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Baseball America
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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Aug 14, 2024 • 29min
Junior Caminero, Zebby Matthews Are Major Leaguers; Charlie Condon Joins The Show | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 20
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?Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 13min
State of the Organization: NL Central Teams
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 CardinalsOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 13, 2024 • 57min
State of the Organizations: NL East Teams
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 NationalsOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 13, 2024 • 12min
Junior Caminero Is Coming To The Majors. Here's What To Expect | Prospect Profile
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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 15min
90th Percentile: The Impact Of Expanded Scholarships In College Baseball
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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 8, 2024 • 52min
State of the Organizations: AL West Teams
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 RangersOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 7, 2024 • 35min
Fantasy Podcast: Reviewing The P1 ADP Prospect Mocks
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. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 7, 2024 • 46min
State of the Organizations: AL Central Teams
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 TwinsOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 6, 2024 • 29min
Astros Call Up Zach Dezenzo, Plus Junior Caminero & Christian Moore Convos | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 19
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?Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 6, 2024 • 47min
State of the Organizations: AL East Teams
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 Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


