The Call Up | An MLB Prospect Podcast

Just Baseball Media

The Call Up is an MLB prospect podcast discussing everything from the biggest names in the Minor Leagues to the sleepers who should be on your radar.
Prospect analyst and Justbaseball.com Co-Founder Aram Leighton and Triple-A Broadcaster Jack McMullen interview some of the game's most notable prospects from all 30 teams, break down Just Baseball's latest prospect rankings and highlight biggest stories in the MiLB world.

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533 episodes
Updated Tuesday

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Tuesday · 57 min
532 | MLB Trade Deadline Returns (Part 1)
Part one of a three part series, Aram and Elijah break down the prospect returns of the first batch of trades ahead of the deadline. Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith to DET (Skubal): 1:45 Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene to TOR (Gausman): 12:45 Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, Ben Grable to WSH (Garcia Jr.): 17:00 Boston Smith to SEA (Castillo): 23:30 Aidan Smith, Emilien Pitre, Gary Gil Hill to NYM (Peralta): 31:00 Lucas Braun and Carter Holton to KCR (Lane/Falter): 37:45 Gabe Davis to NYM (Brazoban): 41:00 Angel Arredondo to LAA (Silseth/O’Hoppe): 44:45 Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani to NYM (Minter): 48:00 Jhomnardo Reyes to BAL (Kremer): 51:00 Follow Just Baseball Rips ($25 coupon) Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 30 · 42 min
531 | Notable Prospect Call Ups and Promotions
Aram and Jack highlight the prospects of note who made their big league debuts or received promotions. Intro: 0:00 James Triantos: 1:16 Khristian Curtis: 5:06 Franklin Arias: 9:27 Jonathan Santucci: 16:35 Luis De Leon: 20:01 Wehiwa Aloy: 23:05 Tate Southisene: 27:58 Marco Dinges: 32:47 Josuar Gonzalez/Luis Hernandez: 34:17 Brailyn Antunez: 38:10 Follow Just Baseball Rips ($25 coupon) Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 29 · 51 min
530 | Tigers Top Prospect Max Clark Joins the Show!
Officially recurring guest Max Clark joins the show to talk about his torrid July, his approach, swing thoughts, his progress through the Minor Leagues and more! Follow Just Baseball Rips ($25 coupon) Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 28 · 1 hr 26 min
529 | MLB Draft Recap (Part 2)
Aram is joined by Just Baseball's Director of Amateur Scouting Tyler Jennings to break down each team's draft class now that the dust has settled! Note: Gavin Giese and Logan Georges signed with the Rays ahead of the deadline Cleveland Guardians: 0:22 Miami Marlins: 4:17 Milwaukee Brewers: 10:10 Minnesota Twins: 15:36 New York Mets: 20:24 New York Yankees: 25:57 Philadelphia Phillies: 31:15 Pittsburgh Pirates: 37:06 San Diego Padres: 42:15 San Francisco Giants: 47:46 Seattle Mariners: 52:45 St. Louis Cardinals: 57:30 Tampa Bay Rays: 1:03:25 Texas Rangers: 1:09:10 Toronto Blue Jays: 1:14:08 Washington Nationals: 1:18:57 Follow Just Baseball Rips ($25 coupon) Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 1 hr 7 min
528 | MLB Draft Recap (Part 1)
As MLB Draft classes are being finalized, Just Baseball's Amateur Scouting Director Tyler Jennings joins the show to break down each team's draft class! Diamondbacks: 2:05 Athletics: 7:38 Braves: 12:43 Orioles: 18:52 Red Sox: 22:48 Cubs: 27:50 White Sox: 30:42 Reds: 33:50 Guardians: 37:18 Rockies: 40:39 Tigers: 43:54 Astros: 47:25 Royals: 51:11 Angels: 56:48 Dodgers: 1:02:05 Follow Just Baseball Rips ($25 coupon) Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 22 · 1 hr 10 min
527 | Minor League Prospect Heat Sheet (Week 16)
The heat sheet is back! As Aram and Elijah dive into the top performers across all levels for the first time since the All Star Break. Follow Just Baseball Rips ($25 coupon) Subscribe to our Youtube and Watch Our MiLB Simulcast Thursday the 23rd! Angel Genao (CLE): 1:25 Peyton Graham (DET): 6:35 Cam Cannarella (MIA): 9:55 Blake Burke/Andrew Fischer/Mike Boeve/Josh Adamczewski/Josiah Ragsdale/Matthew Wood (MIL): 15:00 Zyhir Hope/Eduardo Quintero/Emil Morales (LAD): 23:16 Sammy Stafura (PIT): 29:41 Dakota Jordan (SFG): 34:00 Xavier Neyens (HOU): 38:25 Juneiker Caceres (CLE): 42:05 Easton Shelton (LAD): 46:45 Albert Fermin (HOU): 50:00 Luis Perales (WSH): 54:45 Cedric De Grandpre/Lucas Braun (ATL): 57:40 Zach Root (LAD): 1:00:12 Kendry Chourio (KCR): 1:04:55 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 21 · 27 min
526 | Futures Game Interviews Part 2: Salas, Willits, Mayfield,
The second batch of top prospect interviews from the Futures Game! 8:30 – Ethan Salas (Padres) 14:30 – Dakota Jordan (Giants) 18:20 – Kash Mayfield (Padres) 21:55 – Eli Willits (Nationals) Follow Just Baseball Rips ($25 coupon) Subscribe to our Youtube and Watch Our MiLB Simulcast Thursday the 23rd! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 16 · 40 min
525 | Futures Game Interview Pt. 1: Sloan, Gillen, Sirota, Velazquez + More!
The first batch of interviews from the Futures Game, featuring in depth conversations with some of the top prospects in baseball! Mike Sirota (Dodgers) – 7:00 Ryan Sloan (Mariners) – 12:55 Theo Gillen (Rays) – 17:06 Ralphy Velasquez (Guardians) – 22:21 Charlie Condon – 26:09 Caiden Scarborough (Rangers) – 30:14 Nathan Flewelling (Rays) Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 9 · 55 min
524 | Futures Game Roster Preview!
Aram and Jack walk you through the Futures Game Rosters for the AL and NL and what you should be looking out for with each position group and player! RSVP to our All Star Watch Party at Other Half Brewing! Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 8 · 57 min
523 | Checking in on Our Breakout Picks for Each Team: National League
Aram and Elijah audit Aram's preseason breakout picks for each team, starting with the American League! Which look good at the halfway point of the season, which are looking iffy and why? Intro: 0:00 Braves: 1:06 Marlins: 4:28 Mets: 8:34 Nationals: 10:44 Phillies: 13:03 Brewers: 18:22 Cubs: 24:41 Cardinals: 31:01 Reds: 33:44 Pirates: 35:52 Diamondbacks: 41:53 Dodgers: 46:04 Giants: 49:16 Rockies: 52:28 Padres: 54:40 Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 3 · 39 min
522 | Brewers Prospect Andrew Fischer Joins the Show!
Brewers first round pick Andrew Fischer joins the show to talk about his first full pro season that has seen him 26 homers in his first 80 games of the year! Also, his adjustment to pro ball, WBC experience and more! Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 45 min
521 | Checking in on Our Breakout Picks for Each Team: American League
The guys audit Aram's preseason breakout picks for each team, starting with the American League! Which look good at the halfway point of the season, which are looking iffy and why? Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 24 · 1 hr
520 | Minor League Pitching Prospect Heat Sheet (Week 12)
Aram and Elijah highlight many of the top pitching prospect performers at each level and break down what has been working for them. Check out Aram's Conversation With Bryce Eldridge Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 23 · 43 min
519 | Checking in on the Top 10 Prospects in MLB + Notable Promotions
Aram and Jack discuss the promotions of Theo Gillen (TB), Marek Houston (MIN) and Chase Harlan (LAD) before checking in on Just Baseball's top 10 overall prospects. Intro: 0:00 Theo Gillen: 1:36 Chase Harlan: 4:46 Marek Houston: 7:38 Kade Anderson: 10:14 Ethan Salas: 19:07 Walker Jenkins: 21:18 Max Clark: 24:39 Seth Hernandez: 27:51 Ryan Sloan: 30:24 Leo De Vries: 33:01 Franklin Arias: 36:10 Colt Emerson: 37:56 Jesus Made: 40:06 Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 19 · 46 min
518 | Top 100 Prospects By Team: What Systems are the Most Loaded?
Aram and Jack break down the farm systems with the most top 100 prospects on Just Baseball's List. Which teams have the best top end talent and how is the depth behind their top guys? Which systems could be on the rise and who can potentially add more top 100 prospects in the next update? Also a look at what some of the most talented orgs have done well. Intro: 0:00 Astros: 1:45 Brewers: 4:09 Dodgers: 7:15 Guardians: 13:31 Marlins: 16:25 Twins: 19:12 Giants: 21:35 Rays: 24:35 Nationals: 27:24 A's: 30:06 Mets: 32:27 Yankees: 35:26 Mariners: 38:28 Cardinals: 40:29 Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 18 · 1 hr 2 min
517 | Pratt and Espino Debut! + Minor League Heat Sheet (Week 11)
Aram and Elijah highlight the big league call ups of Cooper Pratt and Daniel Espino before diving into a top prospect heat sheet. Cooper Pratt: 0:52 Cole Carrigg: 4:17 Daniel Espino: 7:12 Luke Adams: 10:48 Joshua Baez: 15:19 Christian Moore: 23:37 Charlie Condon: 27:40 Zach Erhard: 31:16 Bo Davidson: 35:19 Jason Chourio: 38:09 Owen Ayers: 43:35 Jefferson Rojas: 48:06 Jonny Farmelo: 51:48 Gavin Fien: 55:00 Juan Sanchez: 58:15 Use Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% your first pack at Arena Club Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16 · 1 hr 6 min
516 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects: Newcomers Part 2
Aram and Elijah highlight the second batch of newcomers on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect List! Devin Fitzgerald (66) — 1:30 Pedro Ramirez (65) — 5:45 Johnny Level (64) — 11:14 Josiah Hartshorn (63) — 15:27 Luis Hernandez (62) — 21:37 Gage Wood (60) — 28:37 Tyler Bremner (59) — 35:03 Edwin Arroyo (55) — 41:21 Nathan Flewelling (54) — 46:06 Henry Bolte (50) — 49:21 Karson Milbrandt (48) — 55:08 Luis Lara (42) — 56:54 Eric Hartman (32) — 1:00:17 Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 12 · 23 min
513 | Marlins RHP Prospect Karson Milbrandt Joins the Show!
Arguably the most dominant pitcher in the Minor Leagues this year and a new addition to Just Baseball's Top 100 prospect list Karson Milbrandt joins the show to discuss what has clicked for him in his breakout season, his journey through pro ball, the development of his arsenal and delivery and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 11 · 58 min
512 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects: Biggest Risers
Aram and Jack hit on the biggest risers in Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Update. Just Baseball Breaks: 2025 Bowman Draft Rip! Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 10 · 1 hr 3 min
511 | Just Baseball Top 100 Prospects: Newcomers (Part 1)
Aram and Elijah dive into the first batch of the 25 newcomers on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Update. Just Baseball Breaks: 2025 Bowman Draft Rip! Ask Aram all of your prospect/top 100 questions in our Discord Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Get Your Just Baseball Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.