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In the first of 30 organizational deep dives, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Atlanta Braves farm system. They look at what the Braves have produced lately, why they are so pitching heavy, and what holes they can't fill internally. They also talk about some of the team's top prospects and a lesser-know prospect to keep an eye on.(00:00) What have the Braves produced lately(03:00) Why are the Braves so good at producing pitchers?(05:00) A subtle advantage to the Braves pitching development.(08:00) Even the Braves hitters were often quality pitching prospects(09:00) Catching Success(11:00) Is the window closing?(16:00) Who's next up among pitching prospects(17:00) Hurston Waldrep(19:00) A.J. Smith-Shawver(21:00) A little Ian Anderson talk (yes, he's not prospect eligible)(24:00) Drue Hackenberg(27:00) Cam Caminiti, J.R. Ritchie, Owen Murphy(31:00) The Braves willingness to embrace injury risk(37:00) Talking about catching prospect Drake Baldwin(47:00) A lesser-known prospect to rememberOur 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 go back and forth drafting the best college tools among players in the 2025 draft class in an attempt to create the best imaginary prospects possible. For hitters they have to pick the following: hit tool, raw power tool, running tool, fielding tool and arm tool. And for pitchers they have to assemble the following: fastball, slider, curveball, changeup and control/command. Which players do you like best? Which tools should we have considered? Let us know. —Time Stamps(0:00) Explaining the game(4:00) Carlos’s fastball(8:40) Peter’s fielding(11:00) Carlos’s changeup(14:40) Peter’s hit (17:23) Carlos’s power (20:00) Peter’s slider(22:00) Carlos’s curveball(25:45) Peter’s control(27:30) Carlos’s speed(31:00) Peter’s arm (32:30) Carlos’s hit (34:00) Peter’s changeup(36:30) Carlos’s fielding (40:00) Peter’s power (42:00) Carlos’s slider(45:00) Peter’s curveball(47:00) Carlos’s control (48:30) Peter’s fastball(52:30) Carlos’s arm (56:00) Peter’s run(57:00) OverviewOur 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 officially prospect ranking season at Baseball America and the fantasy team is jumping into the mix with their Top Prospects For Fantasy list. Hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes discuss the names their most excited about in 2025.(3:00) Sasaki finalists, how would each location impact his future value.(8:00) Roki Sasaki vs Roman Anthony vs Kristian Campbell(12:00) Prospects we must have in 2025(13:00) Emmanuel Rodriguez(16:00) Jesus Made(18:00) Bryce Eldridge(21:00) Bubba Chandler(25:00) Christian Moore(27:00) Jarlin Susana(29:00) Alejandro Rosario(31:00) Luis PeralesOur 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 discuss Roki Sasaki's decision, and especially what it has meant for the other international players who are planning to sign on Jan. 15. We've already seen a player switch what team they plan to sign with because of Sasaki-based delays, and Ben explains why we could see others.(00:00) Why this Is the craziest signing day of Badler's 18 years covering the international signing day.(05:00) "Darell Morel should be the biggest Roki Sasaki fan in the world."(07:00) The consolation prize for the Giants being eliminated--Josuar Gonzalez(09:00) How this Jan. 15 is different.(12:00) How teams can sweeten their offers for Sasaki.(15:00) How the timing on trades may be worth watching(22:00) The difficult decision Dodgers and Padres prospects face as they are asked to wait.(27:00) What to watch for on January 15.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 draft podcast for the first time in 2025 to talk about their experience at this year’s ABCA. The two talk about a love for I/O and a fun catch-and-throw talk by Vanderbilt coach Ty Blankmeyer, discuss some of their favorite defenders to watch and then talk about hitters at the top of the 2025 college class. There are some hitters who hammer the ball and some hitters who make a ton of contact in this year’s elite college group, but few who do both at a high level—will that change after the full 2025 spring season? —Time Stamps(1:45) ABCA (10:00) A love for I/O(15:00) Defensive players who are fun to watch(26:00) The composition of hitters at the top of the classOur 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

Dynasty rankings season comes to a close as we release the final list in the Dynasty Top 500. This list is a culmination of months of positional rankings by our fantasy team, so hosts Dylan and Geoff dive into their approach to the final rankings.Time Stamps(6:00) Dylan's process.(12:00) Geoff's process.(20:00) Combined Rankings.(23:00) How prospect value can swing wildly in season.(26:00) Valuing younger MLB players without full time jobs.(34:00) Big picture takeaways.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, Jacob Rudner, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun welcome Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone to the show.We also discuss changes that could be coming to college baseball, including shrinking rosters, ghost runners and sticky substance checks. Plus, we take a look Baseball America's 2025 Scout Survey to analyze the state of the industry and which teams are best at identifying talent.Time Stamps(0:50) J.J. Cooper's first-ever Hall of Fame vote (1:50) Rule changes coming to college baseball (9:25) Jac Caglianone joins (21:10) 2020 redraft (28:40) Scout Survey resultsOur 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 for one last show before the end of 2024.In this episode, Dylan White and Geoff Pontes dive into their final positional ranking of the offseason, as they break down the top 150 pitchers for dynasty baseball. But first, they get you up to date on all the recent signings and trades impacting dynasty rosters.Time Stamps(4:00) First base musical chairs and Pete Alonso is still standing(9:00) Christian Walker to the Astros(12:00) Josh Naylor to the D-backs(16:00) Paul Goldschmidt, Nate Lowe, Carlos Santana and Josh Bell—Who ya got?(18:00) Corbin Burnes to the D-Backs(21:00) Does Cody Bellinger get a value bump with the Yankees?(23:00) Is Gleyber Torres a good buy in 2025?(27:00) Top five pitchers for 2025 dynasty baseball(30:00) Top two pitching targets for Dylan and GeoffOur 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, Ben Badler, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun welcome White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel to the show.The guys also dive into the Phillies' trade for Jesús Luzardo and question the rudderless Marlins organization. Plus, we a look at future rule changes in college baseball, why the NCAA can’t ban the shift and the looming legislation with major eligibility ramifications.Time Stamps(0:45) 2025 Prospect Handbook Update (2:00) Jesús Luzardo goes to the Phillies for Starlyn Caba & more (8:30) Kyle Teel joins (21:30) Shift ban for college baseball? (24:20) Diego Pavia/JUCO ruling fallout for the NCAAOur 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 & Scott Braun weigh the returns of four big trades last week. Who did well and who could’ve gotten more?Plus, we take a look at winners & losers following last week’s MLB Draft Lottery with Carlos Collazo.Time Stamps(0:55) Red Sox/White Sox Garrett Crochet trade(7:15) Are catching prospects treated differently in trades?(10:50) Cubs/Astros Kyle Tucker trade(15:00) A's/Rays Jeffrey Springs trade(16:20) Yankees/Brewers Devin Williams trade(20:30) Carlos' thoughts on the lottery winners & losersOur 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