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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.
Episodes
On this week's Prospect Podcast, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Ian Cundall and Josh Norris talk about the top farm systems in baseball, fresh off our updated Organization Talent Rankings.
(00:00) How We Do These Rankings
(03:00) Why The Brewers Rank No. 1?
(14:00) The Rays Aren't That Far Behind
(18:00) The Dodgers Are Rolling, As Usual
(25:00) The Nationals Are Higher Th...
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall talk about a number of trending topics, including BA's new farm system talent rankings, Luis Lara's callup, the Futures Game this weekend, draft week news and updates,
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!
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- (0:00) Introduction
- (1:00) Updated farm system talent rankings
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Ben and Carlos are joined by JJ Cooper for a hybrid Future Projection/draft podcast breaking down everything we know or are hearing about the top of the 2026 draft. We talk through possibilities and players for each team’s first pick, talk about org tendencies, system strengths and weaknesses and try to get a better understanding of how the draft could unfold to get you ready for draft day.
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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, S...
JJ and Carlos get out of the first two rounds and talk about players they are interested in deeper on the draft board.
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- (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, Ru...
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
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
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!
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- (0:00) Introduction
- (0:45) New wrinkles for the 2026 MLB draft
- (2:3...
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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- (0:40) The premise
- (1:50) The case for Roch Cholowsky
- (14:15) The case for Vah...
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 ...
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!
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- (0:00) Introduction
- (0:30) Oklahoma wins the College Wo...
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 official...
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
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.
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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
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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.
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!
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- (0:00) Introduction
- (1:00) Prospects on the move
- (4:30) Players we expect to get bumped up soon
- (...
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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- (1:45) What is happening with the...
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
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
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!
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- (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...
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