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#471: Tigers prospect Max Clark Aug 30, 2024

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Top Tigers prospect Max Clark talks to Ben from High-A West Michigan about what it’s like to be a player wearing alternate-identity uniforms. Also, Ben shares stories from his trip to the Midwest, Sam and Tyler discuss late-season prospect callups and Josh dusts off the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

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#470: Phillies prospect Aidan Miller Aug 23, 2024

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Top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller talks to Sam about his first full season, his recent turnaround and his 2023 Draft experience following a broken hamate injury that spring. Also, Ben previews his upcoming trip to Michigan and other parts of the Midwest, and Josh delivers an epic edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

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#469: MLB Pipeline’s in-season prospect rerank Aug 16, 2024

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Sam and Tyler chat about the updated Top 100 overall and Top 30 organizational prospect rankings for MLB Pipeline. Also, Ben talks with Durham VP of baseball ops Mike Birling about his tenure with the Bulls, and Josh gives an honest account in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

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#468: Braves prospect Hayden Harris, Fowl-well in Down East Aug 09, 2024

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Braves No. 30 prospect Hayden Harris shares how LinkedIn got him an opportunity in pro ball, and Down East general manager Jon Clemmons discusses the final season in Kinston. Also, Ben and Sam go through some of the Minor League news of the week, and Josh cracks wise in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

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#467: Trades and Trips Aug 02, 2024

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Sam and Tyler chat about how prospects and farm systems were affected by this year’s Trade Deadline, and Ben returns from his North Carolina road trip with stories from Down East, Durham and more. Finally, Josh finds good fortune in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

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#466: Cubs prospect Matt Shaw Jul 26, 2024

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Cubs No. 2 prospect Matt Shaw talks about his time at Double-A Tennessee from the MLB Pipeline Prospect Showcase. Also, Ben discusses a league swap in the Rangers system, Sam and Tyler preview the Trade Deadline and Josh hops to the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

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#465: 2024 Draft, Futures Game, West Coast League Jul 19, 2024

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Sam and Tyler break down this year’s MLB Draft results and discuss the All-Star Futures Game. They also chat about their work together broadcasting the West Coast League All-Star Game in Bellingham, Washington.

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#464: Midsummer podcast Jul 12, 2024

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Ben and Tyler look at some recent Minor League Crooked Numbers, Sam previews the All-Star Futures Game and 2024 Draft and Josh releases a sick edition of Ghosts of the Minors

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Fourth of July special: Futures Game rosters Jul 03, 2024

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During a short holiday week, Sam jumps in quick to chat about Futures Game rosters, MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 100 prospect ranking and James Wood’s callup to the Nationals.

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#463: Tales from the South Jun 28, 2024

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Ben returns from his most recent road trip with stories from stops in Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas. Also, Ben and Sam share interviews with Rome PA announcer Larry Gardner and Negro Southern League Museum director Anthony C. Williams, and Josh makes himself at home in Ghosts of the Minors.

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