Prospect Podcast: Prospects Making Arguments For 2026 Promotions

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 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, 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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 BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy