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Carlos and Peter break down the third annual draft lottery. They talk through the process, pick out a few winners and losers and then discuss the first, way-too-early complete first round mock draft of the 2025 cycle. Players to know up top, a strong trio of college catchers and then a few more split-camp names at the back of the first round who are interesting for various reasons. —Time Stamps(3:00) General draft lottery thoughts(6:00) Winner & Losers(11:00) Cold comfort for White Sox and A’s?(14:00) Talking through the first full mock draft(22:00) A trio of college catchers(26:00) Back of the first round namesOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast is back with news from the Winter Meetings. Geoff is live in Dallas and Dylan is in cold in Canada but they bring you all the insight for fantasy on the players moved. We then finish off the show with some top names to target and some sleepers from our recently released Dynasty Outfielder Rankings. (2:30) Garrett Crochet Trade(9:00) Gimenez Trade(12:30) Max Fried Signs With Yankees(15:30) Juan Soto Signs With Mets(19:00) Emmanuel Rodriguez(22:00) Ian Happ(26:00) Matt Wallner(28:00) Heliot RamosOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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 take a look at every pick in the 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft and explain why they were chosen and their chances to stick on MLB rosters. But then we get a little crazy and ping pong back and forth on MiLB Rule 5 picks as well.00:00 Introduction02:00 Garrett Crochet Trade Quick Thoughts04:00 Explaining The Rule 5 Draft05:30 Geoff and JJ's Favorite Picks08:00 Marlins Pick C Liam Hicks10:00 Angels Pick LHP Garrett McDaniels11:30 A's Pick RHP Noah Murdock12:30 Nationals Pick RHP Evan Reifert14:00 Blue Jays Pick RHP Angel Bastardo18:30 Reds Select 2B/OF Cooper Bowman22:00 Rays Select LHP Nathan Lavender24:00 Twins Select RHP Eiberson Castellano24:30 Cubs Select 3B Gage Workman27:00 Braves Select RHP Anderson Pilar28:30 Padres Select RHP Juan Nunez30:00 Brewers Select LHP Connor Thomas33:00 Rays Select RHP Mike Vasil35:00 Braves Select SS Christian Cairo37:00 MiLB Rule 5 Geoff And JJ ChallengeOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun discuss the state of the Mets and Yankees following the big Juan Soto news.Do the Mets have players to properly surround Soto? How will the Yankees regroup?The guys also tip their caps to the Padres, who were named Baseball America's 2024 Organization of the Year, before Carlos takes us through a Rule 5 draft and MLB draft lottery preview.Time Stamps(1:30) The Mets' farm system and getting help for Juan Soto (8:10) The fallout for the Yankees (12:30) Padres are BA's 2024 Org of the Year (16:30) MLB draft lottery preview (19:50) Prospects in next year's draft (24:50) Rule 5 draftOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter complete their divisional draft review series of the 2024 draft class with the National League West. The two talk through each team’s draft, pick out players to know, sleepers they are intrigued with, standout debut performers and then pick out which class of the division they’re most excited about. —Time Stamps(3:30) D-backs(13:00) Rockies (30:45) Dodgers(39:00) Padres(53:00) Giants(1:05:30) Which class do we like the best?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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 show hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes dig into the recent hot stove news as a handful of bigger names have new homes. While in the second half of the show they cover some targets and sleepers from the recently released Middle Infield Dynasty Rankings for 2025. (2:00) Blake Snell signing with Dodgers and looming Sasaki deal.(10:30) Jonathan India and Brady Singer deal. The aftermath and fantasy impact of new home parks.(15:00) Hye-Seong Kim, what to expect(21:00) Kris Bubic return to the rotation.(24:00) Aroldis Chapman to the Red Sox(27:00) Kristian Campbell(30:00) Bo Bichette(36:00) Tyler Fitzgerald(40:00) Adael AmadorOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido. The guys dive into the latest rumblings revolving around Japanese star Roki Sasaki’s possible MLB destination, and we take a look at dynasty fantasy baseball sleepers and early breakout rookies to watch in 2025.Time Stamps(1:00) Roki Sasaki's potential landing spots with Ben Badler (4:35) Endorsement opportunities for Roki (7:45) How Sasaki's deal will differ from other international signees (9:35) Joey Loperfido joins (23:00) Dynasty baseball talk with Geoff PontesOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you're a regular listener/reader of Baseball America content, you probably know that we love the Rule 5 Draft. JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes have Rule 5 Fever, which means we'll go in depth on what worked in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft, what doesn't usually work and also what players are catching our eyes for the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, set to be held on Dec. 11.02:00 What Is The Rule 5 Draft04:00 Explaining Who Is Eligible For The Rule 5 Draft06:00 Why The Rule 5 Draft Eligibles List Has Taken A Hit10:00 Should The Eligibility Rules Be Tweaked?14:00 Which Teams/Players Stood Out From The 2023 Rule 519:00 What Are The Characteristics Of Successful Rule 5 Picks24:00 A Few Players We Really Like For This Year's Rule 5 DraftOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter continue their divisional draft review series of the 2024 draft class with the National League Central. The two talk through each team’s draft, pick out players to know, sleepers they are intrigued with, standout debut performers and then pick out which class of the division they’re most excited about. —Time Stamps(3:00) Cubs(18:30) Reds(30:00) Brewers(41:00) Pirates(54:45) Cardinals(1:11:00) Our favorite draft classesOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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 Dylan White and Geoff Pontes dive into the expanded First Year Player Draft rankings published this week. We break down changes and additions to the top 50 before calling out some names to target in deeper FYPD settings.(2:00) Angels moves(8:00) Updated top 50 in FYPD(17:00) Kale Fountain(20:00) Tytus Cissell(23:00) Daniel Eagen(25:00) Cole Hertzler(28:00) Potential future closersOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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, JJ Cooper, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes & Scott Braun welcome Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo. Plus, the guys discuss how Roki Sasaki is primed to disrupt the international signing market. Should MLB make a special exception for the Japanese phenom? We also explore players available for the Rule 5 draft and take look at fantasy baseball sleepers, including a former Hot Sheet guest who is worth targeting.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter continue their divisional draft review series of the 2024 draft class with the National League East. The two talk through each team’s draft, pick out players to know, sleepers they are intrigued with, standout debut performers and then pick out which class of the division they are most excited about. —Time Stamps(3:30) Braves(15:00) Marlins(26:00) Mets(36:45) Phillies(47:00) NationalsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rankings season has returned for the Baseball America fantasy team of Dylan White and Geoff Pontes. In our first installment of offseason dynasty rankings we cover first baseman, third baseman and catchers.(2:00) Introducing the 2025 Dynasty Rankings (5:00) No. 1 rankings (8:00) Is it time trade Jose Ramirez(11:00) Is an improving Red Sox lineup a boost for Devers fantasy value?(13:00) Bryce Harper versus Austin Riley(16:15) Break(17:00) Freddie Freeman ageless wonder?(22:00) Junior Caminero expectations in 2025(24:00) Matt Olson bounce back candidate.(28:00) Pete Alonso's future(32:00) William Contreras vs Adley Rutschman(36:00) Sleepers in the Corner InfieldOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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, we're joined by Rockies pitching prospect Chase Dollander while also recapping National Signing Day and discussing the non-tender deadline scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday.Time Stamps(0:45) Peter Flaherty breaks down National Signing Day (8:30) Chase Dollander joins (14:15): Chase on transferring to Tennessee (15:45) Best players he's faced as a pro (16:50) On how he's changed as a pitcher since college (21:30) Chase on his "father figure" (24:00) Baseball America's top-ranked Rockies prospect (25:45) J.J. Cooper geeks out on the 40-man non-tender deadline (28:30) Thoughts on Rookie of the Year awardsOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter are back to break down more 2024 draft classes in their third installment of this year’s series. This time it’s the AL West and plenty of college talk for a division that loaded up on four-year prospects.—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(3:00) Astros(15:00) Angels(29:40) A’s(45:30) Mariners(56:20) Rangers(1:07:20) Which draft did we like best?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the 90th Percentile we welcome back on Cardinals star Brendan Donovan. We discuss his offseason routines, how he maintains strength and stays "bouncy" throughout the season and much more.(4:00)       How consistent is your sleep, eating, and body maintenance during the season?(9:00) How much of a differentiator are these routines in terms of:o   advancing through amateur and professional baseballo   being your best all season after the travel and grind takes it’s tollo   Beating the guy in the opposite dugout(14:00)  Current or former teammates you want to shout out for their discipline to their routines?(24:00) Using jump testing to track performance in-season and progression year over year. (38:00) Testing throughout the season to identify fatigue.(42:00) Homering at Rickwood Field and the missing StatcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun discuss Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki’s posting to MLB this offseason. Where does he rank among stateside pitching prospects, and why is he poised to upend the international prospect system?Plus, Brewers prospect Brock Wilken stops by fresh off his performance in the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby before discussion turns to the latest Top 10 prospects for each NL Central team.Time Stamps(0:50) Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB (3:35) Sasaki & upending the international bonus pool system (5:40) Why can't Sasaki get paid big money now? (9:30) Teams breaking commitments to go after Sasaki (12:30) Brewers prospect Brock Wilken joins (24:45) Geoff Pontes joins to talk NL Central top 10sOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport 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 discuss the exciting news of Roki Sasaki's forthcoming posting this winter. They breakdown his value in dynasty as well as redraft in 2025, before ranking out the updated FYPD Top 10.(2:00) Roki Sasaki Is Coming To MLB.(10:00) How To Value Sasaki in Redraft.(15:00) Value Of The No. 1 Pick.(18:00) Trading The No. 1 Pick For Top Prospects.(22:00) Who's No. 2 and No. 3?(26:00) Who's No. 4 and No. 5?(28:00) Where Does Chase Burns Rank?(32:00) Any Other International Starters.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America prospect maven Geoff Pontes and editor-in-chief JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at Roki Sasaki, the righthander whose posting has shaken up the offseason MLB free agent market. Geoff dives into the analytics to spot some noticeable trends in Sasaki's stuff. And the two debate where Sasaki will most likely go, as well as where he'd make the biggest impact.00:00 Who Is Roki Sasaki01:00 Why The Timing Of His Posting Matters08:30 Just How Good Can Sasaki Be?11:00 Scouting Report On Sasaki13:00 What About His Velocity Dip?16:00 Release Point Changes21:00 Durability questions23:00 Would Sasaki As a Dodger Be Bad For Baseball?27:00 Sasaki's Control28:00 Is He The Best Young Pitcher In The World?33:00 Why Any Team's Fans Can Dream34:00 Which Team Would Be Most Transformed By Adding SasakiOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter continue their 2024 draft review series with the American League Central. Class breakdowns, sleeper picks, names to know and at the end of the show we give our picks for favorite of the division.—Time Stamps(0:00) Intro/Banter(4:00) White Sox(8:00) White Sox high school picks(11:00) White Sox sleepers(13:30) Guardians(17:15) Braylon Doughty & Joey Oakie(20:00) Guardians sleepers(26:30) Tigers(29:30) Michael Massey(31:30) Tigers sleepers(36:30) Royals(40:00) Jac Caglianone’s approach(43:00) LP Langevin’s outlier FB(51:30) Twins(55:00) Billy Amick as a great value?(58:45) Twins sleepers(1:01:00) Our favorite classesOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy