The Bullpen

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 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 #TheBullpen

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 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 #TheBullpen

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: 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 #TheBullpen

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 #TheBullpen

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 The Bullpen: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/the-bullpen-podcast 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