Starting The Hype Train For 2026 Shortstops Jacob Lombard & Grady Emerson

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and prospect writer Geoff Pontes look back at an upset-filled week in college baseball, including LSU's 1-4 showing that caused it to slide from the top 10. Rudner and Pontes also consider whether the SEC's grip on the top of college baseball has loosened.(1:49) LSU's big blunder(9:18) Florida drops back out of the top 20(16:42) Mississippi State and Texas look elite(21:52) Is the SEC losing its grip(33:00) Southern California pitching(38:21) Wake Forest cracks the top 20(39:49) What we're looking forward to in Week 5HELLO FRESH:Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With USA Baseball's WBC hopes completely out of their own hands, Carlos Collazo, JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes gathered for an emergency podcast to discuss what happened in Team USA's loss to Italy, how it happened and what it could mean going forward.(00:00) Setting the stage on a shocking evening of baseball(03:15) Looking through what happened in the game(10:00) What did Mark DeRosa know and when did he know it?(16:45) 3-1 = 3-1 = 3-1. That's not complicated math(21:15) Explaining the tiebreaker permutations.(25:00) Looking the USA managerial choices(31:45) This has been a systemic issue for Team USAOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are getting ready to head down to spring training to watch the Spring Breakout games and prowl the MiLB games on the back fields. So what do we hope to get out of the trips and what should prospect watchers glean from spring training performances?(01:00) How Shohei Ohtani and Khalil Watson taught us to not over-react(06:00) MiLB spring training assignments can offer useful info(08:45) The back fields give a useful sense of organization depth/talent(11:00) Previewing how we will build our April Top 100 Prospects update(18:05) Looking at our 2025 April Top 100 Movement. Some successes (Kevin McGonigle/Konnor Griffin) and one to regret (Colson Montgomery)(21:30) Why you can get more out of pitchers changes in spring training than hitters(27:00) Things we are looking forward to seeing on our tripUse our code TERRITORY10 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.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.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 Carlos Collazo discuss players to know from the World Baseball Classic before breaking down our first full mock draft of the 2026 cycle.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 (1:15) KBO & NPB players who have stood out in the WBC (7:30) HS pitcher Joseph Contreras pitches against the U.S. (10:00) Why the Angels are a WBC winner (11:45) Olympic baseball vs. WBC and our tournament picks (13:50) Breaking down Carlos' first 2026 mock draft (17:45) Roch Cholowsky overreactions (18:50) Thoughts on college pitchers (20:45) Cade Townsend vs. Joey Volckho—who's getting better feedback? (23:25) Vac Veen has bulked up and is performing in spring training (25:15) A's prospects who are standing out this springOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL WEst. We 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 2026.Time Stamps(0:00) — Leo De Vries, Athletics (8:15) — Xavier Neyens, Astros (17:30) — Tyler Bremner, Angels (26:40) — Colt Emerson, Mariners (34:50) — Sebastian Walcott, RangersOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.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 episode of the Baseball America fantasy podcast we dive into the final division preview on the American League side. We dive into the AL West as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White review some of the top 2026 contributors, highest upside and sleepers in the AL West divison.Seattle Mariners(2:00) Colt Emerson(7:30) Ryan Sloan(10:00) Kade Anderson(12:00) Michael Arroyo(14:00) Nick BeckerHouston Astros(16:00) Zach Cole (18:00) AJ Blubaugh(20:00) Xavier Neyens(22:00) Kevin Alvarez(24:00) Lucas Spence(26:00) Anthony HuezoAthletics(28:00) Gage Jump(30:00) Braden Nett(31:00) Leo De Vries(33:00) Wei-En LinTexas Rangers(35:00) David Davalillo(38:00) Caden Scarborough(40:00) AJ RussellLos Angeles Angels(43:00) Nelson Rada(45:00) Tyler Bremner(46:00) George Klassen(48:00) Trey Gregory Alford(49:00) Denzer GuzmanOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the new Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper try to figure out what to make of UCLA outfielder Will Gasparino's amazing start to the season. Carlos also shares his reporting and in-person insights from seeing Justin Lebron and Roch Cholowsky this past weekend plus Carlos has a rising prep pitcher to watch.(0:00) Texas has been good to Carlos(5:15) Will Gasparino is on fire(12:00) Players who Gasparino reminds(21:00) Roch Cholowsky & Justin Lebron how they compare and contrast(26:00) Defensive reliability could be a separator between the two(31:00) Cooper Harris is going to climb in our next draft rankings updateOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Blake Ward and Geoff Pontes are taking an in-depth look at the Angels farm system on the latest and final Prospect Podcast Deep Dive of the 2026 preseason.(00:00) Yes, the Angels wrap up this series, but there's no meaning behind it.(02:00) Why Tyler Bremner was the clear choice at No. 1. Who else could have been considered(09:15) How is the system better or worse than last year?(12:40) Why there are arms now to get excited about(16:00) Who could be next year's No. 1 prospect?(17:00) Why the position players face bigger questions(19:15) Why using Tri-City is back in fashionPODCAST ONLY(21:00) Other prospects to keep an eye onOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.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 Ian Cundall preview the World Baseball Classic with a look at top teams and prospects to know for this year's tournament. Plus, what's the status of Nolan McLean for Team USA?We also discuss the potential MLB outcomes for top prospects who could skip over Triple-A like Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle.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(1:45) Non-MLB players we're excited to see in the WBC(6:00) Top four teams in the WBC field(8:20) Teams to watch out for below the top tier(12:20) Outlook for prospects who skip Triple-A(21:30) Nolan McLean dealing with vertigoStart your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.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 prospect writer Geoff Pontes look back at the standout moments from Week 3 of the college baseball season, including UCLA's three ranked wins at Globe Life Field. Rudner and Pontes also take a closer look at the Florida Gators' rise into the top 15, Southern Miss' early season dominance, and more.(3:24) UCLA is a wagon(13:00) Pay attention to Southern Miss(18:05) Florida makes a nine-spot jump in the rankings(24:06) USC’s historic pitching(34:35) College umpiring (41:01) Matchups to look forward toOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy