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To Challenge, or Not To Challenge — That Is the Question
What factors are players considering when deciding whether to challenge a pitch, and how are managers and front offices shaping their teams’ ABS strategy?
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Assessing Zac Veen and Six Other Interesting Potential Call-Ups
Szym takes a look at a few of the more fascinating potential call-ups who aren't elite prospects.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 6/19/2026
Join Eric for a prospect chat as he takes a break from training for this year's All Star Celebrity Softball Game.
Salvador Perez's Carrying Tool Is Gone
The end might not be nigh so much as it's already here.
Mailbag
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: June 13, 2026
This week, we answer your questions on 30/30 seasons, the teams with the greatest gap between player WAR and actual team wins, bases-loaded walks, and more...
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Starting Pitcher Chart – June 19th, 2026
It's Miz Day!!
Big Kid Adds (Week 12)
Roto Riteup: June 19, 2026
Let's get ready for the weekend with the Roto Riteup!
Recent Articles
Jackson Chourio's Big Step Forward
The 22-year-old Brewer got a late start to his season due to a fractured metacarpal, but he's made big advances since returning to the lineup.
The Early Shift: Wobbly Is the Head That Wears the Hat
Also, how to burp a baby.- Prospects
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 6/19/2026
Join Eric for a prospect chat as he takes a break from training for this year's All Star Celebrity Softball Game. 
Peyton Gray Has a Good Changeup and an Even Better Backstory
The Texas Rangers reliever had multiple stints in indie ball with the Milwaukee Milkmen.Salvador Perez's Carrying Tool Is Gone
The end might not be nigh so much as it's already here.To Challenge, or Not To Challenge — That Is the Question
What factors are players considering when deciding whether to challenge a pitch, and how are managers and front offices shaping their teams’ ABS strategy?Assessing Zac Veen and Six Other Interesting Potential Call-Ups
Szym takes a look at a few of the more fascinating potential call-ups who aren't elite prospects.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 6/18/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
FanGraphs Feature Focus: RosterResource Coaches Table
FanGraphs' best tool for Remembering Some Guys.
In Detroit, Every Hitter Is in a Pinch
The Tigers’ approach to the bench is simple: We paid for the whole thing, so we might as well use it all.
ProspectsMiami Marlins Top 53 Prospects
Despite misses at the top of the draft and a number of injured pitchers, the Marlins have a good system, marked by depth and upside, and a balanced complement of bats and arms.
One Year Later, the Rafael Devers Blockbuster Doesn't Look So Great
Both the Red Sox and Giants find themselves buried below .500, and the slugger's struggles create long-term concerns for the latter.
The Universe Wants Chandler Simpson To Stay on First Base
He's one of the game's greatest thieves, but events have conspired to keep him honest.
We Should Account For Inherited Runners Better
I adjusted run-scoring numbers to account for the fact that inherited runners count against the pitcher who isn't even in the game anymore, which seems weird.
RotoGraphs
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1517 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 13
Paul and Jason review next week's two-start arms to find some potential gems
Pitcher Playing Time Changes: June 19, 2026
A fortnight of projection changes for pitchers.
Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: June 22–28
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of June 22–28.Roto Riteup: June 19, 2026
Let's get ready for the weekend with the Roto Riteup!Starting Pitcher Chart – June 19th, 2026
It's Miz Day!!
Rookie Check In: Get a Jump Start on These Four Deep-League Starting Pitchers
Should we buy, sell, or hold these four starting pitchers in deep-league keeper and dynasty formats?
In Search of Some Luck
Finding the leagues unluckiest hitters.
Roto Riteup: June 18, 2026
Roto Riteup time, let's rock!
Starting Pitcher Chart – June 18th, 2026
I can see a spot for all but 1 of the 18 pitchers going on Thursday
Mining the News (6/17/26)
A couple power options about to come off the IL.
The Trade Desk: 2 Up, 2 Down
Two players to target in trades and two to consider dealing
Beat the Shift Podcast – Hometown Episode w/ Sara Sanchez
Playing fantasy baseball while rooting for our hometown teams. Plus an extended buy/sell/hold.
Community
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BOOG and the Hall of Fame, Part 1 (Introduction)
Presenting a different metric for evaluating Hall of Fame candidacies. Shape+ v2.0: Isolating Pitch Quality With Relative Physics and Additive Modeling
The updated framework establishes baselines for movement and approach angles, yielding an objective tool to analyze which pitch shapes are harder to hit.Waiting for MLB’s First Billion-Dollar Player
Would you rather have a guaranteed $140 million today or a chance at $1 billion six years from now?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Update: Meg Rowley
A breakdown of Meg Rowley’s ballot for Effectively Wild’s 2025 Preseason Predictions Game.
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Essential Articles
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.
Prospects2024 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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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.
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What we've been up to lately.
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| 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. | 4.5 |
| 2.Pete Crow-Armstrong | 4.2 |
| 3.Yordan Alvarez | 3.6 |
| 4.James Wood | 3.3 |
| 5.Nick Kurtz | 3.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 3.9 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 3.7 |
| 3.Cameron Schlittler | 3.2 |
| 4.Reid Detmers | 2.8 |
| 5.Joe Ryan | 2.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 1.9 |
| 2.Cade Smith | 1.8 |
| 3.Louie Varland | 1.8 |
| 4.Adrian Morejon | 1.3 |
| 5.Jhoan Duran | 1.3 |
