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Kyle Glaser and Chris Trenkle break down the Phillies farm system, including what makes Andrew Painter so promising, updated projections for Mick Abel and the developing trend that bodes well for the Phillies moving forward. 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 gre...

JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo give our immediate reactions to the three-team, nine-player trade that sends Sean Murphy to the Braves, William Contreras to the Brewers and a whole lot of prospects to the As. We look at what the deal means for all three teams as well as share some feedback we gathered from industry sources. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp...

Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes recap a wild week in baseball including the free agent frenzy at the Winter Meetings, the first ever draft lottery and how teams have changed their approach to the Rule 5 draft. Plus, thoughts on the Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Jacob deGrom and Masataka Yoshida signings. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal...

JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes review the Rule 5 draft with the most unusual and interesting picks, two more conventional picks they like, two players they thought should have been picked and other news and notes from Rule 5 Draft Day. 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 fo...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper both have the Rule 5 Fever. So they have gotten together to talk about this year's Rule 5 draft and how it's different than past years. They also look at profiles that fit and don't fit in the Rule 5 draft and give some sneak peeks at players they think could be taken on Dec. 7. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great d...

Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser break down the 2022 World Series, including whether the Astros are a dynasty, what winning means for their legacy and whether the Phillies were a one-year fluke or a sustainable winner. 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: h...

Geoff Pontes is back from the Arizona Fall League and is here to regale Josh Norris with tales of his week in the desert, which included the annual Fall Stars Game. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. As part of our sponsorship, Indeed is offering a $75 sponsored job credit if you go to  Indeed.com/BaseballAmerica . Get your $75 credit today. Terms and conditions apply.  Need to hire? You need In...

JJ Cooper breaks down the Astros Game 5 World Series win that brings Houston to within a win of a title. Today's podcast looks at how the Astros' advantages defensively played a key role in a tight 3-2 win, and we dive into the interesting Astros' bullpen construction. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Che...

J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser break down Game 4 of the 2022 World Series, including what make's Cristian Javier's fastball so effective, his Cinderella journey from the Dominican Republic and the moment the Astros combined no-hitter felt possible. 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 cod...

J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser break down the Phillies' 7-0 win over the Astros in Game 3, including whether Lance McCullers Jr. was tipping his pitches, why the Phillies lineup is deeper than the Astros and how it's time for the Astros pitching to step up. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and u...

Kyle Glaser and J.J. Cooper break down Games 1 and 2 of the World Series, including the never-say-die Phillies offense and Framber Valdez's emergence as a true ace, and look ahead to why Games 3 and 4 are the fulcrum point of the series. 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...

Geoff Pontes is heading to the Arizona Fall League, so he and Josh Norris discuss which players he's most excited to see on his trip. Also, Geoff reflects on his first Handbook season. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. As part of our sponsorship, Indeed is offering a $75 sponsored job credit if you go to  Indeed.com/BaseballAmerica . Get your $75 credit today. Terms and conditions apply.  N...

Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser preview the 2022 World Series between the Phillies and Astros, including whether the Astros need to win this one to cement their legacy, how the team's match up and the Phillies path to an upset. 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...

Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser recap the ALCS and NLCS, including the Astros continued dominance, the turning point for the Phillies and Bryce Harper finally getting the appreciation he deserves. 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...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back with another Baseball America Playoff Podcast. Today we talk about batted balls, slices and squared up hits. And we dive deep into what makes Framber Valdez so hard to hit. 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:/...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper discuss Game 1 of the American League Championship Series and Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Did the Phillies hand the Padres an opportunity? We also look at the ultimate parental quandary, dive into the differences in the Astros and Yankees approaches and discuss a slightly overlooked aspect of Justin Verlander's amazing career. Our Sponsors: * C...

Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser break down Tuesday's playoff action, including Zack Wheeler's dominant performance, Kyle Schwarber's legendary home run and Cleveland's decision not to start Shane Bieber in Game 5 against the Yankees. 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 quinc...

Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris go back to their roots by talking about Hot Sheet. This version wraps up the second week of the Arizona Fall League and features a resurgent Twins prospect at the top. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. As part of our sponsorship, Indeed is offering a $75 sponsored job credit if you go to  Indeed.com/BaseballAmerica . Get your $75 credit today. Terms and conditions a...

Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser break down the final games of the NLDS and the Astros' wild 18-inning win over the Mariners, plus a look ahead to Game 5 between the Guardians and Yankees. 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 * Ch...

Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes break down all of Friday's playoff action, including the electricity at Petco Park for Padres-Dodgers, what makes the Guardians so dangerous and what people missed with the Phillies. Plus, a look ahead to Saturday's four-game slate. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quinc...

On today's Playoff Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper try and fail to figure out a way to pitch to Yordan Alvarez. We look at whether the Mariners have a chance to come back and explain why the Astros could be trouble for the AL for years to come. Also, we look at the alternate scenario where this year's Dodgers team could be even tougher to face. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and...

JJ Cooper analyzes a pair of compelling Game 2s in the National League Division Series. In today's podcast we look at how the Braves superior defense (and the Phillies' defensive limitations) were apparent. We take a lesson from Kyle Wright's development and look at a hidden factor in the Padres' success. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a gre...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper discuss the crazy finish to the Astros-Mariners game, why both the Phillies and Braves got something out of their Game 1 and they have a plea for the broadcasts going forward. 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.q...

In this episode, Josh Norris returns to the podcast and discusses the standouts in the first week of the Arizona Fall League. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. As part of our sponsorship, Indeed is offering a $75 sponsored job credit if you go to  Indeed.com/BaseballAmerica . Get your $75 credit today. Terms and conditions apply.  Need to hire? You need Indeed. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterH...

Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes break down the Wild Card Series, including the Padres upset of the Mets and Joe Musgrove's substance check, another incredible Mariners rally, an early exit for the Cardinals and the Guardians fantastic pitching. Plus, a look ahead at the Division Series and what series is most likely to produce an upset. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterh...