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We have a special emergency podcast today. As The Athletic first reported, the San Francisco Giants are expected to hire Tennessee Volunteers head coach Tony Vitello as the team's new manager. Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper take a look at what this would mean for everyone involved.(00:00) What we know from our reporting(02:30) Why This May Make Sense(09:30) How college head coach jobs and MLB manager jobs are very different(14:00) Looking at Tony Vitello's strengths that could carry over to MLB managing(19:00) Why this could be a no-lose situation for Vitello.(25:00) Tony Vitello as a talent evaluator(30:00) How Tony Vitello could open doors for others(32:00) What do we expect Tennessee to do if Vitello leaves?(33:15) An important note of Tennessee players special transfer portal(35:00) Why this will be such a challenge for Tennessee's program(50:30) What we expected from Tennessee for 2026 before this news brokeOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White review where prospects are being drafted in early NFBC Draft Champions leagues. We go player by player and discuss the prospects getting drafted at catcher and the infield positions.(8:00) Samuel Basallo(11:00) Carter Jensen(14:00) Joe Mack and Jeferson Quero(17:00) Sal Stewart(20:00) Bryce Eldridge(23:00) CJ Kayfus(26:00) Luke Keaschall(30:00) Travis Bazzana(33:00) JJ Wetherholt(37:00) Kevin McGonigle and Konnor Griffin(40:00) Remaining Shortstop prospectsSurfsharkGo to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and J.J. Cooper discuss the organizations stood out in our Hit+ and Stuff+ metrics. Using sourced pitch and hit tracking data from all levels of the minors, we've put together overall organization rankings from 1 to 30 in each category.(00:00) Explaining Hit+ and Stuff+(13:35) Why the Dodgers rank so highly(21:30) The Orioles rank very high in pitching(31:15) What the Red Sox and Blue Jays are doing(32:00) The Mets' MiLB pitching is becoming a juggernaut(37:30) The Tigers' hitting has kept improving(40:00) How the Rockies and Nationals can improveStuff+ Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-pitching-rankings/Hit+ Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-hitting-rankings/Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty recap an impressive weekend at the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Florida, including their takeaways from watching 16-year-old phenom Striker Pence. Rudner and Flaherty also break down the latest intel from college fall workouts across the country.(4:30) Breaking down Striker Pence(10:55) Vanderbilt commit RJ Cope(13:22) Oregon State commit Blake Bowen(16:27) Tennessee commit Trevor Condon(20:35) Vanderbilt commit Sean Duncan(23:50) 2027 uncommitted righty Soren Etheridge(28:21) How much can you take away from these showcase events?(34:50) Vanderbilt fall intel(38:41) The latest on Coastal Carolina righty Cameron Flukey(41:45) Florida righty Liam Peterson adds to his arsenal(44:05) Could Kansas contend for the Big 12Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Twins prospect Brandon Winokur to the show.We also dive into BA's recent farm system Statcast rankings. Can you guess which organization sits atop both the hitting and pitching lists?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:30) Statcast farm system rankings—how does Hit+ work? (3:00) Dodgers rank No. 1 in our hitting ranks, plus other teams that stand out (9:00) When will Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark make their MLB debuts? (11:00) Brandon Winokur joins (12:45) Brandon's experience in the AFL (17:20) Big-bodied shortstops that Brandon looks up to (18:40) Describing his offensive approach this season (23:15) Dodgers rank No. 1 in our pitching ranks, plus other teams that stand outOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos picks Peter’s brain on what it’s been like so far at the 2025 Perfect Game WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Fla. Peter breaks down Canadian lefthander Sean Duncan, and then gushes about the look he got from 2028 flamethrowing righthander Striker Pence. Peter then highlights a few other notable players he’s looking forward to seeing—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(3:00) How do you scout Jupiter? (7:00) The volume of scouts and college coaches(10:30) Sean Duncan(14:30) Striker Pence(26:00) Other notable players Peter is looking forward toOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast JJ Cooper stands in for Dylan White, as our Canadian Co-Host recovers from the Jays victory party in Toronto. JJ and Geoff talk through a host of big name pitching prospects that impressed in their MLB debuts in 2025. We talk through Cam Schlittler, Trey Yesavage and others. In the second half of the show we discuss some 2025 breakout hitters in MLB and just how much we're buying into each heading into 2026.(4:00) Keeping McGonigle Hot(6:00) Standout Late Season Pitching Debuts.(7:00) Cam Schlittler(13:00) Trey Yesavage(17:30) Red Sox Starters Connelly Early and Payton Tolle.(31:00) Shea Langliers(35:00) Brice Turang(40:00) Colson Montgomery(46:00) Jakob MarseeArena ClubGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper talk a whole lot about pitchers' velocity. We discuss why it's the key to MLB success, and we look at which MiLB pitchers throw the hardest and have the nastiest stuff.(00:00) Why we love velocity(05:00) A new study finds MLB SPs who throw harder not only have more success, they also have longer careers(20:00) Looking at which MiLB pitchers threw 100 mph in 2025.(31:10) MiLB Stuff Leaders(44:00) Prospect SoapboxesLinks: MiLB Stuff Leaders: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-150-minor-league-stuff-leaders-for-2025/The MiLB Pitchers Who Threw 100 MPH In 2025: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/all-125-mlb-prospects-who-threw-100-mph-in-the-minor-leagues-in-2025/MLB SPs Who Have Long Careers Throw Hard: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/to-have-a-lengthy-mlb-career-pitchers-need-to-throw-hard/Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo and Scott Braun take an early look at the 2026 MLB Draft.We discuss Roch Cholowsky's 1-1 exciting profile, lottery odds and where Grady Emerson fits in. Plus, we answer a fan question about the Arizona Fall League.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:00) 2026 draft's high school class(3:30) Roch Cholowsky is the clear-cut No. 1 draft prospect(5:45) Cholowsky's draft profile(8:30) Where Grady Emerson fits in the draft picture(11:45) Draft lottery odds(15:10) The best case lottery scenario for the Pirates(17:00) Fast-moving draftees(20:40) Teams ready to improve through the draft(23:15) Who has the best Arizona Fall League roster?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dig into a host of underrated prospects. We talk about some hitters and pitchers with traits to target in fantasy baseball. We use their underlying data and our internal models to identify some sleepers for your offseason target lists. (1:00) Recapping our 2025 Fantasy Seasons(5:00) Playoffs under way(12:00) Ethan Frey(14:00) Juneiker Caceres(17:00) Wei-En Lin(22:00) Trey Gibson(25:00) Deniel Ortiz(29:00) Hendry MendezOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy