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Introducing the Kirby Index: A New Way to Quantify Command
Quantifying command has long proven difficult. How might release angles assist in the effort?
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The State of FanGraphs 2024
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The Orioles Are Running Out of Lineup Spots
Baltimore has a young offense that’s approaching historically significant levels of awesomeness, and more talent is on the way.
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn't Like) This Week, May 3
From the thrill of victory to the agony of getting defeated over and over again, this week was full of exciting and delightful plays.
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 49 Prospects
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Lineup Analysis (5/4/24)
Some teams are settling in, others, not so much.
Roto Riteup: May 3, 2024
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Bryce Harper Is Getting Comfortable With First Base
The Phillies star has sound fundamentals at his new position despite his lack of experience.The Orioles Are Running Out of Lineup Spots
Baltimore has a young offense that’s approaching historically significant levels of awesomeness, and more talent is on the way.Five Things I Liked (Or Didn't Like) This Week, May 3
From the thrill of victory to the agony of getting defeated over and over again, this week was full of exciting and delightful plays.Release Angles and the Illusion of Waste
Release angles can suggest which pitches look like waste to a hitter — and which ones end up not.Introducing the Kirby Index: A New Way to Quantify Command
Quantifying command has long proven difficult. How might release angles assist in the effort?Top of the Order: The Twins Are Surging
The summer sausage has beefed up Minnesota’s offense. Plus, my new favorite one-tool speedster and some Orioles-Yankees thoughts.Where Have All the Home Runs Gone? It's Too Early to Tell
The league-wide home run rate has fallen relative to last year, but that doesn't mean there's any mischief afoot.Boston's Wilyer Abreu Has Been Bashing Baseballs
The Red Sox rookie has raked since being acquired from the Astros organization.- Chat
Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 5/2/24
The saddest chat of the year, in which Szym can't use "April" as an answer any longer. The Great College Home Run Chase
A generation of dinger-mashing giants is wreaking havoc on the SEC, and possibly the NCAA record book.- Prospects
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 49 Prospects
This is one of the deeper and more exciting farm systems in baseball. The State of Starters in 2024
The decline of starter workloads is unquestionably real, but the magnitude may have been overstated.Is Josh Hader Cursed, Broken, or Both?
Hader is now pitching the way most people organize their refrigerator: Cheese goes on the bottom drawer.Alex Bregman Is Powerless
The Houston third baseman is going through one of the toughest stretches of his entire career. What's going on?
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Lineup Analysis (5/4/24)
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Paul and Justin discuss the key 2-start pitchers for Week 6Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: May 6–12
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Hot player starts in 2024 - which players are for real?Roto Riteup: May 3, 2024
Wrap up the week with the Roto Riteup!Starting Pitcher Chart – May 3rd, 2024
Fun Slate Friday!Starting Pitcher Chart – May 2nd, 2024
Tiny slate offers a pretty clear set of optionsBig Kid Adds (Week 5)
Not the most interesting week.
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How Does Seiya Suzuki Stack Up?
Comparing the Japanese slugger to other recent players to arrive from NPB.The Last Solo Umpire
In 1923, an umpire had to call a game by himself for the last time in MLB history.What Makes a Good Four-Seamer Good?
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2024 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player. 2024 Top 50 MLB Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.- Prospects
2023 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player. 2023 Top 50 Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.- Prospects
2022 Top 100 Prospects
The FanGraphs prospect team presents their 2022 top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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2024 FanGraphs WAR Update
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Pitch Type Splits
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Positional Splits
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Know Your Environment With Stadium and Weather Splits
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Top Prospects
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2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
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Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Top Prospects
* Imminent Big Leaguers article. All orgs will receive a full list.
2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
1.Mookie Betts | 2.9 |
2.Juan Soto | 2.2 |
3.Gunnar Henderson | 2.1 |
4.Alec Bohm | 2.0 |
5.Jose Altuve | 2.0 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Tanner Houck | 1.6 |
2.Kutter Crawford | 1.5 |
3.George Kirby | 1.4 |
4.Zack Wheeler | 1.4 |
5.Yusei Kikuchi | 1.4 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Mason Miller | 1.1 |
2.Hunter Harvey | 0.9 |
3.Jeff Hoffman | 0.8 |
4.Emmanuel Clase | 0.7 |
5.Clay Holmes | 0.7 |