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Earlier today the Arizona Fall League rosters were released and there's plenty of exciting names on the circuit this season. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris go over all six teams' rosters and who they're most excited to watch this fall.(2:30) Glendale(12:00) Mesa(16:00) Peoria(21:00) Break(22:00) Salt River(27:00) Scottsdale(31:00) SurpriseOur 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

Kristian Campbell and Quinn Mathews joined the show today to discuss their award-winning 2024 campaigns. Both players made significant strides from just a year ago, boosting their prospect stock in the process. They discuss what unlocked their success, including...Time Stamps(3:00) Campbell joins to discuss his bat speed training and Boston's incoming Big Four of prospects(11:45) Mathews talks his 200-strikeout season, adding velo over the offseason and his 156-pitch reputation at Stanford(27:30) 2025 Baseball America books are available for preorder! Here's what you need to knowEnjoy the show? Check out our YouTube channel for more.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

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, host Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into the often scary world of pitching prospects. On the heels of Dylan’s tremendous article last week covering Minor League Pitchers With Traits To Target we go over a host of minor league names with an opportunity to impact your fantasy team in 2025. We cover five pitchers from the article and discuss each in depth. (4:00) Jackson Jobe Expectations(6:00) Tigers Surge(9:00) San Diego Padres(11:00) Corbin CarrollBreak(14:00) Quinn Mathews(20:00) Chase Dollander and Sean Sullivan(29:00) K.C. Hunt(32:00) Ty JohnsonOur 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 Tigers announced Monday afternoon they are calling up Jackson Jobe, the No. 2 prospect in baseball, as they try to hang onto a playoff spot following their late-season surge. Here's everything you need to know about the prized righthander. 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 to break down this week’s top 100 update for the 2025 draft class. What’s the sense of the class at this point in the calendar? The two talk about the strength of the college outfield group, Peter gives a few picks to click on the board and they briefly touch on the shortstop capital of the college class before turning to the 1-1 debate. What is the gap between Jace LaViolette and Ethan Holliday for the top spot in the class? And who are the other players who could be vying for that spot on draft day?—Time Stamps(1:30) 2025 class overview(4:00) Does the 2025 class lack star power at the top?(7:00) A well-rounded draft class(11:40) Peter’s picks to shoot up the board(14:00) How’s the strength of college shortstops?(18:00) The 1-1 debate(24:00) Why Peter has gone from Cam Cannarella to Jace LaViolette(29:00) Steelmanning Ethan Holliday’s Case & Seth Hernandez as a darkhorse(33:00) Peter’s dark horse 1-1 candidateOur 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 2024 White Sox are experiencing one of the worst offensive seasons in memory. But how should the team’s fans feel about the potential for pulling out of this nosedive and getting back to relevancy in the American League Central Division?On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun kick things off by taking a look into the problems plaguing the White Sox, including what can only be described as an alarming lack of internal offensive prospects to build around in future seasons.Time Stamps(0:50) Intro(1:30) The struggling White Sox make plans for a head-scratching rebuilding strategy(6:35) Can Chicago get back to contending in the AL Central?(12:30) Dodgers pitching injuries(17:45) What causes injuries to pitchers and what can the Dodgers do about it?(23:00) The ascension of Rays SS Carson Williams(26:15) Yankees OF Spencer Jones sets a concerning record(30:45) Answering a reader question about JJ Wetherholt’s development timelineOur 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

With lots of exciting fantasy contact publishing on the site over the last week hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into some high level takeaways from the Roboscout Top 120 Prospects and the annual Hitters With Traits to Target In Fantasy article. Over a dozen names of potential targets for fantasy managers this offseason are discussed. (0:00) intro (8:00) Leo De Vries (12:00) Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell (14:00) Michael Arroyo (18:00) Logan Henderson (24:00) Chase Meidroth break (30:00) Jesus Made (34:00) Zyhir Hope (37:00) Brice Matthews (39:00) Demetrio CristanesOur 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 to talk about a trio of high-upside high school prospects to know for the 2025 class, led by Washington slugger Xavier Neyens. The two talk about his offensive profile, style and summer showcase circuit, and then dig into a pair of intriguing southpaws between Oregon lefty Kruz Schoolcraft and Illinois lefty Cameron Appenzeller. The two also briefly discuss a few of the prominent 2024 returners and where they could stack up in the draft for round two: Texas A&M LHP Ryan Prager, Texas SS Jalin Flores, Florida SS Colby Shelton and Virginia OF Harrison Didawick. —Time Stamps(1:00) Intro banter(3:30) The logistics of keeping up with the transfer portal(8:00) Xavier Neyens (19:15) General excitement for the 2025 class(23:00) Kruz Schoolcraft(30:00) Cameron Appenzeller(36:00) Ryan Prager, Jalin Flores, Colby Shelton, Harrison DidawickOur 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

We've covered Kumar Rocker for years dating back to his time as one of the faces of college baseball at Vanderbilt. Is it fair to say Rocker's most recent stretch is the most dominant we've seen? Ben Badler thinks so. Ben, J.J. Cooper and Scott Braun detailed Rocker's ascension to the majors to open our latest Hot Sheet show. 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

We're thrilled to welcome Rays prospect Tre' Morgan back on the Hot Sheet show. We had a great chat with the former LSU star, and also discussed Kumar Rocker's impending debut, the 2024 MiLB playoffs and more.Time Stamps(0:45) Revisiting Kumar Rocker’s path to the Rangers, injury timeline and MLB expectations(4:10) How Rocker has turned back the clocks (9:00) Jack Leiter and Rocker have arrived. What is the Rangers’ outlook for 2025 and beyond?(14:40) Rays 1B Tre’ Morgan gets his first taste of the playoffs in pro ball(18:10) Morgan talks facing Kumar Rocker in college and the success of LSU alums in pro ball(22:00) Hitting behind Chandler Simpson, who stole 100 bases (25:00) Geoff Pontes jumps in to chat 2024 MiLB Playoffs FREE BREAKFAST FOR LIFE! Go to HelloFresh.com/FREEFT for one free breakfast item per box while subscription is active.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