Podcasts about Minor League Baseball

Episode 437: Major changes to the Major League Baseball draft system could be on the horizon with the new CBA. The league is deciding whether to include new draft eligibility rules that would cut out all high school players from being drafted. Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler break down the pros and cons of such a radical change, the ramifications it would have across Minor League Baseball, and the substantial boost college baseball would receive if it happens. The guys dive deep into the draft with one of the best interviews in Baseball is Dead history. Projected top-5 pick Jackson Flora joins the show for a great conversation about his draft process, his favorite team growing up, and an all-time answer to the show's patented final question for guests. The crew also discusses Tarik Skubal's return from injury and what his trade sweepstakes look like with just a few weeks left before the deadline. They also break down the most polarizing player in baseball right now: Dalton Rushing. Dive deep with Baseball is Dead and get ready for another loaded weekend of baseball action. 00:00:00 - Jared Returns From MLB Combine 00:03:05 - Last Year For High School Players to be Draft Eligible?  00:31:21 - The Rise of College Baseball at the Cost of Minor League Baseball  00:49:50 - Jackson Flora Joins BID  01:31:57 - Tarik Skubal Sweepstakes Update 01:37:18 - Paul Goldschmidt's Resurgence  01:39:21 - What Team Becomes The Scariest With Tarik Skubal?  01:43:43 - Another Yankees Cake Walk Through the AL? 01:48:36 - The Most Polarizing Player in Baseball: Dalton Rushing 01:55:08 - Family Feud  02:26:20 - Sign Up For The BID Patreon 02:30:21 - Award-Winning Nugs  02:37:18 -  Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who were the biggest prospect standouts of Week 12 of the 2026 MiLB season?In this episode, Tim Kanak (@FantasyAceball) breaks down his T-10 MLB Prospects of the Week, spotlighting the hottest performers across Minor League Baseball — from upper-level bats on the doorstep of the majors to breakout arms and under-the-radar risers making serious noise throughout the minors.This week's list features a loaded mix of impact power bats, fast-rising pitching prospects, dynasty baseball targets, and deep sleepers that fantasy managers and prospect junkies need to know.1. Joshua Baez, OF, CardinalsOne of the loudest toolsy bats in the minors had a monster week, launching five home runs — including a four-homer game — while continuing to show the kind of power/speed upside that can turn him into a true breakout dynasty asset.2. Brandon White, SP, MarlinsWhite continued his breakout campaign with 11 strikeouts and no walks over 7 scoreless innings at AAA. The improved command, velocity, and sharper secondaries are making him a legitimate name to watch in both redraft and dynasty formats.3. Demetrio Crisantes, 2B, DiamondbacksOne of the most underrated hitters in the minors right now, Crisantes tore through Week 12 with a huge average, multiple extra-base hits, and continued evidence that his hit tool and offensive polish are deserving of much more prospect attention.4. Caden Scarborough, SP, RangersScarborough flashed some of the best raw stuff in the minors again, piling up strikeouts with a power fastball and nasty breaker combination that gives him real frontline upside if the command continues to come along.5. Brandon Compton, OF, MarlinsThe tools remain massive, and so was the week. Compton mashed five home runs and added four steals, reminding everyone that few players in the minors have his blend of power, athleticism, and fantasy upside.6. Jace Beck, SP, CubsThe 6'9” right-hander keeps getting more interesting. Beck turned in another dominant start, missing bats with extension, plane, and a fastball shape that can overwhelm hitters when he's in the zone.7. Jacob Friend, C/1B, RedsFriend keeps forcing his way into the conversation. A huge week at the plate featured power, extra-base damage, and even stolen bases, giving him one of the more interesting breakout profiles among bat-first catching/corner options.8. Sean Keys, 1B/3B, Blue JaysKeys continues to hit his way onto the dynasty radar with another power-filled week. The lefty bat is making louder contact, doing more damage in the zone, and looking like one of the more underrated breakout hitters in the minors.9. Cam Leiter, SP, DodgersLeiter continues to look too advanced for Low-A, attacking hitters with a deep arsenal, strong strike-throwing, and the kind of athleticism that gives him a chance to develop into a legitimate long-term starter.10. Raudi Rodriguez, OF, AngelsRodriguez rounds out the list after another huge offensive week, continuing to stack extra-base damage and making a strong case as one of the better under-the-radar offensive performers in the minors this season.Tim also discusses several other notable Week 12 performers and prospect risers, including:Seth Hernandez, SP, PiratesKade Anderson, SP, MarinersHendrick Cana, SP/RP, CardinalsTheo Gillen, OF, RaysEthan Petry, 1B/OF, Nationals⚾ Tim's Top 10 MiLB performers from Week 12⚾ Dynasty baseball risers, breakouts, and buy targets⚾ Which prospects are pushing into the Top 100 conversation⚾ Upper-minors bats nearing MLB relevance⚾ Power arms and breakout pitchers dominating at every level⚾ Under-the-radar names fantasy managers should know now⚾ Updated long-term outlooks for some of baseball's hottest prospects

Congratulations & Thank You to Bills Mafia as New Highmark Stadium is now open. Gene shares his thoughts on this, the Giannis trade, Alex Tuch's future, the Sabres, Mike Babcock & Jazz Chisholm & much more

Full Hour #1. - Gene talks the Bills New Highmark Stadium Ribbon Cutting, Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded. Joe Yerdon joins the show to help break down all of the Sabres questions as the NHL Draft is Friday. Plus we have breaking NFL news.

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. Who is the real loser in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade? Plus Gene is still reacting to the breaking NFL Brendan Sorsby news.

Gene is taking Last Call: What cities are being considered for NHL expansion?

Full Hour 2. Gene is still shocked at the breaking NFL news about Brendan Sorsby & The Supplemental Draft. Timmy shares his hoops take & Sal Capaccio gives us a tour of New Highmark Stadium. Plus Last Call is always for you.

Full Show Broadcast. Guest Today: Joe Yerdon & Sal Capaccio. Happy ribbon cutting (day) ceremony at New Highmark Stadium. Brendan Sorsby's NFL Supplemental Draft nixed. Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat in blockbuster deal. NBA & NHL Drafts. Timmy's hot take & so much more.

Gene opens the show with the big NHL trade from Sunday. Brady Tkachuk traded to the Panthers. Gene reflects on his first pitch at the Red Wings game on Friday. What happened at the US Open at Shinnecock Hills Mr. Wyndham Clark?

Full Show Broadcast. Gene has your hockey fill. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM talks NHL & the Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Alex Tuch or Bo Byram? The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to The Florida Panthers. Gene reflects on throwing gass at the Red Wings game Friday. Why is there a ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium Tuesday? Timmy's Hot Take, Wyndham Clark, Winter Olympic news and the great Ernie Clement.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar: Terrible Time Timmy's Not So Terrible Take. A ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium. Winter Olympic news, The Wolverines need a new head coach. Straight Up: Giannis Antetokounmpo. NHL & NBA Drafts On Tap. Please Vote Ernie Clement.

Tim Schneider serves up his take of the day. Plus Gene shares news from New Highmark stadium & whats going on with the Olympics?

Full Hour 1. Lots of Hockey talk. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM joins show to cover the NHL & Sabres news. Plus we have the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Wyndham Clark & Brady Tkachuk made headlines this weekend. Gene threw out the first pitch at the Wings game on Friday too.

No. 5 Phillies prospect Dante Nori discusses his World Baseball Classic experience as part of Italy's run to the semifinals, and Ben, Sam and Tyler talk about on- and off-field news across Minor League Baseball, including the arrival of the Vegas Headliners and Cooper Pratt's push to a Major League debut with the Brewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Ryan Talbot from NY Upstate.com & The Shout Podcast with Matt Parrino joins Gene on the show to break down the interesting camp battles we will see at Fisher.

Last Call in The Sports Bar. Gene gets you all set for tonight and previews next week on the show.

Gene dishes out shots & sports headlines.

Happy Friday! Gene is pumped for tonight to throw out the first pitch at the Rochester Red Wings game. Also Gene shares an accolade. We will speak to the new head coach of the Knighthawks & Gene makes some suggestions for the MLB Home-Run Derby.

Full Show Broadcast (Award Winning) In The Sports Bar. Today's Guests include: New Rochester Knighthawks Head Coach Troy Cordingley & Buffalo Bills Reporter Ryan Talbot. Gene prepares to throw out the first pitch at the Red Wings game tonight. Tim shares "multiple" sports takes. Plus we have Bills & World Cup news for you.

Show Date: 6/19/26Andy and Dan review the recent Pride Themed events causing a stir in Major and Minor League Baseball this week.Link 1: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/doj-opens-civil-rights-probe-153339495.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAC249bgUx24rCqRS_TmZN4bnrNrGO0kUyPtLHoMqAzSASqgxE1F82qBQK3bwlzm1UrpxzGoQ5xmbvDxQlwwwUqg3ILuztSfsW4DZMfDecp3AfnXRlhhS6LasLDWwbPQ_EQNd9EZ1YtyAHJ7rCm7ZsjrIZgORStgOZjOWpEH5pCsKLink 2: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/minor-league-baseball-team-forfeits-pride-night-game-after-players-refuse-to-wear-themed-jerseys-183012328.htmlSports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Full Hour 1. Gene talks hockey & golf in the first hour. Brain Kozial from WGR-550 joins the show to talke US Open & the Sabres.

Gene compares the Buffalo Bills with a team who is under pressure to win now. Gene shares his insights on the Sabres trading michael kesselring. Plus the latest NFL offseason news.

Full Show Broadcast. Brian Koziol from WGR, Tee 2 Green & the Buffalo Sabres joins the program. Gene has Bills uniform news. The Sabres made a big trade Wednesday, what does Gene think of it? The Knights have a new head coach. Gene lists his championship teams who deserve an asterisk. Plus Tim shares his take.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Hour 2 kicks off with Terrible Time Timmy's Terrible Take. Which championship teams deserve an asterisk? Are the Buffalo Bills getting alternate uniforms?

Terrible Time Timmy shares his take of the day. The Knights have a new head coach. Which pro sports team championships deserve an asterisk?

Which prospects had the biggest breakout performances in Week 11 of the 2026 MiLB season?In this solo episode, Tim Kanak (@FantasyAceball) breaks down his Top 10 MLB Prospects of the Week, highlighting the hottest hitters, most dominant pitching performances, and the prospects making the strongest case to climb prospect rankings across baseball.From future stars knocking on the door of the majors to under-the-radar arms exploding onto the scene, this week's list features a mix of elite talent, breakout performances, and names dynasty baseball managers need to know.The 2025 first overall pick continues to impress. Willits posted six extra-base hits, four home runs, and three stolen bases while showing the advanced hit tool, plate discipline, and all-around game that make him one of baseball's premier teenage prospects.Rodriguez is forcing Cincinnati's hand. The AAA outfielder launched four homers and seven extra-base hits this week while continuing to demonstrate the hit/power combination that could make him an impact bat in the Reds lineup sooner rather than later.One of the youngest players at AAA, Lombard delivered seven extra-base hits, two home runs, and two steals while continuing to flash premium athleticism, advanced plate discipline, and everyday shortstop upside.The former Golden Spikes winner erupted for five home runs this week as he continues adjusting to upper-level pitching and showing the elite raw power that made him one of the most feared hitters in amateur baseball.One of the week's most dominant pitching performances. Shields struck out 10 hitters while allowing just one hit and one earned run, showcasing elite command and one of the better slider profiles in the minors.Hardin turned in a masterclass, posting 11 strikeouts without issuing a walk. The Brewers continue to develop another intriguing pitching prospect with strong command and a deep arsenal.A breakout arm in the Tampa Bay system. Morgan recorded 15 strikeouts over two starts while flashing elite swing-and-miss ability with a unique mix of fastball, cutter, sweeper, and changeup.Curtis continues his rapid ascent through the Pirates organization. Across AA and AAA action, he piled up strikeouts while showing a deep arsenal headlined by a rising fastball and devastating split-change.One of the most fascinating young arms in the minors. Castro struck out 12 while allowing no runs, leaning heavily on a sinker with some of the most unique movement profiles in professional baseball.After an up-and-down start to 2026, Mathews is beginning to look like himself again. The Cardinals left-hander has piled up strikeouts over his last several outings and appears close to a major league debut.⚾ Top MiLB performers from Week 11⚾ Dynasty baseball risers and fallers⚾ MLB-ready prospects nearing promotion⚾ Pitching prospects dominating the upper minors⚾ Under-the-radar breakout candidates⚾ Statcast and scouting report analysis⚾ Future fantasy baseball impact players⚾ Updated long-term prospect outlooksWhether you're a dynasty baseball manager, prospect enthusiast, fantasy baseball player, or simply looking for the next wave of MLB stars, this episode provides everything you need to know across Minor League Baseball.

Gene is reminiscing about Old Highmark Stadium with the pictures of its demolition. Also what is the significance of today's date?

Mike Catalana from 13WHAM Sports & Buffalo Plus joins the show to answer all of your Buffalo Bills questions. Could we see a Stefon Diggs reunion with the Bills?

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar: Gene reflects on Old Highmark Stadium & Mike Catalana from 13WHAM Sports & Buffalo Plus joins the show to get you all set for Bills training camp at Fisher.

Hour 2 begins with Gene on the Rochester Red Wings. Could Rex Ryan be back in Buffalo or NFL? Gene shoots on FIFA World Cup soccer news. Plus Terrible Time Timmy's Terrible Take.

Last Call in The Sports Bar. Gene & Tim wrap up today's events and preview Thursday's show.

Full Show Broadcast. Guest Today Include: Mike Catalana from 13WHAM Sports & Buffalo Plus. Gene & Tim share hot takes & reminisce about the past. Plus, what was it like to be LIVE in San Antonio for game 5 of the NBA Finals?

Full Hour 2. Shots & Top Sports Headlines. Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. Monica from Webster was LIVE in San Antonio to watch her Knicks win the NBA Championship. Plus Last Call is always for you.