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In a thrilling conclusion to a thrilling inaugural season, Los Angeles outlasted San Francisco in a WPBL championship series that went the distance.
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The Brewers Should Give Kyle Harrison a Playoff Shot
Milwaukee has a tough choice to make. There's no right answer, but I'd take the higher-upside option.
Yankees Face Judge Dread
This lineup looks concerningly pedestrian without Judge. If you aren’t already a FanGraphs Member, please consider becoming one; it’s the only way to get trenchant original analysis like this.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: September 19, 2026
Answering your questions on the highest walk-offs-to-WAR ratios in MLB history, a bonkers idea to get rid of batting lineups, and the shortest maximum winning streak for a team with the best record.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – September 23rd, 2026
Deep group of considerations for Wednesday despite some tough matchups
Roto Riteup: September 23, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!
September Dynasty Rankings: Biggest Risers
Detailing the top risers in the latest run of the RotoGraphs Dynasty Ranking model
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The Weakest Positions on the Remaining American League Contenders
Rounding up some sore spots — figuratively and literally — on Junior Circuit teams as they eye the postseason.Queens Crowned Baseball Royalty, Beat Firebells in WPBL Championship
In a thrilling conclusion to a thrilling inaugural season, Los Angeles outlasted San Francisco in a WPBL championship series that went the distance.Yankees Face Judge Dread
This lineup looks concerningly pedestrian without Judge. If you aren’t already a FanGraphs Member, please consider becoming one; it’s the only way to get trenchant original analysis like this.The Brewers Should Give Kyle Harrison a Playoff Shot
Milwaukee has a tough choice to make. There's no right answer, but I'd take the higher-upside option.
ProspectsBrendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 9/22/26
Come chat about baseball, prospects, the Sixth Austro-Turkish War, or whatever else is on your mind.
Ron Coomer Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz
Now a broadcast analyst with the Cubs, Coomer recalls Scott Karl and a few other pitchers he faced in his playing days.
Chase Meidroth Is Swinging Even Softer and Carrying a Bigger Stick
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When Will the Angels Be Competitive Again?
The road to contention is likely to be a long, relatively unpleasant journey for the Angels.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: September 14–20
The Brewers and Rays separate themselves from the pack in the final regular season power rankings.
Untying the Tiebreaker Scenarios, One More Time
No matter how hard we stare at it, this won't turn into Team Entropy-level fun.
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Off-Peak MVP Season
Witt could win his first MVP in the third-best season of his career.
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Pitchers Who Gain $10 or More of Value
Several starting pitchers have outperformed their projected value. Can we trust them heading into the 2027 fantasy baseball season?
Today's Comps for Tomorrow's Aces: Part 3
With a smile sweeter than a Toll House cookie...
Crowdsourcing: Hitters Who Played Through an Injury
Thanks for input.Starting Pitcher Chart – September 23rd, 2026
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Last-Minute Pitchers to Add in Ottoneu
12 starters to consider adding to your Ottoneu roster ahead of the final weekend of the regular season.
Request for Help: 2026 Initial Closers
I could use a little help before the final report.
Final Week Short-Side Platoon Beneficiaries
Your sneaky final week deep league pickups.
Starting Pitcher Chart – September 22nd, 2026
This entire week is a minefield as we just don't know how long *anyone* will throw in what could be their final start of the year
Starting Pitcher Write-Ups – September 21st, 2026
Just 3 games and not many options to consider today.
FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 27
Reviewing the final FAAB period of the season
Starting Pitcher Chart – September 20th, 2026
Not too many locks out there for Sunday, so be careful with your streaming choices
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The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
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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 ScheduleAll times EDT
| 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 On hiatus, will return after WS |
| 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 |
2026 Pre-Trade Deadline Top 100 Update
ZiPS Projections
Chat ScheduleAll times EDT
| 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 On hiatus, will return after WS |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Pete Crow-Armstrong | 10.6 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 6.7 |
| 3.Elly De La Cruz | 6.5 |
| 4.Yordan Alvarez | 6.5 |
| 5.Otto Lopez | 5.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 6.5 |
| 2.Cameron Schlittler | 6.1 |
| 3.Cristopher Sanchez | 6.0 |
| 4.Chris Sale | 5.7 |
| 5.Jesus Luzardo | 5.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 3.7 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 3.0 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 2.8 |
| 4.Adrian Morejon | 2.7 |
| 5.Cade Smith | 2.4 |
