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We have updated our Top 100 Prospect rankings for July, so for today's Prospect Podcast Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper take a look at six prospects who rose significantly or joined the rankings this month.
(00:00) Rays OF Theo Gillen
(07:15) Braves OF Eric Hartman
(17:15) Cubs OF Josiah Hartshorn
(23:15) Guardians OF Jaison Chourio
(28:00) Orioles LHP Joseph Dzierwa
(34:00) Brewers OF Alexander Frias
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We're back for our first offseason college podcast of the summer, and with the transfer portal closing, we take a look at everything going on in the portal.
(00:00) Explaining The Transfer Portal And Everything That's Changed This Year
(26:40) Which Schools Have Made The Most Of The Portal And Who Is Hurting?
(38:40) Why Are Players Who Are Likely To Be Drafted Going Into The Portal?
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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Ben Badler dive headfirst into the 2026 MLB draft with a look at our latest mock, helium names to watch and lots of viewer questions ahead of the big day in a couple weekends.
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JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo make the 1-1 case for each of the top three players in the 2026 draft class.
Which is most compelling to you: The proven college shortstop with big tools? The outlier catcher athlete with a huge power surge this spring? Or the impeccable pure-hitting prep shortstop with a lefthanded swing to dream on?
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On this week's Prospect Podcast, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper discuss a pair of Top 100 Prospects who slid down our rankings in the first half of the 2026 season, but who are both bouncing back now.
(00:00) Why Ranking Prospects Is Hard, But Fun
(02:30) Why Red Sox RHP Kyson Witherspoon Took A Step Back
(09:10) Why Witherspoon's Season Has Turned Around
(14:35) Why Tigers SS Bryce Rainer Got Off Track
(18:30) How Rainer Is Putting It Back Together
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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes & Ian Cundall discuss MiLB player of the year candidates, teams that could be active in prospect-driven trades at the deadline and the ramifications of MLB's recent draft changes proposal.
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We're taking a bit of a different approach on this week's Baseball America Draft Podcast. With the news breaking Thursday of MLB's proposal to significantly overhaul the MLB draft, eliminating high school player eligibility along with many other changes, JJ Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner share what they've heard from their reporting about what this would mean.
(00:00) Carlos and JJ discuss what scouts, front office officials and others are saying about the plan to change the MLB draft.
(48:15) Jacob and JJ discuss what college coaches and other college officials have to say about what this would mean for college baseball and the MLB draft.
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To get you ready for the College World Series Finals series, Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at both Oklahoma and North Carolina. What are each team's strengths and weaknesses? What could be the difference? We cover it all on the latest Baseball America College Podcast.
(00:00) Scouting Oklahoma
(13:40) Scouting North Carolina
(30:00) What Would Winning Mean For Each Team
(34:30) We Predict Who Will Win
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The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns with hosts Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall for a quick run through of some complex league players to pay attention to and buy in on heading into the summer. We talk a few pitchers, a bunch of position talent and even a two-way standout.
(1:30) Discussing the pros and cons of the recent MLB proposal with wide-sweeping draft changes.(16:00) Red Sox complex catcher and pitcher making noise.(20:00) Josh Owens viable two-way?(26:00) Jhomnardo Reyes(30:00) Alexander Frias(36:00) Sebastian Dos Santos(40:00) Steele Hall
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On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, JJ Cooper and Ian Cundall discuss a slew of prospects who are having exceptional seasons. Many of these prospects weren't on Top 30s coming into the season, but they're having seasons worth a second look. Why are we still skeptical with some, and which breakouts do we think have staying power.
(02:00) Owen Ayers, C, Cubs
(13:00) Manuel Pena, 1B, D-backs
(22:30) Jason Schiavone, C, Astros
(28:00) Ben Ross, SS, Twins
(34:45) Lonnie White Jr., OF, Pirates
(42:00) Sean Keys, 1B, Blue Jays
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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes & Ian Cundall break down prospects getting promotions and players who could be next before welcoming Giants lefthander Luis De La Torre to the show.
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JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo talk about potential pick scenarios that might not be the most likely, but could be real possibilities on draft day. How does the board get shaken up if a few teams opt for less likely options within the first few picks? The two work 10 picks down the board to talk through those scenarios in today’s “alternate mock draft” podcast.
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Geoff Pontes, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper are talking about a pair of farm systems that have impressed in the first two months of the season. The Braves and Dodgers have both seen multiple players move up or join the Top 100 Prospects rankings. We discuss what's happening.
(00:00) How The Braves Have Taken A Step Forward
(02:00) Eric Hartman, Tate Southisene, Briggs McKenzie And Others To Know
(07:00) What Has Changed In The Braves Approach
(11:30) How The Braves Have Made The Draft Work For Them
(15:00) Could The Braves Trade From Their New Prospect Depth?
(23:00) The Dodgers Farm System Is Good ... Again
(26:00) The Outfield Depth Is Absurd
(27:00) Dodgers Prospect Names To Know
(35:00) How The Dodgers Do It
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Jacob Rudner, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper get you ready for the 2026 College World Series with looks at all eight clubs.
(00:00) Super Regional Wrap-up
(12:00) College World Series Preview
(12:30) Troy Preview
(16:30) West Virginia Preview
(22:50) North Carolina Preview
(29:50) Ole Miss Preview
(36:45) Alabama Preview
(44:00) Oklahoma Preview
(49:40) Georgia Preview
(59:00) Texas Preview
(65:00) CWS Predictions
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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner break down the College World Series field, talk about BA's latest mock draft and answer your viewer questions.
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JJ asks Carlos about five 2026 draft prospects who stood out to him during the final report-writing process for our draft preview magazine. The two dig into why the profiles are appealing and where they might fit on draft day.
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With the start of a new month, it's time for us to do another comprehensive update of our MLB Top 100 Prospects rankings. On today's Prospect Podcast, Josh Norris, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper discuss some of the players who made significant moves up and also talk about why some other prospects moved down.
(00:00) What's different about the June Top 100 update
(08:00) Franklin Arias' rise
(11:00) Josh Norris' bold proclamations about Ryan Sloan
(14:45) Ethan Salas is healthy
(16:50) Theo Gillen has made the leap
(19:40) Mike Sirota does a lot of things very well
(23:00) Three other prospects who are climbing
(26:45) Walker Jenkins struggles to stay healthy
(29:00) Max Clark is sliding a bit
(31:00) Caleb Bonemer needs to work on off-speed pitches
(32:30) Robby Snelling and Aidan Miller have injury issues
(37:15) Three other prospects who slid
(42:15) Three prospects who could join the list soon
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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner discuss key NCAA Tournament developments and preview BA's latest in-season Top 100 Prospects update.
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It was a wonderful and wild weekend of NCAA Regionals. Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper wrap up what happened, winners and losers from last weekend and look ahead to the Super Regionals and beyond.
(00:00) Why This Year Is Different
(02:00) Cinderellas Abound Is This A Sign That There's More Parity?
(07:15) JJ was wrong about a CWS concern
(14:45) Explaining the ACC's horrible weekend
(22:20) The Big Ten And Big 12 Stand Out
(27:45) Super Regionals Preview
(28:00) Picking Our CWS Favorites
(35:35) Troy And Little Rock's Paths To The Super Regionals
(39:30) Could Kansas Win It All?
(44:15) The Calendar Could Work Against These Super Regionals Teams
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This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes get into the weeds on their recent update to the Dynasty 500 and Fantasy Prospects 400.
(5:00) Jacob Misiorowski budding ace?(8:00) Jesus Made the top prospect in baseball for good reason.(13:00) Cam Schlittler continues to climb.(16:00) Kyle Schwarber the new David Ortiz?(20:00) Franklin Arias(23:00) AJ Ewing(27:00) Michael Harris(29:00) Byron Buxton(34:00) Munetaka Murakami(36:00 Max Clark
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