Phils' Crawford joins MiLB podcast ahead of Trade Deadline

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.bsky.social) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.

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

The group opens this week's show by recapping Erie's first Moon Mammoths game. Ben also previews his upcoming trip to the West with stops at Salt Lake, Tri-City and Spokane.

Justin Crawford interview (38:36)

Phillies No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford talks to Sam from Lehigh Valley about his hitting ability, his first experience at the Triple-A level and how he handles the Trade Deadline as a player.

Trade Deadline preview (50:42)

Sam and Tyler discuss which farm systems are deep enough to make deals and which clubs could still decide whether they're buying or selling over the next week.

Wrapping up (1:15:28)