MLB Pipeline

Find out about the stars of tomorrow, from the guys who know today. Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) are your tour guides for this ride through the unfolding stories & breaking news in Minor League Baseball. From top prospects to scouting executives to farm directors, the MLB Pipeline is jam-packed with exclusive coverage of the minors you can't get anywhere else.

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10/6/16: How They Got There
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
33 min
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8/11/16: Pipeline Potpourri
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
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.
34 min
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7/28/16: Shuffled Around
What goes up, usually must come down. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to explore the new top three prospects, which team set itself up to have the best farm system and how players like Dillon Tate and Carson Fulmer fell from the top spots.
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7/22/16: Outranked
It's time to re-rank Major League Baseball's top prospects. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis discuss the benefits to re-ranking the top 100 prospects, why guys like Braxton Garrett and Jason Groome took so long to sign and where expectations sit when it comes to the new collective bargaining agreement and how it could affect the trade process.
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7/10/16: Live From San Diego
As the focus of the baseball season turns to Petco Park and the All-Star Game, the Pipeline Podcast crew gives their wrap-up of the 2016 All-Stars Future Game, which saw Red Sox prospect Yoan Moncada take home the MVP honors. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down all the highlights from the game, including Alex Bregman nearly hitting for the cycle, Eloy Jimenez's big game and Alex Reyes' start for the World team.
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7/7/16: The Future is Bright
The future looks bright as MLBPipeline.com heads to San Diego for the 2016 Futures Game. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis to find out who he's most looking forward to seeing, like Yoan Moncada and Andrew Benintendi, which first-round picks are still unsigned and why and how Tyler Glasnow fared in his Major League debut.
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6/29/16: The Best and the Brightest
What exactly goes into choosing Future Game All-Stars? Senior director of baseball development Del Matthews stopped by the Pipeline Podcast to highlight all the pieces that make up the Futures Game puzzle. Plus, MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo choose which top prospects they'd like to see shine out on the field in San Diego and share their thoughts on the recent surge of bone spurs plaguing Major League pitchers.
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6/23/16: Making a Splash
Despite the 2016 Draft being over, MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo haven't slowed down when it comes to the prospect scene. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Callis and Mayo to hear who's making a splash at the College World Series and Tournament of Stars. Plus, the guys discuss which top picks in the 2016 Draft have signed with their respective clubs and explain how each team decides on the signing bonus amount for their top picks.
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6/16/16: Scout it Out
The life of a Scouting Director never slows down, even after the Draft. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis caught up with Reds Scouting Director Chris Buckley to learn about how the scouting process unfolds, how quickly a team wants to get their Draft picks in the mix of games, and what the rest of his summer looks like now that the Draft has ended. Plus, the guys discuss who made all the right moves in the 2016 Draft.
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6/1/16: 2016 Draft Preview
It's time to gear up for the 2016 Draft. With less than a week away MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to debate who should go no. 1 overall and who's on the rise as Pipeline's Top Draft Prospect list expands to 200 players.
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5/26/16: Anticipated Debut
19-year-old phenom and top left-handed pitching prospect Julio Urias is about to make a name for himself when he makes his Major League debut for the Dodgers on Friday. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo talk at length about what Urias brings to the table and why he's ready for the start and also discuss whether or not their top five Draft picks have shuffled around, including top projected A.J. Puk.
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5/17/16: Groomed for Success
As the Draft inches closer, MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to choose their top six picks for 2016. Plus, pitching prospect Jason Groome spoke with MLB.com about his effort and future in baseball while discussing which number one picks from 2015 are thriving in their first full professional season.
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5/12/16: Early Mock Draft Predictions by Position
MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to find out who they'd pick first by position in the Major League draftand what goes into making a mock draft.
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5/5/16: Internationally known
International signing day is around the corner and MLB.com has released the top 30 prospects. National correspondent Jesse Sanchez joins MLB.com's Matt Waymire and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to break down how the list is curated, the basic rules and why Kevin Maitan is leading the pack at No. 1.
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4/28/16: MLB Pipeline's Dream Draft
Who will go first in the 2016 MLB Draft? We're not sure, but luckily the top 100 prospect list comes out on Thursday, so MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join MLB.com's Matt Waymire to go through a mock Draft of their top 10 picks. You won't want to miss who they choose first.
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4/21/16: Strength in numbers
In his first full pro season, Austin Allen hit .547 in his first 10 games with four doubles, a home run, and 10 RBIs. Allen joined MLB.com's Tim McMaster and MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis to reflect on his first couple weeks with the Fort Wayne Tin Caps and how he's handling high-caliber pitchers every night. Plus, the guys spotlight other prospects standing out and discuss who should be called up next to the big stage.
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4/15/16: Dynamic Duos
Which prospects are heating up at the Major League level? MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo join MLB.com's Tim McMaster to spotlight the Rangers' Nomar Mazara, the Astros' Tyler White as well as hear from dynamic duo Clint Frazier and Bradley Zimmer on how they're adjusting in 2016. Plus, the guys examine the transfer rule and how it's impacting Jason Groome's final high school season while they look ahead to this year's Draft and who sticks out.
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