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Baseball America delivers baseball news you can't get anywhere else. Covering the game from a player-development point of view, the staff of BA will deliver its take on what's going on in the world of baseball every week on its podcast, analyzing the game from the majors and minors--with an emphasis on prospects--through our unparalleled college and high school coverage.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 10min
Yankees Call Up Ben Rice To Help Replace Anthony Rizzo | Prospect Profile
The Yankees are giving C/1B prospect Ben Rice an opportunity to carve out a role in the wake of Anthony Rizzo's injury. Scott, Geoff and J.J. break down Rice's game, including...Why he's long flown under-the-radarWhat he provides with the batCan the next wave of Yankees youngsters make an impact?Why this is perfect timing for himEnjoy today's prospect profile? Look out for more of these whenever top prospects get called up on our YouTube channel. 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

Jun 18, 2024 • 35min
Fantasy Podcast: Complex Leaguers, Full-Season Standouts & An Argument With RoboScout
Humans, Robots and Bears, oh my! In this special episode of the Fantasy Podcast, Josh Norris pinch hits for Geoff Pontes and discusses a variety of prospects with Dylan White. Half of the show is dedicated to players in the Florida and Arizona Complex Leagues, while the other half is dedicated to players Josh has seen and liked in the full-season leagues. Drama ensues when Josh and RoboScout disagree, but time heals all wounds and robots don't have feelings anyway.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

Jun 14, 2024 • 46min
The Vance Honeycutt Conundrum & A Few Late Draft Risers
Peter and Carlos hop on the BA draft podcast to talk about the prospects to know in the college world series. How does this year’s field compare to a fantastic 2023 group and how much is there for a player like UNC’s Vance Honeycutt to gain or lose on the sport’s biggest stage? The two talk through why Honeycutt’s profile is so tricky, and think through the player development challenges that his hit tool questions create. After that the two talk through a few other CWS prospects, wonder how Braden Montgomery’s injury affects his stock (if it does at all) and talk about a pair of late-season draft risers to know—one high school shortstop and one college shortstop.—Time Stamps(3:00) The quality of the CWS prospects(6:00) How the bright lights of Omaha impact draft stock(7:00) Vance Honeycutt’s profile(14:00) How many big leaguers are guess hitters?(17:00) What can MLB teams in the swing(20:00) Vance Honeycutt vs. Seaver King(24:00) Kentucky’s Ryan Waldschmidt(29:00) Profiles that scare us(32:00) Braden Montgomery’s injury(36:00) A HS SS riser to know(40:00) A college SS riser to knowOur 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

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 13min
College Podcast: Previewing The 2024 College World Series, Storylines & More
Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty recap all the action from super regionals and look ahead to the College World Series. With the eight teams set to start play this weekend in Omaha, get ready with storylines to watch for each team and recaps of how they got here. Teddy and Peter also give their picks for the tournament.1:00 Thoughts on the CWS field8:30: Tennessee17:00 Florida State22:00 North Carolina28:00 Virginia33:00 Kentucky39:00 NC State46:00 Florida53:00 Controversy in Clemson65:00 Texas A&MOur 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

Jun 11, 2024 • 8min
Drew Thorpe Set For White Sox Debut | Prospect Profile
Drew Thorpe, the No. 41 prospect in baseball, makes his White Sox debut Tuesday night against the Mariners. J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes dive into Thorpe's pitch mix to help explain what you should expect from one of the better arms in all of the upper minors so far in 2024. 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

Jun 11, 2024 • 30min
College World Series Preview + Listener Questions | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 11
The College World Series field is set! Ted Cahill joins this week's Hot Sheet Show to analyze the field and explains why Virginia is a dangerous team to watch. Teddy also follows up his report that South Carolina is expected to hire Paul Mainieri as its next head coach. J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes then dive into some prospect news, including Drew Thorpe's imminent debut, plus some reader/listener questions. 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

Jun 11, 2024 • 35min
Fantasy Podcast: Breaking Down Recent Callups Galore and Roboscout Gets An Update
Lots of callups this week and the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast is here to breakdown six recent callups. Hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes rank out the six debutants for rest of season value as well as long term fantasy value. The second half of the show debates Marcelo Mayer vs Jordan Lawlar, before updating you on some recent upgrades to Roboscout.0:00 - 3:00 - Introduction3:00 - 12:00 - Breaking Down Six Recent Callups12:00 - 13:00 Break13:00 - 17:00 Marcelo Mayer vs Jordan Lawlar17:00 - 21:00 - Roboscout Updates21:00 - 31:00 - Roboscout Targets In DynastyOur 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

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 32min
College Podcast: Previewing NCAA Tournament Super Regionals
Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down all the action in the NCAA Tournament, looking back at regionals and previewing the super regional matchups. They run through each regional and make picks for super regionals, including a couple spicy upsets.Time Stamps(3:00) Knoxville Super Regional: Tennessee vs. Evansville(14:00) Tallahassee Super Regional: Florida State vs. UConn(27:00) Charlottesville Super Regional: Virginia vs. Kansas State(38:00) Chapel Hill Super Regional: North Carolina vs. West Virginia(56:01) Ad Break(56:20) Athens Super Regional: Georgia vs. NC State(63:00) Clemson Super Regional: Clemson vs. Florida(74:00) College Station Super Regional: Texas A&M vs. Oregon(81:30) Lexington Super Regional: Kentucky vs. Oregon StateOur 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

Jun 5, 2024 • 11min
New Top 100 Prospects! Paul Skenes No. 1, Big Risers & More | Hot Sheet
Bonus Hot Sheet! There's a new No. 1 prospect (for the time being) in the Baseball America Top 100. Scott Braun, J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes break down the biggest changes to the list, which includes Pirates star Paul Skenes ranking No. 1 and looking like an ace, a dozen new names and several prominent risers from notable orgs such as the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies.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

Jun 4, 2024 • 33min
Jonah Tong Interview, Guardians Dilemma 1-1 & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 10
Scott Braun, JJ Cooper, Carlos Collazo & Geoff Pontes welcome New York Mets prospect Jonah Tong to the show. They dive into Tong's breakout 2024 season, the Mets' new pitching lab, his toughest matchups and life as a minor leaguer in Brooklyn. Plus, the guys dive into the latest Mock Draft and decipher who the Cleveland Guardians will select with the number one pick. Scott, JJ & Geoff dive into the latest with Baltimore Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday and discuss the Detroit Tigers demoting Spencer Torkelson. Join the conversation - add your questions to the YouTube chat for our experts!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