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The Bullpen

Prep Baseball Illinois

Join The Bullpen each week to hear all things baseball across the Land of Lincoln. Use #CallThePen on X to ask questions to our weekly guests.

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01:17:44

Kickoff Classic Recap + Power 25 Week 1 + Pete...

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2026/03/25

The Bullpen is back with a packed episode to kick off the high school baseball season. The staff recaps the Kickoff Classic, breaking down the top players and teams from opening weekend across Illinois. From there, the crew dives into the first Power 25 rankings of the season, sorting out the early movers and teams to watch. The staff also reacts to Pete Crow-Armstrong's contract extension with the Chicago Cubs and what it means for one of baseball's brightest young outfielders. The episode

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01:58:19

IHSA State Championship Predictions + College...

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2026/03/18

This week on The Bullpen, the staff delivers their Illinois state championship predictions before breaking down the latest college baseball action, highlighting standout Illinois teams and players, along with a recap of the World Baseball Classic. The crew also runs through the latest Power 25 rankings and player rankings recap, giving you a full picture of where things stand across the state. The episode features a sit-down interview with Libertyville Head Coach Matt Thompson, recorded live at the

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01:16:05

Joliet Pitcher ID, Preseason ID Standouts + Illinois...

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2026/03/11

This week on The Bullpen, the staff breaks down last weekend's college baseball action with a spotlight on Illinois teams and players who stood out. From there, the crew shifts to the recruiting trail, highlighting prospects to keep an eye on from both the Joliet Pitcher ID and the Joliet Preseason ID events. The episode wraps up with a sit-down interview with Nazareth Academy Head Baseball Coach Lee Milano, discussing his program and what's ahead for the Roadrunners.Chapters:00:00

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01:36:34

The Bullpen, EP60 – Illinois Preseason All-State...

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2026/03/04

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we recap last weekend’s college baseball slate, highlighting teams and players from Illinois who made an impact. We then break down the Prep Baseball Illinois Preseason All-State events, both Underclass and Upperclass, spotlighting some of the top prospects from the day. We wrap up the episode with an interview featuring Normal Community head baseball coach Ryan Short, recorded at the IHSBCA Convention.Chapters:00:00 Intro05:18 College Baseball Weekend

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01:14:30

The Bullpen, EP59 - College Baseball Weekend Recap,...

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2026/02/25

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recapped last weekend’s college baseball standouts from Illinois. We then discussed Sam Antonacci’s home run against the Chicago Cubs in spring training before breaking down standouts from the Lockport Preseason ID. From there, we dove into both the Chicago and Peoria Preseason ID events, highlighting the players who impressed. We closed the episode with an interview featuring Homewood-Flossmoor Head Baseball Coach Marcus Rodgers.Chapters:00:00

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01:06:47

The Bullpen, EP58 – College Baseball Begins, McHenry...

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2026/02/18

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recaps Illinois teams and prep prospects who competed during opening weekend of college baseball. We then break down some of the top performers from the McHenry and Lake Zurich Preseason IDs before wrapping up the show with an interview featuring Brother Rice head baseball coach Sean McBride.Chapters:00:00 Intro03:11 College Baseball Begins20:07 McHenry Preseason ID39:42 Lake Zurich Preseason ID56:16 Brother Rice Head Coach Sean McBride Joins1:06:07

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01:04:40

The Bullpen, EP57 - O'Hare Preseason ID Standouts,...

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2026/02/11

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recaps College Baseball’s Opening Weekend and breaks down the Super Bowl — including our picks for the best commercials of the night. We also dive into Shooter Hunt’s notes from the Super 60 before spotlighting standout prospects from the O’Hare Preseason ID, organized by key takeaways and themes. We wrap up the show with an interview featuring Chris Erwin, head baseball coach at Father McGivney.Chapters:00:00 Intro05:31 College Baseball Opening

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01:15:42

The Bullpen EP56 – Super 60 Recap, Preseason ProCase,...

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2026/02/04

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recaps recent sports news, including the Fighting Illini basketball team’s recent wins and the latest MLB headlines. We then break down the prospects who stood out at the Preseason ProCase before taking a look ahead at the Unsigned Senior Showcase and the Prep Baseball Super 60.Chapters:00:00 Intro03:10 Sports News06:16 Preseason ProCase Recap42:00 Kenosha Preseason ID43:31 Super 60 Recap1:00:12 Unsigned Senior ShowcaseSubscribe to our YouTube:

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01:00:25

The Bullpen, EP55 - John A Logan Head Coach Kyle...

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2026/01/28

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recaps the latest MLB news, including recent trades and signings across the league. We then highlight Illinois prospects set to attend the Super 60, followed by a look ahead to the Unsigned Senior Showcase taking place immediately after Sunday’s event. From there, we break down prospects attending upcoming Preseason ID events and share our Picks to Click. We wrap up the episode with an interview featuring John A. Logan JC head baseball coach Kyle

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01:44:51

The Bullpen, EP54 - Illinois State Head Baseball...

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2026/01/21

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recaps the latest sports news, including a recap of the Chicago Bears’ 2025 season and Indiana’s historic run in the College Football Playoff. We then dive into recent MLB deals across the league before breaking down standouts from our first showcase of the year, the Aurora Preseason ID. From there, we share our Picks to Click for next Tuesday’s Preseason ProCase. We wrap up the episode with an interview featuring Illinois State head baseball coach

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00:57:23

The Bullpen, EP53 - Cooper Trinkle Joins To Talk The...

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2026/01/13

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we break down recent sports news, including the Chicago Bears’ win over the Packers in the opening weekend of the NFL Playoffs. We also recap the College Football National Championship and dive into the latest MLB news, including the Chicago Cubs’ recent trade and signing of Alex Bregman. From there, we spotlight our uncommitted Prospects of the Week before wrapping up the episode with an interview featuring Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Director Cooper

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01:00:30

The Bullpen, EP52 - Best Field In Illinois, Prospects...

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2026/01/07

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, our staff recaps the latest sports news, including Illinois State’s run to the FCS Championship, the Chicago Bears earning the No. 2 seed in the NFC, and recent commitments across the state of Illinois. We then break down the Illinois ProCase roster, discuss recent MLB signings, and highlight an Illinois product who stood out in the Minor Leagues during the 2025 season. In our recurring Hotlist segment, each of us selects the best field in Illinois. From there,

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00:52:55

The Bullpen, EP51 - Holiday Special, Drafting 2027...

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2025/12/24

On this episode of The Bullpen, we roll out a special holiday edition of the podcast. Our staff splits into two teams, with Illinois Scouting Supervisor Drew Locascio captaining one side and Illinois Assistant Director Pete Hamot leading the other. The two teams draft prospects from Illinois’ 2027 class and square off in a hypothetical three-game series.Who do you think will win?Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrepBaseballIL?sub_confirmation=1The Bullpen:

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01:25:49

The Bullpen, EP50 - Los Angeles Dodgers Area Scout...

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2025/12/17

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we break down the Bears’ win over the Cleveland Browns and recap key college football updates from the weekend. We also touch on recent commitments across the state of Illinois and the latest MLB signings before discussing a pair of new registrations for our upcoming Preseason ProCase. From there, we dive into The Hotlist, where each of us picks our favorite high school logo, followed by a way-too-early spring outlook and our Prospect of the Week. We wrap up

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01:14:01

The Bullpen, EP49 - The Best High School Games We've...

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2025/12/10

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we recap our time at the IHSBCA Convention before diving into the latest college football news and the Bears’ matchup with the Packers. We highlight multi-sport athletes who captured football state titles, touch on the latest MLB news, and discuss the Preseason ProCase — including the newest roster addition, Nolan Ramoley. From there, we break down the 2025 Event Leaderboards with a focus on pitchers, review recent commitments across Illinois, and share some of

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01:17:51

The Bullpen, EP48 - Best Uniforms In Illinois, 2028 &...

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2025/12/03

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we recap recent sports news, including the Chicago Bears’ win over the Eagles, Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU, our Illinois Preseason ID events, and other headlines from around the state. We then preview the upcoming Preseason ProCase and break down the 2028 and 2029 rankings updates. Next, our staff takes a look at the 2025 Event Leaderboards, highlighting outfielders who posted some of the biggest numbers. We wrap up the show with this week’s Hotlist

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00:54:36

The Bullpen, EP47 - Lewis University Head Baseball...

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2025/11/19

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, Lewis University Head Baseball Coach Mike Vucsko joins the show to discuss the Flyers’ program, a look back at last season, their recruiting approach, expectations for the upcoming year, and more.

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01:01:43

The Bullpen, EP46 - Early Spring Baseball Outlook,...

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2025/11/12

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we break down the Fighting Illini basketball teams first few games, the Chicago Bears win this weekend over the Giants, as well as other sports news. We then talk through the roster for the upcoming Preseason ProCase and spotlight infielders featured on the 2025 Event Leaderboard. From there, we cover recent commitments across the state before diving into The Hotlist, highlighting the top athletes in Illinois. We wrap things up with an early look ahead to the

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01:01:46

The Bullpen, EP45 - Way Too Early Spring Outlook,...

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2025/11/05

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we break down the World Series, Bears football, and other recent sports news. We then preview the upcoming Preseason ProCase and spotlight catchers featured on the 2025 Event Leaderboard. From there, we cover recent commitments across the state before diving into The Hotlist, highlighting the top two-way athletes in Illinois. We wrap things up with an early look ahead to the spring, discussing 2027 pitchers from the Illinois State Games, and debut our newest

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01:09:08

The Bullpen, EP44 - Kaden Wasniewski Joins The Show,...

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2025/10/29

On this week’s episode of The Bullpen, we break down the latest news from around the baseball world. We discuss the Dodgers–Blue Jays matchup in the World Series, Josh Elander’s hiring as Tennessee’s new head coach, and standout performances from Illinois prospects in the Arizona Fall League. We also highlight recent in-state commitments and wrap up with a look at 2026 pitchers from the Illinois State Games, followed by an interview with Kaden Wasniewski — the No. 1 prospect in Illinois’ junior

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