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We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL 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) -- Jett Williams, Mets (9:50) -- Thomas White, Marlins (19:30) -- Dylan Crews, Nationals (28:00) -- Andrew Painter, Phillies (37:40) -- Drake Baldwin, Braves Enjo...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Minnesota Twins. After winning a playoff series in 2023, the Twins took a step back in 2024. Could a couple of potential star prospects return Minnesota to the postseason? (00:00) Why Walker Jenkins is the Twins best prospect in over a decade. (10:00) Why Emmanuel Rodriguez has a shot to be even better than Jenkins. (19:00) The Twins prospect de...

Alex Speier joins JJ Cooper to discuss the Red Sox farm system. They go in depth on how Roman Anthony edged Kristian Campbell for the top spot in our top farm system, and then they go on to talk about what's going right with Red Sox hitting development as well as who else to keep an eye on. (00:00) A very tough call at No. 1. Making the case for Kristian Campbell, and also the case for Roman Antho...

The Baseball America fantasy team of Geoff Pontes and Dylan White updated their Top 500 dynasty list earlier this week, and the hosts dive into some of the movement on the list. We explain our logic for the movement and the possible position battles brewing. (2:00) Jackson Jobe debuts a sinker and curveball (5:00) Kenley Jensen signs with the Angels (8:00) Rhett Lowder dealing with elbow soreness...

Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Cleveland Guardians farm system and top prospects in another Deep Dive. This is one of the deepest systems in baseball right now, with a ton of intriguing hitting prospects. (00:00) Why this system is so deep (03:00) Breaking down No. 1 prospect Travis Bazzana (10:30) A surprising number of first base prospects (14:00) Who could help in the ou...

After a brief hiatus, The 90th Percentile podcast returns for season four. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak explore the recent dominance of Japanese baseball and Japanese born players in North America and ask; Has American baseball fallen behind? (0:00) Welcome to Season Four (4:00) Japan is dominating on an international front. (7:00) Who's the most fun American player? (9:00) What Makes Roki Sa...

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty are joined by Jason Ratcliff to talk about BA’s new partnership with 64Analytics.com as well take a look ahead at under-the-radar teams and players entering the 2025 season. Rudner and Flaherty then dive into the best opening weekend matchups and offer their picks to click as the season gets started. (01:36) Introducing 64Analytics (...

Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are talking about the Reds farm system in another MLB Prospects Deep Dive. The Reds have built a solid homegrown rotation, and the top three prospects in the system are all starting pitchers to add to that depth. (00:00) How hard was it to pick between Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder? (01:00) Why we ranked Lowder No. 1 (05:00) Making the case for why Burns could be a star...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Astros farm system. Over the past decade, a steady stream of stars and solid contributors have kept Houston in playoff contention year after year. But is the system thinning out? We take a look. (00:00) How Cam Smith boosts the Astros' young talent. (03:30) What is Smith's most likely long-term position? (06:00) Lining up the hitting pr...

Baseball America's Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are talking about our recently released 2025 Farm System Talent Rankings. The Boston Red Sox rank No. 1 for the first time in the nearly 40 years of our farm system rankings. We talk about them, the other teams in contention for the top spot, how we build out our rankings and the teams at the bottom of the rankings. (00:00) How tough wa...

Carlos and Peter talk through Baseball America’s top 200 draft update, give an overview of how the class is shaping up on the eve of college baseball kicking off and pick a few notable risers to talk about. After that, the two talk about the recently released preseason All-America teams and whether there are takeaways to be had from them. — Time Stamps (3:00) General thoughts on the class (6:00) H...

Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are here to talk about the Rangers' farm system. Even after graduating Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter last year, the team still has a potent 1-2 prospect combo. ( 00:00 ) Why Kumar Rocker and Sebastian Walcott are 1A and 1B ( 02:00 ) Analyzing Sebastian Walcott ( 06:00 ) What Kumar Rocker needs to improve to have MLB success ( 13:00 ) Other Rangers pitchers who could cont...

The Baseball America fantasy podcast returns with news of a big star returning to the Mets and a cornucopia of breakout names to target in your dynasty leagues for 2025. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk in depth about some undervalued names you need to add to your watch list heading into the season. (2:00) Pete Alonso returns to the Mets. (4:00) Blue Jays always the bridesmaid and never the...

Matt Eddy and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Mets farm system in the latest 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. This is an organization that doesn't have a top 25 prospect, but the overall depth of the system has improved significantly in recent years. (00:00) Have the Mets lived up to Steven Cohen's big plans? (02:00) The shape of the system (03:00) Why Jett Williams ranks No. 1 (07:30) Other bats...

Mark Chiarelli and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Pirates farm system in a new MLB Prospects Deep Dive. (00:00) The pitching development is rolling, but this team could use some bats. (3:00) Analyzing No. 1 prospect Bubba Chandler. How quickly could he reach Pittsburgh? Where does he slot into the rotation? What has led to his prospect breakthrough? (11:40) Don't forget about Thomas Harringto...

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty take an in-depth look at the 2025 Preseason Top-25, discuss the teams that just missed the preseason NCAA rankings and pick Omaha sleepers. (00:00) General overview of the top-25 process (06:30) Why Texas A&M landed at preseason No. 1 (12:25) Can Tennessee win back-to-back titles (19:55) A look at Oregon State as an independent (...

Baseball America Prospect Expert Josh Norris and Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper are back for another 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. This time, they are talking about the Yankees farm system. Josh and JJ look at the team’s top prospects, why the team’s farm system may have been a bit better than you think, and some sleeper prospects to watch. (00:00) How could Jasson Dominguez be? What could hold him bac...

It's a busy time at Baseball America! The guys discuss their favorite candidates to rise the Top 100, preview our MLB farm system rankings dropping later this week, then build potential Dylan Cease trades for the Braves, Mets and Orioles. Then we close with Carlos Collazo's early look at the 2025 draft class as the season gets going later this month. Time Stamps (1:00) Potential Top 100 Risers, in...

Baseball America Prospect Writer Josh Norris and Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Dodgers farm system, highlighting a number of prospects to know. (00:00) Why the Dodgers hit on picks despite drafting late. (03:00) Where does Dalton Rushing fit for the Dodgers? (10:00) A buffet of high-ceiling prospects to watch (19:00) Do we overrate Dodgers prospects? (29:00) Does the...

Carlos and Peter break down nine players they are excited about for the upcoming draft who rank beyond the top 100 range on the current draft board. Peter highlights five college arms he’s excited about, while Carlos sticks to the high school ranks and picks out a pair of shortstops, one athletic righthander and a legitimate two-way player. — Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (4:30) Cade Crossland (6:30) L...

Baseball America Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper is joined by Prospect Maven Geoff Pontes to discuss the Blue Jays Top Prospects, led by lefthander Ricky Tiedemann. They talk about why this system may be a little better than you think, but also what's gone wrong over the past five years. (00:00) Everything about Ricky Tiedemann (12:30) Why Arjun Nimmala is on the cusp of the Top 100 (22:00) Other Top 10...

JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo are talking all about Rays prospects in the latest MLB Prospects Deep Dive. They discuss how hard it is to line up the Rays Top 10 (and beyond), why Carson Williams is the clear No. 1 prospect and the team's fascinating mix of high-ceiling talent and close-to-the-majors prospects. (00:00) Why was this Top 10 so hard to rank? (03:00) Sorting out high ceiling vs. safe be...

It was a very weird 2024 and it's sure to be an equally weird 2025 for the Athletics. On one hand, 2024 was a nightmare for A's fans, as the team played its final game in Oakland before heading to its temporary home in Sacramento for 2025. But 2024 did see the emergence of Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler and a lineup that has made this a more respectable team. Mark Chiarelli and JJ Cooper discuss wh...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Rockies farm system and the team's chances for 2025, 2026 and beyond. After acknowledging how difficult the task of winning in the NL West is, Geoff and JJ take a look at what the Rockies do well as well as what they need to do better. They take in-depth looks at the team's top two prospects: Chase Dollander and Charlie Condon before also discus...

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are excited to talk about the Chicago Cubs prospects. They look at what the Cubs have produced lately, who could be ready to help soon and some of the strengths and weaknesses of the system. (00:00) Is the rebuild that wasn't called a rebuild nearing an end? (04:00) Where does this farm system now rate compared to other teams? (08:00) Do they need another pitcher? (11:00...