About this episode

The episode recaps the 2026 MLB Draft, discussing key takeaways and team strategies.

On a special Monday edition of the Hot Sheet Show, Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler and J.J. Cooper recap all the draft action from this past weekend, including top 10 takeaways , classes we loved , how to fix the broadcast and lots more. The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then! Time Stamps (0:00) Introduction (1:15) Carlos' draft takeaways (3:35) Ben's draft takeaways (4:35) Surprise picks (6:35) Taking college players early to pay preps later (10:20) Trying to explain the Red Sox draft (13:30) Did the Pirates nail the draft? (16:00) Is Cal Randall a SP? (17:15) Could any top picks not sign? (19:20) The Angels' draft strategy (21:00) Zion Rose to the Royals (25:00) Troubled draft day production (27:15) Jacob Lombard & the Marlins' draft (30:05) First 2026 pick to MLB? (32:15) Thoughts on the Orioles' draft Use code foul50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last at Factormeals.com/foul50off Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20…

People in this episode

Hosts: Carlos Collazo, Ben Badler, J.J. Cooper

Topics covered

• 2026 MLB Draft
• draft analysis
• college players
• surprise picks
• team strategies

Keywords

• MLB Draft
• draft takeaways
• college players
• surprise picks
• team strategies

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