On this episode of The Bullpen, we cover the latest Illinois baseball news, including Illinois preps making an impact in the big leagues, updates on the Chicago Cubs, and more. We also dive into the PUMA Classic, the premier JUCO scouting event, and the Grand Park Fall Championships. From there, we introduce our new segment, The Hotlist, spotlighting the top defender in the 2028 class. We wrap up with a look at the updated 2028 rankings and a few notable prospects who just missed the cut.