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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 201937 min

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 201925 min

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

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 201943 min

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 201940 min

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 201929 min

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 201950 min

4/10/19: Hot Starts for Prospects and a Way Too Early Mock Draft

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 201937 min

4/4/19: Intriguing Minor League assignments for top prospects

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 201942 min

3/19/19: All the latest from the Cactus and Grapefruit League

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 201942 min

3/14/19: Prospects excelling this spring, positional Top 10 lists

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 201943 min

3/7/19: Prospects shining in Spring Training

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 201934 min

3/1/19: The top farm systems in baseball

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 201943 min

2/6/19: Prospects to watch this Spring

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 201924 min

1/30/19: Top 100 Prospects

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 201938 min

1/24/19: Hall of Famers when they were prospects

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 201934 min

1/17/19: Top 10 Prospects - RHP, LHP, C

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 201927 min

1/10/19: Kyler Murray enters NFL draft, Rookie Career Development Program

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 201945 min

1/2/19: 2019 Prospect Wish List

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 201932 min

12/19/18: The Best Prospect Moments of 2018

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 (). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 201834 min

12/11/18: Kyle Tucker on Fortnite, Astros, Winter Meetings

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 201828 min

12/5/18: MLB Pipeline 2019 #1 Draft Prospect Adley Rutschman

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 201842 min

11/28/18: New General Manager Mike Elias

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 201832 min

11/20/18: Breaking down the James Paxton trade, wrapping up the Fall League

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 201830 min

11/14/18: Keston Hiura talks Fall League, Anteaters and more

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 201830 min

11/7/18: Austin Listi on his big Fall Stars Game performance

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 201826 min

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 201828 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 seen in the Arizona Fall League (34:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 201829 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)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 201830 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 with a Major League team (33:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 201834 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 201838 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 high school talent in the Draft Class of 2019 (26:53). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 201835 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 201837 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 talking about after the latest summer showcase event (17:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 201829 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 trades (22:20). They also check in on this summer’s showcase circuit (28:16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 201841 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 (39:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Witt Jr. and Rece Hinds battled it out in the finals of the most impressive edition of the derby yet (19:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 201824 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 201833 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 position to deal prospects. (23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 201830 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 Biggio and Nationals phenom Juan Soto (18:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 201830 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 finishes with a breakdown of Mayo’s All-Ceiling Draft Prospects team (32:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 201840 min