MLB Pipeline

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New farm system rankings Aug 24, 2021

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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! Aug 19, 2021

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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 Aug 10, 2021

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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 Aug 03, 2021

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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 Jul 27, 2021

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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 Jul 21, 2021

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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! Jul 14, 2021

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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 Jul 06, 2021

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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 Jun 29, 2021

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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 Jun 22, 2021

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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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