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

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

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

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

In the Best of Mully & Haugh this week, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh celebrated newly elected Pope Leo XIV being from Chicago; Scott Merkin of MLB.com joined the show to discuss why the White Sox haven't yet called up slugger Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte; Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines and to preview rookie minicamp; Mully and Haugh discussed the Cubs' most pressing needs; and Baseball America writer Geoff Pontes joined the show to discuss his outlet's top 100 prospects list.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to break down the outlet's top 100 prospects list.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the news that the Cubs are set to promote top pitching prospect Cade Horton. Later, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joined the show to break down the outlet's top 100 prospects list.

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

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

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

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

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

This week Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking a deep dive into catching prospects. We have 13 catchers in the Baseball America Top 100. We try to figure out why we're swimming in backstops, the challenges in evaluating catchers and who to keep an eye on.(00:00) Welcome(01:30) Why Is It Hard To Evaluate Catchers? (06:30) Are You Looking For A Hitter Or A Glove First?(11:00) No Position Sees More Work And Improvement In Pro Ball(14:30) Who's The Best Defender?(15:15) Geoff's Catcher Pick To Click(20:20) Ethan Salas' Receiving Is Excellent(20:40) JJ's Catcher Pick To Click(21:10) Why Ethan Salas Is So Hard To Evaluate(25:20) Which Catching Prospect Has The Best Bat(28:20) Why Moises Ballesteros Impresses Us(33:25) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Rangers RHP David Davalillo(37:45) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: White Sox SS/3B Caleb BonemerOur 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 J.J. Cooper look at which MiLB teams are the most watchable, led by a Brewers' club.We also wonder how worried the Cubs and Nationals should be by a pair of rookies slow starts before Geoff highlights a fire-breathing Red Sox lefthander.Finally, J.J. and Geoff get on their Prospect Soapboxes to praise a trio of prospects who seem to be putting past struggles behind them.Time Stamps(00:00) What We're Seeing Watching MiLB Games(05:00) Who's The Most Interesting Team To Watch In The Minors(05:15) Carolina Mudcats(10:00) Hillsboro Hops(10:45) Everett AquaSox(11:30) Akron RubberDucks(14:00) How Worried Should We Be About Matt Shaw And Dylan Crews?(23:30) A Red Sox Lefty Who Looked Phenomenal This Week(27:30) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Druw Jones and Tommy Troy Are Looking Better(35:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Phillies RHP Griff McGarry, Geoff just can't quit him.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Fantasy Podcast returns this week and hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are playing a game of buy or sell. We cover some of the hottest breakouts in MLB over the first few weeks of the season and dig into whether it's worth buying or selling high. (1:30) Matt Shaw struggles early(7:00) Kyren Paris breakout buying or selling?(13:00) Ben Rice buying or selling?(21:00) Spencer Torkelson buying or selling?(28:00) Geraldo Perdomo buying and selling?(34:00) Will Corbin Carroll be a top three pick in 2026?(39:00) Nick Kurtz callup date?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 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball. Cam has an extensive background as a player and coach at the college and professional level and runs a baseball training company with his brother Chris. We brought Cam on to discuss the process of working with pitchers on their offseason training programs as well as the concept of pronation vs supination dominant profiles. Cam explains why he thinks those rigid buckets are a myth as well as a variety of reasons why. This is a must listen episode for pitching nerds and those looking to learn more about the training methods in the game today.(1:00) Sandwich Question(6:00) Take it or leave it Northeast edition.(11:00) The translation from player to coach(15:00) Onboarding clients for pitching training.(24:00) Pronation vs Supination myth.(31:00) Can you improve extension?(38:00) Jamie Arnold and his unique fastball, how far can he take it?(46:00) The impact of ABS on pitching development.(53:00) Can hitting catch up to pitching?(59:00) What's up with kick changeupOur 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 take an in-depth look at trying to answer the question of who is the best pitching prospect still in the minors, now that Roki Sasaki, Jackson Jobe and Chase Dollander are all in the majors.(00:00) Yes, we're crazy...or how to watch four MiLB games at once.(04:30) Who is the best pitching prospect still in the minors? Looking at the top candidates.(28:00) Non-Top 100 Prospects who could work into the conversation(39:00) Answering a listener question about the Red Sox-Brewers trade.(48:00) Prospect Soapboxes: JJ on Chandler Simpson, Geoff on Caden Scarborough.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 Jesús Cano react to Athletics No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz mashing in Triple-A and the updated Top 100 Prospects list.Is Reds No. 2 prospect Chase Burns the best pitching prospect in the minor leagues? Plus, we grade today's Red Sox/Brewers trade.Time Stamps(1:15) Nick Kurtz tops the Hot Sheet(10:30) April updates to the Top 100 Prospects list(16:30) Brewers trade Yophery Rodriguez to the Red Sox for Quinn Priester(22:45) Thoughts on Bryce Eldridge(23:20) Nestor German & J.T. Ginn(25:10) Geoff's thoughts on Chase Burns(28:20) Jesús' thoughts on Bubba ChandlerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We know you enjoyed the Prospect Deep Dives, so we're going to podcast about MLB Prospects every Wednesday. Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back from spring training trips, so we can't wait to share what we saw. (00:00) What's news this week (Nick Kurtz, Roman Anthony)(13:08) Prospect Deep Dive On Pirates OF Konnor Griffin(23:30) Prospect Deep Dive on Royals 1B Jac Caglianone(30:30) JJ is excited by Reds RP Luis Mey(35:00) Geoff is excited about Blue Jays OF Alan Roden(39:00) What we're looking forward to prospect wise this weekSupport 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 Carlos Collazo break down Baseball America's first Staff Draft of the 2025 cycle, which features righthander high school pitcher Seth Hernandez going No. 1 overall.Could a prep righty really go at the top? Which other candidates could go 1-1 with all the usual names scuffling?We also discuss Roki Sasaki's struggles to start his Dodgers career and Roman Anthony's hot start at Triple-A.Time Stamps(1:15) Could Seth Hernandez be the No. 1 overall pick? (8:30) Safest pick to go 1-1 (11:00) Other Staff Draft picks that stood out (12:30) Are we worried about Roki Sasaki? (19:35) Roman Anthony impresses earlySupport 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 react to the Red Sox bringing their No. 2 prospect Kristian Campbell aboard to start the season. Which other top prospects are starting the season in the major leagues?We also discuss breakout candidates this upcoming MLB season and take a look at what a path to relevancy looks like for the rudderless Marlins.(0:35) Standout players from J.J. & Geoff's spring training visits (5:00) Kristian Campbell makes the Opening Day Red Sox roster (13:30) Top shortstops (15:15) Breakout pitchers for 2025 (19:20) The struggling MarlinsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist. Operation Player Assist helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball.(2:00) Sandwich talk, best sandwich chain and Portillo's Italian Beefs.(7:00) Exposure Funnel's impact on opportunities(11:00) Rising costs of youth sports for coaches and players.(18:00) Operation Player Assist and what they provide.(24:00) Ramp up and lead time for the program.(29:00) Ease of the platform.(31:00) Success of the platformoperationplayerassist.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Dynasty Top 500 underwent it's first significant update of the season and hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are here to talk about it. On this week's show they discuss some of the risers and fallers on the list. As well as touching on a lots of recent injury news bound to impact dynasty managers. (1:00) Backfield action in Florida(2:30) Gerrit Cole news(4:00) Will Warren breakout(6:00) Grayson Rodriguez and George Kirby Injuries.(7:30) Are Strider and Eury Perez trade targets?(11:00) Francisco Alvarez injury.(15:00) Matt Shaw Breaks Camp(16:00) Young players rising up the ranks.(19:00) Chandler Simpson(21:00) Cam Smith surging(24:00) The Drake Baldwin question(28:00) Marco Luciano and Noelvi Marte down arrow players(31:00) Pitching breakoutsSupport 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, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun react to BA's MLB mock draft of 2025 featuring big league scout analysis for every pick. Are scouts concerned with Jace LaViolette's slow start? Is there a clear-cut No. 1 pick?We also preview the Top 500 dynasty ranking update dropping on the BA site Tuesday to get you ready for your fantasy draft. The discussion includes how to manage the recent pitching injuries to key names and which players have in-season momentum thanks to solid spring training performances.Time Stamps(1:00) Carlos breaks down his new mock draft(2:45) Why this year's draft is hard to predict(5:30) This draft has good depth(8:35) Where will Jace LaViolette go?(15:40) Updating the top 500 dynasty list(17:20) Hitters Geoff is high on for 2025(21:35) Pitchers Geoff is high on for 2025(26:20) Injuries to big-name playersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2025 Spring Breakout rosters have been announced, so Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper have gathered to help you get prepared for each and every game with looks at what top prospects and what lesser-know names you should pay attention to.(00:00) Which are the best Spring Breakout Games?/Rays-Red Sox and Reds-Brewers preview(06:13) Cubs-Dodgers Preview(08:45) Cardinals-Marlins Preview(12:40) Pirates-Phillies Preview(15:42) Nationals-Astros Preview(18:50) Padres-A's Preview(22:30) Mariners-Guardians Preview(25:40) Royals-D-Backs Preview(28:20) Twins-Blue Jays Preview(32:00) Yankees-Orioles Preview(35:00) Rangers-Giants Preview(38:40) Cubs-Angels Preview(41:40) Braves-Tigers Preview(44:50) Mets-Nationals Preview(47:20) Rockies-White Sox Preview(52:40) A little more Reds-Brewers talk(55:40) Other spring training thoughtsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're a few weeks into spring training and the early signs of breakouts are beginning to bloom. This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Baseball podcast we discuss a few names hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are targeting heading into 2025.(2:00) Chase DeLauter out 8-12 weeks(5:00) Luis Gil Lat Injury(7:00) Matt Vierling's injury opens up playing time for Jace Jung(8:30) Ryan Weathers(11:00) Brayan Rocchio(15:00) Casey Mize(18:00) Cristopher Sanchez(20:00) Will Warren(24:00) Kyle Hart(26:00) Victor RoblesSupport 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 Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham to discuss on the game's top farm system.Plus, we share our reactions to the Roman Anthony defense criticism to illustrate broader points about player evaluation and writing scouting reports for budding prospects.(1:00) Responding to the criticism of Roman Anthony's defense on Boston radio waves (8:25) Brian Abraham joins (9:25) How having a large wave of top prospects helps player development (10:00) How the Red Sox see the infield shaking out (16:30) Player development vs. scouting (18:30) Breakout Red Sox prospects to watch for 2025 (22:45) Is it bittersweet to watch traded prospects develop for other teams? (25:00) When Boston knew this class of prospects was specialSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Draft season is upon us and this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown Geoff's 2025 Tout Wars draft. They go through his strategy in the 15 team alternative categories league. This league uses on-base percentage over batting average as well as innings pitched and saves/holds.You can view the draft board HERE.(5:00) Tout Wars draft(10:00) Top three round plan(15:00) Going Greene(20:00) Jared Jones steal(25:00) Mason Miller and the closer run(30:00) First catcher too late?(35:00) Reliever run rounds 18-23Support 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 tease five outstanding prospects who could become baseball's top prospect in 2026.Plus, we dive into some early spring observations and standout performers, including Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson and Royals slugger Jac Caglianone.(1:00) Who could be the No. 1 prospect in 2026? (16:00) Chandler Simpson's hot spring training start (20:35) Zebby Matthews' chances for a rotation spot (22:55) Jackson Jobe's upgraded arsenal (23:50) Jack Leiter's improved velocity (24:35) Jac Caglianone's power is already translating to pro ball (25:30) Answering a viewer question about Jarlin SusanaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back to discuss the Orioles farm system. It may not be as deep as it was when it ranked as our No. 1 system in back-to-back years, but the top of this system still compares favorably with most other teams.(00:00) Why systems drop down the farm system rankings(01:20) How good could Samuel Basallo be?(11:00) Why Coby Mayo's bat could be as good as Basallo's.(20:00) Are there pitchers ready to help?(25:00) Sorting out the Orioles outfield depth(32:00) The state of the organization overall(41:00) Non Top-10 Prospects to watchOrioles Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2003-baltimore-orioles/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun dive into the Boston Red Sox conundrum: where to play Alex Bregman and how to avoid blocking the budding stars ready to burst onto the scene? Plus...(1:20) Is Kristian Campbell good enough to force Boston's hand? (13:00) The Orioles' org depth might not be as good as you think(21:00) Exit velocities in college baseball are out of control Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking about the Detroit Tigers farm system. The Tigers rank No. 2 in our current farm system talent rankings, which is the highest we have ever ranked the Tigers. (00:00) What's going right in Detroit(02:00) Digging into No. 1 prospect Jackson Jobe. What's his potential?(10:00) How difficult it was to pick between Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle at No. 2.(18:00) Catching is the strength of the system. Looking at Dillon Dingler and Thayron Liranzo(24:30) Does Josue Briceno have a chance to stick at catcher?(31:00) How the Tigers rebuilt(40:00) Three non-Top 10 Prospects to keep an eye on.Tigers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2009-detroit-tigers/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Minnesota Twins. After winning a playoff series in 2023, the Twins took a step back in 2024. Could a couple of potential star prospects return Minnesota to the postseason?(00:00) Why Walker Jenkins is the Twins best prospect in over a decade.(10:00) Why Emmanuel Rodriguez has a shot to be even better than Jenkins.(19:00) The Twins prospect depth, especially in the infield, could be a secret weapon.(25:00) Looking at the pitching depth(30:00) How spending and then pulling back on spending hurt the Twins(38:00) Injuries could derail all of this(41:00) Two non Top 10 Prospects to watchhttps://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2024-minnesota-twins/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Baseball America fantasy team of Geoff Pontes and Dylan White updated their Top 500 dynasty list earlier this week, and the hosts dive into some of the movement on the list. We explain our logic for the movement and the possible position battles brewing. (2:00) Jackson Jobe debuts a sinker and curveball(5:00) Kenley Jensen signs with the Angels(8:00) Rhett Lowder dealing with elbow soreness(11:00) Clayton Kershaw returns to the Dodgers(14:00) Red Sox closer battleBreak(18:30) Dodgers reliever signings and the impact on the Top 500(21:00) Cubs closer Ryan Pressly(24:00) Jeff Hoffman primary closer in Toronto(25:30) How does the Carlos Estevez impact Lucas Erceg's value(27:00) Chris Martin signs with Rangers, chances for saves this season?(28:30) Devin Williams trade impacts Luke Weaver's 2025 value(31:00) Braxton Garrett to miss all of 2025, could he be a good buy low for 2026 in dynasty?(33:00) Zach Neto to miss the beginning of the season.(35:00) Hyeseong Kim how many plate appearances can we expect?(37:00) Nathaniel Lowe jumps onto the list(40:30) Alex Bregman potential landing spotsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Astros farm system. Over the past decade, a steady stream of stars and solid contributors have kept Houston in playoff contention year after year. But is the system thinning out? We take a look.(00:00) How Cam Smith boosts the Astros' young talent.(03:30) What is Smith's most likely long-term position?(06:00) Lining up the hitting prospects behind Smith(10:00) What's the state of the organization at this point?(14:00) Why there's hope that the window isn't closing(18:00) Analyzing Jacob Melton, Zach Dezenzo and Brice Matthews(20:00) Where's the pitching?(27:00) Relying on later-round finds(31:00) Non top-10 prospects to watchAstros Top 30 Prospects With Scouting Reports:https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2010-houston-astros/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America's Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are talking about our recently released 2025 Farm System Talent Rankings. The Boston Red Sox rank No. 1 for the first time in the nearly 40 years of our farm system rankings. We talk about them, the other teams in contention for the top spot, how we build out our rankings and the teams at the bottom of the rankings.(00:00) How tough was the decision of who ranked No. 1?(02:00) Why the Red Sox rank No. 1(06:30) This is the best we've ever ranked the Tigers system(10:30) How much did Roki Sasaki push up the Dodgers' ranking?(14:00) Why did Roki Sasaki qualify for prospect rankings(20:00) Why the top of the Top 100 drives our rankings(22:00) Further explaining how valuations drive our rankings(28:00) Who are the deepest farm systems?(33:00) Looking at the back of the list, why the Astros avoided the basement(34:00) Examining the Angels farm system(39:00) Why the Braves rank near the bottom(43:00) Teams positioned to leap up the rankings in 2025Links: Driveline's Prospect Valuation model: https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/2019/02/prospect-valuation-much-top-prospects-worth-professional-baseball-teams/Our 2025 Farm System Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-rankings-for-all-30-teams/Top 30 Prospects for All 30 Organizations: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-top-prospects-for-every-team/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With spring training around the corner, Baseball America prospect writer Geoff Pontes joins the show to discuss why he's so high on Matt Shaw, who could be the Opening Day third baseman next month. The conversation with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic then gets into Cade Horton and whether the buzz is starting to fade around the top pitching prospect. Other hot topics include: what the Cubs gave up in the Kyle Tucker trade; whether Moises Ballesteros can catch; the club's scouting in Latin America; sleeper prospects at lower-level affiliates; and the Cubs' identity as an organization. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!

Geoff Pontes of Baseball America breaks down some of the top Yankees prospects that could make their way to the Bronx over the next few years. 1800 FlowersTo claim your Double your Roses offer, go to https://1800Flowers.com/ft Subscribe to PT on YouTube!Part of the Foul Territory Network

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Rockies farm system and the team's chances for 2025, 2026 and beyond. After acknowledging how difficult the task of winning in the NL West is, Geoff and JJ take a look at what the Rockies do well as well as what they need to do better. They take in-depth looks at the team's top two prospects: Chase Dollander and Charlie Condon before also discussing some of the team's other prospects.(00:00) Are the Rockies stuck in the basement?(03:00) The nightmare that is the NL West(05:30) What do the Rockies do well?(09:30) Too many half measures?(13:00) When is a realistic hope for the next surge?(16:30) The Rockies' best-ever pitching prospect?(18:30) Is Chase Dollander going to be able to survive Coors Field?(24:00) Charlie Condon's worrisome pro debut(29:00) Where does Condon fit defensively?(31:00) Some things to like about the farm system(36:00) A sleeper name to knowOur Sponsors:* Check out SelectQuote: https://selectquote.com/BASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"DodgerHeads" host Jeff Spiegel spoke with Geoff Pontes of Baseball America regarding their view of Roki Sasaki, Dalton Rushing's outlook and a potential underrated Los Angeles Dodgers prospect acquired in the Gavin Lux trade. ⚾️ New Dodgers bobbleheads: https://foco.vegb.net/3Peb5K ⚾️ Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/LXNAVa ⚾️ BreakingT: BreakingT.com/DodgerBlue ⚾️ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dodgerheads-by-dodgerblue-com/id1610389381  ⚾️ Twitter: @DodgerBlue1958 | https://twitter.com/dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Instagram: @DodgerBlue1958 | https://instagram.com/dodgerblue1958/ ⚾️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/Dodgerblue1958 ⚾️ Website: https://dodgerblue.com/ ⚾️ Watch parties: https://www.getplayback.com/room/dodgerblue1958 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are excited to talk about the Chicago Cubs prospects. They look at what the Cubs have produced lately, who could be ready to help soon and some of the strengths and weaknesses of the system.(00:00) Is the rebuild that wasn't called a rebuild nearing an end?(04:00) Where does this farm system now rate compared to other teams?(08:00) Do they need another pitcher?(11:00) Is Cade Horton ready to help?(17:30) How does Matt Shaw fit?(23:00) James Triantos talk(24:00) Owen Caissie made improvements(26:00) Can Kevin Alcantara find a spot?(30:00) Why we like Moises Ballesteros(36:00) A lower-level name to knowOur Sponsors:* Check out SelectQuote: https://selectquote.com/BASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our first Top 100 Prospect video could only get through the Top 10 Prospects in 45 minutes. So we're back for Part II, and now, we're focused on everything other than the Top 10. Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper all pick multiple prospects they expect to break out in 2025, as well as looking at some prospects who got mixed reviews when we received feedback from industry sources. And they end with a look at some non-Top 100 Prospects who could rise into the rankings.BA subscribers can see the full list here: https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2025-top-100-prospects/(00:00) Carlos Collazo's pick to pop is a Rangers shortstop(04:00) Geoff Pontes' breakout pick is a Brewers' teenager(08:00) JJ Cooper picks another Brewers' shortstop plus a Dodgers' slugger(11:00) Back to Geoff, who this time highlights an Astros third baseman(14:00) Carlos turns the spotlight to an A's first baseman(15:30) JJ's next pick to click is a Twins infielder(19:00) Looking at prospects outside the top 50, Geoff likes a Tigers' catcher(20:30) And Carlos is focused on a Braves catcher(23:00) JJ loves the best defensive first baseman in the minors, who can also hit(29:00) Switching to polarizing prospects, Carlos lays out the case for a Pirates pitcher(30:00) And Carlos also talks about a Royals slugger(31:00) Geoff wonders which Nationals prospect ends up as the better pitcher(33:00) JJ cheats briefly on the category by spotlighting a Yankees shortstop added to the Top 100 by near-unanimous positive feedback.(34:00) And then JJ returns to polarizing prospects with a Phillies outfielder(38:00) Why we ask you to read the scouting reports(41:00) Geoff's pick to click who isn't currently a Top 100 Prospect(43:00) Carlos' off-the-100 pick is a Reds first baseman(46:00) JJ finishes by talking about a pair of Rays prospects who could climb onto the Top 100.Our Sponsors:* Check out SelectQuote: https://selectquote.com/BASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time!The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings have been released, and Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are excited to talk about them. We had too much good stuff to fit into one show, so we're doing two. This first show dives into who is No. 1 and why, other candidates for No. 1. We also make the case for other Top 10 Prospects who could end up being the best of the group and how this is the year of the pitcher.(00:00) Why Roki Sasaki is No. 1(11:00) Would Roman Anthony fit as a No. 1?(15:00) How does Roman Anthony compare to other recent No. 1s?(18:00) Who else in the top 10 could end up as the best player in the Top 100?(30:00) Is this top 10 thinner than normal?(35:00) Who is the most fascinating player in the Top 100?(37:00) Why Bubba Chandler has leapt up the rankingsOur Sponsors:* Check out SelectQuote: https://selectquote.com/BASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Cardinals farm system, what it's produced lately, where it's going and some of the prospects to watch. They also take a look at what Chaim Bloom will be tasked to do as St. Louis heads into the 2025 season.(00:00) What's gone wrong for a very successful franchise?(02:00) Self-evaluation has been a problem(05:00) The Cardinals Way and the advantages it gave St. Louis(06:30) What's happened with recent you big league talent?(10:00) Is there a spot for Victor Scott II?(13:00) How Chaim Bloom's strengths fit what St. Louis needs(17:00) The Cardinals pitching approach is being adjusted(22:00) Where is the pitching going?(25:00) What are realistic goals for 2025?(27:00) How good is JJ Wetherholt?(29:00) Why third base is likely Wetherholt's home(31:00) A DSL prospect you need to know(34:00) Quinn Mathews' advantage over most young pitching prospectsOur Sponsors:* Check out SelectQuote: https://selectquote.com/BASupport 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, Geoff Pontes and Scout Braun welcome Orioles prospect Coby Mayo.We also dive into new Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki's comparison to Shohei Ohtani and discuss why LA's reign may continue in an upcoming draft. Plus, we give a preview of the all-new Top 100 prospects list set to debut on Wednesday.Time Stamps(1:00) 2025 Top 100 prospects list debuts on Wednesday(1:40) Roki Sasaki joins the Dodgers and comparing him to Shohei Ohtani(12:30) Coby Mayo joins(23:10) Previewing the new Top 100 listOur Sponsors:* Check out SelectQuote: https://selectquote.com/BASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The minor leagues have had a lot of change take place in recent years and it has had an effect on the game both positively and negatively. Shrinking the number of teams and levels, rule changes and experiments and team development philosophies have all had a huge impact on the product at the major league level.Greg (@greghoogkamp) talks with Matt (mdthomp_plive) and Geoff Pontes (@geoffpontesba) of Baseball America (and former PLive founder) talk about what has taken place and the implications for the game and for dynasty.How Prospects Live came to be 6 years agoBob Ueker memories and Roki Sasaki updateNews at PLiveState of the Minor LeaguesOutlining the changes (league structure, player pay, union, housing etc)Rule changes (pitch clock, shifting, bigger bases, pickoffs/stepoffs), three batter minimum, automatic runner, different baseballs, ABS Challenge system etcHow teams use their affiliates for developmentPitching developmentWhat does the future hold for the Minor Leagues (Diamond Baseball Holdings, MiLB CBA, MiLB Professional Development License)How should dynasty mangers use their minor league systems based on this discussion?

It's officially prospect ranking season at Baseball America and the fantasy team is jumping into the mix with their Top Prospects For Fantasy list. Hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes discuss the names their most excited about in 2025.(3:00) Sasaki finalists, how would each location impact his future value.(8:00) Roki Sasaki vs Roman Anthony vs Kristian Campbell(12:00) Prospects we must have in 2025(13:00) Emmanuel Rodriguez(16:00) Jesus Made(18:00) Bryce Eldridge(21:00) Bubba Chandler(25:00) Christian Moore(27:00) Jarlin Susana(29:00) Alejandro Rosario(31:00) Luis PeralesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A revealing moment for the Cardinals and all who evaluate or rank their prospects came in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft. With the 18th pick, the Cardinals went straight back to their sweet spot and chose Michael McGreevy, a right-handed pitcher out of UC-Santa Barbara and straight from central casting. He fit the profile of the pitcher the Cardinals had taken many times before. McGreevy has elbowed his way into the Cardinals' plans for their starting rotation less than four years later. All around the pick, the game and how rivals evaluated pitching was changing. That's the description Baseball America prospects writer Geoff Pontes provides in a brand new episode of the Best Podcast in Baseball with host and Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold. Pontes is fresh off ranking the Cardinals' top 10 prospects for the industry's leading prospect magazine, and he joins the podcast hours after finishing the organization's top 30 prospects for Baseball America's Handbook. That indispensable rite of spring training is more of a guidebook this season for Cardinals' fans as it will show them where the Cardinals begin this reinvestment in player development -- and how far they have to go. Pontes discusses how chose between 2024 first-round pick JJ Wetherholt and 2024 BA Pitcher of the Year Quinn Mathews for the Cardinals' No. 1 prospect. He provides insight on two names to know, rising electric talent Yairo Padilla, a shortstop and one of the youngest players at his or any level, and catcher/slugger Rainiel Rodriguez, who had 10 home runs and a 1.145 OPS in 41 games this past summer for the Cardinals' academy team in the Dominican Republic. Pontes describes how the Cardinals fell behind on pitching development while staying ahead of other teams with how they approached hitters. The Cardinals have produced a steady stream of contributing hitters, either for them or other teams, but the podcast explores how they've been unable to launch one thing: a tent-pole hitter for the lineup. Within Pontes' top 10 from the Cardinals system, there are four hitters in the top eight, and could one of them (Wetherholt, Chase Davis) be that talent? Pontes offers his sleeper prospect within the organization and what Cardinals are likely to be top 100 talents in all of the minors, with Wetherholt likely headed for the top 30. Located in Massachusetts, Pontes saw how Chaim Bloom revived Boston's pitching pipeline, even if he's no longer there to benefit from it, and details how the Cardinals are ahead of the Red Sox and could see the same improvement under Bloom's leadership. Pontes gives details on where the Cardinals can improve, and toward the end of the podcast the conversation arrives at the crux of the Cardinals' "reset": How they got there. What was the tell in the 2021 draft. How they up to pace, and how fast. Two pitchers might offer early indications of the direction the Cardinals are headed and the improvements afoot: right-hander Tekoah Roby and lefty Cooper Hjerpe. They rank Nos. 6 and 7, respectively, in Pontes' top 10 for the Cardinals system. Both have upside, and Pontes is bullish on one of them -- especially as the Cardinals modernize their approach to pitching around him. The Best Podcast in Baseball is sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis and it's a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. It is available wherever you get your podcasts, from iTunes to Spotify, to right there on the StlToday.com web site. Happy holidays and here's to a healthy start to a new year.