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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 14, 2025 • 26min
College World Series Day 1 Reactions: Oregon State, Coastal Carolina Open With Wins in Omaha
Baseball America college baseball writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down Day 1 action from the College World Series in Omaha. Oregon State and Coastal Carolina advanced to the winner's bracket with victories over Louisville and Arizona, respectively.(4:23) Coastal Carolina vs. Arizona(11:16) Oregon State vs. Louisville(18:08) Louisville outlook(20:37) Answering viewer questions(23:42) Looking ahead to Day 2Our 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, 2025 • 54min
Mock Draft 4.0: Uncertainty, Helium Names & Pool vs. Pick Capital
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about the fourth edition of the BA mock draft for the 2025 class. The two talk about the process, the players moving up, the challenging plates to place and a fun theoretical question about whether teams would prefer pick capital or bonus pool capital if they had the choice.—Time Stamps(4:00) Kade Anderson up top(6:30) The uncertainty of the mock(13:00) Ike Irish inside the top 10(17:00) Brendan Summerhill’s well rounded profile(19:30) JoJo Parker helium(24:00) Would you rather have pool money or pick capital?(34:30) Gage Wood and the next tier of college arms(38:00) Caden Bodine; Luke Stevenson vs. Jace LaViolette(46:30) Orioles draft strategy(48:00) Surprising picks or players left out?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, 2025 • 46min
Roman Anthony and Jacob Misiorowski Called Up, ACL Standouts and Red Sox Breaking Ball Usage
This week on the Prospect Podcast Geoff Pontes fills in for J.J. Cooper and is joined by fellow prospect writer Jesus Cano. The two discuss the recent promotions of Roman Anthony and Jacob Misiorowski, before diving into a trio of players that have the Arizona complexes buzzing. It's a packed show this week!(4:30) Roman Anthony callup(12:00) Is Bubba Chandler next?(14:00) Chase Burns ETA(16:00) Andrew Painter ETA(21:00) Brewers promote Jacob Misiorowski.(24:30) Aregnis Cayama (Giants)(30:00) Tyson Lewis (Reds)(35:00) Enyervert Perez (D-Backs)(39:00) Geoff's prospect soapbox, Red Sox heavy breaking ball usage (43:00) Jesus’ prospect soapbox on Sal StewartOur 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 10, 2025 • 52min
College Podcast: College World Series Preview and Predictions with Chris Lemonis
Baseball America college writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty are joined by 2021 national champion head coach Chris Lemonis to break down super regional action and make College World Series prediction. Rudner, Flaherty and Lemonis talked the eight team field, scouting top draft prospects and much more. (0:35) Super regional review with Chris Lemonis(7:15) College World Series preview with Chris Lemonis(15:30) Scouting top draft prospects(24:24) The impact of NIL and portal(28:25) Are college exit velos out of control?(32:00) Chris Lemonis’ pick to win it all(33:00) Coastal vs. Arizona(34:33) Oregon State vs. Louisville(37:38) UCLA vs. Murray State(39:43) LSU vs. Arkansas(41:13) Flaherty and Rudner make picks to win it all(42:28) Picks to Click(47:50) Final thoughtsOur 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 9, 2025 • 34min
Roman Anthony Called Up, MLB Mock Draft 4.0 & Brody Hopkins Joins | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 59
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo, Jacob Rudner, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun welcome Rays pitching prospect Brody Hopkins.We also break down BA's Mock Draft 4.0 and explain why competing college pitchers still have room to improve their draft stocks during super regionals and the College World Series. Plus, we offer some live reaction to the Red Sox calling up baseball's top prospect, Roman Anthony.Time Stamps(0:40) What will the Nationals do with the 1-1 pick? (3:30) Who can use the CWS to make a draft board leap? (6:40) Bats catching Carlos' eye (8:30) This draft has good offensive depth (10:15) Rays RHP Brody Hopkins joins (23:45) Roman Anthony called up to BostonOur 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, 2025 • 38min
The 2025 Super Regionals Are Loaded With Draft Prospects
Carlos and Peter talk about the insane quality and quantity of draft capital in this year’s super regional round of the NCAA tournament. The two talk about the matchups with the most talent, the best individual pitcher-batter matchups to keep an eye on and then discuss a number of different players who have performed or who have an opportunity to continue moving the needle in the postseason. —Time Stamps(2:00) The volume of prospects in the supers(7:30) Cinderella teams vs. prospect capital(10:00) Arkansas-Tennessee and Gage Wood(14:00) Kade Anderson surging?(18:00) Liam Doyle’s high-energy style(21:30) Jamie Arnold vs. Aiva Arquette(25:00) Ike Irish(28:00) The top catchers in the classOur 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, 2025 • 39min
Who's Moving Up In The June Top 100 Prospects Update?
We have the June update of the Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings up now at BaseballAmerica.com. Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper analyze some of the big movers in a great crop of young shortstop prospects on this week's Prospect Podcast.(00:00) It is a great time for teenage shortstop prospects(04:00) Why Blue Jays SS Arjun Nimmala is moving up(10:00) Comparing Pirates SS Konnor Griffin and Tigers SS Bryce Rainer(16:30) How good can Mariners SS/2B Cole Young be?(20:30) The Brewers have another exceptional teenage SS prospect(29:10) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox is a Cardinals power prospect(34:00) JJ's Prospect Soapbox is a versatile Twins hitter.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 3, 2025 • 55min
College Podcast: Breaking Down Regionals, Super Regional Predictions
Baseball America college writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty offered their thoughts and reactions to the 2025 NCAA Tournament regional round and made super regional predictions. Rudner and Flaherty also discussed Mississippi State’s hiring of former Virginia coach Brian O’Connor, the transfer portal and picks to click.(2:35) The SEC’s big face plant(9:04) Vanderbilt and Texas make history(16:41) Dissecting Murray State and UTSA’s runs(24:24) The ACC makes a statement(27:25) The Ducks fall flat(31:15) Super regional overview(36:00) Super regional predictions(39:25) Brian O’Connor on the move(43:06) The portal opens up(44:36) Picks to Click(49:40) Final thoughtsOur 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 2, 2025 • 31min
Jac Caglianone, MLB Callups & NCAA Regionals Reactions | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 58
romoting top prospect Jac Caglianone to the big leagues, as well as two other callups from over the weekend in Cole Young and Jacob Melton.Plus, Jacob Rudner offers a look at how the SEC’s dominance heading into the tournament has already come undone.Time Stamps(0:40) When is the Super Two deadline?(3:00) Jac Caglianone called up KC(7:45) Jac's swing data(12:30) Cole Young called up Seattle(17:15) Jacob Melton called up to Houston(22:15) When will Roman Anthony be called up?(25:00) How shocked should we be about the SEC?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.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

May 30, 2025 • 41min
The Best Tools In The 2025 Draft Class
Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast after a busy week on the site to talk about the recently dropped BA 500, the difficulty of putting together their Golden Spikes Award finalists vote and the NCAA tournament. Half the show is spent going through the best tools categories for the 2025 draft class and talking about the best options for each category along with a handful of other players with strong cases. —Time Stamps(3:30) Brief BA 500 thoughts(10:00) Prospects to watch in the NCAA tournament(14:00) Golden Spikes Award thoughts(20:00) Best ToolsOur 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