Royals' Zobac talks spring, two-way past on 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)
The podcast is back this week, and there's a lot to catch up on. Ben recaps some of the Minor League alternate identities unveiled recently, from the silly (New Hampshire Space Potatoes) to the serious (Little Rock Nine).
Spring Training check-in (39:52)
Sam and Tyler review the news coming from Cactus and Grapefruit League games across Arizona and Florida, including the introduction of the ABS challenge system to Spring Training play.
Steven Zobac intervew (1:00:10)
Royals pitching prospect Steven Zobac talks to Sam about his first Spring Training in Major League camp, his overall development on the mound and his two-way past going back to his days at Cal.
Wrapping up/Ghosts of the Minors (1:22:01)
Josh hops to it in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors, and the rest of the group plays the latest game of Name that Dude.
Helping Hands: Renegades hosting Food Drive for Ronald McDonald House of the Greater HV on May 18
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 10, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced today that they will hold a food drive for Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) on Sunday, May 18 at Heritage Financial Park during their 2:05
Extra, Extra!: Renegades take 10 inning contest 5-2 from Blue Rocks
Wilmington, Del. (May 10, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades outlasted the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Saturday night at Frawley Stadium, picking up a 5-2 victory in 10 innings. The Blue Rocks struck first for a run against Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz in the first when Marcus Brown reached on an error
New Perspective: Geoff Gilbert returns to mound with fresh outlook
Experiencing a lost season as a baseball player has the potential to be both incredibly frustrating, and serve as an opportunity for growth. Renegades left-handed pitcher Geoff Gilbert has experienced plenty of both over the last year. In 2024, he started the season with the Renegades, throwing seven scoreless innings
Another Gem: Renegades score late in 4-1 win over Blue Rocks
Wilmington, Del. (May 9, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades out-dueled the Wilmington Blue Rocks in a 4-1 victory on Friday night at Frawley Stadium. Josh Grosz continued the trend of strong starting pitching from Hudson Valley this week, allowing one run on three hits across 6.2 innings, striking out
Dirty Dozen: Renegades dominate way to 12-1 win in Wilmington
Wilmington, Del. (May 8, 2025) — In a near repeat performance from Wednesday night, the Hudson Valley Renegades used a monster night at the plate from Omar Martinez and a dominant start by Ben Hess to defeat the Wilmington Blue Rocks 12-1 at Frawley Stadium on Thursday night. Martinez finished
Blue Rockin' Time: Renegades dominate way to 12-1 triumph
Wilmington, Del. (May 7, 2025) — Carlos Lagrange turned in another dominant start and Omar Martinez and Brendan Jones each had four-hit games to lead the Hudson Valley Renegades to a dominant 12-1 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Wednesday night at Frawley Stadium. Lagrange threw 5.2 innings and
Bitter End: Renegades fall in walk off in Wilmington
Wilmington, Del. (May 6, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades fell to the Wilmington Blue Rocks 4-3 in a walk-off on Tuesday night at Frawley Stadium. Kyle Carr got the start on his 23rd birthday for the Renegades to begin the series, and turned in a solid outing, completing 5.0
Swing King: Tom DeAngelis tackles new challenges in Hudson Valley
Close relationships can be tough to develop in Minor League Baseball. With constant movement among players and coaches, it is not uncommon to go from working with somebody every day one season to not seeing them for three years. However, continuity can breed a lot of success, as is the
Renegades Homestand Preview: April 28 - May 4
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 28, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, return home on Tuesday, April 29 to begin a six-game series with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the High-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Gates open to all guests 60 minutes prior
Washed Out: Sunday's Renegades and BlueClaws game postponed
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 4, 2025) — Sunday’s regularly-scheduled game between the Hudson Valley Renegades and Jersey Shore BlueClaws has been postponed due to inclement weather at Heritage Financial Park. The game will be made up at a later date. The Renegades will have an off day on Monday, before
Escanio walk-off single carries Renegades to 5-4 comeback win
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 3, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades scored two in the bottom of the ninth to earn a 5-4 comeback victory over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Saturday night at Heritage Financial Park. It was their second walk-off win of the season. The Renegades were propelled
Renegades earn impressive 9-1 win over BlueClaws to even series
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 2, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades bounced back with a dominant 9-1 victory over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Friday night at Heritage Financial Park. Starter Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz dealt with a number of baserunners early on, but was able to navigate out of trouble consistently
Renegades drop second straight game to BlueClaws 9-2
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 1, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades fell 9-2 to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Thursday night at Heritage Financial Park, dropping their second straight game. In the first, three straight singles by Bryan Rincon, Devin Saltiban, and Paul McIntosh loaded the bases with one out.
Hudson Valley sees nine-game home win streak snapped in 4-2 loss
The Hudson Valley Renegades had their nine-game home winning streak snapped in a 4-2 loss to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Wednesday at Heritage Financial Park. Jersey Shore scored all of their runs in a four-run second inning against Ben Hess. A Luke Davis walk, Kehden Hettiger single, and Bryson
Renegades score early and often to earn dominant 14-2 win
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 29, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades earned their fifth straight win on Tuesday, blowing out the Jersey Shore BlueClaws 14-2 in the series opener at Heritage Financial Park. Carlos Lagrange continued his great start to the season, throwing 5.2 innings of two-run ball while striking
Clean Sweep: Rodriguez-Cruz, Avina take home SAL Weekly Awards
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 28, 2025) – Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has announced that Hudson Valley Renegades pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz has been named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week, and outfielder Jace Avina has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the week of
Winning Inning: Big fourth inning send Gades to series victory
Asheville, N.C. (April 27, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades used a five-run top of the fourth to defeat the Asheville Tourists 8-4 on Sunday night at McCormick Field. Asheville stuck first against Kyle Carr in the bottom of the first, when Joseph Sullivan doubled and scored on an Alejandro
Blast Off: Renegades pound Tourists in 15-0 beatdown
Asheville, N.C. (April 26, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades offense exploded for a season-high 15 runs and 18 hits as four pitchers combined to shut out the Asheville Tourists on Saturday night at McCormick Field in a 15-0 Renegades triumph. The whitewashing marked the second straight shutout win for
Domination: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz's historic night leads 'Gades to 3-0 victory
Asheville, N.C. (April 25, 2025) — Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz turned in one of the most-dominant starts by a pitcher in the history of the Hudson Valley Renegades on Friday night, as the team defeated the Asheville Tourists 3-0 at McCormick Field. Rodriguez-Cruz struck out 12 batters and allowed only one hit
Tour de Force: Renegades blast way to 9-4 victory over Tourists
Asheville, N.C. (April 24, 2025) — Propelled by a big top of the first inning, the Hudson Valley Renegades defeated the Asheville Tourists 9-4 on Thursday night at McCormick Field. The Renegades stormed out to an early lead with a five-run outburst in the top of the first. Brendan Jones
Swept Away: Renegades drop doubleheader to Tourists
Asheville, N.C. (April 23, 2025) — The Hudson Valley Renegades were swept in a doubleheader by the Asheville Tourists on Wednesday night at McCormick Field. The Tourists won game one 9-5, and took the nightcap 3-2 in 10 innings. In the first game of the twin bill, the Tourists jumped
No Go: Renegades and Tourists postponed on Tuesday night
Asheville, N.C. (April 22, 2025) — Tuesday night’s regularly-scheduled game between the Hudson Valley Renegades and Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field has been postponed due to wet grounds. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader comprised of two seven-inning games on Wednesday night starting at 5:05
Renegades complete first sweep of season with 3-1 win
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 20, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades completed a six-game sweep of the Wilmington Blue Rocks with a 3-1 victory on Sunday at Heritage Financial Park. Hudson Valley has now won eight straight home games. Jared McKenzie led off the game with a double in the
Cunningham tosses seven scoreless innings as Renegades win 8-0
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 19, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades earned their fifth straight win 8-0 over the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Saturday night at Heritage Financial Park. The victory was their second shutout of the season. Bryce Cunningham (2-1) was tremendous in his third professional start, continuing the
Renegades win fourth straight 2-1 behind Rodriguez-Cruz
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 18, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades earned their fourth straight win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks in a 2-1 victory on Friday at Heritage Financial Park. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz was outstanding in his third start of the season, throwing 6.2 innings while allowing just three hits