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This week on the Baseball America Fantasy podcast host Geoff Pontes is joined by Ian Cundall to discuss NL Central prospects. The most prospect loaded division in the game has plenty of names to dive into making for some exciting discussions. Milwaukee Brewers (5:00) Jett Williams  (8:00) Brandon Sproat (11:00) Jesus Made (13:00) Bishop Letson (14:00) Josh Adamczewski  (15:00) Brock Wilken Chicago...

JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes want to get you ready for the Spring Breakout games on the latest Baseball America Prospect Podcast. We take a look at less prominent prospects who are worth watching this week. (00:00) Why this week's podcast was delayed (01:00) Geoff's World Baseball Classic experience was amazing (07:40) Why these rosters are a bit disappointing (11:00) Games well worth watchi...

On this week's Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper take a look at several prospects who will move up in our next draft rankings update. (0:00) Draft rankings process (4:10) Jake Brown (7:45) Hunter Dietz (11:35) Bo Holloway (15:45) Taj Marchand (19:00) Vahn Lackey BLUE CHEW Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at https://bluechew.com/ Our Sponsors: * Check out B...

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by BA national writer Carlos Collazo to discuss reigning national champion LSU's stunning fall out of the Top 25 for the first time since 2024. Rudner and Collazo also give insights into how the Baseball America Top 25 is decided, break down at teams on the rise and look ahead to the draft. (3:19) What's happening to LSU (8:...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo talk about prospects in the World Baseball Classic finals spotlight, Spring Breakout players to watch and the NCAA Top 25 . 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) U.S. vs. Venezuela in the WB...

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL East. 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) — Cam Caminiti, Braves (8:10) — Aidan Miller, Phillies (16:35) — Nolan McLean, Mets (27:05) — Thomas White, Marlins (35:25) — Eli Willits, Nationals Our Sponsors: *...

The Baseball America Fantasy podcast returns for the weekend with another divisional prospect preview. After running through the American League over the last three weeks, we jump to the National League and the talented NL West division. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown all the Phillies, Mets, Braves, Marlins and Nationals prospects to know for 2026 and beyond. Phillies (2:00) Justin C...

On this week's Draft Podcast Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at a pair of fascinating and famous college outfielders. LSU outfielder Derek Curiel and Georgia Tech's Drew Burress are the top two college outfielders on our draft rankings, but both draw varied responses from scouts and front office officials. We take a look at why. (0:00) Eric Booth Jr. vs. Kevin Roberts Jr...

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and prospect writer Geoff Pontes look back at an upset-filled week in college baseball, including LSU's 1-4 showing that caused it to slide from the top 10. Rudner and Pontes also consider whether the SEC's grip on the top of college baseball has loosened. (1:49) LSU's big blunder (9:18) Florida drops back out of the top 20 (16:42...

With USA Baseball's WBC hopes completely out of their own hands, Carlos Collazo, JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes gathered for an emergency podcast to discuss what happened in Team USA's loss to Italy, how it happened and what it could mean going forward. (00:00) Setting the stage on a shocking evening of baseball (03:15) Looking through what happened in the game (10:00) What did Mark DeRosa kno...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are getting ready to head down to spring training to watch the Spring Breakout games and prowl the MiLB games on the back fields. So what do we hope to get out of the trips and what should prospect watchers glean from spring training performances? (01:00) How Shohei Ohtani and Khalil Watson taught us to not over-react (06:00) MiLB spring training assignments can offer us...

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...