Jonathan Mayo

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  1. Trade Talk & 2025 Recap

    5D AGO

    Trade Talk & 2025 Recap

    On the final Pipeline Podcast of the year, Jim Callis & Jason Ratliff break down the sudden flurry of pre-Christmas trades, highlighted by the Rays acquiring six prospects and a supplemental first-round Draft pick in exchange for four big leaguers in a deal with the Orioles and a three-way swap with the Astros and Pirates. Then they look back on 2025 by discussing which farm system improved the most (including the Brewers and Giants) and which prospects did the same (none more than Red Sox lefty Payton Tolle), before wrapping things up with a listener mailbag question about White Sox southpaw Hagen Smith. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m
  2. Checking Our Draft List Twice

    DEC 17

    Checking Our Draft List Twice

    Following the launch of the 2026 Draft Top 100, Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff take a close look at the players top of the list, highlighting the best hitters and pitchers in the class, starting with UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowski. They then break down the intriguing challenge trade between the Red Sox and Nationals, in which Boston sent 22-year-old right-hander Luis Perales to Washington (and former Red Sox assistant GM turned Nats GM Paul Toboni) for 25-year-old lefty Jake Bennett. The episode concludes with a question from @bammbamcam about Yankees 2025 top Draft pick Dax Kilby. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m
  3. Winter Meetings Wonderland (Guest: Mike Shirley)

    DEC 11

    Winter Meetings Wonderland (Guest: Mike Shirley)

    The Winter Meetings in Orlando are a hub of baseball activity, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break it all down on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They begin by discussing the ramifications of the Draft Lottery and Jonathan talks to White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley about his team claiming the No. 1 overall pick. Then they shift their focus to another draft -- the Rule 5 Draft -- and analyze the 13 prospects taken, starting with No. 1 choice R.J. Petit (Tigers to Rockies). After celebrating the annual Scout of the Year winners, they circle back to the Rule 5 Draft with a listener mailbag question. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 17m
  4. Trade & Draft(s) Fever

    DEC 2

    Trade & Draft(s) Fever

    With the impending release of MLB Pipeline's Draft Top 100 just before the Winter Meetings set to start this weekend, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have plenty to unpack on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by previewing the Meetings, taking a look at the Draft Lottery and the Rule 5 Draft before discussing which teams have the prospects and motivation to make significant trades. Next, the guys give a sneak peek at the Draft Top 100 by talking about two of the crop's deepest demographics, shortstops (led by clear No.  1 overall prospect Roch Cholowsky of UCLA) and high school left-handers. They wrap things up with one of the more thought-provoking listener-mailbag questions ever, debating the merits of Paul Skenes vs Roki Sasaki . . . in March 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 21m
  5. AFL Wrapup & Roster Ramblings (Guest: Max Anderson)

    NOV 18

    AFL Wrapup & Roster Ramblings (Guest: Max Anderson)

    In the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff put a bow on the just-concluded Arizona Fall League season. They recap the playoffs and the award winners before Jim interviews AFL batting champion Max Anderson (Tigers). Then they shift their focus to difficult roster decisions teams faced as they finalized their 40-man roster to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings. They also look forward to the most intriguing matchups on the 2026 Spring Breakout schedule before circling back to the Fall League for a listener mailbag question. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 25m
  6. Rookies In The Spotlight (Guest: Kevin McGonigle)

    OCT 7

    Rookies In The Spotlight (Guest: Kevin McGonigle)

    On the latest edition of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo focus on the rookie pitchers who have delivered huge performances in the playoffs: Cam Schlittler (Yankees), Trey Yesavage (Blue Jays), Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) and Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers). Also regarding the postseason, they discuss the prospect pedigrees of the participants, including seven players who ranked No. 1 on the Top 100 Prospects list. The Arizona Fall League has started, so there's plenty of AFL talk, including an interview with the highest-rated prospect in the desert, Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, as well as a related listener mailbag question. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  7. Gratitude abounds

    NOV 25

    Gratitude abounds

    There's so much to be grateful for in the prospect world and in this Thanksgiving week episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo dig into those things like it's a pumpkin pie. The duo list things they're grateful for in Pipeline-land, from the Arizona Fall League to the College World Series to the tireless efforts of (in no particular order): scouts, player development staff, the MLB Pipeline department and their spouses. In addition to discussing gratitude, Jim and Jonathan break down the prospect impact of the Brandon Nimmo-for-Marcus Semien swap and unpack the breaking news of Sonny Gray being dealt to the Red Sox. They also took one last look at the AFL via Jim's Top 30 Prospects list, discussed 40-man roster decisions and the new All-Star Week schedule that flips the Draft and the Futures Game before taking two Mailbag questions about intriguing pitching prospects. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 15m
  8. A World Series Classic, Plus AFL Musings (Guest: Daniel Espino)

    OCT 28

    A World Series Classic, Plus AFL Musings (Guest: Daniel Espino)

    Our Pipeline Podcast hosts still have a little gas left in the tank after an epic 18-inning World Series contest, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin by discussing the Game 3 thriller featuring typical heroes (Freedie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani) and one we never saw coming (Will Klein). After that, they shift their focus to the Arizona Fall League. They talk about the most recent Hitter and Pitcher of the Week (Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle, Astros right-hander James Hicks) and spotlight Statcast standouts such as Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez and Tigers infielder Max Anderson. Jonathan interviews Guardians right-hander Daniel Espino, who's showcasing some of the best stuff in the Fall League after missing more than three years following a pair of shoulder surgeries, and then the guys wrap it up with a mailbag question about which farm systems have stood out the most in the AFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m
  9. Fall classics... in Arizona (Guest: Walker Janek)

    OCT 21

    Fall classics... in Arizona (Guest: Walker Janek)

    While the baseball world understandably has much of its focus on the impeding World Series, the MLB Pipeline crew has been keeping tabs on the other exciting action in the Arizona Fall League. Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff spent the bulk of this week's episode digging into the AFL, from top performances from Pirates sluggers Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. to pitching performances from the Orioles left-hander Luis De Leon. Sam also sat down with Astros No. 4 prospect Walker Janek, who is off to a hot start in Arizona. The gang did spend some time on the World Series, looking at how the Dodgers and Blue Jays were built and how members of both rosters stack up as former prospects before answering a Mailbag question about one of them, Trey Yesavage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 17m
  10. AFL homestretch and Rookies of the Year (Guest: Tommy White)

    NOV 11

    AFL homestretch and Rookies of the Year (Guest: Tommy White)

    It's the final week of the Arizona Fall League and that was the focus for much of this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff broke down all the action from last weekend's Fall Stars Game and discussed contenders for the league's awards, from MVP to breakout player. Then Jonathan sat down with A's infield prospect Tommy White to talk about his AFL experience and his hopes to join an exciting young big league roster. From there, the guys discussed the 2025 Rookies of the Year (and the fact both Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin played in the AFL last year) and then made pick for frontrunners for the 2026 award before answering a Mailbag question about one of those contenders, Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 18m
  11. The 2025 Futures Game and the Draft are in the books

    JUL 15

    The 2025 Futures Game and the Draft are in the books

    It's a wrap for the MLB Pipeline crew in Atlanta for the busiest time on the Pipeline calendar. Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff gathered together to break down all the action on site and in person. They started off by analyzing the Draft, first by addressing the somewhat surprising top two picks and looking at surprises in the first round, then picking a steal for each of the top 10 rounds. Then the guys shifted to reviewing this year's Futures Game action, picking out favorite moments from the National League's 4-2 win before answering a Mailbag question about shortstops in the first round. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  12. The Fall League is underway (Guest: Max Muncy)

    OCT 14

    The Fall League is underway (Guest: Max Muncy)

    Despite uncharacteristic rainouts wreaking some havoc on Week 1 of the Arizona Fall League, there was plenty of action to discuss for Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff on this week's episode. They talked about the Hitter and Pitcher of the Week as well as some other standout performers from the first set of games before Jim chatted with A's rookie Max Muncy, who is back in the AFL for the second time. Then Jason quizzed Jim and Jonathan on preseason prospect predictions they made last winter before answering a question from the Mailbag. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  13. A Tour Of The NL East (Guest: Jonah Tong)

    MAY 27

    A Tour Of The NL East (Guest: Jonah Tong)

    This week's edition of the Pipeline Podcast features a look at some of the more intriguing prospects in the NL East, highlighted by an interview with bat-missing Mets right-hander Jonah Tong. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff also discuss several other NL East farmhands, including Marlins catcher Joe Mack, Braves righty J.R. Ritchie and Nationals righty Travis Sykora. The guys catch up on the latest Draft doings, including prospects who stood out in conference tournament action and top arms who will pitch in the NCAA tournament, before fielding a Draft-related question from the listener mailbag. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  14. Double Deadline!

    JUL 22

    Double Deadline!

    On the latest MLB Pipeline, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff cover not one deadline but two: Draft signings (July 28) and trades (July 31). They begin by discussing Draft deals, including No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits getting $8.2 million from the Nationals, and then chat about which clubs had the best Drafts and which draftees will reach the Majors the quickest. Then it's trade talk, from which contenders have the inclination and prospects to make deals to mailbag questions about which Top 100 Prospect is most likely to be on the move and whether the Yankees would part with slugging outfielder Spencer Jones. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 8m
  15. More Fall (Classic and League) talk (Guest: Dante Nori)

    NOV 4

    More Fall (Classic and League) talk (Guest: Dante Nori)

    On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff put a bow on the recently completed World Series by recapping the drama and the many heroes on both sides. Next up are discussions of the Rookie of the Year finalists, the always perilous long-term rookie rankings (Roman Anthony vs. Nick Kurtz!) and the Gold Glove winners. Then the guys shift their focus to the Minors (which current prospects could win big league Gold Gloves in 2026) and the Arizona Fall League (Jonathan interviews Phillies outfielder Dante Nori, plus players to look forward to in the Fall Stars Game). As always, the podcast concludes with a listener mailbag question, this time about which Top 100 Prospects are the best bets to win future Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 29m
  16. From prospect to postseason

    SEP 30

    From prospect to postseason

    In this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo dive into the about-to-begin MLB postseason as only the Pipeline crew can, by looking at how each of the 12 postseason teams constructed their rosters, highlighting the Guardians' homegrown-heavy squad and how teams like the Mariners and Brewers have relied on trades to build a winner. Jim then sits down with Mariners scout Rob Mummau, who scouted and signed MVP candidate Cal Raleigh in college. Then Jim and Jonathan do a 10-pick draft of 2026 Draft prospects from their Top 20 college and high school lists before finishing off with a Mailbag question about this year's MiLB Awards. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 17m
  17. Prospects In Playoffs

    SEP 9

    Prospects In Playoffs

    The Minor League playoffs have begun at the Single-A and High-A levels, and this week's Pipeline Podcast begins by breaking down the top prospects to watch in postseason action. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff highlight that contingent, which includes the No. 1 pick (Eli Willits) and No. 1 prospect (Ethan Holliday) in the 2025 Draft as well as seven other Top 100 Prospects. The guys also discuss the two most recent prospects to join the Top 100 list, Pirates outfielder Edward Florentino and Giants shortstop Josuar Gonzalez, and preview the next addition (You'll have to listen to find out!). After that, they talk about players who made the Prospect Team of the Week most often this season, led by Reds third baseman Sal Stewart, and field not one but two listener mailbag questions from members of the band Subway Ghosts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  18. Top 10 lists & international signings

    JAN 21

    Top 10 lists & international signings

    Nearing the launch of MLB Pipeline's new Top 100, the Pipeline Podcast crew gets you ready by looking at more of their Top 10 by Position lists. This week, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dig into four lists: second base, third base, shortstop and outfield. Then the guys bring in Jesse Borek to discuss how the international signing period has been going, as Jesse answers questions about Roki Sasaki and the rest of the 2025 class. As always, the pod closes with a question from the Mailbag, this one about prospects Jim and Jonathan think the other underrates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m
  19. Wrapping Up The Minor League Season

    SEP 23

    Wrapping Up The Minor League Season

    With the Minor League season coming to an end, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff focus on the top performances of 2025 in the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by breaking down the candidates for Hitting Prospect of the Year (Konnor Griffin/Pirates, Kevin McGonigle/Tigers, J.J. Wetherholt/Cardinals) and Pitching Prospect of the Year (Griffin Herring/Rockies, Jonah Tong/Mets, Trey Yesavage/Blue Jays). The guys also highlight some of the best power/speed seasons, including a 20-60 performance by Griffin and the third straight 20-20 year from the Rays' Carson Williams. Also on the agenda: the new International Top 50 Prospects list for 2026, and a mailbag question about how likely it is that we'll see the best prospects in the Minors right now playing in the Majors next year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m
  20. New Top 100, New Top 30s, New Farm Ranks

    AUG 12

    New Top 100, New Top 30s, New Farm Ranks

    MLB Pipeline has updated all of its prospect lists this week, so Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff discuss all the changes on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They start with the overall Top 100 Prospects, headlined by shortstops Konnor Griffin (Pirates) and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers), and also delve into where the 2025 draftees fit and which players made the biggest jumps. Next, they break down how the new organization Top 30s feed into the revised farm system rankings led by the Dodgers, Twins and Mariners. Then they preview the star-studded MLB High School All-American Game and finish by fielding a listener mailbag question about Mets righty Jonah Tong. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m
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