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Baseball America Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper, Prospect Writer Ben Badler, National Reporter Peter Flaherty and National College Reporter Jacob Rudner break down Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, including a surprising first overall pick, intriguing selections and much more.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and Carlos are joined by Peter Flaherty in a hybrid Future Projection/draft podcast for our annual draft preview episode. The three work down the draft board and talk about all the latest rumors, profiles and players attached to each team. The group talks through most of the players we expect to see early on the first day of the draft, discuss different draft strategies and work through player debates. Whether you're a full-fledged draftnik or just want some insight on what your team might do, this podcast should have you covered for draft day. Also, BA listeners can try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!Time Stamps:(2:10) Nationals(17:30) Angels(24:50) Mariners(32:30) Rockies(37:15) Cardinals(43:30) Pirates (50:00) Marlins(1:01:45) Reds(1:07:00) White Sox(1:13:30) A's(1:15:00) Rangers(1:22:00) Giants(1:25:00) Rays(1:29:20) Red Sox(1:33:00) Twins(1:39:30) Cubs(1:44:00) D-backs(1:50:00) Orioles(1:57:30) Brewers(2:01:00) Braves (2:06:00) Royals(2:09:30) Tigers(2:12:00) Padres(2:16:30) Phillies(2:22:20) Guardians(2:30:25) Mets(2:35:00) Yankees(2:40:00) DodgersOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you know which MLB team almost never drafts lefthanded pitchers? Are you aware there is a team that drafts almost entirely lefthanded and switch hitters? Want to know which teams focus on picking pitchers and which teams stick to draft hitters?On a special draft preview podcast, Pramana Labs CEO Corey Patton and Baseball America's JJ Cooper use Pramana's Shift AI tool to fuel their regular pre-draft stats bonanza to share insights and draft stats you probably didn't know.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone's definition of a sleeper prospect is different. But we want to make sure when we talk about "sleepers" we aren't talking about prospects on the back half our Top 100 Prospects list. Having just updated our Top 30 Prospects rankings for all 30 MLB teams, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper discuss some sleeper prospects who are moving up on Top 30s.(03:00) An Astros Sleeper(05:45) A Rays Pitcher To Know(10:30) Keep An Eye On This Cardinals' Pitcher(15:15) A Pirates Outfielder Who's Mashing(17:45) A Cubs' Pitching Sleeper(21:15) A Speedy Orioles Outfielder(25:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox(28:15) Geoff's Prospect SoapboxBaseball America Updated Top 30 Prospect Rankings For 30 MLB Teams: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-top-prospects-for-every-team/Go to https://GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show Carlos Collazo, Peter Flaherty and J.J. Cooper react to the Nationals dismissing Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez a week before selecting first overall in the MLB Draft.We also discuss the Baseball America Staff Draft 3.0 published on Monday, the nastiest pitches in this 2025 class and what will make this year's draft memorable.Time Stamps(0:10) The rise of the MLB Draft (2:20) The Nationals fired their GM right before the draft—what will happen at 1-1 now? (9:40) Padres targets (11:00) LSU-committed draft prospects that won't make it campus (13:30) Staff Draft 3.0 (18:00) Giants targets (19:30) Strong player-team connections (20:30) Mariners connected to local high schoolers? (23:15) What will make this year's draft memorable? (25:00) Peter's pick to click (26:30) Will the Bluejays select another HS shortstop?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the 2025 MLB Draft just days away, Baseball America's staff held a mock draft with staff making the picks for the first 40 picks, at least one for each and every MLB team. We provide plenty of analysis as well, so this should be a very useful preview for the MLB Draft.(00:00) Setting The Stage(01:55) No. 1 Nationals(03:00) No. 2 Angels(05:15) No. 3 Mariners(06:30) No. 4 Rockies(08:15) No. 5 Cardinals(12:00) No. 6 Pirates(13:00) No. 7 Marlins(14:30) No. 8 Blue Jays(17:00) No. 9 Reds(19:30) No. 10 White Sox(21:20) No. 11 Athletics(22:20) No. 12 Rangers(24:15) No. 13 Giants(27:10) No. 14 Rays(29:00) No. 15 Red Sox(33:00) No. 16 Twins(34:00) No. 17 Cubs(35:45) No. 18 D'backs(37:20) No. 19 Orioles(39:30) No. 20 Brewers(41:30) No. 21 Astros(44:15) No. 22 Braves(46:10) No. 23 Royals(47:45) No. 24 Tigers(48:50) No. 25 Padres(50:30) No. 26 Phillies(52:35) No. 27 Guardians(54:20) No. 28 Royals(56:30) No. 29 D'backs(58:00) No. 30 Orioles(59:10) No. 31 Orioles(1:01:00) No. 32 Brewers(1:03:45) No. 33 Red Sox(1:04:45) No. 34 Tigers(1:06:50) No. 35 Mariners(1:07:40) No. 36 Twins(1:10:10) No. 37 Rays(1:11:45) No. 38 Mets(1:13:50) No. 39 Yankees(1:14:50) No. 40 DodgersOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about players they're now more excited about than they were before finalizing draft reports. They talk about a few names then pick out a few candidates to be the quickest to the majors. Finally the two go back and forth and talk about some of their favorite individual tools or player traits in the class.—Time Stamps(2:00) Players we are more excited about now(15:00) Our favorites to get to the majors first(20:00) Our favorite tools in the classOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Fantasy Podcast is back nestled in between Canada Day (Dylan) and the Fourth of July (Geoff) we bring you a patriotic rundown of the top happenings in dynasty baseball. The majority of the show is spent focusing on young prospects in the major leagues and whether they are a buy or sell. (2:30) Spencer Schwellenbach injury(5:00) Christian Moore Injured(7:30) Futures Game rostersProspect Buy or Sell(14:00) Kyle Teel buy or sell?(16:00) Brady House(20:00) Mick Abel(24:00) Ronny Mauricio(27:00) Cade Horton(30:00) Cole Young(35:00) Colby Thomas(39:00) Marcelo Mayer(41:00) Alejandro Osuna(45:00) Jack Perkins Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Over at BaseballAmerica.com we have a new and fully updated Top 100 Prospects rankings. Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony remains the No. 1 prospect in the new rankings, but he is soon to graduate. With that in mind, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at who is the new No. 2 prospect, who will soon climb to become the new No. 1 prospect on this week's Prospect Podcast.(00:00) Futures Games Rosters Have Been Released(06:00) National League Futures Game Rosters(09:00) American League Futures Game Rosters(15:00) Explaining Our Top 100 Prospects Revamp(19:00) The Case For Brewers SS Jesús Made(21:45) The Case For Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle(27:45) The Case For Pirates SS Konnor Griffin(43:00) The Pitcher Who Climbed Into The Top 5(47:00) What To Make Of Roki SasakiOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler and J.J. Cooper break down the latest Baseball America MLB mock draft that published on Monday.We discuss names to know, how we could see history atop this year's draft and how players opting out of the draft thanks to new NIL opportunities will add a new wrinkle in the draft landscape.Time Stamps(0:55) Who's going 1-1 to the Nationals? (3:00) The Scott Boras effect (4:00) HS shortstop or college SP? (7:00) How many prep SS will go in the top 10? (9:45) Is Ryland Zaborowski a first-round pick? (10:30) Could Jack Bauer or Landon Harmon make it to campus? (12:15) How NIL incentives are impacting the draft (15:00) Other names who could eschew the draft for school (17:26) Could the Nationals go underslot at 1-1? (21:20) The logic of underslot deals (23:40) Will Quentin Young make it to campus? (24:30) Looking further down the draft board (26:30) Kayson Cunningham vs. Daniel Pierce (30:00) Potential Orioles pitcher targets?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast we play "choose your fighter" between Jacob Misiorowski or Chase Burns. Dylan stumps for Burns while Geoff argues Misiorowski's merits. We dive into some of the recent injury news and discuss a pair of names Roboscout thinks you need to know. (3:00) Jacob Misiorowski vs Chase Burns(11:00) Corbin Carroll wrist injury(16:00) Chris Sale injury, is it time to sell?(23:00) Francisco Alvarez demoted(26:00) Adley Rutschman injury and lack of production the last few years(35:00) Gage Stanifer breakout(38:00) Esmerlyn Valdez should we buy in?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the first of a six-week series on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at the farm systems of the five AL East teams at the midpoint of the season. Who has taken steps forward? Who's backing up? (00:00) We're excited by the young pitching prospects reaching the majors(05:00) Chase Burns/Jacob Misiorowski talk(19:00) Baltimore Orioles farm system analysis(28:00) Boston Red Sox farm system analysis(38:40) New York Yankees farm system analysis(47:30) Tampa Bay Rays farm system analysis(55:00) Toronto Blue Jays farm system analysis(1:00:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Blue Jays LHP Johnny King(1:03:30) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Orioles RHP Trey GibsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and Scott Braun welcome Orioles 10th-ranked prospect Trey Gibson to the show.We also break down Reds top prospect Chase Burns making his MLB debut on Tuesday and discuss the latest whispers surrounding the top of the MLB Draft.Time Stamps(0:50) Chase Burns set to make MLB debut on Tuesday (10:00) Orioles RHP Trey Gibson joins the show (23:30) Kade Anderson's draft buzz for SP1 (25:40) Gage Wood's late rise up boards (27:15) Who the Rays might draft (28:45) Who the Marlins might draft (30:45) Draft buzz to knowOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America college baseball writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty convened to look back on the rollercoaster of the 2025 college baseball season, LSU's march to glory and Coastal Carolina's historic season. Rudner and Flaherty also broke down their final Top 25 of the season and made way-too-early predictions for the 2026 national title.(2:57) LSU's incredible run(13:50) What made Coastal great? Is it sustainable?(27:28) Non-Omaha teams that impressed(38:01) Final Top 25 breakdown(44:30) Way-to-early 2026 national championship predictionsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast, JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes take a look at three farm systems that have made strides in the first half of the season and one that's headed in the wrong direction.00:00 JJ's back from a baseball vacation03:15 The Blue Jays are better and deeper09:00 The Tigers are rolling at every level19:30 The Mets pitching development has made strides24:30 It's been bleak for a while for the Angels, but it's getting worse33:45 The best basestealer in the minors37:00 The craziest hitting stat in MiLB42:30 Geoff's Prospect Soapbox is a Red Sox's hitter45:00 JJ's Prospect Soapbox is a look at at Tigers' bounce backCheck out all the Top 30s rankings (just updated) and Top 100 at BaseballAmerica.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun unpack the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants.Time Stamps(0:30) Initial reactions to the trade (7:45) Digging into the prospect return: James Tibbs & Jose Bello (13:15) Did the Red Sox get enough back in the deal? (17:50) Breaking down the trade from the Giants' perspective (21:10) How Devers fits with SF (24:00) Will the Sox sign their prospect core long-term now? (25:15) Will Boston make another move this season? (27:00) Aidan MillerWe stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner breaks down Day 3 of the College World Series from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, where Louisville defeated Arizona 8-3 to eliminate the Wildcats and Coastal Carolina beat Oregon State 6-2 to advance to the semifinals.(1:34) Louisville vs. Arizona(4:04) Coastal Carolina vs. Oregon State(7:20) A look ahead at Day 4Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America college baseball writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty offer their reactions to the Day 2 action at the 2025 College World Series in Omaha, where UCLA defeated Murray State 6-4 and LSU beat Arkansas 4-1.(0:58) Day 2 in Review(4:13) UCLA vs. Murray State recap(8:43) Breaking down UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky(13:01) Answering viewer questions(18:21) Kade Anderson's dominance(23:06) Will LSU win it all?(26:14) Previewing Day 3(30:24) Final thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America college baseball writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down Day 1 action from the College World Series in Omaha. Oregon State and Coastal Carolina advanced to the winner's bracket with victories over Louisville and Arizona, respectively.(4:23) Coastal Carolina vs. Arizona(11:16) Oregon State vs. Louisville(18:08) Louisville outlook(20:37) Answering viewer questions(23:42) Looking ahead to Day 2Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about the fourth edition of the BA mock draft for the 2025 class. The two talk about the process, the players moving up, the challenging plates to place and a fun theoretical question about whether teams would prefer pick capital or bonus pool capital if they had the choice.—Time Stamps(4:00) Kade Anderson up top(6:30) The uncertainty of the mock(13:00) Ike Irish inside the top 10(17:00) Brendan Summerhill's well rounded profile(19:30) JoJo Parker helium(24:00) Would you rather have pool money or pick capital?(34:30) Gage Wood and the next tier of college arms(38:00) Caden Bodine; Luke Stevenson vs. Jace LaViolette(46:30) Orioles draft strategy(48:00) Surprising picks or players left out?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Prospect Podcast Geoff Pontes fills in for J.J. Cooper and is joined by fellow prospect writer Jesus Cano. The two discuss the recent promotions of Roman Anthony and Jacob Misiorowski, before diving into a trio of players that have the Arizona complexes buzzing. It's a packed show this week!(4:30) Roman Anthony callup(12:00) Is Bubba Chandler next?(14:00) Chase Burns ETA(16:00) Andrew Painter ETA(21:00) Brewers promote Jacob Misiorowski.(24:30) Aregnis Cayama (Giants)(30:00) Tyson Lewis (Reds)(35:00) Enyervert Perez (D-Backs)(39:00) Geoff's prospect soapbox, Red Sox heavy breaking ball usage (43:00) Jesus' prospect soapbox on Sal StewartOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America college writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty are joined by 2021 national champion head coach Chris Lemonis to break down super regional action and make College World Series prediction. Rudner, Flaherty and Lemonis talked the eight team field, scouting top draft prospects and much more. (0:35) Super regional review with Chris Lemonis(7:15) College World Series preview with Chris Lemonis(15:30) Scouting top draft prospects(24:24) The impact of NIL and portal(28:25) Are college exit velos out of control?(32:00) Chris Lemonis' pick to win it all(33:00) Coastal vs. Arizona(34:33) Oregon State vs. Louisville(37:38) UCLA vs. Murray State(39:43) LSU vs. Arkansas(41:13) Flaherty and Rudner make picks to win it all(42:28) Picks to Click(47:50) Final thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo, Jacob Rudner, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun welcome Rays pitching prospect Brody Hopkins.We also break down BA's Mock Draft 4.0 and explain why competing college pitchers still have room to improve their draft stocks during super regionals and the College World Series. Plus, we offer some live reaction to the Red Sox calling up baseball's top prospect, Roman Anthony.Time Stamps(0:40) What will the Nationals do with the 1-1 pick? (3:30) Who can use the CWS to make a draft board leap? (6:40) Bats catching Carlos' eye (8:30) This draft has good offensive depth (10:15) Rays RHP Brody Hopkins joins (23:45) Roman Anthony called up to BostonOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter talk about the insane quality and quantity of draft capital in this year's super regional round of the NCAA tournament. The two talk about the matchups with the most talent, the best individual pitcher-batter matchups to keep an eye on and then discuss a number of different players who have performed or who have an opportunity to continue moving the needle in the postseason. —Time Stamps(2:00) The volume of prospects in the supers(7:30) Cinderella teams vs. prospect capital(10:00) Arkansas-Tennessee and Gage Wood(14:00) Kade Anderson surging?(18:00) Liam Doyle's high-energy style(21:30) Jamie Arnold vs. Aiva Arquette(25:00) Ike Irish(28:00) The top catchers in the classOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have the June update of the Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings up now at BaseballAmerica.com. Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper analyze some of the big movers in a great crop of young shortstop prospects on this week's Prospect Podcast.(00:00) It is a great time for teenage shortstop prospects(04:00) Why Blue Jays SS Arjun Nimmala is moving up(10:00) Comparing Pirates SS Konnor Griffin and Tigers SS Bryce Rainer(16:30) How good can Mariners SS/2B Cole Young be?(20:30) The Brewers have another exceptional teenage SS prospect(29:10) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox is a Cardinals power prospect(34:00) JJ's Prospect Soapbox is a versatile Twins hitter.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America college writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty offered their thoughts and reactions to the 2025 NCAA Tournament regional round and made super regional predictions. Rudner and Flaherty also discussed Mississippi State's hiring of former Virginia coach Brian O'Connor, the transfer portal and picks to click.(2:35) The SEC's big face plant(9:04) Vanderbilt and Texas make history(16:41) Dissecting Murray State and UTSA's runs(24:24) The ACC makes a statement(27:25) The Ducks fall flat(31:15) Super regional overview(36:00) Super regional predictions(39:25) Brian O'Connor on the move(43:06) The portal opens up(44:36) Picks to Click(49:40) Final thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

romoting top prospect Jac Caglianone to the big leagues, as well as two other callups from over the weekend in Cole Young and Jacob Melton.Plus, Jacob Rudner offers a look at how the SEC's dominance heading into the tournament has already come undone.Time Stamps(0:40) When is the Super Two deadline?(3:00) Jac Caglianone called up KC(7:45) Jac's swing data(12:30) Cole Young called up Seattle(17:15) Jacob Melton called up to Houston(22:15) When will Roman Anthony be called up?(25:00) How shocked should we be about the SEC?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast after a busy week on the site to talk about the recently dropped BA 500, the difficulty of putting together their Golden Spikes Award finalists vote and the NCAA tournament. Half the show is spent going through the best tools categories for the 2025 draft class and talking about the best options for each category along with a handful of other players with strong cases. —Time Stamps(3:30) Brief BA 500 thoughts(10:00) Prospects to watch in the NCAA tournament(14:00) Golden Spikes Award thoughts(20:00) Best ToolsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With domestic complex leagues in full swing and a solid sample of games at the four full-season levels of the minors Roboscout is honing in on some top names to target. We talk through some news early on in the show before we discuss how Jac Caglianone should be valued for fantasy. The show closes with five players Roboscout thinks you should target.(2:00) Jobe velocity was down on Wednesday, are we concerned?(5:00) Mayer is up following Bregman injury. How much longer for Roman Anthony?(12:00) Braxton Ashcraft called up.(15:00) Daylen Lile called up(21:00) How high should Jac Caglianone be ranked for fantasy?(24:00) Rainiel Rodriguez(30:00) Dauri Fernandez(33:00) Eduardo Quintero(35:00) Blaze Jordan(37:00) R.J. SchreckOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Peter Flaherty and Jacob Rudner recap Selection Monday.We discuss winners and losers and debate which teams are on upset alert in Regionals. Plus, we take a look at Texas A&M failing to make the tournament after being crowned preseason No. 1.Time Stamps(0:45) Baseball America's impressive bracket predictions(1:45) Winners from the bracket reveal(7:30) Will SEC dominance continue to grow?(10:40) Losers from the bracket reveal(15:10) Former No. 1 Texas A&M misses the tournament(17:55) Jace LaViolette's draft status(22:50) Regional hosts on upset watch(27:15) Viewer questionOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper take in-depth looks at Royals 1B/OF Jac Caglianone and Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski. They have been two of the best prospects in the minors in the first two months of the season. What are their timetables and what more do they have to work on?(00:00) What we have been seeing in the minors this week(07:05) Breaking down Jac Caglianone(25:30) Scouting report on Jacob Misiorowski(37:00) JJ on Rays LHP Ian Seymour(38:10) Josh on Dodgers OF Eduardo Quintero(41:50) Geoff on Rockies SS Ryan RitterOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America college writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty and Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper convened to break down the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket in the immediate aftermath of selection Monday, Rudner, Flaherty and Cooper discuss this year's top-eight national seeds, the hosting picture, tournament snubs and more, plus offer their postseason picks to click.(0:50) Initial reactions to the Field of 64(3:45) Did the Big East get snubbed?(9:36) Does Kentucky belong in the field?(13:42) How Vanderbilt reached the No. 1 overall seed(20:03) Oregon State gets the No. 8 seed(25:55) Southern Miss claims the last national seed(29:30) Nightmare two seeds(39:47) Three and four seeds with a plausible path(45:48) Picks to ClickOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter talk about a handful of 2025 draft prospects who have opportunities to seriously boost their draft status. Pitchers like AJ Russell (Tennessee), Anthony Eyanson (LSU), JB Middleton (Southern Miss), Gage Wood (Arkansas) and James Ellwanger (DBU) could jump into a second-round vacuum of college starters. On the hitting side, Carlos is intrigued by the tools of Cincinnati outfielder Landyn Vidourek and Peter talks about the hitting chops of San Diego first baseman Jack Gurevitch.—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(4:00) AJ Russell(11:00) Anthony Eyanson, JB Middleton(13:00) Gage Wood(17:00) Landyn Vidourek(24:00) James Ellwanger(29:20) Jack GurevitchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're six weeks into the MiLB season, so it's time to look at which organizations are standing out (both for good and bad) so far on this week's Prospect Podcast with Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper.(02:00) The Twins Are Sneakily Impressive(09:45) The Mets Have Plenty Of Arms(16:00) The A's Have More Depth Than They've Had In A Long Time(20:30) Why the Orioles and Nationals Have Work To Do(30:15) JJ Sees What The Marlins Are Doing(36:15) Geoff Is Intrigued By Mike SirotaOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, we talk about pitchers expected to make the biggest impacts in 2025 while picking some need-to-know players to keep an eye on.Time Stamps(1:20) Pitchers who can make an instant impact in 2025: Bubba Chandler, Joe Boyle & Jacob Misiorowski(11:25) How concerning is Noah Schultz's start to the season?(14:20) How to handle young pitchers' innings(16:45) Thoughts on Jonny Farmelo(19:20) Ben's top 5 prospects to watch(22:50) Geoff's top 5 prospects to watch(27:30) J.J.'s top 5 prospects to watch(29:30): Thoughts on Yairo PadillaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Now that we're almost two full months into the season it's time to examine some of these slumping dynasty stars. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into ten names and give you their recommendation to sell or to hold. (1:00) Dalton Rushing debut and expectations.(6:00) Matt Shaw recalled by the Cubs(9:00) Jared Jones UCL injury, likely to have Tommy John surgery(12:00) Mick Abel looks phenomenal debut.(16:00) Acuna returns this weekend, expectations ROS(19:00) Michael Harris hold or sell?(22:00) Bryan Reynolds hold or sell?(25:00) Luis Robert hold or sell?(28:00) Ozzie Albies hold or sell?(31:00) Ryan Mountcastle hold or sell?(33:00) Luis Castillo hold or sell?(35:00) Aaron Nola hold or sell?(37:00) Bowden Francis hold or sell?(40:00) Taj Bradley hold or sell?(44:00) Tanner Bibee hold or sell?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America college writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty go in-depth on the Field of 64 picture one week out from Selection Monday, including their picks for top eight national seeding, the top projected two-seeds and an extensive look at the bubble, plus Picks to Click.(2:32) The race for a top eight national seed(7:06) Is the No. 1 overall seed battle still murky(13:49) The hosting bubble(21:08) Nightmare two-seeds that could wreck regionals(32:00) Bubble watch(48:00) Picks to Click(55:00) Final thoughtsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to dig deeper into reader draft questions. What's our degree of confidence in the top shortstops sticking at the position and how would we line them up? Which are our favorite prospects in each major demographic? Would a team tank on a top 10 pick this year to get one in the 2026 class? Will the Orioles draft a pitcher in the top 30? Should the Mariners draft a bat at No. 3? And which of the Indiana outfielders do we prefer? —Time Stamps(2:30) How do we line up first round SS defenders?(20:00) Who are our favorite prospects in each demographic?(27:10) Should teams tank a top 10 pick to get one next year?(29:00) Will the Orioles target arms up top?(34:00) Should the Mariners draft a bat at No. 3?(37:00) Indiana outfielders: Devin Taylor or Korbyn Dickerson? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Fantasy Podcast hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes return to talk about 10 players with outstanding data. They cover highly rated Top 100 Prospects to some under-the-radar sleepers to target on your waiver wires in deeper leagues. (2:00) How to handle Roki Sasaki for 2025 and beyond.(11:00) Moises Ballesteros called up, what does Roboscout think?(15:00) Cade Horton called up, initial impressions?(18:00) Jake Bloss out for the season after UCL surgery.(21:00) Marcelo Mayer potentially up soon?(22:00) Jordan Lawlar vs Marcelo Mayer(24:00) Grant Taylor getting work in relief to manage workload. Concerns for fantasy?(26:00) Leo De Vries(30:00) Jhostynxon Garcia(34:00) Andrew Salas(36:00) Victor Arias(39:00) Jacob Reimer(41:00) Drew Gilbert(43:00) Brock Wilken(45:00) Zyhir Hope(47:00) Jonah Tong(50:00) Robby SnellingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a great time for shortstop prospects, and today we're looking at the best of the best. There are three teenage shortstop prospects who have climbed into the top 10 of our Top 100 Prospects list, and all three have a case to be the No. 1 prospect in baseball next year. Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper take a deep dive into what makes Jesús Made, Leo De Vries and Sebastian Walcott stand out.(00:00) Does Great Lakes have the best outfield prospect group we've seen?(05:45) The Case for Jesús Made(18:45) The Case for Leo De Vries(24:45) The Case for Sebastian WalcottSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America college writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss whether LSU can hold onto the No. 1 spot as the postseason nears. Rudner and Flaherty also picked eight teams to reach the College World Series, debated Texas A&M's future and made their final Picks to Click of the 2025 regular season.(2:10) LSU's rise to No. 1. Can it stay?(6:40) What's ahead for Texas A&M(16:10) Picking eight for Omaha(43:10) Newcomer Report: UTSA(46:20) How many SEC teams will host(53:10) Picks to Click(57:10) Final thoughtsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, we dive into the latest Baseball America mock draft and discuss trends that are sticking out to us. Plus, we look at stocks rising and falling on the latest Top 100 Prospects update.Time Stamps(1:00) BA's mock draft 3.0 is here (5:20) More slot deals coming this year? (7:30) College arms at the top of the board (8:45) Pitchers can still make a name for themselves (12:00) Tyler Bremner (13:45) Jordan Lawlar called up to Arizona (17:45) Latest Top 100 Prospects update & young shortstops (23:50) Top 100 fallers (26:45) Konnor Griffin (29:00) Eduardo Quintero & Mike SirotaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter talk about the updated BA 400 draft list, then spend a lot of time trying to parse a rising group of college pitchers that includes Kade Anderson, Kyson Witherspoon, Liam Doyle and Riley Quick. After that the two talk about how many Tennessee prospects could hear their names called, disagree about Andrew Fischer's profile and praise the season that Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy has had. —Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(2:30) College arms tracking up(18:00) Riley Quick, Tyler Bremner(22:00) Will Tennessee have five first rounders?(34:00) Wehiwa Aloy's strong seasonOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have a full Top 100 Prospects update up at BaseballAmerica.com, so we have to talk about it in this week's Prospect Podcast. Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper discuss a new No. 1 and a lot of the movement within the rankings.(00:00) The top of this list has us excited about prospects(03:50) There's a new No. 1 prospect(10:00) A pitcher has leapt into the top 5(17:00) A couple of hitters making big moves up in the rankings (24:45) Some prospects dropping off the Top 100(31:40) Turning the spotlight to prospects joining the Top 100Baseball America Top 100 Prospect Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2025-top-100-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down Georgia's rise to No. 1 in the Top 25 and how the BA staff arrived at its Week 13 top three. Rudner and Flaherty also discuss how a wild Week 12 impacted the postseason picture, including Cincinnati's push into the field, UC Irvine's disastrous weekend and where Notre Dame fits into the mix.(3:58) How we arrived at our Week 13 top three(11:58) Georgia's rise to No. 1(18:27) Can UC Irvine still host?(21:51) Breaking down the bubble(33:27) Picks to Click(39:45) Final Thoughts Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a big week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast as we release the Dynasty Top 500 this week. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White discuss the movement on the list and key in on a few risers and fallers on this month's update. (3:00) Bubba Chandler predicting a callup.(8:00) Cade Horton callup coming?(15:00) Evan Carter recalled by the Rangers. Have you reset expectations?(18:00) Jake Burger demotion how should managers handle it?(21:00) The fallout from the Triston Casas injury(28:00) Trio of elite shortstop prospects(34:00) George Lombard Jr is surging(37:00) Hunter Brown is a big up arrow player(41:00) Bo Bichette is dropping, is it time to move on?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner, Peter Flaherty and Scott Braun discuss options at first base for the Red Sox with Triston Casas out for the season. Would Marcelo Mayer make sense as a fill-in?Plus, we also discuss rising names in Baseball America's upcoming Top 100 Prospects update and take a look at the college baseball landscape three weeks out from Selection Monday.Time Stamps(0:55) Could Roman Anthony or Marcelo Mayer fill in at 1B for the Red Sox? (7:05) Talking Leo De Vries (9:35) Talking Sebastian Walcott (11:30) Which top young prospect would lock up? (12:35): New Top 25 rankings (17:20) Teams to watch heading into Selection Monday (24:50) Sleeper draft picks on top 10 college teamsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking a look at the AL and NL cellars. Who is further away the Rockies or the White Sox?(00:00) Seeing Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer (again)(05:15) Which Rebuild Is Further Away the White Sox or Rockies?(07:30) How the Rockies Got Here(14:30) Looking at the Rockies and White Sox farm systems(18:00) Where are the Rockies' big bats?(22:30) Comparing the Rockies hitting prospects to other NL West teams(27:00) How worried are we about Colson Montgomery?(37:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Twins LHP Dasan Hill(41:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Mets RHP Raimon GomezOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty react to the surprising in-season firing of Mississippi State head coach Chris Lemonis. Rudner and Flaherty also discuss whether its time to worry about Arkansas and Tennessee, NC State's booming postseason stock and Picks to Click.(1:09) Reacting to Chris Lemonis' firing(10:30) Just how good is No. 1 Texas(17:13) Is it time to worry about Tennessee(22:39) Arkansas' cold spell(26:54) The craziness of Week 11(30:43) Stock up: NC State(33:33) Stock down: Western Kentucky(39:30) Picks to Click(45:05) Final thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With a month in the books, there are plenty of prospects who have raised their profile.This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White call out some names to target in your leagues who might be pushing their way onto the updated Top 100 Prospects for fantasy list.(2:00) Ronny Mauricio rehab, expectations for 2025 and 2026.(5:00) Eury Perez begins rehab assignment with Low-A Jupiter.(8:00) Ryan Weathers dominates in rehab outing.(10:00) Arjun Nimmala crushing High-A(16:00) Jarred Kelenic optioned. Is it time to call it?(20:00) Roman Anthony dealing with foot injury.(23:00) Agustin Ramirez is raking, are you buying?(26:00) Logan Evans makes his debut, impressions.(29:00) Austin Hays are you buying?(31:00) Ketel Marte returningBreak (33)(35:00) Sean Linan(39:00) Andrew Salas(42:00) Caleb Bonemer(45:00) Adam SerwinowskiOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler and Geoff Pontes discuss key names to know ahead of next week's updated Top 100 Prospects update.We also debate differences between the NFL Draft and MLB Draft and explain why Shedeur Sanders' unprecedented slide from potential top three pick to the fifth round wouldn't happen in baseball.Time Stamps(0:50) Top 100 Prospects update coming soon (2:15) Hitters Geoff thinks could be on the Top 100 before long (4:30) Pitchers Ben thinks could be on the Top 100 before long (6:50) Do we value lefthanded hitters over righthanded hitters? (8:50) Stock watch: Bryce Rainer and Mike Sirota (11:25) An Off-the-radar player who could be on the Top 100 list one day (14:30) Best career of recent Top 100 graduates? (16:35) Shedeur Sanders and differences between NFL/MLB drafts (28:30) Thoughts on Charlee SotoWe stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy