Christmas came early for our resident Blue Jays fan Dylan White as the team signed Dylan Cease. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan open the show discussing the Cease signing and the impact on fantasy for 2026. We follow with a discussion of the Sonny Gray trade and al the players moved in that deal. The majority of the show dives into our recently released second baseman rankings for 2026 dynasty baseball.(2:00) Dylan Cease signs with the Blue Jays.(4:00) Sonny Gray trade, how will Gray fair in Boston? Expectations for Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke.(12:00) Jazz Chisholm keeping the seat warm for Kevin McGonigle?(16:00) Ketel Marte underrated?(20:00) Three man battle: Jackson Holliday vs Luke Keaschall vs Brice Turang.(24:00) Older players on the downswing vs the young bucks.(27:00) Chase Meidroth sleeper.(30:00) Otto Lopez sleeper.Take advantage of Ridge’s Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% OFF by going to Ridge.com/FOUL #RidgepodOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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How Is The White Sox Rebuild Going?
This week on the next episode of our Fix It series, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at the White Sox. The good news is the worst is now in the rear-view mirror. The bad news? There's still a lot of work to be done.(00:00) Rock Bottom Is Behind Them(05:00) The Last Rebuild Worked, But Not For Long Enough(07:30) What MLB Players Are Core For Future Success?(12:30) Comparing Colson Montgomery and a different young shortstop(15:00) What The Sox Farm System Has, And Where It's Still Lacking(19:00) White Sox Pitching Prospects, Good News But More Needed(25:00) The White Sox Prospect Who Could Crack The Top 10 In A Year(26:30) Other Hitters Who Could Help(31:00) How This Rebuild Could Stall Out(36:30) A Couple Of Other Hitters To WatchDownload Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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College Podcast: Who Will Be No. 1 In The 2026 Preseason Top 25?
Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty look ahead to the 2026 preseason and break down their process for putting together the Preseason Top 25. Rudner and Flaherty also take a closer look at the teams vying for top-five rankings in 2026 and Omaha sleepers.Time Stamps(4:55) Main considerations when putting together the Preseason Top 25(11:06) The debate at No. 1(21:23) Breaking down the top of the SEC(37:52) Our way too early top fives(40:10) Omaha sleepersOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Will The Pirates & Marlins Spend In MLB Free Agency? Plus Red Sox Top 10 Prospects & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 83
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Matt Eddy and Scott Braun discuss a variety of topics, including the Pirates' and Marlins' free agency plans, our Red Sox Top 10 Prospects list on and the state of the Mets' system.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Baseball America's Black Friday sale—Get 40% off any annual digital subscription(2:00) Reacting to The Athletic's story about the Pirates' potential FA spending(10:00) How the Marlins can improve, too(13:15) Red Sox Top 10 Prospects(19:00) View follow-up question on Pirates/Marlins(23:30) What's next for the Mets' system?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Revisiting Misses From The 2021 & 2022 Draft Classes
This year teams left more first-round players unprotected from the Rule 5 draft than we’ve seen in a decade. Carlos and Peter revisit some of the high-profile misses from the 2021 and 2022 drafts and what lessons we might be able to draw from them. —Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(3:00) Unprotected player talk begins(7:00) Frank Mozzicato (11:00) Gavin Cross(14:30) Benny Montgomery & toolsy players(20:00) 2022 college bats we missed on(28:00) A calibration for amateur tool grades(32:00) Did the covid ripple effect impact the hit rate?(36:30) Reggie Crawford(40:00) 2022 HS players who might be at riskOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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