Locked On MLB Prospects - Daily Podcast on Minor League Baseball

In this episode of 'Locked On MLB Prospects', host Lindsay Crosby discusses the top right-handed pitching prospects enter the winter of 2023. Major attention and analysis is given to top pick Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as other promising prospects such as Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs and Tommy John-felled Andrew Painter (Philadelphia Phillies) and Shane Baz (Tampa Bay Rays)....

Join award-winning host Lindsay Crosby, as he deep-dives into the top shortstop prospects in Minor League Baseball. This episode covers the SS prospect rankings, with the caveat of Jackson Holiday's expected position of 2nd base. It opens with highlights of key talents Jordan Lawler and Jackson Merrill. Lindsay also discusses the health and potential of shortstops Marcelo Meyer and Colson Montgome...

On today's episode, host Lindsay Crosby hops on with Sam Olbur of Locked On Cubs to talk prospects in 2024. The guys discuss which prospects should be off limits in trade talks, whether the Cubs need to add a starting pitcher, what to make of Pete Crow-Armstrong's offensive struggles in his small major league sample, and Lindsay's surprising #5 prospect in this Cubs system.  Let us know what you t...

On today's special crossover episode, Lindsay joins Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves to discuss Atlanta prospects that might break out in 2024 - yes, most of them are pitchers - as well as what the Braves should do with top prospects Hurston Waldrep and AJ Smith-Shawver and the overall state of the system as we enter 2024 and Atlanta looks for their 7th straight division title. Let us know wha...

In this episode of Mailbag Monday, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the listeners' questions regarding Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates' player development. The show begins by analyzing where Colt Keith and Parker Meadows fit into the roster of the Detroit Tigers, discussing Keith's playing position and Meadows' potential as the center fielder. The conversation moves to the Houst...

In this episode, host Lindsay Crosby discusses a trade and a signing by the Milwaukee Brewers and their potential impact on their prospects in the 2024 season. A trade with the New York Mets involving right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser and a free agent signing is expected to significantly shift dynamics within the Brewers team. The episode also explores rule changes MLB is implementing in 2024, in...

Host Lindsay Crosby joins Brett Chancey of Locked On Astros to discuss Houston's prospects! The guys talk mostly hitting in this episode, with OF Jacob Melton, CI Zach Dezenzo, utility man Joey Loperfido, OF/DH Luis Baez, and SS Brice Matthews, their ETA's, and best fits on the field in Houston being discussed. Let us know what you think about the show with our new podcast survey : https://forms.g...

In this episode of the Locked on MLB Prospects podcast, host Lindsay Crosby analyzes the upcoming 2024 MLB draft. The discussion focuses on college players, identifying their strengths relative to their peers. Key points include an overview of standout individual skills available in this draft, with a particular emphasis on hitting, college pitching, and physical tools of position players. Notable...

In this episode, host Lindsay Crosby delves into the top lefty pitching prospects in minor league baseball. He discusses detailed profiles for the likes of Kyle Harrison, Noah Schultz, Robby Snelling and Ricky Tiedemann. Lindsey also debates the choice for the fifth spot between Carson Whisenhunt, Anthony Solometo and Robert Gasser. The insights provided in this show include pitching statistics, d...

In this episode of Locked On MLB Prospects, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the dilemma of where the Mariners' infield prospects will play when they reach the major leagues. Crosby offers detailed insights on players like Colt Emerson, Cole Young, Tai Peete, and Felnin Celesten. He predicts positions for each prospect based on their skills and potential. Additionally, Crosby answers listener questio...

In this bonus mini-episode, Lindsay breaks down the trade of Tyler Glasnow and Manny Margot to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for RHP Ryan Pepiot and OF Jonny Deluca going back to the Tampa Bay Rays. * How this deal exemplifies how both front offices build their rosters * How the risk is heavily on the Dodgers side, but that's fine with them * How Pepiot's improved recently and what steps he...

Lindsay Crosby wraps up the week's crucial news related to MLB and minor league baseball, delving into MLB's newly announced Spring Breakout, prospects' injuries, and recent trades. Crosby highlights the potential prospects and interesting matches to watch in the upcoming spring training games. In the end, the release of key injuries to Ronny Mauricio of the Mets and Endy Rodriguez of the Pittsbur...

Wrapping up our first post-lottery mock draft, let's talk about the back half of the first round. Starting at pick 21, Lindsay and guest Greg Zumach of North Side Bound go all the way through the PPI picks, looking at how the playoff teams pick in the first round and, specifically, what the three teams with multiple first rounders (Diamondbacks, Orioles, and Twins) do with their additional draft p...

Now that the MLB Draft Lottery has concluded and the order is set for 2024, LET'S DRAFT! Lindsay's joined by writer Greg Zumach of North Side Bound to go through the first round for next summer's MLB Draft. Who gets selected after the top three of Travis Bazzana (Oregon State), Nick Kurtz (Wake Forest), and JJ Wetherholt (West Virginia)? Where do the prepsters start coming off the board? The Cleve...

In this episode of the Locked On MLB Prospects podcast, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the top first base prospects in minor league baseball. Starting off with Kyle Manzardo of the Cleveland Guardians, Crosby also covers Coby Mayo of the Baltimore Orioles, Dalton Rushing of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Samuel Basalo of the Baltimore Orioles, Xavier Isaac of the Tampa Bay Rays, and Tyler Locklear of the...

In this in-depth episode, our host Lindsay Crosby unpacks the potential impacts of two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani's move to the Los Angeles Dodgers on young players like Michael Busch and Miguel Vargas - what are their likely future roles based on previous performances and positioning in the team line-up? Additionally, Lindsay discusses the factors impacting the ranking of the Texas Rangers farm syste...

In this episode of 'Locked on MLB Prospects', host Lindsay Crosby discusses the latest moves in MLB and how they affect various prospects in Minor League baseball. Crosby analyses the scenarios around teams like the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Hi emphasize new signings, transactions, trades, and their impacts on team lineups, focusing on prospects such as Spencer J...

In this episode of Locked on MLB Prospects, host Lindsay Crosby recaps the final day of the winter meetings, highlighting potential major trades and the outcome of the Rule Five draft. Topics include the package for Juan Soto moving to New York Yankees (with Trent Grisham joining him), the package asked for from the Cincinnati Reds for Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease, and a detailed analysis...

Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down the 2023 MLB Draft Lottery results on Locked on MLB Prospects. The Cleveland Guardians managed to grab the number one spot, jumping from a 2% chance and ninth best odds. Cincinnati Reds also made an impressive leap, from the 14th to the second best spot. Crosby discusses the implications of these surprising turns, especially the budgetary upsides. He also dives into...

In this episode, baseball writer and podcaster Lindsay Crosby delves into the latest happenings from the MLB Winter Meetings. He discusses the major trade between the Seattle Mariners and the Atlanta Braves involving five players, including prospect RHP Cole Phillips and former top prospect outfielder Jarred Kelenic. He also discusses the signing of top prospect Jackson Churio by the Milwaukee Bre...

In this episode of Locked On MLB Prospects, host Lindsay Crosby, an award-winning baseball writer and podcaster, discusses potential trade scenarios for Texas Rangers' Justin Foscue, a promising infielder. In addition to Foscue, the episode also delves into a listener mailbag answering questions about upcoming prospects like Baltimore Orioles' Connor Norby, Pittsburgh Pirates' Temarr Johnson, and...

In this episode of Locked on MLB Prospects, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the record-breaking contract offered to top prospect, Jackson Chourio by the Milwaukee Brewers. The contract, not yet finalised, is set to be the largest ever given to a player who hasn't debuted in MLB. Lindsay also reviews the historical success and failures of similar pre-debut contract extensions and presents current min...

By popular request, we're looking back at the 2022 Trade Deadline moves in MLB to see how they've aged. Juan Soto and Josh Hader to the Padres - how'd that go for the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers? There's a few trades that were completely bombs, most notably made by the Minnesota Twins, while there were a few player for player swaps (like Brandon Marsh for Logan O'Hoppe) that actuall...

In this episode of Locked On MLB Prospects, Lindsay Crosby, an award-winning baseball writer and podcaster, dives into some of the top second base prospects in minor league baseball. In this detailed analysis, Crosby covers different players, examining various aspects of their game including batting averages, speed and defensive skills. Notable mentions in this episode include prospects like Jacks...

In this episode of Locked on MLB Prospects, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the 2024 questions of top prospects like Jackson Holliday (Orioles), Spencer Jones (Yankees) and A.J. Smith-Shawver (Braves), providing insight based on their performances and statistical data. Towards the end, it's outfielders Lazaro Montes (Mariners) and Zac Veen and Yanquiel Fernandez (Rockies). What questions do we need...