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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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Oct 19, 2022 • 27min
Standouts From Arizona Fall League's Second Week
Geoff Pontes and Josh Norris go back to their roots by talking about Hot Sheet. This version wraps up the second week of the Arizona Fall League and features a resurgent Twins prospect at the top.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. As part of our sponsorship, Indeed is offering a $75 sponsored job credit if you go to Indeed.com/BaseballAmerica. Get your $75 credit today.Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed.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

Oct 17, 2022 • 35min
The Astros, Padres And Phillies Move On
Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser break down the final games of the NLDS and the Astros' wild 18-inning win over the Mariners, plus a look ahead to Game 5 between the Guardians and Yankees.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

Oct 15, 2022 • 36min
Padres, Phillies Move One Win Away
Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes break down all of Friday's playoff action, including the electricity at Petco Park for Padres-Dodgers, what makes the Guardians so dangerous and what people missed with the Phillies. Plus, a look ahead to Saturday's four-game slate.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

Oct 14, 2022 • 19min
Yordan Alvarez Does It Again
On today's Playoff Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper try and fail to figure out a way to pitch to Yordan Alvarez. We look at whether the Mariners have a chance to come back and explain why the Astros could be trouble for the AL for years to come. Also, we look at the alternate scenario where this year's Dodgers team could be even tougher to face.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

Oct 13, 2022 • 16min
National League Division Series Game 2s
JJ Cooper analyzes a pair of compelling Game 2s in the National League Division Series. In today's podcast we look at how the Braves superior defense (and the Phillies' defensive limitations) were apparent. We take a lesson from Kyle Wright's development and look at a hidden factor in the Padres' success.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

Oct 12, 2022 • 35min
LDS Day 1 Recap
Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper discuss the crazy finish to the Astros-Mariners game, why both the Phillies and Braves got something out of their Game 1 and they have a plea for the broadcasts going forward.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

Oct 10, 2022 • 41min
Standouts From Arizona Fall League's First Week
In this episode, Josh Norris returns to the podcast and discusses the standouts in the first week of the Arizona Fall League.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. As part of our sponsorship, Indeed is offering a $75 sponsored job credit if you go to Indeed.com/BaseballAmerica. Get your $75 credit today.Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed.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

Oct 10, 2022 • 36min
Wild Card Series Recap And Division Series Preview
Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes break down the Wild Card Series, including the Padres upset of the Mets and Joe Musgrove's substance check, another incredible Mariners rally, an early exit for the Cardinals and the Guardians fantastic pitching. Plus, a look ahead at the Division Series and what series is most likely to produce an upset.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

Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 8min
Recapping the 2022 MLB Season and Previewing the Postseason
Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes break down Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Albert Pujols, the Dodgers and everything else that happened in 2022 and make their picks for the postseason, including who will win the World Series and which teams could surprise.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

Oct 5, 2022 • 35min
Prospect Talk Wrapping the 2022 MiLB Season
Geoff Pontes is joined by JJ Cooper who is filling in for Josh Norris. Josh is out in the Arizona Fall League, but before we turn our focus to fall/winter ball, we discuss some of the things we learned during the 2022 MiLB season and some of the players who were excellent teachers. We also take a look at the opportunities and dangers of prospecting in the Arizona Fall League (16:30) and discuss rookies we are looking forward to watching in the MLB playoffs (30:00).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