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Perfection in Cleats: Ryne Sandberg (1959-2025)
The Hall of Famer and Cubs icon, who set offensive and defensive standards for second basemen, died on Monday at age 65.
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Reminder: Membership Prices Will Increase Starting August 4
Starting August 4, the cost of a FanGraphs Membership is going up, but there's still time to lock in our current prices.
Pre-Deadline Top 100 Prospects Update
Plus, 2025 draftees have been imported to the pro side of The Board.
Seranthony Domínguez Switches Clubhouses
In this odd, likely sleepy deadline season, “We need bullpen help” has turned into an all-timer of a cliché.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 26, 2025
In this week's mailbag, we discuss the trade deadline, a weird baserunning play that changed the rules, and more.
RotoGraphs – Trending Fantasy Articles
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 30th, 2025
A lot of interesting mid-tier options who could even be worth holding beyond Wednesday's start
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: July 30, 2025
Now, more than ever, you need to add these players.
Paul Sporer's Baseball Chat - July 30th, 2025
Chat time!
Recent Articles
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Perfection in Cleats: Ryne Sandberg (1959-2025)
The Hall of Famer and Cubs icon, who set offensive and defensive standards for second basemen, died on Monday at age 65. 
Acuña, Soto, Buxton: A Star Outfielder Injury Roundup
Who wants to sink into a puddle of anxiety?
The 2025 FanGraphs Trade Deadline Roundup
Miss any of our deadline coverage? Don't worry! Now it's easy to find all of our analysis of this year's wheeling and dealing in one place.
Jordan Hicks Addresses His 2017 FanGraphs Scouting Report
Approaching triple digits as a teenager in A-ball, Hicks topped out at 105 mph two years later.- Trade
Seranthony Domínguez Switches Clubhouses
In this odd, likely sleepy deadline season, “We need bullpen help” has turned into an all-timer of a cliché. 
TradeThe Rays Swap Out Their Catchers as the Brewers Add Depth Behind the Dish
Tampa Bay dealt veteran Danny Jansen to Milwaukee to back up William Contreras, then acquired Nick Fortes from the Marlins.- Prospects
Pre-Deadline Top 100 Prospects Update
Plus, 2025 draftees have been imported to the pro side of The Board. 
TradeWith Chris Paddack Trade, Tigers Bolster Ailing Rotation and Twins Start Selling
With Reese Olson's regular season finished due to a shoulder strain, the Tigers didn't have to leave the AL Central to find a fifth starter.
Mitch Keller Is Suddenly a Hot Commodity
And I'm not sure if it's warranted.
Envelope Please: The 2025 Crowdsourced Trade Value Results
Come take a look at the players our readers ranked as having the top trade values in baseball.
Sweet Home San Francisco
Robbie Ray has more in common with Melanie Smooter than you might think.
HOFIchiro, Boz, and a Whirlwind Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Packing a week's worth of revelry into a 48-hour period in Cooperstown celebrating the Hall's Class of 2025.
Gambling Investigation Sidelines Emmanuel Clase
Maintaining the integrity of the game — more specifically, public belief in the integrity of the game — is of existential importance. This much MLB has known since before there was an MLB as we know it.
ChatBen Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 7/28/25
Trade value series overflow? Trade deadline questions? Just want to chat? I've got you covered.
RotoGraphs
Position Player Playing Time Changes: July 30, 2025
Let's dig into how the first set of trades have changed projected playing time.Ottoneu Hot Right Now: July 30, 2025
Now, more than ever, you need to add these players.Starting Pitcher Chart – July 30th, 2025
A lot of interesting mid-tier options who could even be worth holding beyond Wednesday's start
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 29th, 2025
Plenty of useful arms on Tuesday's board
Josh Naylor & Ryan McMahon Trades Fallout - ARI & COL Impact
The effects of the trades
2025 Trade Deadline Fantasy Movers: AL Edition
AL teams updated fantasy analysis for the trade deadline.
2025 Trade Deadline Fantasy Movers: NL Edition
NL teams updated fantasy analysis for the trade deadline.
Community
Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Game Update: Ben Clemens
An update of the Effectively Wild 2025 Preseason Predictions Game, focusing on the ballot of Ben Clemens.The Launch Angle Revolution May Save Lives
Batters are hitting the ball harder than ever. Are pitchers more at risk from dangerous comebackers because of it?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Update: Michael Baumann
Let's check on how Michael Baumann is doing in Effectively Wild’s Preseason Predictions Game.Introducing Shape+: A Mixed Effects Take on Pitch Modeling
Shape+ is a pitch modeling system that is designed to isolate pitch shape from context, capture contact quality and predict future performance.
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Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
2025 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.
Prospects2024 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.
Prospects2023 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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Site NewsIntroducing Our Crowdsourced Trade Value Tool
Our new crowdsourced trade value tool is ready to produce an aggregate ranking of trade value according to the FanGraphs readership - and we need your help.- Site News
Announcing the FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag!
FanGraphs is launching a weekly mailbag for Members, curated by me, that will run on the website every Saturday mornings. Send your questions to mailbag@fangraphs.com. - Site News
We've Added NPB Data to the Site!
NPB data can now be found on the site's players pages and leaderboards. Plus, an update on park adjustments. 
Site NewsThe State of FanGraphs 2025
With the new season underway, an update on where the site stands.
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 |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
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 |
| 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.Aaron Judge | 7.1 |
| 2.Cal Raleigh | 6.4 |
| 3.Pete Crow-Armstrong | 5.5 |
| 4.Bobby Witt Jr. | 5.0 |
| 5.Shohei Ohtani | 4.7 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Tarik Skubal | 5.4 |
| 2.Paul Skenes | 4.5 |
| 3.Garrett Crochet | 4.5 |
| 4.Zack Wheeler | 4.0 |
| 5.Framber Valdez | 3.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Adrian Morejon | 1.9 |
| 2.Robert Suarez | 1.7 |
| 3.Aroldis Chapman | 1.6 |
| 4.Hoby Milner | 1.6 |
| 5.Griffin Jax | 1.5 |
