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Join The Bullpen each week to hear all things baseball across the Land of Lincoln. Use #CallThePen on X to ask questions to our weekly guests.

  1. 5D AGO

    Week 2 Power 25 Update + Week 2 Game Coverage + Diamond Notes + College Baseball Around Illinois

    The Bullpen is back for week two of the Illinois high school baseball season. The staff runs through the updated Power 25 rankings, breaking down the top-5 that remains the same, teams making a rise, and bubble teams to know heading into the early weeks. From there, the crew recaps week two game coverage, highlighting the notable wins and performances from around the state. Diamond Notes returns with a look at the standout individual performances from last week before the staff closes out with the latest college baseball updates on Illinois teams and players making an impact at the next level. The staff finds a moment to react to Illinois Basketball punching its ticket to the Final Four.

    1h 21m

  2. MAR 25

    Kickoff Classic Recap + Power 25 Week 1 + Pete Crow-Armstrong Cubs Extension + College Baseball Around Illinois

    The Bullpen is back with a packed episode to kick off the high school baseball season. The staff recaps the Kickoff Classic, breaking down the top players and teams from opening weekend across Illinois. From there, the crew dives into the first Power 25 rankings of the season, sorting out the early movers and teams to watch. The staff also reacts to Pete Crow-Armstrong's contract extension with the Chicago Cubs and what it means for one of baseball's brightest young outfielders. The episode rounds out with a look at college baseball around Illinois, highlighting the players and programs making noise at the next level. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:24 College Baseball Weekend Recap 10:47 Pete Crow Armstrong Signs Extension 15:11 Power 25 Week 1 Recap 19:30 Kickoff Classic Recap 1:17:16 Outro

    1h 18m

  3. MAR 18

    IHSA State Championship Predictions + College Baseball & WBC Recap + Coach Matt Thompson + Player Rankings Recap

    This week on The Bullpen, the staff delivers their Illinois state championship predictions before breaking down the latest college baseball action, highlighting standout Illinois teams and players, along with a recap of the World Baseball Classic. The crew also runs through the latest Power 25 rankings and player rankings recap, giving you a full picture of where things stand across the state. The episode features a sit-down interview with Libertyville Head Coach Matt Thompson, recorded live at the IHSBCA Convention, discussing his program and what's ahead for the Wildcats. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:48 College Baseball & World Baseball Classic 15:18 Power 25 Release 17:04 State Championship Predictions 58:15 Bubble Teams To Know 1:10:14 Kickoff Classic Preview 1:15:20 Libertyville HC Matt Thompson Joins 1:21:38 Player Rankings Recap 1:57:38 Outro

    1h 58m

  4. MAR 11

    Joliet Pitcher ID, Preseason ID Standouts + Illinois College Baseball Recap + Coach Lee Milano

    This week on The Bullpen, the staff breaks down last weekend's college baseball action with a spotlight on Illinois teams and players who stood out. From there, the crew shifts to the recruiting trail, highlighting prospects to keep an eye on from both the Joliet Pitcher ID and the Joliet Preseason ID events. The episode wraps up with a sit-down interview with Nazareth Academy Head Baseball Coach Lee Milano, discussing his program and what's ahead for the Roadrunners. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:09 College Baseball & World Baseball Classic 15:14 Joliet Pitcher ID 27:23 Joliet Preseason ID 1:05:41 Nazareth Head Coach Lee Milano Joins 1:15:20 Outro Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrepBaseballIL?sub_confirmation=1 The Bullpen: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/the-bullpen-podcast Register for an event: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/illinois/showcases1st 1st Phorm Products:https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=prepbaseball 1st Phorm Protein Powder:https://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1/?a_aid=prepbaseball Protein Sticks:https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-sticks/?a_aid=prepbaseball

    1h 16m

  5. MAR 4

    The Bullpen, EP60 – Illinois Preseason All-State Recap, Ryan Short (Normal Community) Interview, College Baseball

    On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we recap last weekend’s college baseball slate, highlighting teams and players from Illinois who made an impact. We then break down the Prep Baseball Illinois Preseason All-State events, both Underclass and Upperclass, spotlighting some of the top prospects from the day. We wrap up the episode with an interview featuring Normal Community head baseball coach Ryan Short, recorded at the IHSBCA Convention. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:18 College Baseball Weekend Recap 11:14 Spring Training Notes 14:31 Preseason All-State: Underclass 52:02 Preseason All-State: Upperclass 1:27:13 Normal Community Head Coach Ryan Short Joins 1:35:40 Outro Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrepBaseballIL?sub_confirmation=1 The Bullpen: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/the-bullpen-podcast Register for an event: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/illinois/showcases1st 1st Phorm Products:https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=prepbaseball 1st Phorm Protein Powder:https://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1/?a_aid=prepbaseball Protein Sticks:https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-sticks/?a_aid=prepbaseball

    1h 37m

  6. FEB 25

    The Bullpen, EP59 - College Baseball Weekend Recap, Lockport, Chicago, and Peoria Preseason ID Standouts, Homewood Flossmoor HC Marcus Rodgers Joins

    On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recapped last weekend’s college baseball standouts from Illinois. We then discussed Sam Antonacci’s home run against the Chicago Cubs in spring training before breaking down standouts from the Lockport Preseason ID. From there, we dove into both the Chicago and Peoria Preseason ID events, highlighting the players who impressed. We closed the episode with an interview featuring Homewood-Flossmoor Head Baseball Coach Marcus Rodgers. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 07:06 College Baseball Begins 14:26 Spring Training Notes 16:15 Lockport Preseason ID 36:27 Chicago Preseason ID 41:09 Peoria Preseason ID 57:05 Homewood-Flossmoor Head Coach Marcus Rodgers Joins 1:13:59 Outro

    1h 15m

  7. FEB 18

    The Bullpen, EP58 – College Baseball Begins, McHenry & Lake Zurich Preseason ID Recaps, Brother Rice HC Sean McBride Joins

    On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recaps Illinois teams and prep prospects who competed during opening weekend of college baseball. We then break down some of the top performers from the McHenry and Lake Zurich Preseason IDs before wrapping up the show with an interview featuring Brother Rice head baseball coach Sean McBride. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:11 College Baseball Begins 20:07 McHenry Preseason ID 39:42 Lake Zurich Preseason ID 56:16 Brother Rice Head Coach Sean McBride Joins 1:06:07 Outro Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrepBaseballIL?sub_confirmation=1 The Bullpen: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/the-bullpen-podcast Register for an event: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/illinois/showcases1st 1st Phorm Products:https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=prepbaseball 1st Phorm Protein Powder:https://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1/?a_aid=prepbaseball Protein Sticks:https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-sticks/?a_aid=prepbaseball

    1h 7m

  8. FEB 11

    The Bullpen, EP57 - O'Hare Preseason ID Standouts, College Baseball Opening Weekend, Super Bowl Recap

    On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recaps College Baseball’s Opening Weekend and breaks down the Super Bowl — including our picks for the best commercials of the night. We also dive into Shooter Hunt’s notes from the Super 60 before spotlighting standout prospects from the O’Hare Preseason ID, organized by key takeaways and themes. We wrap up the show with an interview featuring Chris Erwin, head baseball coach at Father McGivney. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:31 College Baseball Opening Weekend 10:12 Super Bowl Recap 18:41 What was the best Super Bowl commercial? 22:17 Shooter's Super 60 Notes 24:18 O'Hare Preseason ID 24:53 Best Overall Prospects 36:31 Favorite Arms 39:00 Top Uncommitted Prospects 42:22 Upside Sleeper Prospect 46:31 Data Darling50:40 More Favorite Arms 52:06 Top Infielder 56:54 Father McGivney Head Coach Chris Erwin Joins 1:03:38 Outro Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrepBaseballIL?sub_confirmation=1 The Bullpen: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/the-bullpen-podcast Register for an event: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/illinois/showcases1st 1st Phorm Products:https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=prepbaseball 1st Phorm Protein Powder:https://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1/?a_aid=prepbaseball Protein Sticks:https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-sticks/?a_aid=prepbaseball

    1h 5m
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Join The Bullpen each week to hear all things baseball across the Land of Lincoln. Use #CallThePen on X to ask questions to our weekly guests.

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  • Creator
    Prep Baseball Illinois
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Prep Baseball Illinois
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