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The Yankees Rotation Has Stepped Up in Gerrit Cole's Absence
The reigning AL Cy Young winner has reached a rehab milestone amid a strong stretch by his fellow starters.
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The State of FanGraphs 2024
With Opening Day around the corner, an update on where the site stands.
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The Cardinals Look Cooked
St. Louis is underperforming and its farm system is uninspiring. Where does this typically steady organization go from here?
A Top 100 Prospects Update
After about a month and a half of minor league play, it's a reasonable time for a Top 100 update, albeit one with a relatively light touch.
Shohei Ohtani’s Threshold Moment With the Angels
The Angels prove there's more to winning baseball games than simply having good players.
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Big Kid Adds (Week 8)
All hitters but two pitchers.
Paul Sporer's Baseball Chat - May 22nd, 2024
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Starting Pitcher Chart – May 22nd, 2024
Plus a look at the early returns on 12-team waiver pickups in April
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The Yankees Rotation Has Stepped Up in Gerrit Cole's Absence
The reigning AL Cy Young winner has reached a rehab milestone amid a strong stretch by his fellow starters.Kevin Kelly Is a Tampa Bay Find With a ‘Unique Look’
The Rule 5 right-hander has thrived out of the Rays bullpen the past two seasons.Shohei Ohtani’s Threshold Moment With the Angels
The Angels prove there's more to winning baseball games than simply having good players.The Cardinals Look Cooked
St. Louis is underperforming and its farm system is uninspiring. Where does this typically steady organization go from here?Streak. Don't Walk.
John Means has a chance to do something unusual in his start on Wednesday against the Cardinals.- Prospects
A Top 100 Prospects Update
After about a month and a half of minor league play, it's a reasonable time for a Top 100 update, albeit one with a relatively light touch. Chris Sale Is Dominant Once More
After years of limited availability and diminished effectiveness, he's pitching like an ace again.Edwin Díaz Isn't Fully Back Yet
Don't put your head in the sand and pretend that nothing is wrong, Mets fans. Díaz clearly isn't back to full health after missing the entire 2023 season.Top of the Order: The Phillies Keep Turning Without Trea
No Turner, no problem for Philadelphia. Plus, Rafael Devers sets a Red Sox record and other notes from around the majors.Joey Ortiz Is Succeeding Strangely
The Brewers have a new star. Just don't spend too long trying to figure out how he does it, or you might turn your mind into knots.- Chat
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 5/20/24
I answer your questions about all baseball... plus whatever nonsense is on my mind. The Reds Have Completely Crashed in May
This month’s 3-14 record has sent Cincinnati tumbling into the NL Central cellar.FanGraphs Power Rankings: May 13–19
There's a new leader in the FanGraphs Power Rankings.Tuck on Roll: The Astros Have a New Best Player
Kyle Tucker has been very good for five years. But what if he turned into a superstar?Sunday Notes: Well-Grounded, Jordan Weems Looks Back at Two Firsts
Plus Gene Garber angered Pete Rose, Kevin Cash on pitch counts, 1966 Gary Peters, Mike Aldrete on Mike Scott, facts and stats galore, and more.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – May 23rd, 2024
Mostly easy answers for Thursday's short slateBig Kid Adds (Week 8)
All hitters but two pitchers.Starting Pitcher Chart – May 22nd, 2024
Plus a look at the early returns on 12-team waiver pickups in AprilDoes Blast Rate Suggest Impending HR/FB Spike?
More power on the way?Roto Riteup: May 21, 2024
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!Starting Pitcher Chart – May 21st, 2024
Full slate Tuesday brings all sorts of options across all formatsThe Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1299 – Main Event April FAAB Review
Paul and Justin review how some of the biggest FAAB pickups in April have panned out so far
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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
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player. 2023 Top 50 Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.- Prospects
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
Today's changes complete the move from UZR to the full suite of Statcast equivalent metrics in FanGraphs WAR. - Site News
FanGraphs Spotlight: Pitch Type Splits
FanGraphs splits aren't just for handedness and times through the order. They also contain all the data you could want about individual pitch shapes and effectiveness. - Site News
FanGraphs Spotlight: Positional Splits
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Know Your Environment With Stadium and Weather Splits
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Follow the Money With RosterResource Payroll Pages
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Top Prospects
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2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
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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.Kyle Tucker | 3.4 |
2.Shohei Ohtani | 3.2 |
3.Bobby Witt Jr. | 3.2 |
4.Mookie Betts | 3.0 |
5.Gunnar Henderson | 2.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Tanner Houck | 2.2 |
2.Ranger Suarez | 2.1 |
3.Tarik Skubal | 2.0 |
4.Shota Imanaga | 1.9 |
5.Chris Sale | 1.9 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Mason Miller | 1.4 |
2.Matt Strahm | 1.2 |
3.Emmanuel Clase | 1.0 |
4.Reed Garrett | 1.0 |
5.Justin Slaten | 0.9 |