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Raphie flies solo after the Padres secure a rollercoaster 7-6 victory in extras capped by an Ethan Salas walk-off!!Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
Fantasy Baseball Live – September 19, 2026Segment 1 – Review games from last nightQuestions:1.Aaron Nola – In his last 10 starts, he's 4-2 with a 2.10 ERA while striking out a batter an inning. What happened?2.Edwin Diaz is activated – You rushing out to get him in your lineup?3.Ethan Salas hit his first home run of the season this week – actually 2. Is this someone you're interested going into next season?4.Aaron Judge left the game on Thursday – Ugh!5.Ryan Johnson of the Angels has won back-to-back games and pitched a gem this week. 6.0 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 7K/0BB. Any interest?Segment 2 – Any pickups this week?Segment 3 – Two start pitchers•Dean Kramer (Min, 38%) – NYY (Will Warren) and @LAA (Ryan Johnson)•Sugano (Col, 29%) – SD (Casey Mize) and Sea (Bryce Miller)•Patrick Sandoval (Bos, 25%) - @Tex (deGrom) and @TB (Griffin Jax)•Sean Newcomb (CHW, 21%) - @Cle (Gavin Williams) and Det (Jackson Jobe)•Jack Perkins (ATH, 20%) - @TB (Griffin Jax) and @Cle (Gavin Williams)•Kyle Feeland (Col, 15%) – SD (Walker Buehler) and Sea (Kade Anderson)Segment 4 – Arizona Fall League – Rosters are out. You can switch between the teams at the top.Arizona Fall League Roster | Arizona Fall League
Ben & Woods catch up with Padres Assistant General Manager Josh Stein who returns to the show for The Management Report! Listen here as Josh talks with the guys less than 2 weeks before the start of the playoffs, the decision to call up Ethan Salas this month, and MUCH more!
Se acaba la temporada regular y MLB entra en su momento decisivo. Pete Crow-Armstrong está a solo tres robos del 40-40, Yordan Álvarez y Junior Caminero presentan dos casos muy diferentes por el MVP y todavía existe una posibilidad de Triple Corona.Además, Dodgers igualan un récord histórico con 14 postemporadas consecutivas, Milwaukee vuelve a dominar su división, Houston y Texas están empatados, Pete Alonso conecta el HR 300 en Citi Field, Víctor Mesa Jr. es Jugador de la Semana, Ethan Salas hace historia y Sandy Alcántara consigue el primer salvado de su carrera.También: Rafael Devers termina su temporada a tres HR de los 40, lesiones de Jesús Luzardo y Blake Snell, el walk-off de Agustín Ramírez, dos innings inmaculados y mucho más rumbo a octubre.Support the show
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy is just a little flustered this morning, and we think we've found the reason why. Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up and bring you all the highlights from yesterday's 9-3 win over the Rockies where Ethan Salas hit his first TWO home runs of his career! Listen here!
Former Padre Greg Garcia joined the Epic Padres Roundtable to discuss Ethan Salas' potential role in the postseason as well as who presents the best and worst matchup for the Padres in the Wild Card round.
The Padres wrapped up a huge road trip with back-to-back lopsided wins over the Rockies. They are in prime position in the Wild Card - four games up on Arizona - thanks to 10 wins in 11 games. Derek and Darnay discuss how they've gotten it done. The rotation has been much steadier, and the lineup is crushing it. Merrill is playing out of his mind. Harris has become the answer in a key spot in the order. Ethan Salas! Now the high leverage bullpen arms have some rest heading into the final nine games. The guys survey the playoff landscape as the Padres return home.
Former Padre Greg Garcia joined the Epic Padres Roundtable to discuss Ethan Salas' potential role in the postseason as well as who presents the best and worst matchup for the Padres in the Wild Card round.
Tony and Skraby were back from the holiday weekend and talked about the Padres taking 3 of 4 games while they were out. They discussed Nick Pivetta and his return, Ethan Salas, and Xavier Scruggs joined us to talk Padres.
The prospect cavalry continues to arrive. Ethan Salas is up with the Padres, Michael Arroyo is heading to Seattle, and Carlos Jorge ran around the minors stealing bases like it was copper wire from at a construction site. We'll talk about what to actually expect from these guys in fantasy, because “top prospect” and “immediate fantasy stud” are, unfortunately, not the same thing. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor on the Sunday night after the Padres wrapped up a series win against the Yankees in two incredibly exciting Luis Campusano-fueled wins and one very bad loss. The Padres path is clear, but obstacles stand in their way – a leaky offense, injured/underwhelming starters, and a big question mark in the form of Ethan Salas.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
On The Wire Episode 266 — FAAB 25 (Sunday, September 6, 2026)Adam and Kevin work through a roster-expansion-heavy news day — IL moves, call-ups, and DFAs across the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, Pirates, Cubs, Angels, Mets, Dodgers, Orioles, Padres, Nationals, and Mariners — before getting into hitters (power, speed, opportunity) and pitchers (volume, ratios, saves) with only three FAAB periods left in the season. A recurring theme is stat-category tunnel vision down the stretch: drop anyone you can't use this week, target cellar-dwelling offenses like the Angels for pitching streams, and pick your spots by ballpark and schedule rather than name value. Kevin closes with a reminder to map out matchups two to three weeks ahead and start trimming bench pitchers you won't actually use.Welcome and News 0:00-15:00Yankees place Trent Grisham on the IL with a hamstring injury, call up Jasson Domínguez, as Aaron Judge nears a return next weekPlayers Discussed: Trent Grisham, Jasson Domínguez, Aaron Judge, Spencer Jones, George Lombard Jr.Yankees keep rolling three catchers with no clear timeshare changePlayers Discussed: Austin Wells, Alí Sánchez, Ben RiceRed Sox activate Trevor Story and Roman Anthony, option Anthony Seigler and Mickey Gasper, then bring Gasper right back up when Wilson Contreras hits the ILPlayers Discussed: Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, Anthony Seigler, Mickey Gasper, Willson ContrerasRays lose Shane McClanahan to the IL again with forearm tightness, and closer Bryan Baker exits Friday's outing with an illness scare as Tyler Wells covers the savePlayers Discussed: Shane McClanahan, Bryan Baker, Tyler WellsPirates activate rookie Konnor Griffin, DFA Christian Bethancourt to make roomPlayers Discussed: Konnor Griffin, Christian BethancourtCubs lose Ben Brown for the rest of the season with a neck injury, with Edward Cabrera nearing a return for bullpen dutyPlayers Discussed: Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera, Matthew Boyd, Colin Rea, Kevin Gausman, Jameson Taillon, Clay Holmes, Jacob Webb, Daniel PalenciaAngels' Luis Rengifo out for the season with an ACL tear and MCL sprainPlayers Discussed: Luis RengifoMets tentatively hoping Jonah Tong returns for a rotation spot start next week, with a possible two-start week to followPlayers Discussed: Jonah TongMore News 15:00-35:00Dodgers get healthy all at once — call up Alex Freeland, activate Will Smith, Justin Wrobleski, and Dalton Rushing off the IL, and DFA Alek Thomas and Ben RortvedtPlayers Discussed: Alex Freeland, Will Smith, Justin Wrobleski, Dalton Rushing, Alek Thomas, Ben RortvedtShohei Ohtani working back from a few days off as Miguel Rojas and Alex Freeland's emergence lets Tommy Edman slide to the outfield, and Hunter Feduccia (not Rushing) backs up Will SmithPlayers Discussed: Shohei Ohtani, Miguel Rojas, Alex Freeland, Tommy Edman, Hunter Feduccia, Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Enrique HernándezOrioles claim Luis Robert Jr. Jr. off waivers from the Mets and add Heston Kjerstad, crowding an already deep outfieldPlayers Discussed: Luis Robert Jr., Heston Kjerstad, Colton Cowser, Dylan BeaversPadres call up catching phenom Ethan Salas as part of their roster expansionPlayers Discussed: Ethan Salas, Freddy Fermin, Luis CampusanoNationals call up power-hitting prospect Yohandy Morales, muddying the first base/DH picturePlayers Discussed: Yohandy Morales, Abimelec Ortiz, Andrés ChaparroMariners finally call up top prospect Lazaro Montes as rosters expandPlayers Discussed: Lazaro MontesEmerson Hancock hits the IL, Nick Davila is recalled to the bullpen, and Bryce Miller gets another rotation look over Ryan SloanPlayers Discussed: Emerson Hancock, Nick Davila, Bryce Miller, Ryan SloanMontes has started three of his first five games and appears to be pushing Taylor Ward into the short side of a platoonPlayers Discussed: Lazaro Montes, Taylor WardFAAB Recommendations, Hitters 35:00-45:00Power (RBI, HR)Players Discussed: Lazaro Montes, Mickey Gasper, Sean Murphy, Andy Ibáñez, Shay WhitcombSpeed (R, SB)Players Discussed: Dustin Harris, Richie Palacios, Tyler TolbertOpportunity (AB, AVG)Players Discussed: Dane Myers, Carlos Cortes, Denzel Clarke, Jeff McNeilFAAB Recommendations, Pitchers 45:00-1:00:00Volume (W, K)Players Discussed: Cade Cavalli, Taj Bradley, Bailey Ober, Joe Ryan, Quinn Mathews, Connor Prielipp, Grayson Rodriguez, Jack Kochanowicz, Andre PallanteRatios (ERA, WHIP)Players Discussed: Nate Lavender, Brooks Raley, Brock Stewart, Edgardo HenriquezClosers (Saves)Players Discussed: Calvin Faucher, Hunter Gaddis, Cade Smith, Kenley Jansen, Justin Martinez, Juan Morillo, Brandyn GarciaWild Card and Closing Advice 1:00:00-1:05:00Wild card stash: Adael Amador's shortened, more compact swing in Colorado's ten-game homestandPlayers Discussed: Lazaro Montes, Adael AmadorMap out schedules two weeks aheadJoin Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Chris and Skraby heard from Ethan Salas after speaking with the media and we talked about the weekend ahead. Plus, Michael King joined the show!
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about duplicate episode titles and the Angels being slightly less bad than previously indicated, Stat Blast about extended team droughts between multi-hit MLB debuts, and discuss the arrival and role of Padres prospect Ethan Salas, a (deep breath) Cubs-produced, TikTok-based, baseball-themed, microdrama rom-com, whether they have any interest in VR baseball broadcasts, and an apparent change in Minor League Baseball’s ball, followed by additional Blasting about a Jordan Walker fact that may or may not be fun, catcher hot-swaps, center fielders on the mound, and all-win/loss days for divisions. Audio intro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to duplicate episode titles Link to Episode 1240 Link to Episode 1573 Link to Paine on Moreno/Kroenke Link to Kroenke’s land ownership Link to Langs post 1 Link to Langs post 2 Link to debutant dingers article Link to gaps between debuts Link to Close Encounters scene Link to Montes debut article Link to Ichiro rookie hits record Link to Ichiro video Link to Montes video Link to Ben on debutant batters Link to proj. strength of schedule Link to M’s rookie batting WAR Link to BP on Jenkins Link to BP on Salas Link to ESPN on Salas Link to New Yorker on microdramas Link to Quibi wiki Link to Variety on Nine Innings to Love Link to Nine Innings to Love trailer Link to The Notebook scene Link to VR broadcasts article Link to Jake/Jordan broadcast info Link to Ben’s plot hole video Link to Cooper on the MiLB ball Link to Cooper on college homers Link to Ben on the MiLB-to-MLB gap Link to Clay on the MiLB-to-MLB gap Link to FG on MiLB ball construction Link to Walker alleged fun fact Link to ITYSL meme Link to Williams vs. Wood post Link to catchers data Link to The Onion on Gillette Link to wild 1902 game Link to Garver EW episode Link to all-loss division days Link to all-win division days Link to listener emails database Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Ben lets Carlos vent about the position player pitching epidemic in the majors before the two turn to more serious discussions about the $4 billion sale of the Los Angeles Angels. The two discuss what could be changing for the organization and the ramifications, then pivot to prospect talk. They talk about the promotions of notable prospects like Walker Jenkins, Ethan Salas, Lazaro Montes and Kade Anderson, then check in on some of the top 2026 draftees who have made official debuts. —Time Stamps: (0:00) Carlos vents about position player pitching(11:30) Angels sale(22:00) Does this have any CBA implications?(30:00) Notable big league callups(50:00) Kade Anderson(59:00) Elliot Lascelles(1:01:30) Jacob Lombard(1:06:00) A tough time for scouts—Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America Website—SEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller joined Ben & Woods on Friday morning for The Management Report! Listen here as AJ talks about his decision to call Ethan Salas up to the big league squad, if he feels a sense of urgency from his team with a couple weeks remaining in the season, and MUCH more!
The guys started the hour with a Countdown of their Top 5 animal movies and heard from AJ Preller on Ben & Woods about why they called Ethan Salas up.
Well, this isn't good. The Padres got swept in Tampa then dropped a series in Cincy. Familiar flaws have shown up on offense, while the bullpen has suddenly become shaky. Casey Mize's struggles continued. And Joe Musgrove's status for 2026 is now in doubt. Darnay catches up with Sports Illustrated MLB writer Ryan Phillips. What do we think of Ethan Salas' arrival? And how are we feeling about the Padres' Wild Card chase?
20 year old Ethan Salas made his Padres Debut..in a game that STUNK!
On Tuesday, the baseball world was shocked to learn that longtime Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno had agreed to sell the franchise to Stan Kroenke, and fans of the Halos are ecstatic. After cries from the fanbase to sell the team, Moreno did just that — and to someone who has a pedigree of winning. Is the future bright for Angels fans? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the $4 billion deal that sees the owner of the Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal FC, the Denver Nuggets and other professional franchises take over a bewildered baseball team that has been longing for success. They highlight some of Kroenke's championship wins, whether the Angels will remain in Anaheim and what the future could mean for franchise star Mike Trout. Later on the show, Jake and Jordan welcome former MLB player and current broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs to talk about the exciting Friday Night Baseball watch-along on Apple TV that the guys will be doing starting this Friday. Ryan then talks about his time playing in Japan, why the Seattle Mariners are such a disappointment and the incredible game-saving catch by Colton Cowser. The guys then end the show by talking about the latest in the Los Angeles Dodgers-Mark Walter situation, the San Diego Padres calling up top prospect Ethan Salas and the Baltimore Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr. from the New York Mets. 1:16 - The Opener: Angels get sold 29:51 - Ryan Spilborghs joins the show 47:01 - What is wrong with the Mariners? 58:41 - Around The League: Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. 1:02:11 - Padres promote Salas 1:04:45 - Latest in Dodgers-Walter drama Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and go down memory lane as the guys talk about whether or not they enjoyed going to Homecoming when they were in high school. Then we bring you the Padres lineup for this morning's series finale in Cincinnati as Ethan Salas is set to make his MLB debut, and at the bottom of the hour we get to our Padres Wrap-Up as we get into last night's tough 4-3 loss to the Reds. Listen here!
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the approval for a new Rays' stadium in Tampa, whether league expansion could be coming soon, the Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, and some prospect promotions, including Ethan Salas for the Padres, Walker Jenkins for the Twins, Lazaro Montes for the Mariners, and Leo Bernal for the Cardinals, and how JJ Wetherholt's injury could end up costing St. Louis a PPI draft pick.
Episode 94 of Eutaw Street Banter dives into the biggest storylines around baseball, from Stan Kroenke's reported purchase of the Angels and Ethan Salas' call-up to Félix Bautista's returning velocity. We also break down the Orioles' playoff push, Luis Robert Jr., September roster moves, and debate the biggest surprises of the Orioles' 2026 season. Join us for honest takes, sharp analysis, and a little optimism (maybe). We hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow us on all of our socials! We are on Facebook, Instagram, and X. You can find the Eutaw Street Banter podcast on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
The Padres are promoting Ethan Salas (2:30)! ... The Nationals are promoting Yohandy Morales (9:25)! ... Kyle Harrison just had a disaster (14:05). ... Alex Bregman has turned into Barry Bonds (20:25). ... Daylen Lile is on fire (25:05). ... News (30:00): Aaron Judge could be back next week. ... Let's fire up the DROP-O-METER (42:10)! ... Walker Jenkins is on the board (53:37). ... Walbert Ureña dominated the Yankees (59:11). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:11).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show by skipping foreplay as the guys give some initial thoughts on the reports from late last night that the Padres are planning to call up #1 prospect Ethan Salas with the extra roster spot coming into play for the month of September. Then we talk about the Ketel Marte situation in Arizona for a few minutes before we set the menu for today's show and get to our Padres Wrap-Up as we go over last night's much needed 5-0 win over the Reds! Listen here!
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour with some more thoughts on last night's 5-0 win over the Reds, and the one thing that absolutely infuriated all 3 of us, even in a victory. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys head out to Cincinnati where Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler calls in an hour earlier than usual for his weekly visit to the show and we get his thoughts on Ethan Salas being called up, we give him this week's incorporator word, and more! Listen here!
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets to boost their outfield depth ahead of the stretch run. Corey Pieper breaks down a major waiver wire pickup, an explosive 9-home-run offensive outburst by the Cubs, crucial September bullpen shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire was active as the calendar turns to September, highlighted by Baltimore claiming Luis Robert Jr., St. Louis anticipating the return of Masyn Winn, and Ketel Marte returning to the lineup. On the injury front, Luis Rengifo suffers a season-ending ACL tear, Aaron Judge continues targeting an early September activation during New York's upcoming homestand, and both Ethan Salas and Yohandy Morales highlight notable health updates. Daily performance slates featured dominant showings in the studs column from Ian Seymour dueling Robert Stock, Randy Arozarena, Daylen Lile, Taj Bradley, Luke Keaschall, Ryan Jeffers, Jacob deGrom, Clay Holmes, Walbert Urena, Cal Raleigh, Rafael Devers, Brandon Pfaadt matching up against Aaron Nola, and an unprecedented 9-home-run display from the Chicago Cubs lineup featuring Alex Bregman launching three homers alongside blasts from Michael Conforto, Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner, Tyrone Taylor, Carson Kelly, and Matt Shaw. Conversely, Bryce Elder, Kyle Harrison, Jackson Jobe, Gage Jump, and George Kirby matching up against Payton Tolle all struggled into the duds section. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes late-inning dynamics across the league, examining Oakland turning back to Elvis Alvarado, Andrew Kittredge handling high-leverage work in Baltimore, Bryan Hudson in the White Sox bullpen, Josh Hader cementing his status as a top-three closer in Houston, and Justin Martinez returning to late-inning duties for Arizona. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tony, Chris, and Skraby talked about everything that led to a Padres win. They talked about Ethan Salas getting the call up and what that means. Plus, Ketel Marte returned to the Diamondbacks lineup.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some continued thoughts on last night's loss and how important that makes tonight's game, plus we bring you a quick MLB Reacharound! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined in-studio by our friend John Conniff from Madfriars who covers the Padres minor league system and lets us know how Ethan Salas is doing, what kind of talent the Padres traded away at the deadline, and more! Listen here!
Xavier Isaac is finally healthy and dominating in the Rays system. Jacob Bresnahan is a pitcher you need to know in the Giants organization. Ethan Salas and Ralphy Velazquez are two names we haven't discussed much. What are the Mariners waiting for when it comes to Kade Anderson?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
The guys made some bets in the Daily Gambit, talked about Ethan Salas and his big-league timer, and Padres Pen Pals had some questions about Joe Musgrove and AJ Preller.
Keep or Kut - Pete and Chad are FINALLY back! They ask and answer some difficult questions about a myriad of players as we enter trade deadline season. 8:04 - What is JJ Bleday's trade value? 21:00 - How does Josh Jung stack up compared to Bleday? 25:26 - Bryce Eldridge or... Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. going forward? 45:45 - It has been an interesting season for Fernando Tatis Jr. Jr. What's a fair return for an expensive Tatis Jr. at this deadline? 53:13 - Who is a prospect in keeper leagues that you are targeting? For Chad, it is Kade Anderson. Pete has been keeping his eye on Josue De Paula. A larger conversation about a potential lockout next year, Joshua Baez, Ethan Salas, and more follows. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS Connect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by discussing the impressive AAA debut for Padres top prospect Ethan Salas last night in El Paso, and we go around Major League Baseball with our MLB Reacharound. Then we get to “Don't (And DO) Do This” before we're joined by Padres pre and postgame show host Sammy Levitt who gives us all of his thoughts on the Padres currently riding a 5 game winning streak just a few days before the trade deadline. Listen here!
The guys played Chris vs the Fans, talked about Ethan Salas, Billy Ray Smith, and Tony Romo in The Big 5.
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by discussing some of Manny Machado's pointed comments that he made before yesterday's game and how the Padres are being covered in the media. Then we get to a game of "Take On Woods" before we're joined by Dennis Lin from The Athletic who we missed on Monday this week when he was feeling under the whether, and we ask him about the upcoming trade deadline, the Padres promoting Ethan Salas to AAA El Paso, and more! Listen here!
There are a couple of big deadlines on the baseball calendar ahead and with so many people focused on the Trade Deadline in terms of big leaguers who could change hands, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff looked a lot at the other side of that coin on this week's Pipeline Podcast: the prospects. They looked back: at blockbuster prospect deals of Deadlines past, headlined by the huge Juan Soto to the Padres trade in 2022, determining who won the biggest trades of the past decade. They also looked ahead: by examining which teams are best positioned to deal prospects to bring in big league help at this Deadline, starting with the Dodgers. Then the guys switched gears to look at the Draft, with the signing deadline coming next week, by creating a list of 2026 picks who could be the quickest to the big leagues. They finished off with a fun question about where prospects Leo De Vries and Ethan Salas would have gone in this year's Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor welcome you to the esteemed halls of the Padres Debate Society, where they each are forced to take the sides of academic arguments they may or may not believe about the Padres. Is this the turning point of the season? Should AJ Preller keep his job? Should the team trade Ethan Salas? Listen one and all!Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub
Ben and Carlos talk about Baseball America's new top 500 high school player ranking, as well the new star rating system we are unveiling to help further contextualize high school recruits. The two talk about what separates a five-star, four-star and three-star high school player and then talk through some of the top recruiting classes in the country. After that the two hit on a few notable Top 100 risers and the different ways that UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey ended their 2026 seasons. —Time Stamps(2:30) Top 500 High School list and new star system ratings(7:30) Why the star system ranking is different from BA grades(11:40) What is a BA five-star recruit?(18:30) Four-star players are the backbone of premier recruiting classes(23:40) What does a three-star prospect entail?(29:00) How the star scale applies to underclassmen(32:55) The schools with the most exciting recruiting classes(40:40) Top 100 talk(41:00) Travis Bazzana(44:00) Ryan Sloan(46:30) Ethan Salas(49:30) Theo Gillen(51:30) Mike Sirota(55:10) Luis Hernandez(56:50) Alfredo Duno(59:00) Roch Cholowsky vs. Vahn Lackey —Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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With the start of a new month, it's time for us to do another comprehensive update of our MLB Top 100 Prospects rankings. On today's Prospect Podcast, Josh Norris, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper discuss some of the players who made significant moves up and also talk about why some other prospects moved down.(00:00) What's different about the June Top 100 update(08:00) Franklin Arias' rise(11:00) Josh Norris' bold proclamations about Ryan Sloan(14:45) Ethan Salas is healthy(16:50) Theo Gillen has made the leap(19:40) Mike Sirota does a lot of things very well(23:00) Three other prospects who are climbing(26:45) Walker Jenkins struggles to stay healthy(29:00) Max Clark is sliding a bit(31:00) Caleb Bonemer needs to work on off-speed pitches(32:30) Robby Snelling and Aidan Miller have injury issues(37:15) Three other prospects who slid(42:15) Three prospects who could join the list soonOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Who are the next wave of elite MLB prospects just outside the Top 25?In this episode, Tim Kanak (@fantasyaceball) and Owen Hurd (@Owen_FBB) continue their Memorial Day 2026 Top 50 MLB Prospect Rankings series, breaking down prospects #26 through #50. From high-upside teenage shortstops and frontline pitching prospects to dynasty baseball sleepers on the verge of a breakout, we cover the future stars every prospect and fantasy baseball fan needs to know.Whether you're a dynasty baseball manager, prospect junkie, scout, or simply trying to stay ahead of the next generation of MLB talent, this episode delivers deep scouting analysis, fantasy baseball insight, and long-term projections on some of baseball's most exciting young players.Prospects Covered (#26-50)#26 Sebastian Walcott, SS, Rangers#27 Ryan Sloan, SP, Mariners#28 A.J. Ewing, SS, Mets#29 Devin Fitz-Gerald, 2B/SS/3B, Nationals#30 Ralphy Velazquez, C/1B, Guardians#31 Dax Kilby, SS, Yankees#32 Josuar Gonzalez, SS, Giants#33 JoJo Parker, SS/3B, Blue Jays#34 Carlos Lagrange, SP, Yankees#35 Alfredo Duno, C/1B, Reds#36 Braden Montgomery, OF, White Sox#37 Bryce Eldridge, 1B, Giants#38 Travis Sykora, SP, Nationals#39 Robby Snelling, SP, Marlins#40 Ethan Salas, C/1B, Padres#41 Tyler Bremner, SP, Angels#42 Justin Gonzales, OF, Red Sox#43 Eric Hartman, OF, Braves#44 Wei-En Lin, SP, Athletics#45 Anthony Eyanson, SP, Red Sox#46 Theo Gillen, OF, Rays#47 Jarlin Susana, SP, Nationals#48 John Gil, SS, Braves#49 Nate George, OF, Orioles#50 Liam Doyle, SP, CardinalsIn This Episode⚾ Top pitching prospects to watch in 2026⚾ Future fantasy baseball stars and dynasty league targets⚾ Breakout candidates climbing prospect rankings⚾ MLB-ready bats vs. long-term developmental projects⚾ Power hitters, five-tool outfielders, and premium defenders⚾ Frontline starter upside and future ace projections⚾ Organizational development trends across baseball⚾ Which prospects could be Top 10 names by next seasonFeatured OrganizationsTexas Rangers • Seattle Mariners • New York Mets • Washington Nationals • Cleveland Guardians • New York Yankees • San Francisco Giants • Toronto Blue Jays • Cincinnati Reds • Chicago White Sox • Miami Marlins • San Diego Padres • Los Angeles Angels • Boston Red Sox • Atlanta Braves • Athletics • Tampa Bay Rays • Baltimore Orioles • St. Louis CardinalsFollow the hosts:
Padres Senior Advisor and former manager Bud Black joined Ben & Woods on Friar Friday for The Management Report! Listen here as Buddy gives his thoughts on the Padres' struggling offense and how he would manage superstars who were in a slump, how Ethan Salas is developing in the minor leagues, and MUCH more!
MLB Pipeline has just refreshed its Top 100 Prospects list, and Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff kick off the latest Pipeline Podcast by hashing out all the changes. Brewers shortstop Jesús Made succeeds Konnor Griffin as the No. 1 prospect, holding off Athletics shortstop Leo De Vries, and the guys also discuss players making huge jumps (such as Padres catcher Ethan Salas) and joining the list for the first time (including Orioles outfielder/first baseman Ike Irish). There's the usual Draft Talk as well, including Golden Spikes finalists who are intriguing prospects and the weekly Roch Watch. The podcast concludes with the usual question from the listener mailbag, this time about Reds infielder Edwin Arroyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dynasty Team plays Start, Sit and Cut for the three oldest active MLB stadiums: Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium. They dig into the injury news around the league and discusses what might be actionable in your leagues and draft and provide analysis the best players in the minors under the age of 20.Players Discussed: Nathan Flewelling, Ethan Salas, Rainiel Rodriguez, JoJo Parker, Xavier Neyens, Juan Sanchez, Josh Hammond, Cooper Flemming, Taitn Gray, Leo De Vries, Dax Kilby, Jesus Made, Josuar Gonzalez, Luis Pena, Jhonny Level, Kevin Alvarez, Angeibel Gomez, Justin Gonzales, Edward Florentino, Braylon Payne, Eric Hartman, Josiah Hartshorn, Nate George, Francisco Renteria, Elian Pena, Eli Willits, Luis Hernandez, Kendry Chourio, Argenis Cayama, Miguel Sime Jr., Johnny King, David Shields, Kevin DeFrank, Seth Hernandez, Cam Caminiti, Landon Harmon
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by wishing everyone a happy National Crouton Day to all who celebrate, and the guys talk about what makes a crouton good! Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys give an update on Padres top prospect Ethan Salas who hit ANOTHER home run yesterday, and the guys debate whether or not there's any chance the Padres could call him up this season, what the pros and cons of that move would be, and more! Listen here!
Ben and Carlos talk about the first significant in-season update to the 2026 Top 100 list. The two talk about a handful of 2025 draftees who are flipping the switch with strong starts to the season after questionable pro debuts in 2026. They talk about a few notable additions at the back of the list, including a handful of Rays prospects and Royals infielder Josh Hammond. They also talk about how electric Padres catcher Ethan Salas has been, and the consistent offensive production that Mets outfield AJ Ewing provides. —Time Stamps(1:00) Top 100 adjustments(4:00) Ethan Holliday, Tate Southisene, Kayson Cunningham(17:30) Ethan Salas(27:45) Josh Hammond (32:00) Rays risers(42:00) Emil Morales(45:00) AJ Ewing (47:30) Names close to the 100 who aren't quite there yet—Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Spencer Jones is mashing at Triple-A but doesn't have an obvious spot with the Yankees. Ethan Salas has bounced back in the Padres organization. Could AJ Ewing be with the Mets soon? Kade Anderson is demolishing Double-A. Robby Snelling could be up to start Friday for the Marlins. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fresh off of their Spring Training travels, capped off by seeing as many Spring Breakout games as possible, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff look back and ahead in this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. They kick things off by reviewing some of the best moments and performances from the third Spring Breakout, including Pirates phenom Seth Hernandez hitting 102.4 mph, Mariners right-hander Ryan Sloan tossing three perfect innings and Padres catcher Ethan Salas serving notice he's ready to jump back on the prospect scene. Then Jim sits down with Angels top prospect Tyler Bremner to talk about his Draft experience and getting ready for his first full season before the guys look ahead to Opening Day and where the Top 100 prospects are starting, including 20 making big league rosters. After a quick RochWatch -- the weekly update on top Draft prospect Roch Cholowsky -- they close things out with a Mailbag question about high school talent in this year's Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL West. We explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2026.Time Stamps(0:00) — Bryce Eldridge, Giants(9:15) — Ryan Waldschmidt, Diamondbacks(18:00) — Ethan Holliday, Rockies(27:25) — Ethan Salas, Padres(35:30) — Eduardo Quintero, DodgersOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy