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The Show Before the Show: Episode 436

Detailing Spring Breakout for '24; Akron's Trese talks merch
December 15, 2023

Check out the latest episode 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 episode 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 [email protected], and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

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

Ben starts the show by talking about the new Oklahoma City Baseball Club identity that the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate will take on for a temporary basis in 2024.

Luke Trese interview (13:38)

Akron merchandise manager Luke Trese discusses the anniversary of the flooding of the RubberDucks team store and the club’s apparel comeback.

Spring Breakout details (36:21)

Sam and Tyler chat about the Spring Breakout exhibition series coming to Spring Training ballparks next March, including the top team and prospect matchups of the initial schedule.

Wrapping up (49:55)

Ben, Sam and Tyler make their picks for what pieces of Minor League merch they'd like to have this holiday season.