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MLB Pipeline

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Find out about the stars of tomorrow, from the guys who know today. Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) are your tour guides for this ride through the unfolding stories & breaking news in Minor League Baseball. From top prospects to scouting executives to farm directors, the MLB Pipeline is jam-packed with exclusive coverage of the minors you can't get anywhere else.
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Episodes

10/31/18: Fall Stars Game preview

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...

Oct 31, 201829 min

10/24/18: Prospect Impact on the 2018 World Series

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 se...

Oct 24, 201839 min

10/18/18: Brady Singer from instructs, Fall League update

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

Oct 18, 201828 min

10/11/18: The Arizona Fall League is underway

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...

Oct 11, 201825 min

10/4/18: Top 100 Market Corrections and reliving the first Pipeline prospect fantasy season

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...

Oct 04, 201830 min

9/27/18: Cole Winn returns to talk instructs, first pro season

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)? To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Sep 27, 201831 min

9/20/18: Buddy Reed on 2018, and his days as a multi-sports star; Jesse Sanchez on Victor Victor Mesa

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...

Sep 21, 201841 min

9/13/18: Peter Alonso talks Mets, Gators and homers

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). To learn more about listener data and our priv...

Sep 13, 201835 min

9/6/18: Taylor Trammell joins the pod to talk Arizona Fall League and more

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). To learn more abou...

Sep 06, 201839 min

8/29/18: Dean Kremer talks trade and Team Israel, Luis Urias makes his debut

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 hig...

Aug 29, 201836 min

8/22/18: Jerry Manuel talks States Play Series, Michael Kopech debuts on the South side

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). To learn more about list...

Aug 22, 201838 min

8/15/18: Can Vlad Jr. hit .400 and what prospects will impact the pennant races

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...

Aug 15, 201830 min

8/9/18: Twins top prospect Royce Lewis joins the podcast

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 tra...

Aug 08, 201835 min

8/2/18: Trade Deadline winners, Jacob Nix on Padres’ stacked system

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

Aug 02, 201842 min

7/26/18: Top 100 Prospects re-rank, Breaking down Machado trade

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...

Jul 26, 201847 min

7/17/18: Futures Game Recap

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 ...

Jul 17, 201825 min

7/12/18: Breaking down the Futures Game rosters

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...

Jul 12, 201834 min

6/28/18: U18 Team Trials wrap-up and who’s ready to deal at the deadline

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 positio...

Jun 28, 201840 min

6/20/18: Tournament of Stars report, Royals deal for prospects

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) To learn more...

Jun 20, 201832 min

6/13/18: Never too soon to look at the 2019 MLB Draft

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

Jun 13, 201841 min

6/7/18: 2018 Draft Fallout

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

Jun 08, 201840 min

6/1/18: Who would Callis and Mayo draft?

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). To...

May 31, 201834 min

5/25/18: Juan Soto’s meteoric rise to the Majors, Top 200 Draft Prospects

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

May 25, 201831 min

5/16/18: Draft prospect Cole Winn interview, Callis’ 1st mock draft

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 Big...

May 17, 201831 min

5/9/18: Casey Mize interview, Top 100 market corrections

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 ...

May 09, 201841 min

5/2/18 – Top 100 Draft Prospect List; Soroka, Romero set for debuts

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

May 02, 201835 min

4/25/18: Austin Riley joins the podcast, Torres debuts in the Bronx

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 (2...

Apr 25, 201834 min

4/18/18: Colton Welker interview, Ronald Acuna update

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). To learn...

Apr 18, 201838 min

4/12/18: Pipeline spotlight's Shohei Ohtani's great start, Hunter Greene's debut

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 develop...

Apr 12, 201841 min

4/5/18: Recapping The Inaugural Pipeline Fantasy Prospect Draft

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) t...

Apr 05, 201848 min
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