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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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Detailed player evaluation meets honest uncertainty, making The Call Up a sharp guide to prospects, farm systems and trade returns.
The Call Up | An MLB Prospect Podcast treats prospect evaluation as a set of questions still being answered. Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen move between farm-system rankings, upcoming seasons and major trades, weighing performance against age, level, health and role.
A Phillies farm-system ranking makes you care whether one fastball can impersonate a slider.
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A sharp Phillies board session that leans on projection, role, and system context over empty hype.
The Phillies prospect group is handled like a working board, with RM Layton and Jack McMullen sorting through risers, fresh names, and where the system sits before the top 100 update.
WBC roster talk that centers prospect depth, bullpen strength, and lineup upside.
This episode stays close to roster building, and that focus works. Venezuela comes across as the side to beat, while Colombia feels like the underdog worth tracking.
Two blockbuster deals, a brisk prospect focus, and useful trade-return context.
The episode keeps its focus on two blockbuster deals, with Arm Layton and Elijah Evans working through the Freddy Peralta and Mackenzie Gore packages while the market is still moving.
A pitching-focused look at 2026 prospects, centered on Louder and Petty, with projection, volatility, and development questions front and center.
The episode stays on the pitching side of the 2026 prospect conversation and keeps returning to the same problem: how much projection is fair for Rhett Louder and Chase Petty.
A prospect conversation focused on the questions that matter in 2026.
The episode keeps coming back to a practical prospect question: which players in 2026 are worth following because they can answer something real, not just because they look loud on paper.
Two offseason trades, one Cardinals reset, and the roster math behind both deals.
This episode tracks two offseason trades and uses them to weigh big league fit against prospect cost and roster fallout. Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen open with the Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin move, then move into the Brandon Donovan deal, where salary dumping, prospect…
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Zach Lowe and ESPN colleagues dissect NBA trades, cap rules, and roster fit.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
Ryen Russillo runs weekly NFL and MLB recaps with beat reporters like Jeff Passan and Mike Sando.
Two hosts break down the ATP and WTA tour week, daily through every Grand Slam.
Race journalists and Damon Hill break down F1 driver markets, team history, and car tech.
The hosts analyze two MLB trades: Brendan Donovan to the Mariners and Jordan Hicks to the White Sox, discussing the prospects involved and broader trends like teams favoring quantity over quality in deals.
The hosts analyze two major MLB trades: Freddy Peralta to the Mets and MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers.
The hosts discuss prospects 40 to 31 in their 2026 top 100 list, noting injuries and varying industry opinions on rankings.
This episode segment discusses notable prospect performances in the World Baseball Classic and spring training, highlighting players outside the top 100 list and the increased data available from StatCast.
This segment discusses the ranking of baseball prospects from 55 to 41, outlines future episode plans including spring training topics, and introduces a new tournament-style format for spring breakout events starting in 2027.
This segment discusses the breakdown of baseball prospects ranked 70-56, including analysis of players like Liam Doyle and Kevin McGonigal, with mentions of spring training performances and upcoming episodes.
The hosts discuss part two of their Top 100 baseball prospects list (85-71) and share excitement about spring training observations, including standout performances and player development.
The host introduces Just Baseball's preseason top 100 prospects list, covering numbers 100-86, and discusses updates after seeing players in Arizona, including snub Michael Arroyo.
The Just Baseball show announces the release of their exclusive Top 100 Prospects list, which will be counted down from 100 to 1, with hosts discussing its significance and creation process.
This episode segment discusses fantasy baseball first year player draft rankings, covering player evaluations, team strategies, and comparisons to previous years like Roki Sasaki.
The podcast discusses the Yankees acquiring pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Marlins, comparing it to a similar trade package for Edward Cabrera, and speculating on Weathers' potential and future trades.
This episode segment introduces a mailbag episode focused on baseball prospects, spring training discussions, and engaging with the Discord community for questions and interactions.
Hosts Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen discuss intriguing pitching prospects for the 2026 season, focusing on players like Quinn Matthews, Andrew Painter, and Noah Schultz who face volatility due to injuries or performance swings.
Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen analyze the Philadelphia Phillies' top prospects for 2026, discussing key players like Aiden Miller, Andrew Painter, and Justin Crawford.
Hosts Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen discuss MLB prospects they are most intrigued to watch in the 2026 season, analyzing players like Cooper Pratt, Tyson Lewis, and Justin Crawford based on stats, tools, and narrative potential.
The hosts preview prospects participating in the World Baseball Classic, analyzing key players for teams like the U.S., Australia, and Puerto Rico, while also discussing spring training injuries and underdog contenders.
This segment discusses the Detroit Tigers' top prospects for 2026, focusing on hitters like Max Clark and McGonigal, recent draftees, and the team's pitching development under Scott Harris.
Discussion of top pitching prospect performances, recent call-ups including Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci, and the future of the White Sox.
Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen discuss the most loaded minor league teams based on a Baseball America article, analyzing top prospects and farm systems.
Hosts discuss MLB prospect extensions and early rookie performances in the 2025 season.
Aram Leighton and Elijah Evans discuss the Edward Cabrera trade and reflect on their 2025 preseason breakout picks.
The hosts catch up on prospect trades and discuss Tatuya Amai's signing with the Astros, while also promoting their redraft of the 2022 MLB draft.
Hosts preview the final installment of Arizona Fall League roster previews, discussing prospects and a player's potential playoff debut.
Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen preview Arizona Fall League rosters, discussing notable prospects and breakout players.
Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen preview the Arizona Fall League rosters, discussing notable prospects like Kevin Magano and Daniel Espina.
Aram Leighton and Jack McMullen discuss the upcoming MLB draft with draft expert Tyler Jennings, covering final rankings and mock draft preparations.
The hosts preview the National League roster for the MLB Futures Game, discussing top prospects like Marquis Grissom Jr.