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Sports Avenue Twisted PodcastEpisode 92 feat. Jim Callis - Senior Writer for MLB PipelineIn this edition, we’re breaking down the excitement of the MLB trade deadline and what it means for teams both now and in the future. Our special guest, Jim Callis, Senior Writer for @MLB Pipeline joins us to unpack some of the biggest moves and the impact they’ll have on the league.Jim highlights the **Adley Rutschman trade** as a significant surprise, stating, "Boston went kind of all in on that one." The Orioles gave up several promising players, raising eyebrows across the league.He also mentions that while the draft class has some promising talent, th...
2026-09-2242 min
Sox Machine2026 Top White Sox Prospects Update with Jim CallisSummary: Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to talk about the updated White Sox top prospect rankings. Why Roch Cholowsky is #1 despite Caleb Bonemer's excellent 2026 season. What's happened with the pitching development? What does the future hold for Billy Carlson? Rundown [0:00] Latest White Sox MiLB news as Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson will miss the rest of 2026 regular season [1:33] Jim Callis shares his thoughts on the overall state of the White Sox farm system [13:56] Who is most likely to be a September call-up? [18:13] Breaking down the White...
2026-08-2652 min
Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version)2026 Top White Sox Prospects Update with Jim CallisSummary: Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to talk about the updated White Sox top prospect rankings. Why Roch Cholowsky is #1 despite Caleb Bonemer's excellent 2026 season. What's happened with the pitching development? What does the future hold for Billy Carlson?Rundown[0:00] Latest White Sox MiLB news as Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson will miss the rest of 2026 regular season[1:33] Jim Callis shares his thoughts on the overall state of the White Sox farm system[13:56] Who is most likely to be a September call-up?[18:13] Breaking down the White...
2026-08-2649 min
The FAN Morning ShowJim Callis & Shi Davidi on the Blue Jays’ Trade DeadlineBrent Gunning and Sam McKee break down the Blue Jays’ trade deadline with MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi. Callis evaluates Toronto’s returns, highlights the most exciting prospect acquired, discusses the decision to move top prospect Arjun Nimmala for José Soriano, and assesses the state of the Jays’ farm system. Shi Davidi (27:06) weighs in on the deadline haul, Soriano’s impact, the choice not to move players like George Springer or Shane Bieber, and what the moves say about Toronto’s outlook. The hour wraps with Brent and Sam’s post-deadline roster reaction.
The views and o...
2026-08-0447 min
SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastMLB Pipeline's Jim Callis on the 2026 Draft Class and moreMaking his 12th appearance on the podcast, our good friend Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline joined Chris for his annual post-draft appearance. He had some interesting thoughts on the Red Sox strategy this year, plus some more reports on the newest members of the system as we close out our draft coverage. Chris also got Jim's thoughts on the state of the farm overall, the newly promoted Franklin Arias, and just how legit the Red Sox reputation for developing arms is. And most importantly, Jim has now caught back up to Alex Speier for most appearances in podcast history!
2026-07-241h 04
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-250 with Jim CallisIt’s here! The annual favorite as MLB’s great Jim Callis joins me to talk over the Giants’ 2026 draft. We have arms to discuss! Lots of them. Come for the Jackson Flora gushing, stay for Jim’s hot take regarding Carson Bolemon. This is a fun one!There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack...
2026-07-1538 min
The Mets PodWill Sammon stops by to talk Soto, Lindor and the selling season, Jim Callis joins to chat MLB DraftJoe DeMayo welcomes The Athletic's Will Sammon as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets stumble towards the All-Star break. Joe and Will recap another frustrating week of games, plus have a discussion about the relationship between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The guys then dive into a preview of a likely Mets trade deadline sale, including the value of potential returns for Freddy Peralta, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and other bullpen parts. Later, MLB.com's Jim Callis joins the show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft and pick options for the...
2026-07-081h 25
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates PodcastPirates MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis: Booth, Flora Or Lombard At No. 5?MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis joins North Shore Nine for our 2026 MLB Draft preview as the Pittsburgh Pirates get set to pick No. 5 overall.
Callis has correctly projected the Pirates’ first round pick three years in a row, but this year feels much less certain. We break down the likely top of the board, why Grady Emerson, Roch Cholowsky and Vahn Lackey may be gone, and what that means for the Pirates with names like Jackson Flora, Jacob Lombard, Eric Booth Jr. and Drew Burress still in play.
The guys also talk about the value of t...
2026-07-071h 00
Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | FaithJim Callis Reveals Why the Chicago White Sox Might Pass on UCLA Star Roch Cholowsky in 2026 MLB DraftMLB Pipeline Draft and prospect analyst Jim Callis returns to the Jack Vita Show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft and the 2026 College World Series!
Between 1989 and 2019, Jim attended all but one College World Series in Omaha. Due to other work obligations, he hasn't been back to Omaha since 2019. He will finally make his long-awaited return next week! A proud alumnus of the University of Georgia, Jim has enjoyed watching his Bulldogs play. The Bulldogs are hot off a thrilling Super-Regional victory over Mississippi State, but will have their work cut out against a deep Texas...
2026-06-1137 min
The Baseball InsidersJim Callis Reveals MLB Draft Chaos Brewing Behind the ScenesAdam Weinrib and Eric Cole are joined by MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis to break down the rapidly changing MLB Draft landscape, the latest Top 100 prospect risers and fallers, and the names climbing boards fast ahead of July. Plus: Anthony Eyanson’s breakout, Seth Hernandez’s ridiculous trajectory, draft chaos scenarios, hidden risers, and which teams could completely shake up the first round.FanSided's Top 100 MLB Prospects of 2026: https://fansided.com/mlb/fansided-s-top-100-mlb-prospects-of-2026Chapters:00:00 Intro + Jim Callis Joins01:12 Biggest Prospe...
2026-05-2027 min
Wisconsin Sports DailyTuesday, March 31st: Second Hour of WSD- Let's Talk About The Crew- Jim Callis Joins WSD!- Charlie's Sounds Of The DaySteve "Sparky" Fifer gives you the latest roster updates for the Milwaukee Brewers & some interesting Minor League roster decisions on Let's Talk About the Crew!
MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the details behind the Brewers extending top prospect Cooper Pratt. Jim also discusses teams "agreeing" to contracts with international players as young as 12.
Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Kevin O'Connor & WFAN!
2026-03-3142 min
Brewers CoverageTuesday, March 31st: Jim Callis Joins WSD!MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the details behind the Brewers extending top prospect Cooper Pratt. Jim also discusses teams "agreeing" to contracts with international players as young as 12.
2026-03-3114 min
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-237 with Jim CallisAs signs of baseball spring to life once again, MLB’s Jim Callis returns to talk Spring Breakout series, an improving Giants’ farm system, and we even sneak in a little early draft talk! Jim will be dropping his MLB Top 30 for the Giants on March 4 — and he even gives us a sneak peak at where a couple of players are landing on the list this year.There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public...
2026-02-1746 min
Brewers CoverageFriday, January 23rd: Jim Callis Joins WSD!MLB Pipeline Sr. Writer Jim Callis joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the two prospects the Milwaukee Brewers got back from the Mets in the Freddy Peralta trade. Jim explains how Jett Williams & Brandon Sproat's MLB potential in Milwaukee.
2026-01-2314 min
Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version)Recapping 2025 Arizona Fall League with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.comRundown[Intro] Recap of recent MLB transactions as the White Sox re-sign Derek Hill, but let Mike Tauchman, Tim Elko, and Cam Booser go.[3:42] One of the best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com joins to recap the Arizona Fall League.[6:53] How this year's AFL prospects stack with previous seasons[9:40] Detroit's top prospect Kevin McGonigle dominated the AFL, and why he's a name White Sox fans should know[14:09] Braden Montgomery was the second ranked prospect from AFL action, and Callis believes he's a future core piece of the...
2025-11-241h 01
Sox MachineRecapping 2025 Arizona Fall League with Jim Callis:":This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comRundown[Intro] Recap of recent MLB transactions as the White Sox re-sign Derek Hill, but let Mike Tauchman, Tim Elko, and Cam Booser go.[3:42] One of the best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com joins to recap the Arizona Fall League.[6:53] How this year's AFL prospects stack with previous seasons[9:40] Detroit's top prospect Kevin McGonigle dominated the AFL, and why he's a name White Sox fans should know[14:09] Braden Montgomery was the second ranked p...
2025-11-241h 02Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | Faith2025 Arizona Fall League Preview | Jim Callis Reveals Which Top Minor League Prospects to Watch ForMLB Pipeline prospect analyst and reporter Jim Callis returns to the Jack Vita Show, to preview the 2025 Arizona Fall League.
Jim has been covering prospects for over 35 years. In today's episode, he shares some stories from previous years at the Arizona Fall League. He gives a quick rundown of what fans can expect from AFL, and why they should follow along online, and make a trip to Arizona for the AFL experience.
This is Jack's third year on-scene at the Arizona Fall League. Last year, he provided coverage of Philadelphia Phillies...
2025-10-0829 min
Steve On Baseball PodcastToday's guest: Jim CallisNow that we are a couple of months out since the July MLB Draft where the Orioles had a whopping seven picks that first night, I wanted to check in with MLBPipeline.com’s and MLB.com’s senior writer Jim Callis.For many years Jim has been a go-to guy for me and many others, such as MLB Network, for his knowledge and insights on the draft.Jim and his colleagues do a great job at the top of the draft each year and then for, in the case of this year, one more day...
2025-09-1333 min
Bucco BantrFutureSox Podcast - 2025 White Sox Draft Recap Ft. Jim Callis of MLB.ComOn a special edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Ian Eskridge and James Fox are joined by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline & MLB.com. Jim tells Ian & James his thoughts on the class overall, the White Sox strategies, and the players drafted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-3051 minFutureSox PodcastFutureSox Podcast - 2025 White Sox Draft Recap Ft. Jim Callis of MLB.ComOn a special edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Ian Eskridge and James Fox are joined by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline & MLB.com. Jim tells Ian & James his thoughts on the class overall, the White Sox strategies, and the players drafted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-3051 minSoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastDraft Review with MLB.com's Jim CallisThis episode goes to eleven, as our friend Jim Callis from MLB.com makes his record-regaining eleventh appearance on the show! Ian and Chris got Jim's thoughts on Boston's incoming draft class, the state of the Red Sox system as it enters the post-Big Three era, and even responded to some of your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com. Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects (All 3 are the same on...
2025-07-241h 39
Ryan Ripken Show7/9 MLB Draft With Jim Callis, Nick Markakis and Football With Mike FlorioIn this episode, Ryan welcomes 3 great guests to this Wednesday's show. MLB Pipeline Senior Writer Jim Callis joins us to talk about the upcoming MLB Draft and some prospects that he has his eyes for the Futures Game. Also, Jim shows his love for football. Longtime Oriole and former Brave, Nick Markakis, joins the show to catch up and talk about how he is coaching in the Futures Game upcoming this week. Lastly, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio joins the show to talk about his new book, "Big Shield", and gives his opinion...
2025-07-101h 51Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | FaithWill Washington Nationals Pick Kade Anderson or Ethan Holliday? Jim Callis Previews 2025 MLB DraftWith the 2025 MLB Draft rapidly approaching, MLB Pipeline senior prospect and draft analyst Jim Callis returns to the Jack Vita Show, to preview this year's Draft. The Draft is set for Sunday, July 13.
This conversation was taped Friday, June 27, days after the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix concluded, and 23 days before the MLB Draft.
This year's Draft does not have a clear-cut number one talent, leaving the Washington Nationals the opportunity to go in a number of different directions. They could tag college baseball's best pitcher, LSU's lefty Kade Anderson. They...
2025-07-091h 10
Sox Machine2025 MLB Draft Preview Show with Jim CallisThis episode is presented by Ankin Law. Injury law made personal. Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comRundown[Intro] Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show and we first discuss the Chicago White Sox promoting Colson Montgomery to the majors[9:05] The 2025 MLB Draft will begin on Sunday, July 13 and the preview begins with who is the number one overall prospect? For MLB.com, it's Ethan Holliday, but that doesn't mean he will be taken first overall by Washington. [16:52] Who is the hardest team to mock? [27:28] Building a new White Sox Watch Board of prospects who...
2025-07-051h 06
Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version)2025 MLB Draft Preview Show with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.comRundown[Intro] Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show and we first discuss the Chicago White Sox promoting Colson Montgomery to the majors[9:05] The 2025 MLB Draft will begin on Sunday, July 13 and the preview begins with who is the number one overall prospect? For MLB.com, it's Ethan Holliday, but that doesn't mean he will be taken first overall by Washington. [16:52] Who is the hardest team to mock? [27:28] Building a new White Sox Watch Board of prospects who could be available at pick 10[43:41] Fan Question: Even if a top pitcher...
2025-07-051h 06
The Unwritten RuleJabari Brady picks Mizzou; Jim Callis talks Sam Horn’s MLB Draft oddsThe guys dive into Jabari Brady’s commitment to Missouri, what led to the Tigers staying at the top and what fans should expect from the wide receiver moving forward. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis joins the show to break down how Sam Horn returned to MLB Draft prospect form and when the Tigers quarterback might hear his name called. The guys also conduct MLB All-Star Game ballots and finish the show with Quick Hits: Sean Weatherspoon, Ben Askren and ESPN FPI.
Brady to Mizzou 00:00:00-00:14:30
MLB ASG picks 00:14:31-00:33:35
Jim Callis 00:33:36-00:50:20
Quick Hits...
2025-06-091h 11
Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version)Top White Sox Prospects and 2025 MLB Draft Chat with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.comRundown[Intro] Jim Callis would like a wellness check to see how White Sox fans are doing?[8:05] Prospect review: Edgar Quero[11:35] Prospect review: Kyle Teel[14:53] Prospect review: Braden Montgomery[20:04] Prospect review: Hagen Smith[25:22] Prospect review: Noah Schultz[28:34] Prospect review: Colson Montgomery[31:24] Prospect review: Grant Taylor[35:00] 2025 MLB Draft chat - the updated Sox Machine Top 100 draft prospect list will be released this week. Josh is fixated on a group of prep infielders for the White Sox at pick 10, and Jim helps guide on building a group of five targets.
2025-05-1859 min
Sox MachineTop White Sox Prospects and 2025 MLB Draft Chat with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.comRundown[Intro] Jim Callis would like a wellness check to see how White Sox fans are doing?[8:05] Prospect review: Edgar Quero[11:35] Prospect review: Kyle Teel[14:53] Prospect review: Braden Montgomery[20:04] Prospect review: Hagen Smith[25:22] Prospect review: Noah Schultz[28:34] Prospect review: Colson Montgomery[31:24] Prospect review: Grant Taylor[35:00] 2025 MLB Draft chat - the updated Sox Machine Top 100 draft prospect list will be released this week. Josh is fixated on a group of prep infielders for the White Sox at pick 10, and Jim helps guide on building a group of five targets.
2025-05-1859 min
Steve On Baseball PodcastTalking about the O's 2025 draft with Jim CallisOver my years working in baseball I have been lucky to develop a network of friends in the industry, who I often call on for insights, interviews, guidance, prospect ranking opinions, etc.Many I consider good friends - like today’s guest, Jim Callis.Back in the day I got to know Jim and John Manuel when they were an exceptional one-two punch of powerhouse analysts and writing talent for Baseball America. Bat them any way you want and they were the No. 3 and No. 4 hitters in a star-studded lineup.Both were involved wi...
2025-05-1526 minThe Baseball InsidersInside Spring Training: Breakout Stars & Hidden Gems with Jim CallisSpring Training is in full swing, and we’re breaking down the biggest prospect performances of the week! Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole are joined by Jim Callis to discuss which teams have stood out, the most surprising offensive prospects, and why Roki Sasaki’s first outing has the Dodgers (and the league) on notice.Plus, is the Red Sox prospect trio really the best in a decade? What’s going on with Bubba Chandler and Drake Baldwin? And which under-the-radar players could shock us on Opening Day?All that a...
2025-03-1135 min
Automation Unplugged PodcastAU #293: The Evolution of ProSource and the Future of AV with Jim PearseSHOW NOTESIn this episode, we covered:How ProSource has grown into a leading group with nearly 600 members.Jim’s lessons from scaling businesses and navigating challenges.Tips for integrators to stay competitive with smart power and controlled lighting.Jim’s expertise and vision for the future make this a must-listen for anyone in the integration industry. So settle in and enjoy my conversation with the one and only Jim Pearse. Let’s get started!To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au293
2025-02-261h 05
Talk the Plank: A Pittsburgh Pirates podcastConnor Williams (@Wins_Williams) brings special guest Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) of from MLB.com's MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) onto Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jim talk about Pirate prospects, MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects List, the upcoming Spring Breakout games, and all of the other information available on the MLB Pipeline website. The Pirates' Top 30 Prospects list will be available on the first week of March!Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) brings special guest Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) of from MLB.com's MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) onto Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jim talk about Pirate prospects, MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects List, the upcoming Spring Breakout games, and all of the other information available on the MLB Pipeline website. The Pirates' Top 30 Prospects list will be available on the first week of March! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-141h 05Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | FaithJim Callis Talks Steelers, World Series, Andrew Painter's Return, Arizona Fall LeagueMLB Pipeline reporter and prospect analyst Jim Callis returns to the Jack Vita Show to discuss a mix of football and baseball on this fine Tuesday. NFL season is in full-swing, the World Series stage is set, and the Arizona Fall League enters its third week of play. Jim is here to break it all down!
First, Jim and Jack chat about their Pittsburgh Steelers. Just days ago, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made a bold decision to bench quarterback Justin Fields in favor of veteran Russell Wilson, despite his team opening the season with...
2024-10-2340 min
Playoff Push PodcastBreaking Down the 2024 Minor Leagues: Playoff Push Podcast Episode 5 (Feat. Jim Callis)Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode, Jack talks with legendary MLB Pipeline Writer Mr. Jim Callis and covers topics from all across MLB and MiLB. From discussing top prospects to whether a minor league team could beat the 2024 White Sox, this episode has it all. Episodes drop every Wednesday morning at 5 AM Eastern.Mr. Callis can be found on Twitter/X at @jimcallisMLBMake sure to follow the Playoff Push Podcast on all platforms!
2024-09-0439 min
FutureSox PodcastFutureSox Podcast: MLB Pipeline Midseason Re-Rank with Jim CallisOn this episode of the FutureSox podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed Jim Callis, SR. writer at MLB.com and one of the key cogs in the Top Prospect lists at MLB Pipeline. They walked with Jim through some of the changes in the Top 100 and Top 30 in the MLB Pipeline lists for the White Sox. They open with the current state of the White Sox and how ugly it has gotten. They then move to the White Sox pick at #5, Hagen Smith, and what he brings to the table, and how he changes the outlook...
2024-09-031h 01Bucco BantrFutureSox Podcast: MLB Pipeline Midseason Re-Rank with Jim CallisOn this episode of the FutureSox podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed Jim Callis, SR. writer at MLB.com and one of the key cogs in the Top Prospect lists at MLB Pipeline. They walked with Jim through some of the changes in the Top 100 and Top 30 in the MLB Pipeline lists for the White Sox. They open with the current state of the White Sox and how ugly it has gotten. They then move to the White Sox pick at #5, Hagen Smith, and what he brings to the table, and how he changes the outlook...
2024-09-031h 01
The Mets PodMLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis, plus Mets stay even on the road, look to rise up at homeOn the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the MLB Draft with Jim Callis from MLB.com and also recap an up and down week for the Mets. Leading off, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis stops by the show to reveal the top targets in next week’s MLB Draft for the Mets and other big league teams. The guys also talk sleeper picks and the overall state of the Mets farm system. Later, Connor and Joe look back at the games against the Na...
2024-07-101h 06
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienMLB draft preview with MLB.com’s Jim CallisWith the MLB draft starting on July 14, Jim Callis is back on the podcast to discuss who the White Sox might select with the 5th overall pick. Will it come down to West Virginia infielder J.J. Wetherholt and 5-tool high schooler Konnor Griffin? Could Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone fall to the White Sox? Should they take Arkansas lefty Hagen Smith instead? Plus, Callis talks about White Sox prospects who have made some noise this year like Noah Schultz, Brooks Baldwin and Edgar Quero. And why the White Sox 2022 draft could end up being a blockbuster in the...
2024-07-0937 min
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-170 with Jim CallisMLB’s great prospect writer Jim Callis joins me once again to talk about the state of the Giants’ farm system, including prospects, post-prospects, and the recent draft — where we discover that we have something unknown in common! Jim also gets into some fascinating potential future plans for the Spring Breakout showcase!You can (and should!) follow Jim on twitter at jimcallisMLB to keep up with all of his great work on prospects and the upcoming draft. And, of course, you can follow me on twitter at rog61 to find all of my Giants-related prospect work, or simply...
2024-04-1539 minJack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | Faith2024 NL Central Preview: Jim Callis Talks Top Prospects for Cubs, Cardinals, Brewers, Reds, PiratesOur MLB Preview Series rolls along on the Jack Vita Show, as MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joins the program to break down the National League Central division!
Originally taped on Wednesday, March 20, before Opening Day, Jim and Jack put the NL Central under the microscope, leading off with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs impressed in 2023, compiling 83 wins and missing the playoffs by only a game. Over the winter, the club parted ways with manager and 2016 World Series hero David Ross, replacing him with Craig Counsell. Counsell signed the richest contract for a manager in baseball...
2024-04-0858 min
Sox MachineChecking in the Arizona Fall League with Jim Callis and Fraser EllardRundown:
[Intro] Why Jim Callis enjoys Arizona Fall League as much as Spring Training
[3:29] Callis's thoughts about Chris Getz as White Sox GM
[6:35] Colson Montgomery recap
[15:22] Bryan Ramos recap
[17:29] Jacob Burke recap
[19:44] Jake Eder recap
[24:54] Jordan Leasure recap
[27:23] State of the White Sox farm system
[33:33] Jim Margalus sits down with White Sox LHP Fraser Ellard. They discuss what the process is like in Arizona, how Ellard's 2023 campaign went, and what he's got plan for this upcoming offseason. If you like the art of pitching or just a pitching nerd in general, Ellard does a fantastic job describing his...
2023-11-0957 min
Pallazzo Podcast Fantasy BaseballProspects Power Half-Hour Featuring Jim Callis Of MLB Pipeline | August 31st, 2023Welcome to our weekly prospects power half-hour. Each Thursday at 5PM EDT Benjamin Chase (@biggentleben) & Michael Govier talk about dynasty baseball and MLB prospects live on YouTube. This week we have a very special guest: JIM CALLIS (@jimcallismlb) from MLB Pipeline is here on our show! Jhim has 35 years of experience analyzing prospects! This show is a doozy! All in 30 minutes or less of course! SUB our YouTube channel & Discord while making sure to follow us on social media @pallazzopodcast and email us at pallazzopodcast@gmail.comAdopt A Minor Leaguer:https://adoptaminorleaguer.com/
2023-09-0154 min
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEverything you want to know about the White Sox new prospects with MLB.com’s Jim CallisChuck Garfien speaks with Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com for his thoughts on the prospects the White Sox acquired at the trade deadline. Callis explains why he likes the Jake Burger trade for the White Sox, the catcher he thinks has the higher upside, the jump Colson Montgomery is about to make in their top 100 prospect list, the ceiling for Noah Schultz and more.
2023-08-0348 min
Follow the Money BallFTMB #3 - Jim Callis of MLB.comIn this episode of “Follow the Moneyball” David interviews Jim Callis who heads up Draft and Prospect coverage for MLB.com – the official site of Major League Baseball.Along with Alan Simpson, Jim pioneered Draft and Prospect coverage while serving as the Executive Editor of Baseball America before he joined MLB.com.
2023-07-3159 min
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-139 with Jim CallisIt’s my very favorite annual tradition on the There R Giants’ podcast when MLB’s Jim Callis stops by to deliver his vast knowledge on the Giants’ newest draft class. Jim and I talk about the latest haul from the sluggers at the top to the sleepers down below and parse out some of the Giants’ strategies for finding talent. You can follow all of Jim on twitter @jimcallisMLB or just read his work, including his upcoming re-ranking of the Giants Top 30, at MLBPipeline.com.And, of course, you can get all of my work by su...
2023-07-2038 min
FutureSox PodcastFutureSox Podcast ft. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline: How did the Chicago White Sox fair in the 2023 MLB Draft?Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss everything Chicago White Sox. Callis offered projection for first round pick Jacob Gonzalez and added perspective about the rest of the Sox's draft class. The show highlighted players such as Grant Taylor, Seth Keener, Calvin Harris, George Wolkow and several others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-07-1848 min
The Mets Pod2023 MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis, and getting past a Mets June swoonConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as a crucial July begins for the Mets and the guys talk to MLB.com’s Jim Callis for a 2023 MLB Draft preview. First up, Connor and Joe recap the week that was, with more ups and downs against the Brewers and Giants, more uneven work from the pitching staff, and more comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen. Then, Jim Callis, senior writer from MLB Pipeline, joins the show for an in-depth 2023 MLB Draft Preview which covers the overall prospects in...
2023-07-0347 minJack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | FaithBest MLB Draft Prospects to Watch in the 2023 College World Series, Latest Top 100 with Jim Callis
Senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis visits the Jack Vita Show, just in time for the Sweet 16 stage of the 2023 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.
Since 1988, Jim has covered college baseball and minor league prospects. He has become the go-to guy as it relates to MLB Draft and prospect analysis. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism, he began working for Baseball America, where he eventually became the executive editor. Jim also worked for STATS, Inc., and in 2013, he joined MLB.com. In addition to working for MLB.com, Jim also c...
2023-06-081h 13
Baseball Prospect Journal PodcastA Conversation with MLB Pipeline Senior Writer Jim CallisDan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis to discuss this year's MLB draft class and the Milwaukee Brewers farm system. Is Dylan Crews the clear-cut top player in this year's draft? Who is the top pitcher: Chase Dollander or Paul Skenes? What can top prep players Max Clark and Walker Jenkins do to solidify themselves as the best player in this year's draft? Who are some underrated players Jim expects to move up draft boards? What Brewers prospect is one of Jim's favorites in all the minor leagues? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) an...
2023-03-2235 min
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-123 with Jim CallisI’m joined this week by the great Jim Callis, lead prospect writer for MLB, to talk about MLB’s brand new prospect rankings list for the Giants’ system. Jim has been handling the Giants’ system for years, and his knowledge of their player development system is as extensive as anybody in the industry! Plus, he’s a great guest and always fun to talk to. You can find MLB’s Giants’ rankings on the MLB Pipeline website as well as Jim’s overview of the system, leapers and fallers, best tools, and more. You can follow Jim’s work on tw...
2023-03-0942 min
FutureSox PodcastFutureSox Podcast ft. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline: Taking the next step in the Chicago White Sox farm systemMike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss his preseason 2023 Chicago White Sox top prospect list. The show explored a number of noteworthy names, including Colson Montgomery, Cristian Mena, Noah Schultz, Peyton Pallette, Jonathan Cannon, Norge Vera, Wilfred Veras and several more. Callis also provided an early MLB Amateur Draft preview, as well as an evaluation of how the Sox's organization has improved over the last year-plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-03-0756 min
Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcastFishology #11: MLB Pipeline's Jim CallisMLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joins Daniel Rodriguez, Louis Addeo-Weiss and Ely Sussman to explain how he ranked the Top 30 prospects in the Marlins organization entering the 2023 season. Featured players include Eury Pérez, Jacob Berry, Max Meyer, Kahlil Watson, Cody Morissette, José Gerardo, Joe Mack, Paul McIntosh, Nasim Nuñez, Jacob Amaya, Sixto Sánchez and Victor Mesa Jr. The conversation concludes with early thoughts on the 2023 MLB Draft.Follow Jim (@jimcallisMLB), Daniel (@Drodyyy), Louis (@addeo_louis00), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish Stripes (@fishstripes). Check out our full Miami Marlins coverage at FishStripes.com. Lear...
2023-03-011h 00
Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcastFishology #11: MLB Pipeline's Jim CallisMLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joins Daniel Rodriguez, Louis Addeo-Weiss and Ely Sussman to explain how he ranked the Top 30 prospects in the Marlins organization entering the 2023 season. Featured players include Eury Pérez, Jacob Berry, Max Meyer, Kahlil Watson, Cody Morissette, José Gerardo, Joe Mack, Paul McIntosh, Nasim Nuñez, Jacob Amaya, Sixto Sánchez and Victor Mesa Jr. The conversation concludes with early thoughts on the 2023 MLB Draft.Follow Jim (@jimcallisMLB), Daniel (@Drodyyy), Louis (@addeo_louis00), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish Stripes (@fishstripes). Check out our full Miami Marlins coverage at FishStripes.com. Lear...
2023-03-0155 min
Rangers TodayEpisode #52 Jim CallisJim Callis of MLB Pipeline joins the guys. This episode goes deeper into the Rangers minor league system and talks about the top performers and biggest climbers. Jim talk about his job and how he got into covering minor league baseball out of college. Jeff and John also talk about Josh Jung's first week in the big leagues. This episode goes and little longer than usual, but there was just too much stuff to talk about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support
2022-09-181h 22
DLLS Texas Rangers PodcastEpisode #52 Jim CallisJim Callis of MLB Pipeline joins the guys. This episode goes deeper into the Rangers minor league system and talks about the top performers and biggest climbers. Jim talk about his job and how he got into covering minor league baseball out of college. Jeff and John also talk about Josh Jung's first week in the big leagues. This episode goes and little longer than usual, but there was just too much stuff to talk about.
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2022-09-181h 21
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-98 with Jim CallisMy guest this week is the great Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline who stops by to talk about the Giants’ draft class and the latest MLB.com Top 30 ranking of the Giants’ system. As Jim says, it’s been a pretty volatile year on the Giants’ farm with a lot of big risers and big fallers, making for a pretty fascinating snapshot in time.You can (and should) follow all of Jim’s work on Twitter @jimcallisMLB and of course you can keep up with all of my work by following me on Twitter @rog61 or by becoming a...
2022-08-2336 min
FutureSox PodcastFutureSox Podcast ft. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline on improved Chicago White Sox farm systemMike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on senior writer Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss the Chicago White Sox 2022 MLB Draft class. Callis was candid about amateur scouting director Mike Shirley's draft strategy and also provided projections of the Sox's top three pitching selections in the draft. Later, Callis evaluated White Sox prospects including Norge Vera, Jose Rodriguez, Lenyn Sosa, Cristian Mena and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-07-2655 min
SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast2022 Draft Recap with MLB.com's Jim Callis Once again, we had the pleasure of hosting MLB.com's very own Jim Callis to recap the Red Sox draft class! Listen in to hear what Jim thought of Boston's haul, what question Jim posed to Chris to make him hem and haw for about five minutes attempting to dodge the question, and of course, some talk about the Red Sox system over the first half. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make s
2022-07-261h 32
FutureSox PodcastFutureSox Podcast ft. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline: Strengths of the Chicago White Sox farmMike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Jim Callis, senior writer at MLB Pipeline, to highlight the strengths of the Chicago White Sox organization. Callis discussed MLB.com's top 30 White Sox prospect list and provided unique insight about top prospect Colson Montgomery. Callis also evaluated the state of the White Sox' pitching depth within the farm system. Listen as the group discusses updates on: Oscar Colas, Jared Kelley, Jose Rodriguez, Yoelqui Cespedes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-04-1952 min
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-79 with Jim CallisMLB’s Jim Callis is back from visiting the Giants minor league camp in Scottsdale, AZ. He joins me talk about MLB’s new Top 30 ranking of the Giants organization, one of the deepest top 30s for the Giants in recent memory.You can follow Jim on Twitter @jimcallisMLB to follow all of his work at MLB Pipeline and, of course, you can follow me on Twitter @Rog61 or just subscribe to There R Giants.com to get daily in-season updates of all the happenings on the Giants’ farm delivered straight to your Inbox.Intro/Outro...
2022-03-3144 min
Sox MachineState of the 2022 White Sox Farm System with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.comWe kick off Prospect Week at Sox Machine with one of our best friends, Jim Callis of MLB.com, stopping by to chat. He shares his thoughts on the top White Sox prospects garnering the most interest and a preview of the upcoming 2022 MLB Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-02-0732 min
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-53 with Jim CallisMLB’s Jim Callis stops by once again to talk Giants farm system on the pod. MLB Pipeline has rolled out its midseason updated rankings including a new Giants Top 30, organizational rankings, new Top 100 and more! It’s always a great episode when Jim stops by to talk Giants. You can (and should!) follow all of Jim’s work on Twitter @jimcallisMLB.And you can follow my work on Twitter @rog61 or subscribe to There R Giants for my full coverage of the Giants system.Intro/Overall play in minorsState of Giants System (4:30)Joey Bart’s Season...
2021-08-2645 min
Nats ChatRain Delay Edition: Jim Callis Interview on Nationals ProspectsThe Nats game was suspended by rain in the 2nd inning in New York as they lead 3-1 over the Mets. Given the rainout, we decided to bring you a special edition featuring an interview with the incomparable Jim Callis of MLB.com and MLB Pipeline.Jim knows more than anyone when it comes to prospects, so no better person to hear from about Keibert Ruiz, Josiah Gray, Cade Cavalli, Brady House, and more. We even have a Kumar Rocker mention by Jim.The Nationals game will resume at 4:10PM...
2021-08-1130 min
Baltimore Orioles: Inside the Yard PodcastMLB.com and MLB Pipeline writer Jim Callis Predicts the Orioles Draft PickMLB.com and MLB Pipeline writer Jim Callis stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to chat about the 2021 MLB Draft. From breaking down the 2021 MLB Draft class to sharing his thoughts on his top eight picks, Jim makes his prediction on who the Orioles will take with the fifth pick. Orioles broadcaster and former Orioles first-round pick Ben McDonald joined to share what he saw during the SEC championships and his thoughts on Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker, Henry Davis, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
2021-07-0835 min
Big League Dreaming The PodcastMLB Draft 2021: Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline breaks down the draft, predicts Detroit Tigers will take Jackson JobeOn this episode, Jim Callis, senior writer at MLB Pipeline and MLB.com, talks about this year's 2021 MLB Draft, especially MLB's goal to create more excitement surrounding the All-Star Game. He says that California HS SS Marcelo Mayer is likely to be the No. 1 pick to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but then it's up in the air. He said it's possible the Texas Rangers will take celebrated Vanderbilt pitcher Jack Leiter at No. 2, leaving the Detroit Tigers to select Jackson Jobe, a high school RHP from Oklahoma City. But drafts are unpredictable, so anything can happen, he adds. On the Pod...
2021-07-0629 min
The Keith Law Show2021 Draft Prospects w/Jim CallisKeith is joined by Jim Callis of MLBPipeline.com to discuss several players from the 2021 draft class, including the debate at No. 1 overall, Jackson Jobe, Sam Bachman, Ryan Cusick, Jud Fabian, and a few potentially overlooked prospects in this year's class.Rundown2:52 Leiter vs. Rocker vs. Lawler vs. Mayer8:03 Where Do You Expect Henry Davis to Be Selected?11:59 Jackson Jobe v. Rocker & Other Recent Early HS RHP16:17 Sam Bachman & Ryan Cusick20:03 The Impact of Unusual High School Season Schedules26:04 Where Will Jud Fabian End...
2021-04-2841 min
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-31 with Jim CallisMLB’s Jim Callis stopped by to talk about MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 Prospect ranking for the Giants’ system. Jim’s always a must listen!Ranking in a pandemic (1:20)How Driveline and other labs are changing development (5:00)Where Giants system ranks among MLB (6:30)Top Tier of the system (8:00)Ramos/Bishop comparison (9:15)Seth Corry (12:45)Kyle Harrison (16:30)Other Pitching Prospects (19:15)Players beyond the Top 10 (22:30)Luis Matos chances to leap up rankings (26:00)How clubs will treat lost season (27:30)Who is just off the Top 30? (31:30)Intro/Outro: “Hold On, I’m Coming” by Sam and Dave This is a publ...
2021-03-2500 min
Sox Machine37: Making the MVP Case(s) and White Sox Top Prospects with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.com
With two-thirds of the season completed, Josh and Jim look at the MVP cases for Jose Abreu, Tim Anderson, and Luis Robert. Do any of the three have a chance to dethrone Mike Trout for the top award in 2020?MLBPipeline released its updated Top 100 Prospect list that features four White Sox players. Our good friend, Jim Callis stops by to share his thoughts of Luis Robert’s play and a look at the future White Sox farm system ranking.
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2020-09-071h 43
A Rocky Start2. Jim Callis | Future of the MLB, Top Baseball Prospects, and Jims Road to Being a Baseball WriterJim Callis a senior writer for MLBPipeline.com and has been covering baseball since 1988. He started off working for Baseball America before the internet was even a thing. Jim and I talk about the top prospects and farm systems in baseball as well as his favorite up and coming players.
2020-07-2947 min
There R GiantsThere R Giants Pod-5 with Jim CallisThe great Jim Callis was nice enough to spend some time talking with me for this week’s podcast and I couldn’t be more grateful! Jim’s just about as knowledgeable a source on the MLB draft as you’re going to find and he has lots of interesting insights on the Giants’ draft, the Giants’ system and even some speculative (and in my case, dumb) talk on what the 2021 draft could look like. This was recorded on Monday so the big news of the week was yet to break, btw so we were still talking through a lot of unkno...
2020-06-2530 min
Sox Machine16: 2020 Season in Limbo and MLB Draft recap with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.com
This podcast is split into three parts. First third is looking at the Coronavirus landscape changing this past week and it’s impact on MLB returning. Is it too late for both parties to find middle ground when more positive cases are being reported out of team camps? Second third [32:57] we are joined by our good friend from MLB.com, Jim Callis, to recap the 2020 MLB Draft. The White Sox front-loaded their draft with Garrett Crochet and Jared Kelley. Is this a wise decision to put most of their eggs in two pitchers? Jim als...
2020-06-221h 35SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #183 - Jim Callis from MLB.com Talks DraftChris and Ian welcome Jim Callis to the pod (his fifth appearance on the podcast!) to talk all things MLB Draft. And as always, he's got plenty of knowledge to bring to the table! Jim shared his thoughts on Boston's draft strategy, his thorough thoughts on the players the Sox picked in the draft, and the abbreviated draft in general. And of course, we got to your emails! Follow Jim on Twitter @jimcallisMLB We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something...
2020-06-191h 00
Orioles Magic: The PodcastEp. 21: Jim Callis Reviews Orioles’ 2020 Draft
MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis joins Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to recap the Orioles' 2020 Draft. Callis reviews all six of the O’s draft picks, including Heston Kjerstad (3:54), Jordan Westburg (11:10), Hudson Haskin (12:14), Anthony Servideo (14:40), Coby Mayo (17:59) and Carter Baumler (19:30). He also offers insight on what player development might look like if there is no Minor League season (30:47).
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2020-06-1548 min
Cubs NowMLB Draft recap with Dan Kantrovitz, Jim Callis on CubsAfter the Cubs wrapped up their 5-round Draft, the organization's vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz stopped by the Cubs Weekly Podcast to share his thoughts on the picks.Kantrovitz is in his first year running the draft for the Cubs and believes it could not have gone any better, from the Ed Howard pick 16th overall to Koen Moreno in the 5th round.Then, MLB Pipeline's senior writer Jim Callis shared his thoughts on the Cubs draft with Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. In addition to evaluating each of the 5 picks, Callis e...
2020-06-1342 min
Nationals TalkNationals Draft Preview with Jim CallisNick Ashooh, Todd Dybas and Chase Hughes are joined by Jim Callis from MLB.com to discuss the MLB draft changes as well as what prospects the Nationals will be looking at in the first round. Jim goes on to discuss who he thinks will go number one and number two overall to Detroit and Baltimore respectively, and how this years draft differs from ones in the past. Todd, Nick and Chase also go on to give their updated top 3 moments that have happened at Nats Park and Chase becomes a hipster, you don't want to miss it!
2020-06-0843 min
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienMLB.com’s Jim Callis talks White Sox draft--who will they take in the 1st round?Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline and MLB.com, to discuss next week's MLB draft. Jim discusses how the draft will be different with it being reduced to only five rounds this year. Then, he talks about several players who could be on the White Sox radar, the best player they could potentially draft and much more.
(2:45) - How this draft will be like none we've seen before--and what that means
(12:50) - "The best player" the White Sox could realistically get with the 11th...
2020-06-0436 min
Sox Machine12: 2020 MLB Draft Changes with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.comMajor League Baseball is working to resume operations in 2020, but there are drastic changes. Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to discuss the ramifications of the draft reduced to five rounds. On the flip side, the owners are asking the players association to take further pay cuts to play games. Josh and Jim ponder if the labor war expecting to happen after the 2021 season will happen this week.
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2020-05-111h 28
Friars on the FarmEpisode #98: Jim Callis & Jonathan Mayo from MLB PipelineDonavan talks to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline about the effect of the shutdown of baseball programs on teams draft boards. The optimism of MLB playing this season. How this Shutdown effects MiLB and much more. BONUS: Jim answers Quarantine Questions on what he thinks is happening in Jonathan Mayo's household and Jonathan Mayo Weighs in on Quarantine Questions for the Callis home.
2020-04-161h 04
Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue JaysHolding Pattern: MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis talks Blue Jays Farm System + All-Time Jays Lineup DraftWe soldier on! Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline joins us this week to chat about his visit to Blue Jays camp before the MLB season was put on hold. Jim gives some reasons to love Nate Pearson and his chances of being a key member of the Blue Jays rotation this season. Jim also discusses his impressions of catching prospects Alejandro Kirk and Gabriel Moreno, Jordan Groshans' upside, and offers some perspective on Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s first season in the Majors. Plus, we draft our all-time Blue Jays lineup at each position!Support Birds All Day by subscribing to...
2020-03-201h 02
FutureSox PodcastFS Podcast ft. Jim Callis (3-19-2020)FutureSox' Mike Rankin and James Fox talk with MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis. The trio touches on (what else) the coronavirus and its influence on daily life and baseball work, before diving into the White Sox' draft strategy for the upcoming draft and the farm system as a whole. Jim discusses Thompson, Dalquist, Gladney, Robert, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-03-1930 min
Slash Line PodQ & A with Jim CallisWe're back with another episode! This episode we talk baseball with MLB Pipeline Senior Writer Jim Callis. Jim has been with Baseball America and MLB Pipeline and has been covering MLB prospects for 30 years.
2020-03-1235 min
Padres EVT PodcastEVT Podcast 120: Jonathan Mayo and Jim CallisJonathan Mayo and Jim Callis join the podcast separately to discuss their recently released MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospect list. The San Diego Padres landed five players on the list (MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams, Luis Patino, Luis Campusano, and Taylor Trammell) and both analysts break down their view on each of the prospects. They also take the time to discuss some Padres' offseason moves and how it positions the team for the immediate and distant future, including Jim Callis’ take on these Mookie Betts to the Padres rumors.
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2020-01-301h 13Padres EVT PodcastEVT Podcast 110: Jim CallisMLB Network's Jim Callis joins the EVT Podcast to talk about the abundance of Padres prospects. Jim and Austin gush over MacKenzie Gore, talk about the future for other names (Miller, Potts, Olivares), and a mini recap so far of the Padres 2019 Draft.
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2019-10-1553 min
Sox Machine36: 2019 Arizona Fall League Preview with Jim CallisGuest: Jim Callis, MLB.comOur guest this week is Jim Callis of MLB.com, and he gets the show started with a look at the Arizona Fall League rosters, the White Sox Top 30 prospects, and how stacked the upcoming 2020 MLB Draft will be. Josh and Jim ponder if this is the last September of the rebuild. Plus, remembering the Jon Jay era and the important lessons to be learned by the front office, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox.
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2019-09-021h 21
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 255: MLB.com’s Jim Callis talks White Sox draft--who will they pick at #3?With the MLB draft starting on June 3rd, who will the White Sox take with the third overall pick? Chuck Garfien speaks with draft guru Jim Callis of MLB.com. Will it come down to 1B Andrew Vaughn and SS C.J. Abrams? (3:00) Is there a chance that the Orioles don't take Adley Rutschman first and he slides to the White Sox? (6:10) Who would Callis take if he was in the White Sox draft room? (9:00) Don't compare Vaughn to Seth Beer (10:00). Plus, how good is Luis Robert and will he reach the majors this season? (15:10) What kind of player...
2019-05-3125 min
The Ryan Sullivan ShowTHE Ryan Sullivan Show - Guest Jim Callis A new THE Ryan Sullivan Show has dropped and we proudly welcome Senior Writer at MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com, Jim Callis! Mere days before the 2019 MLB Draft, Jim joins the show to give us a thorough education of this draft crop. Our conversation begins with an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of this class, then pivots to analyzing the top hitting prospects available such as Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr. and Andrew Vaughn. Then we shift to the mound, where Jim gives his thoughts on Carter Stewart going to Japan, along...
2019-05-2741 min
Battery Power: for Atlanta Braves fansTalking Braves prospects and the 2019 Draft with MLB Pipeline's Jim CallisIn this week's episode of Road to Atlanta, we had a really special guest. First, the three of us give you the usual update as to what is going on in the farm system with some of the top performers from the last week or so. Brace yourselves...there is a good bit of Austin Riley in the first segment as well as tidbits on members of the Mississippi rotation, Drew Waters and Cristian Pache, and Trey Harris who has been absolutely raking for Rome.After that, we were fortunate enough to be able to bring Jim...
2019-05-101h 09
Prospect OneEpisode 129 - New York Mets Prospect Ranks With Jim Callis Of MiLB PipelineJim Callis of MiLB Pipeline joins me to talk over some of the Mets big prospects. After we set the stage with Jim, Welsh is going through his top 10 prospects and any other notable names to keep an eye on.Have a question for the show? Tweet me @IsItTheWelsh with the hashtag #ProspectOne to talk about your question on the show, or email me at ProspectOne@inthisleague.comJoin up to be a member of the army and support your boys to create more and more fantasy baseball content that not only wins your league...
2019-02-1945 min
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 155: What we learned about the White Sox farm system in 2018 with MLB.com’s Jim CallisChuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com Senior Writer Jim Callis to discuss the White Sox farm system in 2018. Callis explains why they named Dylan Cease the 2018 Pitcher of the Year in the minor leagues, why the Cubs will come to regret trading Cease and Eloy Jimenez to the White Sox, how soon Nick Madrigal will be ready for the majors, what outfielder besides Jimenez and Robert has the highest ceiling, why Kodi Medeiros could become a lights out left-handed reliever, plus thoughts on Zack Collins, Alec Hansen, Steele Walker and many more.
2018-09-1154 minThe Ryan Sullivan ShowTNGMS #128 - Guest Jim CallisTHE NatsGM Show #128 has recorded and we are proud to welcome back from MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com, Jim Callis! One week from the 2018 MLB Draft, Jim joins us to analyze this year's prospects, beginning with the top college hitters and pitchers available. Next he breaks down the best high school prospects, notes several players that have either helped or hurt their draft stock this spring, and prognosticates the top-5 picks next Monday! Special thanks to Jim for returning to the show and for making his 5th appearance (most of any guest) on our program!
2018-05-2925 min
SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #123: 2017 Draft Review with Jim Callis of MLB.comJim Callis of MLB.com joined us for our annual draft review to talk about how the Red Sox 2017 draft class looks coming out of last week's 40 rounds! Chris and Jim talked about the club's picks from the first five rounds and some later round sleepers. Also on the agenda were some general draft questions from our listeners: What qualifies as a successful draft? Why did were more first basemen drafted in the first 50 picks this year? And finally, Jim chimed in on a topic that's been hot on the SoxProspects Forums: Would an MLB team ever blow past t...
2017-06-2253 min
There Is No OffseasonEp. 89: Jim Callis on the 2017 MLB DraftBen Carsley and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus are joined by MLB.com senior writer Jim Callis to discuss the upcoming 2017 MLB Draft including Hunter Greene and Brendan McKay as potential two-way players (25:00), Kyle Wright cementing his status as the nation’s top collegiate pitcher (31:30), southpaw Seth Romero and righty Corbin Martin as the biggest wild cards (36:00), the top prep hitters in Royce Lewis, Bubba Thompson, Austin Beck and Jo Adell (38:30), Jim’s affinity for MacKenzie Gore (43:00), the other top prep arms in the class in Shane Baz, D.L. Hall and Sam Carlson (46:00), intriguing fantasy sleepers like Keston Hiura, Quen...
2017-06-091h 02
The Show Before the Show#99: MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis
MLBPipeline.com senior writer Jim Callis joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about his site's prospect ranking lists and how he evaluates the Minor League talent pool entering the 2017 season. Tyler and Sam have a great debate on which farm system has the better pitching group between the White Sox and the Braves, and Ben discusses the life of longtime Norfolk general manager Dave Rosenfield following the news of his death.
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2017-03-021h 15
Prospect OneEpisode 3 - Arizona Fall League Prospect Review With Jim Callis Of MLBEpisode 3 of Prospect One we're joined by Jim Callis of MLB.com to talk about the Arizona Fall Leagues biggest prospects! Is Gleybor Torres a top 10 prospect this year? What Fall League prospect (not ranked Gleybor) is ranked a head of Eloy Jimenez? Are Michael Kopech and Brent Honeywell the real deal? We're covering all of this with Jim! I'm also breaking down the Fall League stat leaders and who to watch out for in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft!Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to the show on iTunes today. Please consider giving the show a rate and review...
2016-11-281h 22
SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #99: MLB.com's Jim Callis talks draftWith the 2016 MLB draft in the books, our friend Jim Callis of MLB.com came on the podcast to dissect the draft as a whole and the selections made by the Red Sox over the event's three days. Why did Jason Groome fall, will he sign, and what other team might he have had a deal with before the Red Sox plucked him at number 12 overall? How do the five college juniors selected by the Red Sox in rounds 2-6 compare to their selections in that range in past years? Will any of the well-regarded late-round picks sign? Jim...
2016-06-1738 min
SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #92: Jim Callis of MLB.com ReturnsThe guys are pumped that their trip to Spring Training is drawing near, but first, they got on the horn with Friend of the Site Jim Callis of MLB.com to talk about the state of the farm system! MLB.com released its Top 30 Red Sox prospects last week, so we had plenty of questions for Jim, and he had answers. Do the Sox have the best quartet of prospects in the game? Where was Andrew Benintendi on the club’s draft board last June? How will his hand injury affect Michael Kopech’s development and prospect stock? This and...
2016-03-111h 02
Kansas City Baseball VaultDiscussing Royals Prospects with Jim Callis of MLB PipelineOne side effect of following a winning baseball team we've discovered is that the "wait until ___ when the prospects arrive" (ah, 2011, we missed you, sort of) isn't really a thing anymore, so Jeff and Mike have lost track of the fine details of the Royals' farm system.Thankfully, there are experts out in the world who can help us catch up. Jim Callis of MLBPipeline.com was kind enough to lend his insight to us and we talked about the Royals depth in the minors, the star power in the system, and how some of the familiar names...
2016-02-051h 23
Replacement Level PodcastEpisode 45: Jim CallisThis episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Jim Callis. Jim is a senior writer at MLB.com and MLBpipeline.com. He offered some scouting reports on the top prospects moved at the trade deadline including Daniel Norris, Jorge Alfaro, and Brett Phillips. Jim also discussed MLB.com’s updated top 100 prospect list. Among the prospects discussed are […]
2015-08-0637 minSoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSoxProspects.com Podcast #54: MLB.com's Jim Callis closes out the ranking seasonWhat better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with the final offseason ranking of the Red Sox top prospects? Longtime friend of the site Jim Callis, now part of MLB.com's MLB Pipeline team, came on the podcast to chat about his new gig and his top 20 list. Topics ranged from why Jim thinks Mookie Betts is the best second baseman in the minors, how close Xander Bogaerts is to consensus top prospect Byron Buxton, and more!
2014-03-171h 01Kansas City Baseball VaultKelly's Westport Inn and The Kansas City Baseball Vault Presents: Jason Parks and Jim CallisLast week, we talked about the MLB.com and Baseball Prospectus top 100 (and 101) lists, which featured multiple Royals prospects.This week we took it a step further and went right to the source. We talked to Jason Parks (@professorparks) of Baseball Prospectus about the seven Royals prospects listed in their top 101, then we followed that by talking with Jim Callis (@jimcallismlb) of MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com about a number of prospects. Along with the expert insight of Parks and Callis, we brought some discussion of Bruce Chen, the starting rotation, the upcoming roster crunch, and shared...
2014-02-061h 44