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The game of college baseball is in a period of great transition in 2024, as so much has changed since 2021. The introduction of name, image and likeness deals alongside the opening up of the transfer portal has had a significant impact on roster building in recent seasons. The move to 34 full scholarships from the traditional 11.7 number this offseason will further shake the core of the college game. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak dive into what they believe will be the outcomes and consequences of the move.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

Now that the trade and draft signing deadlines have passed, JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes are looking at each and every MLB organization and how they are faring. We're focusing on the state of the farm system, but we're also looking at how the big league club has met or failed to meet expectations as well. Did your team clean up at the deadline? We talk about and we look at whether there are some farm system success stories to build around.(2:00) Houston Astros(12:30) Los Angeles Angels(25:00) Oakland A’s(36:00) Seattle Mariners(42:00) Texas RangersOur 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 Baseball Podcast Dylan and Geoff discuss each of their P1 ADP Mocks. Every year Chris Welsh puts together the P1 ADP mocks with the goal of getting a temperature on how prospects are valued by dynasty managers and experts. The hosts discuss pick by pick as well as some of the other options available at each pick. It's a good discussion of values and strategy in drafts. 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

Now that the trade and draft signing deadlines have passed, JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes are looking at each and every MLB organization and how they are faring. We're focusing on the state of the farm system, but we're also looking at how the big league club has met or failed to meet expectations as well. Did your team clean up at the deadline? We talk about and we look at whether there are some farm system success stories to build around.(1:10) Chicago White Sox(15:50) Cleveland Guardians(22:35) Detroit Tigers(29:30) Kansas City Royals(37:00) Minnesota TwinsOur 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

Scott Braun, JJ Cooper & Geoff Pontes react to the Houston Astros calling up No. 5 prospect Zach Dezenzo. The guys also explore which big name prospects are also knocking at the door to the big leagues, including a sleeper in the Dodgers organization.(1:00) Did we expect Dezenzo's callup and what is the current state of Houston's system?(7:30) Preview of our impending farm system rankings(12:15) The Jacksons are settling into the majors(14:45) Who could be the next impact prospect to help a contender?(17:30) JJ's sleeper pick in the Dodgers system(20:30) Kevin McGonigle + Kristian Campbell are rising(23:15) What is the plan for Christian Moore?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

Now that the trade and draft signing deadlines have passed, JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes are looking at each and every MLB organization and how they are faring. We're focusing on the state of the farm system, but we're also looking at how the big league club has met or failed to meet expectations as well. Did your team clean up at the deadline? We talk about and we look at whether there are some farm system success stories to build around.(2:30) Baltimore Orioles(10:20) Boston Red Sox (18:30) New York Yankees(28:00) Tampa Bay Rays (36:00) Toronto Blue Jays 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

The 90th Percentile is back this week as we dive into the impact of different metrics on induced vertical break. We discuss why you can't take IVB numbers at face value and the relationship between release height, vertical break and fastball plane to understand the on creating a true plus fastball. 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 podcast to give their first thoughts on the 2024 draft and how things played out. Who were the surprising picks? Which teams had draft classes that excited us? Which draft classes are more confusing to us at this stage? Which picks were great values and which were perhaps a bit earlier than we expected? Here’s our pre-draft signing deadline breakdown of the class, with more to come in future weeks.This podcast was recorded before Rays supplemental second rounder Tyler Bell announced his intentions to reach campus at Kentucky. We have more on that decision here. Time Stamps(2:00) What were the big surprises?(4:30) Players we expected to go on day one who didn’t(8:00) Which were our favorite picks in the draft?(13:00) Getting excited about the Cardinals draft(16:00) The Rockies landing the top prospect at No. 3(21:00) Did the Guardians execute as expected?(25:00) Thoughts on the Angels continued fast-moving strategy?(34:00) A surprising draft for the Brewers(39:00) Why we’re excited about the first few Nationals picks(47:00) The Yankees going pitcher-heavy early and often for the first time in a whileOur 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

A special LIVE trade deadline edition of the Hot Sheet show delivered our initial takeaways right after the deadline ended. Among the highlights...(0:40) -- The Dodgers did a good job with the Jack Flaherty trade (4:00) -- Comparing the Flaherty return to the Kikuchi return(8:00) -- The Marlins tore it down to the studs (13:00) -- Are the Rays following a similar script? (19:30) -- J.J. doesn't understand what the Angels are doing(25:15) -- The Blue Jays & Pirates swing a nice, solid under-the-radar dealOur 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 the real trade deadline upon us and the fantasy trade deadline breathing down our necks, hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes return with a brand new episode of the Fantasy Baseball Podcast.Intro 0:00 to 3:30Favorite trades of the deadline so far 3:30 to 7:00Mason Miller 7:00 - 10:00Potential Players Moving At the Deadline 10:00 - 13:00Franklin Arias 13:00 - 18:00Eduardo Beltre 18:00 - 23:30Leo De Vries 23:30 - 31:00Will Warren 31:00 - 34:00Logan Henderson 34:00 - 37:00Javier Sanoja 37:00 - 42:00Our 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