Best MLB Pipeline Podcasts (2024)

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Live from the Combine! (with Carter Johnson) 1:09:26

1d ago1:09:26

1:09:26

The MLB Pipeline crew is on the road this week, with Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff all in Phoenix for the fourth annual MLB Draft Combine. They take a look at the event and standouts from the first day of on-field workouts before talking to the top high school player from Alabama, Carter Johnson, who participated in those workouts. Th…

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 85 (Jay Horwitz Joins The Show) 32:38

3d ago32:38

32:38

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal and Mike are joined by longtime PR director and current VP of Mets Alumni Relations Jay Horwitz. The three discuss Jay's career with the Mets, Shannon Forde, Gil Hodges, Old Timers Day and more!

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Friendly confines: How constantly close games are defining, testing Cardinals 38:03

6d ago38:03

38:03

Following closely behind the Cardinals' 3-0 victory against the Cubs at Wrigley Field and each team's 49th game this season decided by three or fewer runs, a question was presented to KMOX/1120 AM's Kevin Wheeler. What are the traits necessary for a team to do well in so many slim-margin games? As a guest on a brand-new edition of the Best Podcast …

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Prospects heading to Omaha (plus top prepster Konnor Griffin) 54:49

9d ago54:49

54:49

With the College World Series about to begin, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff take a look at the top Draft prospects still playing in Omaha in this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. Staying Draft-focused, the guys shifted gears to preview next week's Draft Combine in Phoenix and dug into Jim's latest first round mock, which in…

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Walking in Memphis: A visit to Cardinals' scrutinized prospect pipeline 36:21

12d ago36:21

36:21

When it comes to evaluating a farm system, few things offer a better glimpse of the external view than the trade deadline and nothing gives greater clarity on the internal view than when there's a need at the major-league level. Consider the Cardinals. St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Daniel Guerrero recently visited Memphis, Tennessee, to s…

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Prospects Head Toward Omaha, Draft 1:06:01

16d ago1:06:01

1:06:01

The College World Series and the Draft are on the horizon, and Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff discuss top prospects on tap for both events in the latest Pipeline Podcast. First, they talk about MLB Pipeline's recently released Draft Top 200 and what separates the best position players (Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana, Georgia …

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 84 (Mets Prospect A.J. Ewing Joins The Show) 17:17

17d ago17:17

17:17

On this special episode of MMO Weekly, presented by Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, Sal is joined by the Mets 2023 fourth round pick, A.J. Ewing. They discuss his offseason goals, what he expects from being in the system along with much more!

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Evaluating NCAA Tournament Prospects 59:36

23d ago59:36

59:36

With the NCAA tournament set to begin this weekend, the latest Pipeline Podcast focuses on the top prospects vying for a College World Series championship. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss two dozen potential first-round picks who will compete in the 16 four-team regionals, as well as other prospects who could factor early in the…

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 83 (Mets Struggling Through First Two Months) 21:49

24d ago21:49

21:49

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal is joined by MMO executive editor Mike Mayer. The two discuss the Mets struggles on the field, Edwin Diaz, Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Luis Severino and more!

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Archrivals Cardinals and Cubs share more in common than still chasing Brewers for 1st 49:36

26d ago49:36

49:36

"That gets to the frustration of Cubs fans," says The Athletic senior writer Patrick Mooney. "Of like look at this division and why is the approach so measured and logical all the time to its extreme? ... That drives Cubs fans crazy with good reason." "It's where Cubs and Cardinals fans agree," continues Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold.…

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Best pure hitters in the Minors (Guest: Jacob Wilson) 1:15:41

1M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast is all about the bats. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off with a ranking of the top 10 pure hitters in the Minors right now, a list still topped by No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday. He's followed closely by this week's guest, A's top prospect Jacob Wilson, who talks with Jonathan along with h…

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Legends on the fall: How far are Red Sox and Cardinals from reclaiming their October prominence? 50:32

1M ago50:32

50:32

Since the Boston Red Sox last bested the Cardinals nearly 11 years ago in one of their recurring World Series appointments, the Red Sox have had three last-place finishes and the Cardinals have slowly faded and fallen, like the leaves, into a decadelong cold snap without a World Series appearance. For these two October rivals, once legends of fall …

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Market Corrections and a Bubba (Chandler) visit 1:02:30

1M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

MLB Pipeline has refreshed its Top 100 Prospects list for the first time this season, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff break down the changes on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday and Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes claim the top two spots, Nationals outfielder James Wood enters the top five…

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Holliday, Skenes And More 1:09:25

1M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

This week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast starts off at the very top of the Top 100. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the latest with No. 1 Jackson Holliday and his return to Triple-A and top pitching prospect (No. 3 overall) Paul Skenes and when the Pirates might call him up. From the peak of the Minors to the bottom, the …

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The meatball factor and super-size problem with Cardinals offense 1:15:15

1M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

With apologies to colleague and Post-Dispatch food critic Ian Froeb, we're talking about meatballs in this episode of the Best Podcast in Baseball. Meatballs and super-sizing. Post-Dispatch sports columnist Ben Frederickson joins the Best Podcast in Baseball, and using his column as a map he and Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold explore t…

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 82 (MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra Joins The Show) 24:40

1M ago24:40

24:40

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal is joined by MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra. The two talk Mets prospects, including Nick Morabito, Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean and more!,

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 81 (Mets Call Up Christian Scott + Win Series Finale Versus Cubs) 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal is joined by MMO Editor Patrick Glynn. They talked about the Mets series finale win versus the Cubs, Joey Wendle, Luis Severino, Adrian Houser, the callup of prospect Christian Scott, and more!

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New Draft Top 150 and the list's highest risers 56:47

2M ago56:47

56:47

After releasing MLB Pipeline's updated and expanded Top 150 Draft Prospects list last week, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break it all down on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by talking about the players at the very top of the list, including new No. 1 Charlie Condon of Georgia, Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana and F…

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 80 (MMO Editor Chris Bello Joins The Show) 21:51

2M ago21:51

21:51

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal is joined by MMO editor Chris Bello. The guys talk about JD Martinez, Christian Scott, Francisco Lindor, and more!

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Can Cardinals' outfield of recent past, Memphis' outfield in the present become St. Louis' outfield for the future? 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Less than a month after two of the Cardinals' leading young position players started opening day side by side in outfield, bringing a glimpse of the future into the present, Jordan Walker and Victor Scott II are reunited this weekend at Class AAA Memphis. Early season offensive struggles have led to both outfieldres being optioned to the Cardinals'…

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Justins, Skenes & The Draft 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo discuss prospects past, present and future. Jonathan revisits a 2004 story he did on a college pitching duel between Justin Verlander and Justin Orenduff and relates how Verlander presented him with a Gold Pass last weekend to celebrate Jonathan's 25 years with…

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What it was like to be born as a baseball fan into Whiteyball, a force multiplier for Cardinals history 50:50

2M ago50:50

50:50

Whether it was the style of play still expected of the team, the restoration of championship expectations, or the devoted fans that filled the ballpark and informed and inspired generations to come, the 1980s teams of Whitey Herzog were a force multiplier for Cardinals history. They amplified the reach and the devotion of the fans. And Herzog was t…

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 79 (Rally Pimp Max Wiener Joins The Show) 24:06

2M ago24:06

24:06

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal is joined by Max Wiener, also known as the Rally Pimp. Sal asks about the origins of how Max became a Mets fan and how he became an internet sensation during the Mets current winning streak!

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Rookies, Prospects & The Draft 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

There's so much going on in every aspect baseball right now and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff tried to cram discussion of it all into the latest Pipeline Podcast. They started by talking about scorching-hot rookies (Michael Busch, Mason Miller) and Minor Leaguers off to fast starts (including Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido and Rocki…

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Taking hacks to determine if Cardinals' frostbit offense is a warning sign or small sample size 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

As the Cardinals head west for the second time in the first month of the regular season, they do so lugging the baggage from one of the least productive lineups in the majors. The Cardinals' rank in the bottom five for many significant offensive categories. Four of the team's home runs have come from the catcher position, none from third baseman No…

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 78 (MMO Historian Brian Wright Joins The Show) 22:46

2M ago22:46

22:46

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal is joined by MMO historian and author Brian Wright. The two discuss Doc Gooden, Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor and more!

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Cagli-Oh My! 57:38

2M ago57:38

57:38

The MLB Pipeline Podcast crew is back with another fantastic guest from the college hitter ranks. This week, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo welcome in Florida Gators two-way star Jac Caglianone. Jonathan and Jim also preview USA Baseball's National High School Invitational, with Jonathan at the National Training Complex to take in the big high school…

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MMO Weekly 2024 Ep 77 (Tim Britton of The Athletic Joins The Show) 20:47

3M ago20:47

20:47

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal is joined by The Athletics' own Tim Britton. Sal and Tim discuss the Mets start to the season, Jeff McNeil, JD Martinez, Julio Teheran and more!

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Cardinals starter Lance Lynn joins BPIB to discuss returning home, baseball's 'sense of humor' 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

A World Series champion, a two-time NL pennant-winner, and a two-time All-Star, Lance Lynn has done a bit of everything as a Cardinal and since he was a Cardinal. But on April 4, 2024, the burly, right-handed starter will do something he never has. He will start the home opener at Busch Stadium for the Cardinals. And that might mean doing something…

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Exact Time Of Arrival 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

On the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff look at the slew of top prospects in Triple-A (Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday, Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes & Co.) and predict exactly when they will make it to the Majors this season. Then they interview Georgia slugger Charlie Condon, the potential No. 1 overall p…

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