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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: September 13, 2025
In this week’s mailbag, we discuss the worst pitcher ever and the most-extreme platoon hitter ever, Tarik Skubal, and more.
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It's so small. But not as small as it was yesterday.
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There are fewer mistakes in the postseason. If you wait for a pitcher to beat himself, you might wait so long you end up on the golf course.
Tongmorrow Comes Today
When you can throw hard, with a lot of rise and a little cut, hitters will tie themselves in knots.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: September 13, 2025
In this week’s mailbag, we discuss the worst pitcher ever and the most-extreme platoon hitter ever, Tarik Skubal, and more.
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OOPSY's Top 60 Prospects, Final 2025 Update
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Starting Pitcher Chart – September 12th-14th, 2025
A full weekend board
Mining the News (9/12/25)
Lots of news about lingering injuries.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: September 13, 2025
In this week’s mailbag, we discuss the worst pitcher ever and the most-extreme platoon hitter ever, Tarik Skubal, and more.Mind the WAR Gap
It's so small. But not as small as it was yesterday.
Mookie Betts May Salvage His Season Yet
Though his move to shortstop has been a success, only recently did the 32-year-old superstar shake out of a season-long slump.Tongmorrow Comes Today
When you can throw hard, with a lot of rise and a little cut, hitters will tie themselves in knots.
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The St. Louis Cardinals are hiring.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 9/11/25
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, the upcoming offseason, and more.
Let's Imagine a Different Coby Mayo
Coby Mayo's rookie season has been a slog, but that doesn't mean he can't turn it around.
What Will the Brewers Do If There's No MeatWaste?
There are fewer mistakes in the postseason. If you wait for a pitcher to beat himself, you might wait so long you end up on the golf course.
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Coming from a crossfire delivery, the right-hander's slider is difficult to square up — and so are his other pitches.
The New Cody Bellinger Has Been Here for a While Now
The former MVP has made several adjustments this first season, his first with the Yankees, but his resurgence shouldn't come as a surprise.
Tuesday Ended Early for the Athletics
Connelly Early dominated the A's in his major league debut, and Szym digs the Red Sox being aggressive with their pitching prospects.
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Lots of news about lingering injuries.
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Beat the Shift Podcast – Last Two Weeks Episode w/ Lauren Auerbach
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Starting Pitcher Chart – September 11th, 2025
Thursday's short slate is laced with risk as only a few of my Top 50 SPs are slated to throw
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Top Prospects
AL
| BAL | CHW | ATH |
| BOS | CLE | HOU |
| NYY | DET | LAA |
| TBR | KCR | SEA |
| TOR | MIN | TEX |
NL
| ATL | CHC | ARI |
| MIA | CIN | COL |
| NYM | MIL | LAD |
| PHI | PIT | SDP |
| WSN | STL | SFG |
ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 12 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 12 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Top Prospects
AL
| BAL | CHW | ATH |
| BOS | CLE | HOU |
| NYY | DET | LAA |
| TBR | KCR | SEA |
| TOR | MIN | TEX |
NL
| ATL | CHC | ARI |
| MIA | CIN | COL |
| NYM | MIL | LAD |
| PHI | PIT | SDP |
| WSN | STL | SFG |
ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 12 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 12 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Aaron Judge | 8.4 |
| 2.Cal Raleigh | 7.7 |
| 3.Bobby Witt Jr. | 7.0 |
| 4.Trea Turner | 6.7 |
| 5.Shohei Ohtani | 6.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Tarik Skubal | 6.2 |
| 2.Paul Skenes | 6.2 |
| 3.Cristopher Sanchez | 5.7 |
| 4.Garrett Crochet | 5.4 |
| 5.Jesus Luzardo | 4.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Aroldis Chapman | 2.5 |
| 2.Cade Smith | 2.4 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 2.3 |
| 4.Bryan Abreu | 2.2 |
| 5.David Bednar | 2.0 |
