MLB Pipeline

Gearing Up For The Draft Top 150 (Guest: Travis Bazzana)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:12:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline will release an expanded and updated Draft Top 150 Prospects list next week, so the latest Pipeline Podcast previews some of the biggest risers this spring. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff chat about Mississippi high school outfielder Eric Booth, UCLA right-hander Logan Reddemann and California prep two-way star Jared Grindlinger, among others, and also update the weekly Roch Watch. Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, joins the guys and cements his status as one of the best Pipeline Podcast guests ever during a wide-ranging interview. There's also discussion of new Top 100 Prospects additions River Ryan (Dodgers) and Roldy Brito (Rockies), the latest Prospect Team of the Week and a Draft question from the listener mailbag.

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"The Next Randy Johnson" arrives!

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:46:00 -0000

We're always on the lookout for the next big prospect callup, but never has one been this big! Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick off this week's Pipeline Podcast with a breakdown of the 6-foot-10 Noah Schultz, the lefty who was called up to make his big league debut on Tuesday, with his size and swing-and-miss stuff drawing comparisons to the Big Unit. Schultz serves as a jumping off point to talk about which Top 100 prospects could be next to get the call, from fellow White Sox lefty Hagen Smith to Tigers outfielder Max Clark. From there, the guys shift attention to the Draft, with Jason having seen Roch Cholowsky in person during UCLA's matchup at Rutgers last weekend. The talk of that Friday night game was RHP Logan Reddemann and his 18-strikeout performance, and he was among the college arms moving into first-round consideration discussed on the pod. Talk returned to the Minors, discussing two newcomers to the Top 100 and our first Prospect Team of the Week before answering a question from the Mailbag.

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Let's talk Draft!

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:38:00 -0000

With all of the Minor Leagues underway, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff can finally take a minute to talk about the 2026 Draft. For the first time this spring, they go beyond their weekly Roch Watch, detailing how top Draft prospect Roch Cholowsky is faring, with Jim and Jonathan plotting out how they think the top 11 picks should go in the first round. The guys then return to the Minors by examining the affiliates with the most prospect-laded rosters and breaking down the seven new additions to the Top 100 list. They finish things off by discussing rookies off to rough starts before answering a Draft-related question in the Mailbag.

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Raking Rookies . . . And Who's Next (Guest: Caleb Bonemer)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:19:00 -0000

Rookies are taking MLB by storm and dominating discussion on the latest Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick off the latest edition by breaking down the hot starts by Kevin McGonigle (Tigers), JJ Wetherholt (Cardinals), Sal Stewart (Reds) and Chase DeLauter (Guardians), among others. After an interview with White Sox shortstop prospect Caleb Bonemer, talk turns to when exactly the next wave of top talents could arrive in the Majors, starting with Konnor Griffin (Pirates). Griffin also comes up under the subject of prospects signing long-term contracts before making their big league debuts, which Cooper Pratt (Brewers) and Colt Emerson (Mariners) did this week. After the weekly Roch Watch, the guys field a mailbag question about which Draft prospects have boosted their stock the most so far this year.

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From Breakout to Opening Day (Guest: Tyler Bremner)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:37:00 -0000

Fresh off of their Spring Training travels, capped off by seeing as many Spring Breakout games as possible, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff look back and ahead in this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. They kick things off by reviewing some of the best moments and performances from the third Spring Breakout, including Pirates phenom Seth Hernandez hitting 102.4 mph, Mariners right-hander Ryan Sloan tossing three perfect innings and Padres catcher Ethan Salas serving notice he's ready to jump back on the prospect scene. Then Jim sits down with Angels top prospect Tyler Bremner to talk about his Draft experience and getting ready for his first full season before the guys look ahead to Opening Day and where the Top 100 prospects are starting, including 20 making big league rosters. After a quick RochWatch -- the weekly update on top Draft prospect Roch Cholowsky -- they close things out with a Mailbag question about high school talent in this year's Draft class.

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Breakout Breakdown (Guest: Seth Hernandez)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:44:00 -0000

With 16 Spring Breakout games scheduled for the next four days, there's no doubt what Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo would talk about on the latest Pipeline Podcast. From sites around the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues, they discussed the best players and matchups in the various prospect showdowns, including baseball's top prospect Konnor Griffin and the Pirates clashing with Max Clark and the Tigers, and star shortstops Jesus Made and Leo De Vries squaring off when the Brewers face the Athletics. Jonathan interviewed Pirates right-hander Seth Hernandez, the sixth overall pick in the 2025 Draft and another Breakout participant. After all that Breakout talk, the guys also found time for another installment of Roch Watch and a question from the listener mailbag.

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Spring in our steps (Guest: Kade Anderson)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:39:00 -0000

Spring is definitely in the air at MLB Pipeline and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are here for all of it for this week's Pipeline Podcast. Spring Breakout is less than two weeks away and the guys are giddy with excitement, talking about some of the prospects they can't wait to see. Both Jim and Jonathan are in Spring Training, and Jim was able to talk to Mariners lefty Kade Anderson, the No. 3 overall pick in last year's Draft. Then talk turned to the recently-released farm system rankings, with a focus on the top three teams -- the Brewers, Dodgers and Pirates -- before shifting to looking at the World Baseball Classic through a prospect lens. The pod closed, as it always does, with a Mailbag question, this time about off-the-radar prospects who could be Top 100 guys a year from now.

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Celebrating The New Top 30s

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:54:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline has just released updated Top 30 Prospects lists for every organization, giving Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff plenty to unpack on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They focus on some of the best and most interesting farm systems, including the Brewers, Dodgers, Mariners and Tigers. They also delve into Spring Breakout, explaining the schedule for this year's roster announcements and next year's expansion to a full-fledged tournament. They finish up with a listener mailbag question about which prospects could make a name for themselves in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Prospects are....everywhere

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:24:00 -0000

From rankings to Spring Training to the college game, prospects are all over the radar, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are discussing all of them on this week's Pipeline Podcast. They kick things off with a look at 10 prospects who will be debuting on team Top 30 lists, out early next week, from Pirates RHP Antwone Kelly to Rangers 3B Jack Wheeler. From there, the guys take a look at hitting and pitching standouts over the first two weeks in the college game, including the weekly "Roch Watch" about top Draft prospect Roch Cholowsky. Then talk bounces back to the pro game and some early Spring Training standouts before one last ping pong to a Mailbag question about how Cholowsky stacks up against other college shortstops taken atop other Drafts.

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College Ball & Spring Training Are Underway

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:58:00 -0000

Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo celebrate the beginning of the college season and the opening of Spring Training on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by checking in on how top college prospects performed during the first weekend, including UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky (the projected No. 1 overall pick), Texas A&M outfielder Caden Sorrell and UC Santa Barbara right-hander Jackson Flora. They also stack up all-prospect teams of the best college and high school players in the 2026 Draft and see how they compare. Then they shift gears and discuss some of the biggest prospect news in Spring Training, such as Yankees righty Carlos Lagrange throwing 103-mph heat past Aaron Judge and Mariners infielder Colt Emerson's efforts to squeeze into the lineup of the defending American League West champions. As always, the guys conclude with a question from the listener mailbag, this time trying to determine which phenom they'll talk about the most on the podcast this year.

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Let's get things started! (Guest: Roch Cholowsky)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:44:00 -0000

There may have been frigid temperatures across the country over the last couple of weeks, but baseball is about to start heating up. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are excited to warm their hands by that fire on this week's Pipeline Podcast. They kick things off by previewing the start of the college baseball season this weekend, where a ton of top Draft prospects will get things going. None are ranked higher than UCLA's Roch Cholowsky, the No. 1 prospect in the Draft class, and he joined the pod to talk about the Bruins and the Draft. Then the guys shifted focus to the start of Spring Training by looking at the top prospects in baseball in big league camps and their chances of making their respective Opening Day rosters before finishing the episode off with a Mailbag question about who from last year's Draft class could be this year's Konnor Griffin.

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Making Sense Of A Flurry Of Trades

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:05:00 -0000

Clubs are making a slew of deals including prospects as they get ready for Spring Training, and we analyze them on the latest Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start with the MacKenzie Gore blockbuster that sent five prospects (including 2025 first-round pick Gavin Fien) from the Rangers to the Nationals. They also examine T.J. Rumfield moving from the Yankees to the Rockies, a pair of righties changing Sox as part of a Jordan Hicks salary dump and the three-team Brendan Donovan trade that included a Top 100 Prospect (Jurrangelo Cijntje) plus two other prospects and two Draft picks. Jim & Jonathan also draft teams based on our Top 10 By Position lists and answer a listener mailbag question about under-slot overachievers.

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The new Top 100 list is here! (Guest: Konnor Griffin)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:36:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline just published its new Top 100 prospects list, so that's what Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff focused on for this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. They broke down the top of the list, starting with No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, who also joined the show, then looked at biggest risers from last year and prospects who could make big jumps in 2026. They finished with a pair of Mailbag questions about New York prospects, Spencer Jones (Yankees) and A.J. Ewing (Mets).

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Lists, Lists & More Lists!

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:13:00 -0000

There are plenty of rankings to discuss on the Pipeline Podcast as MLB Pipeline prepares to release its annual Top 100 Prospects list Friday at 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network and MLB.com. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start by breaking down the top 10 position lists for catcher, first base, second base and third base, identifying intriguing players and sleepers to watch for each spot. Then they're joined by international prospects maven Jesse Borek to discuss all the recent major signings on that market, highlighted by the Giants landing Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez. The guys wrap things up with a listener mailbag question about another Giants international shortstop, Josuar Gonzalez.

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It's ranking season!

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:10:00 -0000

Prospect-ranking season has begun at MLB Pipeline, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are all over it on this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. Things have kicked off with the top 10 right-handed and left-handed pitchers lists, with Jim and Jonathan talking about which arms intrigue them most (RHP: Jonah Tong and Seth Hernandez; LHP: Liam Doyle and Cam Caminiti) as well as who might be next up to jump onto those lists in the future. The guys then jumped into the time machine to talk about Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman as prospects now that they are about to pull off the rare feat of the top two players in a Draft playing for the same team. From there, they dug into the last two parts of the Executives Survey looking at top tools and farm systems, broke down the Edward Cabrera for Owen Caissie (and other prospects) trade and finished off with a question from the Mailbag.

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It's Prediction Time

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:15:00 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff ring in the new year and the latest Pipeline Podcast with a slew of predictions for 2026. They try to guess who will be the Rookies of the Year, the best prospects in the Minors and the No. 1 overall Draft pick, among other topics. Jonathan has conducted his fourth annual executive poll and shares the results of several prospect-related queries, with Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin getting mentioned in a wide variety of categories. Jim and Jonathan also discuss their first-ever Hall of Fame ballots and answer a listener mailbag question about Pipeline-related resolutions.

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Trade Talk & 2025 Recap

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:42:00 -0000

On the final Pipeline Podcast of the year, Jim Callis & Jason Ratliff break down the sudden flurry of pre-Christmas trades, highlighted by the Rays acquiring six prospects and a supplemental first-round Draft pick in exchange for four big leaguers in a deal with the Orioles and a three-way swap with the Astros and Pirates. Then they look back on 2025 by discussing which farm system improved the most (including the Brewers and Giants) and which prospects did the same (none more than Red Sox lefty Payton Tolle), before wrapping things up with a listener mailbag question about White Sox southpaw Hagen Smith.

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Checking Our Draft List Twice

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:36:00 -0000

Following the launch of the 2026 Draft Top 100, Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff take a close look at the players top of the list, highlighting the best hitters and pitchers in the class, starting with UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowski. They then break down the intriguing challenge trade between the Red Sox and Nationals, in which Boston sent 22-year-old right-hander Luis Perales to Washington (and former Red Sox assistant GM turned Nats GM Paul Toboni) for 25-year-old lefty Jake Bennett. The episode concludes with a question from @bammbamcam about Yankees 2025 top Draft pick Dax Kilby.

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Winter Meetings Wonderland (Guest: Mike Shirley)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:43:00 -0000

The Winter Meetings in Orlando are a hub of baseball activity, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break it all down on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They begin by discussing the ramifications of the Draft Lottery and Jonathan talks to White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley about his team claiming the No. 1 overall pick. Then they shift their focus to another draft -- the Rule 5 Draft -- and analyze the 13 prospects taken, starting with No. 1 choice R.J. Petit (Tigers to Rockies). After celebrating the annual Scout of the Year winners, they circle back to the Rule 5 Draft with a listener mailbag question.

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Trade & Draft(s) Fever

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:45:00 -0000

With the impending release of MLB Pipeline's Draft Top 100 just before the Winter Meetings set to start this weekend, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have plenty to unpack on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by previewing the Meetings, taking a look at the Draft Lottery and the Rule 5 Draft before discussing which teams have the prospects and motivation to make significant trades. Next, the guys give a sneak peek at the Draft Top 100 by talking about two of the crop's deepest demographics, shortstops (led by clear No. 1 overall prospect Roch Cholowsky of UCLA) and high school left-handers. They wrap things up with one of the more thought-provoking listener-mailbag questions ever, debating the merits of Paul Skenes vs Roki Sasaki . . . in March 2023.

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Gratitude abounds

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:22:00 -0000

There's so much to be grateful for in the prospect world and in this Thanksgiving week episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo dig into those things like it's a pumpkin pie. The duo list things they're grateful for in Pipeline-land, from the Arizona Fall League to the College World Series to the tireless efforts of (in no particular order): scouts, player development staff, the MLB Pipeline department and their spouses. In addition to discussing gratitude, Jim and Jonathan break down the prospect impact of the Brandon Nimmo-for-Marcus Semien swap and unpack the breaking news of Sonny Gray being dealt to the Red Sox. They also took one last look at the AFL via Jim's Top 30 Prospects list, discussed 40-man roster decisions and the new All-Star Week schedule that flips the Draft and the Futures Game before taking two Mailbag questions about intriguing pitching prospects.

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AFL Wrapup & Roster Ramblings (Guest: Max Anderson)

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:36:00 -0000

In the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff put a bow on the just-concluded Arizona Fall League season. They recap the playoffs and the award winners before Jim interviews AFL batting champion Max Anderson (Tigers). Then they shift their focus to difficult roster decisions teams faced as they finalized their 40-man roster to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings. They also look forward to the most intriguing matchups on the 2026 Spring Breakout schedule before circling back to the Fall League for a listener mailbag question.

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AFL homestretch and Rookies of the Year (Guest: Tommy White)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:12:00 -0000

It's the final week of the Arizona Fall League and that was the focus for much of this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff broke down all the action from last weekend's Fall Stars Game and discussed contenders for the league's awards, from MVP to breakout player. Then Jonathan sat down with A's infield prospect Tommy White to talk about his AFL experience and his hopes to join an exciting young big league roster. From there, the guys discussed the 2025 Rookies of the Year (and the fact both Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin played in the AFL last year) and then made pick for frontrunners for the 2026 award before answering a Mailbag question about one of those contenders, Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage.

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More Fall (Classic and League) talk (Guest: Dante Nori)

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:25:00 -0000

On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff put a bow on the recently completed World Series by recapping the drama and the many heroes on both sides. Next up are discussions of the Rookie of the Year finalists, the always perilous long-term rookie rankings (Roman Anthony vs. Nick Kurtz!) and the Gold Glove winners. Then the guys shift their focus to the Minors (which current prospects could win big league Gold Gloves in 2026) and the Arizona Fall League (Jonathan interviews Phillies outfielder Dante Nori, plus players to look forward to in the Fall Stars Game). As always, the podcast concludes with a listener mailbag question, this time about which Top 100 Prospects are the best bets to win future Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers.

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A World Series Classic, Plus AFL Musings (Guest: Daniel Espino)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:06:00 -0000

Our Pipeline Podcast hosts still have a little gas left in the tank after an epic 18-inning World Series contest, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin by discussing the Game 3 thriller featuring typical heroes (Freedie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani) and one we never saw coming (Will Klein). After that, they shift their focus to the Arizona Fall League. They talk about the most recent Hitter and Pitcher of the Week (Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle, Astros right-hander James Hicks) and spotlight Statcast standouts such as Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez and Tigers infielder Max Anderson. Jonathan interviews Guardians right-hander Daniel Espino, who's showcasing some of the best stuff in the Fall League after missing more than three years following a pair of shoulder surgeries, and then the guys wrap it up with a mailbag question about which farm systems have stood out the most in the AFL.

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Fall classics... in Arizona (Guest: Walker Janek)

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:45:00 -0000

While the baseball world understandably has much of its focus on the impeding World Series, the MLB Pipeline crew has been keeping tabs on the other exciting action in the Arizona Fall League. Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff spent the bulk of this week's episode digging into the AFL, from top performances from Pirates sluggers Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. to pitching performances from the Orioles left-hander Luis De Leon. Sam also sat down with Astros No. 4 prospect Walker Janek, who is off to a hot start in Arizona. The gang did spend some time on the World Series, looking at how the Dodgers and Blue Jays were built and how members of both rosters stack up as former prospects before answering a Mailbag question about one of them, Trey Yesavage.

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The Fall League is underway (Guest: Max Muncy)

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:10:00 -0000

Despite uncharacteristic rainouts wreaking some havoc on Week 1 of the Arizona Fall League, there was plenty of action to discuss for Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff on this week's episode. They talked about the Hitter and Pitcher of the Week as well as some other standout performers from the first set of games before Jim chatted with A's rookie Max Muncy, who is back in the AFL for the second time. Then Jason quizzed Jim and Jonathan on preseason prospect predictions they made last winter before answering a question from the Mailbag.

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Rookies In The Spotlight (Guest: Kevin McGonigle)

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:43:00 -0000

On the latest edition of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo focus on the rookie pitchers who have delivered huge performances in the playoffs: Cam Schlittler (Yankees), Trey Yesavage (Blue Jays), Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) and Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers). Also regarding the postseason, they discuss the prospect pedigrees of the participants, including seven players who ranked No. 1 on the Top 100 Prospects list. The Arizona Fall League has started, so there's plenty of AFL talk, including an interview with the highest-rated prospect in the desert, Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, as well as a related listener mailbag question.

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From prospect to postseason

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:52:00 -0000

In this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo dive into the about-to-begin MLB postseason as only the Pipeline crew can, by looking at how each of the 12 postseason teams constructed their rosters, highlighting the Guardians' homegrown-heavy squad and how teams like the Mariners and Brewers have relied on trades to build a winner. Jim then sits down with Mariners scout Rob Mummau, who scouted and signed MVP candidate Cal Raleigh in college. Then Jim and Jonathan do a 10-pick draft of 2026 Draft prospects from their Top 20 college and high school lists before finishing off with a Mailbag question about this year's MiLB Awards.

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Wrapping Up The Minor League Season

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:09:00 -0000

With the Minor League season coming to an end, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff focus on the top performances of 2025 in the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by breaking down the candidates for Hitting Prospect of the Year (Konnor Griffin/Pirates, Kevin McGonigle/Tigers, J.J. Wetherholt/Cardinals) and Pitching Prospect of the Year (Griffin Herring/Rockies, Jonah Tong/Mets, Trey Yesavage/Blue Jays). The guys also highlight some of the best power/speed seasons, including a 20-60 performance by Griffin and the third straight 20-20 year from the Rays' Carson Williams. Also on the agenda: the new International Top 50 Prospects list for 2026, and a mailbag question about how likely it is that we'll see the best prospects in the Minors right now playing in the Majors next year.

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A Packed Podcast

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:41:00 -0000

Hosts Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dish on a wide variety of subjects in the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast, starting with breaking down the newly released Arizona Fall League rosters that include two of the game's four best prospects in shortstops Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) and Sebastian Walcott (Rangers). Jonathan interviews another top shortstop in Colt Emerson (Mariners) before the guys discuss the Double-A playoffs, which are loaded with star talent. Then there's more: recent callups Trey Yesavage (Blue Jays) and Bryce Eldridge (Giants), Jonathan introduces a new game ("Who Am I?") for Jason and Jim to play and a listener mailbag question about AFL award predictions. (edited)

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Prospects In Playoffs

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:40:00 -0000

The Minor League playoffs have begun at the Single-A and High-A levels, and this week's Pipeline Podcast begins by breaking down the top prospects to watch in postseason action. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff highlight that contingent, which includes the No. 1 pick (Eli Willits) and No. 1 prospect (Ethan Holliday) in the 2025 Draft as well as seven other Top 100 Prospects. The guys also discuss the two most recent prospects to join the Top 100 list, Pirates outfielder Edward Florentino and Giants shortstop Josuar Gonzalez, and preview the next addition (You'll have to listen to find out!). After that, they talk about players who made the Prospect Team of the Week most often this season, led by Reds third baseman Sal Stewart, and field not one but two listener mailbag questions from members of the band Subway Ghosts.

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Promotions galore

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:42:00 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are back together for the first time in a long time for this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, and that affords them the opportunity to take a look at the deluge of big league callups and debuts of Top 100 prospects from the past couple of weeks. On the pitching side, they break down the Pirates' Bubba Chandler, Red Sox lefty Payton Tolle and Mets right-hander Jonah Tong. There have been five hitters to get the call of late and the guys talk about all of them: Carson Williams (Rays), Jhostynxon Garcia (Red Sox, Sal Stewart (Reds), Harry Ford (Mariners) and Carter Jensen (Royals). After that, talk turns to the Arizona Fall League and a "wish list" of prospects Jim and Jonathan hope to see in the league this year. Before finishing up with a question from the Mailbag, Jim and Jonathan take a few minutes to pay tribute to legendary scout Roy Clark, who recently passed away.

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Prospect double-dip (Guests: Aidan Miller and Konnor Griffin)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:21:00 -0000

For this week’s MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jonathan Mayo made a stop in Altoona, Pa., to check in on two of the best infield prospects in the game. He started with the Phillies’ Aidan Miller, who has made some serious adjustments to his approach to finish his season with Double-A Reading red-hot. Then he moved over to the home clubhouse to chat with No. 1 overall prospect Konnor Griffin of the Pirates, who just got promoted to that level. Before those conversations, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan break down the top farm systems based on three groupings: infielders, outfielders and pitchers. And the duo comes back after the interviews to answer a Mailbag question about Royals pitching prospects.

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Promotions galore! (Guest: Eli Willits)

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:58:00 -0000

Before being joined by this year's No. 1 overall Draft pick, Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk prospect promotions, starting with the exciting big league debuts of the Orioles' Samuel Basallo, the Mets' Nolan McLean and Owen Caissie of the Cubs. From there, the discussion turns to Top 100 prospects we could see in the big leagues before the end of the year (Pittsburgh's Bubba Chandler, Philadelphia's Andrew Painter and St. Louis' JJ Wetherholt). The trio turns it attention to guys on the move in the Minors, highlighting the recent promotions of No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin and No. 3 Leo De Vries, both now in Double-A as teenagers, before finishing up with a Mailbag question about Padres first-rounder Kruz Schoolcraft.

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New Top 100, New Top 30s, New Farm Ranks

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:28:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline has updated all of its prospect lists this week, so Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff discuss all the changes on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They start with the overall Top 100 Prospects, headlined by shortstops Konnor Griffin (Pirates) and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers), and also delve into where the 2025 draftees fit and which players made the biggest jumps. Next, they break down how the new organization Top 30s feed into the revised farm system rankings led by the Dodgers, Twins and Mariners. Then they preview the star-studded MLB High School All-American Game and finish by fielding a listener mailbag question about Mets righty Jonah Tong.

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Recapping The Trade Deadline

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:14:00 -0000

Action was fast and furious at the Trade Deadline last week, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break it all down on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They beginning by discussing the three Top 100 Prospects who changed addresses: Leodalis De Vries to the Athletics, Eduardo Tait and Mick Abel to the Twins. Then they talk about other interesting prospects who got dealt and which farm systems improved the most after receiving trade infusions. After that, they highlight some upwardly mobile prospects in advance of next week's rankings overhaul at MLB Pipeline and take a listener mailbag question about prospects who could get called up and make a difference in the postseason.

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One Deadline down, one to go

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:23:00 -0000

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast comes between Deadlines, with the Draft signing deadline in our rearview and the Trade Deadline just a couple of days away. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start with the former, with Jim and Jonathan drafting Top 100 prospects they think could be dealt ahead of Thursday's Trade Deadline, then discussing some of the ranked prospects who have already changed teams. From there, the guys review the Draft signing deadline, highlighting that just two of the players selected in the top 10 rounds didn't sign. Then the pod turned to the past to provide prospect snapshots of the recent Hall of Fame induction class, including Dave Parker, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia and Ichiro. They finished things up with a Mailbag question about Kristian Campbell of the Red Sox.

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Double Deadline!

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:28:00 -0000

On the latest MLB Pipeline, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff cover not one deadline but two: Draft signings (July 28) and trades (July 31). They begin by discussing Draft deals, including No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits getting $8.2 million from the Nationals, and then chat about which clubs had the best Drafts and which draftees will reach the Majors the quickest. Then it's trade talk, from which contenders have the inclination and prospects to make deals to mailbag questions about which Top 100 Prospect is most likely to be on the move and whether the Yankees would part with slugging outfielder Spencer Jones.

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The 2025 Futures Game and the Draft are in the books

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:34:00 -0000

It's a wrap for the MLB Pipeline crew in Atlanta for the busiest time on the Pipeline calendar. Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff gathered together to break down all the action on site and in person. They started off by analyzing the Draft, first by addressing the somewhat surprising top two picks and looking at surprises in the first round, then picking a steal for each of the top 10 rounds. Then the guys shifted to reviewing this year's Futures Game action, picking out favorite moments from the National League's 4-2 win before answering a Mailbag question about shortstops in the first round.

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It's almost here! (Guest: Jack Bauer)

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:04:00 -0000

We're just days away from both the Futures Game and the Draft and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff can hardly contain their excitement on this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. They kick things off by diving in to a number of Draft storylines, from what might happen at the very top of the Draft to two sets of twins (the Parkers and the Witherspoons) set to be drafted, and much more. Then Jim chats with high school lefty flame-thrower Jack Bauer before the guys shift gears to talk Futures Game in their annual batting practice home run derby draft. They finish things off with a Mailbag question about how accurate Jim and Jonathan think their final mock drafts will be.

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Whirlwind Of Activity (Guest: Travis Sykora)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:33:00 -0000

July is the busiest month on the prospect calendar, so there's plenty to unpack in the latest Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff begin by breaking down the phenom-packed rosters for next week's Futures Game, which features 35 Top 100 Prospects, including Nationals right-hander Travis Sykora, who joins the podcast. Sykora also made one of the biggest moves up in our freshly revised Top 100 list, and the guys discuss other prospects with upward mobility. Then it's time for a quick check in on where the Nationals stand with the No. 1 overall pick in the Draft, which is just 12 days away, before a dip into the listener mailbag for a question about Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin's ETA.

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Draft Fever, Callups and the Pipeline Showcase

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:47:00 -0000

On this week's episode of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff review the exciting finish to the College World Series and discuss prospects who helped their Draft standing with their performances, led by LSU left-hander Kade Anderson and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood. Then the guys discussed the amazing first two big league starts by Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers, previewed the debut of fellow fireballer Chase Burns of the Reds and drafted phenoms in Triple-A based on whom will get promote first. They concluded by discussing the first MLB Pipeline Prospect Showcase Game and answering a listener mailbag question about Guardians prospects.

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Draft (Combine) Fever

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:46:00 -0000

The latest Pipeline Podcast comes from the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix, where Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are taking in all of the action. They highlight the top performers from the first day of workouts, including Arizona State outfielder Brandon Compton and California prepster Quentin Young (Delmon and Dmitri's nephew). After Jonathan interviews perhaps the most talented player in the entire Draft -- California high school right-hander Seth Hernandez -- he and Jim project the first round, pick by pick. As always, the fun ends with a question from the listener mailbag, this time about how much to believe mock draft intel.

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Roman Anthony, the NL West and the Draft (Guest: Josue De Paula)

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:03:00 -0000

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast starts off at the very top, as Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off by talking about the big league debut of No. 1 overall prospect Roman Anthony with the Red Sox. The guys welcome in Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula to kick off this week's look at intriguing prospects in the NL West, then shift gears to look at the amateur game, highlighting top Draft prospects who will be playing in Omaha in the College World Series and previewing next week's MLB Draft Combine. They finish up with a Mailbag question about a pair of flame-throwing high school arms in this year's Draft class

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Cags, the NL Central and Super Regionals

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:09:00 -0000

The most recent exciting top prospect callup is the Royals' Jac Caglianone, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss where Cags' prodigious pop ranks him among the best power-hitting prospects over the years to kick off this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. From there, the guys then continue their tour of intriguing prospects by division, focusing this week on the stacked NL Central and phenoms such as shortstops Konnor Griffin (Pirates) and Luis Pena (Brewers). Attention then shifts to the college baseball postseason, with a preview of top Draft prospects competing in this weekend's NCAA Super Regionals before finishing up with a listener question about the odds of who will go No. 1 in the Draft in July.

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A Tour Of The NL East (Guest: Jonah Tong)

Tue, 27 May 2025 18:10:00 -0000

This week's edition of the Pipeline Podcast features a look at some of the more intriguing prospects in the NL East, highlighted by an interview with bat-missing Mets right-hander Jonah Tong. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff also discuss several other NL East farmhands, including Marlins catcher Joe Mack, Braves righty J.R. Ritchie and Nationals righty Travis Sykora. The guys catch up on the latest Draft doings, including prospects who stood out in conference tournament action and top arms who will pitch in the NCAA tournament, before fielding a Draft-related question from the listener mailbag.

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AL West/On The Cusp

Tue, 20 May 2025 18:46:00 -0000

Before continuing their division-by-division look at one intriguing prospect per organization (in the American League West), Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff discuss the slew of blue-chip prospects who are ready for the call to The Show, including Nos. 1 and 2 overall: Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony and Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler. Sam then does a deep dive into the best pitches in Triple-A (a mix of famous arms like Chandler and Brewers righty Jacob Misiorowsi as well as some lesser-known names), and the guys wrap up the episode by discussing the importance of college conference tournaments for the Draft and by fielding a listener mailbag question about emerging prospects Mike Sirota (Dodgers) and Rainiel Rodriguez (Cardinals).

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AL Central Casting (Guest: Jac Caglianone)

Tue, 13 May 2025 19:44:00 -0000

The MLB Pipeline Podcast's division-by-division look at the game's prospects continued this week in the American League Central. Before that, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dove into the first "market corrections" of the Top 100 and looked at the revised top 15 (led by Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony), biggest risers (including shortstops George Lombard Jr. of the Yankees and Jesus Made of the Brewers) and new additions. Then the gang welcomed in one of the prospects who moved into the updated top 15, Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, before discussing other AL Central prospect standouts like White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery. The guys talked about some big-name callups to the big leagues -- the Cubs' Cade Horton and Moises Ballesteros as well as the D-backs' Jordan Lawlar -- before answering a Mailbag question about Mariners outfielder Jonny Farmelo.

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AL Eastbound (Guest: George Lombard Jr.)

Tue, 06 May 2025 19:04:00 -0000

While Kenny Powers may not have been a guest, this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast was definitely Eastbound (but not down) as Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff began a division-by-division look at intriguing prospects at the start of the 2025 season. This week, the focus was on the AL East, with prospects like Blue Jays 2024 first-rounder Trey Yesavage and 18-year-old Red Sox slugger Justin Gonzales discussed. Jonathan caught up with one of the best prospects in the division, Yankees No. 1 George Lombard Jr., before he was promoted to Double-A, and then the guys turned their attention to the Draft and the early buzz in the first round as Jim prepared the first mock Draft of the season. The pod wrapped up with a Mailbag question about Andrew Painter.

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The Draft Top 150 is here!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:05:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline's new 2025 Draft Top 150 is live and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff slice and dice it on this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. They start by breaking down the top of the list and what the odds are for any player to go No. 1 overall to the Nationals, focusing mostly on the top three: Ethan Holliday, Seth Hernandez and Jamie Arnold. Then the guys look at some of the biggest risers in the class, including new top 10 prospects Kade Anderson and Liam Doyle, before giving grades to the four quadrants of draftable players (high school hitters, high school pitchers, college hitters, college pitchers) and the Draft as a whole. They switch gears to finish things off with a Mailbag question about Marlins lefty Robby Snellling.

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A Frenzy Of Callups & Prep Infielders (Guest: Liam Doyle)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:45:00 -0000

The promotion of Minor League home run leader and 2024 No. 4 overall pick Nick Kurtz is just one of several recent big league callups that has baseball buzzing, so that's where Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff turn their attention on the latest Pipeline Podcast. Besides the Athletics first baseman, they also break down fellow Top 100 Prospects Luke Keaschall (Twins) and Edgar Quero (White Sox), plus catcher Agustin Ramirez (Marlins), speedster Chandler Simpson (Rays) and reliever Craig Yoho (Brewers). After that the focus shifts to the Draft, as the guys interview Tennessee ace and NCAA Division I strikeout leader Liam Doyle before staging a 10-pick draft of high school infielders, which is the strength of this year's crop. Then they circle back to the callups as they answer a related question from the listener mailbag.

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Can Hernandez Make Draft History? (Guest: Chase Burns)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:20:00 -0000

Following Seth Hernandez's electric outing at the National High School Invitational, the latest Pipeline Podcast examines whether he can become the first prep right-hander ever to go No. 1 overall in the 60-year history of the Draft. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk about what sets Hernandez apart and the history of high school righties in the first round of the Draft. Jonathan interviews another hard-throwing right-hander, Chase Burns of the Reds, before the crew breaks down the latest additions to the Top 100 Prospects list as well as the Paul Skenes vs. Dylan Crews matchup, then answers a listener mailbag question about the Cincinnati farm system.

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Trying To Make Sense Of The Draft

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:49:00 -0000

The 2025 Draft is quite unsettled at this point, so Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin the latest Pipeline Podcast by trying to figure it out. Jim and Jonathan alternate making the first 10 picks purely based on talent, and there are plenty of surprises. Then the focus shifts to identifying the most prospect-packed rosters in the Minors, starting with Triple-A Iowa (Cubs) and High-A Everett (Mariners). The guys also discuss Rockies callups Chase Dollander and Zac Veen, the Angels promoting Ryan Johnson to the Majors for his pro debut and the Quinn Priester trade before taking a listener mailbag question about which Top 30 list they'd most like to write.

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We're off and running (Guest: Jamie Arnold)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:42:00 -0000

The 2025 season is a week underway and the MLB Pipeline Podcast crew is ready to take a look at how prospects have been faring, both in the big leagues and the Triple-A level. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off by discussing the shaky start of No. 1 prospect Roki Sasaki and how well Red Sox phenom Kristian Campbell has been swinging the bat out of the gate, along with other big league performances. Then they project when guys high up on the Top 100 who are in Triple-A, including Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler and Kyle Teel, will make it to the big leagues. Talk turns to the 2025 Draft, with Jonathan chatting with potential No. 1 pick Jamie Arnold before the guys finish things off with a Draft-related Mailbag question.

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The Joys Of Opening Day

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:32:00 -0000

The excitement of not one but two Opening Days this week -- MLB on Thursday, Triple-A on Friday -- drives the discussion on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin by talking about what they're most interested in about this season, from Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki coming to the Majors to top 2024 draftees playing their first full pro seasons to Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter returning to complete health. The guys also take a look at Top 100 Prospects who are beginning the year in the big leagues (such as Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell) and those who are waiting for the call from Triple-A (such as Pirates righty Bubba Chandler). They wrap up by talking about the prognosis for prospects who struggled in their first taste of the big leagues, including outfielders Dylan Crews (Nationals) and Jasson Dominguez (Yankees), before answering a listener mailbag question about the complex leagues.

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Spring Breakout Breakdown (Guest: Nick Kurtz)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:33:00 -0000

The second edition of Spring Breakout is in the books and there were a ton of top prospect performances to recap. That's exactly what Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff did on this week's episode, reviewing standout moments across the four-day event. From four of MLB's top 12 prospects homering in the Red Sox-Rays opener to the dominant start of Pirates' Bubba Chandler to Jurrangelo Cjintje's switch-pitching for the Mariners and the Reds' Sal Stewart's 3-RBI game, the gang has you covered. Jonathan got to chat with A's prospect Nick Kurtz ahead of his Spring Breakout game as well, and the guys finished up with a question from the mailbag.

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Spring Breakout Breakdown (Guest: Sebastian Walcott)

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:40:09 -0000

It's Spring Breakout week and the MLB Pipeline Podcast crew can barely contain their excitement. On this week's episode, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff do a deep dive and break down every matchup in the second year of Spring Breakout games that pit each team's best prospects against each other on one field at one time. They follow the action from the Cactus League to the Grapefruit League, highlighting some of the best prospects and matchups we'll see March 13-16. Then Jim sat down with Rangers top prospect, and Spring Breakout participant, Sebastian Walcott before the gang finished up with a Mailbag question about, yep, Sebastian Walcott.

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The 411 on the new Top 30s (Guest: Jackson Jobe)

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:05:26 -0000

As MLB Pipeline releases the brand-new 2025 Top 30 Prospects lists for all 30 organizations this week, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff spend the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast breaking down the farm systems one by one. Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe, the No. 5-ranked prospect in baseball, joins Jonathan for an interview, and the guys answer a listener mailbag question about which Top 30 lists were the easiest and hardest to rank.

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Gearing Up For Top 30s, Spring Breakout

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0000

The next couple of weeks will feature the release of MLB Pipeline's organization Top 30 Prospects rankings and the second edition of Spring Breakout games, so those events were the focus of the latest Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff began by highlighting some lesser-known but interesting newcomers to the Top 30 lists, such as Cubs shortstop Juan Tomas and Reds outfielder Arnaldo Lantigua. Then they previewed the five Spring Breakout contests Jim and Jonathan will help broadcast on MLB Network, including premier showdowns between the Rays and Red Sox and the Cubs and Dodgers. After that, they shone the spotlight on some prospects making strong impressions in the first few days of exhibition games and answered a Draft-related question from the listener mailbag.

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The weather outside is frightful, but the baseball is delightful

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:22:42 -0000

With Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo bemoaning the frigid temps in their home towns, they warm things up by talking Spring Training and college baseball. With Major League camps getting going, they start by looking at Top 100 prospects who might have a chance to make their Opening Day rosters. From there, they dig into one of those prospects, Kristian Campbell, and how hard it is to find a historic parallel to his ascension in 2024 before shifting focus to college baseball's opening weekend and highlighting a handful of standout performances. They finish up, as always, with a question from the Mailbag

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Back To School (Guest: Jace LaViolette)

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:34:19 -0000

With the college baseball season starting on Friday, the Pipeline Podcast turns its focus in that direction. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the best teams and the best prospects in the nation before interviewing outfielder Jace LaViolette, who's the consensus top college prospect and plays for No. 1-ranked Texas A&M. The guys also preview the best high school players in the country before answering a listener mailbag question about which under-the-radar guys they're most interested in seeing this season.

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More Top 100 Talk (Guest: Owen Caissie)

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:56:35 -0000

As work continues on team Top 30 rankings (coming the week of March 3!), there are still plenty of ways to slice and dice the already-released lists. On this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff do just that, starting with Jim and Jonathan drafting off the positional Top 10s, with the caveat of filling outa lineup while taking one prospect per ranking spot. After that, Jim chatted with Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie (No. 54 on the Top 100) before the gang talked about some prospects who just missed the list. As always, the episode concludes with a question from the mailbag, this time discussing who could make a Jackson Merrill-like jump to the big leagues in 2025.

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Hashing Out The Top 100

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:50:53 -0000

MLB Pipeline released its preseason Top 100 Prospects list late last week, so Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dedicate the Pipeline Podcast to breaking down the rankings. They start with the guy at the very top, Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki, and where he fits among past No. 1 prospects and the best pitching prospects in recent memory. They also discuss the top of the list, the teams with the most Top 100 dudes, which prospects made the biggest upward moves in 2024 and who could follow them in 2025. The podcast finishes with the usual dip into the listener mailbag, this time for six Top 100-related questions.

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Top 10 lists & international signings

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:46:08 -0000

Nearing the launch of MLB Pipeline's new Top 100, the Pipeline Podcast crew gets you ready by looking at more of their Top 10 by Position lists. This week, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into four lists: second base, third base, shortstop and outfield. Then the guys bring in Jesse Borek to discuss how the international signing period has been going, as Jesse answers questions about Roki Sasaki and the rest of the 2025 class. As always, the pod closes with a question from the Mailbag, this one about prospects Jim and Jonathan think the other underrates.

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It's ranking season! (Guest: Kyle Teel)

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:40:27 -0000

The 2025 ranking season is underway and the MLB Pipeline Podcast wastes no time digging in to the first top 10 by position lists that have been published. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the top 10 catchers list, which features nine of the 10 backstops from a year ago as well as the top 10 first basemen, with eight new names among them. Then the guys welcome in one of the catchers high up on that list, Kyle Teel, who was recently traded to the White Sox in the Garret Crochet deal. It's also the start of the international signing period, so the pod shifts to looking at the top names on the MLB Pipeline international Top 50, starting with the one creating the most buzz, Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, before finishing up with a Mailbag question about international prospects who could land on the Top 100 a year from now.

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Polling The Executives

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:25:49 -0000

If it's a new year, it's time for Jonathan Mayo's annual MLB Pipeline Poll where he surveys dozens of front-office executives about several prospect-related topics. So naturally, Jonathan, Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff spend the majority of the latest Pipeline Podcast poring over the results: Rookie of the Year candidates, the best prospects in a variety of categories, the top individual tools in the Minors and which farm systems do the best in various areas. Afterward, Jim and Jonathan draft the most likely destinations for Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki and answer not one but two questions from the listener mailbag.

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Looking back, looking ahead

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0000

In the final MLB Pipeline Podcast of 2024, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo take time to review the year that was as well as look ahead to what might be. They kicked things off by highlighting their favorite prospect-related moments from the '24 season, from the Paul Skenes-Jackson Holliday Spring Breakout matchup all the way through to seeing Andrew Painter pitch in the Arizona Fall League. Then they turned the page to look ahead to what's sure to be an exciting 2025 by discussing some intriguing storylines, including whether pitching prospects are back and who will be the No. 1 pick in the Draft. One of the biggest storylines will undoubtedly be Roki Sasaki, and Sam and Jonathan broke down which teams are best positioned to sign him before finishing things up by playing Santa for the Blue Jays farm system in this week's listener Mailbag.

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Looking into the crystal ball

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0000

At MLB Pipeline, we're always in the future business, but this week's podcast episode had Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff really focusing on looking ahead to 2025 with what is now an annual "predictions pod." After reviewing how Jim and Jonathan fared with their 2024 predictions (not too badly, actually), they prognosticated about next year, picking everything from the 2025 Rookies of the Year to who will be the No. 1 pick in the Draft in July. Then the guys talked about the group of evaluators named Scouts of the Year, broke down the prospect returns in the Devin Williams and Kyle Tucker trades and finishing off with a question from the listener mailbag.

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Winter Meetings Wonderland (Guest: Danny Haas)

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:38:00 -0000

It was a busy Winter Meetings in Dallas, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss all of the action on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They start by discussing the Draft Lottery and Jim's subsequent projection of the entire first round, followed by Jonathan interviewing Danny Haas, vice president of amateur scouting for the Nationals, who came away with the No. 1 overall pick. Then they break down the flurry of trades highlighted by the blockbuster that sent Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox and four prospects (including Top 100 dudes Kyle Teel and Braden Montgomery) to the White Sox, discuss how the Rule 5 Draft went down and answer a listener mailbag question.

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Kim, Sasaki seize spotlight as posting window opens

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The MLB Morning Lineup podcast gets you up to date on all the biggest baseball news in under 10 minutes. Posting season starts Thursday, which means it shouldn't be long before KBO infielder Hyeseong Kim and NPB flamethrower Roki Sasaki join MLB clubs. MLB.com's Mandy Bell explains why they're such coveted players and what the signing process entails.

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Prepping for the Winter Meetings

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0000

Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings start on Monday and the MLB Pipeline Podcast crew gets you ready for all of the potential prospect-related activity. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start out by looking at teams who are most likely to trade prospects during this Hot Stove season and why. Then they move on on to looking at the Winter Meetings through Draft-colored glasses: first the Rule 5 Draft by picking out some intriguing possible selections, then the amateur Draft by discussing the Lottery and the upcoming Draft Top 100 list before finishing up with a 2025 Draft class-related Mailbag question.

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Roster Recaps

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:19:00 -0000

In the wake of teams deciding which prospects to add to 40-man rosters, the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast focuses on those moves. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff highlight the most surprising omissions (such as Guardians left-hander Ryan Webb) and the most intriguing additions (including relievers Luis Mey of the Reds and Jack Dreyer of the Dodgers). Then they discuss some of Sam Dykstra's reasons why every farm system should be thankful, talk about winter league standouts such as Mets infielder Luisangel Acuña and field a mailbag question about which players they're looking forward to seeing in person for the first time next year.

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Awards Season (Guest: Niko Kavadas)

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:11:00 -0000

On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff put a bow on season No. 32 of the Arizona Fall League by discussing all of the AFL's award winners, from MVP Josue Briceno (Tigers) to Pitcher of the Year Andrew Painter (Phillies). That list also included Offensive Player of the Year Niko Kavadas (Angels), who sat down with Jim in Arizona. From there, the guys take a look at MLB awards, with this year's Rookie of the Year winners leading to a discussion about the top candidates for 2025 ROY. They wrap up, as always, with a question from the Mailbag, this one about the two-way future of Royals first-rounder Jac Caglianone.

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The Fall Guys (Guest: Garrett Martin, Yankees)

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:52:20 -0000

We're in the Arizona Fall League homestretch and the MLB Pipeline Podcast crew has you covered. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down last weekend's AFL festivities, from the Home Run Derby to the Fall Stars Game, looking at top performers before hearing from one directly, with Jim sitting down with derby winner Garrett Martin. From there, the guys tackle the Three R's: Roki (Sasaki), Rookie of Year finalists and Rule 5 eligible players. They finishing things off with a mailbag question from pod fave Stevie D. about which unranked prospects in the AFL might land on a Top 30 list in 2025.

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Fall Stars On The Horizon (Guest: Justin Crawford)

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:31:57 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff celebrate this weekend's Fall Stars Game festivities on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They talk about which top prospects they're most excited about seeing play in Saturday's Arizona Fall League showcase and reveal which way they lean in the Final Two voting, which will add a prospect to each roster. Jim and Jonathan also draft teams from Friday's Home Run Derby field, with Jonathan grabbing Tigers slugger Josue Briceno with the No. 1 overall choice. In non-AFL matters, Jonathan interviews Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford, who's part of Team USA's roster for the upcoming Premier12 tournament, and the guys mull where Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki would land on the Top 100 Prospects list if he signs with an MLB club.

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From Fall Classic to Fall League (Guest: Termarr Johnson)

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:47:38 -0000

While the MLB Pipeline Podcast is dedicated to prospect talk, there's no denying that the World Series is the big thing in baseball right now, so that's where Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin this week's episode, talking about the Fall Classic. The rest of the episode is dedicated to the Arizona Fall League, from discussing the experimental check swing challenge to top performances from the likes of the Phillies' Andrew Painter and the Tigers' Josue Briceño. In his first day of AFL coverage, Jonathan also got to catch up with the ebullient Termarr Johnson of the Pirates before he leaves the Fall League to play for Team USA in the Premier 12 tournament. The pod finishes up, as always, with a question from the listener mailbag, this time about prospects who could see a position change in their future.

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Legends of the Fall (Guest: Tommy Troy)

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:36:29 -0000

On this week's Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into what prospects are up to this "offseason," starting with a look at standouts from Week 2 of the Arizona Fall League. One of those AFL participants, D-backs infielder Tommy Troy, sits down for a conversation with Sam Dykstra before the guys turn their sights on prospects who will suit up for Team USA in the Premier12 Tournament and in various Winter Leagues. The guys wrap things up with looking at the World Series through prospect lenses, answering a Mailbag question about who would win an all-prospects Series between the Yankees and Dodgers.

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Start Of The AFL Season (Guest: Zyhir Hope)

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:19:53 -0000

The Arizona Fall League began play last week, so that's where Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff turn their focus on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They discuss early top performers such as Marlins outfielder Kemp Alderman, Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson and Reds right-hander Connor Phillips; interview Dodgers outfielder Zyhir Hope, who hit the longest homer and made the best defensive play of the first week; and answer a listener mailbag question about Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter. They also break down the highest risers on the Top 100 Prospects after some end-of-season tweaks, most notably Red Sox infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell and Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker.

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The Arizona Fall League is here! (Guest: Xavier Isaac)

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:16:01 -0000

The 32nd season of the Arizona Fall League is underway and the MLB Pipeline Podcast crew is all over it. Jim Callis, who is out in the desert covering the opening week, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff get you ready for all of the AFL action by discussing the exciting addition of Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter to the Glendale squad and ranking all six Fall League rosters. Jim sat down with Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac before he made his AFL debut and then the guys discuss some of their favorite sleeper prospects to watch in Arizona before finishing up with a Mailbag question about the Cubs' Top 100 prospects.

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Awards and the postseason (Guest: Quinn Mathews)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:51:07 -0000

It might seem as if the prospect season is over, but it's far from it! Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff were buzzing with talk of award-winning prospects and those (present and former) playing in the MLB Postseason. This week's pod kicked off with a discussion of some of the recently-announced MiLB Awards winners, from Hitter of the Year Kristian Campbell of the Red Sox to Pitcher of the Year Quinn Mathews of the Cardinals, who joined Jonathan for a conversation about his extremely successful first season of pro ball. Then the guys took a closer look at rookies who could have a big impact in the playoffs and how each of the 12 postseason teams were built. And they wrap up with a Mailbag question about Padres 17-year-old phenom Leodalis De Vries.

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Rosters Of The Fall (Guest: Bryce Eldridge)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:53:23 -0000

With the Arizona Fall League set to begin play on Oct. 7, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff use the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast to discuss the many quality prospects headed to the developmental circuit. They focus on the 14 Top 100 Prospects set to attend, headlined by Royals first baseman Jac Caglianone and Padres catcher Ethan Salas, and identify a few sleepers before interviewing another Top 100 dude headed to the desert in Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge. The guys also discuss Jonathan's rankings of the top 20 high schoolers for the 2025 Draft (starting with Jackson Holliday's younger brother Ethan) and the Tigers' promotion of the game's top pitching prospect (Jackson Jobe), then answer a listener mailbag question about potential AFL MVPs.

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Finally, the final finalists

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:07:55 -0000

As the 2024 season reaches its conclusion, it seems a great time for Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff to look at the best prospect performances of the year, with a nod to the September 30 MiLB Awards show on MLB Network. They kicked things off by discussing the finalists for hitting and pitching prospects of the year. The guys then dug a bit deeper by breaking down candidates for breakout prospect of the year before looking much further ahead by peeking at the top 20 college players for the 2025 Draft before finishing with a Mailbag question about a 2024 college draftee, Rockies outfielder Charlie Condon.

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Dudes On The Move (Guest: Kristian Campbell)

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:40:12 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss several notable promotions on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, including No. 3 overall prospect Walker Jenkins (Twins) to Double-A and Jasson Dominguez and Kumar Rocker to the big leagues. The guys welcome Red Sox middle infielder/center fielder Kristian Campbell for an interview in which he breaks down the reasons behind his breakout season. Afterward, they chat about recent additions to the Top 100 Prospects list (Pirates righty Thomas Harrington, Braves lefty Cam Caminiti, Reds third baseman Cam Collier) before answering a listener mailbag question about Marlins outfielder/third baseman Jacob Berry.

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Crews-ing for prospects

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:29:45 -0000

The big news in prospect-land this week is the debut of Nationals' top prospect Dylan Crews, and Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo are all over his callup on this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, breaking down the 2023 No. 2 overall pick's game and first full season of pro ball. From there, Sam and Jonathan head to Montgomery, where the Biscuits have perhaps the most prospect-laden lineup in the Minors, something they discuss with Biscuits broadcaster Jack Sadighian. The Rays also top a list of farm systems ranked by infield prospect talent and the guys discuss that and other organizations on that list before debating the merits of adding Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker to the Top 100 and answering a question from the listener mailbag about the Rockies' Chase Dollander.

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Dog Days of Summer

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:09:06 -0000

It's late August, the week after launching all of MLB Pipeline's new rankings, but there was still plenty to talk about on this week's episode. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig some more into the new Top 100 list, examining new names on the list, including Red Sox second baseman/outfielder Kristian Campbell, Dodgers lefty Jackson Ferris and a pair of Nationals flame-throwers (one of whom isn't officially on the list . . . yet!). From there, the guys take a look at 2024 Draftees and how they've started their pro careers, focusing on guys with some upward mobility, like first-rounders Christian Moore (Angels) and Nick Kurtz (Athletics). While the Arizona Fall League doesn't start until early October, it's never too early to dream about rosters, with Jim and Jonathan providing a wish list of who they'd like to see this year before providing a "si" or "no" on if they think the top 30 prospects from the Top 100 will head to the AFL. The episode finishes, as always, with a mailbag question asking about two college bats from the Class of '24.

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Breaking Down The New Top 100

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:03:24 -0000

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff dive deep into MLB Pipeline's newly revamped Top 100 Prospects list, which is headlined by infielders Jackson Holliday (Orioles) and Junior Caminero (Rays). They discuss why this is the most hitter-heavy Top 100 ever and talk about players who made the biggest jumps from the preseason, including infielders Colt Emerson (Mariners) and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers). Afterward, they give a sneak preview of MLB Pipeline's soon-to-be-released farm system rankings before circling back to the Top 100 with a listener mailbag question.

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The New Top 100 Is Nearly Here (Guest: George Klassen)

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:53:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline will drop a fully updated Top 100 Prospects list next week, and Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo give a sneak preview without giving away any of the rankings on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by discussing the Top 100 process, chat about candidates for the No. 1 spot and how many 2024 draftees to expect on the new list. Jonathan interviews right-hander George Klassen, who significantly has boosted his stock in his pro debut and went to from the Phillies to the Angels in the recent Carlos Estévez trade. Then the guys name other players who have rocketed up prospect lists this summer before answering a listener mailbag question about promising Nationals pitching prospects.

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Deadline sandwich

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:53:19 -0000

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast comes to you right in between the Trade Deadline and the Draft signing deadline and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have you covered on both fronts. They kick things off by looking at the top prospects who changed teams and the sheer volume (90!) of prospects who changed hands. Then the guys broke down the biggest hauls by teams, highlighting the Marlins, Rays and Blue Jays. The trio pivoted from the Trade Deadline to the Draft signing deadline to talk about the remaining unsigned draftees, with four likely not to sign at the time of recording. The pod wrapped up with a question about the White Sox return in the Erick Fedde/Michael Kopech deal from the listener Mailbag.

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Deadlines and Rerank Approaching

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:45:22 -0000

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the upcoming Trade and Draft Signing deadlines and the midseason rerank. First, they rank the contenders that have the best combinations of desire to make a deal and the prospects to make it happen. Then they discuss some record-setting Draft signings and preview more to come. After that, the guys tease the upcoming overhaul of the Top 100 Prospects and organization Top 30 lists before answering a mailbag question about prospects who could make an impact in the postseason.

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Live from Arlington: Futures, Draft and more

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:51:00 -0000

After an action-packed week in Texas for All-Star festivities, the MLB Pipeline gang gathered together in person to wrap up all of the events. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff started off by breaking down the Draft, from surprises in the first round to the biggest steal in each round. From there, they reviewed the excitement of the 25th Futures Game and the first ever Futures Skills Showcase before answering an unprecedented five-part question in the Mailbag.

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Predictions Galore

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:03:54 -0000

The biggest prospect week of the year is upon us, highlighted by the All-Star Futures Game and the start of the Draft, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have you covered on the latest Pipeline Podcast. The guys offer prognostications on the Futures Game winner, final score and MVP before Jim and Jonathan make their annual picks for the Futures Game batting practice/unofficial home run derby. With the new Futures Skills Showcase this year, they draft participants in that as well, with Jonathan's No. 1 overall selection prompting Jim to nearly curse on air. After that, it's more predictions as they break down the percentage chances of various players getting selected by the Guardians with the No. 1 overall pick. Lastly, they dip into the listener mailbag for not one but two Draft-related questions.

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Futures Game, Draft and Moore (Christian)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:08:00 -0000

It's a very busy time in MLB Pipeline world these days and the Pipeline Podcast guys have it all for you. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start off this episode breaking down the freshly minted Futures Game rosters that include 36 Top 100 Prospects and discuss the newly-created Futures Skills Challenge that will take place right afterward. From there, they talk Draft, which is less than two weeks away, starting with a conversation with Tennessee star and lock first-rounder Christian Moore and then moving to a discussion about a poll of scouting directors Jonathan conducted to see whom they thought the Guardians will take No. 1 overall. The trio shift back to Minor League prospect talk to analyze the newest Market Corrections for the Top 100 list before answering a Mailbag question about which prospects the Pirates should or should not be willing to trade.

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A Topsy-Turvy Podcast (guest: Brody Brecht)

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:41:17 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff try to make sense out of chaos on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They sort out who the Guardians may select with the No. 1 overall pick, putting percentages on various candidates, and try to determine who should be anointed the top game's pitching prospect now that Paul Skenes has officially graduated to the big leagues. The guys also interview Iowa right-hander Brody Brecht (a likely first-round pick next month), sort through the college pitching class, review the College World Series and answer a Draft-related listener mailbag question.

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Live from the Combine! (with Carter Johnson)

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:26:15 -0000

The MLB Pipeline crew is on the road this week, with Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff all in Phoenix for the fourth annual MLB Draft Combine. They take a look at the event and standouts from the first day of on-field workouts before talking to the top high school player from Alabama, Carter Johnson, who participated in those workouts. Then for this week's mock draft, Jim and Jonathan took turns making picks based on the latest intel and what they think each team would do before answering a mailbag question from a very familiar source.

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Prospects heading to Omaha (plus top prepster Konnor Griffin)

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:43:48 -0000

With the College World Series about to begin, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff take a look at the top Draft prospects still playing in Omaha in this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. Staying Draft-focused, the guys shifted gears to preview next week's Draft Combine in Phoenix and dug into Jim's latest first round mock, which included some names moving up the board. Jim then talked to Konnor Griffin, the top-ranked high school player in the Draft, before conversation shifted to the Draft League and the arrival of Japanese teen sensation Rintaro Sasaki to play in it before heading to Stanford for college ball. As always, the pod wrapped up with a Mailbag question, this one about the biggest locks in the first round of the Draft.

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Prospects Head Toward Omaha, Draft

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:17:56 -0000

The College World Series and the Draft are on the horizon, and Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff discuss top prospects on tap for both events in the latest Pipeline Podcast. First, they talk about MLB Pipeline's recently released Draft Top 200 and what separates the best position players (Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana, Georgia outfielder/third baseman Charlie Condon) and the best pitchers (Wake Forest right-hander Chase Burns, Arkansas left-hander Hagen Smith). Then they break down the best prospects who advanced to NCAA Super Regional play, including Bazzana, Condon, Florida first baseman/left-hander Jac Caglianone and West Virginia shortstop JJ Wetherholt. After that, the guys discuss the new Futures Skills Showcase that will be part of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game in Texas and answer a Red Sox-related question from the listener mailbag.

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Evaluating NCAA Tournament Prospects

Tue, 28 May 2024 18:49:34 -0000

With the NCAA tournament set to begin this weekend, the latest Pipeline Podcast focuses on the top prospects vying for a College World Series championship. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss two dozen potential first-round picks who will compete in the 16 four-team regionals, as well as other prospects who could factor early in the Draft. Afterward, they consider who should be in the discussion for best pitching prospect in the Minors now that Paul Skenes has risen to Pittsburgh and answer a listener mailbag question about Twins outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguez.

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Best pure hitters in the Minors (Guest: Jacob Wilson)

Tue, 21 May 2024 18:12:24 -0000

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast is all about the bats. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off with a ranking of the top 10 pure hitters in the Minors right now, a list still topped by No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday. He's followed closely by this week's guest, A's top prospect Jacob Wilson, who talks with Jonathan along with his dad, former MLB All-Star Jack Wilson. The guys turn their attention to the Draft after that, diving into Jim's latest mock and looking at some names rising up boards, before finishing with a Mailbag question about each top Draft prospect's odds of being taken No. 1 by the Guardians.

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Market Corrections and a Bubba (Chandler) visit

Tue, 14 May 2024 19:45:55 -0000

MLB Pipeline has refreshed its Top 100 Prospects list for the first time this season, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff break down the changes on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday and Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes claim the top two spots, Nationals outfielder James Wood enters the top five, Mets righty Christian Scott makes a huge leap and Mariners outfielder Lazaro Montes is the highest-ranked newcomer. Jonathan interviews Bucs righty Bubba Chandler, who moved from No. 83 to No. 67, before the guys discuss Skenes' big league debut and then answer a pair of Draft-related questions from the listener mailbag.

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Holliday, Skenes And More

Tue, 07 May 2024 20:07:10 -0000

This week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast starts off at the very top of the Top 100. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the latest with No. 1 Jackson Holliday and his return to Triple-A and top pitching prospect (No. 3 overall) Paul Skenes and when the Pirates might call him up. From the peak of the Minors to the bottom, the guys switch gears and look at the top prospects in the complex leagues, which just got underway last weekend, highlighted by some of the top international signees from 2023 and this year who are making their U.S. debuts. Then they look at the top future closers in the Minors to date before answering multiple mailbag questions about Pirates rookie Jared Jones and the Marlins' return in the Luis Arraez trade.

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New Draft Top 150 and the list's highest risers

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:55:18 -0000

After releasing MLB Pipeline's updated and expanded Top 150 Draft Prospects list last week, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break it all down on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by talking about the players at the very top of the list, including new No. 1 Charlie Condon of Georgia, Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana and Florida first baseman/left-hander Jac Caglianone. After an interview with Arkansas left-hander Hagen Smith, the Draft's top pitching prospect, they identify the biggest risers and highest-ranked newcomers on the list and explain why they have helium. Then they wrap things up with a listener mailbag question about what the Guardians are thinking with the No. 1 overall pick.

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Justins, Skenes & The Draft

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:15:49 -0000

On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo discuss prospects past, present and future. Jonathan revisits a 2004 story he did on a college pitching duel between Justin Verlander and Justin Orenduff and relates how Verlander presented him with a Gold Pass last weekend to celebrate Jonathan's 25 years with MLB. Then Sam discusses his recent visit with Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes, baseball's best pitching prospect, before we hear Sam interview Skenes about his overpowering repertoire. After that, the guys preview the imminent release of the Draft Top 150 by discussing how many legitimate No. 1 overall pick candidates there are, identifying the best prospect at each position and answering a related question from the listener mailbag.

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Rookies, Prospects & The Draft

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:54:33 -0000

There's so much going on in every aspect baseball right now and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff tried to cram discussion of it all into the latest Pipeline Podcast. They started by talking about scorching-hot rookies (Michael Busch, Mason Miller) and Minor Leaguers off to fast starts (including Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido and Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander) as well as two big-name prospects just called up to the Majors (Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages, Rangers righty Jack Leiter). Then they switched gears to look at the Draft, interviewing Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery, to break down standouts at the recent National High School Invitational and to answer a listener mailbag question about which Draft prospects have boosted their stock the most this year.

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Cagli-Oh My!

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:21:20 -0000

The MLB Pipeline Podcast crew is back with another fantastic guest from the college hitter ranks. This week, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo welcome in Florida Gators two-way star Jac Caglianone. Jonathan and Jim also preview USA Baseball's National High School Invitational, with Jonathan at the National Training Complex to take in the big high school tournament. After all that Draft talk, the duo switch gears, discussing the top Minor League rosters across baseball this year, headlined by the Norfolk Tides, and how some other historically outstanding Minor League teams compare to the Orioles' current Triple-A squad. As usual, the pod wraps up with a question from the Mailbag.

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Exact Time Of Arrival

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:01:46 -0000

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff look at the slew of top prospects in Triple-A (Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday, Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes & Co.) and predict exactly when they will make it to the Majors this season. Then they interview Georgia slugger Charlie Condon, the potential No. 1 overall pick in July's Draft. After that, they discuss Ronel Blanco and the no-hitter no one saw coming and take a Draft question from the listener mailbag.

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It's Opening Week(s)!

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:45:25 -0000

Sure, the MLB season officially got underway in Seoul last week, but things really get going this week and next in MLB Pipeline world, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are here to tell you all about it. They kick things off by discussing some big prospects making Opening Day big league rosters, like Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford. There's a ton of talent starting in Triple-A, with that season beginning on Friday, and the trio look at the sheer volume of guys at the Minors' highest level, led by Jackson Holliday. Then the crew turns their sites to the Draft, welcoming in potential No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana from Oregon State (and Australia) to the pod before doing a top 10 draft chock full of college bats. They finish off, as always, with a question from the mailbag.

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Celebrating Spring Breakout

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:54:16 -0000

MLB staged its inaugural Spring Breakout event with 13 all-prospects showdowns over the weekend, and the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast reviews all the action. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk about all that transpired, from the much-anticipated Jackson Holliday vs. Paul Skenes matchup to standouts such as Spencer Jones and Brock Selvidge of the Yankees and Xavier Isaac of the Rays. Reds 2023 first-round pick Rhett Lowder joins Jim in an interview recorded prior to Spring Breakout before the guys discuss the prospects the White Sox received in the Dylan Cease trade, Jackson Merrill making the Padres' Opening Day roster as a center fielder and a Pirates-related question from the listener mailbag.

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Spring Breakout Week!

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:23:57 -0000

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast is brimming with buzz about the inaugural MLB Spring Breakout. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff can't contain their excitement about the debut of the prospect showcase this week and they break down everything from the top rosters to the best matchups. While in Arizona, Jonathan got to talk to top Mariners prospect Cole Young about Spring Training, the top hitters in the organization and, of course, his own excitement in playing in Seattle's Spring Breakout game. The trio breaks down the new farm system rankings after that and then finishes up with a Mailbag question about two young Angels prospects.

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It's Top 30 Time!

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:50:46 -0000

MLB Pipeline is releasing Top 30 Prospects lists for all 30 organizations this week, so Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff open the latest Pipeline Podcast by breaking down the rankings in a variety of ways. Jonathan Mayo checks in from his Cactus League adventure with an interview with Padres left-hander Robby Snelling before Jim talks about the highlights of his recent Grapefruit League travels. Jim and Jason then preview next week's Spring Breakout spectacular before answering a listener mailbag question about which Top 100 Prospect Jim and Jonathan disagree about most.

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Spring Breakout Buzz

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:17:33 -0000

On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are abuzz with excitement over the start of Spring Training games and jump right in to early prospect performances in Grapefruit and Cactus League games while also taking a sneak peek at the upcoming Spring Breakout. One player they all hope will be playing in it is Tigers top prospect Max Clark, and he joined the pod to talk about his first Spring Training and who he wants to play with and against in a Spring Breakout game. From there, Jim and Jonathan draft power-hitting prospects to see which squad can hit the most long balls in 2024 and then answer a question from the Mailbag about a high schooler who could make a run at No. 1 overall pick.

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Spring Has Sprung

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:22:01 -0000

Spring Training is officially underway, the college baseball season also has begun and Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo couldn't be more excited on the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast. They begin by discussing prospects fighting for jobs in big league camp, including Jackson Holliday (Orioles), Wyatt Langford (Rangers) and Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs). Then they're joined by another, as Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar talks about a big league debut that took him all the way to the World Series. Afterward, the guys break down how top Draft prospects fared in the first weekend of the NCAA Division I season and answer a related question from the listener mailbag.

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Back to School Day

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:19:13 -0000

On this episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff go back to campus to preview the start of the 2024 college baseball season, especially important because so much of the top of the Draft class are college hitters. No. 1 Wake Forest's star-studded roster is discussed and they look ahead to the Desert Invitational, which Jim will be broadcasting. He also welcomed in one of Wake's best hitters, Seaver King, a potential top 10 pick, for a conversation about the start of his Draft year. The guys then discuss the story on predicting who will be the No. 1 prospect in each organization in 2026 before finishing up with a question from the mailbag about one of those prospects, Marlins right-hander Noble Meyer

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Way to go, Joe!

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:32:26 -0000

Newly elected Hall of Famer Joe Mauer was the first-ever No. 1 prospect when MLB.com started rankings back in 2004. On this week's edition of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff take a look at Mauer and the other 'greatest hits' from 20 years of rankings, while also looking at guys who were top prospects who didn't quite live up to billing. The guys are then joined by former long-time Twins general manager Terry Ryan for a look back at how Minnesota decided to draft Mauer No. 1 overall in 2001. Then talk turns to the others in this year's Cooperstown class, Todd Helton and Adrian Beltre, before the trio discusses recent trades involving Top 100 prospects Joey Ortiz and Gabriel Gonzalez and finishes up with a question from the Mailbag.

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What Gives With The New Top 100?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:38:19 -0000

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the Top 100 Prospects list that MLB Pipeline unveiled last Friday. They discuss why Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday was a relatively easy choice for the No. 1 spot and the immediate impact of what could be a historic 2023 Draft class. Other topics included players who made huge jumps, picks to do the same this season and which teams had the most representation on the list. Then the guys answered 10 questions from listeners about prospects who did and didn't make the Top 100.

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Gearing up for the Top 100

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0000

It's a special time of year as we near the release of a new Top 100 prospects list, and this week's episode helps get everyone ready. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff take a closer look at a quartet of Top 10 by Position lists (C, 1B, 2B, 3B), with Jim and Jonathan picking the player on each list who most intrigues them, as well as a sleeper pick from outside the top 10. Then Jim and Jonathan put their draft hats on to select a 10-man squad using only players on the Top 10 by Position lists before finishing up with a question from the Mailbag.

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IHOP (International House of Prospects)

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:49:38 -0000

To celebrate the opening of the 2024 international signing period, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff welcome in international prospect guru Jesse Sanchez to this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast to break down the top players and all the signings. It's also the start of prospect ranking season, so the guys take a closer look at the first two Top 10 position lists, the right-handed and left-handed pitchers, before answering a Mailbag question about righty pitching prospects.

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Survey Says...

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:11:31 -0000

In the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dive into MLB Pipeline's annual Executive Poll. They discuss industry insider opinions on a wide variety of subjects from 2024 Rookie of the Year predictions, the best hitting and pitching prospects in the game, top prospect tools, which organizations do the best job of developing prospects and much, much more. The guys also break down prospects with breakout potential in the upcoming season and answer a listener mailbag question about No. 1-rated international prospect Leo De Vries.

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Looking Ahead, Looking Back

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:44:31 -0000

On the newest addition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff divided their attention between the year to come and the year just completed. First, they try to project when some of the most anticipated 2024 big league debuts will occur, including those of Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday, Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio and Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Then they break down six farm systems that improved most in 2023, highlighted by the Brewers and Cubs, before fielding a listener mailbag question about the most impressive pro debuts from members of the 2023 international class.

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Predictions: Looking back at 2023 and ahead to '24

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:57:44 -0000

In this special year-end episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff take a look back at the predictions that were made for 2023, highlighted by correctly picking both Rookies of the Year. Jim and Jonathan also looked ahead to '24 to make a new set of predictions, from top rookies to who will be the Pipeline Hitting and Pitching prospects of the Year in the new season.

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Draft Top 100 + an interview with the No. 1 prospect

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:03:00 -0000

In the penultimate MLB Pipeline Podcast of 2023, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff bring a lot of 2024 Draft talk your way. The guys break down the newly minted Top 100 Draft Prospects list, which has an historic number of college hitters at the top, and are joined by the No. 1 player on the list, West Virginia infielder JJ Wetherholt. Then they turn their sights to MLB's exciting new Spring Breakout event, where the best prospects from each organization will square off against each other during Spring Training, before finishing up with a question from the mailbag.

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Tools and the Trades

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:11:55 -0000

On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff give a sneak peek at the soon-to-be released 2024 Draft Top 100 list by breaking down each of the top tools from the list, from hit and power to fastball and control. The guys then take a look at the big Juan Soto trade as well as the deal the Dodgers made to clear 40-man space for Shohei Ohtani, with both deals involving the Yankees. From there, they turned their sights to last week's Rule 5 Draft, with Jim and Jonathan each making a "pick to stick" before finishing up with a question from the mailbag.

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Lottery Pays Off For Ohio

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:50:59 -0000

The latest Pipeline Podcast comes on the heels of the second annual Draft Lottery, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the results. In a stunning turn of events, the Guardians moved up from the No. 9 pick to No. 1 and the Reds jumped from No. 13 to No. 2. Jonathan sat down with Paul Gillispie, Cleveland's vice president of scouting, to discuss the ramifications of the first No. 1 overall choice in franchise history. There's also talk about the game's top two prospects (Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday, Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio) making news, a pair of trades that have happened at the Winter Meetings and a listener mailbag question about how the top three picks in the 2024 Draft could play out.

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Prepping for the Winter Meetings

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:13:41 -0000

The baseball world will descend on Nashville next week for the Winter Meetings and the MLB Pipeline Podcast gets you ready. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick off this Winter Meetings-focused episode by talking about the second Draft Lottery and how it will impact the 2024 Draft order. From there, they start previewing the Rule 5 Draft before welcoming in Cubs national crosschecker Marti Wolever, one of this year's Scouts of the Year who will be honored in Nashville. After that conversation, the trio look at teams with the prospect depth to pull off a big trade next week before answering a question in the Mailbag.

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Talking Rule 5 turkey with a side of Fall League

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:18:09 -0000

On this Thanksgiving episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dish on all the 40-man roster/Rule 5 decisions made by teams, from the Top 100 prospects added to interesting decisions made by teams to protect or not to protect players. From there, the trio head back to the Arizona Fall League one last time, looking at players who faced Rule 5 decisions in the league to the ranking of the Top 25 prospects in the circuit. For dessert, the guys look at Jim's much-reviled long-term rookie rankings and answer a question from the mailbag.

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That's a wrap on the Fall League

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:12:00 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff put a bow on another Arizona Fall League season on this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, but not before breaking down the 2023 Rookies of the Year, Gunnar Henderson and Corbin Carroll, and drafting potential 2024 ROY candidates. AFL Offensive Player of the Year James Triantos (Cubs) sat down with Jim in Arizona and then conversation turned to the championship game and all of the award winners, including MVP Jakob Marsee (Padres) and Pitcher of the Year Ricky Tiedemann (Blue Jays). They finished up, as always, with a question from the mailbag -- this one about Rockies flame-thrower Jaden Hill.

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Fall Stars Shine

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:11:08 -0000

On the latest edition of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo focus on the Arizona Fall League and its Fall Stars Game festivities from the past weekend. They discuss several standouts from the AFL's all-star game, including Top 100 Prospects Colson Montgomery (White Sox) and Kyle Manzardo (Guardians) and 2022 first-round pick Eric Brown (Brewers). Jonathan interviews Mariners catcher Harry Ford, who didn't participate in the Fall Stars Game but is one of the top prospects in the developmental circuit. After that, Jim and Jonathan credit the AFL for putting on a good show at its Home Run Derby, which was won by Twins outfielder Kala'i Rosario, before taking a question about Montgomery's ETA from the listener mailbag.

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Previewing Fall Stars Game, 2024 Draft

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:28:30 -0000

The latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast features Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discussing the upcoming Fall Stars Game and looking ahead to the 2024 Draft. First, they talk some Arizona Fall League and players they hope to see in Sunday's all-star prospect showcase, including Top 100 Prospects Jace Jung (Tigers) and Kyle Manzardo (Guardians) as well as catcher Dominic Keegan (Rays) and outfielder Victor Scott (Cardinals). Then Jonathan sits down for an interview with shortstop Colson Montgomery (White Sox), another likely FSG participant. After that, it's on to the 2024 Draft as Jim and Jonathan discuss their top 20 college and high school prospects lists before participating in a 10-player draft and answering a related question from the listener mailbag.

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Power Ranger

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:52:55 -0000

The World Series is upon us and we're halfway through the Arizona Fall League and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into all of it in this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. The guys start out by unpacking the latest postseason news, from Adolis García's unusual path to the big stage to rookie Brandon Pfaadt getting the ball in Game 7 of the NLCS for the D-backs. Sam Dykstra's conversation with Rockies prospect Benny Montgomery helps shift the discussion to the AFL, with the guys talking about who should get midseason awards. They finish up by answering a question from the Mailbag about Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer.

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The Joys of Fall

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:00:24 -0000

If it's October, then the Pipeline Podcast must be discussing the postseason and the Arizona Fall League. Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo do just that, starting off by riffing on the Championship Series before discussing some early AFL standouts. Sam Dykstra contributes an interview with Fall Leaguer Eric Brown, the Brewers' 2022 first-round pick. Then Jim and Jonathan discuss how the Rangers landed Evan Carter when not many teams were on him in the 2020 Draft, break down some organization hitters and pitchers of the year and dive into the mailbag for a two-part question about the Orioles' future.

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Loving October baseball

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:45:51 -0000

The leaves may be changing and thoughts of pumpkins are in the air, but there's still plenty of great baseball to talk about on the MLB Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start by breaking down the opening week of the Arizona Fall League, focusing on top performers like Padres outfielder Jakob Marsee and Blue Jays lefty Ricky Tiedemann. Jim sits down with Guardians Top 100 prospect Kyle Manzardo, who is also in the AFL, and then the trio takes time to admire the work of several rookies in the MLB postseason before answering a Fall League-related question about Rockies prospect Sterlin Thompson in the Mailbag.

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Awards & AFL

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:33:30 -0000

With the Minor League season ending and the MLB postseason and the Arizona Fall League beginning, there's a lot for Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff to unpack in the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They start by recapping the first-ever MiLB Awards show, including Hitting Prospect of the Year Jackson Holliday (Orioles) and Pitching Prospect of the Year Drew Thorpe (Yankees). Then they dive into the AFL with an interview with Tigers second baseman Jace Jung and a discussion of Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe's dominant first start. After that, they break down how the MLB playoff teams were built, talk about some rookies who have a chance to make an impact in October and answer a question from the listener mailbag.

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And the winners might be....

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:24:09 -0000

We're less than a week away from the first MiLB Awards Show, and Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff continue taking a look at the nominees on this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. After discussing the Pitching Prospect of the Year finalists last week, it's time to examine some bats and the Hitting Prospects of the Year finalists: Michael Busch, Junior Caminero and Jackson Holliday. The trio also breaks down the Breakout Prospect of the Year and MiLB Debut of the Year Award contenders. From there, the pod turns its sights to the Arizona Fall League, which begins on Monday, and the remaining matchups in the Minor League playoffs before answering a mailbag question about the best relief pitching prospects in the game.

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Men of Steal

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:12:00 -0000

This week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast has plenty of speed. That's because Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are joined by the Cardinals' Victor Scott II and the Rays' Chandler Simpson, who stole a combined 189 bags in 2023. The Pipeline trio also takes a look at the finalists for Pitching Prospect of the Year, discusses some intriguing promotions to Triple-A to close out the Minor League season, analyzes the most recent Rookie Power Rankings and answers a mailbag question about the top two on those rankings, Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson.

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Never-Ending Callups

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:52:23 -0000

Big league teams keep promoting big-time prospects, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the trend in the latest Pipeline Podcast. Elite prospects Jordan Lawlar (Diamondbacks), Evan Carter (Rangers) and Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs) have been promoted in the last few days, and the guys tell you what to expect and surmise why this seems to be happening more than ever. Then they talk to Twins outfielder Walker Jenkins, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, and about the latest addition to the Top 100 list (Yankees right-hander Drew Thorpe), as well as the upcoming Minor League Awards Show before answering a mailbag question about 2024 rookies.

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Where does Holliday's season rank?

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:42:56 -0000

On the heels of Jackson Holliday's third promotion of the season (this one to Triple-A), Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff consider just how special the No. 1 prospect's first full season has been, comparing it to the best full-season debuts and age-19 seasons in recent memory. The trio then discusses the big league callups of Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez, Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio and Reds right-hander Connor Phillips before breaking down the most recent additions to the Top 100 Prospects list: Cubs shortstop Matt Shaw, D-backs shortstop Tommy Troy and Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel. And as usual, the crew wraps up the episode by answering a question from the Mailbag.

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Welcome to the show... now and later?

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:28:16 -0000

On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into the slew of top prospects making their big league debuts lately, with some (Kyle Harrison, Noelvi Marte and Ceddanne Rafaela) potentially impacting playoff races. The trio then looks into their collective crystal ball to predict the likelihood of other Top 100 prospects getting the call to help their teams' postseason hunt. The guys then break down the newest additions to the Top 100 list before answering a pair of questions about Padres catching phenom Ethan Salas

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Talking with the 2023 Draft Class

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:19:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline hosts Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis, & guest-contributor Sam Dykstra drop-in for three in-depth interviews with college hitters from the 2023 Draft Class. Jim sits down with the Rangers 4th overall pick, Wyatt Langford. Jonathan chats with Nolan Schanuel, 11th overall pick for the Angels, and Sam talks with outfielder Chase Davis, first-rounder for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Top 100, farm system rankings and more!

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:18:57 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig deep into the newly released rankings on this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, starting with the top of the Top 100 list, looking at how the 2023 draftees fit in, just how unprecedented the top of the rankings is and where No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday fits in historically among all No. 1 prospects from rankings past. Jonathan sat down with Twins prospect Brooks Lee during a visit to St. Paul to talk about his climb from 2022 first-round pick to the top of the system. Speaking of farm systems, the trio then looks at the new ranking of all 30 of them, with the Orioles staying in the top spot for a fifth straight time, before wrapping up with a question from the Mailbag.

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The Lists Are Coming!

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:51:42 -0000

MLB Pipeline's updated Top 100 Prospects list and organization Top 30s will be unveiled later this week, so Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff preview them in the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They start by discussing prospects who are soaring up the Top 100, including Padres catcher Ethan Salas and a trio of Brewers, and delve into some of the more interesting feedback they've gotten from baseball insiders. They also highlight players who are making moves up team Top 30 lists, such as 2022 Draft mid-round right-handers Chase Hampton (Yankees) and Cory Lewis (Twins), before answering a listener mailbag question about callups who could helps their clubs make the playoffs.

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It's all about the Trade Deadline

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 03:04:49 -0000

After a frenzied Trade Deadline, but Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have you covered on all the moves from a prospect perspective on this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. They discussed the four members of the Top 100 Prospects list who were traded (to the Mets, Guardians and White Sox), along with some other prospects who made big jumps up the rankings with their new organizations. The trio also highlighted some sleepers who were dealt and looked at which teams fared the best in the prospect acquisition game before finishing up with a question from the Mailbag.

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Meeting the Deadlines

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:08:32 -0000

The MLB Pipeline crew is on high alert with both the Draft signing and Trade Deadlines coming within a week of each other. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have you covered on both fronts on this week's episode, first breaking down which teams in playoff contention have the prospects to make a big splash on the trade market, and how likely they are to do so. The trio turns to the Draft signing deadline after that, focusing on the bonus records set in this year's class. Shifting gears, the guys dig into how new Hall of Famers Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff were scouted and signed ... and traded before finishing up, as always, with a question from the listener mailbag.

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Draft: '23 signings, '22 performers, '24 top prospects

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:22:00 -0000

A week after the Draft ended, it still dominates discussion on the Pipeline Podcast with Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff. They break down notable deals from the first week of signings, look at the best performers from the 2022 Draft and look forward to the top prospects in next year's crop. They also discuss the recent wave of Top 100 Prospects called to the Majors, led by Tyler Soderstrom (Athletics) and Endy Rodriguez (Pirates), and the two latest additions to the list, Roman Anthony (Red Sox) and Kevin Alcantara (Cubs), before fielding a fun question from the listener mailbag.

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Draft & Futures Game Analysis

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:33:02 -0000

Straight from a Seattle Seahawks copy room at Lumen Field, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff wrap up the most chaotic week of the year by recapping the just concluded Draft and Futures Game. They break down what happened at the very top of the Draft, where LSU's Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews made history by going 1-2, and then delve into the rest of the first round before highlighting some of the teams they think did best as well as one pick in each of the top 10 rounds that they view as being the best value. Next, they recap the Futures Game, including the eye-popping performance by Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, and the High School All-American Game and Home Run Derby, both of which saw 2024 Draft prospect PJ Morlando take top honors. And lastly, they answer a question about where the top pitchers in this year's Draft class will slot into the Top 100 Prospects list.

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The Draft And Futures Game Are Almost Here!

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:34:23 -0000

Two of the biggest events on the MLB Pipeline calendar are fast approaching, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have them covered on the latest Pipeline Podcast. First, the guys unveil the Number One Pick Odds Super Computer to calculate exact odds (and projected signing bonuses) for five players the Pirates could take with the top choice. One of those prospects, Indiana high school outfielder Max Clark, joins Jonathan for an interview before the crew breaks down the best individual tools in the Draft. Then it's time for our annual Futures Game home run derby draft as Jonathan and Jim pick the players they think will put on the best shows in batting practice before Jason tries to usurp them both with a squad of sluggers they passed over. As always, the podcast concludes with a listener mailbag question . . . which unsurprisingly relates to the Draft.

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There's No Wrong Answer

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:18:06 -0000

In reviewing changes to the top of both the Draft Top 250 and the pro Top 100 on this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff agree that "there's no wrong answer" when debating whether Paul Skenes or Dylan Crews belongs atop the Draft list and when discussing Jackson Holliday or Elly De La Cruz at No. 1 of the Top 100. The crew also breaks down the end of the College World Series and the Draft Combine before Jim talks to Kent State lefty Joe Whitman about his Combine experience. The trio also somehow finds time to talk about the Futures Game rosters before answering a question from the mailbag.

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It's Combine Time

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:59:32 -0000

Jim Callis & Jason Ratliff are in Phoenix for the Draft Combine, which occupies most of their thoughts in the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They discuss how the event has evolved in its three years of existence and spotlight some of the standouts from the past, including Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, who stops by for an interview. They focus on some players who could make an impression at this year's event, such as Vanderbilt left-hander Hunter Owen, Phoenix high school outfielder Duce Robinson and Minnesota righty George Klassen. After some College World Series talk and some musings about why Louisiana State righty Paul Skenes should be the No. 1 overall pick, they dip into the mailbag for a Draft question.

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A Schoch-ingly Good Episode

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:03:55 -0000

On this week’s MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo, and Jason Ratliff kick things off by looking at the upcoming College World Series and the elite-level draft talent still playing in it. They get a big assist in talking about the fantastic event in Omaha from Stephen Schoch, aka Big Donkey, former Virginia reliever and current co-host of The Schoch Factor podcast. The guys shift gears to the pro scene by discussing the newest addition to the Top 100, Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, and looking at the most recent Prospect Team of the Week before returning to the college game and answering a Mailbag question about Quinn Mathews throwing 156 pitches for Stanford.

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Booking a De La Cruz/Crews

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:28:19 -0000

Recording minutes before the Reds officially called up phenom Elly Da La Cruz, the MLB Pipeline Podcast gang -- Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff -- were prescient in spending a considerable amount of time in this week's episode talking about the No. 4 overall prospect in the game, including answering a mailbag question that asked the group to compare De La Cruz to the top position players in this year's Draft class. That helped the trio come full circle as they began the pod looking at the top Draft prospects still playing in the NCAA postseason, including No. 1 prospect outfielder Dylan Crews, his LSU teammate, right-hander Paul Skenes, and Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford, the top three players on MLB Pipeline's Top 200 Draft prospects list.

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The Draft Top 200, plus Royce Lewis

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:00:08 -0000

On the heels of releasing the new Top 200 Draft prospects list, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the rankings on the latest episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. They start by discussing the executive poll that kept Dylan Crews in the top spot followed closely by his LSU teammate Paul Skenes before discussing some of the biggest leapers up the list. After all the Draft talk, former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis joins the podcast to discuss his return from his second knee injury and to the big leagues. Then the trio discusses the Orioles' Coby Mayo hitting the Top 100 for the first time and Ben Joyce's big league debut with the Angels before looking at the Prospect Team of the Week, highlighted by Mariners first baseman Tyler Locklear and Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan. And as always, they finish up with a question from the mailbag.

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Top Of The Draft

Tue, 23 May 2023 21:33:36 -0000

As MLB Pipeline prepares to update and expand its Draft list to 200, the latest Pipeline Podcast kicks off with a discussion about the very top of those rankings. Should right-hander Paul Skenes move ahead of Louisiana State teammate/outfielder Dylan Crews for the No. 1 spot, and is Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford making a move on Crews as well? Other topics of discussion included new Top 100 Prospects Austin Wells (Yankees) and Jeferson Quero (Brewers), Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller's big league debut, bargain prospect finds, Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday's never-ending hot streak and a listener question about how much injuries factor into prospect evaluation.

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Market Corrections: Updated Top 100 list

Tue, 16 May 2023 17:43:47 -0000

Following the recent update of the Top 100 Prospects list, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into the changes, looking at the top 15 prospects, the players who made the biggest jumps and falls and the new additions. They then discuss two recent big league callups: Marlins right-hander Eury Perez and Reds infielder Matt McLain. Jim and Jonathan highlight two players from the newest edition of the Prospect Team of the Week (Baltimore's Colton Cowser and Cleveland's Parker Messick) before discussing some of the latest Draft buzz. And they wrap up, as always, by answering a question from the mailbag.

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It's Draft Season!

Tue, 09 May 2023 18:03:30 -0000

Our Pipeline Podcast crew is fully immersed in the Draft these days, so that's the main focus of this edition. Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo begin with a detailed discussion of Pipeline's first full mock draft for 2023, with Louisiana State stars Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes standing out the most among a clear top five group of talents. Then they take a look back at the 2013 Draft and how it might play out a decade later, starting with clear retro No. 1 overall pick Aaron Judge. After that, they discuss how Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker and Reds shortstop Matt McLain are sending their stock surging with hot starts and answer a listener mailbag question about high school position players who may be flying a little under the radar.

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Marcelo Mayer & The 2021 Draft

Thu, 04 May 2023 15:29:43 -0000

The 2021 Draft is the unifying theme of the latest Pipeline Podcast, highlighted by Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff interviewing Marcelo Mayer, who went No. 4 overall to the Red Sox two years ago. The guys take a look at how the shortstop-heavy 2021 class has played out so far, including prospects who have seen their stock change the most for better or worse. They also discuss a recent wave of Top 100 Prospect callups (among them: 2021 draftees Tanner Bibee and Bryce Miller) as well as the latest Rookie Power Rankings and Prospect Team of the Week before dipping into the listener mailbag.

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Draft Fever Is In The Air

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:10:50 -0000

On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are clearly starting to catch some Draft fever, previewing the soon-to-be released Draft Top 150 prospects list. After discussing the biggest risers and fallers, Jim and Jonathan compare and contrast their personal top 10 lists. The trio turns its sights to the Minor Leagues to talk about some standouts on the Prospect Team of the Week before going back to the Draft to answer a question from the mailbag.

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Quick to the bigs

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:11:30 -0000

In this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff celebrate Zach Neto's rapid ascent to the Angels' big league lineup and talk about his future and how he fits in with other quick-to-the-Majors draftees in years past. From there, it's back to the Minors as the trio highlights some members of the first Prospect Team of the Week, including Neto and the Mets' Brett Baty, who was also promoted to the big leagues, before welcoming in five new members of the Top 100 list. The guys turn their attention to the Draft and the top of boards to preview the new Top 150 rankings coming next week before answering some listener mailbag queries about the Rangers' Evan Carter.

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Who's Next?

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:29:37 -0000

With the Minor League season in full swing, Jim Callis & Jonathan Mayo use the latest Pipeline Podcast to speculate on which prospects will be the next to get summoned to the big leagues -- and who might be the next to rank No. 1 on the Top 100 list. They agree that Mets third baseman Brett Baty and A's first baseman Tyler Soderstrom among those deserving of a call. With current No. 1 prospect Francisco Álvarez in New York and several other phenom set to graduate soon, Jim & Jonathan ponder the merits of Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio and several shortstops -- including the Orioles' Jackson Holliday, who joins the podcast -- as potential new No. 1 prospects. The guys also discuss the most recent additions to the Top 100 and answer a listener question about early-season standouts

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Top Prospects Make Strong Debuts

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:18:21 -0000

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start by discussing how two of baseball's best prospects, Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker and Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, fared in their initial taste of the big leagues. After breaking down some Triple-A standouts, including Mets third baseman Brett Baty, they delve into standouts from the recent National High School Invitational, and Jonathan interviews the biggest of them all, Oregon prep right-hander Noble Meyer. Then they recap the duel between the two best pitching prospects in this year's Draft, Louisiana State's Paul Skenes and Tennessee's Chase Dollander, and ponder who might go No. 1 overall. Wrapping things up: a listener mailbag question about Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

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It's Opening Week!

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:46:22 -0000

With MLB's Opening Day on March 30, Triple-A Opening Day on March 31 and the rest of the Minor League schedule getting underway on April 6, there was a lot of excitement for this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff took a look at top prospects set to make their big league debuts on Opening Day, led by two of the top five: the Cardinals' Jordan Walker and the Yankees' Anthony Volpe. Jim chatted with Rangers' No. 2 prospect Evan Carter and then the guys broke down the recently released farm system rankings before finishing things off with a listener mailbag question.

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Spring Standouts & Speedsters

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:47:58 -0000

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss a plethora of prospects who have stood out in big league camps, including outfielders Jasson Dominguez (Yankees) and Zac Veen (Rockies) and right-handers Brandon Pfaadt (Diamondbacks) and Gavin Stone (Dodgers). Righty Cade Horton, the No. 7 overall pick in last year's Draft, joins Jim for an interview at Cubs camp in Arizona. The guys also chat about some of the fastest phenoms in the game, including Top 100 Prospects Corbin Carroll (Diamondbacks) and Elly de la Cruz (Reds), and answer a listener mailbag question about which rookie infielders will be the most productive in 2023.

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ST, WBC, FB and Bibee

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:24:50 -0000

With many top prospects vying for Opening Day roster spots, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff look at some players who have either helped or hurt their chances with their Spring Training showings. They also discuss several young players who have impressed in the World Baseball Classic, including 21-year-old Nicaraguan pitcher Duque Hebbert, who was offered a Minor League contract on the spot after striking out three Dominican superstars. Guardians pitching prospect Tanner Bibee joins the show, and the guys highlight some of the best fastballs in the Minors before answering a mailbag question about Cardinals No. 1 prospect Jordan Walker.

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Spring Has Sprung

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:09:16 -0000

With Spring Training cranking full speed, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick off this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast by drafting lineups based on prospects who will be on big league rosters, including Rookie of the Year favorites like Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson. Jonathan talks with Angels 2022 first-round pick Zach Neto during his stop in their camp in Tempe, then the guys pick the top farm systems in the Central and West divisions now that all of the Top 30 lists are out before turning their sights to the best prospects heading to the World Baseball Classic. They finish up, as usual, with a question from the mailbag, this one about Yankees phenom Anthony Volpe.

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The Worst Episode Ever

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:12:00 -0000

In an episode that Jim Callis dubs the worst in MLB Pipeline Podcast history, he, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the first of the 2023 organizational Top 30 Prospects lists. Against Jim's will, they do an impromptu -- and guaranteed-to-be-terrible -- ranking of the AL East and NL East farm systems, with the Orioles the clear No. 1 and the Nationals cited as the most improved. Jonathan has an interview with D-backs outfielder Druw Jones, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 Draft and the son of five-time All-Star Andruw Jones, that even Jim would have to admit is far from awful. And the guys mull which prospects qualify as both the best hitter and the best power hitter in their systems before tackling a listener mailbag question about which Top 100 Prospects Jim and Jonathan disagree about most. Terrible.

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College Season Gets Underway

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:42:00 -0000

The latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast with Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff centers around the start of the college season. They recap top prospects who performed well at MLB's Desert Invitational in Arizona, including Tennessee right-hander Chase Dollander and Grand Canyon shortstop Jacob Wilson, and other stars who got off to strong starts, such as LSU righty Paul Skenes. The top pitching prospect in this year's Draft, Dollander also sat down for an interview with Jim the day after pitching the Volunteers' opener. The guys then discuss prospects competing for jobs in Spring Training and answer a mailbag question about the top five Rookie of the Year candidates in each league.

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Back To School

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:05:56 -0000

The 2023 college baseball season starts this weekend and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are all about it on this episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. The trio previews the start of the season by looking at Major League Baseball's Desert Invitational, which is stacked with Top 100 Draft prospects, and by welcoming LSU ace Paul Skenes to the pod. From there, talk turns to the pro game with a discussion of who will be their organization's top prospects in 2025 before going back to the college game to answer a Mailbag question about Dylan Crews and Wyatt Langford.

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Nearly Top 100

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:07:53 -0000

In this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into 10 of the best prospects who just missed the Top 100. Jonathan tals with Rockies pitching prospect Riley Pint and his decision to leave baseball before coming back. The guys review 2021 predictions about who would be the top prospects for each team in 2023 and how prescient (or not) we were and also discussed the Draft Combine, which will take place at Chase Field in June. They remembered longtime Twins scouting executive Mike Radcliff, who lost his battle with cancer last week, before wrapping up with a question from the Mailbag.

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The Top 100 is here! The Top 100 is here!

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:55:26 -0000

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast is all about celebrating the release of our new Top 100 prospects list. Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk all things Top 100, breaking down the list in a number of ways, most notably with a draft of Top 100 players, with Sam, Jonathan, Jason and Jim Callis all picking players from the list at each position, based on long-term value. Jim talked with Astros right-hander Hunter Brown, a Top 100 prospect with a World Series ring! And the gang finished up, as always, with a couple of questions from the Mailbag about, you guessed it, the Top 100 list.

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Building Up To The Top 100

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:41:19 -0000

With just a couple of days until the new Top 100 prospects list is unveiled, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff build more excitement for that list by continuing their breakdown of the Top 10 by position lists. This week, they look closely at all the position player lists: catcher, first, second, third base, shortstop and the outfield. They also interview the No. 1 prospect in the international class, Ethan Salas, who recently signed with the Padres, while finishing, as always, with a question from the mailbag.

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List Season Has Begun!

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:13:04 -0000

MLB Pipeline's prospect lists are starting to arrive, so Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick off the latest Pipeline Podcast by breaking down the 10 best lefty and righty pitching prospects in the game. Jonathan discusses the time he spent at MLB's Dream Series and interviews former big league reliever LaTroy Hawkins, one of MLB's instructors at the event. The guys also recap where the top international prospects signed and answered a listener mailbag question about which righty will headline next year's Top 10.

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International Intrigue, Survey Says & More

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:01:38 -0000

The latest Pipeline Podcast is jam-packed with plenty of prospect talk from Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff. First, they bring on international expert Jesse Sanchez to discuss this year's class of amateur talent that can begin signing with teams starting on Sunday. Then they delve into Jonathan's survey of club executives on a wide array of prospect-related topics, from Rookie of the Year picks (Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson) to top pitching prospect (Andrew Painter). After that, they break down MLB Pipeline's All-Defense team of the top glovemen in the Minors and tackle a listener mailbag question.

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Predictions for 2023

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:52:05 -0000

In the first MLB Pipeline Podcast of the new year, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff look into their crystal balls to make predictions for the 2023 season. The prognosticators make their picks on everything from Rookies of the Year to Pipeline Hitter and Pitcher of the Year to which team will have the top farm system at the end of '23. Who will be the No. 1 prospect in baseball at the end of the year? Which prospect will make the biggest rise up the Top 100? Who will be this year's Jackson Chourio? Tune in to find out!

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Best Draft prospects of the decade, plus Max Clark

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:37:54 -0000

In the final MLB Pipeline Podcast episode of the year, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff stay focused on the Draft -- past, present and future. First they pick a Draft Team of the Decade, looking at the top player at each position based on their stock as Draft prospects, as well as which draftees from those classes have performed best in the big leagues, and projecting who might surpass them in the future. Then Max Clark, the top high school player in the 2023 Draft class, joins the pod before the pair hits the mailbag for a question about Jake and Zack Gelof.

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The Top 100 Draft Prospects list is out!

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Who are the top players in the 2023 Draft class? Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into the new Top 100 list on this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. They discuss the class as a whole (a 55 on the 20-80 scouting scale), the top 10 players on the list, a couple of two-way prospects and two intriguing names from the bottom half of the list. Then they break down the big three-team, nine-player trade that sent Sean Murphy to Atlanta, William Contreras to Milwaukee and a bevy of prospects to Oakland. And finally, as always, they wrap up by answering a question from the mailbag.

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That's a wrap on the Winter Meetings

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:46:04 -0000

With the Winter Meetings in San Diego coming to a close, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff recap all of the news that was in this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. They discuss the first-ever Draft Lottery, with the Pirates getting the No. 1 overall pick. Then they broke down the other Draft -- the Rule 5 -- which took place on Wednesday and was highlighted by the Nationals taking Thad Ward with the No. 1 pick before analyzing the two trades of the week involving prospects. Jonathan talked with Midwest Scout of the Year Steve Williams of the Pirates before the trio came back together to answer a Rule 5-related question in the Mailbag.

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Winter Meetings preview

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:22:21 -0000

The baseball world will descend on San Diego for the Winter Meetings next week and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have you covered with everything you need to know to be ready from a prospect perspective. First, they look at some of the biggest prospect hauls in trades from past Winter Meetings, with Jim and Jonathan declaring a winner for each deal. After touching on the first-ever Draft Lottery, the trio previews the Rule 5 Draft by looking at the best picks made over the past decade. They're then joined by A's scouting director, and this year's West Coast Scout of the Year, Eric Kubota before wrapping up, as always, with questions from the listener mailbag.

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Rookies & Rosters

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:26:52 -0000

On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin looking ahead to 2023 and trying to project next season's top rookies. Jim and Jonathan draft five prospects each based on where they think they'll finish in Rookie of the Year balloting, and they have Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll as the favorites in each league. Next up is a discussion of the decisions teams had to make finalizing their 40-man rosters, including surprises added or left off. They conclude by double-dipping into the listener mailbag, as they ponder where the Padres' Jackson Merrill ranks among shortstop prospects after an impressive Arizona Fall League, then identify their favorite prospects who aren't highly ranked.

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Putting a bow on the AFL

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0000

On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff wrap up coverage of the Arizona Fall League by recapping the Championship game and analyzing the league's award winners and top performers before Jim sits down for an interview with Fall League MVP Heston Kjerstad of the Orioles. From there, the trio looked at Julio Rodriguez and Michael Harris II, the 2022 Rookies of the Year, and tough 40-man roster decisions facing each team before finishing up, as always, with a question from the mailbag.

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Postseason heroes and AFL standouts

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:28:24 -0000

With another exciting Major League season in the books, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff examine the postseason through a prospect lens on this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. That means a deep dive into the work of ALCS and World Series MVP Jeremy Peña, providing some historical perspective in terms of where his postseason measures up against other rookies and examining where he lands in terms of long-term value of the 2022 rookie class. The rest of the episode looks at the Arizona Fall League, with Twins prospect Austin Martin joining the pod and the trio recapping the Fall Stars Game and looking ahead to the final week of the AFL season before answering a mailbag question about Astros prospect Zach Daniels.

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Fall League, Fall Classic

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:51:46 -0000

Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra & Jason Ratliff discuss the ongoing Arizona Fall League and upcoming World Series in the latest Pipeline Podcast. AFL talk includes the recent top performers of the week (Blue Jays outfielder Zach Britton, Cardinals left-hander Connor Thomas), every game now being streamed live, the ball/strike challenge system that has been well received and an interview with Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis. Then the guys discuss how the Astros and Phillies built their World Series clubs and reminisce about which participants had the most prospect hype when they arrived in the big leagues. Finally, it's back to the AFL with a listener mailbag question about which players could make Opening Day rosters in 2023.

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An Inside Job

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:19:09 -0000

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff focus on the Arizona Fall League. The developmental circuit featured a game Monday with a team hitting not one but two inside-the-park home runs, something that hasn't happened in the Majors since 1986. The guys discuss the prospects involved (Braves infielder Cal Conley, Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad) as well as the AFL's Hitter of the Week, Twins shortstop Austin Martin, and the Pitcher of the Week, Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz, who joins the show to discuss his season. They also talk about Cardinals lefty Connor Thomas' 10-strikeout game -- a rarity in the AFL -- and answer listener questions about infielders Jordan Lawlar (Diamondbacks) and Noelvi Marte (Reds).

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First Week In The Fall League

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:37 -0000

Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff just returned from the Arizona Fall League and Jonathan Mayo just got there, so the latest Pipeline Podcast centers on what transpired in the developmental circuit's first week. They discuss the first two starts by Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker and delve into several other prospects, including Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad, Giants outfielder Luis Matos and Brewers catcher Jeferson Quero. There's more AFL talk with an interview with Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows and a mailbag question about Blue Jays infielder Addison Barger, plus discussion of rookies who could make an impact in the Division Series. The guys also send their love to Sarah Langs and ask for help in her battle with ALS.

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Arizona Fall League opener, haboobs, a Painter and more

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:21:54 -0000

Jason Ratliff and Jim Callis are on location during the opening week of the Arizona Fall League season and they're joined by Jonathan Mayo in discussing the start of the AFL's 30th year, including top performances and dust storms (haboobs). They then shift to talking about the top prospects from the 2022 season, as Jonathan interviewed the Phillies' Andrew Painter, MLB Pipeline's Pitching Prospect of the Year. Gunnar Henderson, our Hitting Prospect of the Year, was discussed along with some of the other bats who landed on the Pipeline Prospect Team of the Year. The trio finished off, as always, with a question in the mailbag, this time about Nick Gonzales' return engagement in the AFL.

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Arizona Fall League Sleepers

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:30:06 -0000

With the Arizona Fall League season ready to start on Oct. 3, the latest Pipeline Podcast identifies several non-Top 100 Prospects who could make a name for themselves in the developmental circuit. Among the players tabbed by Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff: Athletics right-hander Ryan Cusick, Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson, Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis, Pirates catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol and Rangers outfielder Aaron Zavala. They also discuss candidates for MLB Pipeline's Prospect Team of the Year and 2022 draftees who made impressive pro debuts before delving into the listener mailbag.

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All in on the Arizona Fall League

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:27:37 -0000

It's all Arizona Fall League, all the time on this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. With AFL rosters released late last week, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff do a deep dive into the prospects who will be in action in a couple of weeks. The highest-ranked prospect headed to the desert, Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker, joins the show, and then Jim and Jonathan pick the player from each AFL team that they're most excited to see. The episode wraps up, as always, with a question from the Mailbag -- this one covering, you guessed it: the AFL, and what a strong performance there by Kumar Rocker could mean for his stock.

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Top Performers In The Minors

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:35:23 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are all together again for the first time in a while on the MLB Pipeline Podcast, and their focus this edition is on the top Minor League performers of 2022. They discuss a number of prospects who have had huge seasons, including outfielders Vaun Brown (Giants), Corbin Carroll (Diamondbacks) and Jackson Chourio (Brewers) and right-handers Andrew Painter (Phillies), Brandon Pfaadt (Diamondbacks), Gavin Stone (Dodgers) and Gavin Williams (Dodgers). Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz is part of that contingent as well, and he joins us for a quick chat. Also covered: top high school and college prospects for the 2023 Draft, and a question from the listener mailbag.

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Let the callups continue

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:18:52 -0000

Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo kick off this week's MLB Pipeline podcast breaking down the latest big prospect callups to the Major Leagues, including Top 100 prospects like the Astros' Hunter Brown, the Yankees' Oswald Peraza and the Red Sox's Triston Casas. They then look far off into the future, unveiling who they think will be the top five overall prospects in the game at the start of the 2024 season. They pick out some top performers in the Florida and Arizona Complex Leagues before finishing off with a Mailbag question about how September callup production can impact rankings.

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Here we come A-Carrolling

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:26:36 -0000

On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo celebrate the callup and big league debut of No. 3 overall prospect Corbin Carroll of the D-backs. That leads to lots of September callup talk, including the duo participating in a five-player draft of potential impact players in the homestretch of the season. Sam and Jonathan look ahead to potential 2024 No. 1 prospects before finishing up with a question from the mailbag which, you guessed it, has to do with potential callup Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles.

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Ranking The Systems

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:29:05 -0000

In the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis & Jonathan Mayo delve into MLB Pipeline's newly released farm system rankings. The Orioles retain their No. 1 ranking despite graduating Adley Rutschman to the big leagues, and Baltimore farm director Matt Blood joins the podcast to talk about the waves of talent rising toward Camden Yards. The guys also discuss a number of other systems on the rise (including the Guardians, Reds and Rockies) and the White Sox' ambitious Project Birmingham, plus field a listener question about Guardians pitching prospect Tanner Bibee.

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Re-rank and file

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 03:39:42 -0000

MLB Pipeline just re-ranked all of its prospect lists, from the Top 100 to all 30 team Top 30 lists, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff waste no time digging into the new lists on this week's episode. Breaking down the decision who to put No. 1 overall (the Mets' Francisco Alvarez), looking at the 2022 draftees who made the list and discussing the biggest risers and fallers in and out of the Top 100. Jim and Jonathan highlighted a couple of favorites who are on the cusp of joining the list and the trio analyzed the makeup of the team top 30s by finishing up, as always, by answering a question from the mailbag.ho could help their teams down the stretch, including baseball's No. 1 overall prospect Francisco Alvarez, plus two Rays. two Yankees and two Dodgers. Next, they introduce the four most recent additions to the Top 100 list (Gordon Graceffo, Brandon Pfaadt, Grissom Vaughn and Bo Naylor), and then they turn their attention to the top of the list, discussing some candidates for the No. 1 spot on the upcoming Top 100 lre-rank. Lastly, as always, they answer a question from the mailbag -- this one about the Reds' wealth of shortstop prospects and where they'll all end up.

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Impact callups, new Top 100 prospects, No. 1 candidates

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:41:19 -0000

As we enter the dog days of August, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff look at some top prospects who could help their teams down the stretch, including baseball's No. 1 overall prospect Francisco Alvarez, plus two Rays. two Yankees and two Dodgers. Next, they introduce the four most recent additions to the Top 100 list (Gordon Graceffo, Brandon Pfaadt, Grissom Vaughn and Bo Naylor), and then they turn their attention to the top of the list, discussing some candidates for the No. 1 spot on the upcoming Top 100 lre-rank. Lastly, as always, they answer a question from the mailbag -- this one about the Reds' wealth of shortstop prospects and where they'll all end up.

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Reviewing The Trade Deadline

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 23:45:01 -0000

The latest Pipeline Podcast comes on the heels of the Trade Deadline, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff analyze all of the action. They begin by breaking down all of the nuances of the blockbuster deal that sent Juan Soto (and Josh Bell) to the Padres for five talented young players. Then they discuss all of the other deals involving Top 100 Prospects, as well as which farm system improved the most and some smaller moves of note before dipping into the listener mailbag for three trade-related questions.

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Deadline Daze

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:33:22 -0000

On the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff discuss a lot of deadlines. First, the impending Aug. 2 Trade Deadline, as they contemplate packages for Juan Soto and which contenders have the most prospect ammunition to swing deals. Then they turn to the upcoming Aug. 1 Draft signing deadline and break down the most notable bonus deals agreed to at this point. Finally, they discussing the ramifications of the MLB & MLBPA failing to agree on the details of an international draft by the July 25 deadline. As always, there's talk of the MiLB on MLB.tv schedule and a listener mailbag question as well.

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The Best Four Days Of The Year

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:05:38 -0000

The two biggest prospect events of the year are the Draft and the Futures Game, held on four consecutive days leading up to the All-Star Game. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff were on hand for all of it in Los Angeles and break down both events on the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast. They start with the top of the Draft, which began with the two best players (Jackson Holliday to the Orioles, Druw Jones to the Diamondbacks) before the Rangers dropped a Kumar Rocker bombshell at No. 3. From there, they delve into other first-round surprises, some notable Day Two picks and which players will arrive in the Majors the soonest. Then there's plenty of Futures Game talk centering on the standouts and Jim and Jonathan's now-annual unofficial batting practice home run derby competition. They wrap it up with a listener mailbag question about the Mets' Draft, which leads to some discussion of which organizations had the best efforts.

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Previewing mega-weekend: Futures Game & Draft

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:02:11 -0000

Just days away from the Futures Game and the Draft, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff preview the biggest weekend of the year in Prospectdom. They handicap the candidates to go No. 1 overall in the Draft and then discuss the various permutations of the top five picks based on who goes 1-1. Then they look at the best tools in the Draft class, highlighting the best power hitter, fastest runner, best fastball and more. Next, they turn their attention to the Futures Game, breaking down the rosters and talking to Pirates pitching prospect Mike Burrows, who is on the NL squad. Jim and Jonathan then make their picks in the second annual Unofficial Futures Game Batting Practice Home Run Derby draft. And finally, they answer the question "Should all Draft picks be tradable?

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Top 100, Futures Game, Draft & More!

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:17:20 -0000

July is always jam-packed with prospect happenings and the MLB Pipeline Podcast is as well. Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra kick off the latest edition by detailing the major revisions to the Top 100 Prospects list, which is now headlined by Tigers outfielder Riley Greene. Jonathan Mayo checks in from the PDP League in Cary, N.C., with an interview with arguably the two best prep prospects in the 2023 class, outfielders Max Clark and Walker Jenkins. Then Jim and Sam talk about which players they most want to see in the upcoming SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, the latest Draft buzz (including Kumar Rocker's health status) and the MiLB on MLB.TV lineup before answering a prospect-ranking question from the listener mailbag.

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Draft 2022 ... And 2023

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:28:19 -0000

This year's Draft is fast approaching and on the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss how Oklahoma RHP Cade Horton's stock is soaring after the College World Series and why taking sweet-swinging prep 2B Termarr Johnson could make a lot of sense for the Orioles at No. 1. Then they shift their attention to next year's Draft and the multitude of 2023 talent that will attend the PDP League, which begins this week. Also covered: the Rookie of the Year races, MiLB on MLB.TV and a Draft question from the listener mailbag.

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A switch-pitcher, a 6-foot-7 shortstop and Mad Max

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:47:01 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff recap the biggest names and top performers from the second annual MLB Draft Combine, including Termarr Johnson, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, fireballer Jacob MIsiorowski and Alabama lefty Connor Prielipp, who took time out to join the podcast. The crew also looked at how some top Draft prospects have helped themselves in the College World Series, recounted the electric season debut of Pirates' 6-foot-7 shortstop Oneil Cruz and previewed the MiLB games on MLB.TV this week, including a Max Scherzer rehab start. And they wrapped up by answering a mailbag question from @ballsandgutters.

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Driving the Draft Combine

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:21:22 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the 2022 Draft Combine on this week's edition of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. As many of the top Draft-eligible players gather in San Diego to meet with teams and show off their tools, the guys breakdown who’s there and how to watch. Last year's No. 1 overall pick, Pittsburgh Pirates catching prospect Henry Davis, joins the pod to talk about the impact his participation in last year's Combine on him becoming the top pick. We take a look at this week's upcoming set of minor league games on MLB.TV and then cap it off with an answer to a mailbag question - in the form of a draft of the Draft class' top outfield prospects.

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Kumar's back! Is he better than before?

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 01:04:15 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into the NCAA postseason, with a Draft focus, on this week's edition of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. After looking at Draft prospects who may have helped themselves in Regional play, they look at players to watch in the upcoming Super Regionals. Then they broke down Kumar Rocker's reutrn to the mound and how it could alter the Draft landscape. From there, the trio turned attention to the Minor Leagues, talking with Orioles prospect Gunnar Henderson, looking at this week's slate of MiLB on MLB.TV and then answering a question from the listener mailbag.

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Draft, NCAA Playoffs Intersect

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:14:08 -0000

The NCAA regional playoffs begin this weekend and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff put them in perspective with the upcoming Draft in the latest Pipeline Podcast. They discuss prospects who helped themselves in conference tournament action last weekend (Virginia Commonwealth 3B Tyler Locklear, Oregon State OF Jacob Melton), those who could boost their stock in the NCAA tournament (Stanford OF Brock Jones, Tennessee RHP Blade Tidwell) and the best hitter and pitcher whose college seasons have come to an end (Cal Poly SS Brooks Lee, Iowa RHP Adam Mazur). Additionally, Jim and Jonathan draft pitching prospects from the 2022 crop -- Michigan prepster Brock Porter goes No. 1 -- and the group previews the upcoming MiLB on MLB.TV schedule and answers a question from the listener mailbag.

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Listmania: Top 100 Prospects, Draft Top 200

Tue, 24 May 2022 22:59:36 -0000

MLB Pipeline dropped significant updates to both of their major prospects lists this week, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down all the moves and additions to the Top 100 and the Draft Top 200 on the latest Pipeline Podcast. Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has reclaimed his former spot as the game's best prospect, and the guys also discuss his debut as well as those of Cardinals Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore and Ivan Herrera. They also preview the upcoming Milb on MLB.tv schedule and dip into the listener mailbag.

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We Have A Kumar Sighting

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:52:51 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start off the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast with some Draft talk, including expectations for 2021 Mets first-rounder Kumar Rocker as he tries to build up his stock with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the independent Frontier League. Then they discuss upcoming changes to the Top 100 Prospects list, rookies & prospects who have been especially hot as of late, the week's slate of Minor League games on MLB.TV and a question from the listener mailbag.

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Ranking recent big league callups by future value

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:13:10 -0000

With five of baseball's Top 100 prospects making their big league debuts over the past week, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff discuss the long-term value of these players, as well as projecting the arrival of some elite prospects who are at Triple-A, including Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez and Triston Casas. Jim and Sam highlight a handful of the hottest pitching prospects in the Minors, while Sam previews the upcoming Pipeline Game of the Month broadcast, and Jim looks ahead to his next mock draft. And they wrap up the show by answering a mailbag question about what's behind the slow starts of highly touted prospects in their MLB debuts.

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Not-a-mock draft

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:13:27 -0000

On this week's edition of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff unveil the first Rookie Power Rankings of the year and discuss the jump that Twins right-hander Joe Ryan has made on that list. They also look at the Prospect Team of the Week, which features A's catcher Shea Langeliers for a second straight week, and Braves outfielder Michael Harris II. Jim and Jonathan then conduct a not-a-mock Draft, selecting players they would take if they were making the first 10 picks of the upcoming Draft. They also preview the week's MiLB games on MLB.TV and answer a question from ... The Mailbag.

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Top 150 Draft Prospects

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:31:04 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into the brand-new Top 150 Draft Prospects list, focusing on players who made the biggest jumps and falls, as well as the players as the very top of the list, including fifth-ranked Brooks Lee, who joins the pod on the heels of being ranked No. 5. They also look at some of the hottest hitting prospects in the Minors, including the Dodgers' Michael Busch and the Angels' Jordyn Adams. And they wrap up the show by answering the question of what they think the Orioles should do with the No. 1 overall Draft pick.

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Hot Starts In Majors & Minors

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:30:00 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss several players off to blazing beginnings to the Major and Minor League seasons in the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. Not only do they break down Seiyo Suzuki, Spencer Strider, Matt Brash and prospects Nolan Gorman and Jordan Brewer, but they also chat with Reds 2020 first-rounder Matt McLain, who needed just seven pitches to hit for the cycle on Sunday. There's also some Draft talk in advance of the new Draft Top 150 list coming out and a dip into the listener mailbag to ponder Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki.

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Big Debuts & the Incredible Steven Kwan

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:53:57 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss 2022 rookie debuts on the MLB Pipeline Podcast, looking at the top prospects who impressed with big moments in week one—including Julio Rodriguez's first hit, Hunter Greene’s 7 strikeouts and Steven Kwan’s silly start. After the break, the group chats about the most stacked minor league teams, the biggest performers from the early college baseball season and finishes up, as always, with a question from the Mailbag.

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Happy Opening Day (Week)!

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:57:57 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff celebrate the start of the 2022 season on the MLB Pipeline Podcast, looking at all the top prospects who made big league Opening Day rosters, starting with No. 1 prospect Bobby Witt Jr. From there, the trio discussed some interesting and surprising Minor League assignments for other Top 100 prospects, broke down Rookie of the Year candidates in each league and finished up, as always, with a question from the Mailbag.

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Opening Day Beckons

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:47:23 -0000

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff focus on top prospects who could make Opening Day rosters, including the momentum that Julio Rodriguez is building to join the Mariners earlier than anticipated. After that, they interview 2021 No. 2 overall pick Jack Leiter, chop up the newly released organization Top 30 lists, identify some prospects they're excited about monitoring in the upcoming season and answer a mailbag question about Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore.

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Digging into the new Top 100 list

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:31:46 -0000

With the recent release of the 2022 Top 100 Prospects list, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, and Jason Ratliff dive right in, starting at the very top, where there's a new No. 1 prospect in baseball: Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Jim and Sam discuss what went into the decision to rank Witt ahead of the incumbent top prospect Adley Rutschman. They also identify some new additions to the list, some of the highest risers and some of the biggest falls, and then they look ahead to a couple players who could shoot up the list and a couple more who could crack it. The show ends, as it often does, with a question from friend of the podcast Steven D'Alesio.

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Chock Full Of Prospecty Goodness

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:11:15 -0000

In perhaps the most jam-packed Pipeline Podcast ever, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff find themselves with a lot to break down in the wake of the lockout ending. They discuss the prospects involved in the flurry of trade activity, the bevy of changes to the Draft in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Top 10 Position lists (RHP, LHP, 1B, 3B) that are beginning to drop as a prelude to a new overall Top 100 and Minor League rule changes. And as always, they delve into the listener mailbag, this time to put together trade proposals that might wrest Matt Chapman from the Athletics.

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Torkelson, Greene, Groshans join the Pipeline pod

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:10:03 -0000

With Minor League Spring Training underway, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff take a look at prospects in action at camp, and Jonathan checks in from Florida, where he talked to Detroit's dynamic prospect duo of Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene and Toronto's 2018 first-round pick Jordan Groshans. They also discuss the details of MLB's proposed international draft and predict which players from the 2021 Draft class will reach the Majors first.

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Spring has sprung: Report from Yankees camp

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:25:00 -0000

Spring Training is getting going in full force and the Pipeline crew is all over it. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off with what's happening in Florida, focusing on Jonathan's trip to Yankees camp. That includes a conversation with the Bombers' farm director, Kevin Reese. From there, the trio discussed prospects who have something to prove in 2022 before shifting gears and talking about college baseball and finishing, as always, with the Mailbag.

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College Opening Weekend

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:58:57 -0000

On this week’s MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo dig into the opening weekend of college baseball action, starting with the MLB4 Tournament and extending to top performers such as Jacoby Berry of LSU and Hunter Barco of Florida. They then turn their sites to Minor League prospects and their gloves, discussing the annual All-Defense Team, before finishing up, as always, by answering your questions in the mailbag.

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College baseball begins! And a visit from Andre Dawson

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:09:33 -0000

Hall of Famer Andre Dawson joins the show, as Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff preview the college baseball season and the weekend's MLB4 and Andre Dawson Classic tournaments, which help kick off the '22 campaign, with the latter celebrating Black History Month by showcasing seven Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs. Dawson discusses his time at Florida A&M, being drafted from an HBCU and the honor of having the tournament named after him

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Drafting Prospects For 2023 & Beyond

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:24:49 -0000

It's time for a draft on the latest Pipeline Podcast, as Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo choose 10-man lineups of prospects set to arrive in the Majors in 2023 or later. There's a trade involving the No. 1 overall pick and the 2022 Draft winds up producing more selections than any individual team. Along with host Jason Ratliff, the guys also discuss what the very top of the Top 100 Prospects list might look like at the end of this season and take a listener mailbag question concerning Phillies right-hander Mick Abel.

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Mailbag Madness

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:05:00 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff turn the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast over to their listeners in an all-mailbag edition. Among the questions they ponder: Who will rank as the top prospects in the game in 2023 and 2024? Who are some of the more exciting big-league debuts on tap for 2022? What's going on with the explosion of young catching talent? And much more.

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Back to the Future

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:38:44 -0000

With Tuesday's announcement of David Ortiz being voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Jim Callis, Jason Ratliff and Jonathan Mayo look back at what Ortiz was like as a prospect and young player. That effort was aided by talking to Nationals senior advisor Dave Jauss, who was a Red Sox advance scout and advocated for Boston to sign Ortiz after the Twins released him. Then the trio went back to looking at the future, looking at prospects we'll be talking about in 2024 as well as the top hitter and pitcher for the 2023 Draft class who will be playing in the PDP League this summer before finishing with your questions in the Mailbag.

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International Intrigue

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:53:42 -0000

In the wake of the international signing period opening on Saturday, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff welcome Jesse Sanchez to the podcast. MLB.com's international prospects guru, Sanchez discusses the top players in this year's crop and the challenges of scouting them during the pandemic. Phillies international scouting director Sal Agostinelli joins the gang to discuss the story behind signing All-Star catcher Carlos Ruiz, and then Jesse answers listener questions in an extended mailbag segment

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International Edition With Guest Louie Eljaua

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:52:00 -0000

With the opening of the 2021-22 international signing period on the horizon, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss some of the top prospects available in this year's class and talk to Cubs vice president of international scouting Louis Eljaua. They also take a look at several teams' top international prospects, including the Yankees' Jasson Dominguez, Miami's Eury Perez, Philadelphia's Johan Rojas and Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz. Even this week's Mailbag question has an international flavor, as a listener wants to know about Oscar Colas, owner of the nickname "the Cuban Ohtani."

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Predicting the new year

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:24:45 -0000

In the first Pipeline Podcast of 2022, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff take a look at the year ahead with a wide range of predictions, including World Series winner, Rookies of the Year, No. 1 overall Draft pick and top farm system at season's end. They also discuss some intriguing big-league debuts on the horizon, note some prospects poised for bounce back years and ponder a question from a listener who wants to know what the Brewers would have to give up to acquire Matt Olson.

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All in the family with Termarr Johnson

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:48:50 -0000

Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the brand-new Top 100 Draft Prospects list and welcome in Terrmarr Johnson, who might be the best pure prep hitter in decades and is No. 2 on the Top 100. Termarr's oldest brother, Tervont, makes a surprise visit to join in the fun and talk about Termarr, baseball and the Johnson family. After the reunion, Jonathan and Jason discuss some 2021 breakout prospects before finishing up with a question from the Mailbag.

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Greg Amsinger and the 2022 Top 100 Draft list

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:05:12 -0000

To go along with MLB Pipeline's new Top 100 Draft prospects list, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are joined by MLB Network host Greg Amsinger to talk about MLBN's Top 100 Draft Prospects show (6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 15), why he loves the Draft so much and what broadcasting paint ball is like. Greg also joins Jim and Jonathan in doing a five-round mock draft. Jim and Jonathan then discuss a few of the youngest pitching prospects on Top 30 lists, remember baseball legend Roland Hemond and finish, as always, with a question from the Mailbag.

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Looking ahead to the 2022 Draft

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:27:36 -0000

In this week's Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff take a sneak peek at the 2022 Top 100 Draft prospect rankings, which are set to drop next week. They welcome Orioles scouting director Brad Ciolek onto the pod to dig into the class a bit further from the O's vantage point at the very top of the Draft. The trio then looks at some of the youngest hitters on Top 30 lists before answering your questions in the weekly Mailbag segment.

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Hot Stove: Prospect trades, Draft picks lost & gained

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 17:26:30 -0000

As the offseason action begins to percolate, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the prospects involved in the deals that sent Adam Frazier from San Diego to Seattle and Jacob Stallings from Pittsburgh to Miami, and they look at which teams have lost and gained Draft picks due to free-agent signings. They also review their ranking of the Top 25 prospects in this year's Arizona Fall League as well as some of the circuit's biggest breakouts. The trio wrap up by answering a question about Red Sox slugger Triston Casas.

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Pipeline Podcast: That's a wrap on the AFL

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:15:40 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff tie a bow on the 2021 Arizona Fall League by breaking down the championship game and taking a closer look at this year's award winners, including MVP Nelson Velazquez of the Cubs and Pitcher of the Year Owen White of the Rangers. Jim interviews Reds area scout Sean Buckley, who signed NL Rookie of the Year Jonathan India and the guys look at some off-the-radar 40-man roster additions before dipping into the listener mailbag.

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The Fall Stars Come Out

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:39:00 -0000

Description: The latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast focuses on the recently completed Fall Stars Game, which showcases the Arizona Fall League's top prospects and performers. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss all of the game's standouts, including Marlins outfielder JJ Bleday, Giants outfielder Hunter Bishop and Rangers right-hander Owen White. Jonathan sits down with another Fall Star, Reds infielder Ivan Johnson and the guys also discuss the 2021 and 2022 Rookie of the Year races and some upcoming 40-man roster decisions before answering a question from the listener mailbag.

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2021 Fall Stars Game

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:06:00 -0000

On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff focus on the highlight of the Arizona Fall League season, the annual Fall Stars Game. Sticking with the Fall League, they discuss the latest players of the week (White Sox infielder Yolbert Sanchez and Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras) and interview Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales. They also break down the correlation between top-rated farm systems and World Series champions and dip into the mailbag for a question about another Arizona Fall League star, Cleveland infielder Jose Tena.

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Arizona Fall League excellence

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:42:00 -0000

On this week's Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk about some standout performances from the Fall League, including Top 100 prospect JJ Bleday. Jim interviewed this week's AFL Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, Cubs prospects Nelson Velazquez and Caleb Kilian. After taking a look at prospects playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic, the trio hit the mailbag hard with several fans' questions.

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A (Fall) Classic Episode

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:04:41 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the World Series through a Pipeline lens, looking at how the Braves and Astros built their rosters through the Draft, trades and free agency. Then they turn their sights to the Arizona Fall League, as Jim interviewed red-hot Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs and they break down players of the week Austin Wells of the Yankees and the Reds' James Marinan.

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All things Arizona Fall League & Lars Nootbaar interview

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:10:00 -0000

With the Arizona Fall League underway, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk about some of the early standouts, including the Mets' Brett Baty, Cardinals' Zach Thompson, Phillies' Bryson Stott, Nationals' Cole Henry and Rangers' Justin Foscue and Owen White. The Fall League's Week 1 home run leader joins the show, as Cardinals rookie outfielder Lars Nootbaar talks to Sam Dykstra. And Jim, Jonathan and Jason look back at some of their all-time favorite Fall League memories. Plus they discuss the Minor League housing situation and answer a couple of questions from the Mailbag.

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It's all about Tork!

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:53:00 -0000

Tigers top prospect Spencer Torkelson, one of the best hitting prospects in all of baseball, joins this week's Pipeline Podcast to talk about his big first season of pro ball and his excitement about returning to Arizona, where he's participating in the Fall League. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff also discuss sleeper prospects in the AFL as well as their All-Rookie Team and some top rookie performers in the postseason.

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Packed Pipeline Podcast!

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:44:19 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have a lot to discuss in the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, starting with the loaded rosters in the Arizona Fall League, which is set to kick off on Oct. 13. Then they dive into the postseason, breaking down the different ways in which the playoff teams built their rosters and identifying rookies who could make names for themselves on baseball's biggest stage. After that, they discuss the anger-inducing Rookie Prospect Rankings and long-term rookie valuations, plus take a mailbag question.

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Prospect Team of the Year | Best debuts by 2021 draftees

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:22:06 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff make their picks for the 2021 MLB Pipeline Prospect Team of the Year, led by Yankees' Anthony Volpe, Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. and M.J. Melendez and Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Then the guys look at the 2021 Draft picks who had the most impressive professional debuts this season and they answer a listener's question about Twins breakout prospect Jose Miranda.

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Prospects in the MiLB postseason

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:48:28 -0000

As the Minor League playoffs get underway, Jonathan Mayo, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff look at the 14 Top 100 prospects who are part of the postseason action and they rank each of the nine series based on prospect talent. They also discuss the impressive big-league debut of Rays right-hander Shane Baz, and Sam and Jonathan break down the newest addition to the Top 100 Prospects list, Mariners 2021 first-rounder Harry Ford. And they wrap up by answering a couple of questions in the Mailbag.

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Grayson Rodriguez is in the house!

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:32:00 -0000

Not only do Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo talk about Grayson Rodriguez as one of the top prospects who could compete in the Minor League playoffs AND discuss him as one of the hottest pitchers down the stretch of the 2021 season, but the Orioles' future star join the duo to talk about his 2021 season, the jump to Double-A, playing with Adley Rutschman and how much he's grown to love Old Bay on his food. Sam and Jonathan also break down the Phillies' Bryson Stott, the newest member of the Top 100, and take your questions in the Mailbag.

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Looking ahead to the 2022 Draft

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:32:35 -0000

Fresh off their Top 20 lists of the top high school and college players in the Draft Class of 2022, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down the strengths of each group, led by Termarr Johnson at Mays High School in Georgia and Brooks Lee at Cal Poly. And when the Draft is involved, Jim and Jonathan must hold their own version, each picking 10 players from the class. The rest of this week's episode turned to Minor League prospects, from the hottest hitters in the Minors to a new addition to the Top 100 list, before finishing things off with the Mailbag.

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International affairs

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:53:49 -0000

Jesse Sanchez joins Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff to discuss the new Top 50 International Prospects list, led by 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Roderick Arias, who is expected to sign with the Yankees. Jim, Jonathan and Jason also discuss the recent farm system rankings and the strong correlation between being at the top of that list and subsequent success at the big league level. They then spotlight the three newest additions to the Top 100 Prospects list and wrap up by answering a question from the mailbag.

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New farm system rankings

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:35:29 -0000

Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff break down MLB Pipeline's new farm system rankings in the latest edition of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. They discuss the three best systems (Orioles, Mariners, Marlins), plus four on the rise (Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, Reds) and why the White Sox sinking to the bottom somewhat reflects their big league success. Also on tap: a rare Top 100 Prospect pitching debut against another Top 100 prospect (Edward Cabrera vs. Josiah Gray), the latest addition to the Top 100 list (Indians RHP Daniel Espino) and a couple of questions from the mailbag.

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The updated prospect rankings are out!

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:46:13 -0000

The Top 100 Prospects, team Top 30s and Top 10 by Position lists have all been updated, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the Top 100. They discuss trends and demographics (an all-time low number of pitchers on the list, and an all-time high number of catchers and shortstops), the Top 10 overall, the highest risers on the list, the biggest falls, the highest-ranked newcomers and where 2021 draftees debuted on the list. They also look at which teams are best represented on the list and and answer a listener's question in the mailbag.

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Impact callups and a sneak preview of the new Top 100

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:36:17 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo, Jason Ratliff look ahead to some potential prospect callups that could make an impact down the stretch, including one that happened mid-podcast. They also discuss the newest additions to the Top 100 Prospects list (Yankees' Anthony Volpe and Cardinals' Jordan Walker) and offer a sneak preview of some players who will be making big leaps on the greatly anticipated re-rank of the Top 100 Prospects list and all of the team Top 30 lists. And they wrap up by answering a listener's question about Rangers prospect Justin Foscue.

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The Double Deadline

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:29:30 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo, Jason Ratliff recap the action from last week's trade and draft signing deadlines in this week's Pipeline Podcast. They discuss the Jose Berrios and the Trea Turner/Max Scherzer deals in depth, as well as which clubs added the most prospect talent in the frenzy of transactions. Then they take a deep dive into what went wrong in the negotiations between No. 10 overall pick Kumar Rocker and the Mets before wrapping it up with a quick look at top performers in the PDP League and a dip into the listener mailbag.

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Deadline days | And interview with first drafted Orthodox Jews

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:48:00 -0000

Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff analyze a quartet of recent trades that have involved prospects and discuss more that could be on the horizon as the Trade Deadline nears. They also look at the few remaining Draft picks that have not come to terms on deals ahead of the signing deadline. Jonathan Mayo then interviews Jacob Steinmetz and Elie Kligman, the first two Orthodox Jews ever selected in the Draft. Then the guys handicap the Rookie of the Year races before finishing up, as always, with a question from a listener -- this one about Cardinals third-base prospects Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker.

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Our favorite picks of the Draft

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 03:51:39 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff continue their look at the recently concluded 2021 Draft. Jim and Jonathan pick their favorite selections for each round through the fifth. Much like the scouting industry is forced to do, they then started examining the top prospects in the '22 Draft class. Finally, they turn their attention to pro ball by breaking down recent Top 100 callups in Boston's Jarren Duran, Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh and Dodgers right-hander Josiah Gray, before finishing up, as always, with a question from a listener.

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Draft recap, Futures Game takeaways and more from Denver!

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:35:50 -0000

From Denver, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down one of the most fun -- and most consequential -- weeks in MLB prospect history. The crew talks through their impressions of the Draft experience and all of the twists and turns in three days of picks, starting with the Pirates’ selection of Henry Davis. Then they discuss the Futures Game, including Spencer Torkelson’s impressive batting practice power display. And finally, they finish the show with takeaways from the High School All-American Game and High School Home Run Derby.

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The busiest prospect week … ever? | And a Bobby Witt Jr. interview

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 22:01:00 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff run through an updated top 10 mock Draft, look ahead to a jam-packed week including the Futures Game, High School All-American Game and High School Home Run Derby, make their picks for the likeliest Futures Game players to win a batting practice home run derby, dip into the mailbag to answer questions about upcoming mocks and potential surprise picks, and chat with No. 7 overall prospect Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals.

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The Inaugural Draft Combine

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:01:18 -0000

On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the first-ever MLB Draft Combine and discuss which players stood out the most in North Carolina. In advance of the College World Series finals between Mississippi State and Vanderbilt, they discuss the top Draft prospects for 2021 and beyond still in Omaha. Also on tap: Jonathan interviews Diamondbacks scouting director Deric Ladnier. Plus Blue Jays catcher Gabriel Moreno and Royals first baseman Nick Pratto join the Top 100 Prospects list, and multiple mailbag questions.

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Wander Time

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:32:49 -0000

The Pipeline crew sets expectations for No. 1 prospect Wander Franco ahead of his big league debut, updates Draft news with a focus on the MLB Draft Combine, lobbies for a few Futures Game picks including Marco Luciano and Bobby Witt Jr, examines new prospects entering the top 100 and then debates the long-term outlooks for Joe Adell and Jarred Kelenic.

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Draft fever! Catch it!

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:39:05 -0000

Jason Ratliff returns to shepherd Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo through a ton of Draft talk, from the expansion of MLB Pipeline's rankings to 250 for the first time ever, to the top tools in the Draft class and a discussion of five guys who have helium. Then the trio took a victory lap by looking at big leaguers leading the All-Star Game voting who were ranked as top prospects as Minor Leaguers. And finally, they welcomed the Marlins' Jesus Sanchez back to the Top 100 list and finished, as always, with a question from listeners.

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Tournament Time

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:41:09 -0000

Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down the teams that survived and the prospects that stood out in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Also on the docket: comparing potential No. 1 overall picks Marcelo Mayer and Jordan Lawlar and putting them in the context of a historically deep high school shortstop class, Jarred Kelenic's rough first taste of the Majors and what it might mean for the future, former No. 1 overall picks Adley Rutschman and Spencer Torkelson heat up, the latest addition to the Top 100 Prospects list (Rockies LHP Ryan Rolison) and our weekly mailbag question.

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College Playoffs & The Draft

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 22:21:15 -0000

With the NCAA Division I tournament about to start, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo discuss the best prospects who will be involved and how moving the Draft to July will change how teams scout the college playoffs. They break down the half-dozen Top 100 Prospects involved with the Olympic baseball qualifying tournament, one of whom (Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran) might be able to help his contending big league club right now. They also chat about the newest Top 100 Prospect, Indians shortstop Gabriel Arias, and answer a couple of questions from readers.

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It's a Mock-ery: Draft scoop and more

Tue, 25 May 2021 20:37:01 -0000

Mock Draft season is heating up, and Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo will file new ones every week. The duo take a look at first-round projections, discuss how events like conference tournaments could impact those prognostications, and check if fans' wish lists would come true in future mocks. Then they break down five college lefties in this year's class. Jim and Jonathan also discuss Taylor Trammell's torrid bat since he returned to Triple-A, welcome Angels outfielder Jordyn Adams into the Top 100 and kick off "Wander Watch," our vigilant look at when Wander Franco might get called up.

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It's NOT a mock | Plus: a Marcelo Mayer interview

Mon, 17 May 2021 21:27:00 -0000

Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo reboot their personal top 20 picks Draft (based on their preferences and not a mock based on what teams might do). With the expansion of the Draft Top 200 coming soon, they looked at five guys who are joining the list. That led into Jim's interview with one of the Draft prospects in the class, California prep shortstop Marcelo Mayer. Not wanting to ignore pro prospects, Jim and Jonathan broke down the debuts of Mariners phenoms Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert.

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Kelenic Is Coming! Kelenic Is Coming!

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:28:28 -0000

In this week's edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down the impending big league arrival of outfielder Jarred Kelenic (No. 4 on the MLB Pipeline Top 100) and what he'll mean to the Mariners. They also discuss who might be the next big-time prospect to make the Majors and top performers from the first week of the Minor League season. They ponder the lack of clarity at the top of the 2021 Draft, candidates to go in the first round who didn't quite crack last week's mock draft and new Top 100 Prospect Jackson Rutledge (and outgoing Top 100 Prospect Michael Kopech) and answer a mailbag question about Mets prospects Francisco Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

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It’s Minor League Opening Day!

Tue, 04 May 2021 21:44:37 -0000

Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo get ready for Minor League action for the first time in almost two years, talking about which prospects they’re excited to watch at the start of the 2021 season while also looking at the most stacked Minor League teams this year. It’s not a podcast without talking Draft, with Jim and Jonathan looking at the top of the first round as Jim works on a new Mock as well as five guys with interesting family trees. Finally, Jonathan talks with Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin about Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter.

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Draft & More Draft

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:25:44 -0000

Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra discuss Jonathan Mayo's first full first-round projection of the 2021 Draft, and they later conduct a draft of their own by picking teams of prospects who have changed organizations. They also break down baseball's hottest rookies, including the curious case of Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia, discuss the newest Top 100 Prospect (Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran) and discuss a Mailbag question about top Mariners prospects.

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Experts take shot at top 20 Draft picks

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:24:11 -0000

As a preview of the Top 150 Draft Prospects list, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff conduct their own draft, with Jim and Jonathan alternating to make the top 20 picks of the first round. They also take a look at the two most recent additions to the Top 100 Prospects list, Giants left-hander Seth Corry and Reds shortstop Jose Garcia. They wrap up by answering a couple of questions in the Mailbag, including one about Yankees phenom Jasson Dominguez.

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The newest top-100 prospects, and rookies on the rise

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:00:14 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss prospects off to fast starts, including a group of starting pitchers who are being used in relief roles in the big leagues this year. Plus a look at five new addition to MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list, an update on Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter’s performance and five Draft guys on the rise.

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Hot rookies; Arcia trade, The Yerminator and a Draft update

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 01:37:30 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss rookies who are off to a hot start in the first week of the season. Jonathan chats with White Sox senior director of baseball operations Dan Fabian about Yermin Mercedes' historic start to the season and how he was acquired through the Rule 5 Draft. The trio discusses the the Orlando Arcia trade and the three players who recently entered MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. Finally, get your weekly update on Vanderbilt's Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter, and we answer another Draft question in the mailbag.

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Opening Day rosters surprises; Rookie Power Rankings; Farm rankings; Rocker & Leiter

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:44:50 -0000

With the arrival of 2021 regular season, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff take a look at some top prospects who made Opening Day rosters, as well as some who didn't, and when we can expect to see them. They also break down the preseason Rookie Power Rankings and Sam's rankings of the farm systems based on hitters, pitchers and 21-and-under talent. The crew discusses the continued dominance of Vanderbilt's Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter and answers a Mailbag question about Braves outfield prospect Michael Harris.

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Farm system rankings; Rocker and Leiter 1-2? ROTY draft

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:28:33 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the Top 5 teams in MLB Pipeline’s Farm Systems ranking, with the Rays at No. 1 again. Jim and Jonathan highlight some players that have impressed them in Spring Training and they discuss the 2021 Draft, as Vandy pitchers Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter are living up to the hype, and some college catchers -- including Miami's Adrian Del Castillo -- are making some noise. Finally, Jim and Jonathan break down their picks in an experts' Rookie of the Year draft and answer questions from the mailbag.

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Top 30 Lists, Hot Springs, Draft Update, New Rules

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:07:23 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss MLB Pipeline’s newly released Top 30 Prospects lists, highlighting the Indians, Twins, Giants, Cardinals and Braves. Then the guys detail some prospects standing out in Spring Training, such as outfielders Mickey Moniak (Phillies) and Heliot Ramos (Giants), check in on the Vanderbilt aces and other players making draft news and give their reviews of the new rules being implemented in the Minors. And as always, they dive into the mailbag to take a question from a listener.

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Top 30 lists are here! (AL West, Yankees, Red Sox); Rocker, Leiter update

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:10:36 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down MLB Pipeline's new 2021 Top 30 Prospects lists -- four from the AL West (Astros, Angels, Rangers and A's), plus the Red Sox and Yankees. Hear updates on how potential top Draft picks Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter, Jaden Hill and Sal Frelick have performed this season. And finally, Jim and Jonathan discuss which prospects have impressed in big league spring training games.

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Let the games begin, Spring Training Update plus Pirates prospect Jared Oliva

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:23:00 -0000

Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff discuss how some of the Top 100 prospects are performing as Spring Training games have begun and what Twins SS Royce Lewis' torn ACL does for his prospect status. Jonathan catches up with Pirates prospect Jared Oliva as they look back at his 2020 MLB debut and the outlook for the 2021 season. Finally, the trio discusses the fastest and most powerful prospects in baseball.

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Spotlighting Spring Training & Under-25 Stars

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:53:00 -0000

In this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk about why they’re anticipating this Spring Training more than most and highlight non-roster invitees to watch. They also talk to Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning, discuss MLB.com’s 25 Under 25 Draft, break down a couple of Rays trades and dip into the reader mailbag.

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A look ahead to Spring Training and to 2023, the new-look Minors and MLB Network's Top 100 Prospects show

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:22:12 -0000

Jason Ratliff, Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis get excited about the start of Spring Training and discuss how it will be different this year. They also break down the extensive changes coming to the Minors in 2021, speculate on who might emerge as the game's top prospects in 2023, rehash MLB Network's Top 100 Prospects show and answer reader questions.

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Top 100 Prospect Whiffs, Red Sox RHP Prospect Tanner Houck and Extended Mailbag

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 22:23:00 -0000

On this week’s MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis discuss which prospects they missed on through the years when ranking the Top 100 Prospects. Jim chats with Red Sox pitching prospect Tanner Houck about his MLB debut in 2020 and the myth that pitchers with low arm slots can't make it as starters. Plus, we take a deep dive into the mailbag and answer four reader questions. Submit questions via Twitter (@mlbpipeline, @jonathanmayo or @JimCallisMLB) and we may answer them on future shows.

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Top 100 breakdown, Adley and J-Rod interviews, Arenado trade, Jeopardy!

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:07:00 -0000

The new 2021 Top 100 Prospects list is out, and the Pipeline crew digs into it with a breakdown of the list, interviews with two of the top five players (Orioles' Adley Rutschman and Mariners' Julio Rodriguez) and a round of Top 100 Jeopardy! See whether Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo or Mike Rosenbaum comes out on top as Jason Ratliff tries to stump them. They also break down the prospects the Rockies got from the Cardinals for superstar Nolan Arenado and answer a listener's question.

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Analyzing Bucs-Yanks trade, Top 10 prospects by position, All-Defense Team

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:26:37 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the prospects the Pirates acquired in the Jameson Taillon and Joe Musgrove deals. The guys also discuss the new rankings of the Top 10 prospects at each position and the upcoming Top 100 list. They also break down their All-Defense team and answer a listener’s question.

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International Signing Period Began, Pirates acquire 5 prospects, MLB Dream Series

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 23:40:40 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are joined by MLB.com National Reporter Jesse Sanchez, who discusses top international prospects who have turned pro as the international signing period begins. The guys also discuss the release of the Top 10 RHP prospects list, kicking off position-by-position coverage in advance of the overall Top 100, and respond to Twitter comments about the RHP rankings. They also talk about the MLB Dream Series, the three-team Joe Musgrove trade and answer a listener question.

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The Lindor trade, special guests Ian Anderson (Braves) and Nolan Jones (Indians)

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:54:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Mike Rosenbaum and Jason Ratliff discuss the Francisco Lindor trade between the Mets and Indians. The Rookie Program is underway, and Braves RHP Ian Anderson and Indians top prospect Nolan Jones join the podcast to discuss their 2020 seasons, preparing for 2021 and what they learned in the Rookie Program so far. Finally, the gang previews the beginning of the international signing period and answers your questions.

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Blake Snell & Yu Darvish Trade Breakdowns, 2021 Prospect Outlook

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:50:40 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff welcome in the new year and discuss the Padres-Rays Blake Snell trade and the Padres-Cubs Yu Darvish deal and break down all the prospects involved. Rays pro scouting director Kevin Ibach joins the show to provide insight into the process involved in the Snell trade and talks about the team philosophy. Finally, Jim and Jonathan predict which of MLB’s top prospects will debut this year and which prospects are poised to break out in 2021.

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A look back at the best of MLB Pipeline in 2020

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:11:00 -0000

Jonathan Mayo looks back at a few of the best segments from the MLB Pipeline Podcast in 2020. First, we revisit our initial 2021 Mock draft, where Jonathan and Jim Callis made their top 10 picks. Pirates GM Ben Cherington follows that with a discussion on draft philosophy as he prepares to make the No 1. overall selection in the '21 draft. Finally, hear from scout James Bonnici, who signed undrafted free agent Mike Brosseau and look back at his game winning home run for the Rays in game 5 of the ALDS.

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White Sox to sign Yoelquis Cespedes, Rays prospect Xavier Edwards, 2018 redraft

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:55:38 -0000

Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff discuss the report that the White Sox will sign No. 1 international prospect Yoelquis Cespedes and where he fits into the organization. Jonathan catches up with Xavier Edwards and talks about his first season in the Rays organization. Jim and Jonathan redraft the top 10 picks of the 2018 Draft class. Plus, they look back at each team's no. 1 prospect from 2015 and answer your questions.

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The 2021 Draft Top 100

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:16:36 -0000

The Draft Top 100 Prospects list is out, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff cover everything you need to know about the 2021 Draft class. In addition to analyzing the top players on the list and breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of the class, they look at which schools and areas are best represented and examine the top tools in the Top 100. We also hear from the No. 1 and 2 players on the list: Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker and Texas high school shortstop Jordan Lawlar.

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Rangers-White Sox Trade Breakdown, Pirates GM Ben Cherington and a Rule 5 Draft Preview

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:15:58 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the White Sox-Rangers trade involving Lance Lynn and two prospects, Dane Dunning and Avery Weems. Jonathan talks to Pirates GM Ben Cherington about having the No. 1 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Plus, the gang previews this week’s Rule 5 Draft and answers your questions.

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A 2021 mock draft, Rockies-Reds trade breakdown and a look back at Winter Meetings blockbusters

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:56:18 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff conduct a mock draft of the first 10 picks of 2021 and discuss why Kumar Rocker may not go No. 1. They then discuss the changing landscape in the Minor Leagues and break down the prospects dealt in last week’s trade between the Rockies and Reds. Finally, the trio looks back at memorable trades made during the Winter Meetings and discusses whether there will be any elite prospects dealt this December. Plus, we answer your questions.

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40-Man Roster Decisions, Padres Pitching Prospect Luis Patiño and a potential Snell trade

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:58:13 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss which prospects made their team’s 40-man roster and which ones are eligible for the Rule 5 Draft.MLB.com National Reporter Jesse Sanchez chats with Padres pitching prospect Luis Patiño about his offseason workout routine in Colombia, and Padres director of player development Sam Geaney discusses Patiño’s makeup and the progress he made this season. Finally, the trio discusses what a potential Blake Snell trade could look like and answers your questions.

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Marlins' Glass-breaking Hire, Updates on “The Martian” and Luis Rodriguez

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:02:12 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are joined by MLB.com National Reporter Jesse Sanchez to talk about Miami's hiring of Kim Ng as the first female general manager of a team in a North American major sports league and the state of the Marlins as she takes the reins. The quartet also discusses Yankees prospect Jasson "The Martian" Dominguez and Dodgers 18-year-old prospect Luis Rodriguez. Finally, get an update on Wander Franco & Julio Rodriguez playing the Dominican Winter League.

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Scouts Honor – Meet the Scouts who discovered the 2020 Rookies of the Year

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:34:37 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the AL and NL rookies of the year, discuss who are the frontrunners for the 2021 ROY races and chat with scouts who drafted this year’s winners. Jim is joined by John Wiedenbauer, who scouted and helped sign the AL Rookie of the year Kyle Lewis, and Jonathan catches up with Harvey Kuenn Jr., who scouted the NL Rookie of the year Devin Williams. Then, in a tribute to the late Alex Trebek, the trio play Rookie of the year themed Pipeline Jeopardy

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Homegrown Dodgers lead to WS Crown, VP of Amateur Scouting Billy Gasparino joins show

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:18:47 -0000

Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff swing into the offseason as they look back at the homegrown talent that led to the Dodgers’ World Series victory. Jim chats with Dodgers VP of amateur scouting Billy Gasparino about his role in building the club’s young talent. The group discusses which teams are poised to make the biggest turnaround next year and predict what players will be in MLB’s Top 10 Prospects at the end of 2021 season. Finally, they light up the Hot Stove to discuss which players received qualifying offers, how that affects the Draft and answer your questions.

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Just how good is Randy Arozarena?

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:40:33 -0000

Jim Callis, Jason Ratliff and Mike Rosenbaum put the World Series in a prospect context by discussing the ongoing heroics of Randy Arozarena and where he would rank among the best postseason rookies of all time. Does his performance merit him soaring up MLB Pipeline's Rays Top 30 Prospects list and the overall Top 100? After that, Jason tests Jim and Mike with a quiz on past scouting reports of current World Series participants. The guys also discuss instructional league with a focus on Nationals pitchers and open the reader mailbag to answer a question about relief prospects.

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The World Series and Jazz

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:44:34 -0000

Jonathan Mayo, Jason Ratliff and Mike Rosenbaum dig into the World Series as only the Pipeline crew can (though they did make their predictions), looking at how the Dodgers and Rays were built and ranking the World Series players as prospects. Mayo does a deep dive into how the Rays acquired postseason hero Randy Arozarena and interviews Marlins rookie Jazz Chisholm.

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Scouts honor

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:12:18 -0000

On this week's Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk about the rookies still making headlines in the postseason, led by the Rays' Randy Arozarena and the Braves' Ian Anderson. The trio really dig into the story of how Anderson was scouted and became the No. 3 overall pick of the Braves back in 2016 before Jim interviewed Rays Scout James Bonnici, the scout who signed ALDS hero Mike Brousseau. Sights turned to next year's Draft as the 2021 Draft order has been set before finishing off with a question from fans about Dodgers catching prospect Keibert Ruiz.

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Twins Prospect Alex Kirilloff; Top Rookie Postseason performances and a Statcast Rookie Roundup

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 22:03:34 -0000

Twins prospect Alex Kirilloff joins the Pipeline Podcast this week and he and Jonathan Mayo discuss playing at the Twins alternative site, making the postseason roster and then making history by getting his first hit during his MLB debut in the postseason. Mayo, Jason Ratliff and Mike Rosenbaum break down other rookies making impressions this postseason. The trio also looks in-depth how these postseason teams were built and which Draft class has the biggest impact among playoff teams. Also, Mike discusses his article ranking the top rookies through statcast metrics. Plus, they answer your questions.

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The Postseason Cometh!

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:38:48 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have all things at the intersection of prospects and the MLB playoffs covered, starting with a look at how all 10 top farm systems two years ago are in the postseason now. The trio make their postseason selections, look at rookies who both have made playoff contributions in the past and could impact the postseason this year, looking closely at a pair of surprising Top 100 callups in the Twins’ Alex Kirilloff and the Rays’ Shane McClanahan. After discussing the Top 25 rookies list, they looked at the change in rookie eligibility rules and the Draft date before finishing off by dipping into the mailbag to answer your questions.

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Rage Week: Potential No. 1 pick Kumar Rocker; ranking rookies; Callis and Mayo bet

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:53:08 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss their ranking of 2020's rookies and the rage it incites among readers. Vanderbilt Ace and potential No. 1 Draft pick Kumar Rocker joins the show. The guys discuss the MLB debuts of Garrett Crochet and Mickey Moniak, Jim and Jonathan's bet about Moniak vs. Zach McKinstry, and rookies who could make an impact this postseason. Plus, they answer your questions.

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A Look Ahead to the 2021 Draft, Rookie Power Rankings, Standouts in Alternate Camps

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:55:15 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the best college and high school prospects for the 2021 Draft and explain how the pandemic has affected scouting. They also reveal a new No. 1 player on the Rookie Power Rankings, discuss Rangers catcher Sam Huff's MLB debut, discuss the most exciting prospects in each team's alternate camp and answer your questions.

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Mariners Prospect Taylor Trammell, MLB’s Hottest Rookies and a look toward the 2021 Draft

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:20:39 -0000

On this week’s episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, recently traded Mariners prospect Taylor Trammell joins the show. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the most improved farm systems in baseball. Plus, find out who joins Rays Outfielder Randy Arozarena among MLB’s hottest rookies. The guys also look toward the 2021 MLB Draft after last week’s Perfect Game All-American Classic. Finally, the trio discusses Jonathan’s roundtable with five MLB Black Scouts which can be found on mlb.com/pipeline.

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Top prospects dealt at the Trade Deadline

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:08:09 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into the Trade Deadline and all of the prospects who changed teams as a result, then touch on how trades and the 2020 Draft impact the new farm system rankings. From there, the trio discuss the latest Rookie Power Rankings and examine the Rookie of the Year races before looking at the big league debuts of top prospects like the Braves’ Ian Anderson and the Yankees’ Deivi Garcia while looking forward to the debut of Ke’Bryan Hayes of the Pirates.

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The Year of the Prospect!

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:47:41 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo talk about the vast quantities of top-tier prospects who have been called up and are currently in the big leagues, as well as the reasons why this is the “Year of the Prospect.” Jim and Jonathan go through the Top 100 prospects who have made their debuts in just the last week alone before discussing the hottest rookies in the game, starting with Rookie of the Year candidates Kyle Lewis and Jake Cronenworth. The duo wraps up the episode by looking into a crystal ball for ideas on which prospects might get traded before the Trade Deadline.

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Breaking down top 100 prospects who have made their debut

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:59:51 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talked about all the Top 100 prospects who have made their big league debuts this year, from recent callups like the Cardinals’ Dylan Carlson, the Phillies’ Alec Bohm and Keibert Ruiz of the Dodgers to looking ahead to the debuts of Tigers top pitching prospects Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal. The trio also dug into the most recent Rookie Power Rankings, lead once again by Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis before finishing up with discussing whether Reid Detmers of the Angels will, and should, be the first 2020 draftee to make the big leagues this season.

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Breaking down the hottest rookies this season

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:40:59 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast Jim Callis, Mike Rosenbaum and Jason Ratliff take a look at some of the hottest rookies in the big leagues, including Padres’ Jake Cronenworth, Dodgers’ Dustin May and Oakland lefty Jesus Luzardo. They also discuss the debuts of right-handers Luis Patino (Padres) and Spencer Howard (Phillies). The crew digs into some Statcast numbers to help identify what’s behind the strong starts of relievers Josh Staumont (Royals), Jordan Romano (Blue Jays) and Devin Williams (Brewers), and they wrap up the show by looking at some of the top performers from the East Coast Pro Showcase and the Area Code Games.

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Breaking down the new Top 100 Prospects list

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:38:29 -0000

On this week’s episode of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the newly unveiled Top 100 list that features 13 members of the 2020 Draft class. The trio discuss which teams now have the most players on the Top 100 and how that might impact their standing on the farm system rankings before looking at prospects -- both elite-level and lesser-known -- who have come up to make an impression in the big leagues during the early stages of the 2020 season.

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Looking at the big league debuts of top prospects, rookies who are off to fast starts

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:23:26 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down all things Major League debut-related, from Kyle Lewis’ power output to Tyler Stephenson’s home run in his first big league at-bat on the offensive side and from Brady Singer’s first big league start for the Royals to what to expect from the Blue Jays’ Nate Pearson on the mound. Stephenson’s debut sparked a conversation about the difficulty in drafting and developing high school catching and the podcast also turned from guys who are on big league rosters to those who aren’t, focusing on two Brendans in the Top 100: Brendan Rodgers of the Rockies and the Rays’ Brendan McKay. Things wrapped up with Callis discussing his interview (now on MLB.com) with who he feels is the most interesting man in the 2020 Draft: Landon Knack.

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Breaking down prospects to watch on Opening Day and prospects worth waiting for

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:33:44 -0000

With the 2020 season about to get started and summer camps winding down, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff spent most of this week’s Pipeline Podcast talking about prospects in camp and their chances to impact the big leagues this year, starting with the news that National League Rookie of the Year favorite Gavin Lux will not start the year with the Dodgers. They discussed prospects who have impressed, like White Sox outfielder Luis Robert and Blue Jays right-hander Nate Pearson, and some who have gotten hurt, like Julio Rodriguez of the Mariners and A.J. Puk of the A’s. The trio touched on where Draft signings stood before Jonathan interviewed Red Sox infield prospect Jeter Downs.

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Breaking down Opening Day rosters and looking ahead to the 2021 Futures Game

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:50:56 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talked about prospects who could land on Opening Day rosters, candidates for Rookie of the Year and guys who have impressed in summer camp. They also looked ahead to who they’d like to see in the 2021 Futures Game before wrapping up with a look at the 2020 Draft signing landscape.

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Breaking down the 2020 draft signings, Top 10 prospect draft, and farm system rankings

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:39:31 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start by talking about players they would’ve loved to see in this year’s Futures Game had it taken place, along with who they would’ve been excited to watch in the PDP League and High School All-Star Game that became a part of All-Star Weekend last year in Cleveland. The trio provided an update on 2020 Draft signings, focusing on some intriguing off-the-radar high school signees by some teams. They broke down the recent Top 10 prospects draft held with colleague Mike Rosenbaum, looked at the farm system rankings Pipeline did according to left-handed and right-handed pitching and finished up by making 2020 Rookie of the Year predictions.

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Breaking down which prospects will be joining the 60-man player pool and which farm system has most talent

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:05:26 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Mike Rosenbaum and Jason Ratliff discuss the cancelation of the Minor League season, prospects who were named to their teams’ 60-man player pools, which 2020 Draft picks we’ll see in the big leagues first and which farm systems have the most talent among their middle-infield prospects. They also look at baseball’s best switch-hitting prospects -- a list led Tampa Bay’s Wander Franco, Baltimore’s Adley Rutschman and 17-year-old Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez – and a couple of record-breaking Draft signings.

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Breaking down the return of baseball and the impact on future prospects

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:53:33 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the announcement of a return to baseball and how it might impact prospects and player development, they look at the top performers in the PG National Showcase and break down the recent look at the top farm systems based on talent at catcher. The podcast concludes with Jonathan’s interview with Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez.

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2020 MLB Draft Recap: What team got the best haul? Biggest surprises and best picks from the class and more

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 03:11:15 -0000

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff reconvene for the first post-Draft Pipeline Podcast to break down their favorite picks and the most surprising selections from the Draft. They also discussed which teams had the best Draft hauls, previewed an upcoming story about each team’s first pick from the 2017 Draft, looked ahead at the 2021 Draft class and finished with a discussion about the non-drafted free agent landscape this summer.

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Predicting the top of the 2020 Draft, "Tools-Twins" and a conversation with with top high school prospect Zac Veen

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:13:56 -0000

Just days before the Draft, the Pipeline Podcast crew – Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff – assembled to talk about the upcoming Draft broadcast, discuss the top of the Draft, particularly Spencer Torkelson, and broke down “tools twins,” looking at current Draft prospects and how they compared grades-wise to draftees in years past. Jason then sprung a pop Draft quiz on Jim and Jonathan before Jim’s interview with top high school prospect Zac Veen.

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Latest buzz surrounding the 2020 Draft, the scouting story of Charlie Blackmon and a conversation with University of Minnesota RHP Max Meyer

Thu, 28 May 2020 02:06:45 -0000

Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo discuss the best Draft classes of all time, the unsual scouting story of Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon and the latest buzz surrounding the first round of this year’s Draft. Jim then talks to University of Minnesota right-hander Max Meyer, who most project to be a top 10 pick.

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Breaking down best draft classes and an interview with Texas A&M lefty Asa Lacy

Wed, 20 May 2020 22:53:33 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into Draft history and talk about some of the best Draft classes for teams over the years as well as a look at how the 2010 Draft should’ve have gone with some hindsight. They also look at the top two-way Draft prospects, past and present before discussing the most recent mock draft buzz. Texas A&M lefty Asa Lacy, considered to be the top pitching prospect in the class, chats with Jim to close out the pod.

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Top 200 Draft prospects, latest mock, best OF prospects of the 2000s

Wed, 13 May 2020 22:58:57 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the new Top 200 Draft Prospects list, some of the most intriguing players from the 150-200 range and some similarly ranked players from recent Drafts who have become early picks. They also look at Jim’s latest mock draft and each team’s best outfield prospect of the past 20 years.

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No. 1 pick: Spencer Torkelson vs. Austin Martin and more Draft talk

Thu, 07 May 2020 01:14:18 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discussed what scouting execs had to say about whether Spencer Torkelson or Austin Martin should be the No. 1 Draft pick, identified the best small-school Draft prospects, past and present, and played the tools comp game, looking at current and past Draft prospects.

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Breaking down International Prospect List and 2020 MLB Draft

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:51:10 -0000

Jason Ratliff, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo are joined by Jesse Sanchez to break down his newly released Top 30 International Prospects list, led by Yoelqui Cespedes. Then the trio turned their attention to the Draft, which now looks like it will take place on June 10 and analyzed Jonathan's first mock draft of the first round.

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Breaking down the new Top 150 Draft Prospects and an interview with Adley Rutschman

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:50:45 -0000

Jason Ratliff, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down the new Draft Top 150 prospects rankings and also take a look at the best shortstop prospects over the past 20 years.

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Callis and Mayo's Top 20 Picks

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:15:36 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jason Ratliff, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo dive into the 2020 Draft as they work on their Draft rankings. Jim and Jonathan did a self-draft, taking turns for the top 20 picks based on who they would want, not what they think teams will do.

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Analyzing Pipeline Prospect Quizzes; Vlad Jr. vs. Franco

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:40:15 -0000

On this week’s Pipeline Podcast, Jason Ratliff, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo talk about the Pipeline Prospect quiz and how they did in naming the top prospect from each organization. Speaking of prospect quizzes, the trio dove into Jim’s story comparing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Wander Franco, and what scouts in the industry had to say about the duo. They also looked at the top second base prospects for each team and teased Jonathan’s story about ranking the No. 1 prospects from over the years of MLB.com rankings (2004-2020).

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Breaking down the "expert drafts" and top first base prospects

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 03:18:53 -0000

Jason Ratliff, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo are joined by Pipeline colleague Mike Rosenbaum to discuss the “experts draft” they held. They also talked about the top first base prospects for each organization and the terrific series about scouts by Alexis Brudnicki before closing out with Jonathan’s interview with Twins prospect Royce Lewis.

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The '20 Draft, all-time prospect teams, comparing Top 100s

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:59:43 -0000

Jason Ratliff, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo talk about the new deal for the MLB Draft, while also disussing Jim and Jonathan’s all-time all-prospect teams, MLB Pipeline’s picks for best catching prospects for each team this century and how their Top 100 measures up when compared to other Top 100 prospects lists put out by colleagues and competitors.

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Prospects who will be creating buzz in 2022

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:22:57 -0000

On today’s Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff look ahead to 2022 and some prospects who will be generating buzz a couple years down the road. They discuss a big recent international signing (Yhoswar Garcia with the Phillies) and the news that Yoenis Cespedes’ younger brother Yoelqui is now on the market. They also consider how the coronavirus and the suspension of the season could impact the Draft.

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Breaking down the Top 30 prospects for each club

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:57:57 -0000

Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis break down the new Top 30 farm system rankings, talk about their favorite guys who just missed the top 30 team rankings list and discuss their favorite parts of traveling around the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues.

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Prospects in Spring Training to get excited about

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:06:37 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo), as well as Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ, discuss which prospects they are most looking forward to seeing in Spring Training, especially ones that they haven’t seen before, including Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez and Giants SS Marco Luciano, among others. Then, they review which prospects in big league camp they are most intrigued to see compete for a job, including Blue Jays RHP Nate Pearson, Astros RHP Forrest Whitley, Twins SS Royce Lewis, Angels OF Jo Adell and D-backs C Daulton Varsho.

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Reviewing the real Mookie Betts trade, the fastest prospects in the Minors and which prospects have the best fastballs

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:37:29 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo), as well as Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ, discuss the finalized deal between the Dodgers and Red Sox that sent Mookie Betts west and netted Boston prospects Jeter Downs and Connor Wong. Then they review the deal that sent Brusdar Graterol to the Dodgers and the Minor Leaguers involved in that trade, Luke Raley and Jair Camargo. Next, they debate which of the 30 prospects listed as the faster players in each organization is actually the definitive fastest. Finally, they review the best fastballs in the Minor Leagues.

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Mookie Betts trade reaction and intriguing close-to-Top 100 prospects

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:34:31 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo), as well as Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ, discuss the reported trade between the Red Sox, Dodgers and Twins that is sending Mookie Betts to LA. They also touch on the reported trade that is sending Joc Pederson from the Dodgers to the Angels, and the interesting young OF prospect Andy Pages that is expected to be involved. Finally, they review three young pitching prospects who were not quite on the Top 100 list but could be with a strong 2020: White Sox RHP Jonathan Stiever, Twins RHP Jhoan Duran and Rockies LHP Ryan Rolison.

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New Top 100 List Discussion and Starling Marte Trade Reaction

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:39:59 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo), as well as Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ, discuss the 2020 Top 100 prospect list and the process behind how the list gets put together, including: why Wander Franco was the unanimous no. 1 overall prospect; the most likely candidates to be no. 1 on the 2021 list; where the 2019 Draft class slotted into the list; which Brewers prospect was closest to cracking to the Top 100; which team’s group of Top 100 prospects is most intriguing; comparing Yankees RHP prospects Clarke Schmidt and Deivi Garcia; and more! Finally, they touch on this week’s trade between the Pirates and D-backs which netted Pittsburgh two very young high-upside prospects, SS Liover Peguero and RHP Brennan Malone.

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Reviewing the Top 10 2B, SS, 3B, and OF Lists

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:23:57 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo), as well as Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ, discuss the last four Top 10 positional lists in the lead-up to the reveal of the 2020 Top 100 prospects. First, they discuss the 2B list and the nature of putting together a list of the best prospects at a position that is rarely a player’s first choice, Nick Solak’s strong MLB Debut and the upside of Aaron Bracho. Next, they slide across the diamond and cover the shortstops, including many of the highest-ceiling prospects in the Minors. But which of them is most likely to actually stay at shortstop long-term? Then, they discuss the top third base prospects in baseball, why the top half of the list could go in any order and why Bobby Dalbec might be a bit underrated. Finally, they review the top outfield prospects, the deepest position on the new Top 100, and which players not currently on the Top 10 list could comfortably be included this time next year.

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Reviewing the Top 10 RHP, LHP, C and 1B Lists

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:57:25 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ review the first four positional Top 10 lists. First, they discuss the Top 10 right-handed pitchers list, including Spencer Howard’s breakout, comparing Casey Mize and Nate Pearson and the right-handers that just barely missed the list, like Logan Gilbert. Then they move to the southpaws, covering Tarik Skubal’s meteoric rise, recently traded Matthew Liberatore and the hard-throwing Brailyn Marquez. Next, they delve into the top catching prospects in baseball, including Francisco Alvarez’s aggressive ranking, Sam Huff’s Futures Game-driven breakout, Daulton Varsho’s ranking and why Tyler Stephenson just missed. Finally, they check in on the top first base prospects in the game, including Andrew Vaughn being in his own tier, Triston Casas’ development and the Rockies having three players on one positional list.

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Angels OF prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh; Padres OF Taylor Trammell and Reds C Tyler Stephenson

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:42:51 -0000

From the 2020 Rookie Program in Miami, MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ are joined by two pairs of prospect friends. First, they sit down with Angels OF prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh to discuss the first time they played each other in high school, what they like most about each other’s games and the likely possibility of soon joining Mike Trout in the Anaheim outfield. Then, they are joined by Padres OF Taylor Trammell and Reds C Tyler Stephenson to discuss their longtime friendship dating back to their high school days in Atlanta, playing together in the Reds system, the drama surrounding Trammell’s trade to San Diego, how much they still keep in touch despite no longer being in the same organization and reliving Trammell’s unique Futures Game experiences.

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Kluber for Clase trade, 2020 Draft fun facts, and prospect wishes for 2020

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:24:52 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss RHP Sterling Sharp being selected in the Rule 5 Draft, the many sides of the Corey Kluber to Texas trade (especially former Rule 5 pick Delino DeShields Jr.), some of the best fun facts about the top of the 2020 Draft class, and conclude the final Pipeline pod of 2019 with one prospect wish for the 2020 season, both of which involve outfield prospects in the AL West.

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The Draft goes to Omaha, prospects on the move in Hot Stove trades, and the Rule 5 Draft

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 03:53:25 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo), as well as Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the news that the MLB Draft will be moving to Omaha, the site of the College World Series, and how that will change the way the Draft looks and feels for the better. Next, they discuss the latest Hot Stove trades involving prospects, including the Padres/Rays trade, the Angels/Orioles trade, the Angels/Giants trade, and the White Sox/Rangers trade. Finally, they discuss the Rule 5 Draft and how the new 26-man roster could affect teams’ motivation to select players.

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A fresh 2020 Draft Top 100 and reacting to the Padres/Brewers swap

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:12:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo), as well as Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the latest edition of the Top 100 Draft prospects for the 2020 Draft. They review the clear top tier of RHP Emerson Hancock, 1B Spencer Torkelson, and SS Austin Martin; the strengths (college pitching) and weaknesses (high school position players) of the class, the guys in the 50-100 range who could rise in the spring, the Draft stock of Blaze Jordan, and more. Finally, they touch on last week’s trade between San Diego and Milwaukee which saw two recently graduated prospects, Trent Grisham and Luis Urias, change teams.

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Remembering Bellinger as a prospect, Angels and Giants systems on the rise, and drafting the best prospect athletes

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:42:49 -0000

Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ joins MLB Pipeline's MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) to look back at NL MVP Cody Bellinger’s days as a prospect. They highlight his time as a lanky high schooler in Arizona and rise to one of the best prospects in baseball in the 2016 Arizona Fall League. Then, the guys turn to the State of the System series and discuss two farm systems on the rise, the Angels and the Giants. Finally, using a recent article on the best athletes from all 30 farm systems, they each draft three players who they believe are the best athletes in the Minors.

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Alonso and Alvarez Win ROY, 2020 ROY Contenders, Baldelli’s Prospect Past, and the Verlander Draft Saga

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:03:32 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the vastly different ascents of sluggers Pete Alonso and Yordan Alvarez from their days as amateurs to Rookie of the Year winners. Then, they take a look back at AL Manager of the Year Rocco Baldelli’s past as an elite Draft prospect from Rhode Island in 2000. Finally, Jonathan tells a story of seeing an epic showdown between 2004 first-round picks Justin Verlander and Justin Orenduff, and Jim explains the complex behind-the-scenes story of why the Padres chose not to take Verlander with the no. 1 pick.

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World Series Reflections and AFL Wrap-up

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 01:06:56 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss their reflections on the 2019 postseason and the Nationals becoming World Series champions, including the journeys of Stephen Strasburg, Ryan Zimmerman and the 2005 Draft, and the long-time connection between Mike Rizzo and Max Scherzer. Then, the guys put a bow on the 2019 AFL season with a discussion on some of the biggest breakout players and top Statcast performers, including Rangers RHP Nick Snyder, D-backs SS Geraldo Perdomo, Reds C Tyler Stephenson, and Mets SS Andres Gimenez.

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Ranking World Series Stars as Prospects, Greg Deichmann’s AFL Power Surge, and Interviews with Ashton Goudeau and Luke Raley

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:44:34 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss Jim’s article ranking the players in the 2019 World Series based on how highly rated they were as prospects, and focus specifically on the prospect development of Stephen Strasburg, Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman, and Juan Soto. Then, the guys discuss Athletics OF prospect Greg Deichmann and how he is running away with the Arizona Fall League HR title. Finally, we hear interviews with this week’s AFL Pitcher and Player of the Week – first, Rockies RHP Ashton Goudeau, and then, Twins OF Luke Raley.

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Fall Stars Recap, Postseason Stars as Prospects, and Interviews with Brandon Marsh and Sterling Sharp

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:41:42 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss a wide variety of topics from the Fall League to the postseason. First, they review a few standouts from the Fall Stars Game, including Rangers RHP Cole Uvila and his spectacularly-high spin rate, and Reds C Tyler Stephenson’s big power. Next, they discuss the recent ejection of Giants prospect Jacob Heyward for arguing balls and strikes with the robot umpir, and how the electronic strike zone has worked thus far in the Fall League. Then, they take a look back on the prospect journeys of current postseason heroes, including a couple excellent Howie Kendrick stories from Jonathan, and the unusual signing stories of super-aces Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer. Finally, we hear two interviews with a couple Arizona Fall League standouts: Jonathan talks to Angels OF prospect Brandon Marsh, then Jordan sits down with Nationals pitching prospect Sterling Sharp.

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Fall Stars Game Preview, Prospects on Team USA, and Phillies prospect Connor Seabold

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:48:00 -0000

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The Postseason, Updates from the Fall League, and Interview with Owen Miller

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 23:04:19 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) discuss the 2019 Postseason getting under way and how each team was built. Callis and Mayo make their predictions on who they think will win the World Series and whether or not Clayton Kershaw needs to be dominant to cement his legacy. Next, they give an update from the Arizona Fall League, discussing their early breakout candidates. Finally, we hear an interview from Padres prospect Owen Miller.

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The ROY Race, AFL Sleepers, and an Interview with Forrest Whitley

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 02:37:02 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the 2019 AL and NL Rookie of the Year races, including the historic seasons of Yordan Alvarez and Pete Alonso, the loaded NL rookie class, and comparing Alonso’s rookie year to Aaron Judge’s 2017 campaign. Next, they discuss two other rookies having big Septembers, Mariners OF Kyle Lewis, and Rockies OF Sam Hilliard. Then, they cover three intriguing Arizona Fall League sleepers: Blue Jays RHP Jackson Rees, Cardinals OF Conner Capel, and Dodgers RHP Marshall Kasowski. Finally, we hear an interview from the AFL with Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley, who discusses his second trip to the AFL, and how he has dealt with adversity over the last two seasons.

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The Fall League begins, Biggest Top 100 Movers, and Projecting the Rookies

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:01:57 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the Arizona Fall League getting under way in Phoenix, where 20 of the Top 100 prospects will be participating over the next six weeks. Jonathan discusses a few early impressions from Opening Day, including the incredible batting practice and infield practice of Pirates SS Oneil Cruz. Then, the guys discuss some of the biggest risers and fallers on the final Top 100 prospects list of the 2019 season, including Twins OF Trevor Larnach, Mariners OF Julio Rodriguez, Nationals SS Luis Garcia, and D-backs OF Kristian Robinson. Next, they discuss Jim’s article projecting the future value of the top rookies that graduated off prospect lists this year. Finally, Jonathan interviews two of the more intriguing Fall League participants about their seasons, Royals LHP Daniel Tillo, and Braves OF Trey Harris.

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Prospect Team of the Year, Nico Hoerner’s Surprising Debut, and Jesus Luzardo Gets the Call

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:04:23 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss some of the most notable members the recently announced MLB Pipeline Prospect Team of the Year, including Josh Rojas, Joe Ryan, Jared Walsh, and Daulton Varsho. Next, they cover the surprise call-up if Cubs INF Nico Hoerner, the first player from the 2018 Draft to reach the big leagues, how he managed to speed through the Minors at such a wild pace, and which 2018 Draftee is most likely to be the next one to make their debut. Finally, they discuss the A’s decision to call up LHP Jesus Luzardo, and how much we can expect him to help Oakland down the stretch.

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Hitter/Pitcher of the Year, 20-20 Seasons, and Rays RHP prospect Shane Baz

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:32:06 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the recently announced MLB Pipeline Hitting and Pitching Prospect of the Year awards, won by White Sox OF Luis Robert and Padres LHP MacKenzie Gore respectively. They discuss why Robert edged out Dodgers INF Gavin Lux for the award, and how his monster season really showed what all the fuss was about when he originally signed with the White Sox. Then, they review Gore’s outstanding season and why he beat out a few other exciting arms that may have had slightly better statistical seasons. Next, they review the 10 Minor League players who joined the 20 HR/20 SB club in 2019, and which of those prospects are most intriguing going forward. Finally, Jordan is joined by Rays pitching prospect Shane Baz to discuss his season in the Midwest League, being teammates with #1 overall prospect Wander Franco, being the youngest pitcher in the upcoming Arizona Fall League, who he is excited to play with and against in the AFL, and more.

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Fall League Roster Reactions and the Top College 2020 Draft Prospects

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:19:40 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the recently released Arizona Fall League rosters, which feature 20 of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects and a ton of other young talent. The guys discuss which Fall League players they are most excited to see, including Mariners OF Julio Rodriguez, Pirates SS Oneil Cruz, Rays RHP Shane Baz, White Sox OF Blake Rutherford, Astros RHP Forrest Whitley, Padres C Luis Campusano, Red Sox OF Jarren Duran, and many more. Next, they discuss Jim’s list of the top 15 college prospects for the 2020 Draft, how Nick Gonzales played his way onto the list, the potential of Cole Wilcox and C.J. Van Eyk, and more.

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High School 2020 Draft prospects, Adley Rutschman gets promoted, and a new-look Arizona Fall league

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:40:01 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss where the 2020 high school Draft class stands as the summer showcase events have wrapped up, and why RHP Jared Kelley (Refugio, TX) earned the top spot on Jim’s list of the top 15 HS prospects. Next, they discuss the #1 overall pick in the 2018 Draft Adley Rutschman’s recent callup to Class-A Delmarva and how quickly he could move up the Minor League ladder. Then, they cover the return of Red Sox LHP prospect Jay Groome, and where he may factor in among the best left-handed pitching prospects in baseball should his stuff fully return post-surgery. Finally, the guys discuss the new Arizona Fall League schedule and name a few guys that they are most excited to see participate in the AFL.

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2019 Draftees, pitching prospects, and ROY races

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 23:29:23 -0000

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Big league debuts, top farm systems, and Jazz Chisholm

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 20:16:54 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) discuss the big league debuts of Bo Bichette, Dustin May and Isan Diaz. They dive into the top three farm systems from the newly released Top 15 Farm System Rankings and talk about the Marlins and D-backs' farm system improvements. Finally, Jonathan Mayo sits down with new Marlins prospect Jazz Chisholm, who was traded from the D-backs at the Trade Deadline.

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Midseason Top 100, prospects traded at the Deadline, and Dylan Carlson

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:11:36 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the recently updated Top 100 prospect list, some of the biggest risers, including Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez, and which 2019 Draftees were most interesting to try to rank, including Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. Then, the guys cover some of the prospects moved at the Trade Deadline, including new Padres OF Taylor Trammell, new Mets pitchers Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods-Richardson, as well as a couple under-the-radar prospects who changed teams. Finally, Jonathan talks to Cardinals OF Dylan Carlson about his breakout season, his dad being his high school coach, his Futures Game experience, and one unexpected thing he struggles with off the field.

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7/16/17: Fascinating Callups and High School All-Star Games

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:50:16 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss some of the more interesting recent callups, including the long journey for Royals OF Bubba Starling, the unprecedented story of Cubs INF Robel Garcia, whether Rays LHP/DH Brendan McKay should keep trying to hit, and the fast-tracking of Padres RHP Andrés Muñoz. Then, they delve into the rosters for the upcoming Under Armour and Perfect Game All-American Games featuring some of the top high school prospects for the 2020 Draft.

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7/7/19: Recapping the Futures Game

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:43:28 -0000

Shortly after the conclusion of the 2019 Futures Game, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB), Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the game’s MVP, Rangers C Sam Huff, which hitters stood out during the game and batting practice, the most impressive pitching performances, how the guys felt about the new formats, and some of their favorite moments from the game on and off the field.

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7/3/19: 2019 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game Preview

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 02:39:59 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the rosters for the 2019 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, and delve into the new format, which players could steal the show, pitchers will light up the radar gun, the most unlikely inclusions on the roster, and which team may have the edge in the game. Then, Jonathan shares his thoughts on some of the best 2020 Draft prospects he’s seen down at the Prospect Development Pipeline League taking place at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, including Cam Brown, Dylan Crews, and Carson Swilling. Finally, Jonathan talks to Marlins CEO Derek Jeter about his involvement with the PDP League, his involvement in preparing the Marlins for the 2019 Draft, and more.

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6/26/19: New PDP League and Breakout Prospect Performances

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:15:01 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the brand new Prospect Development Pipeline League taking place at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, as well as which 2020 Draft prospects have been impressing the most in the first week of games, including Austin Hendrick and Mick Abel. Then, the guys discuss the Orioles signing of No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman and why fans shouldn’t worry if their favorite teams haven’t signed their top picks yet. Finally, they discuss some breakout prospect performances, including Yankees RHP Deivi Garcia, Indians 1B Bobby Bradley and Marlins RHP Zac Gallen.

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6/18/19: Updated Top 100 list

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:23:14 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ are joined by Rangers catching prospect Sam Huff, to discuss his remarkable 20-HR first half, the biggest changes he’s made over the past year, how he views himself as a defensive catcher, who he is rooting for in the College World Series and more. Then, the guys delve into the new update to the Top 100 Prospects list, including the breakouts of Yordan Alvarez and Austin Riley, the biggest risers and fallers and where the top 2019 Draft picks (Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr. and Andrew Vaughn) might slot into the list.

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6/11/19: Recapping the Draft

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 22:01:23 -0000

With the 2019 Draft officially in the books, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) as well as Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ are joined by D-backs Scouting Director Deric Ladnier to discuss Arizona’s loaded Draft class, the process of preparing for a Draft with so many picks (7 of the first 75), how satisfied he was with the balance of his Draft class, and more. Then, the guys dive into which teams besides the D-Backs had the best Drafts, which players they were surprised fell in the Draft, and which 2019 Draftees could get to the big leagues first.

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5/30/19: Countdown to the Draft

Fri, 31 May 2019 00:02:50 -0000

With the 2019 Draft just a few days away, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the process behind developing a mock draft and the fun challenges of trying to predict which players teams may prefer. Then, they cover some of the intriguing storylines going into the draft: Which pitcher will get selected first and by who? What will the D-backs’ Draft strategy be with 7 of the first 75 picks? What player could surprise us and get selected in the first round? Finally, they take a look back at the 2009 Draft that produced All-Stars Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado, and Paul Goldschmidt, and what we can learn from reflecting on a Draft a decade later.

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5/22/19: Carter Stewart's big decision and late Draft risers

Wed, 22 May 2019 23:20:26 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ are joined by Cal 1B Andrew Vaughn to discuss what he’s focused on this season after winning the Golden Spikes as a sophomore, his friendly rivalry with Adley Rutschman, the best pitchers he’s ever faced, and more. Then, the guys discuss the surprising news about 2018 1st round pick Carter Stewart’s reported decision to sign with a team in Japan, and how it affects his draft stock. Finally, they touch on some late risers in the 2019 Draft class, including Florida SS Brady McConnell, Mobile Christian HS C Ethan Hearn, Navy RHP Noah Song, Western Kentucky OF Jake Sanford, and Canadian HS OF Dasan Brown.

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5/15/19: Bobby Witt Jr.'s rise in Draft rankings and Big League Callups

Thu, 16 May 2019 02:36:38 -0000

With the Draft just a few weeks away, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ talk to Bobby Witt Jr., one of the top prospects in the 2019 Draft, about his rise to the top of the Draft rankings, the best players he’s played against, how he would fare against his Major League father Bobby Witt in his prime, and more. Then, the guys discuss the recent callups of Brewers 2B Keston Hiura, Braves 3B Austin Riley, and Rangers OF Willie Calhoun, and their expectations for the three hitters going forward in the big leagues.

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5/9/19: Top international prospects and First-Round Sleepers

Thu, 09 May 2019 19:51:51 -0000

On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo discuss this year's international crop with Jesse Sanchez. Jesse breaks down the top two players in the 2019 class, outfielder Jasson Dominguez and shortstop Robert Puason (5:28), and talks about various issues involved with evaluating international players (11:54). After that, Jim and Jonathan turn to the 2019 Draft and compare their initial attempts at forecasting the first round (23:50) as well as some of their favorite sleepers who aren't consensus first-rounders (31:00)

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5/2/19: 2019 Top 100 Draft prospects list

Fri, 03 May 2019 01:06:04 -0000

With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. officially in the big leagues, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ speculate about which prospects could be the most likely successors as the next top prospect in all of baseball, including Rays SS Wander Franco and Tigers RHP Casey Mize. They also discuss the callup of Reds’ top prospect Nick Senzel and why he may be even better than people realize. Then, the guys dive into the updated Top 100 Draft prospects list and discuss some of the most intriguing names on the list, including RHP Quinn Priester, LHP Hunter Barco, OF Maurice Hampton, OF Jerrion Ealy, 1B Michael Toglia, 2B Chase Strumpf, LHP Antoine Kelly (perhaps the most fascinating player in the draft), and OF Sammy Siani.

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4/25/19: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s MLB debut and Top 100 Draft prospects preview

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:45:37 -0000

With top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s MLB debut officially on the calendar, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss their expectations for the Blue Jays phenom and if he is still the favorite to win the AL Rookie of the Year. Next, they discuss Pirates SS prospect Cole Tucker’s remarkable debut and whether he could be in Pittsburgh for good. The, the guys debate whether Tigers RHP Casey Mize has made a case for being the best RHP prospect in baseball ahead of Astros RHP Forrest Whitley. Finally, the guys give a sneak preview for the upcoming updated Top 100 Draft prospects, and discuss some of the biggest risers in the rankings, including Hunter Bishop, Gunnar Henderson, Kody Hoese, Alek Manoah, and Jackson Rutledge.

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4/16/19: Early ROY debate and Interesting Draft Prospects

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 03:45:09 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss the early NL Rookie of the Year race between Fernando Tatis Jr. and Pete Alonso. Next, the guys cover a variety of Draft-related topics, including Texas HS 3B Brett Baty and why teams are sometimes afraid to draft 19-year-old high schoolers, whether West Virginia RHP Alek Manoah could be the first pitcher selected, Arkansas RHP Isaiah Campbell looking to become the first Major League born in Portugal since 1875, and the current Division-I home run leader, Tulane 3B Kody Hoese. Finally, they discuss a few other hot starts for prospects, including Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert, Pirates 1B Will Craig, Astros OF Yordan Alvarez, and Padres OF Buddy Reed.

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4/10/19: Hot Starts for Prospects and a Way Too Early Mock Draft

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 22:52:25 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss a few prospects off to hot starts in the Minor Leagues, including Cardinals 3B Nolan Gorman, White Sox OF Luis Robert and Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez. Next, Jonathan recaps the best Draft prospects he saw at the NHSI, including RHP Brennan Malone and SS Anthony Volpe. Finally, the guys conduct an early mock draft for the first ten picks of the 2019 Draft.

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4/4/19: Intriguing Minor League assignments for top prospects

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:58:00 -0000

With the Minor League season under way, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss which Minor League teams feature the highest volume of prospect talent, and the key ingredients to forming an exciting Minor League roster. Next, they discuss some of the more intriguing Minor League assignments, including Cubs SS Nico Hoerner, Phillies 3B Alec Bohm, Braves OF Drew Waters, Mariners OF Julio Rodriguez and Mets SS Ronny Mauricio. Finally, they discuss how high Hunter Bishop has climbed on Draft boards and the general lack of depth of pitchers at the top of the 2019 Draft class.

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3/19/19: All the latest from the Cactus and Grapefruit League

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:49:59 -0000

Spring Training remains the focus on our latest podcast, as MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down what's happening in the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues. They discuss the players they've enjoyed seeing and are looking forward to seeing, then talk about MLB Pipeline's series of demo stories and videos featuring prospects such as Tigers right-hander Casey Mize and Rockies first baseman Grant Lavigne. They also analyze how injuries will affect the development of two Top 100 Prospects, White Sox right-hander Dane Dunning and Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial, before detailing the changes coming in the Arizona Fall League this offseason.

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3/14/19: Prospects excelling this spring, positional Top 10 lists

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:58:20 -0000

Opening Day is rapidly approaching but there are still some top prospects performing well in big league camp. MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss a few exciting young players making some noise this spring, including Miami’s Sandy Alcantara, the Cubs’ Nico Hoerner, and Colorado’s Colton Welker. Then, they look at each of the positional Top 10 lists and discuss and debate which players are most likely to rise to the top of each of those lists at this time next year.

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3/7/19: Prospects shining in Spring Training

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:01:25 -0000

Spring Training is in full swing, and some of the game’s top prospects are performing quite well on the big league stage. MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss a few top prospects who have stood out in big league camp, including Pittsburgh’s Ke’Bryan Hayes, Boston’s Michael Chavis, Atlanta’s Kyle Wright and Detroit’s Daz Cameron and Casey Mize. Then, Jonathan checks in from Arizona with an update from Mariners camp, where some of the new faces like Justus Sheffield are making a strong impression. Next, the guys turn to the 2019 MLB Draft, and discuss how Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman compares to recent No. 1 Draft picks and where Cal first baseman Andrew Vaughn, the best hitter in the Draft, is most likely to be picked. Finally, they touch on a few pitchers who have risen up Draft boards early in the season, including college arms Drey Jameson and Jackson Rutledge and high school right-hander Matthew Allan

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3/1/19: The top farm systems in baseball

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 20:52:11 -0000

The San Diego Padres have the No. 1 farm system in baseball. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jordan Shusterman of @CespedesBBQ discuss what made San Diego the obvious top choice, how the system compares to other recent top farm systems and which organizations outside the Top 10 could be on the list at this time next season. Next, they discuss Jim’s Spring Training trip and some of the notable prospects he got to speak to, and who Jonathan is looking forward to seeing and talking to in Arizona. Then, they reflect on the prospect days of Manny Machado and Nolan Arenado, two star third basemen who recently signed historic contracts. Finally, the guys take turns drafting prospects who they think will be making the most noise in 2021.

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2/6/19: Prospects to watch this Spring

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:14:22 -0000

Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training next week. MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Tim McMaster discuss which prospects they’re most excited to see compete in Major League camp (1:15). Then, Jonathan and Jim draft their favorite prospects outside of the new Top 100 list (8:32).

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1/30/19: Top 100 Prospects

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:29:55 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospect list is out. Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the best prospect ever (4:18)? Who’s rising and falling on the list (12:25)? Which teams are dominating the prospect points (24:38)? MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB), Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) and Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) discuss those topics and more on this week’s podcast.

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1/24/19: Hall of Famers when they were prospects

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:43:35 -0000

Four players have been voted into Cooperstown. On this week’s podcast, Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB), Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Tim McMaster (MLB_McMaster) discuss what kind of prospects Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Mike Mussina and Edgar Martinez were (1:12). The guys then continue their trip around the diamond with MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 position lists (11:33).

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1/17/19: Top 10 Prospects - RHP, LHP, C

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:01:05 -0000

1/17/19: Top 10 Pitchers and Catchers for 2019: MLB Pipeline is unveiling its Top 10 prospects at each position, starting with pitchers and catchers. On this week’s podcast, Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo), Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) discuss how the lists came together and what stands out with the right-handers (1:10), southpaws (7:10) and backstops (17:46).

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1/10/19: Kyler Murray enters NFL draft, Rookie Career Development Program

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:37:42 -0000

Athletics 2018 first-round pick Kyler Murray is entering the NFL draft. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB), Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) discuss what it means for the Heisman Trophy winner’s baseball career (1:20). Then the guys react to the Braves winning the grievance filed by the MLB Players Association on the behalf of their 2018 first-round pick, Carter Stewart (11:30). Finally, we’ll hear Jonathan’s interviews with some of the top prospects in the game from the 2019 Rookie Career Development Program in Miami (24:48).

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1/2/19: 2019 Prospect Wish List

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:21:57 -0000

With some help from Twitter, MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster put together a prospect wish list for 2019 (1:07). The guys also chat about the most improved farm systems of 2018 (24:13).

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12/19/18: The Best Prospect Moments of 2018

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:21:51 -0000

The Pipeline podcast takes a look back at the best prospect moments of 2018, from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Olympic Stadium walk-off to the Futures Game and more (). MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) also look ahead to 2019 with some prospect New Year’s resolutions (), and they recap the biggest prospects to be traded this offseason ().

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12/11/18: Kyle Tucker on Fortnite, Astros, Winter Meetings

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 02:43:55 -0000

The Podcast heads to Las Vegas for the 2018 Winter Meetings. MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo (@jonathanmayo) and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) are joined by Astros top prospect Kyle Tucker, who was at the Winter Meetings to participate in a Fortnite tournament (0:23). Jonathan and Tim also talk about teams could still be active at the meetings, and they look ahead to the Rule 5 Draft.

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12/5/18: MLB Pipeline 2019 #1 Draft Prospect Adley Rutschman

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:53:27 -0000

MLB Pipeline released the 2019 Top 50 Draft Prospect List and Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman landed in the top spot. Rutschman joined MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB), Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) and MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) to share how he's dealt with expectations and to look ahead to 2019.

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11/28/18: New General Manager Mike Elias

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:19:45 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis and MLB.com's Tim McMaster are joined by new Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias, who shares some of his plans for the O's organization (0:38). Then Jim and Jonathan discuss the most interesting players available in next month's Rule 5 Draft (15:43). Finally, Tim, Jim and Jonathan discuss Kyler Murray's future in baseball as he makes his case for the Heisman Trophy (25:06).

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11/20/18: Breaking down the James Paxton trade, wrapping up the Fall League

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:47:50 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster break down the haul the Mariners received in the James Paxton trade, highlighted by Justus Sheffield (0:38). You’ll also hear from Buddy Reed, Jordan Yamamoto and Keston Hiura as Jim and Tim recap the Arizona Fall League championship game (12:07)

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11/14/18: Keston Hiura talks Fall League, Anteaters and more

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:01:47 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, are joined by Brewers top prospect Keston Hiura, who talks Arizona Fall League and the Brewers and participates in the “fastball” segment (:35). Then the guys look ahead to possible 2019 Rookie of the Year candidates (18:29). Finally, they discuss MLB and USA Baseball’s new creation, the PDP League, which will debut next summer (23:42).

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11/7/18: Austin Listi on his big Fall Stars Game performance

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:42:54 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, are joined by Phillies prospect Austin Listi, who starred in the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game with a three-run homer and four RBIs(:38). Listi talks about his big game and his big 2018 season, in which he made it to Double-A Reading. Then the guys talk about USA Baseball U18 National Team Director Matt Blood’s upcoming move to the professional ranks, where he’ll be the Texas Rangers’ farm director (19:15).

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10/31/18: Fall Stars Game preview

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:18:28 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster take a look back at the Red Sox’s run to another championship and the homegrown core that made it happen (:27). Then they look ahead to Saturday’s Fall Stars Game and which players could spin Arizona Fall League success into great rookie campaigns in 2019 (11:01). Finally, Jim and Tim examine to direction of the Marlins in the aftermath of the Mesa brother signings (16:25).

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10/24/18: Prospect Impact on the 2018 World Series

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:47:42 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo examine the 2018 World Series rosters for the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers. They first take a look at the many former top prospects who are playing in the Fall Classic (1:01) before talking about some of the players of humbler beginnings who are having a big impact on their teams (7:42). Later, Jim discusses how impactful the 2011 MLB Draft was on this current Red Sox team (30:12) before he and Jonathan give a final take on what the’ve seen in the Arizona Fall League (34:35).

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10/18/18: Brady Singer from instructs, Fall League update

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:15:17 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, have the latest prospect news out of Arizona. First, Callis catches up with Royals first-round Draft pick Brady Singer at instructs (:47). Then the guys discuss who has stood out early on in the Fall League (13:42). Finally, they talk about the Marlins accumulating international bonus money in the hope of landing one or both of the Mesa brothers (21:32).

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10/11/18: The Arizona Fall League is underway

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:52:34 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo is in Arizona for the start of the 2018 Arizona Fall League season. He sat down with a slew of the game's top prospects including the Astros’ Forrest Whitley (1:27), the Blue Jays’ Cavin Biggio (5:11), the D-backs’ Jazz Chisholm (9:17), the Angels’ Jam Jones (15:19) and the Cubs’ Nico Horner (19:57).

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10/4/18: Top 100 Market Corrections and reliving the first Pipeline prospect fantasy season

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 22:24:34 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, take a look at Pipeline’s latest Market Corrections – who were the biggest risers and fallers on the year-end Top 100 Prospects list? Then the guys take a look at some Arizona Fall League sleepers. The podcast finishes up with a recap of the first annual Pipeline prospect fantasy season.

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9/27/18: Cole Winn returns to talk instructs, first pro season

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:22:15 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, are joined by Rangers pitching prospect Cole Winn, who talks about his first pro summer and expectations for instructional league (:33). Then the guys look ahead to the postseason and which rookies will have the biggest impact (18:53). Finally, after the rapid turnarounds of the Braves and A’s this year: Which teams that could have a similar rise in 2019 (24:13)?

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9/20/18: Buddy Reed on 2018, and his days as a multi-sports star; Jesse Sanchez on Victor Victor Mesa

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:09:45 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, are joined by Padres prospect Buddy Reed, who talks Gators baseball, cheering on teammates and playing eight sports (0:45). MLB.com national reporter Jesse Sanchez also joins the pod after spending the week in the Dominican Republic for MLB’s inaugural Trainer Partnership Program, a new international showcase (26:48). Jesse also talks about Cuban standout Victor Victor Mesa, who was recently declared eligible to sign with a Major League team (33:20).

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9/13/18: Peter Alonso talks Mets, Gators and homers

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:09:02 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, are joined by Mets prospect and Minor League home run co-champ Peter Alonso, who talks about his great 2018 campaign, the loaded Florida Gators teams he played for and dealing with playing in New York City (:45). Then the guys look into a crystal ball to predict MLB’s top 10 prospects a year from now (20:45). They also take a shot at a WAY-too-soon 2018 re-draft (30:17).

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9/6/18: Taylor Trammell joins the pod to talk Arizona Fall League and more

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:55:31 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, are joined by Reds prospect Taylor Trammell, who talks playoff baseball, the Arizona Fall League and Georgia vs. Georgia Tech football (1:16). Trammell also fields some Twitter inquiries and, of course, our rapid-fire questions (15:38). Then the guys look back on the great seasons put together by Pipeline Hitter of the Year Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pipeline Pitcher of the Year Dylan Cease (25:47).

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8/29/18: Dean Kremer talks trade and Team Israel, Luis Urias makes his debut

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:48:48 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster are joined by Orioles’ prospect Dean Kremer to talk about his breakout 2018 season, being part of the Manny Machado trade and representing Israel in the World Baseball Classic (:35). Then Pipeline’s Mike Rosenbaum stops by to share what Padres fans should expect to see from Luis Urias, the No.22 prospect in the Pipeline Top 100 (17:00). Finally, Tim and Jonathan look back on the prep summer showcase circuit, focusing on some of the best high school talent in the Draft Class of 2019 (26:53).

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8/22/18: Jerry Manuel talks States Play Series, Michael Kopech debuts on the South side

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:14:06 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster are joined by former MLB player and manager Jerry Manuel to preview the inaugural States Play Series between California and Texas (:26). Then, Tim and Jonathan breakdown which 2019 college Draft prospects have raised their stock this summer (19:06). Finally, the guys recap a big week of Major League debuts highlighted by White Sox flamethrower Michael Kopech, the 13th-ranked prospect in the Pipeline Top 100 (26:14).

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8/15/18: Can Vlad Jr. hit .400 and what prospects will impact the pennant races

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:04:43 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, discuss Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s chances of hitting .400 this season (00:35). While Vlad Jr. is unlikely to debut in the big leagues in 2018, a handful of top prospects could make it to the show soon and guys talk about the possible pennant race impact of Justus Sheffield, Victor Robles and Jesus Luzardo (6:24). Tim, Jim and Jonathan also look back on Sunday’s Perfect Game All-American Classic and what amateur scouts were talking about after the latest summer showcase event (17:24).

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8/9/18: Twins top prospect Royce Lewis joins the podcast

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:13:42 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, welcome 2017 No. 1 overall Draft pick Royce Lewis to the podcast (:39). Royce talks Twins baseball, adjusting to the Minors and his dream car, a 2007 Toyota Camry (yes, really). Then the guys check in on 2018 Draft - picks who are off to great pro debuts (15:42), and they look back at Trade Deadline deals over the past five years that involved Top 100 prospects, ranking the prospects and declaring winners for the trades (22:20). They also check in on this summer’s showcase circuit (28:16).

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8/2/18: Trade Deadline winners, Jacob Nix on Padres’ stacked system

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:09:13 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, tell us if the Orioles got enough return in their slew of Deadline deals (:35). More Deadline coverage follows, including a look at both sides of the surprising Chris Archer trade (15:20). Padres prospect Jacob Nix also joins the show to talk about San Diego’s stacked system and his success after a late start to the 2018 season (30:15).

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7/26/18: Top 100 Prospects re-rank, Breaking down Machado trade

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:30:01 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, dive into Pipeline’s brand-new midseason top prospects lists and take a look at where the 2018 Draft picks debut (2:00). Manny Machado highlights a handful of trades with the Deadline looming, and the guys analyze the prospect hauls the O’s have received for Machado and Zach Britton (22:10). The podcast finishes up with a recap of the Under Armour All-America Game, where Bobby Witt Jr. shined again, taking MVP honors (39:20).

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7/17/18: Futures Game Recap

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:28:07 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, look back on a power-packed Futures Game that saw Reds prospect Taylor Trammell win MVP honors among a host of outstanding performances (:30). Then they discuss the big arms in the game, including Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, who lit up the radar gun, hitting 100 mph with each of his 19 fastballs (11:15). The guys finish the podcast with a recap of the High School Home Run Derby, where 2019 Draft prospects Bobby Witt Jr. and Rece Hinds battled it out in the finals of the most impressive edition of the derby yet (19:55).

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7/12/18: Breaking down the Futures Game rosters

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:38:37 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, take a closer look at the Futures Game rosters and discuss the players they are most excited to see (:42). The guys also recap the Triple-A and Eastern League All-Star Games, including Tim Tebow’s performance and his season so far (21:00). The podcast ends with a discussion about the four first-round Draft picks who did not sign professional contracts (25:50).

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6/28/18: U18 Team Trials wrap-up and who’s ready to deal at the deadline

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:03:16 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, look at the standouts from the USA Baseball Tournament of Stars and 18U Team Trials, including interviews with some of those players -- Tyler Callihan, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cade Doughty. (:49) Callis has a College World Series update from Omaha, where Oregon State and Arkansas are headed to a decisive Game 3. (18:27) The guys also look ahead to the Trade Deadline, focusing on the teams that are in the best position to deal prospects. (23:50)

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6/20/18: Tournament of Stars report, Royals deal for prospects

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:06:45 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster break down the prospect haul that the Royals received in the Kelvin Herrera trade. (:33) Then, Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo sits down with potential No. 1 overall 2019 Draft pick Bobby Witt, Jr. (14:30) and USA Baseball U18 National Team Director Matt Blood (5:21) to talk about the 2018 Tournament of Stars. Tim and Jim also give a College World Series update with tournament favorites Florida and Oregon State in trouble early. (25:35)

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6/13/18: Never too soon to look at the 2019 MLB Draft

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:21:10 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, are joined by Royals Scouting Director Lonnie Goldberg to breakdown Kansas City’s highly rated draft class (:38). Then, the guys look ahead to 2019, previewing the College World Series (15:56) and USA Baseball’s Tournament of Stars (20:54). The podcast ends with Jim and Jonathan lamenting the injuries to Shohei Ohtani and Vlad Guerrero, Jr. (31:27).

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6/7/18: 2018 Draft Fallout

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:54:11 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, recap the 2018 MLB Draft. Mets first-round pick Jarred Kelenic joins the show and shares his thoughts on Draft night (:30). The guys also debate which clubs had the best Draft (31:06), who will be the first pick to reach the Major Leagues (32:05) and who will be the top Draft prospects in 2019 (35:39).

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6/1/18: Who would Callis and Mayo draft?

Thu, 31 May 2018 18:48:37 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, get you ready for the MLB Draft (Monday-Wedneday on MLB Network & MLB.com) by sharing who they would take with the top 10 picks (16:01). The guys also discuss where potential No. 1 overall Draft pick Casey Mize will fit into the Top 100 Prospects List once he’s drafted (:52). Jim and Jonathan also make their picks for which draftees could reach the Majors and the fastest and who has the highest ceiling (8:46).

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5/25/18: Juan Soto’s meteoric rise to the Majors, Top 200 Draft Prospects

Fri, 25 May 2018 14:00:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, weigh in on the homer-filled big league debuts of Juan Soto, Willy Adames and Austin Meadows (:37). The guys also discuss when the right time is for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to make his debut (4:45). With just 10 days to go before the MLB Draft, they talk about the best tools in this year’s MLB Pipeline Top 200 Draft Prospects list (16:10).

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5/16/18: Draft prospect Cole Winn interview, Callis’ 1st mock draft

Thu, 17 May 2018 15:58:15 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, are joined by Orange Lutheran (Calif.) High School right-hander Cole Winn who’s projected to go in the first round of next month’s draft (:50). The guys go on to discuss Callis’ latest mock draft and how things are changing as the Draft approaches (12:15). Finally, Mayo looks back on his recent road trip to the Eastern League where he caught up with Blue Jays prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio and Nationals phenom Juan Soto (18:40).

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5/9/18: Casey Mize interview, Top 100 market corrections

Wed, 09 May 2018 16:49:33 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, welcome Auburn right-hander and potential No. 1 overall Draft pick Casey Mize to the podcast. They talk about Mize’s status as the Top draft prospect, pitching in the SEC and his uncanny command (:31). The guys also choose Minor League MVPs for the first month of the season in Class A, Double-A and Triple-A (15:58). Then they discuss MLB Pipeline’s market corrections to the Top 100 Prospect List (26:39). The podcast finishes with a breakdown of Mayo’s All-Ceiling Draft Prospects team (32:37).

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5/2/18 – Top 100 Draft Prospect List; Soroka, Romero set for debuts

Wed, 02 May 2018 14:00:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonthan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, break down the new Top 100 Draft Prospects list, led by Auburn right-hander Casey Mize (:40). That conversation transitioned into a look at Mayo’s first mock draft of the season (11:52). Later, the guys tell us what to expect in the Major League debuts of Braves No. 3 prospect Mike Soroka and Twins No. 2 prospect Fernando Romero (20:58).

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4/25/18: Austin Riley joins the podcast, Torres debuts in the Bronx

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonthan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, chat with Braves prospect and Pipeline Team of the Week member Austin Riley about his hot start and improved defense at the hot corner (:30). They also talk about Gleyber Torres’ big league debut with the Yankees (10:15) and Walker Buehler’s first Major League start with the Dodgers (15:24). Later they look ahead to the Top 100 Draft Prospects list, focusing on players with big helium (23:27) and big question marks (27:55).

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4/18/18: Colton Welker interview, Ronald Acuna update

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, chat with Rockies prospect and California League Player of the Week Colton Welker about his hot start and more (:58). They also discuss Ronald Acuna’s slow start and when the right time is for the Braves to promote their top prospect (13:35). Later, the guys look ahead to the MLB Draft focusing on Auburn Junior right-hander Casey Mize, who has separated himself at the top of draft boards this spring (26:07).

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4/12/18: Pipeline spotlight's Shohei Ohtani's great start, Hunter Greene's debut

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:55:04 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, examine Shohei Ohtani's amazing first week in the Majors (1:00). The guys also revisit Mayo's trip to Dayton, including his interviews with Reds prospects Hunter Greene (8:20) and Jeter Downs (15:25), and Indians prospect Will Benson (20:40). Later they discuss who has impressed them in the first week of the Minor League season (26:00) and how the 80-game suspension of Boston's Michael Chavis could impact his development (32:30).

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4/5/18: Recapping The Inaugural Pipeline Fantasy Prospect Draft

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:31:32 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, discuss the results of their first ever Pipeline Fantasy Prospect Draft. The rules of the draft were simple: those participating could only choose players from the MLB Pipeline top 100 list, as well as players from the Pipeline’s top 10 position lists. They’re also joined on the podcast by Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family BBQ (8:13), editorial producer Jason Ratliff (18:10) and Pipeline’s Mike Rosenbaum (38:56) to discuss their picks and to talk a little trash on what should be an entertaining inaugural fantasy prospect season.

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3/29/18: Live from the National High School Invitational

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:59:58 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster are on location at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. for this week’s National High School Invitational. The guys are joined by Mountain Ridge High School (Ariz.) senior southpaw Matt Liberatore after the top prep Draft prospect’s dominating performance in the tournament’s first round (:26). Then, Tom “Flash” Gordon joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the seventh annual event (6:03). Flash and Mayo break down what they’ve seen from top Draft prospects Nolan Gorman, Tristan Casas, Cole Winn, Jordyn Adams and more.

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3/23/18: Top Prospects Competing for Opening Day Rosters

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:00:33 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down Atlanta’s decision to send down No.2 overall prospect, Ronald Acuna, to the Minors. They also discuss some of the top interviews from Jonathan’s travels around Florida’s Grapefruit League (6:45) and talk about which top prospects are vying for Opening Day roster spots (21:45). Plus, the guys give their 2018 playoff predictions (32:50).

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3/14/18: Best Double-Play Duos, Minor League Rule Changes

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:30:45 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down the best double-play combos in the Minors (:50), examine some of the best prospect interviews from this year’s Cactus and Grapefruit leagues (5:30) and discuss what players have surprised this spring (22:40). The guys also share their opinions on the new Minor League extra-inning rules (28:15).

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3/8/18: Padres Prospect Gore on His Big Leg Kick, Rutherford Reflects on Tough 2017 Campaign

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 23:23:07 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster look back on Jonathan’s Cactus League travels. Padres’ prospect MacKenzie Gore talks about his big leg kick (7:00), White Sox outfielder Blake Rutherford discusses what he learned from a tough 2017 season (11:15), Rangers ’17 second-round pick Hans Crouse talks about his “Cueto shimmy” and on-field antics (15:30) and Rockies prospect and Stoneman Douglas High School graduate Colton Welker discusses how he is coping with the tragic events in his hometown (18:45).

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3/2/18: Prospect Injuries, Top 10 Organizational Rankings

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:48:17 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and MLB.com’s Tim McMaster dive into early Spring Training action. Among the topics: Serious injuries to Rays prospect Brent Honeywell and White Sox prospect Jake Burger (1:15), Tim’s recent conversations with prospects in the Grapefruit League (5:25), Jonathan’s upcoming trip to the Cactus league (10:15) and MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 organizational rankings (15:00).

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2/16/18: Questions from Cespedes Family BBQ

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:28:03 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis take on questions from Cespedes Family Barbecue’s Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman regarding the Top 100 prospects. Among the topics: whether Tyler O’Neill can get time in the Cardinals outfield (2:25); which Rays prospect will break into the Majors first (4:10); if Francisco Mejia can develop into a catcher for the Indians (7:15); where Scott Kingery fits into the Phillies infield (11:45); if Willie Calhoun will hit enough to force his way into the Rangers lineup (17:45); whether Luiz Gohara will start the season in the Braves rotation (20:20); what Walker Buehler’s 2018 campaign could look like (24:25); and where White Sox phenom Luis Robert will play this season. (29:50).

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2/8/18: Sam Geaney Interview, Top 30 Look Ahead

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:30:36 -0000

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com’s Tim McMaster, chat with Padres Director of Player Development Sam Geaney about the loaded Padres system and how the club will handle prospects like MacKenzie Gore, Fernando Tatis Jr. and others. They also discuss the upcoming team Top 30 prospect lists and pick a five-man rotation made up of only the 2018 rookie class.

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2/1/18: 2018 Top 100 Prospect List

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 23:18:00 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, discuss former No. 1 overall draft pick Mark Appel's decision to leave the game, and they explain how they assembled the latest Top 100 prospects list (6:05). They also break down the top 10 players on the list and the top farm systems (11:35), examine the biggest risers and fallers from the rankings (23:00) and talk about the most surprising prospects from the Top 100 (30:30).

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1/26/18: Mike Soroka Interview, Top 10 Position List Draft

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:26:45 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, chat with Braves pitching prospect Mike Soroka to find out what he thinks about playing in Atlanta's organization, what he feels are his greatest strengths and what he stills needs to work on. They also discuss which teams have the best farm systems and they draft a team from the players on the Top 10 position lists.

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1/18/18: Pirates Reinforce Farm System

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:59:04 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down the prospect haul that the Pirates received in the recent Gerrit Cole and Andrew McCutchen trades. They also discuss the Top 10 Prospects lists for right-handed pitchers (15:22), left-handed pitchers (21:45), and catchers (27:20).

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1/11/18: 2018 Top 100 Preview

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 22:11:07 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, lead off this edition of the podcast by previewing their 2018 Top 100 Prospects list and Top 10 position lists, which will be revealed over the next two weeks. They also discuss which player baseball executives voted as baseball's best prospect and which non-Top 10 prospect will increase his profile the most this season. They also recap some of the best interviews from last week's Rookie Career Development Program.

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1/4/18: Top Candidates for No. 1 Ranking

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 23:33:28 -0000

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, begin this week's show by taking a closer look at the Rookie Career Development Program and the players that they are most looking forward to talking to at this year's event. They also discuss the candidates for the No. 1 prospect in baseball and players who are ready to jump into the new Top 100 list.

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12/13/17: 2017 Winter Meetings

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:11:48 -0000

On this edition of the podcast, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down the prospects going back to the Marlins in the Giancarlo Stanton trade (2:15), explore the news of Shohei Ohtani having a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow (6:45), preview the upcoming Rule 5 Draft (11:25) and discuss the MLB Scouts of the Year. (19:40)

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12/7/17: 2018 Top 50 Draft List

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 23:08:58 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down the best prospects from the new 2018 Top 50 Draft List. University of Florida right-hander Brady Singer heads the rankings, followed by right-handed high school hurler Ethan Hankins and prep lefty Matthew Liberatore. The crew also discusses the Angels' signing of former Braves prospect Kevin Maitan and provides insight on next week's Winter Meetings.

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11/30/17: Two-Way Phenom: Shohei Ohtani

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:23:20 -0000

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani could be a complete game-changer for any team in the Majors next season. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down Ohtani's skillset as both an ace pitcher and an MLB-caliber hitter. They also discuss how Ohtani's success could change how other dual-threat prospects are evaluated (3:55), explain the free-agent market for the 13 prospects that the Braves lost for circumventing the international signing rules (9:50), and run down their list of the most intriguing players eligible for the Rule 5 Draft (15:15).

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11/17/17: Arizona Fall League Championship

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:00:05 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster preview the Arizona Fall League championship game, present their choice for Fall League MVP, look ahead at early 2018 Rookie of the Year candidates, discuss what teams have the right prospect package to trade for Giancarlo Stanton and discuss the prospects the Mariners gave up in a pair of trades to open up the Hot Stove season.

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11/9/17: Fall Stars Game

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:06:00 -0000

One of the highlights of every Arizona Fall League season is the annual Fall Stars Game. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down the best performers from the showcase event, including the game's MVP, No. 2 overall prospect Victor Robles. Callis talks about who he is most excited to see as he returns to Arizona for the last week of action, and he and Mayo discuss the tragic death of Red Sox catching prospect Daniel Flores.

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10/26/17: The Arizona Fall League in Full Swing

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:49:20 -0000

With the 2017 Arizona Fall League in full swing, some of the games brightest and top prospects have been getting in their extra work. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum discuss what they've seen from the Arizona Fall League so far and what stands out the most to them, along with discussing possible high school draft picks for the 2018 Draft. They also spend some time talking with Jake Gatewood of the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system about his time in the Fall League, his 2017 Minor League campaign and more.

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10/17/17: Fall League Interviews

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:21:02 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo recently caught up with some of the game's best young talent at this year's Arizona Fall League. He spoke with Brewers No. 14 prospect Monte Harrison (1:34), Cardinals No. 18 prospect Oscar Mercado (4:43), Rays No. 13 prospect Brandon Lowe (7:50), Rangers outfield prospect - and nephew of former Yankees great Paul O'Neill - Michael O'Neill (12:00), Giants No. 2 prospect Chris Shaw (14:48), Mariners No. 5 prospect Braden Bishop (18:52), Nationals No. 23 prospect Taylor Gushue (23:40) and Dodgers No. 8 prospect Will Smith (27:46) as they prepared to showcase their skills in the prestigious Fall League.

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10/6/17: Building a Winner

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:55:14 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down the many ways that this year's postseason teams were able to build their winning rosters. They also predict the World Series winner by using Wins Above Replacement (WAR) (11:55), discuss the Arizona Fall League's new extra-inning runner-placement rule (22:10) and preview which prospects they are looking forward to seeing in the Arizona Fall League (27:18).

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9/29/17: Playoff Rookie Draft

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:33:40 -0000

On this edition of the podcast, MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster try their hand at general manager and draft the best rookies from teams heading into the postseason. They also take a look back at their preseason playoff predictions and tell us which team will be crowned World Series champions.

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9/22/17: Prospects on the Rise

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:13:42 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, begin this week's episode by breaking down which pitchers and hitters have improved their stock the most during the 2017 season. Blue Jays prospect Bo Bichette is one of the players that is quickly rising up the rankings, and he joins the show to talk about becoming the first teenager since 1963 to lead the Minors in batting average. The Pipeline crew also discusses which rookies they think have the most long-term potential (16:50) and whether scouts think Shohei Ohtani will make a better pitcher or hitter in the Major Leagues (23:00).

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9/15/17: 2018 Predictions

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:53:13 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, take their best shot at predicting who the Top 10 prospects will be at the conclusion of the 2018 season (:40). The crew also discusses this year's spike in Minor League players with 20 homers and 20 steals (8:35), Willie Calhoun's MLB future (15:10) and long-time prospects like Yoan Moncada, Lucas Giolito and Byron Buxton, who have graduated to the Majors and are beginning to live up to their billing (19:45).

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9/8/17: Pipeline Year-End Awards

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:34:34 -0000

As the MLB regular season prepares to wind down, the MLB Pipeline crew has officially named their Prospect Team, Hitter and Pitcher of the Year. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster break down the awards and talk with the Pipeline Pitcher of the Year, Jon Duplantier, about his success this season. They also discuss the Justin Verlander trade and the prospects that are getting their first taste in the bigs.

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9/1/17: Arizona Fall League Rosters

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:35:27 -0000

On this edition of the podcast, MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo interviews Pirates top pitching prospect Mitch Keller to find out what he hopes to improve on during his stint in the Arizona Fall League and the pressure of pitching in the playoffs. Mayo is later joined by MLBPipeline.com's Mike Rosenbaum to preview the players they are most excited to see in the upcoming Arizona Fall League.

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8/24/17: High School and College Top-10 Draft Lists

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:42:24 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster begin the show this week by breaking down the new high school and college Top 10 lists for the 2018 Draft. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman interviews Yankees prospects Justus Sheffield and Dillon Tate to find out how their 2017 seasons are progressing. The crew wraps up this latest episode by discussing Phillies prospect J.P. Crawford possibly moving from short to third base.

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8/15/17: No. 1 in the 2017 MLB Draft

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:42:02 -0000

Royce Lewis was drafted No. 1 overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2017 Draft. On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, the young shortstop joins MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, to discuss how he's been adapting to rookie ball since signing with the Twins. They also take a look at the other top picks from the draft that have gotten off to a good start in their pro career.

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8/7/17: Top 100 Prospects Midseason Re-Rank Show

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:58:56 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB Network's Greg Amsinger and Harold Reynolds discuss the new Top 100 Prospect list after the players are re-ranked halfway through the 2017 season. Yoan Moncada of the Chicago White Sox heads the list as the top-ranked prospect in baseball.

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8/3/17: Prospect Interviews

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 22:28:29 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and MLB.com's Tim McMaster begin the show this week by interviewing Oakland Athletics 2017 third-round pick Nick Allen about the adjustments he has made from playing in high school to starting his career in pro ball and hitting his first professional home run (:35). MLB.Pipeline.com's Jim Callis joins in to talk about all of the high school pitching talent that was on display at the recent Under Armour All-America Game (8:45). Next, the crew breaks down the recent prospects that changed teams in the Yu Darvish and Sonny Gray Deadline deals (10:15). Finally, Mayo and Callis talk about what can be expected from No. 2 overall prospect Amed Rosario and No. 19 prospect Ozzie Albies after they made their Major League debuts this week (18:25).

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7/26/17: Midseason Top 100 Prospects List

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:55:31 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down the brand-new Midseason Top 100 Prospect list this week, but first they're joined by Padres shortstop prospect, Fernando Tatis Jr., who is No. 59 on that list. Tatis talks about the adjustments he has made in his first full professional season and what it was like to be traded at just 17 years old. Next, the crew explains why, for the first time ever, the Top 100 Prospects list is led by eight international signees and eleven positional players at the top of the rankings, starting with Yoan Moncada at No. 1. (9:15) Callis and Mayo also discuss the biggest risers in the rankings , names that just missed the cut and the promotions of Moncada and Rafael Devers to the Majors

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7/21/17: Prospects on the Move

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:24:20 -0000

The July 31 Trade Deadline is nearing, and a few big deals have already occurred. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, break down some of the top prospects who have changed franchises. The White Sox continue to overhaul their farm system, acquiring three MLBPipeline.com Top 100 prospects via trade in the past week. Eloy Jimenez, the No. 8 overall prospect, and Dylan Cease (No. 63) went to the South Side from the Cubs in exchange for Jose Quintana (1:00), while Blake Rutherford (No. 30) went to the White Sox in a deal with the Yankees (6:40). Other trades involving prospects discussed this week include the Nationals adding bullpen help from Oakland (13:05), J.D. Martinez moving from Detroit to Arizona (18:22) and the Mariners' acquisition of David Phelps from the Marlins (21:55). Finally, Callis and Mayo talk about which teams are best equipped to pull off a big deal before the Deadline (27:12).

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7/10/17: 2017 Futures Game Recap

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:15:21 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster begin this week's show by recapping the 7-6 U.S. victory over the World Team in the 19th annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. The U.S. team was led by dominant pitching performances from Rays No. 2 prospect Brent Honeywell and White Sox No. 2 prospect Michael Kopech, and strong defense from Rockies prospects Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rogers. The U.S. captured its 12th win in the series, despite a late-innings rally from the World Team. Next, the gang chats about the High School Home Run Derby, which saw Noah Naylor of Ontario, Canada, and Nolan Gorman of Glendale, Ariz., advance to Monday night's final round at the MLB Home Run Derby. Mayo and Callis also break down the late signings of Reds top Draft pick Hunter Greene and Cubs first-rounder Alex Lange. Lastly, the Pipeline crew looks ahead to the Triple-A All-Star Game.

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6/30/17: Futures Game Loaded with Top Prospects

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:29:09 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, take a closer look at the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game rosters and discuss the players they're most excited to see. Jim Callis also recaps the recent College World Series title run by the first-time champion Florida Gators. And Mayo ends the show with a look at USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars, which pits the best players from the high school ranks against one another and serves as a first step in the selection process for USA Baseball's Under-18 National team.

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6/21/17: MLB's Futures

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:52:51 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, check in on the College World Series, the start of short season ball, and Gleyber Torres' injury. The show begins with Chris Buckley, Vice President of Amateur Scouting from the Reds talking about the closing of the 2017 Draft, preparing for the 2018 Draft and their pick Hunter Greene. McMaster brings attention to the Torres injury report and how this impacts the Yankees long term. With short season baseball starting, Jonathan discusses the top prospects in the country. The podcast closes with a College World Series update. Anything can happen in Omaha!

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6/16/17: 2017 MLB Draft Recap

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:22:27 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster recap the MLB Draft and weigh in on the biggest winners from the three day event. (:45) Mayo ranked the Pirates at the top of the Draft ratings after they chose four high schoolers on Day 1, led by Texas high school right-hander Shane Baz with the 12th overall pick. (3:00) Callis gave the nod to the Minnesota Twins because they took SoCal prep shortstop Royce Lewis at the No. 1 overall spot, Mississippi State outfielder Brent Rooker in the supplemental first round and Canadian righty Landon Leach in the second to complete a great Day 1 haul. (4:55) Finally, the crew breaks down which team made the best choice during each of the first five rounds. (7:32)

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6/9/17: Kyle Wright Projected to go No. 1

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:38:50 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, along with MLB.com's Tim McMaster, begin the show by discussing Hunter Greene's planned trip to visit the Minnesota Twins before the upcoming Draft and take a closer look at his demeanor both on and off the field. (:38) The crew also revisits the 2007 MLB Draft to find out why the Rays might draft Madison Bumgarner No. 1 over David Price if they had a second chance (10:40), and they discuss the players who could improve their Draft status with a good showing at the College Super Regionals (18:35). They also break down why Kyle Wright is the No. 1 overall pick in their latest mock draft. (22:47)

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6/1/17: All-Draft Prospects Team

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:55:00 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis and MLB.com's Tim McMaster conduct their own Draft, choosing from the best players on the All-Draft Prospects team. (1:23) Next, Jim Callis discusses the best two-way players in MLB Draft history, led by Hall of Famer Dave Winfield and this year's top double threat, Brendan McKay of Louisville. (8:22) Jonathan Mayo breaks down his latest mock draft, which has the Twins taking Kyle Wright as the first overall pick, followed by Hunter Greene, Royce Lewis, Brendan McKay and MacKenzie Gore to round out the Top 5. (16:53)

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5/24/17: Who will the Twins choose No. 1?

Wed, 24 May 2017 14:48:25 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis begin the show by interviewing Twins scouting director Sean Johnson. The Twins own the No. 1 pick in next month's Draft, and Johnson discusses the decision process that goes into choosing the first overall player (:30). Mayo and Callis talk about who they would take at No. 1 if they were in the Twins organization (12:45) and they identify some players who didn't make their Top 100 Draft Prospects list but are quickly moving up some Draft boards (16:45). Lastly, the crew dives into the White Sox reported signing of Cuban outfield prospect Luis Robert and how closely he compares to fellow Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada, MLB's No. 1 prospect (21:35).

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5/18/17: Hunter Greene tops Mock Draft

Thu, 18 May 2017 16:06:28 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis kick off the show with an interview from potential No. 1 pick Hunter Greene. (:50) Greene talks about being able to throw fastballs in the triple digits. The crew discuss his upcoming bullpen session and what it means for his chances of being drafted with the first pick. (5:00) Jonathan Mayo unveils his 2017 MLB mock Draft this week with Greene leading the pack over Brendan McKay, Royce Lewis, Kyle Wright and Nick Pratto. (10:45) Next the experts discuss the debuts of top prospects Ian Happ and Bradley Zimmer. (24:27)

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5/12/17: New int'l signing rules and Top 30 int'l prospects list

Fri, 12 May 2017 14:17:56 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis start off the show by interviewing MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez about the the new rules governing the international signing period and his brand new Top 30 international prospect list led by Wander Franco. (:50) How will teams like the Yankees and Red Sox adjust to the new rules? (9:00) Next Callis and Mayo go over their Top 5 hitters and pitchers that are off to great starts this season. (12:50) The crew also takes a look at Seth Romero being dismissed from the University of Houston baseball team and how it will affect his Draft status. (23:50)

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5/3/17: Who goes No. 1? Greene or McKay

Wed, 03 May 2017 19:36:42 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo start off the show by discussing if Hunter Greene is the best high school right-handed pitcher of all-time. (:30) Brendan McKay, who could be the No. 1 pick in June's MLB Draft, joins the show to talk about if he likes hitting home runs better than striking batters out and what position he prefers to play at the next level. (8:00) Find out who Callis and Mayo would take with the No. 1 pick and who they would choose in the top 15 as they unveil their mock drafts. (16:00)

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4/28/17: 2017 MLB Draft Top 100 Prospects List

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:36:56 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo discuss the Major League debuts of Cody Bellinger and Christian Arroyo this week with the Dodgers and Giants respectively. (:35) The crew also unveil the newly released MLB Draft Top 100 prospects list led by Hunter Greene, Brendan McKay and Kyle Wright. (6:15) Who has the best tools in the Draft? Callis and Mayo break down the best offensive player, who has the most raw power, the prospect with the most speed, best overall defensive player, hardest throwing hurler, pitcher with the best breaking ball and the prospect with the best pitch ability. (16:50)

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4/20/17: Draft the Top 10 picks

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:06:29 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis start with the breaking news of Cuban outfielder Luis Robert being cleared to sign with any team as May 20th of this year (:40). The crew also discuss what draft prospects are on the rise (3:40) and the fall of Seth Romero down the draft boards for off the field troubles. (9:35) Mayo and Callis give their opinions on their top 10 selections in the upcoming draft starting with high school pitcher, Hunter Greene. (13:49)

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Examining early season returns

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 21:18:51 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo discuss what rookies and Top 50 prospects are playing well through the first few weeks of the season. Manuel Margot is off to a hot start in San Diego with three home runs and three doubles in the first 10 games of the season. The crew also make their predictions on what teams will make the playoffs and discuss how Tim Tebow is playing in the Minor Leagues.

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The best rosters in the Minor Leagues

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:30:20 -0000

Some Minor League systems are so stocked with talent that they could rival some Major League teams. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com break down the best Minor League teams that contain multiple Top 100 prospects. They also discuss the injured members of the Top 100, when they may be returning to action and Orange Lutheran winning the National High School Invitational.

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Scouting the National High School Invitational

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 03:51:19 -0000

The Pipeline Podcast hits the road this week for the National High School Invitational at USA Baseball's National Training Complex. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline's Jonathan Mayo are joined by Daron Sutton to talk about some of the prep standouts who have shined at the premier high school tournament in the nation.

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Young players perform at high level in Spring Training camp

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 01:53:50 -0000

Spring Training provides an opportunity for young players to showcase their abilities against established Major League talent. MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLB.Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis break down some of the Top 100 prospects that have performed at a high level in Spring Training camp. The crew also discusses Brendan McKay, who could be the No. 1 pick in the June Draft, and if he would make a better professional pitcher or position player. Finally Jonathan Mayo caught up with Rays outfield prospect Garrett Whitley to discuss the learning curve between playing in high school and being a professional baseball player.

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Top prospects impressing this spring

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:27:39 -0000

The top MLB prospects today are not only able to accomplish great feats on the field but they are great people off the field as well. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline's Jim Callis discuss some of the most memorable player interviews that he was able to conduct while covering the recent Cactus League action.

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Ranking MLB's Top 10 farm systems

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 03:30:28 -0000

The key for any organization to remain at the top for a long time is to possess a great farm system. MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis break down the top farm systems in baseball and discuss the elite level prospects who should be debuting in the Majors in the near future. Jim Callis also interviews Dodgers shortstop prospect Gavin Lux about being drafted and playing professional baseball for the first time.

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2/24/17: Building a Strong Foundation

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 23:23:56 -0000

In today's game you need to have a strong farm system to keep replenishing your Major League club with young talent. MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis discuss those organizations that are not quite in the top 10 farm systems in the league but are on the cusp of becoming flush with good young talent that could be contributing in the near future. Jonathan Mayo also interviews Taylor Trammell, who was ranked the 12th best Reds prospect last season.

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2/15/17: Spring Has Sprung

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:32:18 -0000

If you could only watch one top prospect play this spring, who would you see? MLB.com's Tim McMaster chatted with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to find out who they are most excited to see play in person this spring. The crew also weighs in on Cardinals' number one prospect, Alex Reyes, being lost for the year and play manager, choosing the best lineup they can using only players from the top ten positional rankings.

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2/9/17: Radical Rule Change

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 21:38:00 -0000

Major League Baseball is experimenting with a new rule change where a runner will automatically start at second base in extra-inning games at the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League and Arizona League this coming summer. MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to find out their opinions on the proposed change as well as the young prospects playing in the World Baseball Classic and the Alec Mills for Donnie Dewees trade.

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1/31/17: Top 100 Prospect List

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:12:26 -0000

Boston outfielder Andrew Benintendi leads all of baseball as the #1 prospect going into the 2017 season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis break down the best young talent in the game. The Dodgers' Cody Bellinger made the biggest move as he went from being off the list a year ago all the way up to the #13 ranked prospect.

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1/26/17: Top Ten Positional Prospect Rankings

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:46:21 -0000

Who are the best outfield prospects in the game? MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis run down the top 10 prospects at third, short, second and the outfield. The crew also breaks down the Logan Forsythe for Jose De Leon trade.

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1/20/17: Special Guest Jose De Leon

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 22:37:03 -0000

With Spring Training right around the corner, the Pipeline crew is joined by Dodgers pitching prospect Jose De Leon. MLB.com's Tim McMaster along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to talk with Jose about his development in 2016, as well as being involved in trade rumors and his thoughts on Ivan Rodriguez being elected to the Hall of Fame. The guys also discuss who they think are currently the top 10 pitching prospects in the game.

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1/12/17: Life on the Road

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:04:08 -0000

Baseball continues to be one of the biggest and best international sports in the world. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to share their experiences from last week. Jonathan Mayo traveled to Israel with the Israeli Baseball Classic team while Jim Callis was in Virginia at the Rookie Career Development Program. The panel also took time to breakdown the prospects that were exchanged in two trades involving the Mariners on Wednesday.

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1/5/17: Who's No. 1?

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 23:13:50 -0000

Andrew Benintendi and Alex Reyes led the MLBPipeline.com poll of MLB executives as the best prospect and the best pitching prospect respectively. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline's Jim Callis at the Rookie Career Development Program to discuss this topic as well as the Top 10 prospects ready to surge in 2017 and the Top 5 most improved Minor League systems.

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12/14/16: Top 50 MLB Draft List

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:44:45 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to go over their early edition of the MLB Draft Top 50 list where high school two-way talent Hunter Greene leads as the best overall player in the Class of 2017.

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12/7/16: Red Sox Big Sale

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:32:07 -0000

After a few days at the 2016 Winter Meetings, the Red Sox have made some prospect noise after acquiring Chris Sale from the White Sox. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to find out whether or not Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech and company were enough for the price of Sale.

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12/2/16: New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 19:47:32 -0000

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have come to an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. MLB.com's Tim McMaster, along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis break down the new five-year agreement and what changes were made to international spending and draft pick compensation among others.

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11/22/16: The End of the AFL Season

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 21:57:16 -0000

The 2016 edition of the Arizona Fall League has come to an end. MLB.com's Tim McMaster, along with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, talk about the AFL season including the top 10 breakout players and the top 25 players from the Fall League. They also discuss the youngest ever AFL MVP Gleyber Torres of the Yankees and thoughts on Tim Tebow's attempt at pro baseball.

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11/18/16: Rising Up in the Fall League

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:59:59 -0000

The Fall League provides prospects with an opportunity to improve their skills and make a statement before Spring Training invites are handed out. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to find out why Austin Voth and Gleyber Torres are living up to expectations. Plus, Jim caught up with Zach Vincej to hear how he's shined in Arizona and what's been his difference maker.

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11/9/16: Greg Bird's the Word

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 22:03:51 -0000

Greg Bird's spending his fall in Arizona, coming back from a season-ending injury and hoping to turn the corner. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis caught up with the Yankees prospect to hear what he's been up to in the Fall League and spotlight other prospects who are standing out.

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10/28/16: Brett Phillips and the Fall League

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:27:26 -0000

Brett Phillips packed up and shipped out to another Arizona Fall League. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo caught up with the Brewers 7th ranked prospect to find out how he's battling adversity at the plate, adjusting to right field and spotlight Isan Diaz and his meticulous work ethic.

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10/21/16: AFL Starts to Heat Up

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 21:07:48 -0000

Peoria Javelinas manager Jared Sandberg's view from the dugout gives him a great insight into the AFL. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis caught up with Sandberg to discuss what he's learned so far from managing in the AFL, how Tyler O'Neill, Michael Gettys and Justin Williams have played and Tim Tebow's two hits and where he stands heading into week 3.

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10/13/16: Arizona Fall League Preview

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:24:40 -0000

Yoan Moncada, Tim Tebow and five of the top 100 Pipeline pitchers are putting their skills on display in the Arizona Fall League. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis to break down why this is one of the most stacked Fall Leagues, who to keep an eye on and what to expect from Tim Tebow throughout the season.

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10/6/16: How They Got There

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:10:14 -0000

Before this year's postseason stars became Major Leaguers they were prospects too, working their way to the top. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down each postseason series team, differentiate between homegrown and transplant players and which guy can be a difference maker.

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9/28/16: Rookies Who Rock

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 21:37:12 -0000

The time is now for rookies to stand out as some of them experience a Major League postseason for the first time. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis debate whether or not Gary Sanchez has had enough playing time to earn AL Rookie of the Year, who Corey Seager's up against in the NL and how Nomar Mazara, Tyler Naquin and Andrew Benintendi can make an impact in October when their team needs it most.

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9/22/16: A Taste of the Future

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:00:17 -0000

The Padres called up a slew of prospects who could play a big role in 2017. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis spotlight Hunter Renfroe, Manuel Margot and Carlos Asuaje as well as rookies whose value increased in 2016 and who will be the top 10 prospects at the end of 2017.

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9/15/16: Making An Impact

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:38:17 -0000

Rob Zastryzny has not only made it to the Major Leagues, but he's made a major impact on the Cubs. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to hear from Zastryzny about his increased strikeout rate as he's climbed the ranks and discuss how far he's come.

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9/8/16: Fall is Coming

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:52:36 -0000

The Fall League is gearing up and Austin Meadows is headed back with a new set of goals. MLBPipeline.com had a chance to catch up with Meadows to hear what he's looking forward to in Arizona. Plus, MLB.com's Tim McMaster, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo discuss MLB Pipeline's Hitter and Pitcher of the Year, prospects who've earned September callups and whether or not Tim Tebow can make the Mets' club out of Spring Training.

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9/1/16: Callups and the AFL

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:00:40 -0000

In the prospect universe, two big events during September are callups and the announcement of Arizona Fall League rosters. Braves prospect Ozzie Albies joins the podcast to talk about his Fall League expectations, and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to spotlight Yoan Moncada's Red Sox callup and the players they're most excited to see in Arizona

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8/24/16: Carrying the Weight

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:26:21 -0000

Alex Bregman had the weight of the world on his shoulders after the Astros called him up. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to talk about Bregman's hype and which prospects deserve a coveted September callup.

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8/18/16: Swanson's Debut Song

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:20:29 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to talk with Nick Senzel about his whirlwind summer after being drafted by the Reds, whether or not the guys believe the timing was right for Dansby Swanson to make his debut and spotlight the Yankees' stacked farm system and the baby bombers making an instant impact

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8/11/16: Pipeline Potpourri

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:57:05 -0000

It's a busy and exciting time for prospects and minor league players on a tear. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to find out which prospects are making a Major League impact, spotlight the international prospect scene, and take a look at where some of the early round 2016 draft picks are getting their hacks.

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8/4/16: Give and Take

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:49:37 -0000

Top prospects became a hot commodity during the non-waiver Trade Deadline and some teams gave up their most prized players in order to contend this season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis sort through where some of the top players landed, which team found its way to the top of the new farm system rankings and what in the world happened with TJ Friedl and his wacky road to signing with the Reds.

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7/28/16: Shuffled Around

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 21:05:33 -0000

What goes up, usually must come down. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to explore the new top three prospects, which team set itself up to have the best farm system and how players like Dillon Tate and Carson Fulmer fell from the top spots.

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7/22/16: Outranked

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:30:40 -0000

It's time to re-rank Major League Baseball's top prospects. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis discuss the benefits to re-ranking the top 100 prospects, why guys like Braxton Garrett and Jason Groome took so long to sign and where expectations sit when it comes to the new collective bargaining agreement and how it could affect the trade process.

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7/10/16: Live From San Diego

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 03:00:52 -0000

As the focus of the baseball season turns to Petco Park and the All-Star Game, the Pipeline Podcast crew gives their wrap-up of the 2016 All-Stars Future Game, which saw Red Sox prospect Yoan Moncada take home the MVP honors. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down all the highlights from the game, including Alex Bregman nearly hitting for the cycle, Eloy Jimenez's big game and Alex Reyes' start for the World team.

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7/7/16: The Future is Bright

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:30:14 -0000

The future looks bright as MLBPipeline.com heads to San Diego for the 2016 Futures Game. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis to find out who he's most looking forward to seeing, like Yoan Moncada and Andrew Benintendi, which first-round picks are still unsigned and why and how Tyler Glasnow fared in his Major League debut.

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6/29/16: The Best and the Brightest

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:31:04 -0000

What exactly goes into choosing Future Game All-Stars? Senior director of baseball development Del Matthews stopped by the Pipeline Podcast to highlight all the pieces that make up the Futures Game puzzle. Plus, MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo choose which top prospects they'd like to see shine out on the field in San Diego and share their thoughts on the recent surge of bone spurs plaguing Major League pitchers.

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6/23/16: Making a Splash

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:32:23 -0000

Despite the 2016 Draft being over, MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo haven't slowed down when it comes to the prospect scene. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Callis and Mayo to hear who's making a splash at the College World Series and Tournament of Stars. Plus, the guys discuss which top picks in the 2016 Draft have signed with their respective clubs and explain how each team decides on the signing bonus amount for their top picks.

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6/16/16: Scout it Out

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:47:42 -0000

The life of a Scouting Director never slows down, even after the Draft. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis caught up with Reds Scouting Director Chris Buckley to learn about how the scouting process unfolds, how quickly a team wants to get their Draft picks in the mix of games, and what the rest of his summer looks like now that the Draft has ended. Plus, the guys discuss who made all the right moves in the 2016 Draft.

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6/1/16: 2016 Draft Preview

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:00:04 -0000

It's time to gear up for the 2016 Draft. With less than a week away MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to debate who should go no. 1 overall and who's on the rise as Pipeline's Top Draft Prospect list expands to 200 players.

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5/26/16: Anticipated Debut

Thu, 26 May 2016 20:32:52 -0000

19-year-old phenom and top left-handed pitching prospect Julio Urias is about to make a name for himself when he makes his Major League debut for the Dodgers on Friday. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo talk at length about what Urias brings to the table and why he's ready for the start and also discuss whether or not their top five Draft picks have shuffled around, including top projected A.J. Puk.

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5/17/16: Groomed for Success

Tue, 17 May 2016 21:19:14 -0000

As the Draft inches closer, MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to choose their top six picks for 2016. Plus, pitching prospect Jason Groome spoke with MLB.com about his effort and future in baseball while discussing which number one picks from 2015 are thriving in their first full professional season.

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5/12/16: Early Mock Draft Predictions by Position

Fri, 13 May 2016 01:01:59 -0000

MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to find out who they'd pick first by position in the Major League draftand what goes into making a mock draft.

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5/5/16: Internationally known

Thu, 05 May 2016 20:38:10 -0000

International signing day is around the corner and MLB.com has released the top 30 prospects. National correspondent Jesse Sanchez joins MLB.com's Matt Waymire and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to break down how the list is curated, the basic rules and why Kevin Maitan is leading the pack at No. 1.

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4/28/16: MLB Pipeline's Dream Draft

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:57:04 -0000

Who will go first in the 2016 MLB Draft? We're not sure, but luckily the top 100 prospect list comes out on Thursday, so MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Matt Waymire to go through a mock Draft of their top 10 picks. You won't want to miss who they choose first.

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4/21/16: Strength in numbers

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:28:34 -0000

In his first full pro season, Austin Allen hit .547 in his first 10 games with four doubles, a home run, and 10 RBIs. Allen joined MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to reflect on his first couple weeks with the Fort Wayne Tin Caps and how he's handling high-caliber pitchers every night. Plus, the guys spotlight other prospects standing out and discuss who should be called up next to the big stage.

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4/15/16: Dynamic Duos

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:45:52 -0000

Which prospects are heating up at the Major League level? MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to spotlight the Rangers' Nomar Mazara, the Astros' Tyler White as well as hear from dynamic duo Clint Frazier and Bradley Zimmer on how they're adjusting in 2016. Plus, the guys examine the transfer rule and how it's impacting Jason Groome's final high school season while they look ahead to this year's Draft and who sticks out.

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4/7/16: Giolito gears up Major League impact

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 03:20:57 -0000

The No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball is ready to shine in his second season in Double-A. Lucas Giolito joins MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo on the Pipeline podcast to talk shop as Opening Day begins for the Sens in Altoona. Plus, the guys spotlight some of the best Minor League rosters lined with top prospects like the Rome Braves and Salem Red Sox.

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3/31/16: The best is yet to come

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:55:15 -0000

Is Trevor Story here to stay in the Rockies infield? How did Tyler Naquin earn his starting spot out of camp? MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to spotlight a few guys who were a cut above in Spring Training camp and look to contribute right away in 2016. Plus, the guys make their predictions on which team will go all the way this season.

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3/24/16: Braxton Garrett shines at NHSI

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 23:52:18 -0000

What stood out during Florence high school's Braxton Garrett's performance at the National High School Invitational? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo caught up with Garrett to find out how he mustered eight shutout innings, what it's like to have your dad as a coach, and his plans after high school. Plus, the guys go through some of the best moments from this tournament and what baseball fans can expect from Carter Kieboom in the future.

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3/17/16: Youth Rules

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:37:54 -0000

The regular season is almost two weeks away. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to reflect on some of their favorite interviews from camp, including Lucius Fox and Justus Sheffield.

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3/10/16: Prospects spring ahead in camp

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:58:00 -0000

Which prospects have an extra spring in their step? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to find out who's standing out in the Cactus League and who's still got room for improvement.

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3/3/16: Cream of the crop

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:01:32 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to reveal the top three farm systems in baseball and spotlight key prospects hoping to make a splash in 2016.

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2/25/16: Counting down top 30 prospects

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:24:34 -0000

MLB.com's Matt Waymire checks in with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to sift through the second-tier teams and spotlight which players stand out on their top 30 list.

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2/18/16: Rookie Rumble

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:48:10 -0000

Which rookies stand a chance at earning Rookie of the Year accolades? MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to make a case for a few red-hot rookies like Jose Berrios, Byong Ho Park, Corey Seager and Trea Turner. Plus, look out for each team's top 30 prospect list coming out Monday on MLBPipeline.com.

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2/11/16: Buxton's back for more

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 18:49:41 -0000

Has Byron Buxton's offseason and Major League experience prepared him for the 2016 campaign with the Twins? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo check in with Buxton to learn about his offseason regimen and how Torii Hunter's mentorship impacted his career. Plus, the guys dish about how close Cuban prospect Lazarito Armenteros is to signing and the variety of tools he possesses.

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2/4/16: Just a little bit outside

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:24:58 -0000

Which players that just missed the Top 100 list deserve recognition? MLB.com's Tim McMaster checks in with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to spotlight a few names outside the Top 100 and break down which teams have the best farm systems heading into the 2016 season.

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1/28/16: The cream of the crop

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:24:58 -0000

With the release of the 2016 Top 100 Prospects list on the horizon, who should be the No. 1 overall prospect, Byron Buxton or Corey Seager? MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to make their cases for their picks, break down the other 99 prospects and dive even deeper to spotlight the top 10 prospects by position.

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1/21/16: Top 10 Pitching Prospects

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:30:18 -0000

There's a new crop of top prospects on the block. MLB.com's Tim McMaster checks in with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to spotlight a few right-handed and left-handed pitchers on the top 10 list and the guys explain the science behind how these lists are compiled each season.

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1/14/16: Planning for the Future

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:52:30 -0000

Top prospects in baseball spent time last weekend at the Rookie Career Development program and MLB.com's Tim McMaster asks MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to compare their top prospects in Mallex Smith and Dansby Swanson. Plus, Jim and Jonathan give us their picks for prospects poised to stand out in 2016, as well as their choices for which prospects could stand out defensively.

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1/6/16: Learning the Ropes

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:40:01 -0000

A New Year means a new crop of rookies heading to Virginia for the Rookie Career Development Program. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo break down the benefits of the program and which prospects will attend. Plus, the guys sift through teams rebuilding their future and implications from the Aroldis Chapman trade.

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12/9/15: Winter Meetings Recap

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 22:59:55 -0000

Dansby Swanson's move to Atlanta has Nashville buzzing. MLB.com's Tim McMaster chats with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to break down all the pieces of this trade, why Swanson could be Jeter-like, explore where the Braves are heading in their rebuild for 2017 and which teams the guys expect to make big moves in the remainder of the offseason.

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12/3/15: 2016 Draft Preview

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:43:28 -0000

It's never too early to think about the 2016 Draft class. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join Ed Randall to explore who could be the number one pick overall, which players and pitchers could go in the top 50 and if there are any underdogs who could crack that list.

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11/23/15: Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:52:28 -0000

The Arizona Fall League wrapped up their 2015 season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jim Duquette check in with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to reflect on the league and spotlight who stood out. Plus, MLB.com Fantasy writer Fred Zinkie joins Pipeline to talk about fantasy implications for top prospects around the league.

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11/18/15: Pleskoff scouts O's prospect Mike Yastrzemski

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:01:45 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting report on the Orioles' 13th-ranked prospect Mike Yastrzemski, who is the grandson of former Major Leaguer Carl Yastrzemski.

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11/17/15: What's cooking in the Fall League

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 19:01:45 -0000

It's been a busy offseason with intriguing trades. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join Ed Randall to break down which Minor League players have been traded and wrap up a successful Fall League. Plus, White Sox prospect Adam Engel joins Pipeline to share how his new approach has elevated his game and what he's learned from playing in Arizona.

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11/11/15: Pleskoff on Sean Manaea

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:52:45 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting report on the Athletics' third-ranked prospect, Sean Manaea.

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11/9/15: Stars shine bright in Fall League

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 18:38:45 -0000

Yankees' Gary Sanchez made a big statement at the Fall Stars game, earning himself MVP and the attention that could catapult him in 2016. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis joins Ed Randall to spotlight the top catching prospect and discuss other highlights from the game. Plus, Giants prospect Ray Black joins Pipeline to explain what it's like throwing more than 100 miles per hour, how he's dealt with injury and dish about his experience in the Arizona Fall League.

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11/4/15: Pleskoff on Clint Frazier

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:16:34 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting report on Indians second-ranked prospect Clint Frazier.

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11/3/15: The Arizona Fall Stars

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:05:29 -0000

Was Christian Colon destined to become a hero for the Royals? MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis joins Ed Randall to spotlight Colon's rise and why he isn't surprised the 26-year-old was ready to do his job when called upon. Plus, the guys talk to Giants top prospect Christian Arroyo and break down the rest of the Fall Stars in the Arizona Fall League.

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10/28/15: Look how far they've come

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:30:23 -0000

Cleveland Indians top prospect Clint Frazier joins the Pipeline podcast to reflect on his 2015 season and how he'll improve in the Fall League. Plus, MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join Ed Randall to look back at how some of the brightest stars in the World Series came to be so clutch, how Raul Mondesi could do something that's never been done before with the Royals and how the Arizona Fall League is shaping up.

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10/19/15: Youth Rules

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:47:21 -0000

There's been a youthful movement during the 2015 season that's spilling over into the playoffs. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join Ed Randall to reflect on how mature and impactful this season's rookie class has been and which pitchers and hitters should stand out in the Arizona Fall League. Plus, JaCoby Jones joins the guys to talk about the trade that sent him to Detroit for Joakim Soria and what he's focused on in the AFL.

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10/14/15: Fall League MVPs

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:16:52 -0000

The Arizona Fall League is off and running. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join Ed Randall to spotlight players for a mock "All-Prospect" team, breaking down how the most intriguing players stack up against each other by position. Plus, Phillies prospect Andrew Knapp joins Pipeline to reflect on his monster year in Double-A and how he'll continue to improve in the Fall League.

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10/5/15: Started from the bottom, now they're here

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:32:12 -0000

They may have been low-profile acquisitions but now some of them have been difference-makers in getting their clubs to the Postseason. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join host Ed Randall to spotlight guys like Matt Carpenter, Dallas Keuchel, J.A. Happ and Jake Arrieta and how they've come from obscurity to shine brighter than ever for their teams.

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10/1/15: Pleskoff on Yankees prospect Aaron Judge

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 23:27:15 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting report on Yankees top-ranked prospect Aaron Judge.

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9/29/15: The Cream of the Crop

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:16:44 -0000

Who are the top 25 rookies in Major League Baseball? MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo have a friendly debate along with MLB.com host Ed Randall. Plus, Rockies prospect David Dahl joins Pipeline to share how he's overcome injury and what he'll turn his focus to in the Arizona Fall League.

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9/21/15: The Comeback Kids

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:57:03 -0000

What's contributed to Mets prospect Dominic Smith's bounceback in 2015? The left-handed first baseman joins MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to recap what's been the biggest difference-maker in his progress. Plus, the guys discuss other prospects who've turned their season around and breakdown additions to the Arizona Fall League roster.

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9/16/15: Pleskoff on A's prospect Matt Olson

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 21:55:07 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting report on A's second-ranked prospect Matt Olson.

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9/15/15: Rookies to the Rescue

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 05:47:32 -0000

Which rookies are making the biggest impact in the Major Leagues this season? MLBPipeline.com experts Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com host Ed Randall to spotlight Slade Heathcott's game-saving three run home run, Miguel Sano's offensive leadership on the Twins and other rookies having major impacts on their teams' playoff implications.

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9/10/15: Pleskoff on Pirates top-ranked prospect Glasnow

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 05:47:32 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting report on Pirates top-ranked prospect Tyler Glasnow.

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9/8/15: Prospects poised for September breakout

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:45:10 -0000

Corey Seager, Carl Edwards Jr., and Jackie Bradley Jr. are at the center of the baseball universe right now. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo joins MLB.com host Ed Randall to shine a light on recent September callups who are lighting up the Major Leagues and discuss how Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. revived his season in Boston.

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9/3/15: Scouting Lucas Giolito

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:45:10 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting report on Nationals top-ranked prospect Lucas Giolito.

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9/1/15: September Magic

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:42:45 -0000

In the baseball world, September's the month when dreams come true. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com host Ed Randall to breakdown which players could make their debut, who's going to shine in the Arizona Fall League, and talk about who was traded in the midnight hour of the waiver trade deadline.

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8/26/15: Pleskoff on Dodgers top-ranked prospect Seager

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 22:24:23 -0000

MLBPipeline.com's Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting report on Dodgers top-ranked prospect Corey Seager.

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