Erik the Peanut Guy's travels, Trade Deadline recap on MiLB podcast

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, 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 podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@samdykstramilb.bsky.social) and Tyler Maun (@tylermaun.com) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X and Bluesky (@bensbiz.bsky.social).

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

Ben opens this week's episode by sharing the lore behind Wilmington Blue Rocks mascot Mr. Celery after his recent visit. He also digs into recent Crooked Numbers, including some from an insane game in the Pioneer League.

Erik the Peanut Guy interview (30:41)

Tri-City director of fan experience and community relations Erik Mertens, aka Erik the Peanut Guy, joins the show after visiting every ballpark in the affiliated Minor Leagues.

On-field chatter (50:45)

Sam and Tyler embrace debate when it comes to recapping the most notable moves from this year's Trade Deadline.

Wrapping up (1:33:31)