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Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are here for this week's Prospect Podcast to discuss the top prospects in the DSL. A Royals hitter leads our Dominican Summer League Top 35 Prospects rankings. We discuss Angeibel Gomez and other prospects who stood out on today's show.

(00:00) Ranking DSL Prospects is hard, but also very beneficial

(01:30) Looking back at the tops of the 2024 and 2025 DSL Top Prospects lists

(08:20) How does this DSL prospect class compare to other years

(13:15) Why Angeibel Gomez ranks No. 1

(16:10) Francisco Renteria stood out, but there...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall talk everything MiLB. We go level-by-level for 2026 season takeaways, top players and postseason series to watch. We also answer a slew of viewer questions.

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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JJ and Carlos talk about where we’re at in the 2027 draft coverage cycle and what to expect on our next draft board update. The two discuss why the summer is so important for high school hitters in particular, and then talk about a handful of the notable up-arrow college and preps from the summer circuit—including some in-person looks at this year’s Under Armour Next All-America Game. 

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This week on the Baseball America fantasy podcast, host Geoff Pontes is joined by National Draft Writer Carlos Collazo to discuss 2026 draftee debuts. Carlos has recently dug into the numbers and wrote up a whole host of first rounders that have played affiliated ball post-draft. We discuss with Carlos if any of these debuts are moving the needle for fantasy.

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On this week's Prospect Podcast Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper discuss the record-breaking run scoring and home run rates across the minor leagues. What's going on, why is it happening and who benefits/suffers because of it?

(00:00) Just how significant are the 2026 MiLB Runs Scored/Home Run Numbers?

(05:45) We're seeing some really weird home runs and extra-base hits when watching MiLB games this year

(13:30) Why we are pretty sure that it's the baseball that's driving this

(20:00) Home runs are way up, but not every home run hitter benefits...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris break down need-to-know September prospect callups. Plus, we talk about how Kade Anderson has fared in his first MLB go-round.

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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JJ and Carlos talk about the final 20-man roster for USA Baseball’s 2026 18U National Team. What are our overall thoughts of the roster? Who are players who just missed or were surprise additions? What might the lineup look like in competitive games? And why does Texas RHP George Ferguson have major helium? 

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On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper take a look at some of the MLB draftees who have gotten their pro careers started.

(01:00) Why Ian didn't get to see Roch Cholowsky

(04:15) Jacob Lombard has shown some power

(07:00) Elliot Lascelles is worth watching

(09:10) What can be gleaned from 50 PAs?

(14:00) Tate Southesine vs. Dax Kilby is an instructive case

(22:30) How we balance reacting without over-reacting

(27:30) Why this offseason will be so important for draftees

(35:45) How we treat...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler and Josh Norris talk standout Dominican Summer League prospects before welcoming Rockies 2026 draft pick Daniel Jackson to the program to talk about his first impressions of pro ball after winning college baseball's Golden Spikes Award.

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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Baseball America National College Reporter Jacob Rudner and Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper get ready for fall ball with a discussion about how college baseball's offseason training has evolved in recent year. Rudner and Cooper talk about fall ball's scouting relevance and how this time of year has changed for mid- and low-major coaches.

JJ and Carlos talk about some of the players to know from the 2027 college class with the bulk of the summer circuit behind us. What are the strengths and weaknesses? What are the limitations with top-of-the-class bats like Landon Hairston and Gavin Kelly? And who are some college arms to be aware of and excited about? 

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On this week's Fantasy Podcast, Geoff Pontes is joined by Lance Brozdowski. The two take in-depth looks at six intriguing pitching prospects.

(00:00) Lance and Geoff are back together, like it's old times

(07:30) Liam Doyle

(13:00) Jonathan Santucci

(19:30) Sabdiel Delzine

(28:00) Jamie Arnold 

(37:00) Kendry Chourio

(43:00) Cade Hunter

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On this week's Prospect Podcast, we're talking all about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards rank No. 2 on our recently updated farm system rankings. Ian Cundall, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at where the Cardinals stand as far as big league talent and close-to-the-majors prospects.

(00:00) Joshua Baez's first game was incredible, why he's still riding a very tricky line to stick

(07:30) Trying to decipher MiLB HR stats in a year where HRs are up dramatically

(12:30) Hitting 35+ MiLB HRs isn't a great sign of future stardom

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes take a look at a few prospects still in the minors who could come up to impact the playoff races. And we take a look at how the AL and NL Rookie of the Year races are shaping up. Plus we answer your questions.

(00:40) Kade Anderson Has Been Exceptional

(05:00) Could the Dodgers bring up Josue De Paula?

(07:30) Why isn't Walker Jenkins up?

(08:45) Franklin Arias...will the Red Sox get aggressive?

(11:00) Lazaro Montes

(13:45) Kevin...

It's a different podcast this week, as JJ Cooper talks with Bradenton Marauders Manager of Game Presentation & Marketing Brian Spradlin about what are the keys to a quality baseball broadcast. The Marauders have one of the best TV productions in the minor leagues, Cooper and Spradlin get into how they got there, and what they have learned along the way.

(00:00) How JJ and Brian got connected

(03:30) How the MiLB broadcasts have gotten better year after year

(04:45) The costs keep going down

(12:10) If you are starting from scratch, what...

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper take a look at some of the prospects who made the biggest jumps on our August Team Top 30 Prospects rankings update.

(0:45) What Did We Learn From This Top 30 Update?

(02:30) How The Orioles Farm System Has Been Transformed

(07:15) How The Rays Showed The Value Of Prospect Depth

(13:00) A Royals OF Prospect Who Made A Massive Jump

(21:00) A Nationals OF Prospect Who Climbed Nearly 20 Spots

(23:45) An Orioles LHP Prospect To Watch

(28:15) The Tigers Prospect...

Baseball America National College Reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper to discuss how college baseball recruiting has evolved in recent years. Rudner and Cooper take a look at the influence of NIL and the transfer portal and how college coaches are building their rosters in 2026.

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, J.J. Cooper and Ian Cundall talk all about BA's final in-season Top 30 Prospect ranking update of the season. We break down which players and orgs are on the rise, plus lots more.

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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On this week's Draft Podcast, Ben Badler joins JJ Cooper to discuss the next two high school draft classes. How do these two classes stack up, and why are Dylan Seward and Flip Watters at the top of the rankings?

(00:00) The challenges of evaluating underclassmen

(10:00) Why ranking No. 1 right now really means something

(11:00) This 2027 class has plenty of shortstops

(13:00) Evaluating No. 1 2027 prospect Dylan Seward in-depth

(21:10) Looking at the 2027 high school pitchers

(24:15) Why the 2028 prep class is more muddled

(25:15) Why Flip Watters is No. 1 in the 2028...

The Fantasy podcast returns with a vengeance this week as Dylan White returns to the show with Geoff Pontes to discuss the mid-summer Dynasty Top 500 update. The boys dig into ten players with big green up arrows heading into your fantasy trade deadline.

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, J.J. Cooper, Ian Cundall and Geoff Pontes react to the MLB trade deadline, breaking down standout moves, questionable trades and more. Plus, talk about George Lombard Jr. is heading to the Bronx.

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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Baseball America delivers a comprehensive recap of this year's trade deadline action, with major emphasis on prospect movement of all levels. BA's staff provides analysis on major MLB and MiLB storylines, while also fielding questions from viewers throughout.

JJ and Carlos analyze the 2026 signing deadline for the draft and break down all the numbers you need to know. Why was this year a historic one for the Rockies, what do we think of the Logan Schmidt non-signing, what bonuses surprised or shocked us and what did we get right and wrong in this year’s draft? What are the trends we need to be aware of? All that and more. 

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Baseball America's Jacob Rudner, J.J. Cooper and Ian Cundall join forces to prepare you for every scenario, strategy and surprise MLB trade deadline season will bring as August 3 approaches! The BA trio fields questions about trade packages, prospects, buyers & sellers and more!

On this week's Prospect Podcast, JJ Cooper, Ian Cundall and Geoff Pontes discuss how the current Top 100 Prospects list compares to other recent ones, and some of the challenges and improvements we've made to our rankings.

(00:00) Comparing the current Top 100 to recent Top 100s

(02:30) Why last offseason's Top 100 was better

(05:15) The strengths and weaknesses of the current class

(07:00) What's disappointing about how this year's class has developed

(17:00) Balancing over-reacting and not being reactive enough

(26:00) How prospects change--comparing Ethan Holliday and Josiah Hartshorn

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Baseball America National College Reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by Editor In Chief JJ Cooper to discuss the College Baseball Rules Committee's vote to bring ABS to college ball starting in 2027. Rudner and Cooper also take a closer look at the top three transfer classes in the country: Tennessee, LSU and Texas.

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ian Cundall and Geoff Pontes answer your burning questions in advance of the 2026 MLB trade deadline.

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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This week the Baseball America Fantasy podcast returns as host Geoff Pontes is joined by Jacob Rudner to discuss the 2026 draft class. We released out first FYPD ranking of the season on Thursday and Geoff and Jacob dive into some of the top players and decisions facing managers.

(2:00) Grady Emerson vs. Roch Cholowsky

(5:30) Eric Booth Jr.

(8:00) Zion Rose.

(13:00) Ranking a trio of college stars in Vahn Lackey, Jackson Flora and Drew Burress.

(21:00) Lack Of High End College Pitching.

(24:00) Digging into Liam Peterson.

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Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper take a look at what could be a wild trade deadline. What teams are buyers? Are there too few sellers?

(00:00) Why This Could Be A Wild Trade Deadline

(02:00) Trying To Figure Out Who's Buying, Who's Selling

(06:00) Why We Suggest Making Plenty Of Trades

(17:30) The Cubs Have Redundant Talent

(21:30) What Should The Dodgers Do

(31:00) Why The Rays Could Surprise

(37:00) Brewers/Braves Talk

(39:15) The Yankees Trade Offers Could Be A Bit Different

(44:00) One-Time Prospects Who...

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J Cooper, Ian Cundall and Geoff Pontes get ready for the MLB trade deadline, which is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 3, with looks at both leagues and potential trades.

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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The 2026 draft is in the rearview mirror, so JJ and Carlos preview what to expect with the 2027 class, which scouts are starting to bear down on this summer.

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Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by BA prospect writer and high school baseball expert Ben Badler to assess some of the nation's top recruiting class in the aftermath of the 2026 MLB Draft.

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Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper were at the Futures Game from the first moment of BP to the final out. They take an in-depth look at which prospects jumped out at the mid-season prospect showcase.

(00:00) Why The Futures Game Is Awesome

(07:45) Which Pitchers Stood Out

(16:30) Which Hitters Stood Out

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On a special Monday edition of the Hot Sheet Show, Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler and J.J. Cooper recap all the draft action from this past weekend, including top 10 takeaways, classes we loved, how to fix the broadcast and lots more.

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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BA staffers J.J. Cooper and Jacob Rudner react to the second and final day of the 2026 MLB Draft, covering rounds five through 20. The BA duo fields questions pertaining to the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins and more!

Baseball America staffers J.J. Cooper, Jacob Rudner and Carlos Collazo react to the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft with analysis on multiple teams' draft hauls, strategies and missteps.

On this week's Prospect Podcast, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Ian Cundall and Josh Norris talk about the top farm systems in baseball, fresh off our updated Organization Talent Rankings.

(00:00) How We Do These Rankings

(03:00) Why The Brewers Rank No. 1?

(14:00) The Rays Aren't That Far Behind

(18:00) The Dodgers Are Rolling, As Usual

(25:00) The Nationals Are Higher Than They've Been In Years

(29:30) The Mariners Have The Best Top-End Pitching

(34:10) Two Teams Who Get Most Improved Awards

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall talk about a number of trending topics, including BA's new farm system talent rankings, Luis Lara's callup, the Futures Game this weekend, draft week news and updates,

The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!

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Ben and Carlos are joined by JJ Cooper for a hybrid Future Projection/draft podcast breaking down everything we know or are hearing about the top of the 2026 draft. We talk through possibilities and players for each team’s first pick, talk about org tendencies, system strengths and weaknesses and try to get a better understanding of how the draft could unfold to get you ready for draft day. 

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To preview the 2026 MLB Draft, we held our final staff draft of the draft season, picking the top 75 picks. Even more than the order, this gives us a chance to talk about the vast majority of players who will go in the top two rounds on Saturday in the MLB Draft.

(02:30) Roch Cholowsky, SS

(03:15) Vahn Lackey, C

(05:15) Grady Emerson, SS

(07:35) Jackson Flora, RHP

(09:30) Eric Booth, Jr., OF

(11:00) Tyler Bell, SS

(12:50) Jacob Lombard, SS

(15:10) Drew Burress, OF

(17:30) Derek Curiel...