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Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the White Sox farm system with another Baseball America farm system Deep Dive. The White Sox have added a significant amount of young talent through trades, but we take a look at what the team still has to do to turn around the worst team in the major leagues.(00:00) Noah Schultz evokes some very lofty comparisons(08:00) Hagen Smith could give the White Sox a great 1-2 pitching pairing, but he has a big remaining to-do item.(13:30) What should we make of Colson Montgomery's struggles in 2024.(19:30) The deepest position in the White Sox system is catcher.(23:00) The Top 10 is really solid, but this system still needs more help.(25:30) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch, there are plenty.White Sox Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2027-chicago-white-sox/prospects/Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter and Carlos hop on the draft podcast to talk about the SP1 battle at the top of the class between Jamie Arnold and Tyler Bremner. After that the two talk about top-of-the-class college hitters and why Jace LaViolette could be losing his grip on 1-1 status in the class and why a trio of college shortstops are hot on his heels.—Time Stamps(2:00) The Jamie Arnold vs. Tyler Bremner race(6:00) Liam Doyle’s fastball is insane(12:30) AJ Russell back on the mound(17:00) Any concerns for Tyler Bremner?(22:45) Peter doubles down on Patrick Forbes(24:00) Jace LaViolette losing his grip on 1-1?(31:00) College shortstops on the riseOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very deep Marlins farm system, although as our Deep Dive notes, it's one without a lot of Top 100-caliber prospects.(00:00) This system is bottom-heavy but Thomas White has taken the mantle of the next great Marlins pitching prospect.(07:00) What Noble Meyer needs to do to bounce back(12:00) The Marlins trade strategy(19:00) The Marlins pair of interesting catching prospects(25:00) Where the Marlins think the industry is underestimating P.J. Morlando(30:00) What to expect from Deyvison De Los Santos(34:00) A ton of non Top 10 Prospects to watch.Marlins Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/miami-marlins-2025-top-mlb-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very loaded Mariners farm system in the latest 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. Austin explains how it was hard to line up everyone from No. 2 to No. 9, and why the team's first round pick couldn't crack the Top 10.(00:00) This is a very deep Top 10, here's what put Colt Emerson clearly at the top, and who he could end up comparing to.(10:00) Comparing infielders Cole Young and Michael Arroyo(22:00) Bridging the divide between the Mariners' MLB struggles and success in developing prospects.(27:00) Why Lazaro Montes could be a star, but why it's going to be a difficult path.(31:30) Raving about Ryan Sloan.(34:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch.Mariners Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2018-seattle-mariners/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Draft season is upon us and this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown Geoff's 2025 Tout Wars draft. They go through his strategy in the 15 team alternative categories league. This league uses on-base percentage over batting average as well as innings pitched and saves/holds.You can view the draft board HERE.(5:00) Tout Wars draft(10:00) Top three round plan(15:00) Going Greene(20:00) Jared Jones steal(25:00) Mason Miller and the closer run(30:00) First catcher too late?(35:00) Reliever run rounds 18-23Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Savannah McCann and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Nationals farm system in a new 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive.(00:00) Dylan Crews is the clear No. 1. What can be expected of him in 2025 and beyond.(10:00) Why Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana are 2 and 2A(17:00) How do the rest of the top position prospects sort out?(24:00) Are the Nationals close to jumping from rebuilding to contending?(30:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watchNationals Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2013-washington-nationals/prospects/Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down their Top 25 selection process and how it impacted Week 2 decisions. Rudner and Flaherty also take an in-depth look at a potential change at No. 1 with Tennessee surging and Texas A&M losing third baseman Gavin Grahovac to a season-ending shoulder injury and make their picks to click in Week 3.(1:55) Why we didn’t include Oklahoma in the Top 25(7:09) What led to Alabama’s inclusion at No. 25(10:51) Could there be a change at No. 1 this week(18:31) Texas A&M loses Gavin Grahovac(22:41) What to make of No. 8 Virginia’s start to the season(26:12) How we weight early-season bad weeks(34:15) Teams that could make their rankings debut soon(40:45) Picks to Click(45:53) Final thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nick Piecoro joins JJ Cooper to talk about the Diamondbacks farm system. Arizona is just two years removed from a World Series appearance, and it has a holdover at No. 1 thanks to injuries.(00:00) Jordan Lawlar needs a year of good health, but where does he fit in this D-Backs lineup?(10:00) Demetrio Crisantes had a breakout season in 2024.(17:00) Druw Jones was healthy in 2024. There was plenty of good, and some concerns.(26:30) Tommy Troy needs to bounce back(31:00) Adrian Del Castillo can hit, can he catch?(36:00) Looking at the big picture, where does Arizona stand?(47:00) A non Top 10 Prospect to watch.Arizona Diamondbacks Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/arizona-diamondbacks-2025-top-mlb-prospects/Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport 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 tease five outstanding prospects who could become baseball’s top prospect in 2026.Plus, we dive into some early spring observations and standout performers, including Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson and Royals slugger Jac Caglianone.(1:00) Who could be the No. 1 prospect in 2026? (16:00) Chandler Simpson's hot spring training start (20:35) Zebby Matthews' chances for a rotation spot (22:55) Jackson Jobe's upgraded arsenal (23:50) Jack Leiter's improved velocity (24:35) Jac Caglianone's power is already translating to pro ball (25:30) Answering a viewer question about Jarlin SusanaOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Flaherty and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Padres' farm system. This is a team that remains aggressive, and generally has some very high-ceiling prospects. That's true again this year at the top of the Padres Top 30 Prospects list.(00:00) Why Leodalis De Vries ranks at the top of the Padres' rankings and what he could become.(07:30) After a setback at the plate in 2024, Ethan Salas is looking to bounce back.(17:15) The Padres' all-or-nothing, aggressive approach does mean this is a thin system.(22:30) Why Cobb Hightower could be the next Padres' prospect to emerge.(25:30) Some non Top 10 prospects to watch(35:00) Why the Padres deserve plenty of creditPadres Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2017-san-diego-padres/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy