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2027 ZiPS Projections: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates fell short in 2026, but still look like a competitive team if they do more with free agency than sign random 37-year-olds to one-year contracts.
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Job Posting: Cincinnati Reds - Baseball Operations Trainee
The Cincinnati Reds are hiring.
2027 ZiPS Projections: Milwaukee Brewers
Through the magic of random lot, I get what will surely be the most erroneous team projection out of the way first.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: November 7, 2026
Answering your questions on where we want to see neutral-site MLB games played, recommendations for books on analytics, ZiPS postseason odds and more.
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Polarizing Early ADP Debates: Third Base
After pick 150, no one seems to agree on where to draft the middle rounds of third basemen.
Mining the News (11/12/26)
I suspect the news will dry up after the GM meetings.
How Sustainable Are 2026’s Three Veteran Overperformers?
Three hitters outperformed their expected stats to put together big seasons in 2026. A look at what changed, and whether it holds for 2027.
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2027 ZiPS Projections: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates fell short in 2026, but still look like a competitive team if they do more with free agency than sign random 37-year-olds to one-year contracts.- Job Posting
Job Posting: Cincinnati Reds - Baseball Operations Trainee
The Cincinnati Reds are hiring. - Job Posting
Job Posting: Cleveland Guardians - 2027 Minor League Hitting Coach
The Cleveland Guardians are hiring. 
ChatRosterResource Chat: November 12, 2026
Jason and Jon are back from hiatus with the first RosterResource chat of the offseason!
ChatDan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 11/12/26
The first offseason Szym chat for what will be a...lengthy...offseason!
ProspectsBack Healthy, Blue Jays Prospect Jake Bloss Is Looking To Regain His Top-100 Form
Now ranked ninth in the Blue Jays system, the right-hander is looking to revisit his pre-surgery success.
Welcome to We Tried Season
Which the Cubs officially kicked off by announcing that they would not be trying where it matters the most.
2027 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Dusty Baker
Despite numerous near-misses and conflicts, Baker ranks among the dugout's giants.
FA SigningThe Tigers Are Pagán the Future of Their Bullpen on This Offseason's First Free Agent Signing
No one would confuse Pagán for Mason Miller, but he consistently runs strikeout rates in the high 20s, gets a ton of popups, and doesn’t give out that cheapies in the form of walks or seeing-eye grounders.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: Offseason 2027 (No. 1–15)
The second half of the Offseason Power Rankings includes the teams with the best projections for 2027.
The Year in Outfield Force Outs
When outfielders get to play like infielders.
Ty France’s Roof Banger: Home Run or Not?
Would the fly ball hit by Ty France at American Family Field in the 2026 NLDS have been a home run had it not hit a roof cable?2027 ZiPS Projections: Milwaukee Brewers
Through the magic of random lot, I get what will surely be the most erroneous team projection out of the way first.
ProspectsToronto Blue Jays Top 38 Prospects
While the top overall prospect here is an infielder, pitching is clearly the strength of a relatively thin Toronto system.
Michael Wacha's Home Run Suppression Field Failed
Way too much digging about Michael Wacha's homer-heavy 2026.
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Polarizing Early ADP Debates: Third Base
After pick 150, no one seems to agree on where to draft the middle rounds of third basemen.Mining the News (11/12/26)
I suspect the news will dry up after the GM meetings.
Early ADP Observations: First Basemen
Making sense of the ADP Top 20 first basemen
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1543 – Live from FPAZ 2026!
Paul, Justin, Joe, and Jason met up in the desert to discuss some 2027 ADP at First Pitch Arizona
Hitters Who Gained $15 of Value in the Second Half of 2026: Part 2
Corbin Young examines six hitters who have produced $15 or more of value in the second half of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Can they sustain their success into 2027?How Sustainable Are 2026’s Three Veteran Overperformers?
Three hitters outperformed their expected stats to put together big seasons in 2026. A look at what changed, and whether it holds for 2027.
Mining the News (11/11/26)
Everyone is getting surgery.
Early Thoughts on NFBC ADP and Steamer Auction Values
In the past couple weeks, Christmas has come early for us fantasy baseball sickos.
No Jump Scare! Postseason Innings Jumps Are Not Actually That Scary
Or at least, they’re not any scarier than any other career high in innings.
Reviewing Fun With Tiny Sample Sizes -- Pitcher Edition 2026
How'd these pitchers perform the rest of the season?
Routes to Hitter Production
Interactive table that helps identify hitters with multiple routes to fantasy production.
Mining the News (11/5/26)
The amount of news has slowed down.
Early ADP Observations: Catchers
Reviewing undervalued and overvalued catchers in early 2027 drafts.
Hitters Who Gained $15 of Value in the Second Half of 2026
Several hitters performed better in the second half compared to the first half of the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
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Would you rather have a guaranteed $140 million today or a chance at $1 billion six years from now?
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Job Posting: Cincinnati Reds - Baseball Operations Trainee
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Job Posting: Cleveland Guardians - 2027 Minor League Hitting Coach
The Cleveland Guardians are hiring. - Job Posting
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The Colorado Rockies are hiring. - Job Posting
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2027 Top 50 Free Agents
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Let's get into the nitty gritty of our new approach to prospect valuation.
ProspectsIntroducing an Updated Method for Prospect Valuation
Our new method for prospect valuation updates previous studies for today's environment.
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The prospect team presents their 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
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Follow the postseason action with like-minded baseball enthusiasts!
Site NewsThe 2026 ZiPS Game-by-Game Postseason Odds Are Live!
The 2026 ZiPS postseason probabilities are now live for your adulation and condemnation.
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 |
Chat ScheduleAll times EST
| 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 |
FANGRAPHS LAB
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 |
Chat ScheduleAll times EST
| 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.Pete Crow-Armstrong | 10.6 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 7.0 |
| 3.Yordan Alvarez | 6.8 |
| 4.Elly De La Cruz | 6.4 |
| 5.Brice Turang | 5.9 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 6.6 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 6.2 |
| 3.Cam Schlittler | 6.2 |
| 4.Chris Sale | 5.8 |
| 5.Jesus Luzardo | 5.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 3.7 |
| 2.Louis Varland | 3.1 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 2.9 |
| 4.Adrian Morejon | 2.8 |
| 5.Cade Smith | 2.6 |
