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As the 2024 season reaches its conclusion, it seems a great time for Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff to look at the best prospect performances of the year, with a nod to the September 30 MiLB Awards show on MLB Network. They kicked things off by discussing the finalists for hitting and pitching prospects of the year. The guys then dug a bit deeper by breaking down candidates for breakout prospect of the year before looking much further ahead by peeking at the top 20 college players for the 2025 Draft before finishing with a Mailbag question about a 2024 college draftee, Rockies outfielder Charlie Condon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss several notable promotions on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, including No. 3 overall prospect Walker Jenkins (Twins) to Double-A and Jasson Dominguez and Kumar Rocker to the big leagues. The guys welcome Red Sox middle infielder/center fielder Kristian Campbell for an interview in which he breaks down the reasons behind his breakout season. Afterward, they chat about recent additions to the Top 100 Prospects list (Pirates righty Thomas Harrington, Braves lefty Cam Caminiti, Reds third baseman Cam Collier) before answering a listener mailbag question about Marlins outfielder/third baseman Jacob Berry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big news in prospect-land this week is the debut of Nationals' top prospect Dylan Crews, and Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo are all over his callup on this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, breaking down the 2023 No. 2 overall pick's game and first full season of pro ball. From there, Sam and Jonathan head to Montgomery, where the Biscuits have perhaps the most prospect-laden lineup in the Minors, something they discuss with Biscuits broadcaster Jack Sadighian. The Rays also top a list of farm systems ranked by infield prospect talent and the guys discuss that and other organizations on that list before debating the merits of adding Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker to the Top 100 and answering a question from the listener mailbag about the Rockies' Chase Dollander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's late August, the week after launching all of MLB Pipeline's new rankings, but there was still plenty to talk about on this week's episode. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig some more into the new Top 100 list, examining new names on the list, including Red Sox second baseman/outfielder Kristian Campbell, Dodgers lefty Jackson Ferris and a pair of Nationals flame-throwers (one of whom isn't officially on the list . . . yet!). From there, the guys take a look at 2024 Draftees and how they've started their pro careers, focusing on guys with some upward mobility, like first-rounders Christian Moore (Angels) and Nick Kurtz (Athletics). While the Arizona Fall League doesn't start until early October, it's never too early to dream about rosters, with Jim and Jonathan providing a wish list of who they'd like to see this year before providing a "si" or "no" on if they think the top 30 prospects from the Top 100 will head to the AFL. The episode finishes, as always, with a mailbag question asking about two college bats from the Class of '24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff dive deep into MLB Pipeline's newly revamped Top 100 Prospects list, which is headlined by infielders Jackson Holliday (Orioles) and Junior Caminero (Rays). They discuss why this is the most hitter-heavy Top 100 ever and talk about players who made the biggest jumps from the preseason, including infielders Colt Emerson (Mariners) and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers). Afterward, they give a sneak preview of MLB Pipeline's soon-to-be-released farm system rankings before circling back to the Top 100 with a listener mailbag question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Pipeline will drop a fully updated Top 100 Prospects list next week, and Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo give a sneak preview without giving away any of the rankings on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by discussing the Top 100 process, chat about candidates for the No. 1 spot and how many 2024 draftees to expect on the new list. Jonathan interviews right-hander George Klassen, who significantly has boosted his stock in his pro debut and went to from the Phillies to the Angels in the recent Carlos Estévez trade. Then the guys name other players who have rocketed up prospect lists this summer before answering a listener mailbag question about promising Nationals pitching prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast comes to you right in between the Trade Deadline and the Draft signing deadline and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have you covered on both fronts. They kick things off by looking at the top prospects who changed teams and the sheer volume (90!) of prospects who changed hands. Then the guys broke down the biggest hauls by teams, highlighting the Marlins, Rays and Blue Jays. The trio pivoted from the Trade Deadline to the Draft signing deadline to talk about the remaining unsigned draftees, with four likely not to sign at the time of recording. The pod wrapped up with a question about the White Sox return in the Erick Fedde/Michael Kopech deal from the listener Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the upcoming Trade and Draft Signing deadlines and the midseason rerank. First, they rank the contenders that have the best combinations of desire to make a deal and the prospects to make it happen. Then they discuss some record-setting Draft signings and preview more to come. After that, the guys tease the upcoming overhaul of the Top 100 Prospects and organization Top 30 lists before answering a mailbag question about prospects who could make an impact in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an action-packed week in Texas for All-Star festivities, the MLB Pipeline gang gathered together in person to wrap up all of the events. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff started off by breaking down the Draft, from surprises in the first round to the biggest steal in each round. From there, they reviewed the excitement of the 25th Futures Game and the first ever Futures Skills Showcase before answering an unprecedented five-part question in the Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest prospect week of the year is upon us, highlighted by the All-Star Futures Game and the start of the Draft, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have you covered on the latest Pipeline Podcast. The guys offer prognostications on the Futures Game winner, final score and MVP before Jim and Jonathan make their annual picks for the Futures Game batting practice/unofficial home run derby. With the new Futures Skills Showcase this year, they draft participants in that as well, with Jonathan's No. 1 overall selection prompting Jim to nearly curse on air. After that, it's more predictions as they break down the percentage chances of various players getting selected by the Guardians with the No. 1 overall pick. Lastly, they dip into the listener mailbag for not one but two Draft-related questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices