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  1. 5D AGO

    Week 6 Power 25 Update + Week 6 & 7 Game Coverage + Brother Rice's Brady Cunningham

    The Bullpen is back with another loaded episode. The staff kicks things off with the latest college baseball notes, spotlighting Illinois players and programs making an impact at the next level. From there, the crew breaks down the Week 6 Power 25 bubble teams before Diamond Notes highlights the standout individual performances from around the state last week. The staff then recaps week six and early week seven game coverage, highlighting standout prospects and performances from games our staff attended. The episode closes with a sit-down with Brother Rice's Brady Cunningham, a 2027 Texas A&M commit and one of the top players in the Illinois junior class. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 1:38 College Baseball News 12:26 Owen Murphy Gets The Call To AAA13:18 Power 25 Update 21:19 Bubble Teams To Know 25:11 Diamond Notes Standouts 31:14 Week 6 & 7 Game Coverage 59:31 Brady Cunningham Interview 1:06:36 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

  2. APR 22

    Week 5 Power 25 Update + Week 5 & 6 Game Coverage + Jackson Ahrens Interview + College Baseball Notes

    The Bullpen is back with another packed episode. The staff runs through the updated Week 5 Power 25 rankings, breaking down the latest movers, new entries, and teams to watch as the season hits its stride. From there, the crew recaps weeks five and six of game coverage, highlighting standout prospects and performances from games our staff attended. The episode features a sit-down with East Peoria shortstop Jackson Ahrens, one of the top uncommitted seniors in the country, discussing his recruitment and what's ahead. The staff closes out with the latest college baseball notes, spotlighting Illinois players and teams making noise at the next level. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 12:16 Baseball News 22:55 Power 25 Update 36:16 Bubble Teams To Know 40:10 Diamond Notes Standouts 45:55 Week 5 & 6 Game Coverage 1:09:15 Jackson Ahrens Interview 1:28:02 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 28m

  3. APR 15

    Week 4 Power 25 Update + Week 4 & 5 Game Coverage + Diamond Notes + College & Minor League Baseball Notes

    The Bullpen is back with another loaded episode. The staff runs through the updated Week 4 Power 25 rankings, breaking down the latest movers and teams to watch as the season heats up. From there, the crew recaps weeks four and five of game coverage and standout prospects from games we attended last week. We also talked about the Daily Roundup, highlighting the standout wins and performances from around the state. The staff talks through this week's Diamond Notes standouts before closing out with the latest notes from Illinois college baseball and the minor leagues, spotlighting players from the state making an impact at the next level. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 06:28 College Baseball Weekend Recap 10:34 MLB & Minor League Notes 16:40 Power 25 Update 25:45 Bubble Teams To Know 31:42 Daily Roundup Notes 34:37 Diamond Notes Standouts 42:26 Illinois Heat Sheet 43:10 Week 4 & 6 Game Coverage 1:26:06 Rising Stars Events 1:28:21 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 29m

  4. APR 8

    Week 3 Power 25 Update + Week 3 & 4 Game Coverage + Player of the Week + College & Minor League Baseball Notes

    The Bullpen is back with another loaded episode. The staff runs through the updated Week 3 Power 25 rankings, breaking down the latest movers and teams to watch as the season heats up. From there, the crew recaps weeks three and four of game coverage and standout prospects from games we attended last week. We also talked about the Daily Roundup, highlighting the standout wins and performances from around the state. The staff talks through this week's Player of the Week before closing out with the latest notes from Illinois college baseball and the minor leagues, spotlighting players from the state making an impact at the next level. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 07:47 College Baseball Weekend Recap, Minor League Notes 26:38 Power 25, Week 3 Recap 39:43 Bubble Teams To Know 45:53 Daily Roundup Notes 47:28 Player Of The Week 51:10 Diamond Notes Standouts 54:43 Illinois Heat Sheet 56:59 Week 3 & 4 Game Coverage 1:09:35 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 10m

  5. APR 1

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
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