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This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive deep to find you some under-the-radar data standouts. The hosts go through ten names that are underappreciated in dynasty leagues at the moment and give you details of why these could be diamonds in the rough. (3:00) Robert Arias(6:00) Braylon Payne(10;00) Yeremy Cabrera(14:00) Aaron Walton(18:00) Anderson De Los Santos(21:00) Jared Jones(25:00) Sean Keys(27:00) Eddie Micheletti Jr.(31:00) Jonah Cox(33:00) Ching-Hsien KoOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With just one week left in the regular season for most teams, J.J. Cooper and Jacob Rudner are taking a look at who has the most to gain or the most to lose this week, but we also had to cover UCLA's nerve-racking comeback, the double/home run seen by no one in a fog and many other topics from this week in college baseball.(00:00) UCLA stays on top(05:45) Can Georgia Tech or Georgia bash their way to a title?(14:10) Why this weekend is so big for Arizona State(19:15) Until someone is actually punished, mid-week cancellations will continue(25:00) Looking at how Conference USA shakes out(28:00) The Sun Belt picture and Texas State(32:15) Boston College's big weekend(34:45) Arkansas vs. Kentucky could be a big deal for the Wildcats(42:15) Vanderbilt's series loss to Missouri could be crushing(52:00) Why Coastal Carolina and Kansas' losses sent them sliding(60:00) The haters guide to which teams to root against to help your favorite teamHELLO FRESH:Go to https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That’s HelloFresh dot com slash ft10fm to Get 10 Free Meals + free breakfast for Life.Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week’s Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper take a look at the best tools in the 2026 MLB Draft. To do so, we hold a draft of our own to pick the best in a variety of important categories.(03:30) Picking Best Fastballs In The Class(11:30) Picking Best Secondary Pitches In The Class(16:45) Best Control and Command In The Class(23:15) Best Hit Tool In The Class(28:00) Best Power In The Class(33:00) Best Speed In the Class(35:15) Best Defense In The ClassOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast Josh Norris, Ian Cundall and JJ Cooper discuss our brand new Top 100 Prospects update. With the trio at the top of the rankings either graduated or about to graduate, we analyzed the next No. 1 prospect, as well as other prospects who made notable moves on the list.(00:00) Who Is Going To Be The Next No. 1 Prospect(10:45) Who Else Is In The No. 1 Prospect Discussion?(16:45) Why Caleb Bonemer's Ranking Led To Interesting Discussions(24:00) The Nationals' Ronny Cruz Has Joined The Top 100(27:45) The Padres' Ethan Salas Is Moving Up(29:40) Anthony Eyanson Is The Biggest Riser To Join The Top 100(31:00) Caden Bodine Is Dominating, But We Would Love To See Him Move UpBLUE CHEWBuy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and Jacob Rudner talk about Baseball America's upcoming Top 100 Prospects update and storylines to follow as the college baseball regular season winds down.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:00) BA's updated Top 100 comes out Wednesday—who will be No. 1?(3:30) Why Jesús Made stands out(6:45) Other candidates for No. 1(9:45) Players graduating from the Top 100(13:20) College injury news(18:40) End-of-season storylines(22:40) Viewer questionsOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and prospect analyst Geoff Pontes offer their analysis and latest reporting on the SEC's decision to bring the ABS challenge system to its conference tournament this year. Plus, Rudner and Pontes talk about teams on the hosting bubble.(4:03) ABS is coming to college(14:42) Prospects who could be valuable with ABS(20:22) Arizona State's ceiling(28:02) Cincinnati's unique resume(35:10) Can Boston College host?(42:22) Alabama's challenging schedule(47:16) A huge couple weeks for Oregon(53:21) Jacksonville State leads the charge for CUSA(56:50) Oklahoma State's revivalMINT MOBILEIf you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White break down the updated Dynasty Top 500 list. They hone in on 10 names that have risen up the rankings over the first month of the season and why these players are hot targets in leagues of all sizes.(1:00) Return of the Roboscout(5:00) Sal Stewart(9:00) Chase DeLauter(15:00) Jose Soriano(18:00) Payton Tolle(20:00) Cam Schlittler(24:00) Seth Hernandez(29:00) Reid Detmers(31:00) Josiah Hartshorn(34:00) Parker Messick(37:00) Starlyn CabaOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the Baseball America MLB Draft Rankings expanded to 400 players, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are taking a look at who moved way up and explained why some other prospects are sliding down.(00:00) The Draft 400 Is Live(07:30) Where Is The Draft Demarcation Line(15:00) Where The Draft Went Wide Open(16:45) Will We Move Prep Picks Down Later?(21:00) Where Is Justin Lebron?(27:00) Two Pitchers Moving Way Up(35:00) Why The Padres are a no-brainer team to link to Brody BumilaSEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Ian Cundall, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some of the most notable prospect performances of April.(00:00) Ian has been checking out the California League(07:30) Why we're even more optimistic about Franklin Arias(13:00) Three prospects making arguments for promotions(29:00) Why are MLB lefty rookie starters dominating right now?SEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ian Cundall and Geoff Pontes break down what the Guardians are getting in Travis Bazzana after his callup to Cleveland. Plus, we discuss other potential MLB debuts from recent draft classes.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:00) Travis Bazzana gets called up to Cleveland(6:45) Looking back at the 2024 draft class(11:40) Elmer Rodriguez set to make his Yankees debut(14:45) Which 2025 draftee debuts first?(17:45) Could Seth Hernandez move as a fast as college pitcher?(20:00) First 2025 college bat in the majors?(23:45) Taking viewer questionsOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and prospect writer Geoff Pontes take a closer look at teams with the most still to prove with three weeks left in the regular season. Rudner and Pontes also explain their process for Field of 64 projections and discuss the Kansas Jayhawks' historic season.(4:18) What we mean by 'most to prove'(4:49) UCLA aims for No. 1 national seed(10:32) Piecing through the Big Ten(13:56) Oregon State's fragile resume(19:47) Florida still hard to predict(24:36) Kentucky's tournament path(25:41) Arkansas vs. Ole Miss(37:20) How we go about projecting the Field of 64(47:56) Kansas making historyASPCA/APHITo explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Baseball America Podcast welcomes Dr. Nick Serio, founder and president of VeloU, a baseball performance and pitching development company focused on improving velocity, mechanics, strength and arm health through data-driven instruction.Dr. Serio and J.J. Cooper discuss teenage Tommy John surgeries, the scary stats of what pitching injuries mean for future MLB success and what can be done to help prevent those injuries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Baseball America Draft Podcast, JJ Cooper and Carlos Collazo are taking an in-depth look at Roch Cholowsky's 2026 season. Is he living up to expectations or falling a bit short? We dive in to explain what we're hearing.Time Stamps(00:00) Quick Look At How The Top Of The Draft Shapes Up(07:45) Looking At Roch Cholowsky's 2026 Season Compared To 2025(13:40) Digging Deeper Into Cholowsky's Underlying Analytical Data(15:00) A Way That Cholowsky Has Clearly Been Better(26:00) Looking At Cholowsky DefensivelySEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look at a trio of prospects off to great starts, plus we look at why the Nationals Class A teams are ones to watch.(00:00) Franklin Arias Is Hitting For Power(06:00) Colby Shelton Looks Like He's Combining Power And Contact(10:00) Seth Hernandez Is Must-See MiLB.TV(18:30) What Is Going Well For The Nationals, Including An Emerging ProspectSQUAREGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/FOUL #squarepodOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Jacob Rudner, J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes shine a spotlight on early-season prospect performances that people should be watching. Are these players ready for the next step?With the NCAA Tournament also drawing nearer, we break down teams that might be left on the bubble.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(0:55) Johnny Level and more early-season performances(3:30) George Lombard(5:00) Gage Wood(8:40) Robby Snelling(11:50) Ronny Cruz(14:45) Nationals' player development(17:40) Is Luis Lara for real?(19:45) When will Seth Hernandez get promoted?(22:00) NCAA powers on the tournament bubble(26:00) Rising college bats in conference playOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by prospect writer Geoff Pontes to take a detailed look at the teams vying for host positions through 10 weeks. Rudner is also joined by Georgia junior third baseman Tre Phelps to discuss Phelps' decision to return to school instead of turning pro in 2025, what led to his breakout success and more.(3:34) Can the Big Ten Produce Three Hosts?(11:21) Host candidates from the ACC(21:38) SEC dominating the host line(32:10) Will the Big 12 produce a host?(33:31) Sun Belt and Conference USA(38:50) Georgia third baseman Tre Phelps joinsMINT MOBILEIf you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/Territory Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns this week and hosts Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall talk about six names to target in your dynasty leagues. These are players who are not only performing but they're impressing scouts and posting strong underlying data.(3:30) Taitn Gray(6:30) Ronny Cruz(12:30) Josiah Hartshorn(16:00) JT Quinn(21:00) Ben Jacobs(23:00) Mason PetersOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo, Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper take a look at a 2026 MLB draft prospect each of us is intrigued by at three different levels: First Rounders, Top 100 Prospects and Non-Top 100 Prospects.(04:30) Why Tyler Spangler Intrigues Carlos(06:20) Why Logan Reddemann Intrigues Jacob(11:00) Why Tegan Kuhns Intrigues JJ(19:30) Why Ben Blair Intrigues Jacob(25:30) Why Kaiden McCarthy Intrigues Carlos(29:00) Why Tre Phelps Intrigues JJ(37:30) Why Tre Broussard Intrigues Carlos(44:00) Why Cam Johnson Intrigues JJ(56:45) Why Caden Ferraro Intrigues JacobRIDGE WALLETOne thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FOUL at Ridge.com/FOUL #RidgepodOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper invite you to a pair of drafts. We each drafted a team from current rookies, as then we drafted prospect teams. And to make it harder on ourselves, we limited each picker to one player per org, and only six Top 100 Prospects among the 14 player rosters.Time Stamps(00:00) A little early season prospect talk(07:00) Picking The Rookie Teams(38:30) Picking The Prospect TeamsRIDGE WALLETOne thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FOUL at Ridge.com/FOUL #RidgepodOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and Jacob Rudner go all in on the 2026 MLB Draft, beginning with our latest 2.0 mock draft before answering a slew of viewer questions. We also break down Noah Schultz's highly anticipated MLB debut.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every week on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(1:30) BA's Mock Draft 2.0(3:45) Brody Bumila's rising draft stock(7:45) Why isn't Roch Cholowsky stealing bases?(9:30) Logan Reddemann's impressive profile(11:15) Steele Murdock has arrived(12:40) Derek Curiel and more bats in the college class(18:15) Answering viewer questions(24:15) Noah Schultz makes his MLB tonightCoach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy