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ZiPS zStats for Hitters at the Midpoint
Checking in on ZiPS' expected stats as we near the traditional start of the second half of the season.
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The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands.
What's Eating Paul Skenes?
The reigning NL Cy Young winner has a 5.36 ERA over his last nine starts. Can he get his rizz back?
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 7/7/26
Come chat about prospects, baseball, the city of Philadelphia, and whatever else may be on your mind.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 4, 2026
We answer your questions on challenging the first pitch of a game, the longest stretches of low Playoff Odds, and a team of Frank Thomases and Luis Aparicios.
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Swing Timing and Miss Distance: 5 Pitchers Giving Hitters Problems
After examining the swing timing and miss distance data, there are several starting pitchers that have pitches making it tough on opposing hitters.
Second Half Expectations from First-Round Busts
What to expect from Gunnar and Tucker from this point on
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 8th, 2026
Plenty of streaming avenues for a full slate Wednesday
Recent Articles
Konnor Griffin Heads Back to IL With Finger Injury
This is a major bummer for the Pirates shortstop, whose career is off to a brilliant, but sputtering start.ZiPS zStats for Hitters at the Midpoint
Checking in on ZiPS' expected stats as we near the traditional start of the second half of the season.- Prospects
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 7/7/26
Come chat about prospects, baseball, the city of Philadelphia, and whatever else may be on your mind. 
The Mets Are Really Missing Antoan Richardson
Turns out a running game coordinator really can help your baserunning.
Juan Soto's Hot Streaks Are Delightful
When Soto is seeing the strike zone well, the numbers almost don't make sense.What's Eating Paul Skenes?
The reigning NL Cy Young winner has a 5.36 ERA over his last nine starts. Can he get his rizz back?
Meet the American League All-Star Pitchers
The AL is (f)aceless for the 2026 All-Star Game.
ChatBen Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 7/6/26
Let's talk baseball and probably US soccer, if I'm being realistic.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: June 29–July 5
The Yankees tumble out of the top five in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
The Early Shift: The Most Disgusting Thing in New York City
And the dumpster ads.
A Sidespinning Up-Shoot Fastball Has Will Warren Thriving in the Yankees Rotation
The Yankees right-hander emerged as mid-rotation starter after earning to trust his low-slot four-seamer.
Sunday Notes: Sean Doolittle is Watching the World Cup, Leeds United in Mind
Plus Skip Schumaker on Wilyer Abreu torching Texas, Daylen Lile on his chase rate, Louis Varland on two-seam usage, remembering George Washington, facts and stats galore, and more.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 4, 2026
We answer your questions on challenging the first pitch of a game, the longest stretches of low Playoff Odds, and a team of Frank Thomases and Luis Aparicios.
RotoGraphs
Swing Timing and Miss Distance: 5 Pitchers Giving Hitters Problems
After examining the swing timing and miss distance data, there are several starting pitchers that have pitches making it tough on opposing hitters.
Mining the News (7/8/26)
Lots of "hopes for return after the All-Star break"Second Half Expectations from First-Round Busts
What to expect from Gunnar and Tucker from this point onStarting Pitcher Chart – July 8th, 2026
Plenty of streaming avenues for a full slate Wednesday
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: July 7, 2026
A new closer, a couple of hot hitting infielders, a veteran DH, and two Tigers pitchers.
The Veto, A Vote By Any Other Name?
Let’s talk about when exactly should a trade be vetoed...
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 7th, 2026
Deep list of streamables includes a doubleheader between STL-MIL
Last 30 Day Starting Pitchers Stuff+ Gainers & Decliners -- Jul 7, 2026
What changes are afoot?
FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 16
Breaking down the most popular free agent and waiver acquisitions of the weekend
New Pitches and Their Impact in 2026
Who's lived up to the preseason new-pitch trope
Ring The Alarm Bells? 16 Starting Pitcher Location+ Decliners
Worry about these names?
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 6th, 2026
Light Monday slate doesn't offer much in the way of streamers
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 15)
A working document over the weekend.
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1521 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 15
Paul and Justin discuss the 2-start pitchers for next, but be careful committing too heavily with All-Star break waiting on the backend
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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The Chicago Cubs are hiring.
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 NewsA New Heat Maps Feature for Members Is Now Active!
Time to learn what a Gaussian distribution is.
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The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands. 
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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Give the dad in your life the gift of FanGraphs.
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.Pete Crow-Armstrong | 5.5 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 4.7 |
| 3.Otto Lopez | 4.3 |
| 4.Yordan Alvarez | 4.0 |
| 5.Kevin McGonigle | 3.9 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 4.4 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 3.8 |
| 3.Cameron Schlittler | 3.6 |
| 4.Dylan Cease | 3.3 |
| 5.Joe Ryan | 3.1 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 2.2 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 2.2 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 1.8 |
| 4.Trevor Megill | 1.7 |
| 5.Dylan Lee | 1.5 |
