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Move Over, Wrigley: Steinbrenner Field Has the Majors' Wildest Wind
One of the majors' newest ballparks is also one of its weirdest.
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The State of FanGraphs 2025
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Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 4/3/25
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Post-Spring Training Top 100 Prospects Update
With minor league camp coming to a close and extended spring training on the horizon, an update on the Top 100.
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Mining Jeff's Thoughts
Quick look at several pitchers and a pair of Rays outfielders.
Big Kid Adds (Week 1)
Mainly boring accumulators.
Paul Sporer's Baseball Chat - April 2nd, 2025
Get your questions answered by Paul!
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ExtensionKetel Marte Re-Re-Ups In Arizona
As it was, so it shall be: Ketel Marte is staying with the Diamondbacks for a long time to come.
ExtensionRed Sox Sign .400 Hitter to Long-Term Extension
As he completes a torrid first week in the majors, Kristian Campbell is the latest Red Sox youngster to ink a big contract.
Highlighting Some of the Best Defensive Plays of Opening Week
There has already been an array of fantastic fielding to appreciate so far this season.
ExtensionJackson Merrill Gets Rich as Heck
This contract is a bargain for the Padres if Merrill improves not one iota for the rest of his career, and it’ll be more than livable even if he regresses significantly.Move Over, Wrigley: Steinbrenner Field Has the Majors' Wildest Wind
One of the majors' newest ballparks is also one of its weirdest.- Site News
The State of FanGraphs 2025
With the new season underway, an update on where the site stands. 
Are The Brewers Going To Be Okay?
Tricky one here for Betteridge's Law of Headlines - a 'no' would be pretty unexpected, right?
Torpedo Bats in Acquisition
A Bronx bombardment exploded torpedo bats into the public consciousness on Saturday. They could be just the beginning of a trend toward hyper-specialized bats.
Kyle Tucker’s Walk Year Is Off to a Strong Start
The Cubs' new right fielder — and the potential head of the 2025–26 free agent class — has homered in four straight games.
A Refusal To Mourn the Retirement, by Podcast, of a Pitcher in St. Louis
In a sports culture that values the sleek, the flashy, the new, Lynn was husky and hirsute and as reliable as a KitchenAid stand mixer.
Ian Happ Addresses His 2017 FanGraphs Scouting Report
The Chicago Cubs outfielder had a promising bat and questions about his defensive home.
ExtensionThe Red Sox Hook Crochet With a Six-Year Extension
Boston wasted no time in signing its new ace to a long-term deal at a relatively affordable rate.
The White Sox Rotation Has Put Up (Mostly) Zeroes So Far
After Chicago lost a record 121 games and then traded its ace, its starters are on an unlikely run.
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Mining Jeff's Thoughts
Quick look at several pitchers and a pair of Rays outfielders.
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1396 – Unsettled Closer Situations
Paul and Joe discuss some recent news including Profar's suspension and Bednar's demotion before diving into a series of other unsettled closer situations around the league
Roto Riteup: April 2 2025
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 2nd, 2025
Tons of great arms for Wednesday with 2/3rds of the board recommended across the boardBig Kid Adds (Week 1)
Mainly boring accumulators.
Ottoneu Drip: Finding Under-rostered Pitchers: April 1, 2025
Finding under-rostered pitchers you should consider adding to your Ottoneu roster as the season starts up.
Early 2025 Hitter maxEV Gainers
Imminent power spikes?
Roto Riteup: April 1, 2025
No April Fools Day jokes here. It is just the Roto Riteup!
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The 2025 Free Agent Class Earned 10.4% More Than We Thought
The FanGraphs free agent crowdsource predictions exercise is a good test of the “wisdom of the crowd” theory. Let’s see how wise this crowd turned out to be.Joint Model of the WAR Aging Curve
Instead of just looking at how players age or at who stays in the league, we’re considering both at the same time, giving us a more complete picture of aging.It’s Time To Buy Into Cristopher Sánchez
The Phillies lefty has been one of the most dependable starters in baseball the last two seasons. Let’s dig into what makes him so successful.Does Consistent Messaging Impact Pitcher Performance?
Is there a link between organizational consistency and performance relative to projections?
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Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
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Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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The State of FanGraphs 2025
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Site NewsWe've Got College Data!
Division I college data is updated daily, and is available going back to 2021.
Site NewsThe 2025 Playoff Odds Are Here!
Which teams will still be playing come October? Our playoff odds offer one answer.
Site News2025 SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards: Voting Now Open!
Voting is open through 11:59 p.m. MST on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Site NewsIntroducing New Steamer Split Projections and More!
FanGraphs Members can now access a host of new Steamer projections, as well as historical ZiPS projections.
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 |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
| Fri | 2 PM | RosterResource |
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 |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
| Fri | 2 PM | RosterResource |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Kyle Tucker | 0.9 |
| 2.Will Smith | 0.7 |
| 3.Ivan Herrera | 0.6 |
| 4.Aaron Judge | 0.6 |
| 5.Wilyer Abreu | 0.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Nathan Eovaldi | 0.7 |
| 2.Paul Skenes | 0.6 |
| 3.Kyle Freeland | 0.6 |
| 4.Logan Gilbert | 0.6 |
| 5.Garrett Crochet | 0.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Chris Martin | 0.3 |
| 2.Ryan Helsley | 0.3 |
| 3.Randy Rodriguez | 0.3 |
| 4.Kirby Yates | 0.3 |
| 5.Ryan Borucki | 0.2 |
