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Fantasy Podcast: 2026 FYPD Rankings Review
This week the Baseball America Fantasy podcast returns as host Geoff Pontes is joined by Jacob Rudner to discuss the 2026 draft class. We released out first FYPD ranking of the season on Thursday and Geoff and Jacob dive into some of the top players and decisions facing managers.(2:00) Grady Emerson vs. Roch Cholowsky(5:30) Eric Booth Jr.(8:00) Zion Rose.(13:00) Ranking a trio of college stars in
Prospect Podcast: Who's Buying & Selling At The Trade Deadline?
Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper take a look at what could be a wild trade deadline. What teams are buyers? Are there too few sellers?(00:00) Why This Could Be A Wild Trade Deadline(02:00) Trying To Figure Out Who's Buying, Who's Selling(06:00) Why We Suggest Making Plenty Of Trades(17:30) The Cubs Have Redundant Talent(21:30) What Should The Dodgers Do(31:00) Why The Rays Could Surprise(37:00) B
Previewing The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 115
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J Cooper, Ian Cundall and Geoff Pontes get ready for the MLB trade deadline, which is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 3, with looks at both leagues and potential trades.Bookmark BA's Trade Deadline TrackerThe Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Intr
Draft Podcast: Previewing The 2027 Draft Class
The 2026 draft is in the rearview mirror, so JJ and Carlos preview what to expect with the 2027 class, which scouts are starting to bear down on this summer.—Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro/Banter(4:15) The 2027 draft is what?(7:30) Some of the top names in the class(10:00) What’s the biggest question with Dylan Seward?(14:30) Questions with the top college players(20:00) High school pitching questions(2
College Podcast: Post-Draft Recruiting Class Breakdowns
Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by BA prospect writer and high school baseball expert Ben Badler to assess some of the nation's top recruiting classes in the aftermath of the 2026 MLB Draft.(1:33) Explaining BA’s new star-system(6:04) How high schoolers fared in the draft(7:55) The influence of NIL(12:35) Vanderbilt’s class looks excellent despite losses(18:50
Prospect Podcast: Which Futures Gamers Stood Out
Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper were at the Futures Game from the first moment of BP to the final out. They take an in-depth look at which prospects jumped out at the mid-season prospect showcase.(00:00) Why The Futures Game Is Awesome(07:45) Which Pitchers Stood Out(16:30) Which Hitters Stood OutUse code foul50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies
Breaking Down The 2026 MLB Draft | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 114
On a special Monday edition of the Hot Sheet Show, Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler and J.J. Cooper recap all the draft action from this past weekend, including top 10 takeaways, classes we loved, how to fix the broadcast and lots more.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:15) Carlos'
2026 MLB Draft Day 2 Live Reaction, Analysis & More
BA staffers J.J. Cooper and Jacob Rudner react to the second and final day of the 2026 MLB Draft, covering rounds five through 20. The BA duo fields questions pertaining to the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins and more!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code
2026 MLB Draft Day 1 Live Reactions, Favorite Hauls & More
Baseball America staffers J.J. Cooper, Jacob Rudner and Carlos Collazo react to the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft with analysis on multiple teams' draft hauls, strategies and missteps.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Chec
Prospect Podcast: Who Tops Our Farm System Rankings?
On this week's Prospect Podcast, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Ian Cundall and Josh Norris talk about the top farm systems in baseball, fresh off our updated Organization Talent Rankings.(00:00) How We Do These Rankings(03:00) Why The Brewers Rank No. 1?(14:00) The Rays Aren't That Far Behind(18:00) The Dodgers Are Rolling, As Usual(25:00) The Nationals Are Higher Than They've Been In Years
MLB Draft Prospects We're Not Sleeping On For 2026 | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 113
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall talk about a number of trending topics, including BA's new farm system talent rankings, Luis Lara's callup, the Futures Game this weekend, draft week news and updates,The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduc
The ULTIMATE 2026 MLB Draft Preview For All 30 Teams
Ben and Carlos are joined by JJ Cooper for a hybrid Future Projection/draft podcast breaking down everything we know or are hearing about the top of the 2026 draft. We talk through possibilities and players for each team’s first pick, talk about org tendencies, system strengths and weaknesses and try to get a better understanding of how the draft could unfold to get you ready for draft day. —Time
Breaking Down Our Final 2026 Staff Draft
To preview the 2026 MLB Draft, we held our final staff draft of the draft season, picking the top 75 picks. Even more than the order, this gives us a chance to talk about the vast majority of players who will go in the top two rounds on Saturday in the MLB Draft.(02:30) Roch Cholowsky, SS(03:15) Vahn Lackey, C(05:15) Grady Emerson, SS(07:35) Jackson Flora, RHP(09:30) Eric Booth, Jr., OF(11:00) Tyl
Draft Podcast: Draft Day Sleepers We’re Excited About
JJ and Carlos get out of the first two rounds and talk about players they are interested in deeper on the draft board. —Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro and opening banter(06:20) Jason DeCaro, RHP, North Carolina(13:00) Camden Johnson, 3B, Oklahoma(18:20) Elliot Lascelles, SS, Upper Canada College HS, Toronto, Ont.(22:30) Peyton Bonds, OF, Rutgers(27:00) Jaxon Willits, SS, Oklahoma(32:00) Andruw Giles, OF
July Top 100 Prospects Rankings Update
We have updated our Top 100 Prospect rankings for July, so for today's Prospect Podcast Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper take a look at six prospects who rose significantly or joined the rankings this month.(00:00) Rays OF Theo Gillen(07:15) Braves OF Eric Hartman(17:15) Cubs OF Josiah Hartshorn(23:15) Guardians OF Jaison Chourio(28:00) Orioles LHP Joseph Dzierwa(34:00) Brewers OF Alexander FriasUse
College Podcast: Dissecting And Explaining What's Going On With The Portal
We're back for our first offseason college podcast of the summer, and with the transfer portal closing, we take a look at everything going on in the portal.(00:00) Explaining The Transfer Portal And Everything That's Changed This Year(26:40) Which Schools Have Made The Most Of The Portal And Who Is Hurting?(38:40) Why Are Players Who Are Likely To Be Drafted Going Into The Portal?SEAT GEEK
Breaking Down The 5.0 MLB Mock Draft, Helium Players & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 112
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Ben Badler dive headfirst into the 2026 MLB draft with a look at our latest mock, helium names to watch and lots of viewer questions ahead of the big day in a couple weekends.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(0:45)
Draft Podcast: The Case For No. 1
JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo make the 1-1 case for each of the top three players in the 2026 draft class.Which is most compelling to you: The proven college shortstop with big tools? The outlier catcher athlete with a huge power surge this spring? Or the impeccable pure-hitting prep shortstop with a lefthanded swing to dream on? —Time Stamps:(0:40) The premise(1:50) The case for Roch Cholowsky(14:
Prospect Podcast: Prospects Bouncing Back
On this week's Prospect Podcast, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper discuss a pair of Top 100 Prospects who slid down our rankings in the first half of the 2026 season, but who are both bouncing back now.(00:00) Why Ranking Prospects Is Hard, But Fun(02:30) Why Red Sox RHP Kyson Witherspoon Took A Step Back(09:10) Why Witherspoon's Season Has Turned Around(14:35) Why Tigers SS Bryce Rainer Got Off
MLB's Proposed Draft Changes, Teams To Watch At The Trade Deadline & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 111
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes & Ian Cundall discuss MiLB player of the year candidates, teams that could be active in prospect-driven trades at the deadline and the ramifications of MLB's recent draft changes proposal.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Intr
Draft Podcast: Analyzing MLB's Plan To Alter The MLB Draft
We're taking a bit of a different approach on this week's Baseball America Draft Podcast. With the news breaking Thursday of MLB's proposal to significantly overhaul the MLB draft, eliminating high school player eligibility along with many other changes, JJ Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner share what they've heard from their reporting about what this would mean.(00:00) Carlo
College Podcast: College World Series Finals Preview
To get you ready for the College World Series Finals series, Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at both Oklahoma and North Carolina. What are each team's strengths and weaknesses? What could be the difference? We cover it all on the latest Baseball America College Podcast.(00:00) Scouting Oklahoma(13:40) Scouting North Carolina(30:00) What Would Winning Mean For Each Team(34:30)
Fantasy Podcast: Seven Complex League Standouts To Target
The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns with hosts Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall for a quick run through of some complex league players to pay attention to and buy in on heading into the summer. We talk a few pitchers, a bunch of position talent and even a two-way standout.(1:30) Discussing the pros and cons of the recent MLB proposal with wide-sweeping draft changes.(16:00) Red Sox complex ca
Prospect Podcast: Six Pop-Up Players Standing Out In 2026
On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, JJ Cooper and Ian Cundall discuss a slew of prospects who are having exceptional seasons. Many of these prospects weren't on Top 30s coming into the season, but they're having seasons worth a second look. Why are we still skeptical with some, and which breakouts do we think have staying power.(02:00) Owen Ayers, C, Cubs(13:00) Manuel Pena,
Giants LHP Luis De La Torre Joins & MLB Prospect Promotions To Know | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 110
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes & Ian Cundall break down prospects getting promotions and players who could be next before welcoming Giants lefthander Luis De La Torre to the show.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:00) Prospects on the move(4:30) P
Draft Podcast: An Alternate Mock Draft
JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo talk about potential pick scenarios that might not be the most likely, but could be real possibilities on draft day. How does the board get shaken up if a few teams opt for less likely options within the first few picks? The two work 10 picks down the board to talk through those scenarios in today’s “alternate mock draft” podcast.—Time Stamps:(1:45) What is happening w
Prospect Podcast: Two Systems On The Rise
Geoff Pontes, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper are talking about a pair of farm systems that have impressed in the first two months of the season. The Braves and Dodgers have both seen multiple players move up or join the Top 100 Prospects rankings. We discuss what's happening.(00:00) How The Braves Have Taken A Step Forward(02:00) Eric Hartman, Tate Southisene, Briggs McKenzie And Others To Know(07:
College Podcast: College World Series Preview
Jacob Rudner, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper get you ready for the 2026 College World Series with looks at all eight clubs.(00:00) Super Regional Wrap-up(12:00) College World Series Preview(12:30) Troy Preview(16:30) West Virginia Preview(22:50) North Carolina Preview(29:50) Ole Miss Preview (36:45) Alabama Preview(44:00) Oklahoma Preview(49:40) Georgia Preview(59:00) Texas Preview(65:00) CWS Predicti
College World Series Field Set, Mock Draft 4.0 & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 109
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner break down the College World Series field, talk about BA's latest mock draft and answer your viewer questions.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:15) Breaking down the CWS field(6:20) Best draft pro
Draft Podcast: Five Prospects We Like Even More After Deep Dives
JJ asks Carlos about five 2026 draft prospects who stood out to him during the final report-writing process for our draft preview magazine. The two dig into why the profiles are appealing and where they might fit on draft day. You can pre-order this year’s draft preview magazine here. —Time Stamps:(00:00) What Is In The Draft Preview Issue(05:20) Trevor Condon(10:40) Zion Rose(17:05) Jack Radel(23
Prospect Podcast: Explaining Our Top 100 Prospects Update
With the start of a new month, it's time for us to do another comprehensive update of our MLB Top 100 Prospects rankings. On today's Prospect Podcast, Josh Norris, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper discuss some of the players who made significant moves up and also talk about why some other prospects moved down.(00:00) What's different about the June Top 100 update(08:00) Franklin Arias' ri
NCAA Tournament Upsets & Top 100 Updates | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 108
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner discuss key NCAA Tournament developments and preview BA's latest in-season Top 100 Prospects update.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:15) End of college games for top draft prospects (4:15) Surpris
College Podcast: Looking Ahead To NCAA Super Regionals
It was a wonderful and wild weekend of NCAA Regionals. Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper wrap up what happened, winners and losers from last weekend and look ahead to the Super Regionals and beyond.(00:00) Why This Year Is Different(02:00) Cinderellas Abound Is This A Sign That There's More Parity?(07:15) JJ was wrong about a CWS concern(14:45) Explaining the ACC's horrible weekend(
Fantasy Podcast: Top 500 Dynasty May Update
This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes get into the weeds on their recent update to the Dynasty 500 and Fantasy Prospects 400. (5:00) Jacob Misiorowski budding ace?(8:00) Jesus Made the top prospect in baseball for good reason.(13:00) Cam Schlittler continues to climb.(16:00) Kyle Schwarber the new David Ortiz?(20:00) Franklin Arias(23:00) AJ Ewing(27:
Risers To Know In Our BA 500 Draft Update
JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo break down the milestone BA 500 draft update for the 2026 class. The two talk about a handful of notable risers, including players inside the first round and beyond, and then pick five players who are poised to impact their draft stock in the NCAA tournament. —Time Stamps:(3:30) Tyler Bell(9:00) Taylor Rabe(16:00) Owen Hull(19:20) Garrett Wright(22:00) Two high school
Prospect Podcast: Picking The Best MiLB Position Groups
We're taking a look at which organizations have the best position groups on the new Baseball America Prospect Podcast. Josh Norris, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper hold a draft to pick which teams stand out.(00:00) Seeing Gage Wood, Seaver King and Brewers Prospects(06:00) Picking The Best Catching Groups(13:00) Picking The Best Corner Infield Groups(22:15) Picking The Best Middle Infield Groups(30:
Get Ready For The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 107
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner get ready for the start of the NCAA Tournament with a look at this year's bracket, BA's 1-64 team rankings, bracket winners & losers and more.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:30) Casual col
College Podcast: Field of 64 Analysis
The NCAA college baseball field of 64 is set, and Jacob Rudner, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are excited to talk about who's in, who has a tough or easy regional, who has a complaint about being snubbed and who could win it all.(00:00) Analyzing the national seeds(07:30) The toughest regional this weekend(12:45) Trying to understand seeding decisions(19:30) N.C. State makes the tourney in Elliot
Draft Podcast: Should We Be Worried About These Draft Prospect Stats?
On this week's Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper take a look at three prominent draft prospects with some worrisome stats on their resume. How worried should you be about these prospects?(02:00) Stats We Care About(03:00) TCU's Sawyer Stronsnider's batting average(14:00) UCSB's Jackson Flora's K-BB%(25:30) SS Jacob Lombard's miss ratehttps://www.baseballamerica.co
New Top 30s, Karson Milbrandt Joins & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 106
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris break down our new May Top 30 Prospects updates for every team and welcome Marlins pitcher and new Top 100 Prospect Karson Milbrandt to the show.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:05) May Top 30 Prospects
Prospect Podcast: Insights From Our Updated Top 30s
We have updated all 30 MLB team's Top 30 Prospect rankings, so we're going to talk about it on this week's Prospect Podcast. Josh Norris, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper are talking about teams and prospects who have raised their stock so far this season.(00:00) Orgs We Were Impressed By And Which Have Thinned Out(13:00) Why LuJames Groover Stood Out(14:20) Ben Grable Is Rising Up The Yankee
College Podcast: It's Tourney Time
The regular season is over, so we both look at the notable of what happened over the weekend, but we also look ahead to what to watch for in the conference tournaments, with an emphasis on what the tourney bubble looks like.(00:00) We're seeing all different types of teams from Georgia Tech's relentless offense to UCSB's pitching(02:40) This year's tournament bubble is different(14
Fantasy Podcast: Devin Fitz-Gerald Catches Fire And More Roboscout Darlings
This week on the Baseball America fantasy podcast we let the robot take the wheel. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into this week's Roboscout article and breakdown eight names with nice upside for dynasty baseball leagues.(2:00) Devin Fitz-Gerald(12:00) Xavier Cruz(17:00) Karson Milbrandt(20:00) Jackson Kent(24:00) Junior Sanchez(27:00) Tate Southisene(30:00) Jason Schiavone(33:00) Nic
Draft Podcast: Explaining Mock Draft V 3.0
We rolled out our third mock draft of the year this week, so Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper dive into the details of the mock for this week's Draft Podcast.(00:00) What has changed since Mock Draft V 2.0?(01:15) A clear top tier(03:30) When you get to the seventh or eighth pick from there on, it gets really muddy(09:00) Is Ryder Helfrick a sneaky top 10 pick?(11:30) Why we don't think the Gi
Five Rising Prospects To Know
On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at five rising prospects in the top 100. You may know these names, or maybe you don't. But you will, so we help you get ahead.(00:00) Braves OF Eric Hartman(10:00) Orioles 1B/OF Ike Irish(14:10) Giants SS Luis Hernandez(19:30) Rays C Nathan Flewelling(26:10) Nationals 2B/3B Devin Fitz-GeraldSEAT GEEKUse our code for 10
Breaking Down Baseball America's MLB Mock Draft 3.0 | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 106
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, Carlos Collazo and Ben Badler break down everything to know about about Baseball America's latest MLB mock draft 3.0.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:00) 1-1 in the new mock(5:45) Could Roch Cholowsky fall?(7:45) High school p
Fantasy Podcast: Under-The-Radar Prospects With Standout Data
On this week's Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive deep to find you some under-the-radar data standouts. We present 10 names who are underappreciated in dynasty leagues at the moment and give you details on why these could be diamonds in the rough.(3:00) Robert Arias(6:00) Braylon Payne(10:00) Yeremy Cabrera(14:00) Aaron Walton(18:00) Anderson De Los Santos(21:0
College Podcast: Lot To Gain, Lot To Lose
With just one week left in the regular season for most teams, J.J. Cooper and Jacob Rudner are taking a look at who has the most to gain or the most to lose this week, but we also had to cover UCLA's nerve-racking comeback, the double/home run seen by no one in a fog and many other topics from this week in college baseball.(00:00) UCLA stays on top(05:45) Can Georgia Tech or Georgia bash their
Draft Podcast: The Best Tools In The 2026 MLB Draft
On this week’s Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper take a look at the best tools in the 2026 MLB Draft. To do so, we hold a draft of our own to pick the best in a variety of important categories.(03:30) Picking Best Fastballs In The Class(11:30) Picking Best Secondary Pitches In The Class(16:45) Best Control and Command In The Class(23:15) Best Hit Tool In The Class(28:00) Best Power In Th
Prospect Podcast: May Top 100 Prospects Update
On this week's Prospect Podcast Josh Norris, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper discuss our brand new Top 100 Prospects update. With the trio at the top of the rankings either graduated or about to graduate, we analyzed the next No. 1 prospect, as well as other prospects who made notable moves on the list.(00:00) Who Is Going To Be The Next No. 1 Prospect(10:45) Who Else Is In The No. 1 Prospect Discus
What To Expect In The Top 100 Prospects Update & NCAA Storylines To Follow | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 105
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and Jacob Rudner talk about Baseball America's upcoming Top 100 Prospects update and storylines to follow as the college baseball regular season winds down.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:00) BA's
College Podcast: ABS Challenge Coming To The SEC Tournament
Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and prospect analyst Geoff Pontes offer their analysis and latest reporting on the SEC's decision to bring the ABS challenge system to its conference tournament this year. Plus, Rudner and Pontes talk about teams on the hosting bubble.(4:03) ABS is coming to college(14:42) Prospects who could be valuable with ABS(20:22) Arizona State'
Fantasy Podcast: Ten Players Who Moved Up In The Dynasty Top 500
The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White break down the updated Dynasty Top 500 list. They hone in on 10 names that have risen up the rankings over the first month of the season and why these players are hot targets in leagues of all sizes.(1:00) Return of the Roboscout(5:00) Sal Stewart(9:00) Chase DeLauter(15:00) Jose Soriano(18:00) Payton Tolle(20:00) C
Draft Podcast: Who's Moving Up And Down In Our Top 400 Rankings Update
With the Baseball America MLB Draft Rankings expanded to 400 players, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are taking a look at who moved way up and explained why some other prospects are sliding down.(00:00) The Draft 400 Is Live(07:30) Where Is The Draft Demarcation Line(15:00) Where The Draft Went Wide Open(16:45) Will We Move Prep Picks Down Later?(21:00) Where Is Justin Lebron?(27:00) Two Pitchers Mo
Prospect Podcast: Prospects Making Arguments For 2026 Promotions
On this week's Prospect Podcast, Ian Cundall, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some of the most notable prospect performances of April.(00:00) Ian has been checking out the California League(07:30) Why we're even more optimistic about Franklin Arias(13:00) Three prospects making arguments for promotions(29:00) Why are MLB lefty rookie starters dominating right now?SEAT GEEKUse our
What To Expect From Travis Bazzana With The Guardians | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 104
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ian Cundall and Geoff Pontes break down what the Guardians are getting in Travis Bazzana after his callup to Cleveland. Plus, we discuss other potential MLB debuts from recent draft classes.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:00) Trav
College Podcast: College Baseball Teams With The Most Left To Prove
Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and prospect writer Geoff Pontes take a closer look at teams with the most still to prove with three weeks left in the regular season. Rudner and Pontes also explain their process for Field of 64 projections and discuss the Kansas Jayhawks' historic season.(4:18) What we mean by 'most to prove'(4:49) UCLA aims for No. 1 national s
How Tech In Baseball Is Keeping Young Pitchers Healthy
The Baseball America Podcast welcomes Dr. Nick Serio, founder and president of VeloU, a baseball performance and pitching development company focused on improving velocity, mechanics, strength and arm health through data-driven instruction.Dr. Serio and J.J. Cooper discuss teenage Tommy John surgeries, the scary stats of what pitching injuries mean for future MLB success and what can be done to he
Draft Podcast: Is Roch Cholowsky Still The No. 1 Pick Favorite?
On this week's Baseball America Draft Podcast, JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo are taking an in-depth look at Roch Cholowsky's 2026 season. Is he living up to expectations or falling a bit short? We dive in to explain what we're hearing.Time Stamps(00:00) Quick Look At How The Top Of The Draft Shapes Up(07:45) Looking At Roch Cholowsky's 2026 Season Compared To 2025(13:40) Digging Dee
Prospect Podcast: Early Season Stars
On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look at a trio of prospects off to great starts, plus we look at why the Nationals Class A teams are ones to watch.(00:00) Franklin Arias Is Hitting For Power(06:00) Colby Shelton Looks Like He's Combining Power And Contact(10:00) Seth Hernandez Is Must-See MiLB.TV(18:30) What Is Going Well For The Nationals, Including An Emerging
MLB Prospects Getting Attention Early In 2026 | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 103
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes shine a spotlight on early-season prospect performances that people should be watching. Are these players ready for the next step?With the NCAA Tournament also drawing nearer, we break down teams that might be left on the bubble.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub,
College Podcast: Fringe Host Candidates, Georgia's Tre Phelps Talks Breakout Season
Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by prospect writer Geoff Pontes to take a detailed look at the teams vying for host positions through 10 weeks. Rudner is also joined by Georgia junior third baseman Tre Phelps to discuss Phelps' decision to return to school instead of turning pro in 2025, what led to his breakout success and more.(3:34) Can the Big Ten Produce
Fantasy Podcast: Six Prospects Who Have Our Attention
The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns this week and hosts Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall talk about six names to target in your dynasty leagues. These are players who are not only performing but they're impressing scouts and posting strong underlying data.(3:30) Taitn Gray(6:30) Ronny Cruz(12:30) Josiah Hartshorn(16:00) JT Quinn(21:00) Ben Jacobs(23:00) Mason PetersOur Sponsors:* Check ou
Draft Podcast: Rising 2026 Draft Prospects We Love
This week on the Baseball America Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo, Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper take a look at a 2026 MLB draft prospect each of us is intrigued by at three different levels: First Rounders, Top 100 Prospects and Non-Top 100 Prospects.(04:30) Why Tyler Spangler Intrigues Carlos(06:20) Why Logan Reddemann Intrigues Jacob(11:00) Why Tegan Kuhns Intrigues JJ(19:30) Why Ben Blair Intrigues
Prospect Podcast: Drafting Top Rookie & Prospect Teams
This week on the Baseball America Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper invite you to a pair of drafts. We each drafted a team from current rookies, as then we drafted prospect teams. And to make it harder on ourselves, we limited each picker to one player per org, and only six Top 100 Prospects among the 14 player rosters.Time Stamps(00:00) A little early season prospect talk(07:00) Pickin
Biggest 2026 MLB Draft Risers In Our 2.0 Mock | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 102
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner go all in on the 2026 MLB Draft, beginning with our latest 2.0 mock draft before answering a slew of viewer questions. We also break down Noah Schultz's highly anticipated MLB debut.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every week on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see
College Podcast: History On The Horizon For No. 1 UCLA Bruins, Teams That Have Our Attention
Baseball America national college writer Jacob Rudner is joined by lead prospect analyst Geoff Pontes to discuss UCLA's historic 35-game start to the 2026 season and the milestones ahead for the Bruins. Rudner and Pontes also take a closer look at Florida's up-and-down season in the rankings, Oregon State's national championship hopes and more.(3:20) UCLA's historic campaign(12:23)
Fantasy Podcast: Exploring 10 Early Season Breakouts
The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns with hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White. We're a few weeks into the season and Geoff and Dylan are hungry to share some of the top names they've been targeting as potential breakouts in the early going. We cover names from MLB all the way down to Low-A you should be targeting.(3:00) Andrew Salas(5:00) Juan Valera(9:00) Pedro Ramirez(12:00) Noah
Draft Podcast: Why The 2027 Draft Could Be Special
On this week's Baseball America Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper look ahead to the 2027 MLB Draft class, led by a truly special pitching prospect.(1:00) Why the college pitching in 27 is so special(4:00) Dax Whitney is the best MLB Draft pitching prospect since …(7:10) Why the industry prefers hitters early(9:00) How this group is moving faster than normal(14:00) Why Paul Skenes cre
Prospect Podcast: Pitching Prospects Who Could Break Out
This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some pitching prospects who could climb onto the Top 100 Prospects list this year.(00:00) How long do you need to wait to believe in early season performances?(06:45) A big Orioles pitcher to pay attention to(11:00) A Cardinals pitcher who is taking a step forward(18:15) A Dodgers pitcher who is healthy again(23:20) Why o
Griffin, McGonigle, Wetherholt; Who Will Be the Best? | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 101
JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, and Ian Cundall discuss the strong MLB debuts of this year's rookie class, including JJ Wetherholt and Kevin McGonigle, and thoughts on Konnor Griffin in his first week in the show.Of the three, who might put together the best season in 2026?Who will be the new number 1 prospect in baseball when this current class graduates next month? The hosts dive into their favorit
College Podcast: Are The LSU Tigers Back? Breaking Down The Latest Bracketology
Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by lead prospect writer Geoff Pontes to discuss LSU's potential resurgence in the national picture after a three-week skid. Plus, Rudner and Pontes take an in-depth look at the Week 9 NCAA Tournament picture ahead of their next Field of 64 projection.(4:19) Florida’s big poll movement continues(6:38) Is LSU back?(15:19) The Geor
Fantasy Podcast: Players To Target In FAAB For Dynasty
This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast host Geoff Pontes is joined by Ian Cundall. They dive into ten names you need to be targeting in your dynasty leagues over the opening weeks of the season. (2:00) Connelly Early(4:00) Colt Emerson(7:00) Jose Fernandez(10:00) Tanner Franklin(14:00) Ike Irish(17:00) Juan Sanchez(21:00) James Tibbs(29:00) Fenwick Trimble(31:00) James Ellwanger(34:00)
Draft Podcast: Where Are The SEC Arms?
On this week's Draft Podcast, JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo cover a lot of ground. Konnor Griffin is a big leaguer less than two years after he was drafted out of high school. We saw a lot of draft prospects at the National High School Invitational and we look at the lack of top-tier SEC draft arms.Time Stamps(0:30) Anticipating Konnor Griffin’s debut(6:20) Bonus pools are out(13:25) NHSI talk(
College Podcast: Getting Into Field Of 64 Season
Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by prospect analyst Geoff Pontes to discuss BA's latest Field of 64 projection, Week 8 matchups that have their attention and mid-major teams making early cases for at-large consideration.(1:59) Resumes starting to take shape(16:11) How important is Georgia-Mississippi State?(22:31) No. 7 North Carolina hosts No. 21 Boston Colle
Arizona Spring Training Prospect Stars
As the MiLB season near Opening Day, we have a look at prospects who caught our eye on the back fields in Arizona. Jesús Cano and Josh Norris join JJ Cooper to talk about some of the best prospects they saw this month.(01:45) Why the Mariners Ryan Sloan could be the best pitching prospect in the game(07:20) Comparing Sloan and Pirates RHP Seth Hernandez(09:25) Angels RHP Nate Sneed throws really h
2026 MiLB Season Preview, Prospect Contract Extensions & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 100
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and Jesús Cano get together to preview the 2026 MiLB season, which gets underway across all levels beginning this week, big-time prospect contract extensions and more.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every week on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time stamps(0:00) Introduction
Scouting Every NL Central No. 1 Prospect For 2026
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL Central. We explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2026.Time Stamps(0:00) — Moises Ballesteros, Cubs(8:25) — Sal Stewart, Reds(16:55) — JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals(25:55) — Jesús Made, Brewers(34:50) — Konnor Griffin, PiratesOur Sponsors:*
Fantasy Podcast: NL West Prospect Preview
The final week before the full slate of minor league games is upon us and we celebrate on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast with an NL West prospects preview. This is our final of the divisional prospect previews and with the loaded Giants and Dodgers systems in tow there's plenty to discuss as Geoff Pontes is joined by Ian Cundall.Los Angeles Dodgers(2:00) River Ryan (3:00) Alex Freeland (
MLB Draft Ranking Prospects On The Move
We just rolled out an update of our MLB Draft rankings as we expanded them to the Top 300 prospects. On this week's Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper take a look at some of the players who moved up and down the most.(0:00) What’s the current perception of the class?(7:30) Vahn Lackey(10:30) Ace Reese & Chris Hacopian(13:20) Derek Curiel & Eric Becker(18:30) Kevin Roberts Jr.
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