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Where Are 2026's Extra Walks Coming From?
A mathematical examination of the reasons that hitters are walking more frequently this year.
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Giants Trade Patrick Bailey to Guardians as Buster Posey Shakes It up Again
San Francisco’s second-year president of baseball operations sent the game's top defensive catcher to a Cleveland team that clearly has a type.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: May 4–10
The Braves and Cubs continue to separate themselves from the pack in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 5/11/26
Ben answers your questions about lunch, Legos, and of course, all of baseball.
Mailbag
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: May 9, 2026
We answer your questions on Austin Hedges, per-pitch efficiency, the largest percentage of career stolen bases coming in the shortest span of time, and more.
RotoGraphs – Trending Fantasy Articles
Hitter Buy Low Strategy -- The Unproven
Buy these hitters?
Starting Pitcher Chart – May 13th, 2026
Some of the best pitchers dot the Wednesday slate while the streaming options present some very tough choices
FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 8
Why Ryan Waldschmidt was the top hitting prospect acquisition of the weekend, and more.
Recent Articles
Spencer Arrighetti Addresses His High Curveball Usage
The Houston Astros right-hander is throwing a lot of hooks this season, to good results.
Parker Messick Conquers the American League
It’s not always traditionally pretty, but it’s unique.Where Are 2026's Extra Walks Coming From?
A mathematical examination of the reasons that hitters are walking more frequently this year.FanGraphs Power Rankings: May 4–10
The Braves and Cubs continue to separate themselves from the pack in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.- Chat
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 5/11/26
Ben answers your questions about lunch, Legos, and of course, all of baseball. - Trade
Giants Trade Patrick Bailey to Guardians as Buster Posey Shakes It up Again
San Francisco’s second-year president of baseball operations sent the game's top defensive catcher to a Cleveland team that clearly has a type. 
Sunday Notes: Kai-Wei Teng's Sweeper Takes a Sharp 90-Degree Left Turn
Plus remarkable Cubs and Giants home winning streaks, Wade Boggs on leaving Boston, a Japanese-born wRC+ leaderboard, Frank "Bullet" Miller, facts and stats galore, and more.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: May 9, 2026
We answer your questions on Austin Hedges, per-pitch efficiency, the largest percentage of career stolen bases coming in the shortest span of time, and more.
Things Probably Can’t Get Worse for the Reds
Unless, of course, they do, in which case I'm very sorry for whatever role I played in jinxing them.
Mickey Moniak, Your NL Slugging Leader (For Now)
The former no. 1 overall pick has made adjustments that have particularly paid off at Coors Field.
The Cream of the Marlins Catching Crop Rises to the Top
Liam Hicks' breakout and Joe Mack's promotion have pushed Agustín Ramírez out of the catching picture in Miami.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 5/8/2026
Come recirculate viral baseball clips from several years ago with your favorite intellectually bankrupt prospect analyst.
The Old Matt Olson Is Back
The Braves are 26-12, and Olson has, without exaggeration, been the best player in the National League.
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn't Like) This Week, May 8
Or perhaps this one should be "One thing I liked, five different ways."
RotoGraphs
Beat the Shift Podcast – Trading Episode w/ Jason Collette
How, when and why to trade in fantasy baseball leagues, with Jason Collette of RotoWire / SATB podcast.Starting Pitcher Chart – May 13th, 2026
Some of the best pitchers dot the Wednesday slate while the streaming options present some very tough choices
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: May 12, 2026
A pair of prospects, a pair of throwback starters, and a platoon outfielder.
Position Player Playing Time Changes: May 12, 2026
All the latest in significant position player playing time projections over the last seven days.
More Than a Hot Hand?
The pitchers who begin the season on the fringe of being rostered can end up making your season. Sometimes that may feel like it is just luck, but we can create our own luck.
Starting Pitcher Chart – May 12th, 2026
A handful of aces headline Tuesday's board but bankable options dry up quicklyFAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 8
Why Ryan Waldschmidt was the top hitting prospect acquisition of the weekend, and more.
Stance Changers: What Can We Learn
Looking at guys who made stance adjustments to see what we can find.
Hitter Buy Low Strategy -- The Unproven
Buy these hitters?
Roto Riteup: May 11, 2026
Start your week off Rite with the Roto Riteup!
Starting Pitcher Chart – May 11th, 2026
Big off day Monday leaves us light on options
Roto Riteup: May 9, 2026
Some light Mother's Day reading.
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 7)
The churn continues.
Community
Waiting for MLB’s First Billion-Dollar Player
Would you rather have a guaranteed $140 million today or a chance at $1 billion six years from now?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Update: Meg Rowley
A breakdown of Meg Rowley’s ballot for Effectively Wild’s 2025 Preseason Predictions Game.Utility in a Pinch: Does Versatility Bring an Offensive Benefit?
Does defensive versatility allow teams to use pinch-hitters more frequently, and if so, does it lead to more wins?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.
Job Postings
Essential Articles
Prospects2026 Top 100 Prospects
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.
Prospects2025 Top 100 Prospects
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.
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Site NewsMore Stats: ABS Strike Zone, Arm Angles, Spin Rate
We've added new metrics to the player pages and leaderboards related to the ABS challenge system, pitcher arm angles by pitch type, and spin rates by pitch type.
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 |
| Tue | 2 PM | Brendan Gawlowski |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| 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 |
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.Bobby Witt Jr. | 2.8 |
| 2.Aaron Judge | 2.5 |
| 3.Matt Olson | 2.4 |
| 4.Shea Langeliers | 2.4 |
| 5.Elly De La Cruz | 2.1 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cameron Schlittler | 2.4 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 2.0 |
| 3.Dylan Cease | 1.9 |
| 4.Davis Martin | 1.9 |
| 5.Max Fried | 1.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 1.2 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 0.9 |
| 3.Antonio Senzatela | 0.8 |
| 4.Gregory Soto | 0.8 |
| 5.Cade Smith | 0.7 |
