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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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper is joined by Prospect Maven Geoff Pontes to discuss the Blue Jays Top Prospects, led by lefthander Ricky Tiedemann. They talk about why this system may be a little better than you think, but also what's gone wrong over the past five years.(00:00) Everything about Ricky Tiedemann(12:30) Why Arjun Nimmala is on the cusp of the Top 100(22:00) Other Top 10 Prospects to know(32:00) What's gone wrong over the past five years(41:00) A sleeper prospect to watchOur 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

JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo are talking all about Rays prospects in the latest MLB Prospects Deep Dive. They discuss how hard it is to line up the Rays Top 10 (and beyond), why Carson Williams is the clear No. 1 prospect and the team's fascinating mix of high-ceiling talent and close-to-the-majors prospects.(00:00) Why was this Top 10 so hard to rank?(03:00) Sorting out high ceiling vs. safe bets(08:00) Why Braden Taylor ranks so high(14:30) Comparing Tre' Morgan vs. Xavier Isaac(22:00) Carson Williams, No. 1 prospect(34:00) Why the Rays rank in the top tier of farm systems year after year(40:00) Why Chandler Simpson is such a fascinating playerOur 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

It was a very weird 2024 and it's sure to be an equally weird 2025 for the Athletics. On one hand, 2024 was a nightmare for A's fans, as the team played its final game in Oakland before heading to its temporary home in Sacramento for 2025. But 2024 did see the emergence of Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler and a lineup that has made this a more respectable team. Mark Chiarelli and JJ Cooper discuss where the A's are now, and where they are going.(00:00) Are the Athletics nearing respectability on the field?(06:00) Is time already running short for Tyler Soderstrom?(10:00) How the rotation shapes up(12:00) Why the trades didn't work out(14:00) A team willing to take risks(17:00) Why Nick Kurtz was the clear No. 1 prospect(24:00) Jacob Wilson has some great skills, and one worrisome trait(29:00) Strength of the system(30:00) Weakness of the system(32:00) Two more lesser-known prospects to rememberOur 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

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Rockies farm system and the team's chances for 2025, 2026 and beyond. After acknowledging how difficult the task of winning in the NL West is, Geoff and JJ take a look at what the Rockies do well as well as what they need to do better. They take in-depth looks at the team's top two prospects: Chase Dollander and Charlie Condon before also discussing some of the team's other prospects.(00:00) Are the Rockies stuck in the basement?(03:00) The nightmare that is the NL West(05:30) What do the Rockies do well?(09:30) Too many half measures?(13:00) When is a realistic hope for the next surge?(16:30) The Rockies’ best-ever pitching prospect?(18:30) Is Chase Dollander going to be able to survive Coors Field?(24:00) Charlie Condon’s worrisome pro debut(29:00) Where does Condon fit defensively?(31:00) Some things to like about the farm system(36:00) A sleeper name to knowOur 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