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Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper discuss the first in-season mock draft of 2025. Carlos did a mock with a MLB scout, and they alternated picks. We discuss the first 11 picks.
(00:00) How this class shapes up
(04:30) Pick #1, Washington Nationals
(06:00) Pick # 2, Los Angeles Angels
(07:10) Pick # 3, Seattle Mariners
(11:00) Pick # 4, Colorado Rockies
(13:30) Pick # 5, St. Louis Cardinals
(15:00) Pick # 6, Pittsburgh Pirates
(16:30) Pick # 7, Miami Marlins
(18:00) Pick # 8, Toronto Blue Jays
(21:00) Pick # 9, Cincinnati Reds
(22:00) Pick #10, Chicago White Sox
(24:30) Pick #11, Athletics
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The Dynasty Top 500 underwent its first significant update of the season and hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are here to talk about it. On this week's show they discuss some of the risers and fallers on the list. As well as touching on lots of recent injury news bound to impact dynasty managers.
(1:00) Backfield action in Florida
(2:30) Gerrit Cole news
(4:00) Will Warren breakout
(6:00) Grayson Rodriguez and George Kirby Injuries.
(7:30) Are Strider and Eury Perez trade targets?
(11:00) Francisco Alvarez injury.
(15:00) Matt Shaw Breaks Camp
(16:00) Young players rising up the ranks.
(19:00) Chandler Simpson
(21:00) Cam Smith surging
(24:00) The Drake Baldwin question
(28:00) Marco Luciano and Noelvi Marte down arrow players
(31:00) Pitching breakouts
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We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL 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.
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(0:00) -- Kumar Rocker, Rangers
(9:10) -- Caden Dana, Angels
(18:50) -- Cam Smith, Astros
(30:50 -- Colt Emerson, Mariners
(42:25) -- Nick Kurtz, Athletics
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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the start of conference play, teams boosting their stock and Top 25 newcomers Stanford and Louisville. Rudner and Flaherty also take a closer look at what Virginia, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M need to do to get their seasons back on track.
(2:20) Strength of Week 5 midweek schedule
(4:46) Breaking down the top six
(12:51) Big week ahead for No. 6 Florida
(19:02) Breaking down North Carolina vs. Stanford
(26:31) Welcoming Louisville to the Top 25
(31:48) Breaking down Virginia’s drop to No. 19
(36:22) It’s time to worry about Texas A&M
(43:30) Why Oklahoma State fell out of the rankings
(46:36) Picks to Click
(50:41) Final thoughts
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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun react to BA's MLB mock draft of 2025 featuring big league scout analysis for every pick. Are scouts concerned with Jace LaViolette's slow start? Is there a clear-cut No. 1 pick?
We also preview the Top 500 dynasty ranking update dropping on the BA site Tuesday to get you ready for your fantasy draft. The discussion includes how to manage the recent pitching injuries to key names and which players have in-season momentum thanks to solid spring training performances.
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(1:00) Carlos breaks down his new mock draft
(2:45) Why this year's draft is hard to predict
(5:30) This draft has good depth
(8:35) Where will Jace LaViolette go?
(15:40) Updating the top 500 dynasty list
(17:20) Hitters Geoff is high on for 2025
(21:35) Pitchers Geoff is high on for 2025
(26:20) Injuries to big-name players
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Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about some notable performers through the first three weeks of the season, led by Tennessee (slugger?) Gavin Kilen and Michigan State lefthander Joseph Dzierwa. They touch on a few other risers to know, plus Peter gives us an early preview of how the 2026 college class is shaping up.
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(1:00) Tennessee's Gavin Kilen(13:40) Michigan State's Joseph Dzierwa(19:00) Georgia's Brian Curley(26:00) Miami's Griffin Hugus(31:50) 2026 college class preview
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The 2025 Spring Breakout rosters have been announced, so Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper have gathered to help you get prepared for each and every game with looks at what top prospects and what lesser-know names you should pay attention to.
(00:00) Which are the best Spring Breakout Games?/Rays-Red Sox and Reds-Brewers preview
(06:13) Cubs-Dodgers Preview
(08:45) Cardinals-Marlins Preview
(12:40) Pirates-Phillies Preview
(15:42) Nationals-Astros Preview
(18:50) Padres-A's Preview
(22:30) Mariners-Guardians Preview
(25:40) Royals-D-Backs Preview
(28:20) Twins-Blue Jays Preview
(32:00) Yankees-Orioles Preview
(35:00) Rangers-Giants Preview
(38:40) Cubs-Angels Preview
(41:40) Braves-Tigers Preview
(44:50) Mets-Nationals Preview
(47:20) Rockies-White Sox Preview
(52:40) A little more Reds-Brewers talk
(55:40) Other spring training thoughts
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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(11:00) Brayan Rocchio(15:00) Casey Mize(18:00) Cristopher Sanchez(20:00) Will Warren(24:00) Kyle Hart(26:00) Victor Robles
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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.
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(0:00) -- Roki Saksaki, Dodgers
(9:35) -- Bryce Eldridge, Giants
(19:25) -- Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks
(28:35) -- Leodalis De Vries, Padres
(38:20) -- Chase Dollander, Rockies
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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. Is he big league ready?
(22:00) Trying to parse why the Angels move their prospects so quickly.
(26:00) Evaluating Nelson Rada, which is tricky considering how quickly he's been promoted
(29:30) Two more pitchers to watch in the Top 10
(39:00) A non Top 10 Prospect to watch
Angels Top 30 Prospects rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2001-los-angeles-angels/prospects/
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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the first change at No. 1 in the Top 25 of the year with 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
(10:06) Breaking down new No. 1, Tennessee
(22:44) What to make of Duke and NC State falling from the rankings
(34:33) Oklahoma’s rise from unranked to No. 10
(39:15) What Ole Miss did to reach the rankings
(43:22) Southern Miss enters the Top 25 after weekend series win over TCU
(47:15) Two teams we’re keeping a close eye on in Week 4
(49:48) Picks to Click
(52:20) Final thoughts
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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 at the strengths and weaknesses of the system
(24:30) Royals pitching prospects to watch
(28:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch
Royals Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2011-kansas-city-royals/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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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 Roman Anthony's defense on Boston radio waves
(8:25) Brian Abraham joins
(9:25) How having a large wave of top prospects helps player development
(10:00) How the Red Sox see the infield shaking out
(16:30) Player development vs. scouting
(18:30) Breakout Red Sox prospects to watch for 2025
(22:45) Is it bittersweet to watch traded prospects develop for other teams?
(25:00) When Boston knew this class of prospects was special
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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 could give the White Sox a great 1-2 pitching pairing, but he has a big remaining to-do item.
(13:30) What should we make of Colson Montgomery's struggles in 2024.
(19:30) The deepest position in the White Sox system is catcher.
(23:00) The Top 10 is really solid, but this system still needs more help.
(25:30) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch, there are plenty.
White Sox Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2027-chicago-white-sox/prospects/
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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) The Marlins pair of interesting catching prospects
(25:00) Where the Marlins think the industry is underestimating P.J. Morlando
(30:00) What to expect from Deyvison De Los Santos
(34:00) A ton of non Top 10 Prospects to watch.
Marlins Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/miami-marlins-2025-top-mlb-prospects/
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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.
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(2:00) The Jamie Arnold vs. Tyler Bremner race(6:00) Liam Doyle’s fastball is insane(12:30) AJ Russell back on the mound(17:00) Any concerns for Tyler Bremner?(22:45) Peter doubles down on Patrick Forbes(24:00) Jace LaViolette losing his grip on 1-1?(31:00) College shortstops on the rise
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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.
(10:00) Comparing infielders Cole Young and Michael Arroyo
(22:00) Bridging the divide between the Mariners' MLB struggles and success in developing prospects.
(27:00) Why Lazaro Montes could be a star, but why it's going to be a difficult path.
(31:30) Raving about Ryan Sloan.
(34:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch.
Mariners Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2018-seattle-mariners/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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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.
(5:00) Tout Wars draft(10:00) Top three round plan(15:00) Going Greene(20:00) Jared Jones steal(25:00) Mason Miller and the closer run(30:00) First catcher too late?(35:00) Reliever run rounds 18-23
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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 to contending?
(30:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch
Nationals Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2013-washington-nationals/prospects/
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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down their Top 25 selection process and how it impacted Week 2 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 include Oklahoma in the Top 25
(7:09) What led to Alabama’s inclusion at No. 25
(10:51) Could there be a change at No. 1 this week
(18:31) Texas A&M loses Gavin Grahovac
(22:41) What to make of No. 8 Virginia’s start to the season
(26:12) How we weight early-season bad weeks
(34:15) Teams that could make their rankings debut soon
(40:45) Picks to Click
(45:53) Final thoughts
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