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Geoff Pontes and Jesús Cano are talking all about the Rockies' farm system. There's a lot of work to be done here for the new front office. The two take a look at the challenges and struggles of the system in recent years and what could turn things around.(00:00) Looking at the new front office and what it's doing(06:30) Ethan Holliday is the No. 1 prospect, but there are concerns(09:40) Making the case for Charlie Condon as the other option at No. 1(15:00) How this system compares to a year ago(16:45) Candidates other than Ethan Holliday who could be No. 1 a year from now(19:15) What has the organization been good at developing?(21:45) Some other Rockies sleeper prospects to know(30:00) Taking a look at Zac VeenRockies Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-colorado-rockies-top-mlb-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back to take an in-depth look at one of the best farm systems in baseball. The Detroit Tigers have a pair of Top 10 Prospects and several more in the Top 100.(00:00) The State Of The Tigers(05:20) What Stands Out About Kevin McGonigle And Where Does Hit Fit In 2026?(10:30) This Is One The Best Tigers Farm Systems We've Seen In Years(15:40) Talking About Max Clark, Bryce Rainer And More(20:45) What The Tigers Are Good At Developing And How It's Changed(31:45) Sleeper Names To Know(38:30) Are The Tigers All About 2026 Or Is There Longevity?Tigers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-detroit-tigers-top-mlb-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Baseball America Fantasy Podcast host Geoff Pontes is joined by fellow BA writer Ian Cundall. The two talk through this week's Brendan Donovan trade, the Eugenio Suarez signing and the Framber Valdez signing. The second part of the show is focused on WBC roster release talk, FYPD updates and some questions focused on two Red Sox players.(3:00) Brendan Donovan traded to Mariners(11:00) Eugenio Suarez signs with Reds.(14:00) Framber Valdez signs with Tigers.(18:00) How Much Does WBC Impact Fantasy?(23:00) Trio of exciting young Korean hitters.(27:00) FYPD updates(30:00) Can Kyson Witherspoon Reach MLB In 2026?(37:00) Will Kristian Campbell rebound?Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Jacob break down our latest draft board update on the cusp of the college season kicking off. Who are the names to know, the notable movers, the positional races we’re excited to watch and more. —Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro(6:00) The race for SP1(12:00) Jackson Flora pitch mix questions(16:30) Our excitement for Eric Booth Jr.(19:00) Ryder Helfrick vs. Vahn Lackey for C1(25:00) High-confidence college hitters(38:00) Notable down arrow movers(45:00) Caden Bogenpohl’s batted ball profile(47:10) Cole Carlon’s reliever questionsOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo are taking an in-depth look at a very deep Guardians farm system in the latest edition of the Prospect Podcast Deep Dive.(00:00) The State Of The Guardians System(04:00) Travis Bazzana Is The Clear No. 1—What Can Be Expected From Him In 2026?(08:20) Chase DeLauter Is Healthy. Keep Your Fingers Crossed.(11:00) Is The System Better Or Worse Than A Year Ago?(13:30) Jace LaViolette Was A Fascinating Guardians Draft Pick(16:00) Who Could Be Next Year's No. 1 Prospect?(17:00) Parker Messick and Braylon Doughty Discussions(22:15) What The Guardians Are Good At Developing(25:00) More Guardians Sleepers To Know(32:00) Khalil Watson's Fascinating PathGuardians Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2007-cleveland-guardians/prospects/?season=2026&ranking=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Braves farm system for the latest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. This remains a very pitcher-heavy farm system, but we look at some hitters to know as well.(00:00) Looking at the shape of this system(02:30) Why Cam Caminiti Ranked No. 1(09:00) JR Ritchie could make an MLB impact in 2026(11:30) Are There Position Players Who Could Help This Year?(13:30) Looking At The Three Shortstops The Braves Drafted In 2025(18:45) Why Carlos Is Excited About Briggs McKenzie and Diego Tornes(23:00) What Are The Braves Good At Developing?(28:00) Braves Sleeper Prospects To Know(37:00) Could The Braves Pitching Approach Change With New Coaching?Braves Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2026-atlanta-braves/prospects/Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner break down Baseball America's new top 200 draft rankings for 2026 and talk about our newly released college and high school All-America teams.We also break down the three-team trade that sent key Mariners prospects to the Cardinals.As a reminder, the Hot Sheet Show now airs live on the BA YouTube channel every week on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:00) A big riser in our top 200 draft rankings (3:30) College pitching in the class (7:15) How this high school class stacks up (10:00) Preseason college All-America teams & breaking down Drew Burress (18:35) Breaking down Mariners prospects heading to St. LouisOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Carlos Collazo go over the 2026 Baseball America Preseason College All-America teams, which were voted on and selected by a panel of 18 MLB scouting directors. Rudner and Collazo also discuss BA's preseason national college award selections.(3:18) How our preseason All-America teams are picked(6:15) How we’d pick it(11:57) Reading off the teams(13:46) Surprises(18:37) Potential breakouts on the teams(22:30) Three unanimous selections(24:21) Preseason Player of the Year(29:44) Preseason Pitcher of the Year(35:06) Preseason Freshman of the Year(40:41) Sleeper award candidatesOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alex Speier and JJ Cooper are here to talk about the Red Sox farm system in depth on the latest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. We look at the close-to-the-majors pitching, as well as a number of further away but intriguing bats.(00:00) The Red Sox Are Very Willing To Deal(04:15) What Does Payton Tolle Still Need To Work On?(08:30) Franklin Arias Has A Very High Floor, But What's His Ceiling?(13:45) The Red Sox System Has Clearly Taken A Step Back, Here's Why(19:00) Who Is Most Likely To Be No. 1 Next Year?(23:15) What Is This Org Good At Developing?(27:45) Red Sox Sleeper Prospects (35:00) Why Prospects Are On The Move(41:00) Will The Paul Toboni Departure Leave A Mark?Red Sox Top Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2004-boston-red-sox/prospects/?season=2026&ranking=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for an even better encore to their AL pennant-winning 2025 season, and their No. 1 prospect, Trey Yesavage, should get a full year in the rotation. Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look at Yesavage and the rest of an improved Blue Jays prospects list in the new Prospect Podcast Deep Dive.(00:00) What Can Be Expected Of Trey Yesavage Going Forward?(05:30) How Close Was The Choice Of Who Was The No. 2 Prospect?(12:20) Is This System Better Or Worse Than Last Year?(15:00) Who Is The Pick To Be Next Year's No. 1?(18:30) What Is This Org Good At Developing?(21:30) Blue Jays Sleepers Outside The Top 10(29:15) The Blue Jays Could Use More Pitchers With StuffBlue Jays Top Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-toronto-blue-jays-top-mlb-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Geoff Pontes Geoff Pontes is joined by Jacob Rudner to talk 2026 sleepers, targets and trends.We dive into Munetaka Murakami's wide range of values, then talk some top targets and FYPD trends we're seeing.Time Stamps(2:00) The Case For Munetaka Murakami(15:30) Is Josh Baez A 2026 Redraft Sleeper?(24:00) Marlins Outfield Sleeper Prospects(26:00) Devin Fitz-Gerald—A Steal?(33:00) Could Kyson Witherspoon Reach MLB In 2026?(38:00) Jace LaViolette Bounce-Back Tour(43:00) The Case For Nolan Schubart(46:00) The Cam Leiter Value PropositionOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Jacob talk about the news that South Carolina lefthander Jake McCoy is going to miss the 2026 season and the draft implications for that. After that the two pick out a few of their favorite sleepers who are currently outside of the top-three round range but could see themselves jump up the board with strong spring seasons. —Time Stamps:(1:00) Jake McCoy injury(5:00) How does this impact his draft stock?(11:00) Sleeper talk begins(15:00) Logan Reddemann(19:55) Cal Randall(22:00) Dominic Pellegrin(27:00) Joe Tiroly(31:00) Owen Hull(37:25) Bo RhudyOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Twins farm system. It's led by No. 1 prospect Walker Jenkins, and after last season's trades, it's also significantly deeper.(00:00) A Quick Note About Edouard Julien and Pierson Ohl's Trade(03:00) Looking At No. 1 Prospect Walker Jenkins(09:00) Emmanuel Rodriguez, Kaelen Culpepper Talk(11:30) Is This System Better Than Last Year?(15:00) Prospects Who Could Rank No. 1 Next Year(19:30) How The Twins' Lack Of A Clear MLB Shortstop Could Affect Culpepper And Marek Houston(24:30) What Do The Twins Develop Really Well?(27:30) Looking At Twins Sleepers(29:45) Are The Twins In A Rebuild?(35:00) Why It's Worth Paying Attention To The Twins' DSL GroupTwins Top 30: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2024-minnesota-twins/prospects/?season=2026&ranking=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Cardinals farm system on the newest edition of the Baseball America Prospect Podcast Deep Dives. There's a clear No. 1 prospect here, but the No. 2 and No. 3 prospects also wouldn't look out of place at No. 1.(00:00) Looking at JJ Wetherholt at No. 1(04:30) Examining Liam Doyle(08:45) Is This System Better Or Worse Than Last Year?(12:00) Who Could Be Next Year's No. 1?(15:40) What Is This Org Good At Developing?(18:00) How Will The Cardinals Avoid The Problems Of The Last Wave Of Prospects(23:00) Cardinals Sleeper Prospects To KnowCardinals Top Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2020-st-louis-cardinals/prospects/?season=2026&ranking=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by Coastal Carolina director of analytics Matt Pepin to discuss the state of exit velocities in college baseball and whether or not it's time for the NCAA to look into the ball it uses. Rudner and Pepin also break down Coastal Carolina ace and top college pitching prospect Cameron Flukey from a data standpoint.(1:56) Welcoming in Matt Pepin(3:50) Digging deeper on college exit velocities(7:09) Are some players hitting the ball harder than they should?(9:35) Breaking EVs down by percentages(11:23) Changing the ball(17:17) What makes Cameron Flukey great?(19:13) Taking a closer look at Flukey’s fastball(20:49) Flukey’s curveball improvement(21:23) Targeted areas of growth over the offseason(22:28) Implementing data into development at Coastal(25:22) What people miss when studying Flukey(26:00) Flukey’s slider and changeup(28:35) Coastal draft sleepers(30:38) Team USA alums to watch(31:42) Final thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris are talking all about the Phillies farm system, which is led by shortstop Aidan Miller. Who are the names to know, and how does this system stack up against other farm systems? Find out in the latest Deep Dive.(00:00) How Does The System Stack Up?(01:30) How Easy Was It To Choose Aidan Miller at No. 1?(08:50) Analyzing Andrew Painter's Development(11:35) Is This System Better Or Worse Than Last Year?(14:30) Who Could Be The System's No. 1 Prospect Next Year?(18:00) What Is This System Good At Developing?(20:00) Other Sleepers Outside The Top 10 To Watch(23:40) Where Is This System Going?Phillies Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-philadelphia-phillies-top-mlb-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Ben Badler discuss the recently released Baseball America Top 100 Prospects list.We talk about Top 100 players that have us excited for the future, potential risers, and candidates for No. 1 in 2027. We also break down the latest headline trades in MLB and take viewer questionsAlso, please note that beginning next week, the Hot Sheet Show will be moving to 3 p.m. ET on Tuesdays. We'll seen you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:00) Why Ben is excited about Mike Sirota (3:15) Why Geoff is excited about Bryce Rainer (6:00) How high can Tanner McDougal rise? (7:45) Bo Davidon's unconventional path to the Top 100 (8:45) Who could be No. 1 in 2027? (15:45) Breaking down the Freddy Peralta trade (18:50) Projecting Brandon Sproat (21:45) Breaking down the MacKenzie Gore tradeOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Marlins farm system and the team's top prospects in the latest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. The system keeps getting deeper.(00:00) Jacob's First Top 30(01:40) Why Thomas White Ranks No. 1 And Who Else Was Considered(04:45) Is This System Better Or Worse Than This Time Last Year?(10:00) How The Top Prospects Are Largely MLB Ready(12:00) Who Could Be No. 1 A Year From Now?(16:30) What Are The Marlins Good At Developing?(20:00) Signs Of A Successful 2026(27:00) What Is The Strength Of The System(29:45) More Kevin DeFrank Talk, Plus Other DSL Names To Know(34:00) Why The Marlins Latin America Prospect Push Makes SenseBaseball America Marlins Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-miami-marlins-top-mlb-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After we talked about the top of the 2026 Top 100 Prospects in our previous video, today we're focusing on prospects all through the list with discussions on 12 other Top 100 Prospects who are worth paying close attention to in 2026.(00:30) Mike Sirota(03:30) Braylon Doughty(06:45) Joshua Baez(10:45) Caden Scarborough(14:30) Dax Kilby(17:00) Ryan Sloan(19:45) Jhonny Level(23:30) Jamie Arnold(26:15) Franklin Arias(31:30) Kendry Chourio(36:15) George Lombard Jr.(40:45) Connor PrielippBaseball America Top 100: https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2026-top-100-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Baseball podcast hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes break down all the recent moves in MLB. They discuss the Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette signings, the Luis Robert trade, the Mackenzie Gore trade and the Freddy Peralta trade. The second half of the show we dive into redraft strategy with our own NFBC expert Dylan White.(1:30) Kyle Tucker Signs With The Dodgers.(3:00) Bo Bichette Signs With The Mets.(6:00) Breaking Down The Freddy Peralta Trade - How Do The Prospects Fit In Milwaukee?(12:00) Mackenzie Gore Trade, Does This Kill His Sleeper Status?(16:00) Luis Robert Trade - More Playing Time For Luisangel Acuna?(21:00) High Level Redraft Strategy.(23:00) Whats The Perfect Balance Of Hitters And Pitchers Through Round 10?(25:00) Who Is A Must Have Hitter After Round Five?(27:00) Who Is A Must Have Pitcher After Round Five?(29:00) Prospects Dylan Is Targeting In Early Drafts.Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy