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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun discuss the latest updates to the Top 100 prospects list, including which big names rose and fell in the last major update during the 2025 season. We also dive into seeing 16-year-olds pitching with upper-90s velos and question the direction of pitching health in the sport before talking about the Mets' recent promotions. Time Stamp * (0:30) The latest Top 100 Prospects update is here * (10:40) Are teenage players throwing too hard? * (21:15) Mets promote four players to Triple-A Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations [https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

With the dust of the trade deadline long since past we return with a new episode of the Baseball America fantasy podcast. Host Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown how all of the recent moves have impacted the upcoming Top 500 dynasty ranking. We dive into some players moving way up the list as well. * (4:00) Nick Kurtz keeps climbing. * (7:00) Kyle Stowers the breakout player of 2025. * (10:00) Agustin Ramirez and the perfect situation of catching just enough * (13:00) Jesus Sanchez getting a value bump in Houston. * (15:00) First impressions of Ryan O'Hearn with the Padres. * (18:00) Ramon Laureano propaganda * (23:00) How do we value Cal Raleigh in the midst of a historic catcher season? * (30:00) Expectations for Shane Bieber. * (34:00) Does Ke'Bryan Hayes gain value moving to the Reds? Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations [https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look at three teams that sold at the deadline. We peer into the crystal ball to look at their hopes for 2026 and beyond. (00:00) Analyzing The Baltimore Orioles (15:50) Analyzing The Minnesota Twins (31:30) Analyzing The Pittsburgh Pirates (46:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox (Victor Arias) (49:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox (Bo Davidson) Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://joinbilt.com/FOUL. Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations [https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty tackle one of the biggest issues in college baseball: tampering. Rudner and Flaherty break down what exactly tampering involves, possible solutions and how it's impacting the mid-major level. They also explore what it takes to be successful in roster building and the evolution of the offseason coaching carousel. (1:49) What is tampering? (16:00) Successful roster building in the transfer portal era (28:30) The changing landscape of the coaching carousel For 20% off your first purchase, head to https://FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL [https://fairharborclothing.com/FOUL] and use code FOUL Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations [https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun discuss our favorite and most puzzling trade deadline hauls now that the dust has settled. That includes why the Padres, A's and Twins all did well, and two big-market contenders who didn't do enough. The guys then close by specifically dive deep on the A's and Giants' performances at the deadline, and the trajectory of both organizations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations [https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]