Breaking Down Our Updated 2026 MLB Draft Rankings

Carlos and Peter talk through the most recent draft update for the 2026 class. Who’s moving up? Who’s moving down? What’s the state of the 2026 class after a key summer evaluation period and are there any real darkhorses who could challenge Roch Cholowsky for the 1-1 spot next summer?—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(3:30) 2026 Draft update talk begins(10:30) The difficulty of teaching pure hitting ability(16:00) Up arrow high school pitchers(23:00) Blake Bowen(30:30) Trevor Condon(36:00) A darkhorse 1-1 candidateDownload Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have a special edition of the Baseball America podcast, as John Manuel, the long-time Editor-In-Chief of Baseball America, joins JJ Cooper. We've gotten the band back together for a special World Series Preview.(00:00) What's We've Seen In The Playoffs So Far(04:00) Is This Dodgers' Rotation Perfect For The Playoffs?(09:00) Why Big Spending Teams Now Have Two Rotations(22:00) What Do The Blue Jays Do With Bo Bichette?(30:00) How The Blue Jays Can WinOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support 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 Podcast we return to the topic of early NFBC Draft Champions drafts and prospect ADP. We talk through outfielders and pitchers on this episode after covering infielders and catchers last week.(1:00) Blue Jays ALCS Victory Lap For Dylan and Geoff.(7:00) Toolshed Mock Draft(11:00) Chase DeLauter(14:00) Dylan Beavers(16:00) Owen Caissie(17:00) Justin Crawford(20:00) Spencer Jones(25:00) Later round outfielders: Kevin Alcantara, Colby Thomas, Emmanuel Rodriguez and George Valera.(32:00) Nolan McLean vs Cam Schlittler(34:00) Pablo Lopez vs Jacob Misiorowsi(35:00) Hurston Waldrep before Chase Burns, Bubba Chandler and Trey Yesavage.(37:00) Lining up Connelly Early, Jonah Tong, Payton Tolle and Parker Messick.Arena ClubGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For a special edition of the Baseball America Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look back at some of the stars of this year's World Series and remember what they were like as prospects.(00:00) How many players on World Series rosters were Top 100 or team Top 30 prospects?(07:00) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has lived up to every expectation about his bat(18:40) Remembering Shohei Ohtani as a prospect and how he's exceeded expectations(36:30) The Dodgers have built a rotation to dominate the postseason(45:30) How the Blue Jays have improved their development(57:00) Our thoughts on the World Series matchupGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support 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, Ben Badler, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun welcome Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. to the show.We also look into early standouts in the Arizona Fall League and offer up some reactions to reports that Tennessee coach Tony Vitello will be the next manager of the Giants.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:40) Early standouts from the Arizona Fall League (2:25) Can Esmerlyn Valdez break the AFL single-season HR record? (4:00) Tony Blanco Jr.'s potential with the Pirates (9:50) Enrique Bradfield Jr. joins (11:05) Enrique's crazy catch (12:30) On playing with players from different teams (14:00) Enrique wants a job in Baltimore & his approach to the game (17:45) Who Enrique models his game after (22:15) Tony Vitello to the Giants?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have a special emergency podcast today. As The Athletic first reported, the San Francisco Giants are expected to hire Tennessee Volunteers head coach Tony Vitello as the team's new manager. Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper take a look at what this would mean for everyone involved.(00:00) What we know from our reporting(02:30) Why This May Make Sense(09:30) How college head coach jobs and MLB manager jobs are very different(14:00) Looking at Tony Vitello's strengths that could carry over to MLB managing(19:00) Why this could be a no-lose situation for Vitello.(25:00) Tony Vitello as a talent evaluator(30:00) How Tony Vitello could open doors for others(32:00) What do we expect Tennessee to do if Vitello leaves?(33:15) An important note of Tennessee players special transfer portal(35:00) Why this will be such a challenge for Tennessee's program(50:30) What we expected from Tennessee for 2026 before this news brokeOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support 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 Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White review where prospects are being drafted in early NFBC Draft Champions leagues. We go player by player and discuss the prospects getting drafted at catcher and the infield positions.(8:00) Samuel Basallo(11:00) Carter Jensen(14:00) Joe Mack and Jeferson Quero(17:00) Sal Stewart(20:00) Bryce Eldridge(23:00) CJ Kayfus(26:00) Luke Keaschall(30:00) Travis Bazzana(33:00) JJ Wetherholt(37:00) Kevin McGonigle and Konnor Griffin(40:00) Remaining Shortstop prospectsSurfsharkGo to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and J.J. Cooper discuss the organizations stood out in our Hit+ and Stuff+ metrics. Using sourced pitch and hit tracking data from all levels of the minors, we've put together overall organization rankings from 1 to 30 in each category.(00:00) Explaining Hit+ and Stuff+(13:35) Why the Dodgers rank so highly(21:30) The Orioles rank very high in pitching(31:15) What the Red Sox and Blue Jays are doing(32:00) The Mets' MiLB pitching is becoming a juggernaut(37:30) The Tigers' hitting has kept improving(40:00) How the Rockies and Nationals can improveStuff+ Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-pitching-rankings/Hit+ Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-farm-system-statcast-hitting-rankings/Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty recap an impressive weekend at the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Florida, including their takeaways from watching 16-year-old phenom Striker Pence. Rudner and Flaherty also break down the latest intel from college fall workouts across the country.(4:30) Breaking down Striker Pence(10:55) Vanderbilt commit RJ Cope(13:22) Oregon State commit Blake Bowen(16:27) Tennessee commit Trevor Condon(20:35) Vanderbilt commit Sean Duncan(23:50) 2027 uncommitted righty Soren Etheridge(28:21) How much can you take away from these showcase events?(34:50) Vanderbilt fall intel(38:41) The latest on Coastal Carolina righty Cameron Flukey(41:45) Florida righty Liam Peterson adds to his arsenal(44:05) Could Kansas contend for the Big 12Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support 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 welcome Twins prospect Brandon Winokur to the show.We also dive into BA's recent farm system Statcast rankings. Can you guess which organization sits atop both the hitting and pitching lists?We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (0:30) Statcast farm system rankings—how does Hit+ work? (3:00) Dodgers rank No. 1 in our hitting ranks, plus other teams that stand out (9:00) When will Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark make their MLB debuts? (11:00) Brandon Winokur joins (12:45) Brandon's experience in the AFL (17:20) Big-bodied shortstops that Brandon looks up to (18:40) Describing his offensive approach this season (23:15) Dodgers rank No. 1 in our pitching ranks, plus other teams that stand outOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy