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The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns this week with an exuberant Dylan White as he's fresh off the Blue Jays game five victory. We open the show talking a little bit about the Blue Jays vs Dodgers World Series matchup before diving into this week's focus topic, the Tool Shed mock draft put on by Eric Cross. We talk through Geoff's picks in the first ten rounds and his logic on each.(1:00) Dylan's game one experience(10:00) Round one and two.(17:00) Round three and four(22:00) Should Trey Yesavage go top 10?(27:00) Round five and six(32:00) Round seven and eight(36:00) Round nine and ten(38:00) Favorite pick after pick 200?Arena ClubGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support 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, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at the Washington Nationals' rebuild. It's failed so far, as Mike Rizzo is out and Paul Toboni is the new GM. What can the new leadership do, and where are some areas for quick improvements? We take a look.(00:00) We're Groggy, Blame The World Series(04:45) What Are The Nationals' Strengths?(12:20) Improving MLB Player Development(14:50) They Need To Draft More College Pitchers(19:45) Improve Contact Skills For MiLB Hitters(25:30) Can The Nats Develop Toolsy Hitters?(28:00) Spend More Money!(36:00) Why We'll Remember Game Three For Quite A While(43:00) Shohei Ohtani Could Break A Number Of RecordsBA's MiLB Stuff+ Pitching Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-pitching-rankings/BA's MiLB Hit+ Hitting Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-hitting-rankings/Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support 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 and national writer Peter Flaherty recap the San Francisco Giants' historic hiring of former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello. Rudner and Flaherty discuss the development's potential impact on college baseball, how Tennessee will move forward and the ripple effect of the Volunteers' national coaching search.(1:48) What Tony Vitello joining the Giants means for college baseball(16:53) Tennessee's decision to promote Josh Elander to head coach(26:57) Florida State coach Link Jarrett earns new contract(31:05) Kevin Schnall's link to the VolunteersOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support 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, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun welcome Guardians prospect Daniel Espino to discuss his career and Arizona Fall League experience so far.We also dish on next year's eligible rookies—a list that includes Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage—and unpack Tennessee promoting Josh Elander to replace Tony Vitello.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:30) How does active service time work? (2:45) Trey Yesavage will retain rookie eligibility in 2026 (5:00) Will we see more young pitchers on the Yesavage plan? (8:00) And what about position players? (11:40) Rise of Cleveland decision makers (14:45) Daniel Espino joins (16:45) Daniel's rehab and return to pitching (18:00) How Daniel has evolved as a pitcher (21:15) On why Cleveland is successful developing pitchers (23:00) Daniel's AFL history (25:30) Tennessee promotes Josh Elander (27:00) Did Tennessee look outside the program? (28:15) Comparing Tennessee's situation to Texas A&MOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter talk through the most recent draft update for the 2026 class. Who's moving up? Who's moving down? What's the state of the 2026 class after a key summer evaluation period and are there any real darkhorses who could challenge Roch Cholowsky for the 1-1 spot next summer?—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(3:30) 2026 Draft update talk begins(10:30) The difficulty of teaching pure hitting ability(16:00) Up arrow high school pitchers(23:00) Blake Bowen(30:30) Trevor Condon(36:00) A darkhorse 1-1 candidateDownload Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have a special edition of the Baseball America podcast, as John Manuel, the long-time Editor-In-Chief of Baseball America, joins JJ Cooper. We've gotten the band back together for a special World Series Preview.(00:00) What's We've Seen In The Playoffs So Far(04:00) Is This Dodgers' Rotation Perfect For The Playoffs?(09:00) Why Big Spending Teams Now Have Two Rotations(22:00) What Do The Blue Jays Do With Bo Bichette?(30:00) How The Blue Jays Can WinOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast we return to the topic of early NFBC Draft Champions drafts and prospect ADP. We talk through outfielders and pitchers on this episode after covering infielders and catchers last week.(1:00) Blue Jays ALCS Victory Lap For Dylan and Geoff.(7:00) Toolshed Mock Draft(11:00) Chase DeLauter(14:00) Dylan Beavers(16:00) Owen Caissie(17:00) Justin Crawford(20:00) Spencer Jones(25:00) Later round outfielders: Kevin Alcantara, Colby Thomas, Emmanuel Rodriguez and George Valera.(32:00) Nolan McLean vs Cam Schlittler(34:00) Pablo Lopez vs Jacob Misiorowsi(35:00) Hurston Waldrep before Chase Burns, Bubba Chandler and Trey Yesavage.(37:00) Lining up Connelly Early, Jonah Tong, Payton Tolle and Parker Messick.Arena ClubGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For a special edition of the Baseball America Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look back at some of the stars of this year's World Series and remember what they were like as prospects.(00:00) How many players on World Series rosters were Top 100 or team Top 30 prospects?(07:00) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has lived up to every expectation about his bat(18:40) Remembering Shohei Ohtani as a prospect and how he's exceeded expectations(36:30) The Dodgers have built a rotation to dominate the postseason(45:30) How the Blue Jays have improved their development(57:00) Our thoughts on the World Series matchupGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support 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, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun welcome Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. to the show.We also look into early standouts in the Arizona Fall League and offer up some reactions to reports that Tennessee coach Tony Vitello will be the next manager of the Giants.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:40) Early standouts from the Arizona Fall League (2:25) Can Esmerlyn Valdez break the AFL single-season HR record? (4:00) Tony Blanco Jr.'s potential with the Pirates (9:50) Enrique Bradfield Jr. joins (11:05) Enrique's crazy catch (12:30) On playing with players from different teams (14:00) Enrique wants a job in Baltimore & his approach to the game (17:45) Who Enrique models his game after (22:15) Tony Vitello to the Giants?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have a special emergency podcast today. As The Athletic first reported, the San Francisco Giants are expected to hire Tennessee Volunteers head coach Tony Vitello as the team's new manager. Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper take a look at what this would mean for everyone involved.(00:00) What we know from our reporting(02:30) Why This May Make Sense(09:30) How college head coach jobs and MLB manager jobs are very different(14:00) Looking at Tony Vitello's strengths that could carry over to MLB managing(19:00) Why this could be a no-lose situation for Vitello.(25:00) Tony Vitello as a talent evaluator(30:00) How Tony Vitello could open doors for others(32:00) What do we expect Tennessee to do if Vitello leaves?(33:15) An important note of Tennessee players special transfer portal(35:00) Why this will be such a challenge for Tennessee's program(50:30) What we expected from Tennessee for 2026 before this news brokeOur 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 Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White review where prospects are being drafted in early NFBC Draft Champions leagues. We go player by player and discuss the prospects getting drafted at catcher and the infield positions.(8:00) Samuel Basallo(11:00) Carter Jensen(14:00) Joe Mack and Jeferson Quero(17:00) Sal Stewart(20:00) Bryce Eldridge(23:00) CJ Kayfus(26:00) Luke Keaschall(30:00) Travis Bazzana(33:00) JJ Wetherholt(37:00) Kevin McGonigle and Konnor Griffin(40:00) Remaining Shortstop prospectsSurfsharkGo to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!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 Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper discuss which organizations stood out in our Hit+ and Stuff+ metrics. We have sourced the pitch and hit tracking data from all levels of the minors to put together the overall organization rankings from 1 to 30.(00:00) Explaining Hit+ and Stuff+(13:35) Why the Dodgers rank so well(21:30) The Orioles rank very high in pitching stuff(31:15) What the Red Sox and Blue Jays are doing(32:00) The Mets MiLB pitching is becoming a juggernaut(37:30) The Tigers hitting has kept improving(40:00) Why the Rockies and Nationals have ways to improveStuff+ Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-pitching-rankings/Hit+ Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-hitting-rankings/Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. 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 and national writer Peter Flaherty recap an impressive weekend at the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Florida, including their takeaways from watching 16-year-old phenom Striker Pence. Rudner and Flaherty also break down the latest intel from college fall workouts across the country.(4:30) Breaking down Striker Pence(10:55) Vanderbilt commit RJ Cope(13:22) Oregon State commit Blake Bowen(16:27) Tennessee commit Trevor Condon(20:35) Vanderbilt commit Sean Duncan(23:50) 2027 uncommitted righty Soren Etheridge(28:21) How much can you take away from these showcase events?(34:50) Vanderbilt fall intel(38:41) The latest on Coastal Carolina righty Cameron Flukey(41:45) Florida righty Liam Peterson adds to his arsenal(44:05) Could Kansas contend for the Big 12Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! Support 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 welcome Twins prospect Brandon Winokur to the show.We also dive into BA's recent farm system Statcast rankings. Can you guess which organization sits atop both the hitting and pitching lists?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:30) Statcast farm system rankings—how does Hit+ work? (3:00) Dodgers rank No. 1 in our hitting ranks, plus other teams that stand out (9:00) When will Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark make their MLB debuts? (11:00) Brandon Winokur joins (12:45) Brandon's experience in the AFL (17:20) Big-bodied shortstops that Brandon looks up to (18:40) Describing his offensive approach this season (23:15) Dodgers rank No. 1 in our pitching ranks, plus other teams that stand outOur 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 picks Peter's brain on what it's been like so far at the 2025 Perfect Game WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Fla. Peter breaks down Canadian lefthander Sean Duncan, and then gushes about the look he got from 2028 flamethrowing righthander Striker Pence. Peter then highlights a few other notable players he's looking forward to seeing—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(3:00) How do you scout Jupiter? (7:00) The volume of scouts and college coaches(10:30) Sean Duncan(14:30) Striker Pence(26:00) Other notable players Peter is looking forward toOur 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 Baseball America Fantasy Podcast JJ Cooper stands in for Dylan White, as our Canadian Co-Host recovers from the Jays victory party in Toronto. JJ and Geoff talk through a host of big name pitching prospects that impressed in their MLB debuts in 2025. We talk through Cam Schlittler, Trey Yesavage and others. In the second half of the show we discuss some 2025 breakout hitters in MLB and just how much we're buying into each heading into 2026.(4:00) Keeping McGonigle Hot(6:00) Standout Late Season Pitching Debuts.(7:00) Cam Schlittler(13:00) Trey Yesavage(17:30) Red Sox Starters Connelly Early and Payton Tolle.(31:00) Shea Langliers(35:00) Brice Turang(40:00) Colson Montgomery(46:00) Jakob MarseeArena ClubGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur 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 Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper talk a whole lot about pitcher's velocity. We discuss why it's the key to MLB success, and we look at which MiLB pitchers throw the hardest and have the nastiest stuff.(00:00) Why we love velocity(05:00) A new study finds MLB SPs who throw harder not only have more success, they also have longer careers(20:00) Looking at which MiLB pitchers threw 100 mph in 2025.(31:10) MiLB Stuff Leaders(44:00) Prospect SoapboxesLinks: MiLB Stuff Leaders: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-150-minor-league-stuff-leaders-for-2025/The MiLB Pitchers Who Threw 100 MPH In 2025: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/all-125-mlb-prospects-who-threw-100-mph-in-the-minor-leagues-in-2025/MLB SPs Who Have Long Careers Throw Hard: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/to-have-a-lengthy-mlb-career-pitchers-need-to-throw-hard/Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodOur 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, Carlos Collazo and Scott Braun take an early look at the 2026 MLB Draft.We discuss Roch Cholowsky's 1-1 exciting profile, lottery odds and where Grady Emerson fits in. Plus, we answer a fan question about the Arizona Fall League.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:00) 2026 draft's high school class(3:30) Roch Cholowsky is the clear-cut No. 1 draft prospect(5:45) Cholowsky's draft profile(8:30) Where Grady Emerson fits in the draft picture(11:45) Draft lottery odds(15:10) The best case lottery scenario for the Pirates(17:00) Fast-moving draftees(20:40) Teams ready to improve through the draft(23:15) Who has the best Arizona Fall League roster?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

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dig into a host of underrated prospects. We talk about some hitters and pitchers with traits to target in fantasy baseball. We use their underlying data and our internal models to identify some sleepers for your offseason target lists. (1:00) Recapping our 2025 Fantasy Seasons(5:00) Playoffs under way(12:00) Ethan Frey(14:00) Juneiker Caceres(17:00) Wei-En Lin(22:00) Trey Gibson(25:00) Deniel Ortiz(29:00) Hendry MendezOur 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

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Jesús Cano and JJ Cooper talk about the Bridge League and the Instructional League, where MLB draft picks and top international prospects get intense instruction in a more relaxed environment. Jesús has been working the back fields for several months, and he highlights some of the prospects who have stood out.(00:00) Explaining Instructs and Bridge League(11:00) Rockies SS Ethan Holliday(16:00) White Sox SS Billy Carlson(18:30) Reds SS Steele Hall(20:45) Rangers Two-Way Player Josh Owens(24:45) Padres LHP Kruz Schoolcraft(27:15) White Sox OF Jaden Fauske(30:15) Giants SS Josuar Gonzalez(33:30) A's SS Edgar Montero(42:00) Angels C Gabriel Davalillo(44:45) Prospect SoapboxesGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur 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 national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty went back and forth to draft 2026 college baseball fantasy teams with four hitters, two starting pitchers and a reliever. Rudner and Flaherty also offered their analysis and insight on recent reporting that Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello could be a wild-card candidate to fill the San Francisco Giants' manager vacancy.(2:48) Tony Vitello's San Francisco candidacy(10:56) Explaining our fantasy draft rules(12:32) UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky(15:00)Oregon State righty Dax Whitney(17:52) TCU outfielder Sawyer Strosnider (19:49) Coastal Carolina righty Cameron Flukey(22:59) Virginia outfielder AJ Gracia(24:47) Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress(28:04) UC Santa Barbara righty Jackson Flora(32:00) Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese(33:56) TCU righty Tommy LaPour(37:50) Houston outfielder Tre Broussard(40:58) Texas A&M righty MJ Bollinger (40:58)(44:30) LSU lefty Santiago Garcia (44:30)(47:52) Texas Tech outfielder Logan Hughes(50:35) Kentucky shortstop Tyler BellOur 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, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun are joined by Diamondbacks prospect Ryan Waldschmidt, who ranks fourth in the team's Top 30 prospects list and was Arizona's MiLB Player of the Year.We also discuss the D-back's farm system grade and rookie pitchers getting ready for the bright lights of the MLB postseason.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:30) Preorder the 2026 prospect handbook (1:30) D-backs' farm system: reasons to be hopeful (4:45) D-backs' farm system: reasons to be concerned (6:15) Jordan Lawlar & Tommy Troy (9:00) How can the D-backs compete with the high-spending Dodgers? (13:35) Ryan Waldschmidt on his background (18:20) On becoming a first-round draft prospect (22:45) On feeling comfortable in pro ball (26:20) Rookie pitchers in the playoffsOur 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 spend the entire podcast getting into the weeds on UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky. He's the No. 1 player in the class and both Peter and college writer Jacob Rudner picked Cholowsky as the “way too early” favorite to be the player of the year next season. How does he stack up with recent college prospects? Is he in a tier of his own for college shortstops? And are there any real holes in his game? —Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(3:30) Roch Cholowsky as the PotY favorite(5:00) Is Cholowsky the best college SS prospect since Dansby Swanson?(10:00) Cholowsky as a defender(15:00) Comparing him to other top-10 4YR SSs(19:00) What are the concerns?(24:00) What tool grades would we put on him?(32:00) His improvements as a sophomore(35:00) Roch Cholowsky vs. Marek Houston as defendersGo to Superpower.com and use code FOUL to get $50 off your annual Superpower subscription. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodOur 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

This week on the Baseball America podcast Geoff Pontes is joined by Jacob Rudner to chat about Arizona Fall League rosters. We open the show covering the big names before diving into 10 prospects we think could breakout in AFL play.(4:00) Kevin McGonigle the best hitter in the AFL.(9:00) Josue De Paula(15:00) Karson Milbrandt(18:00) Marco Dinges(20:00) Sean Linan(23:00) Parks Harber(25:00) Jakob Wright(27:00) Esmerlyn Valdez(29:00) Hendry Mendez(31:00) Sam Petersen(33:00) Blake Mitchell(36:00) Nick MorabitoFair HarborFor 20% off your first purchase, head to http://FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL20 and use code FOUL20.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

Pirates SS Konnor Griffin is Baseball America's 2025 MiLB Player of the Year, as we announced on the Hot Sheet show. In today's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and J.J. Cooper try to explain what stands out about Konnor Griffin, and why he's the best prospect in baseball.Time Stamps(00:00) How fortunate we were to see Konnor Griffin play(02:45) How tough a decision was it?(08:45) What made Konnor Griffin's season special?(16:45) Our impressions of Konnor Griffin from watching him play(26:45) Does Griffin compare to past MiLB POYs like Gunnar Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr.?(36:30) The way too hot comp we're hesitant to bring up?(43:00) Prospect Soapboxeshttps://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/konnor-griffin-baseball-americas-2025-minor-league-player-of-the-year/https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-milb-player-of-the-year-race-presented-plenty-of-options/https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-konnor-griffin-compares-to-every-baseball-america-milb-player-of-the-year-since-1981/Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.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, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and and Scott Braun are joined by a very special guest: 2025 Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year Konnor Griffin.We talk to the Pirates shortstop about his breakout 2025 campaign, swing changes, the potential for future success in Pittsburgh and a lot more.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:45) Kevin McGonigle didn't win POY... but he was still really good (7:30) The same goes for Jonah Tong (13:00) Answering a viewer question about Caleb Bonemer (15:40) 2025 MiLB Player of the Year Konnor Griffin joins the show (18:00) What adjustments did Griffin make to break out in 2025? (21:20) Spring training benefits and his position (25:20) Griffin's favorite player growing up (26:15) Griffin's relationship with Paul Skenes & the future in PittsburghOur 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

2025 Bowman Chrome drops next Tuesday. To celebrate, J.J. Cooper and Seth Mates joined WeTheHobby's latest podcast to break down this year's card set ranging from our favorite prospects to target, potential future DSL stars and our favorite teams in the checklist. You can check out the full show here.Looking to go even deeper? Here's BA's Bowman Chrome preview, exclusively for BA subscribers. 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

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast Geoff Pontes, Dylan White and Jacob Rudner dive into the 2025 Rookie class with an eye toward next year and beyond. We go through some of the top names and discuss their potential value in 2026 leagues.(3:30) How high should Nick Kurtz go in a 16 team dynasty startup?(9:30) Roman Anthony vs Nick Kurtz the next five years.(13:00) Jacob Misiorowski vs Nolan McLean vs Chase Burns for 2026.(21:00) Marcelo Mayer going into 2026, is his stock up or down?(30:00) Owen Caissie expectations for 2026.(35:00) Moises Ballesteros value for 2026 and beyond.(41:00) Lightning Round: In or Out? Bubba Chandler Drake Baldwin Colson Montgomery, Matt Shaw, Luke Keaschall, Dylan Beavers, Sal Stewart.SurfsharkGo to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!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 Collazo and JJ Cooper are just back from the 2025 Under Armour Next All-American Game at Camden Yards. They take a look at some of the 2026 draft prospects who stood out at the event.(00:00) The capper on the summer showcase circuit(06:00) Genson Veras(10:00) Landon Thome(12:00) Jaxon Matthews(15:15) Ty Burnham(16:15) Coleton Brady(19:30) Mickey Gilligan(20:15) Sean Dunlap(23:45 Dominic SantarelliGo to https://MeUndies.com/Foul and enter promo code FOUL for up to 50% off!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

Thankfully the vast majority of top players in the majors these days were Top 100 Prospects when they were minor leaguers, but not everyone was. Today on the Prospect Podcast, Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper are taking a look at four prospects who didn't rank in the Top 100, but we wish had. We try to see what we missed and what lessons can be learned from each one.(00:00) Where BA staffers are on the road for the playoffs.(02:30) What we missed and what we can learn from C Cal Raleigh(14:55) What we missed and what we can learn from 3B Maikel Garcia(25:00) What we missed and what we can learn from LHP Cristopher Sanchez(33:40) What we missed and what we can learn from RHP Logan Webb(55:15) JJ's Prospect Soapbox is a Braves outfielder(57:15) Jacob's Prospect Soapbox is a Marlins pitcherGo to https://MeUndies.com/Foul and enter promo code FOUL for up to 50% off!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 writer Jacob Rudner and national reporter Peter Flaherty break down underrated transfer portal classes, particularly at the mid-major level, and take a look ahead at the 2026 season with notable players to keep an eye on.(2:45) Underrated portal classes(11:45) How a portal class can change a mid-major's outlook(18:28) Incoming freshmen to watch(27:01) Sophomores to watch(39:25) Four juniors who excite us(49:10) Two seniors to keep tabs onGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur 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, Geoff Pontes and Jesús Cano discuss some exciting recent callups in the Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage and the Giants' Bryce Eldridge.We also discuss rookies that have stood out this season. Who are the rookie of the year candidates? Which rookies will succeed long term?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:05) Breaking down Trey Yesavage's callup to the Blue Jays (5:45) Can Yesavage factor into Toronto's postseason plans? (8:30) Breaking down Bryce Eldridge's callup to the Giants (11:30) Eldridge's mammoth power (15:50) Nick Kurtz's impressive rookie season (18:50) Cade Horton's overshadowed rookie production (22:10) Colson Montgomery's surprising showing in MLB (24:05) Connelly Early's dominant Red Sox debutOur 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, Jacob and Peter review our preseason draft teams for the 2025 class. Who did well, who did poorly, which picks do we love and which do we regret with the benefit of hindsight? Perhaps more importantly, what are the lessons we can learn from this exercise and put towards the 2026 class? You can see each of the three teams drafted below, as well as the “best of the rest” of the highest draft bonus players who went unpicked.—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(4:00) Macro team analysis(6:00) Biggest misses(9:00) The risks of HS pitchers in this exercise(14:00) Players who have leverage in the spring(18:00) Will Stanford continue to recruit like they have?(24:00) Long term view for Ben's picks(26:00) Jacob's picks he liked and picks he would take back(31:00) Carlos's picks he liked and picks he would take back(35:20) How do agents influence this process?(37:00) Closing thoughts—Carlos's TeamC — Ike Irish, 4418400CIF — Dean Curley, 1733905CIF — Xavier Neyens, 4120000MIF — Eli Willits, 8200000MIF — Marek Houson, 4497500OF — Nick Dumesnil, 214300OF — Slater de Brun, 4000000OF — Kane Kepley, 1400000P — Jamie Arnold, 5985100P — Seth Hernandez, 7250000P — Landon Harmon, 2500000P — Cameron Appenzeller, 0UTL — Aiva Arquette, 7149900Total Bonus Value: $51,469,105Jacob's TeamC — Luke Stevenson, 2800000CIF — Gavin Fien, 4800000CIF — Boston Kellner, 0MIF — Kayson Cunningham, 4581900MIF — Brady Ebel, 2750000OF — Devin Taylor, 2500000OF — Henry Ford, 0OF — Dean Moss, 1733905P — Tyler Bremner, 7689525P — Kruz Schoolcraft, 3606600P — Kyson Witherspoon, 5000000P — Cam Leiter, 1346600UTL — Brandon Compton, 2000000Total Bonus Value: $38,808,530Ben's teamC — Caden Bodine, 3110800CIF — Tre Phelps, 0CIF — Ethan Holliday, 9000000MIF — Billy Carlson, 6235900MIF — Lucas Franco, 0OF — Jace LaViolette, 4000000OF — Cam Cannarella, 2277425OF — Brendan Summerhill, 1997500P — Matt Scott, 0P — Justice De Jong, 0P — Josh Hammond, 3197500P — Angel Cervantes, 0UTL — Brock Sell, 0Total Bonus Value: $29,819,125Best of the RestC — Michael Oliveto, 2447500CIF — Andrew Fischer, 3500000CIF — Ethan Petry, 2090000MIF — JoJo Parker, 6197500MIF — Steele Hall, 5747500OF — Sean Gamble, 3997500OF — Ethan Conrad, 3563100OF — Jaden Fauske, 2997500P — Kade Anderson, 8800000P — Liam Doyle, 7250000P — Gage Wood, 3000000P — Patrick Forbes, 3000000UTL — Gavin Kilen, 5247500Total Bonus Value: $57,838,100—Go to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!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

Josh Norris and JJ Cooper analyze the just announced Arizona Fall League rosters. Who are the names to know and who is a surprise addition? We break it down.(00:00) Why we are excited(01:30) Who we are most excited to see(06:15) Which team has the best/most interesting roster(10:00) Why Kevin McGonigle's inclusion is unusual(17:30) Non-Top 100 Prospects in the AFL to watchGo to https://surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!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

The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns this week with an in-depth discussion centered around how to target pitching prospects in fantasy. We dig into some of the recent promotions of pitching prospects and how late season promotions can propel you in deeper leagues down the stretch. In the second half of the show we dig into a handful of pitchers who added stuff and a few who saw diminished velocity and results in 2025. (4:00) Connelly Early debuts, impressions and thoughts.(15:00) Dax Kilby(18:00) Braden Montgomery and Noah Schultz done for the season.(21:00) Liam Doyle debuts(24:00) Robby Snelling and Thomas White(28:00) Christian Oppor(30:00) JR Ritchie(33:00) Tink Hence(35:00) Jaden Hamm(38:00) Sam AldegheriFair HarborFor 20% off your first purchase, head to https://FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur 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

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some pitching myths that have been busted, and what teams know nowadays.(00:00) Geoff is working on a pitching project(06:00) Velocity can be taught and developed(16:00) JJ goes on a rant about how pitchers are throwing harder. It's not just the radar guns.(27:30) With changeups movement matters as much as velocity separation(34:00) Don't focus on individual pitch quality, focus on the quality of the entire arsenal.(41:00) Extension is a thing, but it's only some times a thing.(46:00) Learning to throw harder doesn't mean you will be wilder(55:30) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Rays RHP Brody Hopkins(59:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Mets 3B/1B Jacob ReimerGo to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code FOUL: at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks!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, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun discuss a number of pitching prospects, including the Phillies' Andrew Painter and his struggles and the rise of arms in the Marlins' system.We also break down the transfer portal conundrum faced by today's college baseball coaches.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:30) What's holding Andrew Painter back this season? (10:00) The rise of the Marlins' system (12:00) Robby Snelling's rebound & Thomas White's progress (15:00) Marlins' depth of pitching in the DSL (18:15) Portal tampering in college baseballOur 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 Prospect Podcast, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper discuss Josh's travels to the Arizona, Florida and Dominican Summer Leagues. We try to explain what to look for in the lowest levels of the minors, but more importantly we talk about prospects who stood out at those levels.(00:00) Explaining the differences between the Complex Leagues and the upper levels(03:30) Why fans should care about the Complex Leagues(14:35) How the Florida And Arizona Complex Leagues compared this year(19:45) What you should pay attention to and what you shouldn't give too much weight from the Dominican Summer League.(26:30) Arizona Complex League prospects to know: Giants SS Jhonny Level, Dodgers 3B Chase Harlan. And why the Giants club stood out.(30:00) Florida Complex League prospects to know: Orioles RHP Esteban Mejia, Red Sox C Jorge Rodriguez.(33:40) Dominican Summer League prospects to know: Giants SS Josuar Gonzalez, Blue Jays 3B Juan Sanchez, Marlins RHP Kevin DeFrank and why the Marlins club stood out.(51:00) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Twins OF Gabriel Gonzalez.(54:15) Josh's Prospect Soapbox: Phillies RHP Ramon MarquezGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur 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, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun kick things off by chatting about some recent impact callups, including the Reds' Sal Stewart and the Mariners' Harry Ford.We also discuss young pitchers being thrown into the playoff push, such as Payton Tolle of the Red Sox and and Cam Schlittler of the Yankees.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:50) Sal Stewart's MLB debut (6:00) Harry Ford's impact on the Mariners (7:30) Carter Jensen's offensive profile for the Royals (9:45) Return of Jac Caglianone with KC (12:10) Mets pitching prospects (17:40) Payton Tolle in Boston's rotation (20:15) The road from college baseball (21:40) Cam Schlittler's rise with the Yankees (24:30) Christian Moore sent back downOur 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 episode of the Baseball America College Baseball Podcast, national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty take a look ahead at fall ball, breaking down teams to follow, possible breakout players and more. Rudner and Flaherty also revisit the topic of tampering, examine what to look for when finding fall breakout players and touch on the college baseball calendar.The different types of tampering (4:30)Fall ball format and changes we'd make to it (11:25)Peter's team to watch in the fall (17:40)Jacob's team to watch in the fall (22:31)Signs of a breakout to look for (32:06)Peter's player to watch in the fall (36:06)Jacob's player to watch in the fall (37:46)Two big questions heading into fall (41:52)Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur 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 draft podcast to talk about some standout Area Code Games performances—but before that the two break down Peter and Jacob's top 25 college baseball jersey rankings. What makes a good jersey in the first place? Which were the hard calls? After that the two get a bit more serious and talk about a number of standout hitters and pitchers from the summer, think through separating the top shortstops in the class, wonder about the Stanford element with California SS Tyler Spangler and plenty more. —Time Stamps(2:30) College baseball uniforms(15:45) Area Codes pitching talk(29:00) Area Codes hitters(33:00) Separating the top shortstops in the class(36:00) Tyler Spangler and the Stanford element(46:30) Leo Nockley in the 2027 classOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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

This week on the Baseball America fantasy podcast we're talking prospects who have surged in the second half of the season. Host Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk through a handful of standouts that Roboscout has identified as top names to know. (2:30) Jonah Tong called up. What are your expectations?(7:00) McLean continues to dominate.(12:00) Rank them for 2026 Jacob Misiorowski, Chase Burns, Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong.(18:00) Ralphy Velazquez(21:00) Rainiel Rodriguez(24:00) Dax Kilby small sample standout(28:00) Ryan Clifford(32:00) Sal StewartOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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

September callup season is almost upon us, so on this week's prospect podcast, Geoff Pontes and Mark Chiarelli dive into their wish list of potential callups that could impact the 2025 postseason. The guys start with Tuesday's news that the Mets are adding Jonah Tong into their rotation, then springboard into other coveted prospects they'd love to see, however unlikely it may be. The guys close out the show by looking at a pair of players, Kristian Campbell and Roki Sasaki, who ranked among the top five prospects in baseball entering the season, but are far from locks to impact October.(2:30) Jonah Tong, Mets(15:00) Payton Tolle, Red Sox(22:00) Kevin McGonigle & Max Clark, Tigers(38:00) Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays(46:00) Andrew Painter & Justin Crawford, Phillies(59:00) Kristian Campbell, Red Sox(1:10:00) Roki Sasaki, DodgersFor 20% off your first Fair Harbor purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner welcome Rays No. 5 prospect Brody Hopkins.We also discuss which pitching prospects excite us ahead of possible September callups ad why Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo's extension is a possible loophole MLB teams are exploiting.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Brody Hopkins joins (11:30) Unpacking the Samuel Basallo extension—is it trouble for MLB/MLBPA? (20:45) Could we see Jonah Tong called up this season?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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 take an early—perhaps too early—look at who's making noise in their pro debuts from the 2025 draft class. —Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(2:00) Lack of playing time for debut players(6:15) Marek Houston(9:00) Devin Taylor(14:50) Other hitters off to hot starts(24:00) Joey Volini and other armsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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

This week on the Fantasy Podcast we welcome Jacob Rudner as our cohost with Dylan White on vacation. Don't worry, we put Jacob's college knowledge to good use looking forward to 2026 rookies from the last two college draft classes. (2:30) Bubba Chandler called up and the concerns we have.(16:00) Are there any 2025 draftees who could debut in 2026? Who are the potential difference makers?(25:00) Are there any second year pros who could impact fantasy in 2026? Next year's Jacob Wilson.(35:00) Kevin Defrank and Joshua Baez are names to target on the wire this week.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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 Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, JJ Cooper and Mark Chiarelli take a look at some Top 100 hitting prospects who are extremely low risk, and some who have a flaw that could trip them up. And Mark takes a look at what's going on with Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler. Plus Prospect Soapboxes.(00:00) When we talk about risk with hitting prospects, what are we looking at? How Has It Changed?(04:00) Why Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle checks so many boxes as a prospect(16:25) Cardinals SS JJ Wetherholt has very few risk factors(18:00) Royals C Carter Jensen does a lot of things very well as a hitter(21:35) Tigers CF Max Clark has bat control, makes good swing decisions and hits the ball hard.(30:00) What makes a hitter a very risky prospect to develop?(37:00) Spencer Jones and Tony Blanco are examples of massive power with contact concerns(41:15) Jordan Lawlar is risky in a different way(44:00) New Minnesota Twin Eduardo Tait has one concerning flaw (47:20) What's going on with Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler? How has his prospect status changed?(55:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Cardinals OF Joshua Baez(59:50) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Marlins OF Luis Cova(1:01:55) Mark's Prospect Soapbox: A's SS Edgar MonteroRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/foul! #rulapodOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty review the best of summer ball action with players returning to campus from their summer assignments. Rudner and Flaherty also look ahead at some big fall storylines to follow.(2:42) The challenges of summer ball(9:50) Incoming freshmen summer standouts(15:02) Is summer performance a good predictor for spring?(17:01) Returning college players who stood out(35:48) Big fall story lines to followRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapodOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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, J.J. Cooper, Mark Chiarelli, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun discuss Samuel Basallo's big league debut. Just how good can the Orioles' top prospect be?We also break down the dominant start from Nolan McLean with the Mets this past weekend, explore BA's midseason farm system talent rankings and Konnor Griffin's promotion to Double-A.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:45) Rookie eligibility and callup timing (3:45) Samuel Basallo called up to Orioles—what should we expect? (7:30) Basallo's defense (9:45) Could Basallo play 1B? (13:10) Nolan McLean's future with the Mets (16:45) Brewers top midseason farm system rankings (21:00) Orioles reader question (22:00) Reds reader question (23:30) Konnor Griffin promoted to Double-AOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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 the Cape Cod League and how it has evolved over the years. The two then talk about some of the up arrow college names to know from the summer and Carlos hits on a handful of high school names who impressed at the Area Code Games. —Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(2:30) Cape talk(7:30) What is the utility of the Cape these days?(12:30) Up arrow college names(21:00) Up arrow high school namesOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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

We are a day late this week, but it's for a good reason. We waited to see could talk about the newly updated Top 100 Prospects rankings, Team Top 30 Prospect rankings and most importantly for this podcast/video, the farm system rankings based on those updated rankings.(00:00) Why JJ Wetherholt moved up?(07:30) What makes Jesus Made special(13:15) Why the Brewers are the No. 1 farm system(22:45) The Pirates are No. 2. We explain why.(28:20) The Dodgers have plenty of strengths, but there are some weaknesses(33:45) The Mets have a standout characteristic(41:45) The Giants system's lower-level talent is really interesting(46:40) Are we selling the Astros' short?(51:00) The Padres are the clear No. 30(55:30) Geoff's prospect soapbox(1:05:00) JJ's prospect soapboxGet up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 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