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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 Sep 21, 2018

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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 Sep 13, 2018

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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 Sep 06, 2018

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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 Aug 29, 2018

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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 Aug 22, 2018

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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 Aug 15, 2018

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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 Aug 08, 2018

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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 Aug 02, 2018

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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 Jul 26, 2018

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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 Jul 17, 2018

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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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