Best Jonathan Mayo Podcasts (2025)

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A Packed Podcast 1:08:30

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Hosts Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dish on a wide variety of subjects in the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast, starting with breaking down the newly released Arizona Fall League rosters that include two of the game's four best prospects in shortstops Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) and Sebastian Walcott (Rangers). Jonathan interviews another top…

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Former Yankees/Mets Pitcher Ray Burris, Greatest Sports Speeches 56:17

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Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets and Yankees pitcher Ray Burris, followed by a discussion about the greatest sports speeches with author Robert Begley.

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US Open Talk with Jamie Loeb, Davey Johnson Passing 58:23

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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome professional tennis player Jamie Loeb, who discussed the US Open and the changes for the tournament. Later, author Erik Sherman remembered former Mets manager Davey Johnson, who passed away this week. Sherman co-wrote Johnson’s memoir My Wild Ride in Baseball and Beyond.…

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Prospects In Playoffs 51:03

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The Minor League playoffs have begun at the Single-A and High-A levels, and this week's Pipeline Podcast begins by breaking down the top prospects to watch in postseason action. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff highlight that contingent, which includes the No. 1 pick (Eli Willits) and No. 1 prospect (Ethan Holliday) in the 2025 Draft as …

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Promotions galore 1:17:18

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Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are back together for the first time in a long time for this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, and that affords them the opportunity to take a look at the deluge of big league callups and debuts of Top 100 prospects from the past couple of weeks. On the pitching side, they break down the Pirates' Bubba Chandle…

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Former Mets Pitcher Pete Falcone 56:00

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Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher Pete Falcone about his career and the hurdles he faced as a pro athlete. Falcone reminisces about growing up in Brooklyn and making the jump to the majors, sharing stories that give listeners a sense of the friendships and camaraderie among players. He recalls his memorable debut game; winning…

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NY Giants Preseason, US Open Tennis Insights & Mark Gottfried on Leadership 59:06

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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show welcoming AJ Rovner, podcast host at Mic'd Up, about New York Giants transitioning from a good preseason to the regular season. The guys dive into the US Open Tennis with former player Irina Falconi- Hartman. Then Mark Gottfried talks about his experiences coaching D1 basketball at places like NC S…

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Prospect double-dip (Guests: Aidan Miller and Konnor Griffin) 1:05:10

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For this week’s MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jonathan Mayo made a stop in Altoona, Pa., to check in on two of the best infield prospects in the game. He started with the Phillies’ Aidan Miller, who has made some serious adjustments to his approach to finish his season with Double-A Reading red-hot. Then he moved over to the home clubhouse to chat with No.…

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Promotions galore! (Guest: Eli Willits) 1:14:31

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Before being joined by this year's No. 1 overall Draft pick, Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff talk prospect promotions, starting with the exciting big league debuts of the Orioles' Samuel Basallo, the Mets' Nolan McLean and Owen Caissie of the Cubs. From there, the discussion turns to Top 100 prospects w…

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Baseball Hall of Fame Talk, Bitty Schram on A League of Their Own 57:35

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Host Bill Donohue begins the show talking about the Baseball Hall of Fame. He takes a look at the history, the players and managers who’ve been honored, and the work of the ERA Committees in recognizing some of the game’s overlooked stars. In the second half of the show, Bill revisits his “Baseball at the Movies” segment, welcoming actress Bitty Sc…

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New Top 100, New Top 30s, New Farm Ranks 1:10:55

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MLB Pipeline has updated all of its prospect lists this week, so Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff discuss all the changes on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They start with the overall Top 100 Prospects, headlined by shortstops Konnor Griffin (Pirates) and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers), and also delve into where the 2025 draftees fi…

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Former Mets Manager Mickey Callaway 58:34

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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway for an in-depth conversation about the challenges of managing at the highest level of professional baseball. Callaway shares stories from his time with both the Mets and the Cleveland organization, offering insight into leadership, team dynamics, and handling p…

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1962 Mets 1B Jim Marshall, 1969 World Series champ Ron Swoboda 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Show Summary: Host Bill Donohue welcomes Jim Marshall, the oldest living player from the 1962 New York Mets, who shares anecdotes from his storied career, including his time in Japan and his significance to Ichiro Suzuki’s family. Marshall, who played first base for the Mets and later managed teams in Major League Baseball, recounts his experiences…

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Recapping The Trade Deadline 1:01:22

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Action was fast and furious at the Trade Deadline last week, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff break it all down on the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast. They beginning by discussing the three Top 100 Prospects who changed addresses: Leodalis De Vries to the Athletics, Eduardo Tait and Mick Abel to the Twins. Then they talk abou…

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One Deadline down, one to go 1:02:23

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This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast comes between Deadlines, with the Draft signing deadline in our rearview and the Trade Deadline just a couple of days away. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff start with the former, with Jim and Jonathan drafting Top 100 prospects they think could be dealt ahead of Thursday's Trade Deadline, then discussing…

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Exploring the Hall of Fame Weekend: Insights with Jonathan Mayo and Zach Scott 58:22

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Host Chris Caputo recaps Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend, celebrating the inductions of Dick Allen, Dave Parker, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia, and Ichiro Suzuki. He’s joined by Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com to break down trade deadline strategy and the value of top prospects, while former Mets acting GM Zach Scott offers a front-office perspective on the p…

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Talking Baseball with Authors Stephen Dittmore and Marshall Garvey 58:09

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Show Summary: Host Bill Donohue begines the show by welcoming author Stephen W. Dittmore, who presents his latest work, Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger. This episode elucidates the life and accomplishments of Jim Gilliam, a pivotal yet underappreciated figure in Dodgers history, who played an integral role in seven World Series and earned four ch…

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Double Deadline! 1:08:23

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On the latest MLB Pipeline, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff cover not one deadline but two: Draft signings (July 28) and trades (July 31). They begin by discussing Draft deals, including No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits getting $8.2 million from the Nationals, and then chat about which clubs had the best Drafts and which draftees will rea…

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Former Mets Great Art Shamsky, Author Chris Donnelly 54:42

2M ago54:42

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Show Summary Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets outfielder and World Series champion Art Shamsky. Later, Bill speaks with author and baseball historian, Chris Donnelly about his new book, Get Your Tokens Ready: The Late 1990s Road to the Subway Series. Show Details The conversation commences with the esteemed host, Bill Donohue, as he …

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The 2025 Futures Game and the Draft are in the books 1:02:23

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It's a wrap for the MLB Pipeline crew in Atlanta for the busiest time on the Pipeline calendar. Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff gathered together to break down all the action on site and in person. They started off by analyzing the Draft, first by addressing the somewhat surprising top two picks and looking at surprises in …

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Exploring Mets Memories: An Evening with Butch Huskey 58:31

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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former New York Mets outfielder Butch Huskey to the show for a lively and wide-ranging chat. They cover everything from how players grow and develop to how the game has changed, especially around the All-Star break and what it means for teams and players. The guys look back at the All-Star Game’s golden y…

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It's almost here! (Guest: Jack Bauer) 1:21:42

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We're just days away from both the Futures Game and the Draft and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff can hardly contain their excitement on this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. They kick things off by diving in to a number of Draft storylines, from what might happen at the very top of the Draft to two sets of twins (the Parkers and the Wither…

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Darren Puppa, Isles/Mets Talk 57:43

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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo welcome former NHL goalie Daren Puppa, who spoke with the guys about his time in the NHL. Later, John Santamaria joined the program to break down the New York Islanders’ draft picks and the Mets’ recent struggles.By WGBB Radio

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Whirlwind Of Activity (Guest: Travis Sykora) 1:10:43

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July is the busiest month on the prospect calendar, so there's plenty to unpack in the latest Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff begin by breaking down the phenom-packed rosters for next week's Futures Game, which features 35 Top 100 Prospects, including Nationals right-hander Travis Sykora, who joins the podcast. Sykora al…

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Draft Fever, Callups and the Pipeline Showcase 58:43

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On this week's episode of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff review the exciting finish to the College World Series and discuss prospects who helped their Draft standing with their performances, led by LSU left-hander Kade Anderson and Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood. Then the guys discussed the amazing first two big …

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Draft (Combine) Fever 1:03:40

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The latest Pipeline Podcast comes from the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix, where Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff are taking in all of the action. They highlight the top performers from the first day of workouts, including Arizona State outfielder Brandon Compton and California prepster Quentin Young (Delmon and Dmitri's nep…

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Devers Trade, Knicks/Rangers Talk 57:24

3M ago57:24

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Host Andy Suekoff opens the show discussing the major late-breaking news of the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Later, he shares stories of enjoying sports with his dad and ends things frantically checking his email to see if he’s been banned from MSG for questioning Dolan’s decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau and k…

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Artis Gilmore, Islanders Talk 55:59

3M ago55:59

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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo opened the show by welcoming Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Artis Gilmore, who spoke about his life in basketball and his connection with the Indiana Pacers. Later, John Santamaria joined the program to talk about the Islanders new regime and what they might do with the first overall draft pick.…

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Roman Anthony, the NL West and the Draft (Guest: Josue De Paula) 1:15:08

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This week's MLB Pipeline Podcast starts off at the very top, as Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick things off by talking about the big league debut of No. 1 overall prospect Roman Anthony with the Red Sox. The guys welcome in Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula to kick off this week's look at intriguing prospects in the NL West, …

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Inside the Game: Conversations with Rino Monteforte and George Visger 57:17

3M ago57:17

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Show Summary: This episode features an enlightening discussion with Rino Monteforte, long snapper from Notre Dame, who shares insights from his journey from North Babylon and Kellenberg High School to the prestigious Fighting Irish. His narrative not only highlights his athletic accomplishments but also reflects on the challenges he faced, includin…

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The French Open and Knicks Playoff Basketball: Special Guests Jamie Loeb and Rob Werdann 58:37

4M ago58:37

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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo begin the show by welcoming professional tennis player and New York native Jamie Loeb, who discusses life on the Pro Tour and gives her thoughts on the French Open. Later, former NBA player Rob Werdann joined the program to break down the New York Knicks series loss to the Pacers and gave his thoughts on the NBA …

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Cags, the NL Central and Super Regionals 1:04:00

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The most recent exciting top prospect callup is the Royals' Jac Caglianone, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff discuss where Cags' prodigious pop ranks him among the best power-hitting prospects over the years to kick off this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. From there, the guys then continue their tour of intriguing prospects by division…

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Talking Mets with Scott Kiner 58:09

4M ago58:09

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Hosts Mike Guidone and Chris Caputo kick off the show by welcoming Scott Kiner, son of Hall of Fame baseball player and longtime New York Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner. Scott joins the program to discuss his new book, One of a Kiner, which offers an inside look at the lives of his legendary father and his mother, former tennis star Nancy Chaffee.…

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R.A. Dickey, Leslie Mendelson 55:29

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Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets pitcher and Cy Young Award winner, R.A. Dickey, followed by South Setauket’s own Leslie Mendelson, who will be playing the Stephen Talkhouse on May 31st!By WGBB Radio