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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner break down Baseball America's new top 200 draft rankings for 2026 and talk about our newly released college and high school All-America teams.We also break down the three-team trade that sent key Mariners prospects to the Cardinals.As a reminder, the Hot Sheet Show now airs live on the BA YouTube channel every week on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:00) A big riser in our top 200 draft rankings (3:30) College pitching in the class (7:15) How this high school class stacks up (10:00) Preseason college All-America teams & breaking down Drew Burress (18:35) Breaking down Mariners prospects heading to St. LouisOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support 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 Carlos Collazo go over the 2026 Baseball America Preseason College All-America teams, which were voted on and selected by a panel of 18 MLB scouting directors. Rudner and Collazo also discuss BA's preseason national college award selections.(3:18) How our preseason All-America teams are picked(6:15) How we'd pick it(11:57) Reading off the teams(13:46) Surprises(18:37) Potential breakouts on the teams(22:30) Three unanimous selections(24:21) Preseason Player of the Year(29:44) Preseason Pitcher of the Year(35:06) Preseason Freshman of the Year(40:41) Sleeper award candidatesOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support 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 is joined by Coastal Carolina director of analytics Matt Pepin to discuss the state of exit velocities in college baseball and whether or not it's time for the NCAA to look into the ball it uses. Rudner and Pepin also break down Coastal Carolina ace and top college pitching prospect Cameron Flukey from a data standpoint.(1:56) Welcoming in Matt Pepin(3:50) Digging deeper on college exit velocities(7:09) Are some players hitting the ball harder than they should?(9:35) Breaking EVs down by percentages(11:23) Changing the ball(17:17) What makes Cameron Flukey great?(19:13) Taking a closer look at Flukey's fastball(20:49) Flukey's curveball improvement(21:23) Targeted areas of growth over the offseason(22:28) Implementing data into development at Coastal(25:22) What people miss when studying Flukey(26:00) Flukey's slider and changeup(28:35) Coastal draft sleepers(30:38) Team USA alums to watch(31:42) Final thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* 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, the guys discuss the two top 100 prospects by Baseball America in our system, and how there's one on the outside looking in. Kendry Chourio and David Shields are set to be household names in prospect circles. Deep dive on Salvy's playing time, and what we should expect in 2026. We're in one year deal territory now, as we look to who could help this squad off the bench, since that big bat is seemingly not coming. Matt once again pleads that we cannot rely on Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen only in 2026. It's playoffs or bust and it seems you're running back with the same squad. We chat Carlos Beltran going to the Hall of Fame, and then end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to Baseball America's top prospect rankings and break down the latest MLB free agency moves. Plus, advisor to baseball operations Curt Casali sits down with Alex at the winter meetings in Orlando.--(2:50) - Jung Hoo Lee detained at LAX airport(8:32) - Giants host their first fan fest(14:42) - San Francisco's offseason updates(17:00) - Reacting to Baseball America's prospect rankings(23:10) - Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker(26:00) - Looking ahead to potential lockout (31:42) - Cody Bellinger stays in New York(35:30) - Fan mailbag questions(49:37) - Curt Casali interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach, Nick, and Bob answer listener questions on all manner of topics and discuss the Orioles on Baseball America's new top 100. Join our Discord! - https://discord.gg/bwxTfRbBbA Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_Ni5B6UU3nUh5CeFnlxig Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/OnTheVerge Subscribe to our Substack: https://oriolesontheverge.substack.com/ Check out our merch store - https://orioles-on-the-verge.printful.me/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Nate Scheelhaase blew the Steelers away in his interview. The Pirates have four prospects in the Top 40 of Baseball America's Top 100 prospects list. Konnor Griffin is the No. 1 prospect in baseball. Joe and Austin would sign him today. Google Curt Cignetti, it actually says yes, he won!

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Chris Hoke would hire Chris Shula. He thinks that Shula fits the mold of what the Steelers have liked. Hokie thinks it's important to take one step back to take five steps forward. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Nate Scheelhaase blew the Steelers away in his interview. The Pirates have four prospects in the Top 40 of Baseball America's Top 100 prospects list.

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Brady talks with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about the Rangers acquiring MacKenzie Gore and what it means for the Mariners. Also, how does Buster feel about the M's bench heading into 2026, and does the M's drop in the Baseball America prospect rankings actually mean anything? 

It's Top 100 Prospects Day at Baseball America! To celebrate, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the top of the Top 100. We explain why our No. 1 prospect ranked at the top. How close our No. 2 prospect was to ranking No. 1 and examine five other prospects from the top of the rankings.(00:00) The Top 100 Prospects rankings are here(03:00) Scouting No. 1 Prospect Konnor Griffin(10:30) Scouting No. 2 Prospect Kevin McGonigle(16:10) Scouting No. 3 Prospect JJ Wetherholt(21:30) Scouting No. 4 Prospect Jesus Made(26:00) The Two Best Pitching Prospects In The Game(30:00) The Most Surprising Prospect Near The Top Of The Rankings(33:30) Evaluating The Strength Of This Year's Top 100Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* 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 2026 international signing period is underway. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the Detroit Tigers signing three international prospects to seven-figure bonuses: catcher Manuel Bolivar, shortstop Oscar Tineo and outfielder Randy Santana — and debate which teenage prospect has the best chance to develop into a special player. We discuss the remaining free agents who fit the Tigers' roster and payroll, such as starter Chris Bassitt and reliever Seranthony Domínguez, then answer a listener question: If the Tigers don't make another move, is the current roster good enough to reach the postseason in 2026? Ben Badler of Baseball America joins the show for a deep dive into the 2026 international class, evaluating the Tigers' top signings and explaining how the Tigers can gain an edge in the international market moving forward. He also provides an update on record-breaking signee Cris Rodriguez from the 2025 international class after his standout performance in the Dominican Summer League. There's more Tarik Skubal vs. Tigers discussion, as we try to figure out if the salary arbitration showdown is really just a Scott Harris vs. Scott Boras battle (or an owners vs. union battle) — and whether there's a path for both sides to walk away satisfied. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by Penn State head coach Mike Gambino to go in-depth on the Nittany Lions' recruitment of Japanese righthander Genei Sato. Sato, whose fastball and splitter consistently drew reviews as plus offerings, is set to play at Penn State in 2027 and carries early first-round buzz.(2:06) Welcoming in Coach Gambino(4:52) When did Sato first hit Penn State's radar?(12:12) The recruiting timeline(14:54) Scouting Sato(24:03) Why 2027 instead of right now?(26:48) The impact of having elite Japanese athletes already on campus(29:04) What this recruiting win does for Penn State(33:16) Is Sato a trendsetter?(34:53) Gambino's favorite moment from Sato's recruitmentMINT MOBILEQuit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/TerritoryOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* 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 Carlos Collazo dive into the NCAA's new umpire selection process for the postseason and discuss other potential rule changes coming out of the American Baseball Coaches Association convention. Rudner and Collazo also go in-depth on where UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky stacks up compared to No. 1 overall draft prospects of the past.(2:00) How the NCAA is refining postseason umpire selection and evaluation(13:46) Can better umpire impact players' draft stocks?(19:06) Should college add an automatic baserunner in extras?(32:37) Roch Cholowsky compared to previous No. 1 draft prospects(45:42) What we're looking for early in the season from draft prospectsOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* 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

It's a bittersweet episode of the draft podcast, as Peter bids farewell to Baseball America and embarks on a new journey as a scout with the Nationals. Carlos and Peter reminisce on their time together covering the draft over the last few years, talk about what they've learned and how their processes have changed. As always on the draft pod, there is still player talk. The two express their excitement about the strength of the upcoming draft class and highlight a few names who could move up draft boards this spring. Time Stamps:(0:00) Peter ditches the scribes and joins the scouts(7:00) Our outlook on the 2026 class(14:00) The variety inherent in amateur coverage(17:00) Potential sleepers who could rise(24:00) Lessons we've learned from previous drafts Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* 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

Ryan breaks down Baseball America's Top 30 Prospect list, the Yankees' IFA issues, and answers ALL of your questions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty examine the resumes of the top contenders for preseason No. 1 with the college baseball season nearing. Rudner and Flaherty also break down the rise of the Big 12 and the ACC's race against the SEC.(1:36) Peter Flaherty's personal news(4:41) UCLA's case for No. 1(18:24) Can LSU repeat as champions in 2026?(31:02) The state of the Big 12(41:26) How the ACC is working to challenge the SEC(49:07) Two college players who excite us heading into 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* 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 final College Podcast episode of 2025, Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty offer an inside look at Japanese righthander Genei Sato's recruitment and subsequent signing with Penn State. Rudner and Flaherty also assess what kind of player the Nittany Lions are getting and take a look back at their favorite college baseball moments from 2025.(1:01) Greetings(5:13) Sato signs with Penn State(7:04) Who is Masanosuke Ono and why does he matter?(12:17) Why is Sato in the 2027 class?(13:13) Scouting Sato(22:12) Could more Japanese players follow Sato?(32:09) Favorite moments from 2025Our 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 guys recap the Tigers signing of Kenley Jansen, Chris asks the fans to use some common sense, in the final show of 2025. Join the Tigers Roundtable:   Check out the interview with Carlos Collazo of Baseball America.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys recap the Tigers signing of Kenley Jansen, Chris asks the fans to use some common sense, in the final show of 2025. Join the Tigers Roundtable:   Check out the interview with Carlos Collazo of Baseball America.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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With the Winter Meetings in the books, Evan Petzold and Chris Brown break down on "Days of Roar" the Detroit Tigers' bullpen upgrades, signing Kyle Finnegan to a two-year contract and Kenley Jansen to a one-year contract with a club option. Can both veteran relievers maintain their past success in the 2026 season? There are reasons for confidence — and reasons for concerns. We also add context to the Drew Anderson signing, then debate the next player to lose a spot on the 40-man roster: Justyn-Henry Malloy or Bailey Horn? Baseball America prospects writer Geoff Pontes joins the show to analyze the Tigers' farm system, including the loss of RJ Petit in the Rule 5 draft, the acquisition of Johan Simon from the Toronto Blue Jays in the Chase Lee trade and the Tigers' updated top-10 prospect rankings, featuring Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Hao-Yu Lee and Max Anderson, among others — but not Thayron Liranzo. To wrap up, Petzold and Brown evaluate the starting rotation, including the trade rumors surrounding Tarik Skubal and whether the Tigers are making a mistake by not pursuing frontline starters. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

Bump and Stacy react to the news the 44-year old Phillip Rivers will be joining the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks. They talk about the importance of the Hawks winning the division and holding the #1 seed throughout the playoffs now that they control their own destiny in the NFC. They talk about the MLB winter meetings, Baseball America’s top-100 prospects list, and more in Headline Rewrites. Joey and Nelly from The Outdoor Line join the show to talk about the Treehouse Holiday Magic Telethon. And Bump gets his gripes off his chest in Get Off My Lawn.

Baseball America's J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner recap the major league phase of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft. They offer their favorite picks, players most likely to stick with their new organizations, biggest surprises and more.(1:40) General takeaways(6:47) How hard is it to nail hitters in the Rule 5(10:12) Favorite picks(21:46) Surprises(27:02) Picks to stick and candidates to be returned(33:54) Standout MiLB phase picks(35:35) Final thoughtsOur 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

The Seattle Times’ Adam Jude joins the show to give us the lay of the land out at the MLB Winter Meetings! // Four Down Territory: 1st Down:  What do you hope the Colts continue to do this weekend? 2nd Down: Seahawks RB’s had two drops last week. Why are you not concerned? 3rd Down: What did all of the Seahawks explosive runs from the hawks game have in common? 4th Down: What's the worst thing about playing the Colts on Sunday? // The Timeline: Jerry Dipoto was named Baseball America’s 2025 Executive of the Year, The Heisman Trophy finalists were announced yesterday, and college football is becoming more of a mess than we thought. // There is one bat the many reporters think would be a great fit for the Mariners, Bump & Stacy explain who that is and if it is a realistic option. 

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty take one final look back at a busy fall to review training-season breakouts. They also look ahead at the spring and predict the nation's best performers, rotations and lineups.(3:35) What do we mean by fall all-stars?(4:48) How we gather feedback(10:28) Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick(16:19) Kansas first baseman Brady Ballinger(21:59) UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky(35:26) College star vs. Pro prospect(44:16) The Big Five College Arms(53:31) Sleeper rotations(58:58) Best rotations(1:03:48) Sleeper lineups(1:11:23) Best lineupsOur 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

The Winter Meetings delivered again as Baseball America's JJ Cooper joined North Shore Nine for a fast-paced AMA loaded with prospect insight. From Konnor Griffin's leap to becoming BA's No. 1 prospect, to why Edward Florentino and Callan Moss continue to rise, to what the Pirates should target in the Rule 5 Draft, JJ broke down the entire system with clarity and honesty. He also shared why Pittsburgh's 2026–27 window is very real — and what still needs to happen to maximize it. Listin to the full AMA here for all the insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach, Nick, and Bob welcome back The Baltimore Banner's Jon Meoli to talk about his latest Orioles top 10 prospect list for Baseball America. The Ryan Helsley signing and upcoming winter meetings are also discussed. Join our Discord! - https://discord.gg/bwxTfRbBbA Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_Ni5B6UU3nUh5CeFnlxig Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/OnTheVerge Subscribe to our Substack: https://oriolesontheverge.substack.com/ Check out our merch store - https://orioles-on-the-verge.printful.me/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball America's Carlos Collazo joins Hammer Territory's Scott Coleman to talk about the new top 10 Atlanta Braves prospect rankings list, thoughts on top prospect Cam Caminiti, the possibility of seeing JR Ritchie and Luke Sinnard in Atlanta in 2026, early concerns on first round pick Tate Southisene, an early look ahead to the 2026 MLB Draft, and much more. Receive 30% off the 1st year of any annual Baseball America subscription using our code HAMMER30. Download Cash App Today: https://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 https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Take advantage of Ridge’s Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% OFF by going to https://www.Ridge.com/FOUL #RidgepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty look ahead to the 2026 preseason and break down their process for putting together the Preseason Top 25. Rudner and Flaherty also take a closer look at the teams vying for top-five rankings in 2026 and Omaha sleepers.Time Stamps(4:55) Main considerations when putting together the Preseason Top 25(11:06) The debate at No. 1(21:23) Breaking down the top of the SEC(37:52) Our way too early top fives(40:10) Omaha sleepersOur 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, Geoff Pontes, Matt Eddy and Scott Braun discuss a variety of topics, including the Pirates' and Marlins' free agency plans, our Red Sox Top 10 Prospects list on and the state of the Mets' system.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Baseball America's Black Friday sale—Get 40% off any annual digital subscription(2:00) Reacting to The Athletic's story about the Pirates' potential FA spending(10:00) How the Marlins can improve, too(13:15) Red Sox Top 10 Prospects(19:00) View follow-up question on Pirates/Marlins(23:30) What's next for the Mets' system?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

The Pirates tendered almost everyone… except Dauri Moreta, Colin Holderman, Alexander Canario, and Ronny Simon. Now the real business begins. On today's Bucco Brew, we dive head-first into this years non-tender class — more than 80 players hitting the market at once, including legit starters, bullpen arms, catchers, and a few shocker names nobody expected to become available. We go full “dumpster diving” mode and break down: • Which newly-available players actually fit the Pirates right now • Who could be sneaky upgrades at catcher, first base, or the bullpen • The buy-low arms that scream “Pittsburgh reclamation project” • The surprising big names that other teams gave up on • Our Top 5 non-tender targets the Pirates should call today Then we take our first look at the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, using Baseball America's preview to highlight the names who might tempt the Pirates — and whether Pittsburgh should actually make a pick this year. If you love roster-building, Sicko speculation, and digging for value… this episode is for you. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dynasty rankings season is in full swing at Baseball America, as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White jump into their second positional ranking breakdown of the offseason. The open the show discussing the Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward trade before diving into the Top 10 first basemen.Time Stamps(1:00) Grayson Rodriguez/Taylor Ward trade reaction(9:30) Nick Kurtz reigns supreme across the first base landscape(12:30) Why Bryce Harper at No. 3?(15:00) Questions about Pete Alonso, Rafael Devers, Matt Olson & Freddie Freeman entering 2026(20:00) The Josh Naylor problem(22:00) Why is Vinnie Pasquantino still underrated?(24:00) Is Michael Busch a top 10 first baseman?(27:00) Kyle Manzardo's sneaky 2025Go to https://MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! 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

Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas dive into the latest news and hot stove rumors involving the Los Angeles Dodgers! The Boys in Blue missed out on a reported free agent target (1:25). What does it mean for their offseason plan moving forward? The hosts discuss.  Cody Bellinger and the Dodgers are said to be interested in a reunion this winter (9:00). Are the Dodgers actually in? The MLB non-tender deadline is coming up on Friday and MLB Trade Rumors lists three Dodgers potentially on the chopping block, including reliever Anthony Banda (14:25). Alanna and Clint discuss the likelihood of any shocking moves.Baseball America senior editor, Josh Norris, joins the show to talk all things Dodgers prospects and BA's latest top-10 prospects list for LA (20:51).Receive 30% off the 1st year of any annual Baseball America subscription using our code Dodgers30.Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!  Check out DT merch at dodgersterritoryshop.comSupport Guidry's Guardian at guidrysguardian.orgFind Clint on YouTube at youtube.com/@alldodgersSubscribe to Dodgers Territory on YouTubeRate and review our podcast on Apple and Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do the Cubs have enough young talent to sustain a perennial playoff contender? Geoff Pontes joins the show to discuss his top-10 rankings of the organization's best prospects. In a wide-ranging conversation with The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, the Baseball America writer shares his reporting on the farm system's pitching deficit, as well as perspectives on the hitters who can move quickly toward Wrigley Field and the trade chips potentially on the table.Get 15% off The Perfect Jean with the code FOUL15 at theperfectjean.nyc/FOUL15  #theperfectjeanpod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Pirates farm system is deeper than it's been in years — and Baseball America's new Top 10 Pirates Prospects list proves it. From Konnor Griffin's superstar trajectory, to Bubba Chandler's frontline upside, to breakout bats like Edward Florentino and Esmerlyn Valdez, this system is loaded with future impact talent. In this video, Jim breaks down every prospect #10 through #1 with full scouting reports, stats, tools, timelines, and why each player could shape the next era of baseball in Pittsburgh. Prospects covered: • Esmerlyn Valdez • Wilber Dotel • Hunter Barco • Antwone Kelly • Termarr Johnson • Rafael Flores • Seth Hernandez • Edward Florentino • Bubba Chandler • Konnor Griffin If you're a Pirates fan, this is your full guide to the organization's brightest young stars heading into 2026. Comment below: Who are you most excited about? Subscribe for more Pirates breakdowns, prospect analysis, and NS9 content every week. #Pirates #LetsGoBucs #MLBProspects #NorthShoreNine #PittsburghPirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian and Kyle discuss the Cardinals Arizona Fall League Fall Stars, Chen-Wei Lin, Miguel Ugueto and Darlin Saladin. They note the new Cardinals top 10 prospect list from Baseball America, focusing on differences between their list and TCN's. The quantity of roster moves made by the Cardinals this past week were touched on with 40-man roster protection anticipation and more!

The window is finally cracking open in Pittsburgh… but will the Pirates actually spend enough to take advantage of it? Tonight on NS9LIVE, we break down the new Baseball America column asking whether it's even possible for the Pirates to fail with Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin headlining the future. Are these two truly “can't fail” talents, or is history more complicated than the headline suggests? We also dive into Ben Cherington's latest comments about having “flexibility” and being ready to “spend a little” this offseason. Is that real progress, or the same song Pirates fans have heard for years? And of course… the noise around Paul Skenes and the Yankees. How worried should fans actually be? Join us for a full breakdown, real fan perspective, and live reactions. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball America's Ben Badler joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down their rankings of the Brewers farm system. Ben describes how each of the top prospects could help out the Brewers in the near future!

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty break down National Signing Day, examining top classes and discussing potential last-second movement.(2:44) A look at the top classes(9:59) Are more top high school prospects making it to campus?(14:45) Examining Texas' class(19:24) Stanford looks to land another star(24:33) Deep class heading to Wake Forest(32:29) How will Tony Vitello's departure impact Tennessee?(34:49) Will Florida's class hold up through signing day(39:45) Our favorite classesOur 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

The Kauffman Corner Podcast welcomes J.J. Cooper, the Editor-in-Chiefs for Baseball America to update where the Royals Farm System currently sits.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) ask Cooper about… - How the Royals system has progressed?- The 2025 Draft's high ceiling.- What to make of Jac Caglianone now?- Is Carter Jensen as good as his first look?- Outlook for Kendry Chourio and David Shields.- The difficult job JJ Picollo has navigated.⁃ Is Blake Mitchell still a top prospect?

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Tigers prospect Max Anderson to the show.We also dive into Baseball America's new prospect grading system and the start of our rollout of Top 10 Prospect lists for 2026 beginning with the Mets.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:30) Top 10 Prospect rollouts begin with the Mets (1:25) Explaining a tweak to BA's prospect grading system (10:00) Max Anderson joins (17:35) J.J.'s big picture World Series thought (19:45) WS effect for the Blue Jays (22:10) The value of defense (24:00) An even matchup (27:30) Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s rise this postseason (29:30) MLB season is over, but baseball is year-roundOur 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

Brian and Kyle discuss Cardinals Rule 5 eligible players, putting them in three tiers – locks, maybes and maybe nots. They touched on the pros and cons of a long-term contract early in JJ Wetherholt's career. A summary of early participants in winter ball was provided. The pair closed with discussion of a Baseball America study linking throwing harder to a longer MLB career.

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

This week, I'm joined by Jacob Rudner, who covers college baseball for Baseball America. Together we talk about the Giants' historic decision to hire University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello to become the franchise's 40th manager — and all the fascinating implications of this move.There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

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

Brian and Kyle discuss major league news including Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Mike Shildt and Jordan Walker. Three international hitters identified by Baseball America were highlighted. They broke down the surprising no. 1 farm system ranking given the Cardinals by Fangraphs and closed with Statcast-based hitting and pitching organizational rankings by BA.

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

Brian and Kyle discuss Cardinals on national Top 100 prospect lists from MLB Pipeline and Fangraphs, including changes since summer. They zoom in on catching, with thoughts about what is next for Ivan Herrera and the wealth of players at the position. Next is a review of six Cardinals pitchers who placed among the top Stuff+ leaders according to Baseball America. They close by outlining the nine arbitration eligible Cardinals including potential pitching non-tender candidates.

Today's guest is Jack Barry. Jack is the founder of JB Performance and a former ABCA DIII All-American (York College, 2021) who played at Salisbury University. After college, he worked at Tread Athletics, then built a remote+in-person coaching model. Jack has coached athletes from high school to pro levels, appeared on Baseball America's 90th Percentile, and hosts the “Just Rippin'” podcast. On today's episode, Jack speaks on athletic potential as a function of work capacity with quality, deliberate practice. We unpack the mental side of training, how visualization, targeted self-talk, and timely pattern breaks calm performance anxiety and restore confidence. He also touches on how athletes thrive when they develop a unique identity, balance effort with recovery, and treat mindset and mechanics as equal partners. This is a dynamic episode, at the intersection of pitching skill and global human performance concepts. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and LILA Exogen wearable resistance. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Timestamps 0:20 – From college ball to new competitive outlets4:10 – Work capacity, family influences, and cross-training7:10 – Adapting training: speed, volume, and specificity10:01 – Aerobic contributions in racket and throwing sports15:46 – Provoking reactivity: stumble drills and innate responses23:16 – Pattern breaks, the yips, and the "be sexy" mentality27:44 – Reactive throwing drills to clean the arm action31:15 – Pre-movement cues and subtle distractions to speed action43:21 – Visualization with highlight reels to build confidence52:25 – Essentialism in training: less and better59:50 – Start with less, progress intelligently1:00:25 – Barefoot training and simplifying the lower half Actionable takeaways 0:20 – From college ball to new competitive outlets Jack traces his path from Division III Salisbury baseball into jiu-jitsu, tennis, and a renewed love for training after leaving team sport. Treat post-playing transitions as a chance to experiment with new sports that satisfy the competitive impulse. Use cross-training to keep motivation high while developing complementary athletic qualities. When exploring a new sport, accept the beginner phase and enjoy the novelty rather than forcing immediate mastery. 4:10 – Work capacity, family influences, and cross-training Jack reflects on family genetics and finding his own work-capacity strengths through varied activities. If you enjoy sustained effort, program both volume and varied intensity (easy long efforts plus specific speed sessions). Use cross-training (racket sports, running, court games) to get game-like cardiovascular stimulus without burnout. Be deliberate: split session types by purpose (speed sessions, volume sessions, tempo work) instead of lumping everything together. 7:10 – Adapting training: speed, volume, and specificity Jack describes learning to periodize his running and mix speed with volume to actually get faster. Structure sessions by purpose: separate longer aerobic efforts from targeted speed work. Progress volume conservatively (small weekly increases) and add specific speed work for real improvements in pace. Treat running like any other modality: apply progressive overload principles and discipline. 10:01 – Aerobic contributions in racket and throwing sports Jack compares racket sports and throwing, noting the reactive and aerobic demands of court play. Use court-based conditioning to develop reactive stamina and contextual decision-making. Choose cross-training that mirrors sport constraints when possible (racket sports for reactive throws).