Baseball fans, get ready for an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the grueling path to the majors. MLB and NBC Sports have teamed up for Road to the Show, a compelling new five-part docuseries that follows six of the game’s most promising young talents as they chase their dreams of reaching “The Show.”
Episode 1 is streaming now on Peacock, with new episodes dropping weekly throughout July and early August. Produced by MLB Network and narrated by popular baseball content creator and YouTuber Dan Sarmiento (DSARM), the series delivers unprecedented access to the highs, lows, sacrifices, and breakthroughs that define the next generation of MLB stars.
Who Are the Stars of the Series?
The docuseries spotlights a mix of top MLB prospects and elite college players expected to make noise in the upcoming MLB Draft:
- Jesús Made, SS, Brewers (MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect): The Dominican shortstop has risen meteorically after a standout debut in the DSL and is representing Milwaukee in the All-Star Futures Game.
- Ethan Holliday, SS, Rockies (No. 17): Son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday and brother of Jackson Holliday, the 2023 fourth-overall pick carries a famous baseball pedigree.
- Braden Montgomery, OF, White Sox (No. 23): Recently promoted to the big leagues, where he already hit a walk-off homer in his debut.
- Gage Wood, RHP, Phillies (No. 54): Fresh off a historic College World Series no-hitter, the Arkansas product is set to pitch in the Futures Game.
- Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA (Top Draft Prospect): A Golden Spikes Award finalist who led UCLA to a strong season and turned down football opportunities.
- Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama (Draft No. 9 projection): An athletic dynamo with plus tools across the board, inspired by his younger brother.
Each 30-minute episode dives deep into breakthrough performances, personal challenges, family support, coaching influences, and the intense pressure these athletes face.
Why It Matters — And When to Watch
“Road to the Show” is perfectly timed with key MLB events. It complements NBC’s coverage of the 2026 MLB Draft (presented by Nippon Express on July 11) and the All-Star Futures Game (July 12), both airing on NBC. It offers fans a front-row seat to the stories unfolding just before these rising stars potentially take center stage.
Episode Release Schedule (all on Peacock):
- Episode 1: Now streaming (July 1)
- Episode 2: July 10
- Episode 3: July 19
- Episode 4: July 26
- Episode 5: August 2
This series captures the raw emotion and dedication required to climb from the minors or college ball to MLB stardom. Whether you’re a die-hard prospect watcher, a casual fan, or just love compelling sports storytelling, Road to the Show promises to deliver inspiration and insight into what it really takes to make it.
Stream Episode 1 on Peacock today and follow along as baseball’s future unfolds.
