Best Jim Callis Podcasts (2025)

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The Draft Top 150 is here! 1:06:10

5d ago1:06:10

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MLB Pipeline's new 2025 Draft Top 150 is live and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff slice and dice it on this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast. They start by breaking down the top of the list and what the odds are for any player to go No. 1 overall to the Nationals, focusing mostly on the top three: Ethan Holliday, Seth Hernande…

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4/26: Connor McKnight 2:55:31

8d ago2:55:31

2:55:31

Connor McKnight joins White Sox Weekly with Jeff Meller as they discuss the youth on the team.

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A Frenzy Of Callups & Prep Infielders (Guest: Liam Doyle) 1:16:25

12d ago1:16:25

1:16:25

The promotion of Minor League home run leader and 2024 No. 4 overall pick Nick Kurtz is just one of several recent big league callups that has baseball buzzing, so that's where Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff turn their attention on the latest Pipeline Podcast. Besides the Athletics first baseman, they also break down fellow Top 100 Pro…

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32: City at the Edge of the World 2:11:01

16d ago2:11:01

2:11:01

So Vila finally gets his moment in the (CSO) sun. And all he has to do to earn it is open an unopenable door and avoid being killed by a Six-maniac. But at least he almost gets the girl. How do you subtly hint to a new acquaintance that they may have personal hygiene issues? What are the practical difficulties posed by invisible legs? Can you reall…

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Can Hernandez Make Draft History? (Guest: Chase Burns) 1:11:32

19d ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Following Seth Hernandez's electric outing at the National High School Invitational, the latest Pipeline Podcast examines whether he can become the first prep right-hander ever to go No. 1 overall in the 60-year history of the Draft. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk about what sets Hernandez apart and the history of high school righ…

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4/12: Shane Smith and Michael Huff 1:29:25

22d ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Jeff Meller takes you through the top White Sox news from the week! White Sox starter Shane Smith joins the show! Also, Garrett Crochet returns to Guaranteed Rate Field.

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2025 MLB Season Preview: Will Anybody Beat the Dodgers? Are Baseball's Best Three Teams in NL West? 1:09:55

23d ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Baseball season has returned, and Jack is back for his 2025 Major League Baseball season preview. Jack welcomes Aberdeen IronBirds (Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate) play-by-play broadcaster Michael Marcantonini back to the show, for a comprehensive look at all six divisions. Mike and Jack kick things off with the AL East, a division Mike is very…

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Trying To Make Sense Of The Draft 1:04:12

26d ago1:04:12

1:04:12

The 2025 Draft is quite unsettled at this point, so Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin the latest Pipeline Podcast by trying to figure it out. Jim and Jonathan alternate making the first 10 picks purely based on talent, and there are plenty of surprises. Then the focus shifts to identifying the most prospect-packed rosters in the Min…

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We're off and running (Guest: Jamie Arnold) 1:13:06

1M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

The 2025 season is a week underway and the MLB Pipeline Podcast crew is ready to take a look at how prospects have been faring, both in the big leagues and the Triple-A level. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off by discussing the shaky start of No. 1 prospect Roki Sasaki and how well Red Sox phenom Kristian Campbell has been…

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3/21 12 PM: Jesse Rogers 1:05:00

1M ago1:05:00

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Jeff Meller is joined by ESPN MLB Insider Jesse Rogers to discuss the 2025 White Sox season. Then, he chats with one of the newest members of the White Sox, Mike Vasil.

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3/29 10 AM: Sox start off right 23:56

1M ago23:56

23:56

Jeff Meller breaks down the first page of the 2025 White Sox season by discussing their opening day win over the Angels.

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The Joys Of Opening Day 1:01:52

1M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

The excitement of not one but two Opening Days this week -- MLB on Thursday, Triple-A on Friday -- drives the discussion on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin by talking about what they're most interested in about this season, from Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki coming to the Major…

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3/21 Sox Opening Day Starter Sean Burke 45:07

1M ago45:07

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Host Jeff Meller is joined by White Sox Opening Day Starter Sean Burke. First the Sox Pregame and Postgame Host, Jeff Meller gives updates on Andrew Benintendi and Mike Clevinger. Then the White Sox Ace Sean Burke joins Jeff to discusses his upcoming Opening Day start. Plus here from GM Chris Getz on the rebuild, Luis Robert and some potential exci…

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Spring Breakout Breakdown (Guest: Nick Kurtz) 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

The second edition of Spring Breakout is in the books and there were a ton of top prospect performances to recap. That's exactly what Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff did on this week's episode, reviewing standout moments across the four-day event. From four of MLB's top 12 prospects homering in the Red Sox-Rays opener to th…

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3/15: Jim Callis 44:00

2M ago44:00

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Jeff Meller breaks down all the top White Sox news from the week! MLB Pipeline writer Jim Callis joins the show to preview the Spring Breakout games and to discuss the White Sox top prospects.

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Spring Breakout Breakdown (Guest: Sebastian Walcott) 1:14:20

2M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

It's Spring Breakout week and the MLB Pipeline Podcast crew can barely contain their excitement. On this week's episode, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff do a deep dive and break down every matchup in the second year of Spring Breakout games that pit each team's best prospects against each other on one field at one time. They follow the …

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3/8 1 PM: The Road to Opening Day 43:40

2M ago43:40

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Jeff Meller discusses the White Sox during Spring Training as we get closer to Opening Day.

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3/1 Early Spring Training Observations 44:07

2M ago44:07

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The 411 on the new Top 30s (Guest: Jackson Jobe) 1:17:59

2M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

As MLB Pipeline releases the brand-new 2025 Top 30 Prospects lists for all 30 organizations this week, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff spend the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast breaking down the farm systems one by one. Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe, the No. 5-ranked prospect in baseball, joins Jonathan for an interview, and t…

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31: The Harvest of Kairos 2:21:51

2M ago2:21:51

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It's time for a spot of piracy for our intrepid and newly-aimless adventurers. And where better to do that than on a deadly planet infested with enormous zeppelin-arsed insects? But who died and made Tarrant Liberator captain? Is Jarvik a complete arse (or merely a buttock)? As Servalan is unqualified to weep at the death of a friend, does laughing…

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Gearing Up For Top 30s, Spring Breakout 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

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The next couple of weeks will feature the release of MLB Pipeline's organization Top 30 Prospects rankings and the second edition of Spring Breakout games, so those events were the focus of the latest Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff began by highlighting some lesser-known but interesting newcomers to the Top 30 lists, …

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2/22: Spring Training Opener 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Jeff Meller takes you through the top White Sox news of the week! The White Sox open Spring Training on Saturday and Jeff previews all the action.

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The weather outside is frightful, but the baseball is delightful 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

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With Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo bemoaning the frigid temps in their home towns, they warm things up by talking Spring Training and college baseball. With Major League camps getting going, they start by looking at Top 100 prospects who might have a chance to make their Opening Day rosters. From there, they dig into one of those prospects, Kristian…

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2/15 White Sox Weekly 44:27

3M ago44:27

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White Sox Weekly hosted by Jeff Meller. This week Jeff is joined by mlb.com White Sox Reporter Scott Merkin to discuss the newest White Sox signing. Jeff gushes about how much he like Joey Gallo and reacts to the signing. You'll comments from White Sox GM Chris Getz and Manager Will Venable from Arizona. Plus Jeff hit to all fields in the This Week…

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Episode 28 - From Corporate Grind to Home Automation Guru: Chip McCann's Journey 24:36

3M ago24:36

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Welcome to the Beach Money Podcast with Jim Klauck, where we dive into fascinating stories of entrepreneurial journeys. In this episode, we have Chip McCann, a close associate of Jordan Adler, who shares his inspiring transition from the corporate world to a successful business in home automation. Discover how a chance meeting with Jordan Adler at …

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Back To School (Guest: Jace LaViolette) 1:06:05

3M ago1:06:05

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With the college baseball season starting on Friday, the Pipeline Podcast turns its focus in that direction. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss the best teams and the best prospects in the nation before interviewing outfielder Jace LaViolette, who's the consensus top college prospect and plays for No. 1-ranked Texas A&M. The guys a…

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2/8 1 PM: Biggest MLB Trades Ever 44:50

3M ago44:50

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Jeff Meller discusses the top news and story lines in White Sox baseball this week! Following the shocking NBA trade deadline this week, Jeff reminisces about the most shocking trades in recent MLB history.

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More Top 100 Talk (Guest: Owen Caissie) 1:15:29

3M ago1:15:29

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As work continues on team Top 30 rankings (coming the week of March 3!), there are still plenty of ways to slice and dice the already-released lists. On this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff do just that, starting with Jim and Jonathan drafting off the positional Top 10s, with the caveat of fil…

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2/1 6 Top 100 Prospects 44:46

3M ago44:46

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ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has 6 White Sox on his top 100 prospects list and Jeff Meller spends this week discussing that. Kiley McDaniel joins to discuss his rankings as well.

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Hashing Out The Top 100 1:05:34

3M ago1:05:34

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MLB Pipeline released its preseason Top 100 Prospects list late last week, so Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dedicate the Pipeline Podcast to breaking down the rankings. They start with the guy at the very top, Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki, and where he fits among past No. 1 prospects and the best pitching prospects in…

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Vernon Davis Talks Under Armour Commercial, Jim Harbaugh; AFC, NFC Conference Championship Recap 1:10:05

3M ago1:10:05

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Super Bowl champion, two-time Pro Bowler and 2013 NFL Second-team All-Pro Vernon Davis visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss his time in the NFL and his transition from his playing career to his acting career (0:00 - 13:15). Then, Jack welcomes minor league play-by-play broadcaster Michael Marcantonini to the program to break down the weekend's AFC …

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1/25 1 PM: Connor's Last Show 46:28

3M ago46:28

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Connor McKnight recaps Sox Fest and breaks down the White Sox prospects in the MLB Pipeline Top 100! Connor says farewell to ESPN 1000 as he prepares for his new role on CHSN.

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Episode 27 - Unlocking the Secret to Beach Money with Russ DeVan 29:55

3M ago29:55

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In this episode of the Beach Money Podcast, host Jim Klauck sits down with Russ DeVan, a close friend and mentee of Jordan Adler, to discuss the transformative power of network marketing and how it can lead to what Russ terms the 'Beach Money life'. Russ, a seasoned coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Success by Design Global, delves into his visio…

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Top 10 lists & international signings 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

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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 peri…

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1/18 1 PM: Remembering Bob Uecker 46:13

4M ago46:13

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Connor McKnight takes you through the top stories from the White Sox and around the MLB.

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It's ranking season! (Guest: Kyle Teel) 1:14:12

4M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

The 2025 ranking season is underway and the MLB Pipeline Podcast wastes no time digging in to the first top 10 by position lists that have been published. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break down the top 10 catchers list, which features nine of the 10 backstops from a year ago as well as the top 10 first basemen, with eight new names …

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1/11 1 PM: Farm System Rankings 46:04

4M ago46:04

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Connor McKnight breaks down the major White Sox news of the week! MLB executives rank the top farm systems...where do the White Sox land? Could Mark Buerhle make the Hall of Fame?

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Polling The Executives 1:11:18

4M ago1:11:18

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If it's a new year, it's time for Jonathan Mayo's annual MLB Pipeline Poll where he surveys dozens of front-office executives about several prospect-related topics. So naturally, Jonathan, Jim Callis and Jason Ratliff spend the majority of the latest Pipeline Podcast poring over the results: Rookie of the Year candidates, the best prospects in a va…

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Why Corbin Burnes Took Less Money to Play for Diamondbacks, How Josh Naylor Will Fit in Arizona 35:04

4M ago35:04

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Last week, the Arizona Diamondbacks made the definitive most shocking move of the offseason, signing 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract. Days earlier, the Diamondbacks traded for first baseman Josh Naylor, from the Cleveland Guardians. Arizona Diamondbacks on SI publisher and Diamondbacks b…

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30: Dawn of the Gods 2:02:31

4M ago2:02:31

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Newly self-appointed leader, Tarrant, is powerless to stop the Liberator and crew from being sucked into a black hole. Therein they find a place which could be none more black, inhabited by a regency fop, a wild west bank clerk and a wee man with cranial varicose veins. When will Avon teleport Tarrant into deep space? When it comes to equations, wh…

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12/28 1 PM: Pitching Depth Breakdown 44:52

4M ago44:52

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Connor McKnight takes you through the top stories in White Sox baseball! The White Sox add reliever Cam Booser. Connor breaks down his backstory and potential impact on the 2025 season.

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Looking back, looking ahead 1:07:48

4M ago1:07:48

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In the final MLB Pipeline Podcast of 2024, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo take time to review the year that was as well as look ahead to what might be. They kicked things off by highlighting their favorite prospect-related moments from the '24 season, from the Paul Skenes-Jackson Holliday Spring Breakout matchup all the way through to seeing Andrew …

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Will Cubs Re-Sign Kyle Tucker? How Will Cody Bellinger Fit in Yankees' Lineup? MLB Hot Stove with Rhett Bollinger 1:09:56

4M ago1:09:56

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With the MLB hot stove heating up, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger visits the Jack Vita Show to break down the latest roster news, including Juan Soto's mammoth contract, the New York Yankees' attempt to replace Soto's production, and trades from both of Chicago's baseball teams. Rhett and Jack bring you analysis that you won't be able to find anywhere e…

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Looking into the crystal ball 1:10:57

5M ago1:10:57

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At MLB Pipeline, we're always in the future business, but this week's podcast episode had Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff really focusing on looking ahead to 2025 with what is now an annual "predictions pod." After reviewing how Jim and Jonathan fared with their 2024 predictions (not too badly, actually), they prognosticated about next …

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