one was not enough to overcome an early hole, the Jackets avenged their 7-4 loss
Augusta Held in Check as Jackets Fall on the Road
GreenJackets Media Contact: Noah Adcock-Howeth (803) 349-9411 noah@greenjacketsbaseball.com Augusta Held in Check as Jackets Fall on the Road GreenJackets Drop Third Straight, Held Without Extra Base Hit in Loss CHARLESTON, SC: The GreenJackets were held scoreless for the final eight innings of the ball game, with an early RBI from