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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/Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 SusanaOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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/Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 AustinOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 50Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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=preseasonOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy