How Mets Can Surround Soto, Yankees Prospect Focus & Draft Lottery Preview | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 37
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun discuss the state of the Mets and Yankees following the big Juan Soto news. Do the Mets have players to properly surround Soto? How will the Yankees regroup? The guys also tip their caps to the Padres, who were named Baseball America's 2024 Organization of the Year, before Carlos takes us through a Rule 5 dr...
29m Dec 09, 2024
29m
Reviewing 2024 NL West Draft Classes
Carlos and Peter complete their divisional draft review series of the 2024 draft class with the National League West. The two talk through each team’s draft, pick out players to know, sleepers they are intrigued with, standout debut performers and then pick out which class of the division they’re most excited about. — Time Stamps (3:30) D-backs (13:00) Rockies (30:45) Dodgers (39:00) Padres ...
1hr 17m Dec 06, 2024
1hr 17m
Fantasy Podcast: Middle Infield Rankings For 2025 Dynasty Baseball
This week on the Baseball America fantasy show hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes dig into the recent hot stove news as a handful of bigger names have new homes. While in the second half of the show they cover some targets and sleepers from the recently released Middle Infield Dynasty Rankings for 2025. (2:00) Blake Snell signing with Dodgers and looming Sasaki deal. (10:30) Jonathan India an...
50m Dec 04, 2024
50m
Roki Sasaki Landing Spots, Joey Loperfido Joins & Fantasy Sleepers| Hot Sheet Show Ep. 36
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido. The guys dive into the latest rumblings revolving around Japanese star Roki Sasaki’s possible MLB destination, and we take a look at dynasty fantasy baseball sleepers and early breakout rookies to watch in 2025. Time Stamps (1:00) Roki Sasaki's potential landing spots with Ben ...
35m Dec 02, 2024
35m
Rule 5 Draft Early Preview
If you're a regular listener/reader of Baseball America content, you probably know that we love the Rule 5 Draft. JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes have Rule 5 Fever, which means we'll go in depth on what worked in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft, what doesn't usually work and also what players are catching our eyes for the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, set to be held on Dec. 11. 02:00 What Is The Rule 5 Draft 04:00 Exp...
42m Nov 29, 2024
42m
Reviewing 2024 NL Central Draft Classes
Carlos and Peter continue their divisional draft review series of the 2024 draft class with the National League Central. The two talk through each team’s draft, pick out players to know, sleepers they are intrigued with, standout debut performers and then pick out which class of the division they’re most excited about. — Time Stamps (3:00) Cubs (18:30) Reds (30:00) Brewers (41:00) Pirates (5...
1hr 16m Nov 27, 2024
1hr 16m
Fantasy Podcast: First Year Player Draft Top 100 And FYPD Sleepers
This week on the Baseball America fantasy podcast, Dylan and Geoff dive into the update and expanded First Year Player Draft rankings. We dive into the changes and additions to the top 50 before calling out some names to target in deeper FYPD settings. (2:00) Angels moves (8:00) Updated top 50 in FYPD (17:00) Kale Fountain (20:00) Tystus Cissell (23:00) Daniel Eagen (25:00) Cole Hertzler (28:0...
37m Nov 27, 2024
37m
Anthony Solometo Joins, Roki Sasaki Special Posting Exception & Fantasy Sleepers | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 35
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, JJ Cooper, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes & Scott Braun welcome Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo. Plus, the guys discuss how Roki Sasaki is primed to disrupt the international signing market. Should MLB make a special exception for the Japanese phenom? We also explore players available for the Rule 5 draft and take look at fantasy baseball sleepers,...
35m Nov 26, 2024
35m
Reviewing 2024 NL East Draft Classes
Carlos and Peter continue their divisional draft review series of the 2024 draft class with the National League East. The two talk through each team’s draft, pick out players to know, sleepers they are intrigued with, standout debut performers and then pick out which class of the division they are most excited about. — Time Stamps (3:30) Braves (15:00) Marlins (26:00) Mets (36:45) Phillies (...
1hr 9m Nov 22, 2024
1hr 9m
Fantasy Podcast: Corner Infield and Catcher Rankings
Rankings season has returned for the Baseball America fantasy team of Dylan White and Geoff Pontes. In our first installment of offseason dynasty rankings we cover first baseman, third baseman and catchers. (2:00) Introducing the 2025 Dynasty Rankings (5:00) No. 1 rankings (8:00) Is it time trade Jose Ramirez (11:00) Is an improving Red Sox lineup a boost for Devers fantasy value? (13:00) ...
47m Nov 20, 2024
47m
Chase Dollander Joins, National Signing Day Recap & Non-Tender Deadline Looms | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 34
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, we're joined by Rockies pitching prospect Chase Dollander while also recapping National Signing Day and discussing the non-tender deadline scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Time Stamps (0:45) Peter Flaherty breaks down National Signing Day (8:30) Chase Dollander joins (14:15): Chase on transferring to Tennessee (15:45) Best players he's faced as a pro (16:...
35m Nov 18, 2024
35m
Reviewing 2024 AL West Draft Classes
Carlos and Peter are back to break down more 2024 draft classes in their third installment of this year’s series. This time it’s the AL West and plenty of college talk for a division that loaded up on four-year prospects. — Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (3:00) Astros (15:00) Angels (29:40) A’s (45:30) Mariners (56:20) Rangers (1:07:20) Which draft did we like best? Our Sponsors: * Check out Inde...
1hr 15m Nov 15, 2024
1hr 15m
90th Percentile: Brendan Donovan And The Art Of Maintaining Consistency
This week on the 90th Percentile we welcome back on Cardinals star Brendan Donovan. We discuss his offseason routines, how he maintains strength and stays "bouncy" throughout the season and much more. (4:00)       How consistent is your sleep, eating, and body maintenance during the season? (9:00) How much of a differentiator are these routines in terms of: o   advancing through amateur and ...
1hr 8m Nov 13, 2024
1hr 8m
Roki Sasaki Posting Soon, Brock Wilken Joins, NL Central Top Prospects | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 33
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun discuss Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki’s posting to MLB this offseason. Where does he rank among stateside pitching prospects, and why is he poised to upend the international prospect system? Plus, Brewers prospect Brock Wilken stops by fresh off his performance in the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby before...
37m Nov 12, 2024
37m
Fantasy Podcast: How To Value Roki Sasaki In 2025 Fantasy Baseball
This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White discuss the exciting news of Roki Sasaki's forthcoming posting this winter. They breakdown his value in dynasty as well as redraft in 2025, before ranking out the updated FYPD Top 10. (2:00) Roki Sasaki Is Coming To MLB. (10:00) How To Value Sasaki in Redraft. (15:00) Value Of The No. 1 Pick. (18:00) Tradin...
45m Nov 12, 2024
45m
Scouting Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki
Baseball America prospect maven Geoff Pontes and editor-in-chief JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at Roki Sasaki, the righthander whose posting has shaken up the offseason MLB free agent market. Geoff dives into the analytics to spot some noticeable trends in Sasaki's stuff. And the two debate where Sasaki will most likely go, as well as where he'd make the biggest impact. 00:00 Who Is Roki Sas...
52m Nov 11, 2024
52m
Reviewing 2024 AL Central Draft Classes
Carlos and Peter continue their 2024 draft review series with the American League Central. Class breakdowns, sleeper picks, names to know and at the end of the show we give our picks for favorite of the division. — Time Stamps (0:00) Intro/Banter (4:00) White Sox (8:00) White Sox high school picks (11:00) White Sox sleepers (13:30) Guardians (17:15) Braylon Doughty & Joey Oakie (20:00) Guard...
1hr 12m Nov 08, 2024
1hr 12m
Fantasy Podcast: Top Prospects For 2025 Redraft Leagues
The fantasy podcast is back and we're slowly creeping into rankings season on this week's episode. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White open the show with a discussion of Dylan's very early NFBC Draft Champions draft. We cover strategy and overall build before jumping into today's primary topic: redraft prospects. Often the biggest difference makers based on ADP return top prospects can be the di...
45m Nov 05, 2024
45m
Griff McGarry Joins; NL East Top 10 Prospects | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 32
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Phillies pitching prospect Griff McGarry (https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/6283-griff-mcgarry/) to dish on his Arizona Fall League experience. Plus, we take look at fresh NL East Top 10 prospect lists being unveiled on the BA website this week (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/atlanta-braves-2025-top...
32m Nov 04, 2024
32m
Reviewing 2024 AL East Draft Classes
Now that we’re officially in the offseason, Carlos and Peter hop on the draft pod for the first of a six-part series looking back at 2024 draft classes. Up first, the American League East. The two give overviews on the class, talk through surprising picks, picks they like, dig into sleepers to know and highlight early pro performers from each class. — Time Stamps (1:00) Intro (5:00) Orioles ...
1hr 12m Nov 01, 2024
1hr 12m
World Series Wrap-Up: Congrats To The Dodgers & What's Next For The Yankees
Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are giving the Dodgers their due. Los Angeles has won its second title in the past five seasons with its Game 5 win over the Yankees. We're talking about that and what's ahead for both teams. 0:01 What will you remember most from that five-run inning? 0:05 Freddie Freeman, what a World Series. 0:08 Who would be your other Dodgers stars of the Series? 14:30 What do...
53m Oct 31, 2024
53m
90th Percentile: Dr. Nick Serio Of VeloU
This week on the 90th Percentile Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Dr. Nick Serio of Velo U. We discuss Nick's work with pitchers and how they get exciting results through advanced training, arm care and the idea of disappearing projection. (1:00) Introducing Dr. Nick Serio of VeloU (4:00) Physical Assessment Process And Identifying Key Attributes. (9:00) Elements Of The Ass...
58m Oct 31, 2024
58m
Cooper Adams Joins; 8 Strong International Signing Classes | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 31
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler & Scott Braun are joined by Red Sox pitching prospect Cooper Adams (https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/1370679-cooper-adams/) to discuss Boston's approach to pitching development, adjusting to pro ball and more. Plus, we discuss a big college commitment flip for the reigning national champs, and Ben dishes on his top international sig...
34m Oct 28, 2024
34m
Starting The Hype For 2026 Shortstops Jacob Lombard & Grady Emerson
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about Peter’s first experience at Jupiter. The standout players for him were the top-ranked high school players of the 2026 class: Grady Emerson and Jacob Lombard. What makes them so dynamic and exciting? After that Peter talks through a number of 2025 outfielders who impressed in some form or fashion before hitting on a few pitchers of note an...
45m Oct 25, 2024
45m
The Big Event: Dodgers vs. Yankees, the BA World Series Preview
A clash of the titans has BA's JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes excited. In our World Series Preview, we look at how this is the matchup of the two heavyweights from the 2024 season, with lineups stuff with MVP caliber players. But we also take a look at how these bullpens were developed differently, why the Dodgers lack of starting pitching may not be as much of a problem as expected and who we thin...
33m Oct 24, 2024
33m
Fantasy Podcast: Early Season 2025 Draft Champions Draft.mp3
Dylan just can't turn the robot off! This week on the Baseball America fantasy podcast hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes discuss Dylan's first Draft Champions draft of the 2025 season. We walk through Dylan's prep, his early round strategy and overall roster building approach throughout the episode. (2:00) World Series Excitement. (8:00) AFL Breakouts Zyhir Hope and Josue Briceno. How do we v...
38m Oct 22, 2024
38m
Fall Classic Preview & Young Catchers Revolution? | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 30
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes & Scott Braun discuss how the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers built their organizations and manifested this World Series appearance. Plus, we look back at the LCS round and wonder if there is there a youth catching movement underway. Time Stamps (1:15) How the Yankees & Dodgers built their WS teams (11:35) Lessons learned from LC...
35m Oct 21, 2024
35m
Where Are The Rays Going To Play
The Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field home saw its roof ripped off during landfall of Hurricane Milton. That leaves a lot of questions and very few clear answers about what's going to happen for the Rays for 2025 and beyond. To get a sense of what could happen, Baseball America's Matt Eddy and JJ Cooper talked with special guest Marc Topkin, BA's Rays correspondent and the beat writer for the Rays...
1hr 4m Oct 17, 2024
1hr 4m
90th Percentile: Could A College Promotion/Relegation System Work?
This week on the 90th Percentile Geoff introduces a radical idea to remake the college sports system and create a new competitive landscape. Before we dive into this week's main topic we have a deep discussion about some of the standout meals from Geoff's recent AFL trip. (2:00) ALCS and NLCS. (13:00) Best Eats In The Arizona Fall League. (26:00) Should College Conferences go to a promotion/...
45m Oct 17, 2024
45m
Ethan Salas, Tre Phelps Interviews; AFL Standouts | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 29
We have a pair of really fun conversations today. Ethan Salas, MLB's No. 17 prospect, joins us live from the Arizona Fall League to talk hitting, the Padres' playoff run and how he's preparing to one day join them. We also talk to Georgia star Tre Phelps, one of the better prospects in the 2025 draft, about the Bulldogs' stadium renovations, the longest home run he ever hit and why he thinks fo...
35m Oct 16, 2024
35m
Fantasy Podcast: Arizona Fall League Standouts And Underrated Roboscout Pitching Targets
On this week's episode of the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Geoff and Dylan discuss Geoff's recent trip to the Arizona Fall League. They cover a handful of players trending upward who are worth your attention in fantasy, before discussing some pitchers Roboscout views as underrated. (3:00) Zyhir Hope (6:00) Kemp Alderman (10:00) Peyton Williams (14:00) Connor Phillips (20:00) Thayron L...
38m Oct 15, 2024
38m
A Smorgasbord Of Prep Shortstops In The 2025 Draft Class
Carlos and Peter talk through one of the most exciting draft demographics there is: high school shortstops! There are plenty to talk about in the 2025 draft class compared to 2024. In today's episode the two break down the offensive and defensive profiles of seven potential first rounders. — Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (4:00) Billy Carlson (12:30) Kayson Cunningham (20:30) Eli Willits (27:30) B...
55m Oct 11, 2024
55m
Cooper Ingle joins; Andrew Painter added to AFL | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 28
On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper and Ben Badler dished on the Guardians/Tigers series and how these AL Central teams built themselves for the postseason before welcoming a piece of the Guardians’ future as a guest in minor league catcher Cooper Ingle. After some really good, in-depth intel on catching and performance from Cooper, talk moves to the Arizona Fall League. Time Stamps (...
29m Oct 08, 2024
29m
Fantasy Podcast: Underrated Prospects Per Roboscout
The Fantasy Podcast returns after a week off and we're diving into some fantasy season postmortem, some Arizona Fall League talk and a quick spotlight on Dylan's forthcoming Underrated Prospects Per Roboscout article. Lots of early offseason nuggets to digest heading into 2025 and more. (2:00) reviewing fantasy season (10:00) Mike Trout (12:30) ERA and WHIP strategy (15:00) Kerry Carpenter ...
33m Oct 08, 2024
33m
Jaden Hamm Joins; MLB Teams Lose By Cutting Scouts | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 27
We've got some hardware to dish out, plus a great conversation with Tigers RHP Jaden Hamm. Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes took home coveted Baseball America awards this week. We explain why, chat with Hamm about his rise up Tigers farm system rankings, then close with a conversation on why more front offices than usual are cutting scouts, and why we feel that's a mistake. Time Stamps (1:30) Paul...
31m Oct 02, 2024
31m
90th Percentile: Is It Time To Open Up Draft Eligibility For MLB?
The NCAA baseball landscape is changing. The transfer portal, NIL and expanding scholarships is creating a backlog of players at top programs all throughout the country. One potential way to fix this would be to open up draft eligibility to all classes. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak discuss a radical idea in depth that could change the dynamic of college baseball and the MLB draft. (3:00) ...
55m Oct 01, 2024
55m
The Top College Arms To Know In The 2025 Draft
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to give an overview of the current top five arms in the college class, each of whom is already or has a chance to be in consideration for the first round. How close is the argument for SP1 between Tyler Bremner and Jamie Arnold and what are the strengths and weaknesses of their profiles? How far behind that tier are pitchers like Matt Scott (Stanford), ...
53m Sep 27, 2024
53m
Arizona Fall League Rosters Are Released
Earlier today the Arizona Fall League rosters were released and there's plenty of exciting names on the circuit this season. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris go over all six teams' rosters and who they're most excited to watch this fall. (2:30) Glendale (12:00) Mesa (16:00) Peoria (21:00) Break (22:00) Salt River (27:00) Scottsdale (31:00) Surprise Support this podcast at — https://re...
41m Sep 25, 2024
41m
Kristian Campbell, Quinn Mathews Win BA MiLB Player, Pitcher Of The Year | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 26
Kristian Campbell and Quinn Mathews joined the show today to discuss their award-winning 2024 campaigns. Both players made significant strides from just a year ago, boosting their prospect stock in the process. They discuss what unlocked their success, including... Time Stamps (3:00) Campbell joins to discuss his bat speed training and Boston's incoming Big Four of prospects (11:45) Mathews t...
35m Sep 24, 2024
35m
Fantasy Podcast: Minor League Pitchers With Traits To Target
This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, host Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into the often scary world of pitching prospects. On the heels of Dylan’s tremendous article last week covering Minor League Pitchers With Traits To Target (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-pitchers-with-traits-to-target-in-fantasy-for-2025/) we go over a host of minor league names with...
40m Sep 24, 2024
40m
Jackson Jobe Joins The Tigers' Playoff Push | Prospect Profile
The Tigers announced Monday afternoon they are calling up Jackson Jobe, the No. 2 prospect in baseball, as they try to hang onto a playoff spot following their late-season surge. Here's everything you need to know about the prized righthander. Our Sponsors: * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsfood.com/BASEBALL * Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA * Check out Liquid IV and use my code...
14m Sep 23, 2024
14m
Breaking Down Our 2025 Draft Update & A 1-1 Discussion
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to break down this week’s top 100 update for the 2025 draft class. What’s the sense of the class at this point in the calendar? The two talk about the strength of the college outfield group, Peter gives a few picks to click on the board and they briefly touch on the shortstop capital of the college class before turning to the 1-1 debate. What is the ga...
47m Sep 20, 2024
47m
Do The White Sox Have A Plan? | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 25
The 2024 White Sox are experiencing one of the worst offensive seasons in memory (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/the-white-sox-offense-is-finishing-up-a-historically-awful-season-and-it-might-not-get-better-any-time-soon/) . But how should the team’s fans feel about the potential for pulling out of this nosedive and getting back to relevancy in the American League Central Division? On...
39m Sep 17, 2024
39m
Fantasy Podcast: Roboscout Top 125 and Hitters with Traits To Target
With lots of exciting fantasy contact publishing on the site over the last week hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into some high level takeaways from the Roboscout Top 120 Prospects and the annual Hitters With Traits to Target In Fantasy article. Over a dozen names of potential targets for fantasy managers this offseason are discussed. (0:00) intro (8:00) Leo De Vries (12:00) Roman Ant...
45m Sep 17, 2024
45m
A Slugger, a 6-foot-8 Prep Lefty & A Surging Arm To Know For The 2025 Draft
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about a trio of high-upside high school prospects to know for the 2025 class, led by Washington slugger Xavier Neyens. The two talk about his offensive profile, style and summer showcase circuit, and then dig into a pair of intriguing southpaws between Oregon lefty Kruz Schoolcraft and Illinois lefty Cameron Appenzeller. The two also briefly di...
52m Sep 13, 2024
52m
Kumar Rocker Looks Exceptional Entering Rangers Debut | Prospect Profile
We've covered Kumar Rocker for years dating back to his time as one of the faces of college baseball at Vanderbilt. Is it fair to say Rocker's most recent stretch is the most dominant we've seen? Ben Badler thinks so. Ben, J.J. Cooper and Scott Braun detailed Rocker's ascension to the majors to open our latest Hot Sheet show. Our Sponsors: * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsfood.com/BASEBALL ...
14m Sep 12, 2024
14m
Tre' Morgan Joins, Kumar Rocker Debut & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 24
We're thrilled to welcome Rays prospect Tre' Morgan back on the Hot Sheet show. We had a great chat with the former LSU star, and also discussed Kumar Rocker's impending debut, the 2024 MiLB playoffs and more. Time Stamps (0:45) Revisiting Kumar Rocker’s path to the Rangers, injury timeline and MLB expectations (4:10) How Rocker has turned back the clocks (9:00) Jack Leiter and Rocker have ar...
37m Sep 10, 2024
37m
Fantasy Podcast: Post Trade Deadline Developments
On this week's Fantasy Baseball podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White discuss a handful of pitchers traded at this year's deadline that have made changes post deadline. We discuss what has changed and if it makes them fantasy relevant targets in 2025. (1:00) Intro: Draft and Hold Formats (8:00) Jasson Dominguez (11:00) Kumar Rocker (16:30) FYPD Unsung Heroes (24:00) Break (25:00) Jackson ...
44m Sep 10, 2024
44m
90th Percentile: Prep Pitching Gains Real Or Mirage?
This week on the 90th Percentile Matt and Geoff discuss prep pitching prospects and their reported fastball velocity pre-draft. Do prep arms gain velocity in pro-ball? Does it stay the same? Or is there some inconsistency between what's reported and what's real? We examine a variety of prep pitchers taken between the 2020 and 2023 drafts to see how any prep pitchers have gained velocity in the ...
58m Sep 09, 2024
58m
A New & Improved Alejandro Rosario + The Top College Hitters In the 2025 Class
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk through one of the most interesting up-arrow prospects from the 2023 draft class: Rangers righthander Alejandro Rosario. Who was Rosario as an amateur prospect and how has he changed after nearly a full season under his belt in pro ball? Is it stuff? Approach? Command? Mechanics? All of the above? And are there lessons to be learned from his exc...
46m Sep 06, 2024
46m