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How Unlikely Was the Astros’ Combined No-Hitter?
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: May 23, 2026
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How Unlikely Was the Astros’ Combined No-Hitter?
Usually no-hitters involve strikeouts. Or soft contact. Or command. Or an unpredictable pitch mix. Or...FanGraphs Power Rankings: May 18–24
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Are the Cardinals good enough not to sell? How many players have the ability to win MVP? How would the best starters be as closers? Why are the beers so tiny?
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ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 5/22/26
Eric will be chatting live from the scout section at the WCC tournament in Scottsdale.
Geoff Blum Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz
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It's Hip To Be Squared
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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 |
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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. | 3.4 |
| 2.Corbin Carroll | 2.9 |
| 3.Elly De La Cruz | 2.6 |
| 4.Shea Langeliers | 2.4 |
| 5.Yordan Alvarez | 2.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cristopher Sanchez | 2.8 |
| 2.Cameron Schlittler | 2.7 |
| 3.Jacob Misiorowski | 2.6 |
| 4.Davis Martin | 2.3 |
| 5.Dylan Cease | 1.9 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 1.5 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 1.3 |
| 3.Cade Smith | 1.2 |
| 4.Dylan Lee | 1.0 |
| 5.Antonio Senzatela | 0.9 |
