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San Francisco Giants Top 50 Prospects
This system is in pretty good shape, with five Top 100 prospects, an international group that is firing on all cylinders, and a knack for finding quality small-dollar signings.
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The Father's Day FanGraphs Merch Order Deadline Is June 12!
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We Are Closer to the End Than the Beginning
Signing a contract like this is to a baseball player what building a pyramid was to an ancient pharaoh: You’re going to accumulate tons of treasure and have it — along with everyone in arm’s reach — buried with you.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 6/5/26
Bring your stopwatch and notebook to our prospect analyst's weekly office hours.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: May 30, 2026
We answer your questions on baseball without Tommy John surgery, the most overlooked MVP-caliber seasons, and the benefits of throwing first-pitch strikes.
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Big Kid Adds (Week 10)
Where did everyone go?
Starting Pitcher 2026 Fantasy Rankings Update #2 – June 5th, 2026
My latest rankings update sees a lot of movement throughout!
Three Starting Pitchers Who Gained Stuff and Command
These three starting pitchers are breaking out with better stuff and command grades.
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Glizzy Glory on Weenie Weekend
My friend and I ran the Brooklyn Cyclones' first annual Hot Dog Jog on Sunday. The race was less a feat of endurance than a test of intestinal fortitude.
Tough Break: Aaron Judge Will Miss Time With a Stress Fracture in a Rib
It took a few days, but the Yankees finally have some clarity on the three-time AL MVP's recent shoulder discomfort, and perhaps his slump.
Site NewsIntroducing Pitcher Game Cards
The Pitcher Game Cards are designed to provide a detailed, game-level snapshot of every pitcher who appears in a game.- Prospects
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 6/5/26
Bring your stopwatch and notebook to our prospect analyst's weekly office hours. 
The Early Shift: I Can’t Believe I Have To Do This
With deepest apologies to C. Trent Rosecrans.We Are Closer to the End Than the Beginning
Signing a contract like this is to a baseball player what building a pyramid was to an ancient pharaoh: You’re going to accumulate tons of treasure and have it — along with everyone in arm’s reach — buried with you.- Prospects
San Francisco Giants Top 50 Prospects
This system is in pretty good shape, with five Top 100 prospects, an international group that is firing on all cylinders, and a knack for finding quality small-dollar signings. 
FanGraphs Feature Focus: RosterResource Probable Pitchers
One of our longest-tenured RosterResource pages has gotten a recent glow-up.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 6/4/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
Louis Varland Is More Than Just Available
Varland took a circuitous route to excellence, but make no mistake, he's excellent now.
Reid Detmers Commands His Fate
The Angels lefty has moved out of the bullpen and into the top of the starting pitcher rankings.
Meet the Less-Vaultin' Daulton Varsho
Daulton Varsho has a brand new swing and some concerning defensive metrics.
Dylan Dodd Throws a Sinker That Moves Like a Four-Seamer
The Atlanta Braves southpaw is a pronator whose best pitch has unusual characteristics.
Turns Out Adley Rutschman Is OK After All
Rutschman is no longer hitting like someone who’s either exhausted, playing through a core injury, or both.- Site News
The Father's Day FanGraphs Merch Order Deadline Is June 12!
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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1512 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 11
Paul and Justin discuss Aaron Judge's injury and if he's cuttable in non-IL league before diving into the 2-start pitchers for next weekStarting Pitcher 2026 Fantasy Rankings Update #2 – June 5th, 2026
My latest rankings update sees a lot of movement throughout!
Lineup Analysis (6/5/26)
Tag, you're it.
Balancing an OPL Roster
Thinking about how to optimize an OPL roster using past results.
Rookie Check In: Four More Starting Pitchers to Buy, Sell, or Hold
Payton Tolle has been one of the best rookie starting pitchers, but why? We'll examine three other rookie starting pitchers to decide whether to buy, sell or hold.
Mason's Musings: A Drive Into Deep Left Field
Nick Castellanos was DFA'd this week, but his legacy will live forever!
Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: June 8–14
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of June 8–14.
Charting the 2026 Rookie Pitching Class: Part 1
The 2026 rookie pitching class so far, ranked and visualised.
Starting Pitcher Chart – June 5th, 2026
A deep board of streamable options starts off the weekend!
Roto Riteup: June 5, 2026
Wheelin' and dealin' on the latest Roto RiteupBig Kid Adds (Week 10)
Where did everyone go?
ProspectsDynasty Due Diligence: Early June 2026
This series aims to help readers conduct their routine due diligence in their dynasty leagues.
Mayday, Mayday! Sorting Biggest ERA Jumps
A few buy lows, a few sell highs, and a few bye byes.
Starting Pitcher Chart – June 4th, 2026
Some stud spillover from yesterday plus a pack of risky-but-intriguing streamersThree Starting Pitchers Who Gained Stuff and Command
These three starting pitchers are breaking out with better stuff and command grades.
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Presenting a different metric for evaluating Hall of Fame candidacies. Shape+ v2.0: Isolating Pitch Quality With Relative Physics and Additive Modeling
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The prospect team presents their 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
2026 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.
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Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
2025 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.
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Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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Introducing Pitcher Game Cards
The Pitcher Game Cards are designed to provide a detailed, game-level snapshot of every pitcher who appears in a game. - Site News
The Father's Day FanGraphs Merch Order Deadline Is June 12!
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Site NewsFanGraphs Changelog: Prospects Are Now in the App and RosterResource Additions
What we've been up to lately.
Site NewsMore FanGraphs Simulation Features: Historical Players, Park Factors and More!
More features you asked for and some you didn't know you wanted!
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 |
| Tue | 2 PM | Brendan Gawlowski |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
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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 |
| Tue | 2 PM | Brendan Gawlowski |
| 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.Bobby Witt Jr. | 3.8 |
| 2.Yordan Alvarez | 3.1 |
| 3.Corbin Carroll | 2.8 |
| 4.Elly De La Cruz | 2.7 |
| 5.Andy Pages | 2.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cristopher Sanchez | 3.6 |
| 2.Jacob Misiorowski | 3.0 |
| 3.Cameron Schlittler | 2.8 |
| 4.Davis Martin | 2.6 |
| 5.Paul Skenes | 2.2 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Louie Varland | 1.5 |
| 2.Cade Smith | 1.5 |
| 3.Mason Miller | 1.5 |
| 4.Grant Taylor | 1.1 |
| 5.Jhoan Duran | 1.0 |
