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The Bullpen episodes

June 24 Summer Event Standouts + Final Power 25 Rankings + POTY & All-State Awards + College World Series
The Bullpen is back to close out the season. The staff kicks things off with the latest baseball notes, including a look at the College World Series. From there, the crew talks through Player of the Year and All-State, highlighting the standout players from across Illinois after a loaded season. The staff then unveils the final Power 25 rankings, capping off the year with a definitive look at where the top programs in the state finished. The episode closes with summer event standouts from the Slammers and Chicagoland events, highlighting the prospects turning heads as the summer circuit gets underway.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Baseball News
15:41 Playoff Draft, Final Standings
17:50 IHSA State Finals
55:30 State Finals Game Coverage
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1 hr 22 min
June 17 IHSA State Finals Recap + Semi-Final & Tournament Coverage + Playoff Draft Final Standings + Troy at the MCWS
The Bullpen is back with another loaded episode. The staff kicks things off with the latest baseball notes, including Troy earning its first-ever Men's College World Series win over Ole Miss and setting up a rematch with West Virginia. From there, the crew updates the staff's Playoff Draft final standings before breaking down all four IHSA state championship games, recapping Tremont, St. Joseph-Ogden, St. Rita, and Libertyville each claiming a title, with Libertyville repeating as 4A champions. The staff closes out with semi-final mentions and tournament coverage, highlighting the standout arms, performances, and prospects from across the state during championship weekend.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Baseball News
15:41 Playoff Draft, Final Standings
17:50 IHSA State Finals
55:30 State Finals Game Coverage
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The Bullpen: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/the-bullpen-podcast
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Take a look at the Illinois Power 25:https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/IL-Power-25
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1 hr 27 min
June 10 IHSA State Tournament Preview + Playoff Game Coverage + College World Series + Chicagoland Summer ID
The Bullpen is back with another packed episode. The staff kicks things off with the latest baseball notes, including a look at the College World Series field and a recap of the Chicagoland Summer ID. From there, the crew breaks down the IHSA state tournament bracket, sorting through the matchups across all four classes and updating the staff's Playoff Draft scores heading into the final weekend. The staff closes out with a recap of playoff game coverage, highlighting standout prospects and performances from games our staff attended.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Baseball News
11:50 Playoff Extravaganza
15:22 IHSA Playoffs
35:10 Playoff Game Coverage
1:01:05 Outro
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1 hr 2 min
June 03 IHSA Playoff Update & Draft Scores + Playoff Game Coverage + Troy Baseball + Coach Skylar Meade
The Bullpen is back with another loaded episode. The staff kicks things off with the latest college and baseball notes, including NIU's program-record 36-win season, Troy Baseball's run to host a Super Regional, and a look at the Illinois Rising Stars Games. From there, the crew breaks down the latest IHSA playoff results, sorting through the biggest upsets and upcoming matchups to watch across all four classes while updating the staff's Playoff Draft scores. The staff then recaps playoff game coverage, highlighting standout prospects and performances from games our staff attended. The episode closes with a recycled sit-down with Troy head baseball coach Skylar Meade, recorded back in December of 2024, as the Trojans prepare to host Little Rock this weekend in the Super Regional.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 College Baseball News
10:10 Playoff Extravaganza Update
13:44 IHSA Playoffs Update
23:50 Playoff Game Coverage
41:15 Skylar Meade Interview (Dec. 2024)
1:41:06 Outro

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Take a look at the Illinois Power 25:https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/IL-Power-25
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1 hr 42 min
May 27 Prep Baseball Illinois Playoff Draft Spectacular + Our Staff Picked Every State Champion | Episode 72
The Bullpen is back with its annual IHSA Playoff Draft Spectacular, with each staff member picking teams across all four classes to win a state title. Who do you have winning state this year? Before the draft, the crew reacts to NIU and UIC both earning NCAA Tournament bids — NIU as the No. 3 seed in the Tallahassee Regional and UIC as the No. 4 seed in the Atlanta Regional. The staff also hands out end-of-season college baseball awards, highlighting standout Illinois players from around the country including Enzo Infelise earning Freshman Player of the Year honors and Patrick Connors setting a new stolen base record.

Chapters:00:00 Intro
2:35 College Baseball News
15:10 Playoff Extravaganza
15:53 1A Playoff Draft
26:59 2A Playoff Draft
37:55 3A Playoff Draft
49:25 4A Playoff Draft
1:02:17 Dark Horse Picks
1:11:37 Power 25 Update
1:14:39 Outro
What to do next:
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Register for an event: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/illinois/showcases
Read our Scout Blog for more in-depth breakdowns of prospects around the state:https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/il-scout-blog
Take a look at the Illinois Power 25:https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/IL-Power-25
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1 hr 15 min
May 20 Week 9 Power 25 Update + Week 9 Game Coverage + IHSA Playoff Bracket Preview + College Baseball Notes
The Bullpen is back with another packed episode. The staff kicks things off with the latest college baseball notes, spotlighting Illinois players and programs making an impact at the next level. From there, the crew breaks down the newly released IHSA playoff brackets, sorting through the toughest sectionals and teams to watch as the postseason approaches. The staff then runs through the updated Week 9 Power 25 rankings, breaking down the latest movers and teams making a push heading into the playoffs before closing out with a recap of week nine game coverage, highlighting prospects and performances from games our staff attended across the state.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
4:01 College Baseball News
14:11 Cubs Vs. White Sox
23:44 IHSA Brackets Released
40:03 Illinois Heat Sheet
45:48 Power 25 Update
56:20 Bubble Teams
59:31 Week 9 Game Coverage
1:22:08 Outro
What to do next:
SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PrepBaseballIL
The Bullpen: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/the-bullpen-podcast
Register for an event: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/illinois/showcases
Read our Scout Blog for more in-depth breakdowns of prospects around the state:https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/il-scout-blog
Take a look at the Illinois Power 25:https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/IL-Power-25
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1 hr 23 min
May 13 Week 8 Power 25 Update + Week 8 & 9 Game Coverage + College Baseball Notes + Cubs News
The Bullpen is back with another loaded episode. The staff kicks things off with the latest college baseball notes, spotlighting Illinois players and programs making an impact at the next level, including a look at some standout performances from around the country. From there, the crew runs through the updated Week 8 Power 25 rankings, breaking down the latest movers and new entries as the regular season winds down. Diamond Notes highlights the standout individual performances from around the state before the staff recaps week eight and early week nine game coverage, highlighting prospects and performances from games our staff attended. The staff also finds time to react to the Cubs' hot start to the season.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
9:42 College Baseball News
19:14 ABS System/MLB News
26:45 Power 25 Update
34:44 Bubble Teams To Know
39:31 Diamond Notes Standouts
49:35 Week 8 & 9 Game Coverage
1:18:51 Outro

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Register for an event: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/illinois/showcasesRead our Scout Blog for more in-depth breakdowns of prospects around the state:https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/il-scout-blog

Take a look at the Illinois Power 25:https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/IL-Power-25
1 hr 20 min
May 06 Week 7 Power 25 Update + Week 7 & 8 Game Coverage + Keegan Seipp Interview + College Baseball Notes
The Bullpen is back with another packed episode. The staff kicks things off with the latest college baseball notes, spotlighting Illinois players and programs making an impact at the next level. From there, the crew runs through the updated Week 7 Power 25 rankings, breaking down the latest movers and teams to watch as the season heads into its final stretch. Diamond Notes highlights the standout individual performances from around the state before the staff recaps week seven and early week eight game coverage, highlighting prospects and performances from games our staff attended. The episode closes with a sit-down with Triad's Keegan Seipp, a 2027 Xavier commit and one of the top players in the Illinois junior class.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
8:58 College Baseball News
19:12 Power 25 Update
26:10 Bubble Teams To Know
30:02 Diamond Notes Standouts
33:44 Week 7 & 8 Game Coverage
56:40 Keegan Seipp Interview
1:08:44 Outro

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1 hr 10 min
April 29 Week 6 Power 25 Update + Week 6 & 7 Game Coverage + Brother Rice's Brady Cunningham
The Bullpen is back with another loaded episode. The staff kicks things off with the latest college baseball notes, spotlighting Illinois players and programs making an impact at the next level. From there, the crew breaks down the Week 6 Power 25 bubble teams before Diamond Notes highlights the standout individual performances from around the state last week. The staff then recaps week six and early week seven game coverage, highlighting standout prospects and performances from games our staff attended. The episode closes with a sit-down with Brother Rice's Brady Cunningham, a 2027 Texas A&M commit and one of the top players in the Illinois junior class.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:38 College Baseball News
12:26 Owen Murphy Gets The Call To AAA13:18 Power 25 Update
21:19 Bubble Teams To Know
25:11 Diamond Notes Standouts
31:14 Week 6 & 7 Game Coverage
59:31 Brady Cunningham Interview
1:06:36 Outro

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1 hr 7 min
April 22 Week 5 Power 25 Update + Week 5 & 6 Game Coverage + Jackson Ahrens Interview + College Baseball Notes
The Bullpen is back with another packed episode. The staff runs through the updated Week 5 Power 25 rankings, breaking down the latest movers, new entries, and teams to watch as the season hits its stride. From there, the crew recaps weeks five and six of game coverage, highlighting standout prospects and performances from games our staff attended. The episode features a sit-down with East Peoria shortstop Jackson Ahrens, one of the top uncommitted seniors in the country, discussing his recruitment and what's ahead. The staff closes out with the latest college baseball notes, spotlighting Illinois players and teams making noise at the next level.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
12:16 Baseball News
22:55 Power 25 Update
36:16 Bubble Teams To Know
40:10 Diamond Notes Standouts
45:55 Week 5 & 6 Game Coverage
1:09:15 Jackson Ahrens Interview
1:28:02 Outro

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1 hr 29 min