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Who’s the Funniest Player Who Could End up on a Promo Card for a Playoff Series?
These aren’t just any newcomers and nobodies, they’re newcomers and nobodies with panache.
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Introducing FanGraphs MVP
For those who want to support FanGraphs even more.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 9/4/26
Prospect opinions with or without cheese.
The Tigers Have Been Kicked in the Pythagoras
While outscoring their opponents by 47 runs, the Tigers are in danger of making some dubious history.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 29, 2026
This week, we answer your questions on Julio Rodríguez’s hitting, the greatest World Series ever, and if home runs became automatic triples.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – September 4th, 2026
Even with an extra game for a doubleheader, this is one of the thinnest full slates of recos we've seen all year
Roto Riteup: September 4, 2026
Getting you set for the weekend action with the Roto Riteup
Big Kid Adds (Week 23)
A rookie hitter and a couple closer candidates.
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The Texas Rangers are hiring.
The Giants Have Been Way Off BaseRuns
On both sides of the ball, the team's overall performance has been less than the sum of its parts.
It's Been A Bummer Summer In Sacramento
The A's were a popular dark horse pick before the season, but things have not gone according to plan.Who’s the Funniest Player Who Could End up on a Promo Card for a Playoff Series?
These aren’t just any newcomers and nobodies, they’re newcomers and nobodies with panache.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 9/3/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.The Tigers Have Been Kicked in the Pythagoras
While outscoring their opponents by 47 runs, the Tigers are in danger of making some dubious history.
Jake Burger Talks Hitting
The Texas Rangers slugger places pitchers in buckets and tries to be bored in the box.
Come, Sale Away
What a year for guys who wear pants with a 28-inch waist and a 40-inch inseam.
Psst, Position Player Pitching Is Proliferating
Even in the age of 13-man pitching staffs, backup catchers, utility infielders, and others are taking the mound with greater regularity.
WPBL Week Five: The Comeback Qu-Firebells
It's the WPBL recap that dares to ask, What if we just go ahead and let two teams win this week?
The Angels Sell for a Record $4 Billion
Another month, another record high price for a baseball team.
Player of the Week: Not a Joke Award After All
I actually think I owe an apology to whoever gives out the Player of the Week awards; I expected them to be narrative-based and awarded on flimsy grounds. Not so.
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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1536 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 25
Paul and Justin through the 2-start pitchers for next and the options are thin!
Lineup Analysis (9/4/26)
Roster expansion created chaos for a few teams.
Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: September 7–13
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of September 7–13.
Third Time's a Charm?
Evaluating low-rostered starters by how they perform the third time through the orderStarting Pitcher Chart – September 4th, 2026
Even with an extra game for a doubleheader, this is one of the thinnest full slates of recos we've seen all yearRoto Riteup: September 4, 2026
Getting you set for the weekend action with the Roto RiteupThe Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1535 – 2027 Meatball Draft Review Pt. 2
Paul, Justin, and Joe are back to continue discussing the first 2027 draft of the year, this time deep-diving the biggest fallers from this year's Top 40 ADP
Dynasty Due Diligence: September 2026
This series aims to help readers conduct their routine due diligence in their dynasty leagues.
Seven Notable Barrel Rate Fallers Since July
Several notable hitters have been struggling to barrel the ball since July.Big Kid Adds (Week 23)
A rookie hitter and a couple closer candidates.
Roto Riteup: September 3, 2026
All the latest fantasy baseball news in the Roto Riteup
Starting Pitcher Chart – September 3rd, 2026
A short board plus several difficult matchups makes for some tough decisions on Thursday
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: September 2, 2026
Two catchers, an outfielder, a reliever, and a starter.
Mining the News (9/2/26)
News on starters headed to the rotation or bullpen.
Starting Pitcher Chart – September 2nd, 2026
Aces in excellent matchups headline Wednesday's board
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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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Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
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| 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 |
2026 Pre-Trade Deadline Top 100 Update
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| 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 |
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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 |
2026 Pre-Trade Deadline Top 100 Update
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 | 9.4 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 6.3 |
| 3.Yordan Alvarez | 5.9 |
| 4.Dillon Dingler | 4.9 |
| 5.Ezequiel Duran | 4.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cristopher Sanchez | 5.7 |
| 2.Jacob Misiorowski | 5.6 |
| 3.Dylan Cease | 5.4 |
| 4.Cameron Schlittler | 5.4 |
| 5.Chris Sale | 5.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 3.1 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 2.8 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 2.5 |
| 4.Trevor Megill | 2.3 |
| 5.Adrian Morejon | 2.3 |
