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Red Sox Spring Clean Coaching Staff Following Disappointing Start
Most mid-season coaching changes don't require a party bus-sized vehicle to haul away the formerly employed.
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Can the Struggling Astros Turn Their Season Around?
Houston is an old team with the worst record in the AL. Its window is closing fast.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 20–26
The Cubs jump into the top 5 in the FanGraphs Power Rankings, while the Mets and Phillies continue to flounder.
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 4/27/26
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 25, 2026
What if the Astros blow it up? Should teams teach bench players to be knuckleballers? What the heck was Austin Warren doing with the bases loaded? And more...
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Starting Pitcher SwStr% Gainers & Decliners -- Apr 28, 2026
FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 6
It was an eventful weekend in free agent acquisitions and waiver pickups, plus the usual RP carnage.
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 5)
Good choices are drying up.
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Can the Struggling Astros Turn Their Season Around?
Houston is an old team with the worst record in the AL. Its window is closing fast.FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 20–26
The Cubs jump into the top 5 in the FanGraphs Power Rankings, while the Mets and Phillies continue to flounder.
The Cubs Have Turned Things Around
A 10-game winning streak has offset their rough start and some notable early injuries.Red Sox Spring Clean Coaching Staff Following Disappointing Start
Most mid-season coaching changes don't require a party bus-sized vehicle to haul away the formerly employed.
Sunday Notes: Nathan Lukes Nearly Walked Away Before Becoming a Blue Jay
Plus Brandon Sproat on his mix, Casey Maze on his second slider, Hao Yu-Lee's debut, identical twin umpires, facts and stats galore, and more,FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 25, 2026
What if the Astros blow it up? Should teams teach bench players to be knuckleballers? What the heck was Austin Warren doing with the bases loaded? And more...
Site NewsFanGraphs Changelog: App Leaderboard Updates and Lab Additions
Plus, improved Closer Depth Charts and more.
The ‘W’ Is for Work in Progress
With a surprisingly potent offense and the worst pitching staff in baseball, the Nationals are certainly extreme. But hey, they’re making progress, nonetheless.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 4/24/26
Your humble prospect impresario is chillin' like a villain back in Tempe, and ready to field with your queries.
Phillies Finally Jettison Taijuan Walker
Getting stinking rich playing for a really good team does not necessarily look like a lot of fun.
ProspectsWashington Nationals Top 41 Prospects
The outgoing regime left Paul Toboni and Co. a relatively full cupboard, but this system is also very volatile.
Site NewsThe Baseball Simulator Now Includes Home Field Advantage
Our plate appearance-level game simulator now accounts for home field advantage.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 4/23/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 28th, 2026
Star-studded board features two of the biggest early season breakouts in Cam Schlittler and Jose Soriano plus recent call-up, Payton Tolle.FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 6
It was an eventful weekend in free agent acquisitions and waiver pickups, plus the usual RP carnage.
Starting Pitcher 2026 Fantasy Rankings Update - April 27th, 2026
My first big update of the year includes a guy skyrocketing more than 80 spots into the Top 25
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 27th, 2026
Plenty of playable arms on a Monday short slate
Roto Riteup: April 27, 2026
Start your week off Rite with the Roto Riteup!
ChatSunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat
Some rookie starters and a bunch of bad "closers" up for grabs.The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1502 – Week 5 FAAB
Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss this week's FAAB!FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 5)
Good choices are drying up.The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1501 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 5
Paul and Justin look at next week's list of 2-start pitchers which is loaded with question marks and potential pitfalls
Mason's Musings: Patience
Patience doesn't come easy, but Justin Mason discusses some of the players he is practicing some patience with and where he learned that from.
Pitcher Playing Time Changes: April 24, 2026
All the latest in pitcher playing time changes over the past week.
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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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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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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 | 2.1 |
| 2.Ben Rice | 1.7 |
| 3.Nico Hoerner | 1.6 |
| 4.Max Muncy | 1.5 |
| 5.Aaron Judge | 1.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cameron Schlittler | 1.7 |
| 2.Max Fried | 1.5 |
| 3.Tarik Skubal | 1.4 |
| 4.Jose Soriano | 1.4 |
| 5.Parker Messick | 1.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 1.0 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 0.9 |
| 3.Antonio Senzatela | 0.7 |
| 4.Riley O'Brien | 0.7 |
| 5.Sean Burke | 0.5 |
