The Show Before the Show: Episode 408

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, Stitcher and other podcast-listening apps. Send questions or feedback to [email protected], and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun), Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on Twitter.

Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

To begin the show, Ben tells the story of Tacoma journeyman Mike Ford, who played for eight different Major League and Triple-A teams last season. He also previews his upcoming visit to Hudson Valley for their June 3 Cider Donuts promotion.

Cider Donuts interview (16:48)

In order to recall what's going into the Hudson Valley Cider Donuts in 2023, the guys revisit their interview from last fall with general manager Tyson Jeffers about the sweet-smelling promotion.

Louisville recap (32:27)

Sam is back from his visit to Triple-A Louisville and talks about the evergrowing legend of Elly De La Cruz and what's making Minor League strikeout leader Andrew Abbott so special this season.

Ghosts of the Minors/MiLB.TV picks (49:23)

Josh strikes out on his own in this week's edition of Ghosts, and Ben, Sam and Tyler preview games and promotions to watch in the week ahead.