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Today •
Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler Break Down Atlanta Braves Prospects
Carlos Collazo and Ben Badler give their thoughts on the state of the Atlanta Braves farm system, including a breakdown of No. 1 prospect Cam Caminiti, thoughts on the lack of hitting prospects in the organization, their analysis of the top pitchers in the organization and a potential breakout prospect to watch for 2026. Episode 144 on NL East farm systems: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-144-nl-east-farm-systems/id1555299031?i=1000735695210 Subscribe to the Future Projection podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-projection/id1555299031 Braves 2026 Prospect Rankings And Scouting Reports: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-atlanta-braves-top-prospects/ (0:00) Where Are The Braves' Hitting Prospects? (2:22) Cam Caminiti Projections (6:21) More Pitching Prospects (9:58) Breakout Prospect To Watch
Today •
Yordanny Monegro checks every box to be taken in the Rule 5 Draft... here's why 👀 #mlb #rule5draft
The Rule 5 draft is coming up, and Yordanny Monegro is a player to know.
Yesterday •
Fantasy Podcast Top 40 Dynasty First Baseman For 2026 Fantasy Baseball
Dynasty rankings season is in full swing at Baseball America, as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White jump into their second positional ranking breakdown of the offseason. The open the show discussing the Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward trade before diving into the Top 10 first baseman. (1:00) Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward trade reaction. (9:30) Nick Kurtz reigns supreme across the first base landscape. (12:30) Why Bryce Harper three? (15:00) Questions around Pete Alonso, Rafael Devers, Matt Olson and Freddie Freeman entering 2026. (20:00) The Josh Naylor problem. (22:00) Why is Vinnie Pasquantino still underrated? (24:00) Michael Busch Top 10 first baseman or nah? (27:00) Kyle Manzardo's sneaky 2025. Go to https://MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!
Yesterday •
Early Rule 5 Draft Preview/40-Man Roster Talk
We've got the Rule 5 Fever. Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are a day late this week, but it's for a good reason, as we were busy all day Tuesday working on the 40-man roster protection deadline and doing our early Rule 5 draft preview work. We talk about that and discuss the Orioles-Angels trade that saw Grayson Rodriguez and Taylor Ward swap coasts. (00:00) Jumping right in, a Rule 5 name to watch (10:00) Explaining Rule 5 rules as well as what the 40-man roster deadline is about (16:00) Trends we noticed in 40-man roster additions (19:00) Why the fireballing Class A pitcher doesn't get picked any more (23:00) Traits to look for when trolling for Rule 5 picks (28:30) It was a bad year for first round picks being protected, especially for one team (32:00) Two teams with perfect first round protection records recently (34:00) A few sneaky things to look for in the Rule 5 draft (38:00) Analyzing the Grayson Rodriguez-Taylor Ward trade Rule 5 Draft Preview: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-rule-5-draft-preview-top-players-to-know/ Get 15% off The Perfect Jean with the code FOUL15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/FOUL15 #theperfectjeanpod
November 19, 2025 •
Gio Rojas, future 2026 MLB Draft first-rounder?
Rojas is one of the best prep pitchers in the 2026 MLB Draft class. Ben Badler explains why.
November 17, 2025 •
Dodgers '26 Top 10 Prospects, 40-man protections, hidden MLB Draft value | Hot Sheet
JJ Cooper, Ben Badler and Geoff Pontes unpack the Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 Top 10 prospects, unveiled today at BaseballAmerica.com. The hosts dive into tomorrow’s 40-man roster protections deadline. They start the show exploring how the Milwaukee Brewers have unlocked value in the later rounds of the MLB Draft. Bring your questions to the chat - we’ll answer them live! Go to https://MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!
November 17, 2025 •
Esmerlyn Valdez SLO-MO home run swing #mlbprospects
Valdez hit eight homers in the Arizona Fall League and ranks No. 10 in the Pirates system: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2016-pittsburgh-pirates/prospects/
November 16, 2025 •
JJ Wetherholt is one of the best pure hitters in the minors 👀🔥 #mlb #cardinals #baseball
The Cardinals' top prospect has the potential to break camp with the big league team this spring.
November 15, 2025 •
Could Jesús Made get the same contract extension as Jackson Chourio? 🤔#mlb #brewers #baseball
Brewers' top prospect Jesús Made is making his way through the minors just like Jackson Chourio did.
