Prospects Live Podcast

Join Tom (@tagates99) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as the discuss their unique experiences at the ballpark, news and notes around MLB and MiLB and Prospects Live. They focus on divisive prospects who are difficult to value and suggest whether to buy, sell or hold these players. Players discussed: Coby Mayo, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Kevin Alcantara, Jordan Lawlar, Xavier Isaac, Spencer Jones, Christian Moor...

Ryan Lynch and Alex Kempton join today’s show. Ryan is the closer for Coastal Carolina and talks about his baseball journey and getting ready for hosting a regional this weekend. Alex Kempton details the numerous prospects he’s seen throughout the past couple of years, including some great analysis on deeper prospects. As always, the guys end the episode with what’s on your mind, where a heated di...

Trevor and Adam are back with more standouts, disappointments and potential bounce backs from the 2025 season. This time with a focus on the lower minors.  Adam offers a heartfelt apology and Trevor is forced to discuss the power tool.  Other topics discussed include why ECU is the team we should all root for, an inability to refrain from self-deprecating humor, the prospect Trevor hates (yes hate...

On today’s episode, the guys recap a wild weekend of college baseball conference tournament play. Recent prospect promotions are also analyzed, alongside MLB players who have gotten off to unexpected hot starts. The podcast finishes with what’s on your mind, where food is talked about at length. Thank you to The Droptines for letting us use their music! Check them out here: https://www.thedroptine...

On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) revisit an old trade between them, answer a listener email question about T.J. Nichols, and discuss the latest news, injuries, prospect promotions, and their week 8 pickup recommendations including Joseph Sullivan, Marco Dinges, Bo Davidson, and Dauri Fernandez.  Topics Discussed: Recent News and Notes - 7:49 Promo...

This episode is for the sickos out there who have 2.5 hours to listen to baseball talk and stupid stories. Owen Hurd from Prospects Live joins Nate for a great interview, where they talk about Owen’s current favorite prospects. Nate, Drew, and Rhys come together to talk about the Baltimore Orioles, followed by a trade machine segment. The episode ends with ‘What’s on your mind?’, where everything...

Join Matt (@mdthomp_PLive) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they update you on news in MLB and MiLB, and Prospects Live. They also strategize how to get the most out of your Dynasty squads during the season. Topics discussed: What do the Orioles do after their 16-32 start? Are the Tigers for real, can they keep it up? Phillies bullpen after Alvarado's suspension Promotions and Injuries How to assess yo...

Join Matt (@Matt_E_Morris) and Lucas (@theprospectprof) as get you up to date on everything going on in MLB and MiLB and Prospects Live. They round out the show by going through some mailbag questions providing thoughtful analysis. Topics discussed include comparing the 2024 and 2025 FYPD, who might make a Mick Abel type adjustment next season and which Complex players have stood out early in the...

Xavier Neyens, one of the top high school bats in the country, joins Nate and Rhys for a great interview, where Legos stole the show. Will Thompson takes over in the absence of Drew, and the guys talk about a million prospects. The episode concludes with a heated fruit draft. Thank you to The Droptines for letting us use their music! Check them out here: https://www.thedroptines.com/ Drew Wheeler,...

Welcome all into the newest pod, the appropriately named "Amateur Hour". Trevor (the smart one) and Adam (the other one) examine the upper minors looking for standout performances, disappointments and potential breakouts. They also ask the hard hitting questions like "who will get fired next" "why is the speed tool overrated" and "which former draft prospect will Adam ramble on about this time". C...

Taylor’s Note: Apologies as this episode release was slightly delayed and will not have intro/outro music due to some technical difficulties with the editing software. I hope to have everything resolved by the next episode. On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) discuss their recently updated Prospects Live prospect rankings as well as some retirements,...

Taylor (@dynastypickups), Kyle (sonny_108), Tom (@tagates99) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) discuss the decision to reinstate Pete Rose, news in MLB and MiLB, news at Prospects Live and the movers and shakers on our newly updated top 500 (actually 671) dynasty prospects list. Some questions discussed: Does Roman Anthony deserve to be in a tier of his own? Who will be the best of the young shortstops, Wa...

Episode 2 of On Deck is here with two great interviews. Drew leads the way in an exciting interview with LSU’s star middle infielder Danny Dickinson, followed by Nate and Rhys talking prospects. Next up, Nate interviews Ross Jensen, a new member of the leadership at Prospects Live. Finally, the guys finish with everyone’s favorite segment: What’s going on? Thank you to The Droptines for letting us...

On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) answer an email question about prospects who are falling outside the top 100, as well as the the latest injuries, prospect promotions, and their week 6 pickup recommendations including Addison Barger, Payton Tolle, Nate George, and Jacob Reimer.  Topics Discussed: Recent News and Notes - 4:53 Promotions - 18:38 Add...

Greg (@greghoogkamp) speaks with Jason Martinez (@jasonrrmartinez) of Fangraphs about how he persevered through difficult times to make Roster Resource the amazing tool it is today. Jason offers his insight on the most recent MLB and MiLB injuries/transactions and discusses the purpose of Roster Resource and how to use all of it's features effectively. Topics covered: Jason's journey into baseball...

Thank you to The Droptines for letting us use their music! Check them out here: https://www.thedroptines.com/ On Deck is a baseball podcast specializing in MiLB coverage.  On Deck is part of the Prospects Live podcast network and can be found on all podcast streaming apps.  Every week, Nate, Rhys, and Drew will talk about what’s on their mind- baseball or not.  In episode one, the guys come out of...

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Join Tom Gates (@tagates99) and Greg Hoogkamp (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss Aaron Judge's historic start and legacy, injury news, prospect promotions, the latest at Prospects Live and the best performers in the minors for the month of April. Players mentioned: Marcos Dinges Joe Mack C.J. Kayfus Ryan Nicholson Aroon Escobar Cooper Kinney Carlos Sanchez Jacob Reimer Slade Caldwell Yeuni Munoz Ryan...

On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) discuss all the neverending list of new injuries, the start of complex ball, prospect promotions, and their week 4 pickup recommendations including Gage Jump, David Davalillo, Tim Elko, and Tommy Hopfe.  Topics Discussed: Complex Ball Starts - 0:53 Recent News and Notes - 6:01 Promotions - 15:52 Gage Jump - 36:55 D...

On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) discuss when to tear it down or go all in, as well as the the latest injuries, prospect promotions, and their week 4 pickup recommendations including Aroon Escobar, Asbel Gonzalez, Daniel Eagen, and Tyson Hardin.  Topics Discussed: When to Rebuild vs. Go All In - 1:23 Recent News and Notes - 9:12 DFAs, Demotions, a...

Join Matt (@matt_e_morris) as he tries to corral Rhys (@rhysbwhite) and Drew (@drewisokay) during this mailbag episode. The boys discuss news around baseball and at Prospects Live; the also answer questions like whether to buy into what Jordan Beck is doing, which organization you trust with pitching development and attempt to sort out what the Orioles are doing with their roster.

Taylor (@dynastypickups) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) discuss 6 players (3 hitters/3 pitchers) who have had hot starts and 6 players (3 hitters/3 pitchers) who have had cold starts and go into why they think it is real or a mirage. One month into the season is a great time to take advantage of the impatient managers in your league and buy low or sell high on the player who is outperforming their skill...

Matt (@matt_e_morris) makes his Prospects Live podcast hosting debut and welcomes on Tom (@tagates99) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) to answer some mailbag questions. The guys discuss their favorite ballpark foods, Shohei's baby girl and Chandler Simpson's expected fantasy value. They answer mailbag questions like who they think the next RP to become an impact SP, how to effectively use your minor leagu...

On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) discuss the latest injuries, prospect promotions, and their week 3 pickup and drop recommendations including Gabriel Rincones Jr., Josh Adamczewski, A.J. Ewing, Brandon Clarke, Kris Bryant, and Carson DeMartini.  Topics Discussed: Recent News and Notes - 1:02 Prospect Promotions - 14:44 Gabriel Rincones Jr. - 32:53...

Join Greg (@greghoogkamp) as he sits down with James Anderson of Rotowire (@realjranderson) and Matt (@mdthomp_plive) to discuss news in the minor and major leagues and highlight twelve prospects who they think could rocket up the rankings lists. These are two long-time rankers give their insight as to how and why they rank the way they do and what types of prospects have the ability to move quick...