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90th Percentile: Amateur Collectibles In The Age Of NIL May 09, 2024

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The 90th Percentile returns with Geoff and Matt diving into the topic of amateur collectibles and the new rules in the name, image and likeness environment. With Britt Ghiroli's recent article on The Athletic discussing Perfect Game's recent merchandising deal with Fanatics, it's a hot topic of discussion.

We discuss the economics of the merchandise industry, the history of amateur players signing merchandise agreements and its evolution over the last decade-plus. We also touch on the supply and demand of autographed merchandise.

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College Podcast: Kentucky's Big Series Win, Tennessee's Rise To No. 1 & More May 09, 2024

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Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down all the college baseball action from around the country before week 13 of the season. They start with a busy week in the SEC. Tennessee rose to No. 1 in the Top 25 after winning a series at Florida, while Texas A&M slipped after getting upset at LSU. Kentucky, meanwhile, remains in first place in the conference standings following a big series win against Arkansas. They also examine the Big 12, where Oklahoma appears to be on its way to a historic conference title, and the Big Ten, where the conference race is as jumbled as ever. They also answer the question of which ACC team will advance the furthest in the NCAA Tournament.

(1:15) Kentucky's big weekend

(14:00) Tennessee took down Florida

(21:30) LSU upset Texas A&M

(29:30) Tennessee and Vanderbilt meet in a rivalry series

(34:30) Georgia on the rise

(39:35) Ad break

(40:00) Oklahoma in the Big 12 driver's seat

(45:00) Texas took down Oklahoma State

(52:00) Which ACC team will advance the farthest in the NCAA Tournament?

(64:00) Looking ahead to Clemson's series at Wake Forest

(69:45) Ad break

(79:00) Around the Pac-12

(79:00) Around the Big Ten

(88:00) Around the Sun Belt

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Paul Skenes Is Getting Called Up! Here's How He'll Impact The Pirates | Prospect Profile May 08, 2024

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The Pirates announced today that Paul Skenes will make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Cubs. In this prospect profile, Scott Braun, JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes take a look at Paul Skenes, pitching prospect for the Pirates and the top draft pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. With a high-octane fastball that regularly passes triple digits, will he be one of MLB's best arms the moment he steps on the field?

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Top 100 Prospects Risers & Fallers, Luis Arráez Return, Charlie Condon 1-1 & More | Hot Sheet Ep. 6 May 07, 2024

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Let's talk Top 100 MLB prospects. Today's show dives into the biggest risers and fallers from our most recent May update. The guys were also uninspired by the Marlins return in the Luis Arráez trade, discuss the Padres farm system, then close with an update on Charlie Condon's incredible college season at Georgia. Key discussions include...

James Wood vs. Dylan Crews
Jared Jones' rise
A Cubs prospect who makes a huge surge
Christian Scott's debut
Cam Collier's impressive start
Ricky Tiedemann concerns
Scuffling Braves arms

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Fantasy Podcast: Standout Data Prospects From April May 07, 2024

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With one month in the books, there's plenty of information to dig into, as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White cover 10 prospects with standout statcast data in the early part of the season. They each go over five players and provide some insights that can be used in both shallow and deep dynasty leagues.

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College Podcast: South Carolina's Big Upset, A Battle For First Place & More May 02, 2024

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Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down all the college baseball action from around the country before week 12 of the season. They start with South Carolina's upset of Kentucky last weekend and Mississippi State's big win at Vanderbilt. They examine the fallout of Florida State's series win at Duke, as well as Oregon State's rivalry series win against Oregon. In another rivalry series, Texas took down Oklahoma. They break down what that meant for the Longhorns, Sooners and Big 12 title race. Finally, they preview this weekend's rivalry series between Indiana and Purdue, a battle for first place in the Big Ten.

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1:45: South Carolina upsets Kentucky

9:30: Where the Wildcats stand in the NCAA Tournament picture

17:30: Arkansas' Peyton Holt's web gem

20:30: Mississippi State takes down Vanderbilt

29:30: Charlie Condon's home run chase and the Golden Spikes race

36:30: Ad break

36:35: Florida State beats Duke

49: Notre Dame upsets Wake Forest

53: Oregon State beats Oregon

59:15: A big finish coming for Utah

65:35: Ad break

65:45: Texas wins the rivalry series at Oklahoma

74:30: Around the Big 12

82:30: Purdue hosts Indiana with first place on the line

90:30: Around the Sun Belt

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The Biggest Breakout Prospects Of April | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 5 Apr 30, 2024

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Scott Braun, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Ben Badler discuss the latest Prospect Profile spotlighting Colorado Rockies No. 4 prospect Jordan Beck's promotion. Iowa Hawkeyes ace Brody Brecht is ascending into first-round consideration given his recent pitching performances. Plus, pro prospects that pop as April concludes and which pitchers' stuff sticks out after the first month?

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Jordan Beck Called Up By Rockies | BA Prospect Profiles Apr 30, 2024

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The Rockies have promoted former first-round draft pick Jordan Beck who will join the Colorado outfield after posting a .999 OPS in the minor leagues in 2024.

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Brewers’ Tyler Black Gets Callup | BA Prospect Profiles Apr 30, 2024

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According to a report from Jon Morosi, the Brewers are set to call prospect Tyler Black to the big leagues. Black currently ranks No. 73 on the Top 100 and earns high marks for his hittability and speed, though his ultimate defensive home is questionable and his power might only be fringe-average once he reaches his peak. The 23-year-old lefty swinger has five home runs this season at Triple-A Nashville.

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Fantasy Podcast: All-April Waiver Wire Draft Apr 30, 2024

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This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White cover some of the news of the last week to open before diving into a five round waiver wire draft. What's a waiver wire draft? Simple, Dylan and Geoff choose from all players with 10% or lower ownership on Fantrax and pick the best players from that group. It's a great exercise to introduce you to ten under-rostered players you should be looking to add.

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