Podcast appearances and mentions of geoff pontes

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

We've got the Rule 5 Fever. Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are a day late this week, but it's for a good reason, as we were busy all day Tuesday working on the 40-man roster protection deadline and doing our early Rule 5 draft preview work. We talk about that and discuss the Orioles-Angels trade that saw Grayson Rodriguez and Taylor Ward swap coasts.(00:00) Jumping right in, a Rule 5 name to watch(10:00) Explaining Rule 5 rules as well as what the 40-man roster deadline is about(16:00) Trends we noticed in 40-man roster additions(19:00) Why the fireballing Class A pitcher doesn't get picked any more(23:00) Traits to look for when trolling for Rule 5 picks(28:30) It was a bad year for first round picks being protected, especially for one team(32:00) Two teams with perfect first round protection records recently(34:00) A few sneaky things to look for in the Rule 5 draft(38:00) Analyzing the Grayson Rodriguez-Taylor Ward tradeRule 5 Draft Preview: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-rule-5-draft-preview-top-players-to-know/Get 15% off The Perfect Jean with the code FOUL15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/FOUL15 #theperfectjeanpodOur 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

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.

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler and Geoff Pontes discuss a number of topics, including the Dodgers' new top 10, Tuesday's 40-man roster deadline and the Brewers' unique strategy for finding value later in the MLB Draft.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:00) Digging into Ben's story on the Brewers' unorthodox draft strategy (12:00) 40-man roster deadline—what should we expect Tuesday? (15:45) Which traits will teams want to target in the Rule 5 draft? (20:00) Dodgers Top 10 Prospects—how does LA keep doing it?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

We're talking catcher talk today, the most exciting of fantasy position groups! Forgive our sarcasm font! This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk catchers in the first installment of their positional rankings. Before we get into catchers we talk a trio of talented NPB imports and their potential FYPD rankings.(2:00) Munetaka Murakami(11:00) Tatsuya Imai(21:00) Kazuma Okamoto(27:00) Cal Raleigh No.1 no debates.(29:00) Samuel Basallo and his aggressive ranking.(31:00) Ben Rice full time at bats and the upside potential.(34:00) Agustin Ramirez and the tale of two halves.(36:00) Reasons behind the aggressive Rainiel Rodriguez ranking.(37:00) Dylan's target of Francisco Alvarez.(39:00) Geoff's target of Adley Rutschman(42:00) Why we're fading Hunter Goodman.Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.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

This week in another edition of our Fix It series, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at the Pittsburgh Pirates. We are much more bullish about the Pirates turnaround, although we also get into why Pirates fans understandably are skeptical.(0:00) Have Any Fans Suffered More Than Pirates Fans?(5:00) Ownership Has To Do Better(7:00) Paul Skenes Is A Great Start For Any Team(9:00) Strengths And Weaknesses Of The MLB Team(13:00) With Bubba Chandler Arriving, This Rotation Is Stacked(18:00) Hitting Development Has To Take A Step Forward(21:30) What's Termarr Johnson's Potential?(27:00) Why We Are Optimistic(28:30) Konnor Griffin Can Be A Star(30:00) It's Hard To Not Win If You Have Two Stars(37:00) Trying To Figure Out The Rest Of The Lineup(39:00) Spend Some Money(45:00) Bold PredictionsCheck out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.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

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun discuss scouting reports for star Japanese players being posted to MLB, including Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto and Tatsuya Imai.Later, we talk about the Pirates Top 10 Prospects that debuted Monday and some Arizona Fall League players who have stood out this season in the desert.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:05) How will Munetaka Murakami translate to MLB? (4:10) Murakami's potential swing issues (6:00) Scouting Kazuma Okamoto (8:50) How much money will Tatsuya Imai will get? (14:30) Pirates Top 10 prospects for 2026: Depth behind Konnor Griffin & Termarr Johnson (22:45) Max Anderson's great AFL season (24:30) The return of Daniel Espino (26:00) More AFL pitchers who have stood outOur 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

In the second of our Fix It series, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Rockies' struggles as an organization. What can be done and how long will it take to turn this team around?(00:00) The Latest News Is Not Good(04:30) The Biggest Problem Is An Ownership Issue(13:30) The Rockies Need To Catch Up In Player Development(22:00) Colorado Needs To Start Over In Acquiring And Developing Pitchers(29:15) Stop Drafting So Many Power Corner Bats, Get Some Hit-First Middle InfieldersOur 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 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

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at the Washington Nationals' rebuild. It's failed so far, as Mike Rizzo is out and Paul Toboni is the new GM. What can the new leadership do, and where are some areas for quick improvements? We take a look.(00:00) We're Groggy, Blame The World Series(04:45) What Are The Nationals' Strengths?(12:20) Improving MLB Player Development(14:50) They Need To Draft More College Pitchers(19:45) Improve Contact Skills For MiLB Hitters(25:30) Can The Nats Develop Toolsy Hitters?(28:00) Spend More Money!(36:00) Why We'll Remember Game Three For Quite A While(43:00) Shohei Ohtani Could Break A Number Of RecordsBA's MiLB Stuff+ Pitching Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-pitching-rankings/BA's MiLB Hit+ Hitting Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-hitting-rankings/Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For a special edition of the Baseball America Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look back at some of the stars of this year's World Series and remember what they were like as prospects.(00:00) How many players on World Series rosters were Top 100 or team Top 30 prospects?(07:00) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has lived up to every expectation about his bat(18:40) Remembering Shohei Ohtani as a prospect and how he's exceeded expectations(36:30) The Dodgers have built a rotation to dominate the postseason(45:30) How the Blue Jays have improved their development(57:00) Our thoughts on the World Series matchupGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White review where prospects are being drafted in early NFBC Draft Champions leagues. We go player by player and discuss the prospects getting drafted at catcher and the infield positions.(8:00) Samuel Basallo(11:00) Carter Jensen(14:00) Joe Mack and Jeferson Quero(17:00) Sal Stewart(20:00) Bryce Eldridge(23:00) CJ Kayfus(26:00) Luke Keaschall(30:00) Travis Bazzana(33:00) JJ Wetherholt(37:00) Kevin McGonigle and Konnor Griffin(40:00) Remaining Shortstop prospectsSurfsharkGo to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper discuss which organizations stood out in our Hit+ and Stuff+ metrics. We have sourced the pitch and hit tracking data from all levels of the minors to put together the overall organization rankings from 1 to 30.(00:00) Explaining Hit+ and Stuff+(13:35) Why the Dodgers rank so well(21:30) The Orioles rank very high in pitching stuff(31:15) What the Red Sox and Blue Jays are doing(32:00) The Mets MiLB pitching is becoming a juggernaut(37:30) The Tigers hitting has kept improving(40:00) Why the Rockies and Nationals have ways to improveStuff+ Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-pitching-rankings/Hit+ Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-hitting-rankings/Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Twins prospect Brandon Winokur to the show.We also dive into BA's recent farm system Statcast rankings. Can you guess which organization sits atop both the hitting and pitching lists?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:30) Statcast farm system rankings—how does Hit+ work? (3:00) Dodgers rank No. 1 in our hitting ranks, plus other teams that stand out (9:00) When will Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark make their MLB debuts? (11:00) Brandon Winokur joins (12:45) Brandon's experience in the AFL (17:20) Big-bodied shortstops that Brandon looks up to (18:40) Describing his offensive approach this season (23:15) Dodgers rank No. 1 in our pitching ranks, plus other teams that stand outOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper talk a whole lot about pitcher's velocity. We discuss why it's the key to MLB success, and we look at which MiLB pitchers throw the hardest and have the nastiest stuff.(00:00) Why we love velocity(05:00) A new study finds MLB SPs who throw harder not only have more success, they also have longer careers(20:00) Looking at which MiLB pitchers threw 100 mph in 2025.(31:10) MiLB Stuff Leaders(44:00) Prospect SoapboxesLinks: MiLB Stuff Leaders: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-150-minor-league-stuff-leaders-for-2025/The MiLB Pitchers Who Threw 100 MPH In 2025: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/all-125-mlb-prospects-who-threw-100-mph-in-the-minor-leagues-in-2025/MLB SPs Who Have Long Careers Throw Hard: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/to-have-a-lengthy-mlb-career-pitchers-need-to-throw-hard/Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dig into a host of underrated prospects. We talk about some hitters and pitchers with traits to target in fantasy baseball. We use their underlying data and our internal models to identify some sleepers for your offseason target lists. (1:00) Recapping our 2025 Fantasy Seasons(5:00) Playoffs under way(12:00) Ethan Frey(14:00) Juneiker Caceres(17:00) Wei-En Lin(22:00) Trey Gibson(25:00) Deniel Ortiz(29:00) Hendry MendezOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My guest this week is Baseball America's Geoff Pontes, who digs into the data to look at some of the best pitching breakouts of the season on the Giants' farm. We also play a little game of “Prospect Showdowns,” stacking up Keyner Martinez vs Argenis Cayama, and Luis de la Torre vs Jacob Bresnahan in a ranking game. Geoff does incredible work at Baseball America, especially digging into the metrics, and he's always a fun guy to talk ball with.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

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

Pirates SS Konnor Griffin is Baseball America's 2025 MiLB Player of the Year, as we announced on the Hot Sheet show. In today's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and J.J. Cooper try to explain what stands out about Konnor Griffin, and why he's the best prospect in baseball.Time Stamps(00:00) How fortunate we were to see Konnor Griffin play(02:45) How tough a decision was it?(08:45) What made Konnor Griffin's season special?(16:45) Our impressions of Konnor Griffin from watching him play(26:45) Does Griffin compare to past MiLB POYs like Gunnar Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr.?(36:30) The way too hot comp we're hesitant to bring up?(43:00) Prospect Soapboxeshttps://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/konnor-griffin-baseball-americas-2025-minor-league-player-of-the-year/https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-milb-player-of-the-year-race-presented-plenty-of-options/https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-konnor-griffin-compares-to-every-baseball-america-milb-player-of-the-year-since-1981/Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and and Scott Braun are joined by a very special guest: 2025 Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year Konnor Griffin.We talk to the Pirates shortstop about his breakout 2025 campaign, swing changes, the potential for future success in Pittsburgh and a lot more.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:45) Kevin McGonigle didn't win POY... but he was still really good (7:30) The same goes for Jonah Tong (13:00) Answering a viewer question about Caleb Bonemer (15:40) 2025 MiLB Player of the Year Konnor Griffin joins the show (18:00) What adjustments did Griffin make to break out in 2025? (21:20) Spring training benefits and his position (25:20) Griffin's favorite player growing up (26:15) Griffin's relationship with Paul Skenes & the future in PittsburghOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jesús Cano discuss some exciting recent callups in the Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage and the Giants' Bryce Eldridge.We also discuss rookies that have stood out this season. Who are the rookie of the year candidates? Which rookies will succeed long term?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:05) Breaking down Trey Yesavage's callup to the Blue Jays (5:45) Can Yesavage factor into Toronto's postseason plans? (8:30) Breaking down Bryce Eldridge's callup to the Giants (11:30) Eldridge's mammoth power (15:50) Nick Kurtz's impressive rookie season (18:50) Cade Horton's overshadowed rookie production (22:10) Colson Montgomery's surprising showing in MLB (24:05) Connelly Early's dominant Red Sox debutOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tim Kanak (@fanatsyaceball) and Geoff Pontes (@GeoffPontesBA) discuss Tim's updated Top 150 Prospects (25-1)! | Episode 257Please subscribe to the podcast (the Fantasy Aceball Podcast) and to YouTube channel (@TheTimkanak) for more fantasy baseball information and visit Fantasy Pros to read more of Tim's other content related to rankings, fScores and fantasy advice.Please rate and review the podcast and follow Tim on X (@fantasyaceball) and on YouTube (@TheTimkanak) for more great content!

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some pitching myths that have been busted, and what teams know nowadays.(00:00) Geoff is working on a pitching project(06:00) Velocity can be taught and developed(16:00) JJ goes on a rant about how pitchers are throwing harder. It's not just the radar guns.(27:30) With changeups movement matters as much as velocity separation(34:00) Don't focus on individual pitch quality, focus on the quality of the entire arsenal.(41:00) Extension is a thing, but it's only some times a thing.(46:00) Learning to throw harder doesn't mean you will be wilder(55:30) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Rays RHP Brody Hopkins(59:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Mets 3B/1B Jacob ReimerGo to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code FOUL: at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks!Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun discuss a number of pitching prospects, including the Phillies' Andrew Painter and his struggles and the rise of arms in the Marlins' system.We also break down the transfer portal conundrum faced by today's college baseball coaches.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:30) What's holding Andrew Painter back this season? (10:00) The rise of the Marlins' system (12:00) Robby Snelling's rebound & Thomas White's progress (15:00) Marlins' depth of pitching in the DSL (18:15) Portal tampering in college baseballOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ian is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to breakdown all things Payton Tolle! They do a deep dive into Tolle's journey to the majors and his MLB debut and after that discuss what the future looks like for him and where he ranks on the list of top left-handed pitching prospects in all of baseball. Finally, Ian wraps the show up by going through the latest transactions. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com. Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects (All 3 are the same on Bluesky as well) Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon!  

September callup season is almost upon us, so on this week's prospect podcast, Geoff Pontes and Mark Chiarelli dive into their wish list of potential callups that could impact the 2025 postseason. The guys start with Tuesday's news that the Mets are adding Jonah Tong into their rotation, then springboard into other coveted prospects they'd love to see, however unlikely it may be. The guys close out the show by looking at a pair of players, Kristian Campbell and Roki Sasaki, who ranked among the top five prospects in baseball entering the season, but are far from locks to impact October.(2:30) Jonah Tong, Mets(15:00) Payton Tolle, Red Sox(22:00) Kevin McGonigle & Max Clark, Tigers(38:00) Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays(46:00) Andrew Painter & Justin Crawford, Phillies(59:00) Kristian Campbell, Red Sox(1:10:00) Roki Sasaki, DodgersFor 20% off your first Fair Harbor purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner welcome Rays No. 5 prospect Brody Hopkins.We also discuss which pitching prospects excite us ahead of possible September callups ad why Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo's extension is a possible loophole MLB teams are exploiting.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Brody Hopkins joins (11:30) Unpacking the Samuel Basallo extension—is it trouble for MLB/MLBPA? (20:45) Could we see Jonah Tong called up this season?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Detroit Tigers completed a 5-1 record during their six-game homestand at Comerica Park, highlighted by a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros and Riley Greene's 30th home run in a clutch moment against the Kansas City Royals. On this "Days of Roar" episode, Evan Petzold is joined by Chris Brown of "Tigers Minor League Report." We dig into the Big 2: How did the Tigers bounce back from their 1-12 slump in July, and what could the bullpen look like with rehabbing pitchers Alex Cobb and José Urquidy in new roles? Later, Baseball America prospect writer Geoff Pontes joins the show for a deep dive into Tigers No. 1 prospect Kevin McGonigle, whom he compares to Jose Altuve. As for the Tigers in the big leagues, Petzold and Brown tackle more bullpen questions, injury updates on Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling and Paul Sewald, and a 2026 conversation about Vierling. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, JJ Cooper and Mark Chiarelli take a look at some Top 100 hitting prospects who are extremely low risk, and some who have a flaw that could trip them up. And Mark takes a look at what's going on with Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler. Plus Prospect Soapboxes.(00:00) When we talk about risk with hitting prospects, what are we looking at? How Has It Changed?(04:00) Why Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle checks so many boxes as a prospect(16:25) Cardinals SS JJ Wetherholt has very few risk factors(18:00) Royals C Carter Jensen does a lot of things very well as a hitter(21:35) Tigers CF Max Clark has bat control, makes good swing decisions and hits the ball hard.(30:00) What makes a hitter a very risky prospect to develop?(37:00) Spencer Jones and Tony Blanco are examples of massive power with contact concerns(41:15) Jordan Lawlar is risky in a different way(44:00) New Minnesota Twin Eduardo Tait has one concerning flaw (47:20) What's going on with Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler? How has his prospect status changed?(55:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Cardinals OF Joshua Baez(59:50) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Marlins OF Luis Cova(1:01:55) Mark's Prospect Soapbox: A's SS Edgar MonteroRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/foul! #rulapodOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to discuss Trey Yesavage heading to Triple-A, the plan for Shane Bieber and Teoscar Hernandez revealing how close he was to re-signing with the Blue Jays. Geoff Pontes (25:50) of Baseball America discusses Toronto's top 30 prospects, including a player few have heard of that's garnering attention. Travis Sawchik (51:38) of Driveline Baseball breaks down his recent piece on hitters featuring various types of swings and Bieber's potential with Toronto. Lastly, Meghan Montemurro (1:15:09) of the Chicago Tribune previews the Cubs as they begin a 3-game set vs. Toronto at the Rogers Centre. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun discuss the latest updates to the Top 100 prospects list, including which big names rose and fell in the last major update during the 2025 season.We also dive into seeing 16-year-olds pitching with upper-90s velos and question the direction of pitching health in the sport before talking about the Mets' recent promotions.Time Stamp(0:30) The latest Top 100 Prospects update is here(10:40) Are teenage players throwing too hard?(21:15) Mets promote four players to Triple-AOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look at three teams that sold at the deadline. We peer into the crystal ball to look at their hopes for 2026 and beyond.(00:00) Analysing The Baltimore Orioles (15:50) Analysing The Minnesota Twins(31:30) Analyzing The Pittsburgh Pirates(46:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox (Victor Arias)(49:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox (Bo Davidson)Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://joinbilt.com/FOUL.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun discuss our favorite and most puzzling trade deadline hauls now that the dust has settled. That includes why the Padres, A's and Twins all did well, and two big-market contenders who didn't do enough. The guys then close by specifically dive deep on the A's and Giants' performances at the deadline, and the trajectory of both organizations. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AJ Preller has done it again. The Padres landed A's closer Mason Miller and LHP JP Sears for a package of prospects headlined by Leo De Vries, the No. 5 prospect in baseball. J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and Jesús Cano jumped on YouTube to discuss the ramifications of the deal, including whether this was the best possible package De Vries could've netted, plus answered some fan questions. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America managing editor JJ Cooper, prospect writer Geoff Pontes and national college reporter Jacob Rudner recap a thrilling 2025 MLB trade deadline. They talk winners and losers, react to the Padres-A's blockbuster that saw A's closer Mason Miller and San Diego top prospect Leodalis De Vries, among others, change uniforms, and much more.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff joins the show to break down the Cardinals return from the Helsley trade, and why he likes the acquisition of Jesus Baez. Plus, Geoff talks about Blaze Jordan, who was acquired in the Steven Matz trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at prospects who got off to awful starts, but have turned it around in the past two months. And we also look at prospects who were off to fast starts, but have seen their seasons start to get derailed in June and July.Prospects Who Are Turning It Around(01:00) Colson Montgomery, White Sox(07:40) George Wolkow, White Sox(14:30) Tyler Locklear, Mariners(21:30) Dante Nori, PhilliesProspects Who Have Started To Struggle(24:45) Arjun Nimmala, Blue Jays(30:20) Franklin Arias, Red Sox(34:30) Bryce Eldridge, Giants(38:45) Xavier Isaac, RaysProspect Soapboxes(43:50) Forrest Whitley, Rays(48:20) Jaxon Wiggins, CubsGo to https://Superpower.com and use code FOUL to get $50 off your annual Superpower subscription. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodSupport 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, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun talk all things MLB trade deadline.We discuss Spencer Jones' hot streak and wonder if he could be moved before Thursday's trade deadline. We also break down the latest Top 100 Prospects list update, which features Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin taking over the No. 1 spot.Time Stamps(1:00) Signing deadline for the MLB Draft (2:30) Spencer Jones (8:20) Thomas White's big-time performance (12:15) Top 100 updates and the new No. 1 prospect (20:30) Answering viewer questions about potential tradesWe stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some of the prospects, buyers and sellers that could make news over the next week and a half until the MLB Trade Deadline.(00:00) JJ feels bad for what he did last week(09:00) Will a Top 100 Prospect be traded?(11:30) Will A Top 25(ish) Prospect be traded?(16:00) Analyzing a viewer's Reds-Red Sox trade proposal(18:45) Why the Cubs should be aggressive(21:45) Do the Dodgers or Cubs have better trade ammo to land pitching?(26:30) A Dodgers pitching prospect to watch(28:00) Would you trade Yankees prospect Spencer Jones in a deal?(36:30) Would you trade Phillies prospect Justin Crawford in a deal?(43:00) What would you do if you were running the Mariners?(47:00) What would you do if you were running the Brewers?(55:30) Which AL East team will help themselves the most?(1:00:00) Analyzing a viewer's Rays-Guardians trade proposal(1:04:00) What would you do if you ran the Guardians?(1:09:15) What would you do if you ran the Braves?(1:19:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Jace LaViolette(1:27:00) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Nate GeorgeTry Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun look back on the 2025 MLB Draft and look ahead to the 2026 player crop.We also discuss which top prospects are blocked at the big league level and might be on the move at the trade deadline.Time Stamps(0:45) Draft picks that have signed already (4:30) Did the Nationals make the right pick at 1-1 (6:45) The Angels' Tyler Bremner pick (9:30) The Orioles' draft class (13:00) Will a 2025 draft pick make the big leagues in 2025? (16:00) The Braves' draft class (17:15) Looking ahead to 2026 (21:45) Do the Angels move pitchers quickly? (23:00) Blocked MLB prospects (27:15) Could a team trade for Jordan Lawlar?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BASEBALL for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

Special episode this week as Ian is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to preview the upcoming MLB Draft! We hit on a range of draft topics including the strengths and weaknesses of the class, how it compares to last year and who could fall from the top 10 to the Red Sox. Geoff also discussed why former Red Sox draftee Gavin Kilen is an intriguing target for Boston, what happened to Jace LaViolette this year and what the catching crop looks like. Before that, we also hit on a few other topics including the Futures Game rosters which feature Jhostynxon Garcia and the new Baseball America Top 100! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com. Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects (All 3 are the same on Bluesky as well) Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon!  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eno is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to talk about some of the upcoming prospects to look for soon in the big leagues and some names that are making a push to get into the upcoming Top 100 list. Also, Eno breaks down some of the big news of the day and talks about some Weekend Waiver picks to click.Rundown1:20- Rays Option Chandler Simpson2:20- Marlins designate Ronny Simon & Matt Mervis4:20- Marlins call up Heriberto Hernandez4:59- AJ Smith Shawver goes on the 60 day IL5:22- Mike Trout is Back6:46- Dodgers trade for Alexis Diaz9:50- Yankees change positions for a few players12:22- Royals release Hunter Renfroe12:40- Jordan Lawlar sent down by the D-backs14:08- Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joins us15:48- Prospects to look out for soon in the big leagues41:20- Potential Top 100 additions50:55- Weekend WaiversFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Eno SarrisWith: Geoff PontesExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.