RotoWire Prospect Podcast

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss nine burning questions heading into September before choosing their walk-up songs for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code POD...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) dig in to James' comprehensive Top 400 prospects update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product...

Some history of how long James and Chris have been doing top-400/top-500 prospect rankings for dynasty How the fantasy prospect industry has exploded over the last two years, pros and cons of that Welsh's top 5 Arizona Complex League hitters, plus 1 sleeper The process for teams deciding which prospects to send to the Arizona Fall League James and Chris draft 10 top prospects they think will play...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) dig into the Twitter mailbag before selecting their latest walk-up songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) take a deep dive into James' latest article looking at minor-league batted-ball numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkou...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) review the prospect moves at the trade deadline before selecting their latest walk-up songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at che...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss prospects on the move ahead of the Trade Deadline and preview James' updated dynasty rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODC...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) review James' latest Top 400 update, which includes this year's draftees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15...

Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss Vidal Brujan's debut and three minor-league risers before previewing the top of this year's draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST a...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson joins Senior MLB Editor Clay Link to answer prospect-related questions from the Twitterverse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simpleca...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss Wander Franco's debut, others on the way, the top names in the upcoming first-year player draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter prom...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) take another public 'L' on Hunter Greene before moving on to the deepest and weakest farm systems and ultimately to James' Joe Gray All-Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com...

RotoWire.com's Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link (@claywlink) discuss notable minor-league performances before making their latest selections in the walk-up song draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code...

Outliers   Ian Higher Jacob deGrom (20 spots higher) Tim Anderson (15 spots higher) Kyle Lewis (61 spots higher) James Higher Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (9 spots higher) Ozzie Albies (13 spots higher) CJ Abrams (14 spots higher) Gleyber Torres (20 spots higher) Brennen Davis (59 spots higher) Alek Manoah (62 spots higher) Plus, the guys discuss what to do if you’re rostering struggling players such as...

Alek Manoah expectations. Preview of James' upcoming Dynasty ranks update (major-leaguers only, subject to change): Ronald Acuna Fernando Tatis Juan Soto Vladimir Guerrero Mike Trout Trea Turner Mookie Betts Cody Bellinger Bo Bichette Jose Ramirez Bryce Harper Shohei Ohtani Ozzie Albies Xander Bogaerts Corey Seager Christian Yelich Rafael Devers Alex Bregman Aaron Judge Manny Machado Eloy Jimenez...

Luis Barrera gets the call Prospects Ready For A Promotion: Triple-A: All the Rays hitters (Wander Franco, Vidal Brujan, Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls) Jarren Duran Alek Manoah Jesus Sanchez Jackson Kowar Chris Gittens Double-A Simeon Woods Richardson Triston Casas Michael Busch DL Hall Alek Thomas Hunter Greene Roansy Contreras High-A Julio Rodriguez George Kirby Nick Gonzales Grayson Rodriguez Liover...

Jarred Kelenic Logan Gilbert being “seriously considered” for Friday’s start, per the Seattle Times. Confirmation bias: Corbin Carroll - Headed for the top 10 Nick Gonzales - Bat looks explosive Angel Martinez - Grab him in all dynasty formats Chris Gittens - The Most Terrifying Hitter at Triple-A It looks like I was too low: Vidal Brujan - 100% HR/FB rate Jesus Sanchez - Stash candidate Estevan F...

Noteworthy Minor-League Assignments Votes Of Confidence Bobby Witt - Double-A CJ Abrams - Double-A Alek Manoah - Triple-A Max Meyer - Double-A Matt Allan - High-A Quinn Priester - High-A Travis Swaggerty - Triple-A Luisangel Acuna - Low-A Brayan Rocchio - High-A Masyn Winn - Low-A Francisco Morales - Double-A Keoni Cavaco - Low-A Benyamin Bailey - Low-A Aaron Bracho - High-A Matthew Liberatore - T...

Should we have bid more on Pavin Smith in MAIN? Does it matter, since we got Kyle Higashioka? Smith has been leading off for over a week, looks pretty good Alex Kirilloff batting fifth against righties, ninth against his first lefty Wednesday — has started six straight. Clay’s boy, Shane McClanahan starting Thursday against the A’s. The buzz surrounding Pedro Leon is mounting... How much longer ca...

Jazz Chisholm update — 193 wRC+, 16.1 BB%, 26.8 K% Alex Kirilloff was not an option to replace Kepler with Twins in Oakland — could get the call Friday.  Luis Garcia does as well as could have been expected in Coors — 6 K’s and 2 ER in 5.2 IP. Ryan Weathers sticking in rotation for now. TONY LA RUSSA says there will be some tough decisions to make when Billy Hamilton finishes his rehab — could Vau...

Alex Kirilloff up for doubleheader Houston’s Luis Garcia looked dominant in long-relief appearance Ryan Weathers primary pitcher on Friday against LAD? Michael Kopech could be a starting option at some point this season Added Zach McKinstry in the Main Event Why you shouldn’t overvalue the top of the draft class in the fall — Kumar Rocker, Jud Fabian New Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks, sug...

Clay’s report on Jonathan India Yermin Mercedes/Akil Baddoo Julian Merryweather FAAB run Andrew Vaughn sitting against a RHP Geraldo Perdomo surprise callup Ryan Weathers/Chris Rodriguez impressing in multi-inning roles Zach McKinstry is good, but how much does it matter? April 16 -- the earliest date we could see Kirilloff or Kelenic New Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks Learn more about you...

Lead prospect analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss the movers on James' latest update to the Top 400 prospect rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST...

Lead prospect analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss some strategy ahead of their Main Event draft Wednesday evening before diving into the farm systems of the NL Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premi...

Lead prospect analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss Bobby Witt Jr.'s chances of breaking camp on the big-league team before diving into the farm systems of the National League East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis...