Fantasy Podcast: Early Spring Training Breakouts To Target
We're a few weeks into spring training and the early signs of breakouts are beginning to bloom. This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Baseball podcast we discuss a few names hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are targeting heading into 2025. (2:00) Chase DeLauter out 8-12 weeks (5:00) Luis Gil Lat Injury (7:00) Matt Vierling's injury opens up playing time for Jace Jung (8:30) Ryan Weathers...
33m Mar 05, 2025
33m
Scouting Every NL West No. 1 Prospect For 2025
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL West. 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) -- Roki Saksaki, Dodgers (9:35) -- Bryce Eldridge, Giants (19:25) -- Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks (28:35) -- Leodalis De Vries, Padres (38:20) -- Chase Dollan...
50m Mar 05, 2025
50m
Angels 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Taylor Blake Ward and JJ Cooper are talking in-depth about the Angels farm system in the latest MLB Prospects Deep Dive. With this post, all 30 teams are now live, so your favorite team is available, no matter which club you root for. (00:00) Caden Dana's a fast-rising, middle-of-the-rotation starting pitching prospect (11:30) Christian Moore is the latest fast-moving Angels position prospect...
47m Mar 05, 2025
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College Podcast: Tennessee Retakes No. 1 Spot, What to Make of Texas A&M's Early Skid
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the first change at No. 1 in the Top 25 of the year wth reigning national champion Tennessee returning to the top spot. Rudner and Flaherty also break down their concern level for former No. 1 Texas A&M, which dropped to No. 11 after a 1-3 week and 6-4 start to its season. (1:46) Is it time to sound the alarm on Texas A&M...
56m Mar 04, 2025
56m
Royals 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Royals farm system in a new Baseball America Deep Dive. The Royals made the playoffs in 2024 and also added a new No. 1 prospect in Jac Caglianone. (00:00) Why Jac Caglianone is No. 1 and how good could he be? (10:00) The Royals have a pair of interesting catching prospects. Looking at Blake Mitchell and Carter Jensen. (15:30) Looking ...
37m Mar 04, 2025
37m
Red Sox Senior Director Of Player Development Brian Abraham Joins To Talk Roman Anthony | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 45
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham to discuss on the game’s top farm system. Plus, we share our reactions to the Roman Anthony defense criticism to illustrate broader points about player evaluation and writing scouting reports for budding prospects. (1:00) Responding to the criticism of R...
31m Mar 04, 2025
31m
White Sox 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the White Sox farm system with another Baseball America farm system Deep Dive. The White Sox have added a significant amount of young talent through trades, but we take a look at what the team still has to do to turn around the worst team in the major leagues. (00:00) Noah Schultz evokes some very lofty comparisons (08:00) Hagen Smith...
37m Mar 03, 2025
37m
Draft Board Movement After Week Two
Peter and Carlos hop on the draft podcast to talk about the SP1 battle at the top of the class between Jamie Arnold and Tyler Bremner. After that the two talk about top-of-the-class college hitters and why Jace LaViolette could be losing his grip on 1-1 status in the class and why a trio of college shortstops are hot on his heels. — Time Stamps (2:00) The Jamie Arnold vs. Tyler Bremner race ...
45m Feb 28, 2025
45m
Marlins 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very deep Marlins farm system, although as our Deep Dive notes, it's one without a lot of Top 100-caliber prospects. (00:00) This system is bottom-heavy but Thomas White has taken the mantle of the next great Marlins pitching prospect. (07:00) What Noble Meyer needs to do to bounce back (12:00) The Marlins trade strategy (19:00) T...
46m Feb 28, 2025
46m
Mariners 2025 MLB Top Prospects Deep Dive
Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very loaded Mariners farm system in the latest 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. Austin explains how it was hard to line up everyone from No. 2 to No. 9, and why the team's first round pick couldn't crack the Top 10. (00:00) This is a very deep Top 10, here's what put Colt Emerson clearly at the top, and who he could end up comparing to....
39m Feb 27, 2025
39m
Fantasy Podcast: Tout Wars Alternative Category Review
Draft season is upon us and this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown Geoff's 2025 Tout Wars draft. They go through his strategy in the 15 team alternative categories league. This league uses on-base percentage over batting average as well as innings pitched and saves/holds. You can view the draft board HERE (https://www.fantrax.com/fantasy/...
43m Feb 26, 2025
43m
Nationals 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Savannah McCann and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Nationals farm system in a new 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. (00:00) Dylan Crews is the clear No. 1. What can be expected of him in 2025 and beyond. (10:00) Why Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana are 2 and 2A (17:00) How do the rest of the top position prospects sort out? (24:00) Are the Nationals close to jumping from rebuilding...
41m Feb 26, 2025
41m
College Podcast: Explaining the Top 25 Process, Exploring a Change at No. 1
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down their Top 25 selection process and how it impacted Week 3 decisions. Rudner and Flaherty also take an in-depth look at a potential change at No. 1 with Tennessee surging and Texas A&M losing third baseman Gavin Grahovac to a season-ending shoulder injury and make their picks to click in Week 3. (1:55) Why we didn’t inc...
47m Feb 25, 2025
47m
D-Backs 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Nick Piecoro joins JJ Cooper to talk about the Diamondbacks farm system. Arizona is just two years removed from a World Series appearance, and it has a holdover at No. 1 thanks to injuries. (00:00) Jordan Lawlar needs a year of good health, but where does he fit in this D-Backs lineup? (10:00) Demetrio Crisantes had a breakout season in 2024. (17:00) Druw Jones was healthy in 2024. There was...
54m Feb 25, 2025
54m
5 Players Who Could Become Baseball's No. 1 Prospect & Early Spring Training Reactions & | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 44
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun tease five outstanding prospects who could become baseball’s top prospect in 2026. Plus, we dive into some early spring observations and standout performers, including Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson and Royals slugger Jac Caglianone. (1:00) Who could be the No. 1 prospect in 2026? (16:00) Chandler Simpson's hot sprin...
31m Feb 24, 2025
31m
Padres 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Peter Flaherty and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Padres' farm system. This is a team that remains aggressive, and generally has some very high-ceiling prospects. That's true again this year at the top of the Padres Top 30 Prospects list. (00:00) Why Leodalis De Vries ranks at the top of the Padres' rankings and what he could become. (07:30) After a setback at the plate in 2024, Ethan...
45m Feb 24, 2025
45m
Scouting Every NL Central No. 1 Prospect For 2025
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL Central. 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) -- JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals (10:00) -- Matt Shaw, Cubs (20:15) -- Jesus Made, Brewers (29:25) -- Bubba Chandler, Pirates (38:50) -- Rhett Lowder, Reds En...
50m Feb 22, 2025
50m
Draft Standouts From Week One Of College Baseball
Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast to talk about a few of the buzziest draft prospects from the first weekend of college baseball, includin g Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes, Wake Forest SS Marek Houston and Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle, among others. — Time Stamps (4:30) Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes (12:30) Texas OF Max Belyeu (17:45) Clemson OF Cam Cannarella (24:30) Texas LHP Jared Spencer (2...
47m Feb 21, 2025
47m
Giants 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are talking about the San Francisco Giants farm system in another Deep Dive. This is a system led by one of the power hitting prospects in the game, but the depth of the system is a bigger question. (00:00) A new regime. (02:00) Bryce Eldridge flew through the minors in 2024. How far is he away now? (10:00) Can a position switch help Marco Luciano regain his prospec...
40m Feb 21, 2025
40m
Phillies 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Phillies farm system and the state of the organization in the latest Farm System Deep Dive. (00:00) Andrew Painter could be really good (15:00) Aidan Miller's development in 2024 was a very positive step forward (21:30) What did the Phillies give up for Jesus Luzardo (25:00) Justin Crawford can hit, but he has one big skill to dev...
44m Feb 20, 2025
44m
Fantasy Podcast: Breaking Down The Roboscout Top 100
On Monday Dylan White released his Roboscout Top 100, showing us how the model breaks down the top prospects in the game. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan discuss the list and some of the surprise names the Robot loves heading into the season. (3:00) Bregman signs and chaos ensues. (10:00) Art Imitates Life Roman Anthony No. 1 (13:00) Surprise at No. 2 (17:00) Top pitcher is not Jackson Jobe Break...
42m Feb 19, 2025
42m
Brewers 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Ben Badler and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Brewers farm system in our new 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. (00:00) Why Jesus Made is the No. 1 prospect before he plays a game in the U.S. (10:30) After a lost season, Jeferson Quero is worth remembering (14:30) Discussing Cooper Pratt's upside (19:30) Luis Pena is another DSL Prospect to watch (23:30) How do the Brewers remain playoff c...
41m Feb 19, 2025
41m
College Podcast: Recapping Opening Weekend, Top 25 Breakdown
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty dive into opening weekend and recap the biggest wins and losses from around the country. Rudner and Flaherty also take an in-depth look at their first in-season Top 25 and offer their Week 2 Picks to Click. (3:00) Opening weekend takeaways (13:41) Breaking down the Desert Classic and Shriners Children’s College Showdown (24:33)...
44m Feb 18, 2025
44m
Orioles 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back to discuss the Orioles farm system. It may not be as deep as it was when it ranked as our No. 1 system in back-to-back years, but the top of this system still compares favorably with most other teams. (00:00) Why systems drop down the farm system rankings (01:20) How good could Samuel Basallo be? (11:00) Why Coby Mayo's bat could be as good as Basallo's. ...
48m Feb 18, 2025
48m
Boston's Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman Dilemma Could Get Even Tougher | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 43
JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun dive into the Boston Red Sox conundrum: where to play Alex Bregman and how to avoid blocking the budding stars ready to burst onto the scene? Plus... (1:20) Is Kristian Campbell good enough to force Boston's hand? (13:00) The Orioles’ org depth might not be as good as you think (21:00) Exit velocities in college baseball are out of control ...
30m Feb 17, 2025
30m
Tigers 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking about the Detroit Tigers farm system. The Tigers rank No. 2 in our current farm system talent rankings, which is the highest we have ever ranked the Tigers. (00:00) What's going right in Detroit (02:00) Digging into No. 1 prospect Jackson Jobe. What's his potential? (10:00) How difficult it was to pick between Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle at No. 2. (1...
49m Feb 17, 2025
49m
Scouting Every NL East No. 1 Prospect For 2025
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...
49m Feb 15, 2025
49m
Twins 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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 prosp...
49m Feb 14, 2025
49m
Red Sox 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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 A...
1hr 2m Feb 13, 2025
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Fantasy Podcast: February Top 500 Update
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 soren...
49m Feb 12, 2025
49m
Guardians 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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...
38m Feb 12, 2025
38m
90th Percentile: Is American Baseball Falling Behind Japan?
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 ...
57m Feb 11, 2025
57m
Reds 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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 ...
40m Feb 11, 2025
40m
College Podcast: Our Favorite Opening Day Matchups, Introducing 64Analytics
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty are joined by Jason Ratcliff to talk about BA’s new partnership with http://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 64...
53m Feb 11, 2025
53m
Astros 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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 hitt...
37m Feb 10, 2025
37m
2025 MLB Farm System Rankings
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 toug...
50m Feb 10, 2025
50m
Rangers 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=0s&v=5xCl6jKuJFE) ) Why Kumar Rocker and Sebastian Walcott are 1A and 1B (02:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=120s&v=5xCl6jKuJFE) ) Analyzing Sebastian Walcott (06:...
46m Feb 07, 2025
46m
Reviewing Our Top 200 Draft Update + Preseason All-Americans
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...
52m Feb 07, 2025
52m
Fantasy Podcast: Sleeper Prospects To Buy For 2025
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 neve...
39m Feb 06, 2025
39m
Mets 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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) Oth...
37m Feb 06, 2025
37m
Pirates 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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 Har...
50m Feb 05, 2025
50m
Breaking Down the Preseason College Baseball Rankings, Omaha Sleepers
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 independen...
53m Feb 04, 2025
53m
Yankees 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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...
39m Feb 04, 2025
39m
Dylan Cease Trade Packages, Top 100 Talk & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 42
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 Riser...
29m Feb 03, 2025
29m
Dodgers 2025 MLB Prospects To Know
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) ...
38m Feb 03, 2025
38m
2025 Draft Sleepers To Know
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...
48m Jan 31, 2025
48m
Blue Jays 2025 Top Prospects Deep Dive
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 ...
48m Jan 30, 2025
48m
Rays 2025 Top MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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. sa...
51m Jan 29, 2025
51m
Athletics MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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...
44m Jan 28, 2025
44m
Rockies MLB Prospects Deep Dive
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 dis...
45m Jan 27, 2025
45m