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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 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- Samuel Basallo, Orioles (9:00) -- Carson Williams, Rays (17:45) -- Ricky Tiedemann, Blue Jays (26:05) -- Jasson Dominguez, Yankees (33:30) -- Roman Anthony...

Lots of news to discuss this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast as Kristian Campbell, Jackson Jobe, Cam Smith and Will Warren will all break camp with their respective clubs. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown each player's potential contributions for fantasy managers in 2025. We also dive into Geoff's recent two weeks in Florida, going over some names that stuck out on...

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty take a closer look at No. 3 Texas after its top-five series win over then-No. 2 LSU plus break down the rankings-risers in the West, including Oregon State, UC Irvine and UCLA. Rudner and Flaherty also preview aspects of their first in-season Field of 64 projection. (2:00) Examining Texas’ rise to No. 3 (7:25) Arkansas off to best st...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun react to the Red Sox bringing their No. 2 prospect Kristian Campbell aboard to start the season. Which other top prospects are starting the season in the major leagues? We also discuss breakout candidates this upcoming MLB season and take a look at what a path to relevancy looks like for the rudderless Marlins. (0:35) Sta...

On this week's episode of the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist. Operation Player Assist helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball. (2:00) Sandwich talk, best sandwich chain and Portillo's Italian Beefs. (7:00) Exposure Funnel's impact on opportunities (11:00) Rising costs of yout...

Carlos and Peter talk through four notable up-arrow players in the 2025 class who will climb our draft board significantly on our next update. That includes two North Carolina preps: Josh Hammond, who is increasingly interesting for his exploits as a hitter; and Briggs McKenzie, who continues a North Carolina high school lefty tradition. The two also talk about Friday night SEC lefthanders Zach Ro...

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL Central. 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 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- Travis Bazzana, Guardians (9:10) -- Noah Schultz, White Sox (19:55) -- Jackson Jobe, Tigers (28:45) -- Walker Jenkins, Twins (37:30) -- Jac Caglianone,...

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down Texas A&M's fall from preseason No. 1 to unranked heading into Week 6. Rudner and Flaherty also take a closer look at No. 5 Texas, No. 14 Stanford, No. 15 Louisville, No. 17 Auburn and No. 25 West Virginia's early-season success. (3:27) Breaking down Texas A&M’s fall (14:00) Texas jumps up to No. 5 (19:00)...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Ben Badler, Carlos Collazo and Scott Braun dish on a number of topics, including Jackson Jobe's new offerings, Boston's "Big Three," Spring Breakout studs, Charlie Condon's wrist ailment and 2026 college recruiting. Time Stamps (0:50) Jackson Jobe's developing pitch mix (6:30) The timeline for Red Sox "Big Three" (12:20) Spring Bre...

Carlos and Peter discuss the first in-season mock draft of the 2025 cycle on today’s draft podcast. Peter gives his reactions to where players went, the two discuss the up/down movement of the class and talk through a few compelling positional battles, including a top-10 cluster of shortstops and a mid-round group of college pitchers.  See the complete mock draft here: https://www.baseballamerica....

The Dynasty Top 500 underwent its first significant update of the season and hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are here to talk about it. On this week's show they discuss some of the risers and fallers on the list. As well as touching on lots of recent injury news bound to impact dynasty managers. (1:00) Backfield action in Florida (2:30) Gerrit Cole news (4:00) Will Warren breakout (6:00) Gr...

Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper discuss the first in-season mock draft of 2025. Carlos did a mock with a MLB scout, and they alternated picks. We discuss the first 11 picks. (00:00) How this class shapes up (04:30) Pick #1, Washington Nationals (06:00) Pick # 2, Los Angeles Angels (07:10) Pick # 3, Seattle Mariners (11:00) Pick # 4, Colorado Rockies (13:30) Pick # 5, St. Louis Cardinals (15:00) Pick...

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL West. 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 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- Kumar Rocker, Rangers (9:10) -- Caden Dana, Angels (18:50) -- Cam Smith, Astros (30:50 -- Colt Emerson, Mariners (42:25) -- Nick Kurtz, Athletics Our Spons...

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the start of conference play, teams boosting their stock and Top 25 newcomers Stanford and Louisville. Rudner and Flaherty also take a closer look at what Virginia, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M need to do to get their seasons back on track. (2:20) Strength of Week 5 midweek schedule (4:46) Breaking down the top six (12:51...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun react to BA's MLB mock draft of 2025 featuring big league scout analysis for every pick. Are scouts concerned with Jace LaViolette's slow start? Is there a clear-cut No. 1 pick? We also preview the Top 500 dynasty ranking update dropping on the BA site Tuesday to get you ready for your fantasy draf...

Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about some notable performers through the first three weeks of the season, led by Tennessee (slugger?) Gavin Kilen and Michigan State lefthander Joseph Dzierwa. They touch on a few other risers to know, plus Peter gives us an early preview of how the 2026 college class is shaping up.  — Time Stamps (1:00) Tennessee's Gavin Kilen (13:40) Michiga...

The 2025 Spring Breakout rosters have been announced, so Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper have gathered to help you get prepared for each and every game with looks at what top prospects and what lesser-know names you should pay attention to. (00:00) Which are the best Spring Breakout Games?/Rays-Red Sox and Reds-Brewers preview (06:13) Cubs-Dodgers Preview (08:45) Cardinals-Marlins Preview...

We're a few weeks into spring training and the early signs of breakouts are beginning to bloom. This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Baseball podcast we discuss a few names hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are targeting heading into 2025. (2:00) Chase DeLauter out 8-12 weeks (5:00) Luis Gil Lat Injury (7:00) Matt Vierling's injury opens up playing time for Jace Jung (8:30) Ryan Weat...

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL West. 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 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- Roki Saksaki, Dodgers (9:35) -- Bryce Eldridge, Giants (19:25) -- Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks (28:35) -- Leodalis De Vries, Padres (38:20) -- Chase Dolland...

Taylor Blake Ward and JJ Cooper are talking in-depth about the Angels farm system in the latest MLB Prospects Deep Dive. With this post, all 30 teams are now live, so your favorite team is available, no matter which club you root for. (00:00) Caden Dana's a fast-rising, middle-of-the-rotation starting pitching prospect (11:30) Christian Moore is the latest fast-moving Angels position prospect....

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the first change at No. 1 in the Top 25 of the year with reigning national champion Tennessee returning to the top spot. Rudner and Flaherty also break down their concern level for former No. 1 Texas A&M, which dropped to No. 11 after a 1-3 week and 6-4 start to its season. (1:46) Is it time to sound the alarm on Texas A&...

Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Royals farm system in a new Baseball America Deep Dive. The Royals made the playoffs in 2024 and also added a new No. 1 prospect in Jac Caglianone. (00:00) Why Jac Caglianone is No. 1 and how good could he be? (10:00) The Royals have a pair of interesting catching prospects. Looking at Blake Mitchell and Carter Jensen. (15:30) Looking at the...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham to discuss on the game’s top farm system. Plus, we share our reactions to the Roman Anthony defense criticism to illustrate broader points about player evaluation and writing scouting reports for budding prospects. (1:00) Responding to the criticism of Ro...

Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the White Sox farm system with another Baseball America farm system Deep Dive. The White Sox have added a significant amount of young talent through trades, but we take a look at what the team still has to do to turn around the worst team in the major leagues. (00:00) Noah Schultz evokes some very lofty comparisons (08:00) Hagen Smith coul...

Peter and Carlos hop on the draft podcast to talk about the SP1 battle at the top of the class between Jamie Arnold and Tyler Bremner. After that the two talk about top-of-the-class college hitters and why Jace LaViolette could be losing his grip on 1-1 status in the class and why a trio of college shortstops are hot on his heels. — Time Stamps (2:00) The Jamie Arnold vs. Tyler Bremner race (6:00)...