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This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast we welcome on Dan Greenberg to talk dynasty strategy heading into the last month of the season, as well as offseason planning. Dan is an experienced dynasty manger that loves to dive into strategy, and we pick his brain on some potential buys and sells heading into next season.Intro 0:00 - 1:45Hunter Greene 1:45 - 4:00Freddie Freeman 4:00 - 7:00Austin Riley 7:00 - 10:00Alex Bregman 10:00 - 13:00Peter Fairbanks 13:00 - 17:00Jared Jones 17:00 - 22:00Tyler Glasnow 22:00 - 26:00Jacob Wilson 26:00 - 30:00Connor Norby 30:00 - 34:00BreakOlder players to target late this season 35:00 - 40:00Bounce back players coming off injury or poor performance 40:00 - 48:00Young MLB players with playing time concerns 48:00 - 55:00Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the 90th Percentile we lean heavily into host Matt Pajak's expertise and discuss evaluating top speed, athleticism and it's impact on tools as players age. Matt's work with Loden Sports has been at the forefront of evaluating athleticism and on this episode we dive into why athleticism and particularly the run tool is important. Introduction 0:00 - 4:00Evaluating Speed: 4:00 - 7:0060 Yard Dash and Home to First: 7:00 - 16:00Top Speed and it's benefits 16:00 - 26:00Break 26:00X Axis of force velocity curve: 27:00 - 35:00Top speed atrophies as players age: 35:00 - 44:00The Nolan Arenado example: 44:00 - 49:00What accelerates atrophy?: 49:00 - 52:00Hit Tool Players vs. Size, Athleticism and Tools: 52:00 - 63:00Colt Emerson vs. Walker Martin: 63:00 - 67:00The Brent Rooker Example: 67:00 - 70:00Support 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.(03:10) Arizona D-Backs(17:30) Colorado Rockies(31:00) Los Angeles Dodgers(49:30) San Diego Padres(59:59) San Francisco GiantsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scott Braun, JJ Cooper & Ben Badler discuss what are reasonable expectations for Junior Caminero and Zebby Matthews now that they are big leaguers, and they talk with Rockies' first rounder and No. 1 prospect Charlie Condon about his arrival in pro ball and what to expect from the talented slugger.(1:30) What To Look For In The New Baseball America Magazine(2:30) What To Expect From Junior Caminero(4:45) Can Zebby Matthews Fit In Minnesota?(8:45) How Charlie Condon's Development Path Was Different From Most(12:00) Was Condon Surprised To Not Go 1-1?(14:00) Where Is Condon Most Comfortable Defensively?(15:30) Condon Explains His Swing And What He Looks To Do(23:00) How Jackson Holliday Is Rolling, What's Next On The Top 100?Support 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.(3:30) Chicago Cubs(16:30) Cincinnati Reds(29:30) Milwaukee Brewers (41:00) Pittsburgh Pirates(55:20) St. Louis CardinalsSupport 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) Atlanta Braves(13:00) Miami Marlins(27:00) New York Mets(36:00) Philadelphia Phillies(43:00) Washington NationalsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Rays top prospect 3B Junior Caminero is returning to the majors. Geoff Pontes, JJ Cooper and Scott Braun discuss what to expect as one of the best sluggers in the minors comes to the majors.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Support 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 RangersSupport 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. Support 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 TwinsSupport 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?Support 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 Support 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. 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 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

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 dealSupport 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 - 42:00Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The trade deadline is only a week away. The guys take stock of which teams have the most to trade, remind listeners that the track record of prospects dealt at the deadline is spotty at best, then debate whether the Orioles would actually seriously consider trading Jackson Holliday by the deadline. Highlights include...(1:00) We added draft picks into the Top 100 today (4:45) Sizing up the type of return you should expect for a Garrett Crochet or Tarik Skubal, and wondering whether the Orioles, Dodgers or Phillies could get into the mix(10:30) How active will the Red Sox and Rays be? (15:00) The top prospects traded at the deadline over the last decade (19:00) What prospect package would it take to pull off a Crochet and Luis Robert package for the Dodgers? (22:00) Ethan Holliday is the face of today's Holliday Adventure(23:45) What's the status of Jackson Holliday and is there a chance he could get moved? If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. We stream live every Tue

After a few weeks away, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are back with our first show of the second half. We start the show off with a breakdown of two former Cy Young winners returning in Clayton Kershaw and Robbie Ray. Before we discuss the Ozzie Albies injury fallout and Nacho Alvarez callup. The second half of the show we talk FYPD as we preview the potential first ten picks in this years FYPD rankings. Over a full hour of dynasty talk this week. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The dust has settled on the 2024 MLB Draft. Carlos Collazo, J.J. Cooper and Scott Braun go live from Arlington, Texas to discuss their biggest takeaways from the three days of the draft, including...(3:00) Who fell further than expected? (5:00) Why the Royals, Blue Jays should be thrilled with the first round(7:00) Bonus pool manipulation that caught our attention(11:15) Picks beyond round one that we liked + Intriguing overall draft classes(19:30) How did the Reds do after drafting Chase Burns? (22:00) Could we see draft pick trades in the future? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy