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CJ Abrams Is Taking Over At the Plate
After a slight mechanical adjustment, the Nats shortstop is crushing everything in sight.
How Do You Illustrate Rays of the Sun?
This is the story of how Tampa Bay got the most interesting part of its logo.
The Astros Are Rapidly Digging Their Hole Deeper and Deeper
Houston is still a potentially dangerous team, but the calendar gets shorter every day.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 25th, 2024
Several premium arms throwing Thursday makes for mostly easy decisions
Roto Riteup: April 24, 2024
Get over Hump Day with the Roto Riteup!
Big Kid Adds (Week 4)
Some nice popup starters.
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What is this undersized, line drive-hitting first baseman, this Millennial Mientkewicz, doing near the top of a whomps per whiff leaderboard?CJ Abrams Is Taking Over At the Plate
After a slight mechanical adjustment, the Nats shortstop is crushing everything in sight.How Do You Illustrate Rays of the Sun?
This is the story of how Tampa Bay got the most interesting part of its logo.Top of the Order: The Tigers Are Pitching Their Way to Relevance
Detroit is winning on the backs of its pitchers. Plus, Daulton Varsho’s adjustments and the end of a heat streak.The Dodgers Are Struggling Out of the Gate — Again
Even with a club record payroll, they don't look like a powerhouse... yet.Allow Me To Convince You To Believe in Reed Garrett
It’s pop-up reliever season, but sometimes something that glitters IS gold.Huntering the Most Dangerous Game
He's doing everything you could ask from a pitcher.The Deconstructed Hitter
This is the story of the batter-shaped pitching aid that’s seemingly in every bullpen in America.An Early Look at Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell
Montgomery’s first start of 2024 came opposite Snell. Here’s what that matchup revealed about where they stand after signing late.The Astros Are Rapidly Digging Their Hole Deeper and Deeper
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Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 4/22/24
I'm quickly running out of time to say "calm down, it's only April", but don't worry, I'm sure I can come up with some synonyms this week. Whomps per Whiff, Early 2024 Edition
The best hitters in baseball figure heavily on this year's whomps per whiff leaderboard, but a few upstarts are crashing the party as well.FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 15–21
The Pirates cooled off last week while the Mets and Mariners climbed up the FanGraphs Power Rankings.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 25th, 2024
Several premium arms throwing Thursday makes for mostly easy decisionsBig Kid Adds (Week 4)
Some nice popup starters.Ottoneu Hot Right Now: April 24, 2024
A look at the guys tearing up Ottoneu.Roto Riteup: April 24, 2024
Get over Hump Day with the Roto Riteup!Starting Pitcher Chart – April 24th, 2024
Lots of opportunity on Wednesday's slate, though not without a proper dose of risk... choose wisely out there!Caution: Your Starting Pitcher Has Been Flagged
Simple models can be effective too, you know? Introducing the PINE (Pitchers In Need of Extraction) model.Ottoneu Drip: Finding Under-rostered Pitchers
Finding under-rostered pitchers you should consider adding to your Ottoneu roster as the season starts up.Starting Pitcher ERA vs xERA -- Apr 23, 2024
Buying and selling these pitchersStarting Pitcher Chart – April 23rd, 2024
Jared delivers another gem while Tuesday's slate brings some interesting opportunities
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How Does Seiya Suzuki Stack Up?
Comparing the Japanese slugger to other recent players to arrive from NPB.The Last Solo Umpire
In 1923, an umpire had to call a game by himself for the last time in MLB history.What Makes a Good Four-Seamer Good?
A fine look at which parts of the four-seam fastball are most important to success.
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2024 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player. 2024 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.- Prospects
2023 Top 100 Prospects
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2022 Top 100 Prospects
The FanGraphs prospect team presents their 2022 top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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2024 FanGraphs WAR Update
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Pitch Type Splits
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2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
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Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Top Prospects
* Imminent Big Leaguers article. All orgs will receive a full list.
2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
1.Mookie Betts | 1.9 |
2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.6 |
3.Shohei Ohtani | 1.6 |
4.Juan Soto | 1.6 |
5.Jose Altuve | 1.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Kutter Crawford | 1.1 |
2.Zack Wheeler | 1.1 |
3.Tanner Houck | 1.1 |
4.Ranger Suarez | 1.1 |
5.Sonny Gray | 1.0 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Hunter Harvey | 0.8 |
2.Mason Miller | 0.7 |
3.Craig Kimbrel | 0.6 |
4.Reed Garrett | 0.6 |
5.Emmanuel Clase | 0.5 |