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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 5

New Pipeline Inbox: atmlb.com/46nfMNI

📨 Brewers SS logjam
📨 Prospects in Minors who could help in postseason
📨 Slugging Cardinals C Rainiel Rodriguez
📨 Surprises in Guardians system this summer

From left: Brewers SS Jesus Made, Cubs OF Owen Caissie, Cardinals C Rainiel Rodriguez, Guardians OF Kahlil Watson

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 5

Working on the Pipeline Inbox this morning, so there's still time to get your questions in. Send them here or to [email protected]. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 4

The final Road To Wrigley airs tonight at 6 pm CT on Marquee Sports Network. It'll be all Lance Brozdowski & me tonight, having our usual blast talking Cubs prospects!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 4

Still seeking questions for the @MLBPipeline Inbox. Send them here or to [email protected]. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 4

We predicted each system's top prospect for Opening Day 2027. Eighteen of our 30 selections are different from when we last did this in February, including nine 2025 draftees: atmlb.com/461VfwT

Predicting each club's top prospect in 2027

We're always looking ahead here at MLB Pipeline, and we're gazing even further into the future with this projection of who will rank as each organization's No. 1 prospect on Opening Day 2027. A lot ha...

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Have a question that needs answering in this week's @MLBPipeline Inbox? Send it here or to [email protected]. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 3

My latest @MLBPipeline features my annual All-Breakout Team for the Minors: atmlb.com/3UY9IVC

Sign up to get our newsletter emailed every week: atmlb.com/3D1wzWD

From left: Dodgers OF Mike Sirota, Yankees RHP Carlos Lagrange, Red Sox LHP Payton Tolle, White Sox SS Caleb Bonemer

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 3

New @MLBPipeline Podcast: atmlb.com/44kGV2S

🎧 Deluge of Top 100 Prospect callups
🎧 Players we realistically hope to see in Arizona Fall League
🎧 Tribute to legendary scout Roy Clark
🎧 Listener mailbag

Top row, from left: Mets RHP Jonah Tong, Reds INF Sal Stewart
Bottom row, from left: Dodgers OF Josue De Paula, scout Roy Clark

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 2

Back from vacation & devoting my time to the @MLBPipeline Inbox. Send your prospects questions here or to [email protected]. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! We're back to work on another edition of the Pipeline Podcast tomorrow, so if you have a question you'd like us to answer, send it here or to [email protected]. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 18

My daughter Suzi is training her golden Auggie in hopes he will be the next Air Bud. Check him out in video below! #airbud #airbudreturns

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 16

Check out the MLB High School All-American Game broadcast today at 11 am ET on @MLBNetwork . . .

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Jim Callis talks High School All American Game, more | 08/14/2025

Jim Callis previews the 2025 High School All American game, discusses which prospects could have an impact in the postseason and more

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 15

New @MLBPipeline Inbox: atmlb.com/3Uvu0Wd

📨 Best bets to deliver PPI bonus picks in 2026
📨 Top HS talent in 2026 MLB Draft
📨 Precocious Royals pitching prospects
📨 Bright spots in Rays system

Inbox: Which 2026 ROY picks might net teams extra Draft picks?

It was a busy week in MLB Pipeline Country, with a new Top 100 Prospects list, updated organization Top 30s and farm system rankings, a pair of Top 100 callups in Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie and Mets...

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 15

I'm working on the Pipeline Inbox this morning, so still time to sneak a question in. Send it here or to [email protected]. Thanks!

Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 14

Still seeking questions for the Pipeline Inbox. Send them here or to [email protected]. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 14

Owen Caissie has hit for power throughout the Minors despite always being one of the youngest hitters in his leagues, he's making more contact & he's underrated as an athlete. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do for the Cubs: atmlb.com/4meYTKC

What to expect from Cubs top prospect Caissie in the big leagues

Five years later, the Yu Darvish trade finally will pay some dividends for the Cubs. In December 2020, Chicago was coming off its fifth playoff berth in six seasons but looking to reduce payroll after...

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 14

I'll join MLB Central on @MLBNetwork at 11:30 am ET to talk about @MLBPipeline's new Top 100 Prospects list & farm system rankings, callups & MLB's High School All-American Game.

Photos of Jesús Made, Andrew Painter, Kevin McGonigle, Samuel Basallo, Sebastian Walcott, Max Clark, Bubba Chandler, JJ Wetherholt, Leo De Vries and Konnor Griffin on a blue and white background

PIPELINE
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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 13

Have a question about our new Top 100 Prospects list (atmlb.com/4gaUAMH) you need to get off your chest? Send it (or any prospect-related query) to the Pipeline Inbox, either here or to [email protected], and we may answer it in the Inbox column on Friday. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our latest @MLBPipeline Podcast covers all of our new rankings, plus more:

🎧 Top 100 Prospects
🎧 Organization Top 30s
🎧 Farm systems, from 1-30
🎧 MLB High School All-American Game
🎧 Listener mailbag question: Jonah Tong

Left: Konnor Griffin wearing an all-gray uniform with red sunglasses.
Center: Kevin McGonigle wearing a black uniform top and black hat.
Right: Jonah Tong wearing a red hat and red uniform top with white pants.

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 13

More new rankings from @MLBPipeline this week, as we evaluate all of the farm systems (probably the most difficult & controversial rankings we do): atmlb.com/3UrYhFw

Ranking every MLB farm system, 1-30

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers have a successful franchise. They bring in talent in every manageable way, from free agency to trades to acquisition of prospects via the Draft and the…

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 12

Want to ask a Pipeline Inbox question about our new Top 100 Prospects list (atmlb.com/4gaUAMH)? Or anything else related to prospects or the Draft? Send it here or to [email protected], and we may answer it in the Inbox column on Friday. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 12

My latest Pipeline Newsletter previews tonight's MLB High School All-American Game, plus more: atmlb.com/45uDxBP

Sign up to get our newsletter emailed every week: atmlb.com/3D1wzWD

From left, Grady Emerson, Savion Sims, Gio Rojas, Kevin Roberts & Jacob Lombard

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 11

Lots of changes to the MLB Pipeline prospect rankings!

New Top 100 list: atmlb.com/4gaUAMH
Overview: atmlb.com/46Ne215
Completely updated Top 30s for every system too

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 11

Have a question you'd like us to address on this week's Pipeline Podcast? Send it here or to [email protected] & we may do just that. We also may use it in this week's Pipeline Inbox. Thanks!

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Jim Callis @jimcallis.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our 2024 list of the biggest risers in each system included Kristian Campbell, C.J. Kayfus, Jesus Made, Jonah Tong & Jaxon Wiggins, so be sure to check out our 2025 edition: atmlb.com/4mEuLsd

The stock for these 30 prospects -- 1 from each team -- is on the rise

Rerank season is right around the corner.

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