The Show Before the Show: Episode 473

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) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

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

Ben opens the show by detailing the new Columbus Clingstones identity coming to the Southern League in 2025. Also, Sam takes a look at the playoff picture at the High-A and Single-A levels with postseason play beginning this week.

David Kerr interview (25:21)

Mississippi director of group sales David Kerr joins the show to share stories of the club's final days as a Braves affiliate and how the community around Pearl embraced the team over the years.

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (43:37)

Before this week's episode concludes, Josh goes deep into Minor League history in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

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