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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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy