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J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser parse through Boston's decision to fire Dave Dombrowski, try to envision what a successor would need to do to *improve* on Dombrowski's run, and discuss what the future holds for the Red Sox. 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...

Carlos Collazo and J.J. Cooper team up to explain our updated High School and College Top 50 prospects lists, which feature a significant amount of changes following a summer of reporting on high school summer ball, the Cape Cod League and more. 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...

Discussing strongest/weakest teams, the players with something to prove and players worth the price of admission alone. 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 * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: ht...

J.J. Cooper spent two days taking in the Atlantic League, which is in the midst of implementing a slew of radical rule changes, including robo umps. He joins Kyle Glaser to discuss what he saw, and how it likely doesn't impact the casual fan as much as you'd think. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Q...

Fantasy Hipster, the podcast that dishes on podcasts to stash in fantasy *before* they're well-known, is back, focusing on the likes of Francisco Alvarez, Aaron Bracho and Alexander Ovalles. 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.co...

The prospect team discusses what ended up being a surprising end to the trade deadline, including rebuilt bullpens, the Greinke haul, prospects moved and plenty more. 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 * Check out Quince and use...

Our draft expert Carlos Collazo pops into the podcast to discuss some of the biggest names in the 2020 MLB Draft class. Among them: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jared Kelley, Victor Mederos. Plus, learn why Zac Veen and Carson Montgomery helped their stock with big days. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and...

J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser discuss the risers, fallers and notable names from our annual Midseason Top 100 Prospects update. 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 * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great de...

Teddy Cahill and Joe Healy discuss Vanderbilt's championship, what Michigan's run means for the Big 10, then discuss their favorite parts of both the College World Series and 2019 season as a whole. 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://w...

Rays area scout James Bonnici joins the podcast to discuss signing Mike Brosseau as an non-drafted free agent in 2016 and Brosseau's storybook rise to the majors. Then Rockies area scout Jon Lukens joins to talk about signing Peter Lambert and what stood out most about the young hurler as an amateur. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://...

Kyle Glaser and J.J. Cooper have plenty to say about both the Midwest League and California League All-Star games. Then, Kyle is joined by Josh Norris to discuss some of the top prospects they've seen midway through 2019. 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 gr...

The college crew takes on Omaha! They discuss teams who can challenge presumptive favorite Vanderbilt, give their national title picks discuss the lack of West Coast flavor this year and talk about Adley Rutschman, our Player of the Year. 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/ba...

Kyle and Matt break down six fantasy sleeper pitching prospects on the lastest edition of Fantasy Hipster. 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 * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.qui...

There's a lack of a true cinderella story this year, and the college crew debates whether that's good or bad. Plus a breakdown of each Supers site. 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 * Check out Quince and use my code qu...

Astros catcher Garrett Stubbs and Indians pitcher Zach Plesac each made their major league debuts this week. Kyle chats with the Astros scout Tim Costic, who signed Stubbs out of Southern California, and Indians scout Junie Melendez, who signed Plesac out of Ball State, about what they saw in the pair as collegians and the process of signing a future big leaguer. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHe...

Continuing our NCAA Tournament breakdown focusing on the bottom half of the bracket, then making our national title picks. Fayetteville 1:11; Oxford: 8:08; Starkville: 13:55; Stanford: 20:40; Louisville: 26:41; Greenville: 31:22; Lubbock: 38:30; OKC: 45:50; National title picks 56:00 Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com *...

The college crew breaks down the NCAA Tournament field by regional. Part 1 covers the top half of the bracket: LA: 15:25; Corvallis: 19:25; Nashville: 26:45; Morgantown: 32:48; Atlanta: 38:40; Chapel Hill: 44:29; Athens: 50:45; Baton Rouge: 57:46 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...

Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper discuss the latest info on the 2019 MLB draft and answer listeners' questions. 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 * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://ww...

The college crew briefly talks the weekend, highlighted by Texas Tech's Big 12 win, then break down half a dozen conference tournaments. 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 * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022...

Kyle and Matt debate whether they should believe in hot starts for guys like Joey Gallo, Byron Buxton, Lucas Giolito and others. Then they introduce 'Fantasy Hipster,' a new segment focusing on dynasty prospects before they become popular. 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 quin...

Phillies No. 19 prospect Cole Irvin made his big league debut Sunday. Richardson talks the process of scouting Irvin, who once had the look of a first round pick before undergoing Tommy John surgery, how to trust what you see even when the velocity isn't there, convincing Phillies brass Irvin was worth going over slot in the fifth round of the draft, and plenty more. Our Sponsors: * Check out...

The college crew talks key rivalry wins for Mississippi State and Oklahoma State, then break down the conference title races/pick winners in all Power Five Leagues and C-USA. 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 * Check out Quince...

The college crew discusses Oklahoma State and Michigan joining the rankings, then debate whether a divide is forming between teams currently in Teddy Cahill's 'Eight For Omaha' and those on the outside. 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...

Kyle Glaser and Josh Norris discuss our May Top 100 update, which was filled with movement, then Kyle talks with Blue Jays area scout Nate Murrie about scouting and signing Lane Thomas. 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 * Check...

The college crew briefly talks weekend sweeps, wonders why some people feel this is a down year talent-wise for college baseball, then appreciates Mississippi State's Jake Mangum. 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 * Check o...