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Baseball America

Baseball America

Baseball America delivers baseball news you can't get anywhere else. Covering the game from a player-development point of view, the staff of BA will deliver its take on what's going on in the world of baseball every week on its podcast, analyzing the game from the majors and minors--with an emphasis on prospects--through our unparalleled college and high school coverage.

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51:29

Just How Good Can Konnor Griffin Be?

Baseball America ·

2025/09/24

Pirates SS Konnor Griffin is Baseball America's 2025 MiLB Player of the Year, as we announced on the Hot Sheet show. In today's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and J.J. Cooper try to explain what stands out about Konnor Griffin, and why he's the best prospect in baseball.Time Stamps(00:00) How fortunate we were to see Konnor Griffin play(02:45) How tough a decision was it?(08:45) What made Konnor Griffin's season special?(16:45) Our impressions of Konnor Griffin from

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52:50

Fantasy Podcast: Evaluating 2025 Rookies For 2026...

Baseball America ·

2025/09/18

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast Geoff Pontes, Dylan White and Jacob Rudner dive into the 2025 Rookie class with an eye toward next year and beyond. We go through some of the top names and discuss their potential value in 2026 leagues.(3:30) How high should Nick Kurtz go in a 16 team dynasty startup?(9:30) Roman Anthony vs Nick Kurtz the next five years.(13:00) Jacob Misiorowski vs Nolan McLean vs Chase Burns for 2026.(21:00) Marcelo Mayer going into 2026, is his stock up or

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30:28

2026 MLB Draft Standouts At Under Armour All-America...

Baseball America ·

2025/09/17

Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are just back from the 2025 Under Armour Next All-American Game at Camden Yards. They take a look at some of the 2026 draft prospects who stood out at the event.(00:00) The capper on the summer showcase circuit(06:00) Genson Veras(10:00) Landon Thome(12:00) Jaxon Matthews(15:15) Ty Burnham(16:15) Coleton Brady(19:30) Mickey Gilligan(20:15) Sean Dunlap(23:45 Dominic SantarelliGo to https://MeUndies.com/Foul and enter promo code FOUL for up to 50% off!Our Sponsors:* Check

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60:57

Prospect Rankings We'd Like To Do Over

Baseball America ·

2025/09/17

Thankfully the vast majority of top players in the majors these days were Top 100 Prospects when they were minor leaguers, but not everyone was. Today on the Prospect Podcast, Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper are taking a look at four prospects who didn't rank in the Top 100, but we wish had. We try to see what we missed and what lessons can be learned from each one.(00:00) Where BA staffers are on the road for the playoffs.(02:30) What we missed and what we can learn from C Cal Raleigh(14:55) What we

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63:20

Busting Pitching Myths

Baseball America ·

2025/09/10

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some pitching myths that have been busted, and what teams know nowadays.(00:00) Geoff is working on a pitching project(06:00) Velocity can be taught and developed(16:00) JJ goes on a rant about how pitchers are throwing harder. It's not just the radar guns.(27:30) With changeups movement matters as much as velocity separation(34:00) Don't focus on individual pitch quality, focus on the quality of the entire

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25:48

Andrew Painter's Struggles, Marlins Pitching...

Baseball America ·

2025/09/08

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun discuss a number of pitching prospects, including the Phillies' Andrew Painter and his struggles and the rise of arms in the Marlins' system.We also break down the transfer portal conundrum faced by today’s college baseball coaches.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:30) What's holding Andrew Painter back this season? (10:00) The rise of the

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28:18

MLB Callups Making Impacts & Young Arms Affecting...

Baseball America ·

2025/09/02

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun kick things off by chatting about some recent impact callups, including the Reds' Sal Stewart and the Mariners' Harry Ford.We also discuss young pitchers being thrown into the playoff push, such as Payton Tolle of the Red Sox and and Cam Schlittler of the Yankees.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:50) Sal Stewart's MLB debut (6:00) Harry

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46:23

College Podcast: Fall Ball Teams To Watch, Potential...

Baseball America ·

2025/09/02

On this episode of the Baseball America College Baseball Podcast, national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty take a look ahead at fall ball, breaking down teams to follow, possible breakout players and more. Rudner and Flaherty also revisit the topic of tampering, examine what to look for when finding fall breakout players and touch on the college baseball calendar.The different types of tampering (4:30)Fall ball format and changes we'd make to it

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50:44

Top College Uniforms & Area Codes Standouts

Baseball America ·

2025/08/29

Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about some standout Area Code Games performances—but before that the two break down Peter and Jacob’s top 25 college baseball jersey rankings. What makes a good jersey in the first place? Which were the hard calls? After that the two get a bit more serious and talk about a number of standout hitters and pitchers from the summer, think through separating the top shortstops in the class, wonder about the Stanford element with California SS Tyler

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35:14

Fantasy Podcast: Exploring Late Season Roboscout...

Baseball America ·

2025/08/28

This week on the Baseball America fantasy podcast we're talking prospects who have surged in the second half of the season. Host Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk through a handful of standouts that Roboscout has identified as top names to know. (2:30) Jonah Tong called up. What are your expectations?(7:00) McLean continues to dominate.(12:00) Rank them for 2026 Jacob Misiorowski, Chase Burns, Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong.(18:00) Ralphy Velazquez(21:00) Rainiel Rodriguez(24:00) Dax Kilby small

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78:15

7 Prospects We'd Love To See Impact Playoff Races

Baseball America ·

2025/08/27

September callup season is almost upon us, so on this week’s prospect podcast, Geoff Pontes and Mark Chiarelli dive into their wish list of potential callups that could impact the 2025 postseason. The guys start with Tuesday’s news that the Mets are adding Jonah Tong into their rotation, then springboard into other coveted prospects they’d love to see, however unlikely it may be. The guys close out the show by looking at a pair of players, Kristian Campbell and Roki Sasaki, who ranked among the top

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25:25

Rays No. 5 Prospect Brody Hopkins Joins, Plus We Talk...

Baseball America ·

2025/08/25

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner welcome Rays No. 5 prospect Brody Hopkins.We also discuss which pitching prospects excite us ahead of possible September callups ad why Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo’s extension is a possible loophole MLB teams are exploiting.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Brody Hopkins joins (11:30) Unpacking the Samuel Basallo extension—is it trouble for MLB/MLBPA? (20:45) Could

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41:27

Fantasy Podcast: Looking Forward To 2026 Top Rookies

Baseball America ·

2025/08/21

This week on the Fantasy Podcast we welcome Jacob Rudner as our cohost with Dylan White on vacation. Don't worry, we put Jacob's college knowledge to good use looking forward to 2026 rookies from the last two college draft classes. (2:30) Bubba Chandler called up and the concerns we have.(16:00) Are there any 2025 draftees who could debut in 2026? Who are the potential difference makers?(25:00) Are there any second year pros who could impact fantasy in 2026? Next year's Jacob

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63:45

Prospect Podcast: Low-Risk And High-Risk Top 100...

Baseball America ·

2025/08/20

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, JJ Cooper and Mark Chiarelli take a look at some Top 100 hitting prospects who are extremely low risk, and some who have a flaw that could trip them up. And Mark takes a look at what's going on with Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler. Plus Prospect Soapboxes.(00:00) When we talk about risk with hitting prospects, what are we looking at? How Has It Changed?(04:00) Why Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle checks so many boxes as a prospect(16:25) Cardinals SS JJ

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50:47

College Podcast: Highlighting Summer Standouts,...

Baseball America ·

2025/08/19

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty review the best of summer ball action with players returning to campus from their summer assignments. Rudner and Flaherty also look ahead at some big fall storylines to follow.(2:42) The challenges of summer ball(9:50) Incoming freshmen summer standouts(15:02) Is summer performance a good predictor for spring?(17:01) Returning college players who stood out(35:48) Big fall story lines to followRula patients

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26:04

Samuel Basallo, Nolan McLean MLB Debuts, Farm System...

Baseball America ·

2025/08/18

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Mark Chiarelli, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun discuss Samuel Basallo’s big league debut. Just how good can the Orioles' top prospect be?We also break down the dominant start from Nolan McLean with the Mets this past weekend, explore BA's midseason farm system talent rankings and Konnor Griffin's promotion to Double-A.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:45) Rookie eligibility and callup timing

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33:29

The State of The Cape Cod League & Summer Standouts

Baseball America ·

2025/08/15

Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about the Cape Cod League and how it has evolved over the years. The two then talk about some of the up arrow college names to know from the summer and Carlos hits on a handful of high school names who impressed at the Area Code Games. —Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(2:30) Cape talk(7:30) What is the utility of the Cape these days?(12:30) Up arrow college names(21:00) Up arrow high school namesOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed:

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69:03

Midseason Farm System Talent Rankings

Baseball America ·

2025/08/14

We are a day late this week, but it's for a good reason. We waited to see could talk about the newly updated Top 100 Prospects rankings, Team Top 30 Prospect rankings and most importantly for this podcast/video, the farm system rankings based on those updated rankings.(00:00) Why JJ Wetherholt moved up?(07:30) What makes Jesus Made special(13:15) Why the Brewers are the No. 1 farm system(22:45) The Pirates are No. 2. We explain why.(28:20) The Dodgers have plenty of strengths, but there are some

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36:10

Fantasy Podcast: August Dynasty Top 500 Up Arrow Players

Baseball America ·

2025/08/07

With the dust of the trade deadline long since past we return with a new episode of the Baseball America fantasy podcast. Host Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown how all of the recent moves have impacted the upcoming Top 500 dynasty ranking. We dive into some players moving way up the list as well. (4:00) Nick Kurtz keeps climbing.(7:00) Kyle Stowers the breakout player of 2025.(10:00) Agustin Ramirez and the perfect situation of catching just enough(13:00) Jesus Sanchez getting a value bump in

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53:44

How Quickly Can These Trade Deadline Sellers Bounce...

Baseball America ·

2025/08/06

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look at three teams that sold at the deadline. We peer into the crystal ball to look at their hopes for 2026 and beyond.(00:00) Analysing The Baltimore Orioles (15:50) Analysing The Minnesota Twins(31:30) Analyzing The Pittsburgh Pirates(46:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox (Victor Arias)(49:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox (Bo Davidson)Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to

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