2020 Draft — Updated HS & College Rankings, Inside The Draft Process With Alexis Adams
JJ and Carlos talk about the 2020 draft class and the updated high school and college draft rankings that hit the site. If you're a fan of pitching, you should be happy, but the 2020 class is deep on all levels. After that, we are joined by Alexis Adams—the mother of Angels 2018 first round pick Jordyn Adams—to talk about what the draft process is like for players and families. Support this po...
1hr 2m Nov 12, 2019
1hr 2m
Phillies Top 10 Prospects Pod
J.J. Cooper joins Kyle Glaser to discuss the Phillies farm system, which includes the debate between Spencer Howard and Alec Bohm for the top overall prospect in the system. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations
27m Nov 11, 2019
27m
Cal Poly Coach Larry Lee Joins The College Pod
Settle in for an awesome conversation about hitting with Cal Poly coach Larry Lee, who also discusses his Mustangs' upcoming 2020 season. Then Teddy and Joe discuss the Big West Conference in 2020. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations
1hr 11m Nov 08, 2019
1hr 11m
2020 Braves Farm System Pod
Carlos Collazo and Kyle Glaser discuss the top prospects in the Braves farm system, which remains one of the best in baseball despite thinning at the lower levels. They discuss whether Cristian Pache is a clear No. 1 prospect at this point, guys who will likely contribute in Atlanta in 2020, how the talent falls off after them, and whether there are players outside the Top 10 with a legitimate ...
18m Nov 07, 2019
18m
The Nationals Are A Worthy World Series Champion
J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser bask in the afterglow of an exciting Game 7. They start with the Nats, a Wild Card team that upended the Astros dynasty, and discuss how Washington reinforced what is needed to win a World Series. J.J. also points out the Nats deserve credit for not entertaining the idea of selling, knowing Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon could leave. The guys also discuss how, ...
24m Oct 31, 2019
24m
UNC's Aaron Sabato + College Baseball Halloween Costumes
UNC first baseman Aaron Sabato (who can absolutely rake) joins the college podcast to talk about his preparation for the 2020 season and the Tar Heels' fall trip to the Dominican Republic. Then, Joe Healy and Ted Cahill give our suggestions for college baseball Halloween costumes/
50m Oct 31, 2019
50m
The Two Greatest Words In Sports
Where do we even start? J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser discuss last night's incredible Game 6. The guys talk the Nats surviving the Scherzer scare, Bregman and Soto taking their bats to first -- J.J. thinks baseball is better because of it -- the Trea Turner interference controversy, and wonder whether we'll see Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg tonight.
24m Oct 30, 2019
24m
How The Astros Turned The World Series
The Nationals took a 2-0 lead by beating Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander and ... haven't won since? Kyle Glaser and Carlos Collazo discuss Houston's dominant reversal in the World Series, what the Astros did to turn the series, and how the Nationals can force a Game 7.
14m Oct 28, 2019
14m
Michigan Coach Erik Bakich
Following Michigan's dreamlike run to the College World Series final, Erik Bakich joins the college pod to talk about the Wolverines' season. They discuss the run, look ahead to 2020 expectations, then look at big picture topics: diversity in college baseball, youth participation, what the Big 10 has to do to improve. Then, Teddy and Joe finish by talking which programs could contend alongside ...
1hr 15m Oct 25, 2019
1hr 15m
Clark Crist, Arizona Diamondbacks Junior College National Crosschecker
Longtime scout Clark Crist joins the Baseball America podcast to discuss his career. Crist was the signing scout on plenty of notable MLB players, including Kenny Lofton, Tommy Pham, Mike Leake and more.
22m Oct 25, 2019
22m
What We All Missed About The Nationals
Washington has a commanding 2-0 World Series lead, and J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser try to figure out why we didn’t give them more credit in the first place. They also discuss what Houston’s odds for a comeback are. 
19m Oct 24, 2019
19m
2019 World Series Preview, Predictions
Finally! It’s time to preview and predict the World Series between the Nats and Astros, featuring a number of high-profile arms seeking October glory. J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser discuss what the Astros proved to the baseball world in their ALCS win over the Yankees, what they’re most excited about this week, discuss whether MLB should move start times earlier and more. 
20m Oct 21, 2019
20m
USA Baseball National Team GM Eric Campbell
Description: Team USA begins training camp Monday ahead of next month’s 2020 Olympic qualifier. GM Eric Campbell joins the podcast to discuss the roster, which includes a number of Top 100 prospects. We talk about how willing MLB orgs were to allow top prospects to play, Noah Song’s selection and if his Navy background played a role, whether Clayton Andrews and Jake Cronenworth will be used as ...
36m Oct 21, 2019
36m
Inside MLBs Proposal To Dramatically Change Minor League Baseball
It's a bombshell news day at Baseball America. J.J. Cooper joins Carlos Collazo on the podcast to discuss his story, which details MLBs proposal -- and we stress its still a proposal -- to dramatically change Minor League Baseball as we know it. The proposal includes eliminating more than 40 teams, reclassifying many others, moving the draft to August, increasing the salary of remaining players...
49m Oct 18, 2019
49m
ALCS, NLCS Gives Us Plenty To Talk About
J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser take the temperature of both series' after a fun weekend. They start in Houston, where the Astros needed to win Game 2, and appreciate that Carlos Correa's season will be defined by more than simply another injury. Then they look at the NLCS and the Nats' impressive run so far, surmising that a potential path to a championship for Washington would be as impressive a...
19m Oct 14, 2019
19m
Georgia SS Cam Shepherd Joins The College Pod
52m Oct 11, 2019
52m
Tyler Glasnow Tips His Pitches And The Astros Move On
J.J. Cooper talks the end of Astros-Rays. He spends time discussing Tyler Glasnow's pitch-tipping, whether Tampa made a strategic miscue with how it deployed its pitching, credits Gerrit Cole for succeeding despite not having his best stuff, then recaps the Rays season as a whole and looks ahead to 2020, which may just include Wander Franco at some point.
17m Oct 11, 2019
17m
Did Dodgers Or Braves Fans Have It Worse?
J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser discuss a stunning night of baseball. Among the topics: The Dodgers and Braves take two very different paths to postseason pain, is Dave Roberts' bullpen management a fireable offense, and a look ahead to Rays/Astros ALDS Game 5.
24m Oct 10, 2019
24m
Breaking Down Rays-Astros ALDS Game 4
Discussing the continued dominance of the Yankees over the Twins, chat about big-time pitching performances from Max Scherzer and others, offer our predictions for Game 4 between the Astros and Rays and more.
21m Oct 09, 2019
21m
The Yankees Beat Up On The Twins (Again) Plus NLDS Game 5 Talk
Discussing the continued dominance of the Yankees over the Twins, chat about big-time pitching performances from Max Scherzer and others, offer our predictions for Game 4 between the Astros and Rays and more.Â
21m Oct 08, 2019
21m
Aces Wild + More Division Series Predictions
25m Oct 07, 2019
25m
'We Are Going To Figure Out The Right Way To Play Baseball'
The Braves-Cardinals game was crazy, yet Ronald Acuna Jr. has become the main storyline. J.J. Cooper and Carlos Collazo discuss the game, Acuna Jr.'s effort, the Cardinals comments postgame, and Paul Goldschmidt. Then they turn their attention to Dodgers-Nationals, where Walker Buehler proved he's an ace, Joc Pederson hit a bananas homer and more. They end with a brief preview of Friday's slat...
23m Oct 04, 2019
23m
A's-Rays Recap + NLDS Predictions
We've got a three-man booth on today's playoff pod. We start with A's-Rays, which was a microcosm of baseball in 2019. We give one positive Oakland can take from the loss (Jesus Luzardo), discuss the regular broadcast vs. the nerdcast, then jump over to the National League and predict both NLDS matchups, which start today.
23m Oct 03, 2019
23m
Sacramento State's Reggie Christiansen + Mid-Majors To Watch In 2020
55m Oct 02, 2019
55m
This Is Why We Love Wild Card Baseball
Washington Nationals fans spent 2.5 hours in agony, then everything flipped on a dime. J.J. Cooper breaks down Tuesday night's thrilling NL Wild Card Game. Among the topics up for discussion: The Michael Taylor hit-by-pitch, Josh Hader loses his slider, Brandon Woodruff unleashes his velo, why Dodgers fans should be bummed by Tuesday's result, and lamenting the loss of Christian Yelich.Â
17m Oct 02, 2019
17m
MLB Wild Card Predictions
Kyle Glaser and J.J. Cooper talk both Wild Card games. Among the topics on the agenda: How can the A's get over the hump? Will the Nats vanquish their playoff demons? Then they give their picks for both games.Â
33m Oct 01, 2019
33m
Our 2019 MLB Predictions In Review
Kyle Glaser and Matt Eddy put a bow on the regular season by discussing who surprised us, what we got right (and wrong), and what we'll remember most about the 2019 season.Â
27m Sep 27, 2019
27m
Frank Jagoda, USA Baseball's 18U director
Frank Jagoda joins Carlos Collazo to discuss Team USA's 18U team, previewing a slew of names regarded as some of the top prep 2020 MLB Draft prospects.
1hr 11m Sep 23, 2019
1hr 11m
The Best Players We Saw In 2019
Kyle Glaser and Josh Norris wrap up the 2019 Minor League Season. Among the highlights: The story of the year in the minors (the baseballs), the best players they saw, assessing the White Sox, Tigers, Padres and Reds rebuilds, plus they look ahead to the Arizona Fall League.
33m Sep 20, 2019
33m
NCAA Pod: Ranking The Top Recruiting Classes
1hr 2m Sep 16, 2019
1hr 2m
The Rise Of Gavin Lux
After winning our 2019 Minor League Player of the Year, J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser discuss Gavin Lux's surge into the highest echelon or prospects across baseball. They talk how we picked Lux, who narrowly edged out Luis Robert, his rise in LA's system and how the Dodgers continue to churn out top talent.Â
42m Sep 11, 2019
42m
Where Do The Red Sox Go From Here?
J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser parse through Boston's decision to fire Dave Dombrowski, try to envision what a successor would need to do to *improve* on Dombrowski's run, and discuss what the future holds for the Red Sox.Â
27m Sep 10, 2019
27m
Breaking Down Our New Draft Rankings
Carlos Collazo and J.J. Cooper team up to explain our updated High School and College Top 50 prospects lists, which feature a significant amount of changes following a summer of reporting on high school summer ball, the Cape Cod League and more.Â
47m Sep 04, 2019
47m
Arizona Fall League Rosters Breakdown
Discussing strongest/weakest teams, the players with something to prove and players worth the price of admission alone.Â
30m Aug 30, 2019
30m
The Atlantic League Rule Changes Feel Mostly...Normal?
J.J. Cooper spent two days taking in the Atlantic League, which is in the midst of implementing a slew of radical rule changes, including robo umps. He joins Kyle Glaser to discuss what he saw, and how it likely doesn't impact the casual fan as much as you'd think.Â
48m Aug 23, 2019
48m
Fantasy Hipster (8/16)
Fantasy Hipster, the podcast that dishes on podcasts to stash in fantasy *before* they're well-known, is back, focusing on the likes of Francisco Alvarez, Aaron Bracho and Alexander Ovalles.Â
19m Aug 16, 2019
19m
MLB Trade Deadline In Review
The prospect team discusses what ended up being a surprising end to the trade deadline, including rebuilt bullpens, the Greinke haul, prospects moved and plenty more.Â
25m Aug 01, 2019
25m
Midseason Top 100 Prospects Update
Our draft expert Carlos Collazo pops into the podcast to discuss some of the biggest names in the 2020 MLB Draft class. Among them: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jared Kelley, Victor Mederos. Plus, learn why Zac Veen and Carson Montgomery helped their stock with big days.
18m Jul 29, 2019
18m
Midseason Top 100 Prospects Update
J.J. Cooper and Kyle Glaser discuss the risers, fallers and notable names from our annual Midseason Top 100 Prospects update.
55m Jul 24, 2019
55m
NCAA Pod: Our Favorite 2019 Memories
Teddy Cahill and Joe Healy discuss Vanderbilt's championship, what Michigan's run means for the Big 10, then discuss their favorite parts of both the College World Series and 2019 season as a whole.
1hr 1m Jul 03, 2019
1hr 1m
Rays Scout James Bonnici + Rockies Scout Jon Lukens
Rays area scout James Bonnici joins the podcast to discuss signing Mike Brosseau as an non-drafted free agent in 2016 and Brosseau's storybook rise to the majors. Then Rockies area scout Jon Lukens joins to talk about signing Peter Lambert and what stood out most about the young hurler as an amateur.Â
28m Jun 28, 2019
28m
Prospect Stock At The Midseason Mark
Kyle Glaser and J.J. Cooper have plenty to say about both the Midwest League and California League All-Star games. Then, Kyle is joined by Josh Norris to discuss some of the top prospects they've seen midway through 2019. 
47m Jun 21, 2019
47m
NCAA Pod: 2019 College World Series Preview
The college crew takes on Omaha! They discuss teams who can challenge presumptive favorite Vanderbilt, give their national title picks discuss the lack of West Coast flavor this year and talk about Adley Rutschman, our Player of the Year.
48m Jun 13, 2019
48m
Fantasy Hipster: Six Fantasy Sleeper Pitching Prospects
Kyle and Matt break down six fantasy sleeper pitching prospects on the lastest edition of Fantasy Hipster.
17m Jun 07, 2019
17m
NCAA Pod: Super Regionals Preview
There's a lack of a true cinderella story this year, and the college crew debates whether that's good or bad. Plus a breakdown of each Supers site.
1hr 6m Jun 05, 2019
1hr 6m
SThe Signings of Garrett Stubbs and Zach Plesac
Astros catcher Garrett Stubbs and Indians pitcher Zach Plesac each made their major league debuts this week. Kyle chats with the Astros scout Tim Costic, who signed Stubbs out of Southern California, and Indians scout Junie Melendez, who signed Plesac out of Ball State, about what they saw in the pair as collegians and the process of signing a future big leaguer. 
33m May 31, 2019
33m
NCAA Tournament Preview Pod: Part 2 (Plus National Title Picks)
Continuing our NCAA Tournament breakdown focusing on the bottom half of the bracket, then making our national title picks. Fayetteville 1:11; Oxford: 8:08; Starkville: 13:55; Stanford: 20:40; Louisville: 26:41; Greenville: 31:22; Lubbock: 38:30; OKC: 45:50; National title picks 56:00
1hr 1m May 28, 2019
1hr 1m
NCAA Tournament Preview Pod: Part 1
The college crew breaks down the NCAA Tournament field by regional. Part 1 covers the top half of the bracket: LA: 15:25; Corvallis: 19:25; Nashville: 26:45; Morgantown: 32:48; Atlanta: 38:40; Chapel Hill: 44:29; Athens: 50:45; Baton Rouge: 57:46
1hr 6m May 28, 2019
1hr 6m
MLB Draft Podcast
Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper discuss the latest info on the 2019 MLB draft and answer listeners' questions. 
1hr 2m May 24, 2019
1hr 2m
College Pod: Picking Conference Tournament Champions
The college crew briefly talks the weekend, highlighted by Texas Tech's Big 12 win, then break down half a dozen conference tournaments.
1hr 11m May 21, 2019
1hr 11m