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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. 3h ago

    Prospect Podcast: Six Pop-Up Players Standing Out In 2026

    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 Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek* https://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 BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

    54 min

  2. 5d ago

    Draft Podcast: An Alternate Mock Draft

    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. — Time Stamps: (1:45) What is happening with the draft right now?(6:00) Alternate mock draft begins(8:00) White Sox(14:30) Rays(18:10) Twins(22:20) Giants(30:40) Pirates(35:20) Royals(40:30) Orioles(46:10) Braves(49:00) Rockies Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

    56 min

  3. Jun 10

    Prospect Podcast: Two Systems On The Rise

    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 Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order for MLB Tickets* https://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 BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

    42 min

  4. Jun 9

    College Podcast: College World Series Preview

    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 To explore coverage, visit https://www.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 BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

    1h 10m

  5. Jun 9

    College World Series Field Set, Mock Draft 4.0 & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 109

    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. 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 (1:15) Breaking down the CWS field (6:20) Best draft prospects left to watch in the CWS (13:05) BA's 4.0 mock draft (20:45) Answering viewer questions Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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. Jun 5

    Draft Podcast: Five Prospects We Like Even More After Deep Dives

    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.  You can pre-order this year’s draft preview magazine here.  — Time Stamps: (00:00) What Is In The Draft Preview Issue(05:20) Trevor Condon(10:40) Zion Rose(17:05) Jack Radel(23:45) Blake Bryant(29:40) Sean Duncan(34:00) A player with more questions(41:00) An extended conversation on projecting players Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

    51 min

  7. Jun 3

    Prospect Podcast: Explaining Our Top 100 Prospects Update

    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 Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

  8. Jun 2

    NCAA Tournament Upsets & Top 100 Updates | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 108

    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. 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 (1:15) End of college games for top draft prospects (4:15) Surprising regional round upsets and underdogs (9:05) Who's the favorite now? (11:35) More college news (14:40) June Top 100 update & prospects to know (23:20) Answering viewer questions Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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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