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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.

  1. 4 hr ago

    MLB Draft Preview: We Draft The Top 75 Picks

    To preview the 2026 MLB Draft, we held our final staff draft of the draft season, picking the top 75 picks. Even more than the order, this gives us a chance to talk about the vast majority of players who will go in the top two rounds on Saturday in the MLB Draft. (02:30) Roch Cholowsky, SS (03:15) Vahn Lackey, C (05:15) Grady Emerson, SS (07:35) Jackson Flora, RHP (09:30) Eric Booth, Jr., OF (11:00) Tyler Bell, SS (12:50) Jacob Lombard, SS (15:10) Drew Burress, OF (17:30) Derek Curiel, OF (20:45) Jared Grindlinger, OF (22:20) Ace Reese, 3B (24:00) Gio Rojas, LHP (25:25) AJ Gracia, OF (28:30) Liam Peterson, RHP (31:40) Ryder Helfrick, C (32:50) Trevor Condon, OF (35:15) Chris Hacopian, 2B (37:40) Cameron Flukey, RHP (39:30) Tyler Spangler, SS (40:55) Tegan Kuhns, RHP (42:00) Sawyer Strosnider, OF (43:10) Taylor Rabe, RHP (45:15) Mason Edwards, LHP (46:45) Zion Rose, OF (48:05) Aiden Ruiz, SS (49:25) Jarren Advincula, 2B (50:45) Justin Lebron, SS (52:25) Logan Reddemann, RHP (54:10) Cole Prosek, C/2B (55:35) Hunter Dietz, LHP (57:15) Picks 31-35 (1:00:25) Picks 36-40 (1:04:00) Picks 41-45 (1:06:55) Picks 46-50 (1:09:15) Picks 51-55 (1:13:00) Picks 56-60 (1:16:00) Picks 61-65 (1:19:00) Picks 66-70 (1:22:30) Picks 71-75 STRIDE (K12) See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at https://K12.com/foul Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 26min

  2. 3 days ago

    Draft Podcast: Draft Day Sleepers We’re Excited About

    JJ and Carlos get out of the first two rounds and talk about players they are interested in deeper on the draft board.  — Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro and opening banter(06:20) Jason DeCaro, RHP, North Carolina(13:00) Camden Johnson, 3B, Oklahoma(18:20) Elliot Lascelles, SS, Upper Canada College HS, Toronto, Ont.(22:30) Peyton Bonds, OF, Rutgers(27:00) Jaxon Willits, SS, Oklahoma(32:00) Andruw Giles, OF, Basic HS, Henderson, Nev.(37:30) Jake Lamdin, SS, Duke(40:00) Gage Peterson, RHP, Appalachian State— SEAT GEEK Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    52 min

  3. 5 days ago

    July Top 100 Prospects Rankings Update

    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 Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    45 min

  4. 5 days ago

    College Podcast: Dissecting And Explaining What's Going On With The Portal

    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? SEAT GEEK Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    55 min

  5. 5 days ago

    Breaking Down The 5.0 MLB Mock Draft, Helium Players & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 112

    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. The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then! Time Stamps (0:00) Introduction(0:45) New wrinkles for the 2026 MLB draft(2:30) How much player evaluation is still going on this late?(4:10) BA's 5.0 mock draft(6:30) Grady Emerson's appeal(8:40) Importances of the draft combine(13:20) Mason Edwards' helium(16:15) Helium prep names to watch(18:00) Effects of Angels' FO changes(21:30) Answering viewer questions Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    27 min

  6. 26 Jun

    Draft Podcast: The Case For No. 1

    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?  — Time Stamps: (0:40) The premise(1:50) The case for Roch Cholowsky(14:15) The case for Vahn Lackey(27:10) The case for Grady Emerson To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    46 min

  7. 24 Jun

    Prospect Podcast: Prospects Bouncing Back

    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 To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    28 min

  8. 24 Jun

    MLB's Proposed Draft Changes, Teams To Watch At The Trade Deadline & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 111

    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. The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then! Time Stamps (0:00) Introduction(0:30) Oklahoma wins the College World Series(1:30) Who is the MiLB player of the year?(7:20) Division-leading teams that could move prospects in deadline trades(11:20) What's in store for the White Sox(14:15) Ramifications of MLB's sweeping draft changes proposal(25:00) Viewer comments To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    26 min
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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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