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Kansas City Royals Top 36 Prospects
While they've struggled to produce role players of late, the Royals have nonetheless managed to churn out impact big leaguers seemingly annually.
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Nolan McLean Feels Like a Video Game Pitcher
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Murakami is striking out a ton, sure, but he’s also absolutely demolishing the ball.
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With a losing streak now at 11 games, the Mets find themselves in a pretty deep hole.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 18, 2026
In this alternate-universe themed mailbag, we answer your hypothetical questions about Mookie Betts, Bill Veeck, and Gac Zallen. Plus, a look at grand slams.
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The Trade Desk: Luckiest and Unluckiest Starting Pitchers
Using SIERA and other metrics to assess over- and underperforming starting pitchers.
Mining the News (4/21/26)
A little of this, a little of that.
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 22nd, 2026
Only a few studs highlighting Wednesday's board so we could see some scoring across the league
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The Detroit Tigers pitcher-turned-broadcaster looks back at batters he faced, including George Brett, whom he cited often.
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Let's chat about prospects, baseball, The Pitt, or whatever else is on your mind.
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FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 13–19
All five teams in the NL Central are on the rise in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 22nd, 2026
Only a few studs highlighting Wednesday's board so we could see some scoring across the leagueMining the News (4/21/26)
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Using SIERA and other metrics to assess over- and underperforming starting pitchers.
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An interim closer, a couple of infielders, a post-hype outfield prospect, and Antonio Senzatela?!
Position Player Playing Time Changes: April 21, 2026
All the latest significant position player playing time changes
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 21st, 2026
I'm a bit under the weather *because* of the weather, but I should avoid the IL!
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Who has gained and who has lost?
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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 |
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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.Yordan Alvarez | 1.8 |
| 2.Nico Hoerner | 1.4 |
| 3.Ben Rice | 1.4 |
| 4.Jose Ramirez | 1.3 |
| 5.Andy Pages | 1.2 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cameron Schlittler | 1.5 |
| 2.Bryan Woo | 1.2 |
| 3.Dylan Cease | 1.2 |
| 4.Jose Soriano | 1.1 |
| 5.Cristopher Sanchez | 1.1 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 0.9 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 0.8 |
| 3.Riley O'Brien | 0.7 |
| 4.Antonio Senzatela | 0.6 |
| 5.Adrian Morejon | 0.5 |
