The Show Before the Show

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The Show Before the Show episodes

August 07 #564: The travels of Erik the Peanut Guy
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.

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1 hr 50 min
July 31 #563: 2026 Trade Deadline preview
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

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1 hr 9 min
July 24 #562: D-backs prospect Demetrio Crisantes
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

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1 hr
July 17 #561: All-Star Week recap; Remembering St. Paul’s Sister Ros
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.

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1 hr 18 min
July 10 #560: 2026 Futures Game, Draft preview
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.

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1 hr 37 min
July 03 #559: Mariners’ Curtis Washington Jr.; Dunedin Rain Delays jerseys
Mariners outfielder Curtis Washington Jr. details the day he was called up from High-A to the Majors, and Ben interviews Dunedin staffers about their viral Rain Delay jerseys. Also, Ben looks at Fourth of July promotions across the Minors, and Sam breaks down this year’s Futures Game rosters.

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1 hr 14 min
June 26 #558: Hickory's '51 Rocks; Ontario's John Shoemaker
Hickory’s Ashley Salinas discusses the club’s promotion surrounding a local team that was nearly lost to history, and Ontario manager John Shoemaker talks abouts his long career in the Dodgers system. Also, Ben and Sam chat about more headlines from the Minor Leagues

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1 hr 6 min
June 19 #557: Phillies prospect Dante Nori
No. 5 Phillies prospect Dante Nori discusses his World Baseball Classic experience as part of Italy’s run to the semifinals, and Ben, Sam and Tyler talk about on- and off-field news across Minor League Baseball, including the arrival of the Vegas Headliners and Cooper Pratt’s push to a Major League debut with the Brewers

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1 hr 8 min
June 12 #556: Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson
No. 2 Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson looks back on his NCAA title-winning start last year for LSU and details what’s gone into his breakout first full season in the Minors. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler run through Minor League Baseball headlines, both on and off the field

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1 hr 23 min
June 05 #555: Giants prospect Drew Cavanaugh
Giants catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh talks about his 2026 breakout season at Double-A and Triple-A, and Sam and Tyler look at new alternate identities in Springfield and Augusta

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1 hr 4 min

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In "The Show Before the Show," MiLB.com writers Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra break down Minor League Baseball's biggest storylines with guests from around the Minors including players, managers and…