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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. 8 HR AGO

    Fantasy Podcast: Injuries Galore To Begin Spring Training

    The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast is back as host Geoff Pontes is joined by Ian Cundall. They dive into the Caleb Durbin trade and a laundry list of injuries. Lots of bad news broke for dynasty managers this week and we discuss all of it and search for buying opportunities. (3:00) Caleb Durbin Trade (14:00) Sebastian Walcott Elbow Surgery (18:00) Hamate Injuries To Francisco Lindor, Jackson Holliday and Corbin Carroll. (22:00) Spencer Schwellenbach Elbow Surgery (25:00) Jared Jones Added To The 60 Day IL (28:00) Jordan Westburg Injury (33:00) Zack Wheeler And Other Top Starters Not Ready For Opening Day Our Sponsors: * Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    38 min

  2. 12 HR AGO

    The 2026 Preseason Amateur Player Draft

    In a special Future Projection cross-posted episode, Ben, Carlos and Jacob conduct the fourth annual amateur player draft. The name of the game is simple: select the most talented team you can among 2026 eligible draft prospects.  Each drafter has to fill out a roster as follows: one catcher, two corner infielders, two middle infielders, three outfielders, four pitchers and one utility spot. Each player needs to have at least six high school players and at least six college players.  Who had the best draft? Let us know what you think.  — Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro(0:40) Draft explained(3:40) Draft beings(6:10) First pitcher selected(10:00) Jacob Lombard vs. Justin Lebron(11:50) First catcher off the board(18:00) Ben doubles down on outfielders(23:30) The first positional “debate”(29:35) Carlos continues to stack pitchers(32:40) Ben goes crazy for college players(42:05) Jacob gets an outfield bat he loves(58:00) Team by team draft summaries and takeaways HELLO FRESH: Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Our Sponsors: * Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 13m

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Milwaukee Brewers Top Prospects Deep Dive

    Ben Badler and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Milwaukee Brewers farm system on the latest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. This was already one of the best systems in baseball, and then the team added two more Top 100 Prospects in the Freddy Peralta trade. (00:00) Assessing where the Brewers are after the Peralta week's trade (05:00) Why Jesús Made was the clear and convincing No. 1 (10:00) Luis Peña is an excellent prospect in his own right (14:20) Why the Brewers' farm system stands out (19:30) The biggest wild card prospect in the Brewers' system (22:00) Who could rise up this list in the upcoming year? (25:00) What are the Brewers good at producing? (30:30) Sleeper prospects to know (37:00) The clever approach the Brewers have taken in the draft Brewers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2030-milwaukee-brewers/prospects/?season=2026&ranking=preseason Brewers 31-40 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-brewers-prospects-to-know-beyond-the-top-30-in-2026/ The Brewers Clever Draft Strategy: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-the-brewers-exploited-a-draft-inefficiency-to-help-build-one-of-mlbs-top-systems/ Our Sponsors: * Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    46 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Breaking Down MLB Farm System Rankings & Caleb Durbin To Red Sox | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 93

    On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes unpack BA's 2026 preseason farm system rankings with teams at the top, middle and bottom of the pack. We also react to the Red Sox acquiring Caleb Durbin from the Brewers in a six-player trade. Time Stamps (0:00) Introduction (1:00) BA's 2026 preseason farm system talent rankings—Cardinals at No. 2 (6:00) Mets at No. 7 (10:20) Marlins at No. 8 and A's at No. 9 (12:00) Padres at No. 29 (16:05) Andrew Fischer and the Brewers (17:40) Dodgers fall outside the top 10 (20:15) Rockies in last place (23:00) Brewers trade Caleb Durbin to the Red Sox The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every week on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then! Our Sponsors: * Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    26 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    College Podcast: Biggest Matchups Of Division I Opening Weekend, Draft Prospects To Follow

    Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and prospect writer Geoff Pontes dive into NCAA Division I opening weekend, breaking down matchups they'll be watching closely. Rudner and Pontes also go in depth on what top 2026 draft prospects need to do in the opening weeks of the season to stay on positive trajectories. (2:27) How much early season play matters for tournament consideration (3:13) No. 9 TCU vs. No. 17 Vanderbilt (9:50) No. 10 Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State (13:20) No. 23 Southern Miss vs. UC Santa Barbara (20:04) Arizona vs. Stanford (24:02) No. 6 Georgia vs. Wright State (28:57) Joey Volchko (33:18) Liam Peterson (39:35) Caden Bogenpohl (45:05) Ryan McPherson (48:33) Jackson Flora (51:07) Ricky Ojeda (54:32) Owen Hull (57:59) Gabe Gaeckle HELLO FRESH: Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Our Sponsors: * Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 2m

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    Colorado Rockies Top Prospects Deep Dive

    Geoff Pontes and Jesús Cano are talking all about the Rockies' farm system. There's a lot of work to be done here for the new front office. The two take a look at the challenges and struggles of the system in recent years and what could turn things around. (00:00) Looking at the new front office and what it's doing (06:30) Ethan Holliday is the No. 1 prospect, but there are concerns (09:40) Making the case for Charlie Condon as the other option at No. 1 (15:00) How this system compares to a year ago (16:45) Candidates other than Ethan Holliday who could be No. 1 a year from now (19:15) What has the organization been good at developing? (21:45) Some other Rockies sleeper prospects to know (30:00) Taking a look at Zac Veen Rockies Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-colorado-rockies-top-mlb-prospects/ Our Sponsors: * Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    35 min

  7. 4 DAYS AGO

    Detroit Tigers Top Prospects Deep Dive

    Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back to take an in-depth look at one of the best farm systems in baseball. The Detroit Tigers have a pair of Top 10 Prospects and several more in the Top 100. (00:00) The State Of The Tigers (05:20) What Stands Out About Kevin McGonigle And Where Does Hit Fit In 2026? (10:30) This Is One The Best Tigers Farm Systems We've Seen In Years (15:40) Talking About Max Clark, Bryce Rainer And More (20:45) What The Tigers Are Good At Developing And How It's Changed (31:45) Sleeper Names To Know (38:30) Are The Tigers All About 2026 Or Is There Longevity? Tigers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-detroit-tigers-top-mlb-prospects/ Our Sponsors: * Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    56 min

  8. 6 FEB

    Fantasy Podcast: Trade Reactions And WBC Discussion

    On this week's Baseball America Fantasy Podcast host Geoff Pontes is joined by fellow BA writer Ian Cundall. The two talk through this week's Brendan Donovan trade, the Eugenio Suarez signing and the Framber Valdez signing. The second part of the show is focused on WBC roster release talk, FYPD updates and some questions focused on two Red Sox players. (3:00) Brendan Donovan traded to Mariners (11:00) Eugenio Suarez signs with Reds. (14:00) Framber Valdez signs with Tigers. (18:00) How Much Does WBC Impact Fantasy? (23:00) Trio of exciting young Korean hitters. (27:00) FYPD updates (30:00) Can Kyson Witherspoon Reach MLB In 2026? (37:00) Will Kristian Campbell rebound? Our Sponsors: * Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 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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