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Let Me Upgrade You: Small Improvements With Big Playoff Implications
Which big league teams could most use a glow-up at their weakest position? I ran the numbers.
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Alejandro Kirk Fractures Thumb in Week of Notable Injuries
Alejandro Kirk is the latest Blue Jay to hit the injured list. The team began missing him immediately.
Jo Adell Gets Robbed
The Angels right fielder robbed three solo home runs on Saturday in a 1-0 win. What is that worth?
FanGraphs Power Rankings: March 25–April 5
Hot starts have helped the Pirates and Brewers rise up the FanGraphs power rankings early this season.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 4, 2026
We answer your questions on the World Series teams with the most and least WAR on their rosters, the dropped third strike rule, and players with the same name.
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Taking Advantage of the Ottoneu/FanGraphs Leaderboards
Level up your Ottoneu game by using integrated leaderboards.
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 2)
Lots of movers, little talent.
Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat
The injuries are starting to pile in.
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Alejandro Kirk Fractures Thumb in Week of Notable Injuries
Alejandro Kirk is the latest Blue Jay to hit the injured list. The team began missing him immediately.
Opposing Hitters Are Watching Michael Soroka, and So Can You!
“Gee, Michael Soroka has been pretty good,” is the kind of statement that tells you more about the calendar than Soroka himself, but the point remains.
ChatBen Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 4/6/26
A week and a half down - sounds like time for some too-hot takes from you guys and some milquetoast "it's early" responses from me. Let's do it!Let Me Upgrade You: Small Improvements With Big Playoff Implications
Which big league teams could most use a glow-up at their weakest position? I ran the numbers.FanGraphs Power Rankings: March 25–April 5
Hot starts have helped the Pirates and Brewers rise up the FanGraphs power rankings early this season.Jo Adell Gets Robbed
The Angels right fielder robbed three solo home runs on Saturday in a 1-0 win. What is that worth?
Sunday Notes: Mason Miller Threw a Changeup; Make That Three Changeups
Plus Fernando Tatis Jr on not changing, Craig Stammen on expected numbers, Justin Steele on watching like a fan, Danny Coulombe on the pitch clock and ABS, facts and stats galore, and more.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 4, 2026
We answer your questions on the World Series teams with the most and least WAR on their rosters, the dropped third strike rule, and players with the same name.
Yes, Pennants Can Be Lost in April
April may be a small sample compared to a full season, but small sample sizes can have large consequences.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 4/3/2026
Join Eric as he starts a scouting run that will encompass most of April, starting in rainy Pennsylvania.
Mike Trout Goes for a Walk
Trout is off to one of the strangest hot starts of his career.
On Second Thought, Let's Call Konnor Griffin Up After All
This is a franchise player; I’ve zoomed out because I expect that when all is said and done, you will be able to see his impact from space.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 4/2/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
Sal Stewart Has Leveled Up
The new Reds first baseman is showing signs of emerging as a true offensive force.
All Gas, No Aim: Bubba Chandler Is Amped
Chandler's elite stuff was on full display in his first start of 2026. So, too, was his scattershot command.
Help Us, Andrew Painter, My People Cry Out for Salvation!
It doesn’t matter how calm a rookie pitcher is if he’s throwing slop and getting shelled. So let’s check Painter’s stuff and results.
RotoGraphs
Taking Advantage of the Ottoneu/FanGraphs Leaderboards
Level up your Ottoneu game by using integrated leaderboards.
Starting Pitcher Fastball Velocity Gainers & Decliners -- Apr 6, 2026
Who's throwing harder and softer?
Roto Riteup: April 6, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your week off Rite!
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 6th, 2026
Deep Monday board to start off a heavy volume week that has every team playing at least 6 and several getting a full 7FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 2)
Lots of movers, little talent.
Roto Riteup: April 5, 2026
Jo Adell, are you for real??
Roto Riteup: April 4, 2026
Come for the debut, stick around for all the guys getting hurt.
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1492 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 2
Paul and Justin go through a robust 2-start board for week 2
Lineup Analysis (4/3/26)
Everyone is in a platoon.
Mason's Musings: Getting Through The Fog
Fantasy baseball is sometimes more than just a game
Orrico’s Observations: Be Patient, It’s A Long Season!
Patience is a virtue, even in fantasy baseball.
Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: April 6–12
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of April 6–12.
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 3rd, 2026
Day games on a Friday is always fun as a handful of teams get their home opener to start the weekend!
Roto Riteup: April 3, 2026
Kids, wake up! It's Konnor Griffin Day!
Community
Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Update: Meg Rowley
A breakdown of Meg Rowley’s ballot for Effectively Wild’s 2025 Preseason Predictions Game.Utility in a Pinch: Does Versatility Bring an Offensive Benefit?
Does defensive versatility allow teams to use pinch-hitters more frequently, and if so, does it lead to more wins?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Game Update: Ben Clemens
An update of the Effectively Wild 2025 Preseason Predictions Game, focusing on the ballot of Ben Clemens.The Launch Angle Revolution May Save Lives
Batters are hitting the ball harder than ever. Are pitchers more at risk from dangerous comebackers because of it?
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Prospects2026 Top 100 Prospects
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.
Prospects2025 Top 100 Prospects
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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Site NewsMore Stats: ABS Strike Zone, Arm Angles, Spin Rate
We've added new metrics to the player pages and leaderboards related to the ABS challenge system, pitcher arm angles by pitch type, and spin rates by pitch type.
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Introducing OOPSY peak projections, which are now available to FanGraphs Members for all minor and major league players.
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Everything from bat speed to attack angle is now on the FanGraphs player pages and leaderboards.
Site NewsRosterResource Now Has More Detailed Contract Info!
Another glow-up for the RosterResource payroll pages.
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.Yordan Alvarez | 1.1 |
| 2.Wilyer Abreu | 0.9 |
| 3.Andy Pages | 0.9 |
| 4.Joey Wiemer | 0.8 |
| 5.Ben Rice | 0.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cameron Schlittler | 0.7 |
| 2.Kevin Gausman | 0.6 |
| 3.Bryan Woo | 0.6 |
| 4.Sandy Alcantara | 0.6 |
| 5.Joe Boyle | 0.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 0.4 |
| 2.Jhoan Duran | 0.4 |
| 3.Jimmy Herget | 0.3 |
| 4.Sean Burke | 0.3 |
| 5.Graham Ashcraft | 0.3 |
