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10/6/16: How They Got There Oct 06, 2016

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Before this year's postseason stars became Major Leaguers they were prospects too, working their way to the top. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down each postseason series team, differentiate between homegrown and transplant players and which guy can be a difference maker.

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9/28/16: Rookies Who Rock Sep 28, 2016

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The time is now for rookies to stand out as some of them experience a Major League postseason for the first time. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis debate whether or not Gary Sanchez has had enough playing time to earn AL Rookie of the Year, who Corey Seager's up against in the NL and how Nomar Mazara, Tyler Naquin and Andrew Benintendi can make an impact in October when their team needs it most.

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9/22/16: A Taste of the Future Sep 22, 2016

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The Padres called up a slew of prospects who could play a big role in 2017. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis spotlight Hunter Renfroe, Manuel Margot and Carlos Asuaje as well as rookies whose value increased in 2016 and who will be the top 10 prospects at the end of 2017.

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9/15/16: Making An Impact Sep 16, 2016

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Rob Zastryzny has not only made it to the Major Leagues, but he's made a major impact on the Cubs. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to hear from Zastryzny about his increased strikeout rate as he's climbed the ranks and discuss how far he's come.

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9/8/16: Fall is Coming Sep 08, 2016

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The Fall League is gearing up and Austin Meadows is headed back with a new set of goals. MLBPipeline.com had a chance to catch up with Meadows to hear what he's looking forward to in Arizona. Plus, MLB.com's Tim McMaster, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo discuss MLB Pipeline's Hitter and Pitcher of the Year, prospects who've earned September callups and whether or not Tim Tebow can make the Mets' club out of Spring Training.

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9/1/16: Callups and the AFL Sep 01, 2016

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In the prospect universe, two big events during September are callups and the announcement of Arizona Fall League rosters. Braves prospect Ozzie Albies joins the podcast to talk about his Fall League expectations, and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to spotlight Yoan Moncada's Red Sox callup and the players they're most excited to see in Arizona

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8/24/16: Carrying the Weight Aug 24, 2016

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Alex Bregman had the weight of the world on his shoulders after the Astros called him up. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to talk about Bregman's hype and which prospects deserve a coveted September callup.

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8/18/16: Swanson's Debut Song Aug 18, 2016

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MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to talk with Nick Senzel about his whirlwind summer after being drafted by the Reds, whether or not the guys believe the timing was right for Dansby Swanson to make his debut and spotlight the Yankees' stacked farm system and the baby bombers making an instant impact

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8/11/16: Pipeline Potpourri Aug 11, 2016

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It's a busy and exciting time for prospects and minor league players on a tear. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo to find out which prospects are making a Major League impact, spotlight the international prospect scene, and take a look at where some of the early round 2016 draft picks are getting their hacks.

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8/4/16: Give and Take Aug 04, 2016

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Top prospects became a hot commodity during the non-waiver Trade Deadline and some teams gave up their most prized players in order to contend this season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis sort through where some of the top players landed, which team found its way to the top of the new farm system rankings and what in the world happened with TJ Friedl and his wacky road to signing with the Reds.

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