Best Carlos Ramirez Podcasts (2025)

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A Talk with Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the New Head of the Chicago Parks District 29:03

11d ago29:03

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WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits with Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, former alderman & General Superintendent & CEO of the Chicago Parks District, to discuss the staffing issues at parks & beaches this coming summer, past issues & more.

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General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District Carlos Ramirez-Rosa 39:54

21d ago39:54

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Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman interviews Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, a ten-year veteran Alderman and the new general superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District. They discuss a range of topics, including Carlos's ambitious plans for the park district, his rapid learning on the job, and his strategies for enhancing community safety and…

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Hall of Fame right fielder and former Chicago Cub Andre Dawson 39:06

5h ago39:06

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In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Hall of Fame right fielder Andre Dawson, discussing various topics from his illustrious career. They talk about his experiences meeting fans, the recent eligibility of Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson for the Hall of Fame, and the evolving nature of baseball. Dawson reflects on his time with the Cubs, his…

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Fantasy Podcast: Ten Players With Eye-Popping Data Per Roboscout 55:19

1d ago55:19

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This week on the Fantasy Podcast hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes return to talk about 10 players with outstanding data. They cover highly rated Top 100 Prospects to some under-the-radar sleepers to target on your waiver wires in deeper leagues. (2:00) How to handle Roki Sasaki for 2025 and beyond. (11:00) Moises Ballesteros called up, what does …

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Prospect Podcast: Best Teenage Shortstops In The Game 43:53

1d ago43:53

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It's a great time for shortstop prospects, and today we're looking at the best of the best. There are three teenage shortstop prospects who have climbed into the top 10 of our Top 100 Prospects list, and all three have a case to be the No. 1 prospect in baseball next year. Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper take a deep dive into what makes Jes…

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College Podcast: Can LSU Stick at No. 1, Picking Eight for Omaha 1:02:00

2d ago1:02:00

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Baseball America college writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss whether LSU can hold onto the No. 1 spot as the postseason nears. Rudner and Flaherty also picked eight teams to reach the College World Series, debated Texas A&M’s future and made their final Picks to Click of the 2025 regular season. (2:10) LSU’s rise to No. 1. Can it stay? …

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Dr Harriet Etheredge, Gordon Bedford, Suzalee Blair-Gordon and Suzannah Kinsella: How do people feel about using genomic data to guide health across a lifetime? 30:35

3d ago30:35

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In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore the hopes, concerns and complex questions raised by the idea of a lifetime genome — a single genomic record used across a person’s life to guide healthcare decisions. Drawing on conversations from Genomics England’s Public Standing Group on the lifetime genome, our guests explore what it might mean fo…

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Breaking Down Baseball America's Mock Draft 3.0 & Top 100 Prospects | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 55 31:17

3d ago31:17

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, we dive into the latest Baseball America mock draft and discuss trends that are sticking out to us. Plus, we look at stocks rising and falling on the latest Top 100 Prospects update. Time Stamps (1:00) BA's mock draft 3.0 is here (5:20) More slot deals coming this year? (7:30) College arms at the top of the board (8:4…

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A Look Back & A Look Ahead with Mayor Brandon Johnson 28:41

4d ago28:41

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WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to discuss the halfway point of time as city mayor. Mayor Johnson admits he hasn't done everything right, but Craig & Mayor Johnson take a look back at the first two years and take a look into what's coming in the future.…

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Mayor Brandon Johnson: Reflections on two years in office 1:05:50

6d ago1:05:50

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In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Mayor Brandon Johnson as he approaches his midterm anniversary. Joined by WBEZ city government reporter Mariah Woelfel, the discussion covers a variety of topics, including the Mayor’s personal growth, his approach to governance, and the challenges faced in transforming the city of Chicago. Johnson reflects…

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College Arms Rising MLB Draft Boards—But Where Are The Hitters? 45:53

7d ago45:53

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Carlos and Peter talk about the updated BA 400 draft list, then spend a lot of time trying to parse a rising group of college pitchers that includes Kade Anderson, Kyson Witherspoon, Liam Doyle and Riley Quick. After that the two talk about how many Tennessee prospects could hear their names called, disagree about Andrew Fischer’s profile and prais…

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Prospect Podcast: We've Updated Our Top 100 Prospect Rankings 38:31

8d ago38:31

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We have a full Top 100 Prospects update up at BaseballAmerica.com, so we have to talk about it in this week's Prospect Podcast. Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper discuss a new No. 1 and a lot of the movement within the rankings. (00:00) The top of this list has us excited about prospects (03:50) There's a new No. 1 prospect (10:00) A pitcher …

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College Podcast: How Georgia Rose to No. 1, Week 12's Postseason Picture Shakeup 44:55

9d ago44:55

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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down Georgia’s rise to No. 1 in the Top 25 and how the BA staff arrived at its Week 13 top three. Rudner and Flaherty also discuss how a wild Week 12 impacted the postseason picture, including Cincinnati’s push into the field, UC Irvine’s disastrous weekend and where Notre Dame …

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What NO ONE Tells You About Quitting Your Job | Luz Ramirez 40:54

8d ago40:54

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Send us a text Luz Ramirez didn’t just leave her job... she redefined success. We had the pleasure to sit down with Luz, a real estate investor who left her 9–5 nonprofit job to take a risk on herself. This podcast will help you understand the mindset shifts and money moves you need to make to leave your 9-5. We will also have a guide you can downl…

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Fantasy Podcast: May Dynasty Top 500 Update 43:52

10d ago43:52

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It's a big week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast as we release the Dynasty Top 500 this week. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White discuss the movement on the list and key in on a few risers and fallers on this month's update. (3:00) Bubba Chandler predicting a callup. (8:00) Cade Horton callup coming? (15:00) Evan Carter recalled by the Range…

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Top 100 Prospects Update, Red Sox 1B Options & Countdown To Selection Monday| Hot Sheet Show Ep. 54 28:45

10d ago28:45

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner, Peter Flaherty and Scott Braun discuss options at first base for the Red Sox with Triston Casas out for the season. Would Marcelo Mayer make sense as a fill-in? Plus, we also discuss rising names in Baseball America's upcoming Top 100 Prospects update and take a look at the college baseball…

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Three Amigos (1986) with Freddie Morales 1:01:34

10d ago1:01:34

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Where does our DeLorean take us this week? We decide to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo by revisiting the classic 1986 film, Three Amigos! But first we try to give you our El Guapo and Jefe intro. All this and more before heading Back to the Future. 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to revisit the movies & music we grew …

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Challenges and Opportunities in Chicago's Development: A Conversation with Commissioner Ciere Boatright 41:28

13d ago41:28

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Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman interviews Chicago's Commissioner of Planning and Development, Ciere Boatright. They discuss the city’s development challenges, including high interest rates, tariffs, and capital constraints. They also touch upon issues like the future of major projects like Invest Southwest, LaSalle Street conversions, a…

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Prospect Podcast: Is The Rockies Rebuild Bleaker Than The White Sox? 56:50

16d ago56:50

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In this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking a look at the AL and NL cellars. Who is further away the Rockies or the White Sox? (00:00) Seeing Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer (again) (05:15) Which Rebuild Is Further Away the White Sox or Rockies? (07:30) How the Rockies Got Here (14:30) Looking at the Rockies and White Sox…

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Universal Fan Fest 2025 with Julia Diaz, Featuring Kevin Bosch 1:48:10

16d ago1:48:10

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Where does our DeLorean take us this week? Kevin returns to talk about opening night of Universal's Fan Fest. Most of our episode is Back to the Future, but of course, we do talk about the other Fanfest attractions. All this and more before heading Back to the Future! 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to revisit the m…

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College Podcast: Reacting to Chris Lemonis' Firing at Mississippi State 51:11

16d ago51:11

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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty react to the surprising in-season firing of Mississippi State head coach Chris Lemonis. Rudner and Flaherty also discuss whether its time to worry about Arkansas and Tennessee, NC State’s booming postseason stock and Picks to Click. (1:09) Reacting to Chris Lemonis’ firing (10:30) Jus…

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Fantasy Podcast: Prospects With Fantasy Top 100 Potential 52:35

17d ago52:35

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With a month in the books, there are plenty of prospects who have raised their profile. This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White call out some names to target in your leagues who might be pushing their way onto the updated Top 100 Prospects for fantasy list. (2:00) Ronny Mauricio rehab, expectations for 2025 a…

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Why Shedeur Sanders' Draft Slide Would Not Happen In MLB Draft | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 53 30:25

17d ago30:25

30:25

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler and Geoff Pontes discuss key names to know ahead of next week’s updated Top 100 Prospects update. We also debate differences between the NFL Draft and MLB Draft and explain why Shedeur Sanders’ unprecedented slide from potential top three pick to the fifth round wouldn’t happen in baseball. Tim…

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The Most Surprising Picks In Our Latest Staff Mock Draft 45:04

21d ago45:04

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Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast and talk briefly about their relationship to the NFL draft and discuss the recently released 2025 MLB draft bonus pools. After that the two preview the second staff draft of the season and talk through some of the more surprising picks, as well as Peter’s difficult decision picking out of the one spot in th…

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Fantasy Podcast: Ten Prospects To Know For Dynasty 1:05:24

22d ago1:05:24

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The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns with a jam packed show digging deep on a ten pack of prospects to know in dynasty leagues. We go over the expectations for two of the biggest callups of the first month in Nick Kurtz and Chandler Simpson, as well as update you on news, notes and names to add. (2:00) Nick Kurtz is called up, what are the …

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Prospect Podcast: Best Catching Prospects 45:54

23d ago45:54

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This week Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking a deep dive into catching prospects. We have 13 catchers in the Baseball America Top 100. We try to figure out why we're swimming in backstops, the challenges in evaluating catchers and who to keep an eye on. (00:00) Welcome (01:30) Why Is It Hard To Evaluate Catchers? (06:30) Are You Looking For A Hi…

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Dr Natalie Banner, Paul Arvidson, Dr Rich Gorman and Professor Bobbie Farsides: How can we enable ethical and inclusive research to thrive? 42:02

22d ago42:02

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In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore how ethical preparedness can offer a more compassionate and collaborative approach to genomic medicine. Drawing on insights from the EPPiGen Project, our guests discuss how creative storytelling methods, like poetry, have helped families and professionals navigate the complex emotional, ethical and pr…

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College Podcast: Previewing No. 1 Texas vs. Texas A&M; Postseason Stock Report 1:03:32

23d ago1:03:32

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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty preview the marquee matchup between No. 1 Texas and Texas A&M, which will pit Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle against his former squad. Rudner and Flaherty also do a deep dive on teams with rising or falling postseason stock and take a closer look at conferences positioning them…

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Arkansas OF Charles Davalan Joins, MLB Rookie Slumps & Agustin Ramirez Called Up | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 52 31:12

24d ago31:12

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler, Jacob Rudner welcome Arkansas outfielder Charles Davalan to the show. We also dive into early-season struggles from a few NL Rookie of the Year candidates, some Brewers names to know and the Marlins calling up their No. 3 prospect Agustin Ramirez. Time Stamps (1:00) Is Roki Sasaki the favorite…

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Funding Higher Education 28:45

25d ago28:45

28:45

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore moderated a panel at Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Symposium, exploring the topic of funding for higher education. This episode shares some of that discussion as advocates for Higher Education are hoping state lawmakers overhaul funding for Illinois' colleges and universities.…

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From Rock Bottom to $100K/Month in Real Estate | Eddie Marin 42:55

27d ago42:55

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Send us a text We had heard about Eddie Marin's success for a while, so we are glad we finally got to sit down with him and learn not just about his current success but the BACKSTORY of how he got there. In our conversation, Eddie shares how he went from being thousands of dollars in debt to finding success in his disposition company. This episode …

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2025 MLB Mock Draft (mid-April version) 54:35

29d ago54:35

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A month after our last 2025 MLB Mock Draft, there's been a lot to shuffle the board. So Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are back to discuss our newest Mock Draft. (00:00) How the NHSI and everything else is shaping up the draft board. (03:00) Strengths and weaknesses of the draft class (07:30) Why the middle and the back of the first round looks good …

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Most Watchable MiLB Teams; Rookie Worries 42:42

30d ago42:42

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On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and J.J. Cooper look at which MiLB teams are the most watchable, led by a Brewers' club. We also wonder how worried the Cubs and Nationals should be by a pair of rookies slow starts before Geoff highlights a fire-breathing Red Sox lefthander. Finally, J.J. and Geoff get on their Prospect Soapboxes to pr…

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Tribute to Val Kilmer (1930 - 2025) with Julia Diaz and Freddie Morales 1:21:38

30d ago1:21:38

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Where does our DeLorean take us this week? We pay tribute to the legendary actor, Val Kilmer. Much is shared about his work, life, and death. All this and more before heading Back to the Future! 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to revisit the movies & music we grew up with.…

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College Podcast: Texas Climbs to No. 1, Assessing the Big Ten 55:04

1M ago55:04

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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the third in-season change at No. 1 in the Top 25 with Texas claiming the top spot in Week 10. Rudner and Flaherty also take a closer look at Georgia Tech’s excellent season to date, the state of the Big Ten and Top 25 newcomers Coastal Carolina and West Virginia, plus Week 10…

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Fantasy Podcast: Are We Buying Or Selling These Early Season Breakouts 42:54

1M ago42:54

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The Fantasy Podcast returns this week and hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are playing a game of buy or sell. We cover some of the hottest breakouts in MLB over the first few weeks of the season and dig into whether it's worth buying or selling high. (1:30) Matt Shaw struggles early (7:00) Kyren Paris breakout buying or selling? (13:00) Ben Rice …

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Seth Hernandez Shines, Mock Draft 2.0 & Bubba Chandler Gets Even Better | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 51 28:43

1M ago28:43

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo, Jacob Rudner & Kelsey Wingert-Linch dive into Baseball America's latest MLB mock draft, which features high school righthander Seth Hernandez in the 1-1 slot. How does the success of other upper echelon prep pitching picks like Hunter Greene factor and Jackson Jobe into the Nationals' deci…

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The Future of Public Defenders in Illinois 28:22

1M ago28:22

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WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore moderated a panel of public defenders at the Northwestern University School of Law to discuss the challenges public defenders are facing in Illinois and more.

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Por Qué TODOS Están INVIRTIENDO en Quintana Roo | Oportunidades Inmobiliarias en México 2025 | Luis Corona 58:59

1M ago58:59

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Send us a text Estás pensando en invertir en bienes raíces en Quintana Roo? En este video te contamos por qué tantos inversionistas están apostando por esta zona, qué lugares tienen más potencial y qué debes saber antes de comprar en 2025. Hablamos con Luis Corona, alguien a quien tuvimos el placer de conocer en persona cuando buscábamos oportunida…

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A Conversation with Filmmaker John Block 37:59

1M ago37:59

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In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews John Block, an independent producer and filmmaker from Chicago, about his moving and inspirational film, 'I Will Build This World From Love.' The conversation explores John's upbringing in Chicago, his career highlights at major networks like NBC, and his transition to independent filmmaking. See Privacy Po…

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90th Percentile: Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball - Is Pronation vs Supination dominant a myth? 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball. Cam has an extensive background as a player and coach at the college and professional level and runs a baseball training company with his brother Chris. We brought Cam on to discuss the process of working with pitchers on their offseason tra…

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Who Are The Best Pitching Prospects Still In The Minors? 1:00:14

1M ago1:00:14

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On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at trying to answer the question of who is the best pitching prospect still in the minors, now that Roki Sasaki, Jackson Jobe and Chase Dollander are all in the majors. (00:00) Yes, we're crazy...or how to watch four MiLB games at once. (04:30) Who is the best pitchin…

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Breaking Down Arsenal Changes For MLB Draft Arms 40:03

1M ago40:03

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Peter and Carlos hop on the draft podcast and talk through Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad’s season-ending shoulder surgery before getting into the weeds on pitchers. The two talk about arsenal changes, usage patterns and stuff jumps for a number of college arms who could go in the first few rounds of the draft, including a pair of LSU starters…

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College Podcast: A New No. 1 Tops the Poll, Reassessing Our Preseason Award Selections 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the second in-season change at No. 1 in the Top 25 with Arkansas claiming the top spot in Week 9. Rudner and Flaherty also look back at their preseason award predictions and reassess the frontrunners at the midway point in the season. (1:48) Arkansas claims No. 1 (9:57) Where …

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Empire Records (1995) with Julia Diaz 1:27:28

1M ago1:27:28

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Where does our DeLorean take us this week? It's Rex Manning Day! So to celebrate, we're heading back to 1995 to revisit the '90s classic, Empire Records. Plus, Beauty School Drop out! All this and more before heading Back to the Future. 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to revisit the movies & music we grew up with.…

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Fantasy Podcast: Guidelines To Follow In Dynasty Baseball 50:54

1M ago50:54

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The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns for another week and we're talking strategy this week on the show. Host Dylan White breaks down some important guidelines to follow for dynasty managers. We also talk all the news and notes of the last week in MLB and the minors. (1:00) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract reaction. (8:00) Chase Burns debut re…

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Nick Kurtz's Hot Start, Top 100 Prospects Update & Best Minor League Pitching Prospects | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 50 31:41

1M ago31:41

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jesús Cano react to Athletics No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz mashing in Triple-A and the updated Top 100 Prospects list. Is Reds No. 2 prospect Chase Burns the best pitching prospect in the minor leagues? Plus, we grade today’s Red Sox/Brewers trade. Time Stamps (1:15) Nick Kurtz tops the Hot …

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Heat (1995) with Freddie Morales 1:16:46

1M ago1:16:46

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Where does our DeLorean take us this week? It's a flashback episode from season 10. But we bring you a new intro. Afterwords, we bring you the original episode as a tribute to Val Kilmer. It's the classic Michael Mann film, Heat. All this and more before heading Back to the Future! 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to…

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Tombstone (1993) with Julia Diaz and Freddie Morales 1:25:12

1M ago1:25:12

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Where does our DeLorean take us this week? It's a flashback episode from season 7. But Julia joins in to add a new intro to the episode. Afterwords, we bring you the original episode as a tribute to Val Kilmer. It's the greatest western of the '90s, Tombstone. All this and more before heading Back to the Future! 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podca…

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How Tariffs Will Affect Chicago Businesses 28:53

1M ago28:53

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WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with Ivan Capifali, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, to discuss the tariffs by the Trump Administration, how it will affect local businesses & more.

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