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The Call Up | An MLB Prospect Podcast

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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.

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#171
Episodes
554
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
55 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

554 episodes, newest first

  1. 2026 Underrated Rookie Performers: Pitchers

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    Aram and Jack break down the underrated rookie performers in the mound and try to project out what they can be long term.

    Intro: 0:30
    Walbert Urena (LAA): 2:07
    Andrew Alvarez (WSH): 8:00
    Zac Thornton (NYM): 12:28
    Jake Bennett (BOS): 15:53
    Robert Gasser (MIL): 19:57
    Market Movers: 22:55
    Connor Prielipp (MIN): 26:45
    Spencer Miles (TOR): 30:34
    AJ Blubaugh (HOU): 35:26
    Bradgley Rodriguez (SDP): 37:45
    Brandyn Garcia (ARI): 41:12

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    46 min
  2. 2026 Underrated Rookie Performers: Hitters

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    Aram and Elijah highlight the underrated rookie performances from 2026 and project what to expect from each of them moving forward.

    Victor Mesa Jr. (TBR): 4:15
    TJ Rumfield (COL): 11:40
    Cole Carrigg (COL): 17:7
    Henry Bolte (ATH): 22:23
    Sam Antonacci (CHW): 29:24
    Hao-Yu Lee (DET): 37:20
    Eduardo Valencia (DET): 43:17
    Rafaal Flores (PIT): 52:24
    Pedro Ramirez (CHC): 57:02
    Wade Meckler (SFG): 1:02:08

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    1 hr 7 min
  3. Early AFL Performers + Card Market Check-in

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    Aram and Elijah highlight the top performers in the early going of the AFL before discussing some interesting card market trends of players in the postseason.

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    59 min
  4. MiLB Season Awards: National League

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    Aram and Jack discuss the pitcher, hitter and breakout prospects of the year on the National League side.

    Intro: 0:00
    Andrew Fischer: 2:18
    Mike Sirota: 11:08
    Rainiel Rodriguez: 14:55
    Christian Zazueta: 21:29
    Jonathan Santucci: 24:34
    Seth Hernandez: 27:46
    Eric Hartman: 30:27
    Murf Gray: 34:57
    Marlins Mashers: 36:51
    Cubs Crushers: 39:47

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    48 min
  5. MiLB Season Awards: American League

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    Aram and Elijah highlight the best hitters, best pitchers and breakout prospects of the American League.

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    1 hr 9 min
  6. Reviewing the September Call Ups, Late AFL Additions

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    Aram and Jack review some of the most notable September Call Ups and how they performed. Also a look at some exciting late additions to the Arizona Fall League including Angeibel Gomez, Sebastian Walcott and Aidan Miller.

    Intro: 0:00
    AFL Roster Update: 1:53
    Leo Bernal: 6:57
    Bo Davidson: 10:06
    Lazaro Montes: 14:59
    Michael Arroyo: 18:15
    Yohandy Morales: 23:29
    Adael Amador: 27:22
    Walker Jenkins: 30:29
    Emmanuel Rodriguez: 33:58
    Ethan Salas: 36:59
    Brody Hopkins: 39:55

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    47 min
  7. Final Heat Sheet of the Season + Card Market Check in

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    Aram and Elijah dive into the final heat sheet of the season, including some standout postseason performances, before doing a card market check in powered by Market Movers!

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    Echedry Vargas (MIA): 2:24
    Cooper Flemming (TBR): 6:17
    Blake Mitchell (KCR): 9:33
    Druw Jones (ARI): 13:12
    David Shields (KCR): 20:57
    Boston Bateman (BAL): 24:35
    Liam Doyle and Daniel Eagen (STL): 28:07
    Bishop Letson (MIL): 33:18

    Josue De Paula: 40:00
    Angeibel Gomez: 43:35
    Rainiel Rodriguez: 45:44
    Payton Tolle: 48:18

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    52 min
  8. Arizona Fall League Roster Preview: National League Teams

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    Aram and Elijah highlight the prospects from National League teams being sent over to the Arizona Fall League!

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    1 hr 6 min
  9. Arizona Fall League Roster Preview: American League Teams

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    Aram and Jack highlight the players being sent out to the AFL by America League teams, discussing what they're looking forward to seeing and what makes them good AFL candidates.

    Intro: 0:00
    Blue Jays: 2:01
    Orioles: 6:29
    Rays: 11:20
    Red Sox: 13:47
    Yankees: 15:45
    Guardians: 18:47
    Royals: 21:32
    Tigers: 25:31
    Twins: 28:10
    White Sox: 31:53
    Angels: 36:50
    Astros: 40:00
    A's: 42:27
    Mariners: 45:56
    Rangers: 50:09

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    54 min
  10. 544 | Prospect Heat Sheet, Emmanuel Rodriguez Called Up!

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    Aram and Elijah highlight the exciting call up of Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez before breaking into the prospect heat sheet!

    Intro: 0:00
    Emmanuel Rodriguez Call Up: 0:57
    Andrew Fischer (MIL): 6:41
    Sebastian Walcott (TEX): 11:48
    Jesus Baez (STL): 16:23
    Arjun Nimmala (LAA): 22:46
    Henry Godbout (BOS): 26:14
    Eli Willits (WSH): 32:05
    Axiel Plaz (PIT): 35:53
    Eric Booth Jr. (BAL): 40:18
    BREAK + Market Movers: 43:11
    Jackson Ferris (LAD): 46:12
    Nolan Perry (TOR): 50:57
    Anthony Eyanson (BAL): 55:28
    Mason Molina and Tanner Franklin (STL): 1:02:35

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    1 hr 10 min
  11. 543 | MiLB's Historical Offensive Spike with BA's JJ Cooper

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    Aram is joined by Baseball America's Editor-in-Chief JJ Cooper to discuss the historical offensive spike. How does this happen? How does it change evaluations? Who benefits the most?

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    38 min
  12. 542 | The Top Prospects to Chase in Bowman Chrome

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    Aram and Elijah highlight the top prospects to chase in the newly released 2026 Bowman Chrome in what really doubles as a check in on the top IFA prospects as well! Also a card market check in, powered by Market Movers.

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    1 hr 10 min
  13. 541 | Notable Prospect Promotions, Rookie Hitter Review

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    Aram and Jack highlight notable prospect promotions across all levels before reviewing the top rookie hitters to see how they are comparing to our pre-debut reports and expectations.

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    59 min
  14. 540 | The Biggest Risers on Just Baseball's Top 100 Update

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    Aram and Jack break into the biggest risers on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect update.

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    39 min
  15. 539 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Newcomers (Part 2)

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    Aram and Elijah break into the second batch of newcomers on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect List!

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    1 hr 13 min
  16. 538 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Newcomers (Part 1)

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    Aram and Elijah dive into the first batch of newcomers on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect List!

    Murf Gray (100): 1:36
    Tyler Bell (99): 4:18
    Luis De Leon (98): 8:08
    Demetrio Crisantes (97):1 1:28
    Hayden Alvarez (96): 14:39
    Jefferson Rojas (95): 17:18
    Jacob Lombard (94): 21:46
    Jamie Arnold (93): 26:31
    Michael Arroyo (91): 29:36
    Owen Ayers (90): 33:32
    Brady Ebel (84): 37:10
    Market Movers: 40:06
    Chase Harlan (83): 43:17
    Derek Curiel (82): 47:06
    Tate Southisene (81): 49:40
    Ramon Marquez (77): 54:44
    Drew Burress (76): 56:49

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    1 hr 1 min
  17. 537 | Prospect Heat Sheet (Week 20), Card Market Check in

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    Aram and Elijah check in on the hottest hitters in the Minor Leagues before getting into the most interesting card price trends!

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    55 min
  18. 536 | Notable MLB Call Ups and Prospect Promotions

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    Aram and Elijah highlight some notable MLB call ups and prospect promotions across the Minor Leagues!

    Joshua Baez (STL): 1:20
    Tugboat Wilkinson (SFG): 6:50
    Rickey Tiedemann (TOR): 11:15
    Zac Veen (COL): 16:10
    Ethan Pecko and Miguel Ullola (HOU): 20:40
    Brett Calihan (DET): 26:40
    Ethan Salas (SD): 30:00
    Luis Pena and Braylon Payne to AA (MIL): 34:40
    Justin Gonzales (BOS): 40:53
    Grady Emerson (TB): 46:15

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    52 min
  19. 535 | MLB Prospect Heat Sheet (Week 19)

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    Aram and Elijah highlight the hottest hitters (and some pitchers) at each level in Minor League Baseball!

    MiLB Field of Dreams Game (AAA MIN vs CHC): 0:45
    Ralphy Velazquez (CLE): 8:41
    Franklin Arias (BOS): 12:08
    Josue Briceno (DET): 16:51
    Xavier Isaac (TBR): 21:03
    Mitch Voit (NYM): 25:02
    Rainiel Rodriguez (STL): 28:13
    JoJo Parker (TOR): 31:46
    Jhonny Level and Josuar Gonzalez (SFG): 34:29
    Brailyn Antunez (MIL): 40:00
    Brendan Beck (NYY): 43:36
    Bryce Mayer (HOU): 46:30
    Brooks Caple (CHC): 49:23
    Ethan Bagwell (ATL): 52:31

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    58 min
  20. 534 | MLB Trade Deadline Prospect Returns (Part 3)

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    Aram and Jack break down the prospects moved at the trade deadline in part three of a three episode series!

    Intro: 0:00
    Alexander Frias/Josiah Ragsdale to STL (May/Romero): 2:15
    Josh Hartle/Will Dion/Kendeglys Virguez/Nick Mitchell to WSH (Foster): 12:20
    Sammy Stafura to NYM (Weaver): 19:20
    Michael Forret to BAL (Wells): 22:50
    Jacob Cozart to LAA (Adell): 27:20
    Dasan Hill/John Klein/Dameury Pena to TOR (Hoffman): 30:30
    Daniel Eagen/Sandro Santana to STL (Nootbaar): 35:20
    Alex Hoppe/Harrison Kreiling/Brock Moore to BAL (Ward): 40:37
    Mason Adams/Carlos Vielma to COL (Doyle): 42:20
    Jonathan Long/Jace Beck to MIA (Garrett): 44:36
    Carlos Duran to KCR (Bubic): 47:53
    Juan Martinez/Mark Manfredi to COL (Senzatela): 49:04

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    52 min