James Anderson
@realjranderson.bsky.social
Lead Prospect Analyst & Senior Baseball Editor at RotoWire.com
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🚨The final 2025 update to the @rotowire.bsky.social Top 400 Prospect Rankings is live! 🚨
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- 38 additions
- 78 FYPD prospects
- Redraft AND Dynasty rankings next week!
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- 38 additions
- 78 FYPD prospects
- Redraft AND Dynasty rankings next week!
The Top 25 Rookies For 2026 Fantasy Baseball Leagues @rotowire.bsky.social
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Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2026 Redraft Leagues
James Anderson ranks the top 25 MLB rookies for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues, with Orioles phenom Samuel Basallo ranking as the clear top hitting prospect in redraft leagues.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Top 25 Rookies For 2026 Fantasy Baseball Leagues @rotowire.bsky.social
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I ranked the top 25 rookies for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues on today's @rotowire.bsky.social Podcast!
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November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I ranked the top 25 rookies for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues on today's @rotowire.bsky.social Podcast!
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Had a great time talking Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, Nolan McLean, Trey Yesavage + much more w/ the great Aram Leighton on this week's @rotowire.bsky.social Prospect Podcast!
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November 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Had a great time talking Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, Nolan McLean, Trey Yesavage + much more w/ the great Aram Leighton on this week's @rotowire.bsky.social Prospect Podcast!
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF5_...
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Steamer K-BB% (as SP) for pitchers w/ fewer than 50 MLB IP:
Chase Burns 19.2 K-BB%
Trey Yesavage 16.0 K-BB%
Payton Tolle 15.4 K-BB%
Jonah Tong 14.8 K-BB%
Connelly Early 14.6 K-BB%
Nolan McLean 12.2 K-BB%
Bubba Chandler 12.2 K-BB%
Chase Burns 19.2 K-BB%
Trey Yesavage 16.0 K-BB%
Payton Tolle 15.4 K-BB%
Jonah Tong 14.8 K-BB%
Connelly Early 14.6 K-BB%
Nolan McLean 12.2 K-BB%
Bubba Chandler 12.2 K-BB%
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Steamer K-BB% (as SP) for pitchers w/ fewer than 50 MLB IP:
Chase Burns 19.2 K-BB%
Trey Yesavage 16.0 K-BB%
Payton Tolle 15.4 K-BB%
Jonah Tong 14.8 K-BB%
Connelly Early 14.6 K-BB%
Nolan McLean 12.2 K-BB%
Bubba Chandler 12.2 K-BB%
Chase Burns 19.2 K-BB%
Trey Yesavage 16.0 K-BB%
Payton Tolle 15.4 K-BB%
Jonah Tong 14.8 K-BB%
Connelly Early 14.6 K-BB%
Nolan McLean 12.2 K-BB%
Bubba Chandler 12.2 K-BB%
My final roster in the very fun #ToolshedMock (15 teams, almost 500 picks)
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
My final roster in the very fun #ToolshedMock (15 teams, almost 500 picks)
It was great talking #ToolshedMock w/ Owen Hurd on tonight's @rotowire.bsky.social pod!
Fun discussions about Nolan McLean, Bryce Eldridge, Connelly Early, Moises Ballesteros + much more
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Fun discussions about Nolan McLean, Bryce Eldridge, Connelly Early, Moises Ballesteros + much more
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8kS...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
It was great talking #ToolshedMock w/ Owen Hurd on tonight's @rotowire.bsky.social pod!
Fun discussions about Nolan McLean, Bryce Eldridge, Connelly Early, Moises Ballesteros + much more
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8kS...
Fun discussions about Nolan McLean, Bryce Eldridge, Connelly Early, Moises Ballesteros + much more
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8kS...
My first 12 picks in the 15-team #ToolshedMock
October 25, 2025 at 1:23 AM
My first 12 picks in the 15-team #ToolshedMock
The great Mike Mager joined me on this week's @rotowire.bsky.social pod to cover a ton of ground, including: The top 3 SPs, SS prospects to target, historic catcher depth in 2026 + much more!
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October 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The great Mike Mager joined me on this week's @rotowire.bsky.social pod to cover a ton of ground, including: The top 3 SPs, SS prospects to target, historic catcher depth in 2026 + much more!
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It feels weird to say, but I like the potential of so many Pirates starting pitchers for 2026.
10 guys could be deserving of being in the rotation:
Paul Skenes
Jared Jones
Bubba Chandler
Braxton Ashcraft
Mitch Keller
Mike Burrows
Johan Oviedo
Hunter Barco
Carmen Mlodzinski
Thomas Harrington
10 guys could be deserving of being in the rotation:
Paul Skenes
Jared Jones
Bubba Chandler
Braxton Ashcraft
Mitch Keller
Mike Burrows
Johan Oviedo
Hunter Barco
Carmen Mlodzinski
Thomas Harrington
October 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It feels weird to say, but I like the potential of so many Pirates starting pitchers for 2026.
10 guys could be deserving of being in the rotation:
Paul Skenes
Jared Jones
Bubba Chandler
Braxton Ashcraft
Mitch Keller
Mike Burrows
Johan Oviedo
Hunter Barco
Carmen Mlodzinski
Thomas Harrington
10 guys could be deserving of being in the rotation:
Paul Skenes
Jared Jones
Bubba Chandler
Braxton Ashcraft
Mitch Keller
Mike Burrows
Johan Oviedo
Hunter Barco
Carmen Mlodzinski
Thomas Harrington
New Farm Futures is up on @rotowire.bsky.social!
⚾️ The 98 prospects who went in my first NFBC Draft Champions
⚾️ 10 Prospects to target after Round 30
⚾️ Prospects who could add position eligibility in season
⚾️ My first 2026 roster
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⚾️ The 98 prospects who went in my first NFBC Draft Champions
⚾️ 10 Prospects to target after Round 30
⚾️ Prospects who could add position eligibility in season
⚾️ My first 2026 roster
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Top Prospects To Target In 2026 Draft And Hold Leagues
James Anderson provides 2026 ADP for prospects and 10 late-round prospects to target in 2026 Draft Champions leagues, such as Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
New Farm Futures is up on @rotowire.bsky.social!
⚾️ The 98 prospects who went in my first NFBC Draft Champions
⚾️ 10 Prospects to target after Round 30
⚾️ Prospects who could add position eligibility in season
⚾️ My first 2026 roster
www.rotowire.com/baseball/art...
⚾️ The 98 prospects who went in my first NFBC Draft Champions
⚾️ 10 Prospects to target after Round 30
⚾️ Prospects who could add position eligibility in season
⚾️ My first 2026 roster
www.rotowire.com/baseball/art...
I really enjoyed talking prospect sleepers w/ @dukeswasmyguy.bsky.social on the first @rotowire.bsky.social Prospect Podcast of the offseason!
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October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I really enjoyed talking prospect sleepers w/ @dukeswasmyguy.bsky.social on the first @rotowire.bsky.social Prospect Podcast of the offseason!
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqMN...
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🚨 Episode 416 is Live! 🚨
@ericcrossmlb.bsky.social is joined by @chrisclegg.bsky.social, @realjranderson.bsky.social, and @isitthewelsh.bsky.social for a 24-pick FYPD mock draft!
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@ericcrossmlb.bsky.social is joined by @chrisclegg.bsky.social, @realjranderson.bsky.social, and @isitthewelsh.bsky.social for a 24-pick FYPD mock draft!
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The Toolshed: A Fantasy Baseball Podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast · Updated Biweekly · The Toolshed is a dynasty fantasy baseball and prospect-focused podcast. Each week, host Eric Cross discusses the notable players and storylines from around...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🚨 Episode 416 is Live! 🚨
@ericcrossmlb.bsky.social is joined by @chrisclegg.bsky.social, @realjranderson.bsky.social, and @isitthewelsh.bsky.social for a 24-pick FYPD mock draft!
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@ericcrossmlb.bsky.social is joined by @chrisclegg.bsky.social, @realjranderson.bsky.social, and @isitthewelsh.bsky.social for a 24-pick FYPD mock draft!
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My annual Super Early Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Rankings + RP Tiers are live on @rotowire.bsky.social!
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Early 2026 Top 300 Rankings for Fantasy Baseball
James Anderson provides his annual super early top 300 fantasy baseball rankings for 2026 redraft leagues!
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October 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My annual Super Early Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Rankings + RP Tiers are live on @rotowire.bsky.social!
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🚨The final 2025 update to the @rotowire.bsky.social Top 400 Prospect Rankings is live! 🚨
rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
- 38 additions
- 78 FYPD prospects
- Redraft AND Dynasty rankings next week!
rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
- 38 additions
- 78 FYPD prospects
- Redraft AND Dynasty rankings next week!
October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🚨The final 2025 update to the @rotowire.bsky.social Top 400 Prospect Rankings is live! 🚨
rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
- 38 additions
- 78 FYPD prospects
- Redraft AND Dynasty rankings next week!
rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
- 38 additions
- 78 FYPD prospects
- Redraft AND Dynasty rankings next week!
Jim Tomony made his long-overdue @rotowire.bsky.social debut on tonight's pod to discuss his 1st place overall NFBC Draft Champions team!
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The Next Wave of Fantasy Baseball Breakout Players
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September 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Jim Tomony made his long-overdue @rotowire.bsky.social debut on tonight's pod to discuss his 1st place overall NFBC Draft Champions team!
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqjX...
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On this week's @rotowire.bsky.social Prospect Podcast, @isitthewelsh.bsky.social joined me to rank Arizona Fall League MVP candidates + we dive into his recent prospect ADP!
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10 MLB Prospects Risers & Fallers in Fantasy Baseball
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September 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
On this week's @rotowire.bsky.social Prospect Podcast, @isitthewelsh.bsky.social joined me to rank Arizona Fall League MVP candidates + we dive into his recent prospect ADP!
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In one of my favorite @rotowire.bsky.social episodes of the year, 2023 NFBC Main Event champ Brian Slack discusses coming out of retirement to play dynasty!
We talk when to push in, trade tactics, specific player talk & much more!
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We talk when to push in, trade tactics, specific player talk & much more!
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10 Dynasty Baseball Buys and Sells
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September 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In one of my favorite @rotowire.bsky.social episodes of the year, 2023 NFBC Main Event champ Brian Slack discusses coming out of retirement to play dynasty!
We talk when to push in, trade tactics, specific player talk & much more!
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuGb...
We talk when to push in, trade tactics, specific player talk & much more!
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuGb...
On tonight's @rotowire.bsky.social Prospect Podcast, @chrisblessing.bsky.social joined me to talk Konnor Griffin + other top prospects he scouted this year!
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September 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
On tonight's @rotowire.bsky.social Prospect Podcast, @chrisblessing.bsky.social joined me to talk Konnor Griffin + other top prospects he scouted this year!
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📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHQh...
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The written version of the Top 400 mailbag is live @rotowire.bsky.social
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RotoWire's Updated Top 400 Prospect Rankings
James Anderson answers questions about the updated top 400 prospect rankings for fantasy baseball, in which Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle is identified as a top prospect of impact for 2026!
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August 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The written version of the Top 400 mailbag is live @rotowire.bsky.social
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Thanks to everyone who asked a question for today's prospect mailbag about the updated @rotowire.bsky.social Top 400 Prospect Rankings!
Ranks: www.rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
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MLB Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball 2025 | RotoWire
View the latest MLB prospect rankings, stats, and player projections. Get insights on future players at RotoWire for the 2025 fantasy baseball season.
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August 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thanks to everyone who asked a question for today's prospect mailbag about the updated @rotowire.bsky.social Top 400 Prospect Rankings!
Ranks: www.rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY-4...
Ranks: www.rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY-4...
🚨The final in-season update to the @rotowire.bsky.social Top 400 Prospect Rankings is live!🚨
- 66 additions
- 77 FYPD prospects
Respond with any questions for tomorrow's mailbag!
www.rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
- 66 additions
- 77 FYPD prospects
Respond with any questions for tomorrow's mailbag!
www.rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
August 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🚨The final in-season update to the @rotowire.bsky.social Top 400 Prospect Rankings is live!🚨
- 66 additions
- 77 FYPD prospects
Respond with any questions for tomorrow's mailbag!
www.rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
- 66 additions
- 77 FYPD prospects
Respond with any questions for tomorrow's mailbag!
www.rotowire.com/baseball/pro...
Last night I participated in the first high-stakes fantasy baseball draft of 2026! Here's the draft board + the ranks by position @rotowire.bsky.social:
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Too Early Meatball Draft: 2026 Fantasy Rankings
James Anderson participated in the first high-stakes fantasy baseball draft of 2026, and he provides the full draft board plus the player rankings by position!
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August 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Last night I participated in the first high-stakes fantasy baseball draft of 2026! Here's the draft board + the ranks by position @rotowire.bsky.social:
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My team in the first high-stakes fantasy baseball draft of 2026. It's the first 11 rounds of a 50-round draft-and-hold league. I'll post the full board tomorrow on @rotowire.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
My team in the first high-stakes fantasy baseball draft of 2026. It's the first 11 rounds of a 50-round draft-and-hold league. I'll post the full board tomorrow on @rotowire.bsky.social
My man Dominic Rello joined me on today's @rotowire.bsky.social pod to preview tonight's 4th annual Too Early Meatball Draft — the first high-stakes draft of 2026!
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📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Q6...
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2026 REAL Fantasy Baseball Draft (Way Too Early)
YouTube video by RotoWire
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August 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
My man Dominic Rello joined me on today's @rotowire.bsky.social pod to preview tonight's 4th annual Too Early Meatball Draft — the first high-stakes draft of 2026!
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Q6...
🎧 www.pod.link/838315493/ep...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Q6...