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With the national signing period here, Baseball America college reporter Jacob Rudner and recruiting expert Ben Badler break down the nation's top-ranked classes, the five-star prospects leading the way and the biggest names to watch in next summer's MLB draft. Plus, a look at BA's new star system and how it's changing the recruiting rankings.
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On this week's Prospect Podcast Ian Cundall, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper discuss next week's 40-man roster protection deadline, and they detail why teams may be going a bit away from the norm this year.
(00:00) The Rule 5 Draft Deadline Is Nearly Here
(02:00) Who Has To Be Protected
(03:00) Why This Year's Decisions Are Different
(09:00) Who Are Easy Calls, Who Are Tougher Decisions
(22:00) What We Think About Rule 5 Rule Change Proposals
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As we roll out updated top 10s for the NL East, JJ and Carlos talk through the recent draft history for the division. They talk through how each team has drafted, which profiles they are drawn to, the strategies they employ on draft day and the big draft wins and losses that stand out the most.
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(4:00) Braves
(15:00) Marlins
(23:00) Mets
(34:00) Phillies
(46:00) Nationals
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This week on the heels of James Anderson's Top 100 Rookies for 2027 Fantasy Baseball, James and his cohost Geoff Pontes dive into the list. They discuss the top tiers of rookies entering the season as well as some less well known names to have in your queue in NFBC leagues early this draft season.

(1:30) Kade Anderson an SP2 in 15 teamers?
(4:00) Josue De Paula
(6:00) Joshua Báez
(9:00) Walker Jenkins, Franklin Arias, Kaelen Culpepper and Lazaro Montes
(14:30) Cam Cannarella a breakout?
(20:00) Jesús Made: Is a 324 ADP too high for 2027 redraft leagues?
(23:00) Caleb Bonemer vs. Made in 2027 only?
(28:00) Exciting rookie catcher crop led by Ethan Salas and Leo Bernal
(33:00) Rainiel Rodriguez
(35:00) David Sandlin or George Klassen in 2027?
(38:00) Cardinals pitchers
(45:00) Pitcher sleepers

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On this week's Prospect Podcast, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Ian Cundall take an in-depth scouting look at the top Japanese players who are being posted to come to the U.S. And we talk about the new outfield positioning rules that are being experimented with in the Arizona Fall League.
(00:00) The Trio Of NPB Stars Coming To The U.S.
(01:15) Teruaki Sato, 3B
(12:45) Kaima Taira, RHP
(21:00) Hiromi Itoh, LHP
(25:15) The Arizona Fall League Outfield Positioning Experiment
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