#560: 2026 Futures Game, Draft preview

West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty joins the podcast after announcing that this is his final season with the Whitecaps. Also, Ben shares some recent Crooked Numbers, and Sam and Tyler give updates on the Minor League postseason picture and top Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula’s promotion from Double-A to the Majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Padres No. 26 prospect Alex McCoy talks to Sam about his hard-hitting ability at the plate and his distinct path to pro ball. Also, Ben shares stories from Somerset's Sopranos Night, and Sam and Tyler chat about the Single-A and High-A postseason picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flying Squirrels senior advisor and MiLB front-office legend Todd "Parney" Parnell talks to Ben from Richmond about his long career in the Minor Leagues. Also, Sam reviews the best positional groups in baseball and looks at Kade Anderson’s Major League debut from last weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals No. 11 prospect Josiah Ragsdale discusses his trade from the Brewers system and breakout 2026 season in his first full year in the Minor Leagues. Also, Ben and Sam chat about the Cape Cod League and a unique bobblehead sponsorship in Corpus Christi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worcester director of ballpark entertainment Brendan Black talks about the club's Aug. 27 promo around the hilarious Netflix show I Think You Should Leave. Sam and Tyler discuss MLB Pipeline's rerank and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s name change announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tri-City director of fan experience and community relations Erik Mertens, aka Erik the Peanut Guy,  joins the show after visiting every Minor League ballpark. Also, Ben shares the lore behind Wilmington’s Mr. Celery, and Sam and Tyler embrace debate when it comes to this year’s Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam and Tyler discuss the prospects and farm systems that could be impacted at this year’s Trade Deadline coming up next Monday. They also look at on-field news involving Max Clark, Sebastian Walcott and Seth Hernandez. Ben recaps his trip to Richmond’s new ballpark and previews upcoming August promotions from across the Minor Leagues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam chats with D-backs top prospect Demetrio Crisantes about his 2026 season, return from hamstring and shoulder injuries and Arizona roots. Also, Sam and Tyler talk about the MLB Pipeline Prospect Showcase in Springfield, and Ben details his Williamsport and Wilmington trips from last weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam and Tyler recap the Futures Game and 2026 Draft that both took place in Philadelphia over the weekend. Also, Ben interviews St. Paul executive vice president of business affairs Tom Whaley about the legacy of Saints legend Sister Rosalind Gefre, aka Sister Ros the massaging nun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam and Tyler preview the Futures Game and Draft and even do a draft of their own. Also, Ben interviews Reno photographer David Calvert about the Aces' support in his cancer battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices