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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham to discuss on the game’s top farm system.Plus, we share our reactions to the Roman Anthony defense criticism to illustrate broader points about player evaluation and writing scouting reports for budding prospects.(1:00) Responding to the criticism of Roman Anthony's defense on Boston radio waves (8:25) Brian Abraham joins (9:25) How having a large wave of top prospects helps player development (10:00) How the Red Sox see the infield shaking out (16:30) Player development vs. scouting (18:30) Breakout Red Sox prospects to watch for 2025 (22:45) Is it bittersweet to watch traded prospects develop for other teams? (25:00) When Boston knew this class of prospects was specialSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the White Sox farm system with another Baseball America farm system Deep Dive. The White Sox have added a significant amount of young talent through trades, but we take a look at what the team still has to do to turn around the worst team in the major leagues.(00:00) Noah Schultz evokes some very lofty comparisons(08:00) Hagen Smith could give the White Sox a great 1-2 pitching pairing, but he has a big remaining to-do item.(13:30) What should we make of Colson Montgomery's struggles in 2024.(19:30) The deepest position in the White Sox system is catcher.(23:00) The Top 10 is really solid, but this system still needs more help.(25:30) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch, there are plenty.White Sox Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2027-chicago-white-sox/prospects/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p

Peter and Carlos hop on the draft podcast to talk about the SP1 battle at the top of the class between Jamie Arnold and Tyler Bremner. After that the two talk about top-of-the-class college hitters and why Jace LaViolette could be losing his grip on 1-1 status in the class and why a trio of college shortstops are hot on his heels.—Time Stamps(2:00) The Jamie Arnold vs. Tyler Bremner race(6:00) Liam Doyle’s fastball is insane(12:30) AJ Russell back on the mound(17:00) Any concerns for Tyler Bremner?(22:45) Peter doubles down on Patrick Forbes(24:00) Jace LaViolette losing his grip on 1-1?(31:00) College shortstops on the riseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very deep Marlins farm system, although as our Deep Dive notes, it's one without a lot of Top 100-caliber prospects.(00:00) This system is bottom-heavy but Thomas White has taken the mantle of the next great Marlins pitching prospect.(07:00) What Noble Meyer needs to do to bounce back(12:00) The Marlins trade strategy(19:00) The Marlins pair of interesting catching prospects(25:00) Where the Marlins think the industry is underestimating P.J. Morlando(30:00) What to expect from Deyvison De Los Santos(34:00) A ton of non Top 10 Prospects to watch.Marlins Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/miami-marlins-2025-top-mlb-prospects/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very loaded Mariners farm system in the latest 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. Austin explains how it was hard to line up everyone from No. 2 to No. 9, and why the team's first round pick couldn't crack the Top 10.(00:00) This is a very deep Top 10, here's what put Colt Emerson clearly at the top, and who he could end up comparing to.(10:00) Comparing infielders Cole Young and Michael Arroyo(22:00) Bridging the divide between the Mariners' MLB struggles and success in developing prospects.(27:00) Why Lazaro Montes could be a star, but why it's going to be a difficult path.(31:30) Raving about Ryan Sloan.(34:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch.Mariners Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2018-seattle-mariners/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle

Draft season is upon us and this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown Geoff's 2025 Tout Wars draft. They go through his strategy in the 15 team alternative categories league. This league uses on-base percentage over batting average as well as innings pitched and saves/holds.You can view the draft board HERE.(5:00) Tout Wars draft(10:00) Top three round plan(15:00) Going Greene(20:00) Jared Jones steal(25:00) Mason Miller and the closer run(30:00) First catcher too late?(35:00) Reliever run rounds 18-23Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Savannah McCann and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Nationals farm system in a new 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive.(00:00) Dylan Crews is the clear No. 1. What can be expected of him in 2025 and beyond.(10:00) Why Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana are 2 and 2A(17:00) How do the rest of the top position prospects sort out?(24:00) Are the Nationals close to jumping from rebuilding to contending?(30:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watchNationals Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2013-washington-nationals/prospects/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down their Top 25 selection process and how it impacted Week 2 decisions. Rudner and Flaherty also take an in-depth look at a potential change at No. 1 with Tennessee surging and Texas A&M losing third baseman Gavin Grahovac to a season-ending shoulder injury and make their picks to click in Week 3.(1:55) Why we didn’t include Oklahoma in the Top 25(7:09) What led to Alabama’s inclusion at No. 25(10:51) Could there be a change at No. 1 this week(18:31) Texas A&M loses Gavin Grahovac(22:41) What to make of No. 8 Virginia’s start to the season(26:12) How we weight early-season bad weeks(34:15) Teams that could make their rankings debut soon(40:45) Picks to Click(45:53) Final thoughtsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nick Piecoro joins JJ Cooper to talk about the Diamondbacks farm system. Arizona is just two years removed from a World Series appearance, and it has a holdover at No. 1 thanks to injuries.(00:00) Jordan Lawlar needs a year of good health, but where does he fit in this D-Backs lineup?(10:00) Demetrio Crisantes had a breakout season in 2024.(17:00) Druw Jones was healthy in 2024. There was plenty of good, and some concerns.(26:30) Tommy Troy needs to bounce back(31:00) Adrian Del Castillo can hit, can he catch?(36:00) Looking at the big picture, where does Arizona stand?(47:00) A non Top 10 Prospect to watch.Arizona Diamondbacks Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/arizona-diamondbacks-2025-top-mlb-prospects/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun tease five outstanding prospects who could become baseball’s top prospect in 2026.Plus, we dive into some early spring observations and standout performers, including Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson and Royals slugger Jac Caglianone.(1:00) Who could be the No. 1 prospect in 2026? (16:00) Chandler Simpson's hot spring training start (20:35) Zebby Matthews' chances for a rotation spot (22:55) Jackson Jobe's upgraded arsenal (23:50) Jack Leiter's improved velocity (24:35) Jac Caglianone's power is already translating to pro ball (25:30) Answering a viewer question about Jarlin SusanaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Flaherty and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Padres' farm system. This is a team that remains aggressive, and generally has some very high-ceiling prospects. That's true again this year at the top of the Padres Top 30 Prospects list.(00:00) Why Leodalis De Vries ranks at the top of the Padres' rankings and what he could become.(07:30) After a setback at the plate in 2024, Ethan Salas is looking to bounce back.(17:15) The Padres' all-or-nothing, aggressive approach does mean this is a thin system.(22:30) Why Cobb Hightower could be the next Padres' prospect to emerge.(25:30) Some non Top 10 prospects to watch(35:00) Why the Padres deserve plenty of creditPadres Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2017-san-diego-padres/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL Central. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025.Time Stamps(0:00) -- JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals(10:00) -- Matt Shaw, Cubs(20:15) -- Jesus Made, Brewers(29:25) -- Bubba Chandler, Pirates(38:50) -- Rhett Lowder, RedsEnjoying our Prospect Profiles? A new one drops each day on our YouTube channel. You can see our Top 30s for each system here.Support 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 talk about a few of the buzziest draft prospects from the first weekend of college baseball, including Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes, Wake Forest SS Marek Houston and Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle, among others.—Time Stamps(4:30) Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes(12:30) Texas OF Max Belyeu(17:45) Clemson OF Cam Cannarella(24:30) Texas LHP Jared Spencer(27:00) Wake Forest SS Marek Houston(35:00) Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle(39:00) Vanderbilt OF RJ AustinSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are talking about the San Francisco Giants farm system in another Deep Dive. This is a system led by one of the power hitting prospects in the game, but the depth of the system is a bigger question.(00:00) A new regime.(02:00) Bryce Eldridge flew through the minors in 2024. How far is he away now?(10:00) Can a position switch help Marco Luciano regain his prospect luster?(17:00) This Top 10 isn't great, and it will thin out pretty soon.(19:00) Some behind the scenes moves to watch with the Giants.(26:00) A recent signing to watch(29:00) Reggie Crawford is really talented, but can he stay healthy(33:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watchGiants Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2019-san-francisco-giants/prospects/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Phillies farm system and the state of the organization in the latest Farm System Deep Dive.(00:00) Andrew Painter could be really good(15:00) Aidan Miller's development in 2024 was a very positive step forward(21:30) What did the Phillies give up for Jesus Luzardo(25:00) Justin Crawford can hit, but he has one big skill to develop(32:00) A catcher to watch(38:00) Non Top-10 Prospects to watchPhillies Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2025-philadelphia-phillies/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Monday Dylan White released his Roboscout Top 100, showing us how the model breaks down the top prospects in the game. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan discuss the list and some of the surprise names the Robot loves heading into the season. (3:00) Bregman signs and chaos ensues.(10:00) Art Imitates Life Roman Anthony No. 1(13:00) Surprise at No. 2(17:00) Top pitcher is not Jackson JobeBreak(23:00) Model Loves Adrian Del Castillo(26:00) The Robot likes Ryan Clifford(29:00) Matt Shaw down at No. 85, why?(32:00) Surprise names in the Top 50Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Badler and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Brewers farm system in our new 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive.(00:00) Why Jesus Made is the No. 1 prospect before he plays a game in the U.S.(10:30) After a lost season, Jeferson Quero is worth remembering(14:30) Discussing Cooper Pratt's upside(19:30) Luis Pena is another DSL Prospect to watch(23:30) How do the Brewers remain playoff contenders(26:30) What Brewers pitchers could pop(35:10) Another Non-Top 10 Prospect to watchBrewers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2030-milwaukee-brewers/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty dive into opening weekend and recap the biggest wins and losses from around the country. Rudner and Flaherty also take an in-depth look at their first in-season Top 25 and offer their Week 2 Picks to Click.(3:00) Opening weekend takeaways(13:41) Breaking down the Desert Classic and Shriners Children’s College Showdown(24:33) Top-25 thoughts and breakdown(38:05) Picks to Click(42:12) Final thoughtsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back to discuss the Orioles farm system. It may not be as deep as it was when it ranked as our No. 1 system in back-to-back years, but the top of this system still compares favorably with most other teams.(00:00) Why systems drop down the farm system rankings(01:20) How good could Samuel Basallo be?(11:00) Why Coby Mayo's bat could be as good as Basallo's.(20:00) Are there pitchers ready to help?(25:00) Sorting out the Orioles outfield depth(32:00) The state of the organization overall(41:00) Non Top-10 Prospects to watchOrioles Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2003-baltimore-orioles/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun dive into the Boston Red Sox conundrum: where to play Alex Bregman and how to avoid blocking the budding stars ready to burst onto the scene? Plus...(1:20) Is Kristian Campbell good enough to force Boston's hand? (13:00) The Orioles’ org depth might not be as good as you think(21:00) Exit velocities in college baseball are out of control Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy