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6/1/17: All-Draft Prospects Team Jun 01, 2017

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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? May 24, 2017

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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 May 18, 2017

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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 May 12, 2017

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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 May 03, 2017

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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 Apr 28, 2017

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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 Apr 20, 2017

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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 Apr 13, 2017

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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 Apr 05, 2017

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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 Apr 01, 2017

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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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