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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo discuss players to know from the World Baseball Classic before breaking down our first full mock draft of the 2026 cycle . 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 (1:15) KBO & NPB players who ha...

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL West. We explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2026. Time Stamps (0:00) — Leo De Vries, Athletics (8:15) — Xavier Neyens, Astros (17:30) — Tyler Bremner, Angels (26:40) — Colt Emerson, Mariners (34:50) — Sebastian Walcott, Rangers Our S...

On this week's episode of the Baseball America fantasy podcast we dive into the final division preview on the American League side. We dive into the AL West as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White review some of the top 2026 contributors, highest upside and sleepers in the AL West divison. Seattle Mariners (2:00) Colt Emerson (7:30) Ryan Sloan (10:00) Kade Anderson (12:00) Michael Arroyo (14:00)...

On the new Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper try to figure out what to make of UCLA outfielder Will Gasparino's amazing start to the season. Carlos also shares his reporting and in-person insights from seeing Justin Lebron and Roch Cholowsky this past weekend plus Carlos has a rising prep pitcher to watch. (0:00) Texas has been good to Carlos (5:15) Will Gasparino is on fire (12:00)...

Taylor Blake Ward and Geoff Pontes are taking an in-depth look at the Angels farm system on the latest and final Prospect Podcast Deep Dive of the 2026 preseason. (00:00) Yes, the Angels wrap up this series, but there's no meaning behind it. (02:00) Why Tyler Bremner was the clear choice at No. 1. Who else could have been considered (09:15) How is the system better or worse than last year? (12...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall preview the World Baseball Classic with a look at top teams and prospects to know for this year's tournament. Plus, what's the status of Nolan McLean for Team USA? We also discuss the potential MLB outcomes for top prospects who could skip over Triple-A like Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle . The Hot Sheet Show...

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and prospect writer Geoff Pontes look back at the standout moments from Week 3 of the college baseball season, including UCLA's three ranked wins at Globe Life Field. Rudner and Pontes also take a closer look at the Florida Gators' rise into the top 15, Southern Miss' early season dominance, and more. (3:24) UCLA is a wagon (13:00...

Matt Eddy and JJ Cooper take a look at a very different Nationals farm system in the latest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. There's a new head of baseball operations in Paul Toboni and a very different approach to 2026 and beyond. (00:00) Rebuilt, Part II? (04:00) Breaking down No. 1 prospect SS Eli Willits (06:30) How much could Jarlin Susana factor into the top prospect ranking if fully healthy?...

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL 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) — Travis Bazzana, Guardians (9:20) — Noah Schultz, White Sox (17:50) — Kevin McGonigle, Tigers (28:00) — Carter Jensen, Royals (36:05) — Walker Jenkins, Twins Ou...

Matt Eddy and JJ Cooper are taking a look at a New York Mets farm system that is loaded in big league ready prospects for the latest Prospect Podcast Deep DIve. (00:00) It's been an interesting offseason (01:45) Breaking down Nolan McLean (05:45) Why the Brewers trade dealt players with tough fits (07:00) How good is Jonah Tong? (09:30) This system is at its peak right now (11:00) The Mets bui...

Our champion Dylan White makes his triumphant return to the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast this week. To celebrate we roll into the second episode of our division by division prospect breakdown. This week we dive into the AL Central and some absolutely loaded systems. (3:30) Cleveland Guardians (4:00) Chase DeLauter 2026 Contributor. (6:00) Parker Messick 2026 Contributor. (9:00) Ralphy Velazque...

Jon Meoli and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Baltimore Orioles farm system for the lastest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. This is an Orioles system that still has an elite prospect at the top, but thanks to trades and a massive 2025 draft haul, it also has more depth than before. (00:00) This has been a fascinating offseason. (03:50) Why Samuel Basallo is special (12:10) How is this system be...

JJ joins the draft podcast with Carlos to talk about his overall thoughts on the 2026 draft class and talk about a number of macro-level strategic topics, including how faster minor league progressions could shift draft strategy and why it’s so valuable to get to the majors as a young player. The two talk about Roch Cholowsky’s early season and why college shortstops so rarely produce stars, and C...

Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper are taking and in-depth look at the Kansas City Royals farm system for the latest Baseball America Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. (00:00) The Royals are building something around Bobby Witt Jr. (02:00) What happened to help Carter Jensen break out in 2025. Why he's the No. 1 prospect (07:30) How the farm system has improved since last year. It's not just Carter Jen...

JJ Cooper and Bill Mitchell are talking all about the White Sox farm system on the latest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. Even after graduating Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery and Shane Smith last year, this is a very solid top 10. (00:00) How the White Sox are making strides. (02:00) Why Noah Schultz stood out as the No. 1 prospect and why patience may be required. (09:00) Is the system bet...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, Ben Badler and Geoff Pontes talk about UCLA's dominant start to the season, college names to know and MLB prospects who are worth monitoring in spring training. 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 (0:45) UCLA impresses (4...

Baseball America college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Geoff Pontes look back at the first full week of the season, including the No. 1 UCLA Bruins' sweep of then-No. 8 TCU, Texas and Georgia Tech getting off to hot starts and Oklahoma's fast rise in the Top 25. Rudner and Pontes also dive deeper on five teams with varying levels of concern. (4:09) UCLA dominates TCU (13:33) Te...

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL East. The guys 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) -- Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays (9:35) -- Payton Tolle, Red Sox (17:55) -- George Lombard Jr., Yankees (26:30) -- Samuel Basallo, Orioles (35:00) -- Brody Hopkins...

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy podcast we kick off our final offseason series leading up to opening day. Division Prospect Previews! We'll start a division by division look at the top fantasy prospects for each organization. There's a slight tweak we give you two 2026 contributors, two high upside prospects and two prospects we think are underrated.  (2:00) Tampa Bay Rays (15:00...

Carlos and Jacob talk about a few notable pieces of injury news for the 2026 class, then discuss some of the standout players they saw from a loaded trip to Texas. The two talk about their Grady Emerson impressions, then highlight some of the college standouts—and head scratchers—from a three-day stay at Globe Life Field. — Time Stamps: (1:00) Tyler Bell injured shoulder (6:00) Cameron Flukey day...

On the latest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive, JJ Cooper and Nick Piecoro dig into the Arizona D-backs farm system. Overall the system has improved from a year ago, largely because of improved depth. (00:00) It's been a fascinating offseason (03:00) Ryan Waldschmidt is the No. 1 prospect, but there were a lot of candidates. (09:00) What is Waldschmidt's realistic timetable? (11:00) Why this sys...

In this crossover episode from Baseball America's "From Phenom To The Farm" podcast with Kyle Bandujo, actor and Gilmore Girls star Scott Patterson recalls the ups and downs of his original career spent as a minor league baseball player with the Braves, Yankees and Dodgers. Time Stamps (5:00) Being Drafted Three Times (15:00) Introduction to MiLB (19:40) Emphasis on Winning in 80s MiLB...

Josh Norris and Geoff Pontes are taking an in-depth look at the Rangers farm system on the latest Baseball America Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. (00:00) Sebastian Walcott is No. 1. How much his injury affects his rankings. (04:00) Why the system is thinner than it was a year ago (08:00) Trades really have taken a toll (09:30) Who will be No. 1 a year from now, and who else has a chance to move up (1...

Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris take an in-depth look at the Yankees farm system on the latest of our Prospect Podcast Deep Dive series. (00:00) Why this system isn't very deep (02:20) George Lombard Jr. ranks No. 1. What stands out about him and who were the other contenders (08:20) How the system compares now to last year at this time (09:30) Looking at Carlos LaGrange and Elmer Rodriguez (13:2...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner talk about the first in-season Top 25 college rankings , top draft prospects getting started on their spring seasons 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 (1:55) The debate for No. 1 in...