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Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are here to talk about the Rangers' farm system. Even after graduating Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter last year, the team still has a potent 1-2 prospect combo.(00:00) Why Kumar Rocker and Sebastian Walcott are 1A and 1B(02:00) Analyzing Sebastian Walcott(06:00) What Kumar Rocker needs to improve to have MLB success(13:00) Other Rangers pitchers who could contribute before long(21:00) Where does Jack Leiter stand now(24:00) Some Rangers hitters to watch(31:00) How the Rangers' depth puts them in a pretty good spot.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 talk through Baseball America’s top 200 draft update, give an overview of how the class is shaping up on the eve of college baseball kicking off and pick a few notable risers to talk about. After that, the two talk about the recently released preseason All-America teams and whether there are takeaways to be had from them.—Time Stamps(3:00) General thoughts on the class(6:00) How directors are viewing the class(9:30) Up arrow first round names on the update(14:50) This year’s shortstop capital(17:00) Other up arrow names to know(30:00) Preseason All-America team reactionsOur 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

The Baseball America fantasy podcast returns with news of a big star returning to the Mets and a cornucopia of breakout names to target in your dynasty leagues for 2025. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk in depth about some undervalued names you need to add to your watch list heading into the season.(2:00) Pete Alonso returns to the Mets.(4:00) Blue Jays always the bridesmaid and never the bride.(6:00) Welbyn Francisca(10:00) Nestor German(13:00) Payton Eeles(18:00) Break(18:00) Benny Montgomery(23:00) Connor Prielipp(26:00) Eriq Swan(28:00) Rainiel Rodriguez(32:00) Joseph SullivanOur 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

Matt Eddy and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Mets farm system in the latest 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. This is an organization that doesn't have a top 25 prospect, but the overall depth of the system has improved significantly in recent years.(00:00) Have the Mets lived up to Steven Cohen's big plans?(02:00) The shape of the system(03:00) Why Jett Williams ranks No. 1(07:30) Other bats to know(18:00) Brandon Sproat is the team's best pitching prospect(22:00) What's up with Jonah Tong?(27:00) Luisangel Acuna's rough and also great 2024 season(31:00) Two more non-top 10 prospects to know.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

Mark Chiarelli and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Pirates farm system in a new MLB Prospects Deep Dive.(00:00) The pitching development is rolling, but this team could use some bats.(3:00) Analyzing No. 1 prospect Bubba Chandler. How quickly could he reach Pittsburgh? Where does he slot into the rotation? What has led to his prospect breakthrough?(11:40) Don't forget about Thomas Harrington(17:00) The Pirates have a lot of former prospects who haven't claimed full-time jobs(22:00) This team has a lot of second base prospects(24:30) Analyzing 2B prospect Termarr Johnson(32:20) Where does Billy Cook fit?(37:00) A missed opportunity to spend on a hitter?(42:00) Two non-top 10 prospects to watch.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 take an in-depth look at the 2025 Preseason Top-25, discuss the teams that just missed the preseason NCAA rankings and pick Omaha sleepers.(00:00) General overview of the top-25 process(06:30) Why Texas A&M landed at preseason No. 1(12:25) Can Tennessee win back-to-back titles(19:55) A look at Oregon State as an independent(21:10) Standout teams from No. 10-25(39:20) Omaha sleepers and teams that just missed the Top-25Our 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 Prospect Expert Josh Norris and Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper are back for another 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. This time, they are talking about the Yankees farm system. Josh and JJ look at the team’s top prospects, why the team’s farm system may have been a bit better than you think, and some sleeper prospects to watch.(00:00) How could Jasson Dominguez be? What could hold him back?(10:00) Are Spencer Jones’ contact issues fixable?(19:00) A rough year for numerous Top 10 Yankees prospects(32:30) A non-Top 10 Prospect to keep an eye on.(34:00) Why Hudson Valley will be a team to watchOur 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

It's a busy time at Baseball America! The guys discuss their favorite candidates to rise the Top 100, preview our MLB farm system rankings dropping later this week, then build potential Dylan Cease trades for the Braves, Mets and Orioles. Then we close with Carlos Collazo's early look at the 2025 draft class as the season gets going later this month. Time Stamps(1:00) Potential Top 100 Risers, including Zyhir Hope & Sebastian Walcott(7:30) Previewing our MLB farm system rankings(12:30) Drawing up trade packages for Dylan Cease(22:30) Carlos Collazo previews the 2025 draft classIf you enjoyed the show, subscribe to our YouTube channel!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 Prospect Writer Josh Norris and Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Dodgers farm system, highlighting a number of prospects to know.(00:00) Why the Dodgers hit on picks despite drafting late.(03:00) Where does Dalton Rushing fit for the Dodgers?(10:00) A buffet of high-ceiling prospects to watch(19:00) Do we overrate Dodgers prospects?(29:00) Does the Dodgers' risk tolerance lead to injury issues?(32:00) A sleeper prospect to watch.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 break down nine players they are excited about for the upcoming draft who rank beyond the top 100 range on the current draft board. Peter highlights five college arms he’s excited about, while Carlos sticks to the high school ranks and picks out a pair of shortstops, one athletic righthander and a legitimate two-way player.—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(4:30) Cade Crossland(6:30) Logan Dawson(10:20) Joe Ariola(15:00) CJ Gray(19:45) Griffin Stieg(25:00) CJ Hughes(29:40) Ben Jacobs(34:35) Brock Ketelsen (39:15) Cole LeamanOur 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