Lake Elsinore Storm

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For our second Small Ball Podcast, we spoke with Steve Smaldone of the Lake Elsinore Storm. The Storm are the Class A affiliate of the San Diego Padres.

Steve talks about the Storm's unique logo as well as the team's "Fat Tuesday" promotion. Every Tuesday, fans can enjoy an all-you-can eat menu for the price of a $13 ticket.

Watch - Playing for Peanuts

"Playing for Peanuts" is a 10-episode TV series about minor league baseball. The series follows the South Georgia Peanuts - a team in the now-defunct South Coast League. It shows the real lives of ballplayers at the lowest level of professional baseball, from long bus rides and disgusting living conditions to injuries and bench-clearing brawls.

Featuring appearances by current and former Major Leaguers including Wally Backman, Cecil Fielder, Phil Plantier, Ron Darling and Conor Jackson.

Episode 1.1 (Part one of four)

Other episodes available online:

Episode 1.2
Episode 1.3
Episode 1.4
Episode 2.1
Episode 2.2
Episode 2.3
Episode 2.4

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