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We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL Central. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025.Time Stamps(0:00) -- JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals(10:00) -- Matt Shaw, Cubs(20:15) -- Jesus Made, Brewers(29:25) -- Bubba Chandler, Pirates(38:50) -- Rhett Lowder, RedsEnjoying our Prospect Profiles? A new one drops each day on our YouTube channel. You can see our Top 30s for each system here.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

Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast to talk about a few of the buzziest draft prospects from the first weekend of college baseball, including Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes, Wake Forest SS Marek Houston and Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle, among others.—Time Stamps(4:30) Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes(12:30) Texas OF Max Belyeu(17:45) Clemson OF Cam Cannarella(24:30) Texas LHP Jared Spencer(27:00) Wake Forest SS Marek Houston(35:00) Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle(39:00) Vanderbilt OF RJ AustinOur 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

Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are talking about the San Francisco Giants farm system in another Deep Dive. This is a system led by one of the power hitting prospects in the game, but the depth of the system is a bigger question.(00:00) A new regime.(02:00) Bryce Eldridge flew through the minors in 2024. How far is he away now?(10:00) Can a position switch help Marco Luciano regain his prospect luster?(17:00) This Top 10 isn't great, and it will thin out pretty soon.(19:00) Some behind the scenes moves to watch with the Giants.(26:00) A recent signing to watch(29:00) Reggie Crawford is really talented, but can he stay healthy(33:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watchGiants Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2019-san-francisco-giants/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

Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Phillies farm system and the state of the organization in the latest Farm System Deep Dive.(00:00) Andrew Painter could be really good(15:00) Aidan Miller's development in 2024 was a very positive step forward(21:30) What did the Phillies give up for Jesus Luzardo(25:00) Justin Crawford can hit, but he has one big skill to develop(32:00) A catcher to watch(38:00) Non Top-10 Prospects to watchPhillies Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2025-philadelphia-phillies/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

On Monday Dylan White released his Roboscout Top 100, showing us how the model breaks down the top prospects in the game. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan discuss the list and some of the surprise names the Robot loves heading into the season. (3:00) Bregman signs and chaos ensues.(10:00) Art Imitates Life Roman Anthony No. 1(13:00) Surprise at No. 2(17:00) Top pitcher is not Jackson JobeBreak(23:00) Model Loves Adrian Del Castillo(26:00) The Robot likes Ryan Clifford(29:00) Matt Shaw down at No. 85, why?(32:00) Surprise names in the Top 50Our 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

Ben Badler and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Brewers farm system in our new 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive.(00:00) Why Jesus Made is the No. 1 prospect before he plays a game in the U.S.(10:30) After a lost season, Jeferson Quero is worth remembering(14:30) Discussing Cooper Pratt's upside(19:30) Luis Pena is another DSL Prospect to watch(23:30) How do the Brewers remain playoff contenders(26:30) What Brewers pitchers could pop(35:10) Another Non-Top 10 Prospect to watchBrewers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2030-milwaukee-brewers/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

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty dive into opening weekend and recap the biggest wins and losses from around the country. Rudner and Flaherty also take an in-depth look at their first in-season Top 25 and offer their Week 2 Picks to Click.(3:00) Opening weekend takeaways(13:41) Breaking down the Desert Classic and Shriners Children’s College Showdown(24:33) Top-25 thoughts and breakdown(38:05) Picks to Click(42:12) 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

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back to discuss the Orioles farm system. It may not be as deep as it was when it ranked as our No. 1 system in back-to-back years, but the top of this system still compares favorably with most other teams.(00:00) Why systems drop down the farm system rankings(01:20) How good could Samuel Basallo be?(11:00) Why Coby Mayo's bat could be as good as Basallo's.(20:00) Are there pitchers ready to help?(25:00) Sorting out the Orioles outfield depth(32:00) The state of the organization overall(41:00) Non Top-10 Prospects to watchOrioles Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2003-baltimore-orioles/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

JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun dive into the Boston Red Sox conundrum: where to play Alex Bregman and how to avoid blocking the budding stars ready to burst onto the scene? Plus...(1:20) Is Kristian Campbell good enough to force Boston's hand? (13:00) The Orioles’ org depth might not be as good as you think(21:00) Exit velocities in college baseball are out of control Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.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

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking about the Detroit Tigers farm system. The Tigers rank No. 2 in our current farm system talent rankings, which is the highest we have ever ranked the Tigers. (00:00) What's going right in Detroit(02:00) Digging into No. 1 prospect Jackson Jobe. What's his potential?(10:00) How difficult it was to pick between Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle at No. 2.(18:00) Catching is the strength of the system. Looking at Dillon Dingler and Thayron Liranzo(24:30) Does Josue Briceno have a chance to stick at catcher?(31:00) How the Tigers rebuilt(40:00) Three non-Top 10 Prospects to keep an eye on.Tigers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2009-detroit-tigers/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