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Washington Nationals Top 41 Prospects
The outgoing regime left Paul Toboni and Co. a relatively full cupboard, but this system is also very volatile.
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Eric 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.
Crochet's Struggles Are Just the Start of Boston's Problems
The team's rotation was projected to be the majors best, but instead it's ranked among the worst — and that's been just one trouble spot.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 18, 2026
In this alternate-universe themed mailbag, we answer your hypothetical questions about Mookie Betts, Bill Veeck, and Gac Zallen. Plus, a look at grand slams.
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Big Kid Adds (Week 4)
Pitching staffs are far from settled.
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 24th, 2026
A handful of aces headline Friday's slated, including Paul Skenes in the Lone Star State
Roto Riteup: April 24, 2026
Giddyup for the weekend and the Roto Riteup
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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.- Prospects
Eric 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
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Washington Nationals Top 41 Prospects
The outgoing regime left Paul Toboni and Co. a relatively full cupboard, but this system is also very volatile. 
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ChatRosterResource Chat - 4/23/26
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Nico Hoerner Pulls off One of the Oldest Tricks in the Book
The Cubs second baseman has powered up at the plate by lifting and pulling the ball a little more often.
Riley O'Brien, Best of Both Worlds
Get your strikeout pitcher out of my groundball pitcher!
The Phillies Need Help. Jesús Luzardo Needs an Exorcism.
Luzardo’s stuff looks better than ever. How in the heck is he running a 6.91 ERA?
FA SigningSan Diego Buttresses Rickety Rotation With Lucas Giolito
Fighting with the Dodgers for the best record in baseball, the Padres signed the best free agent replacement for the injured Nick Pivetta.
Jeremiah Jackson Is Getting His Hacks In
The Orioles utility infielder was the last qualified batter to draw a walk in 2026. What's fueling his hot start?
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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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Pitching staffs are far from settled.
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 23rd, 2026
Kind of a studs and duds type day on a short slate Thursday
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A trip around the Major Leagues on an exciting Wednesday
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Only a few studs highlighting Wednesday's board so we could see some scoring across the league
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Ottoneu Hot Right Now: April 21, 2026
An interim closer, a couple of infielders, a post-hype outfield prospect, and Antonio Senzatela?!
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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
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cameron Schlittler | 1.7 |
| 2.Jose Soriano | 1.4 |
| 3.Tarik Skubal | 1.4 |
| 4.Tyler Glasnow | 1.3 |
| 5.Bryan Woo | 1.2 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 1.0 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 0.8 |
| 3.Antonio Senzatela | 0.7 |
| 4.Riley O'Brien | 0.7 |
| 5.Jhoan Duran | 0.5 |
