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 class.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:43 Baseball News

10:08 Josh Elander Named Tennessee HC

18:22 Arizona Fall League

24:02 Commitments Around The State

26:07 The Hotlist, Best Fastball In Illinois

39:07 2026 Pitchers From Illinois State Games

46:24 Kaden Wasniewski

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