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Sunday Notes: Tampa Bay Rookie Taj Bradley is Very Much Chill
Plus David Bell on homering at Fenway, the passing-a-runner rule, Blue Jays prospect Sem Robberse, facts and stats galore, and more.
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Minnesota Twins Top 36 Prospects
The AL Central-leading Twins have an above-average farm system thanks largely to their ability to acquire and develop pitching, and in spite of some recent early-round whiffs in the draft.
Francisco Álvarez Is Catching On
The game's top catching prospect has not only hit well but has quickly earned the trust of the pitching staff.
Julio Rodríguez Got Back on Course
Rodríguez got his season back on track with a torrid homestand over the last ten games; here's how he did it.
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Waiver Wire & FAAB Report (Week 11)
A few starters and closers candidates on the move up.
Bullpen Report: June 3, 2023
All the latest ninth-inning news and notes around the league.
Lineup Analysis (6/3/23)
Not much movement. Seems like teams are finally getting into a groove.
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Sunday Notes: Tampa Bay Rookie Taj Bradley is Very Much Chill
Plus David Bell on homering at Fenway, the passing-a-runner rule, Blue Jays prospect Sem Robberse, facts and stats galore, and more.
Hitters Are Losing More Long Plate Appearances
Runs are scoring in bunches again this season, but hitters might be falling prey to the pitch clock in longer battles.
Pitcher zStats Through the End of May
Checking in on the biggest stat discrepancies in the ZiPS implementation of Statcast data.Julio Rodríguez Got Back on Course
Rodríguez got his season back on track with a torrid homestand over the last ten games; here's how he did it.Francisco Álvarez Is Catching On
The game's top catching prospect has not only hit well but has quickly earned the trust of the pitching staff.
Can Rowdy Tellez Get More By Swinging Less?
For a guy named Rowdy, he sure does a lot of standing around with the bat on his shoulder.- Prospects
Minnesota Twins Top 36 Prospects
The AL Central-leading Twins have an above-average farm system thanks largely to their ability to acquire and develop pitching, and in spite of some recent early-round whiffs in the draft. 
The Padres and Diamond Sports Split Up
MLB and the team will now take over broadcast rights, a turn that will likely repeat itself as Diamond's bankruptcy unfolds.
Freddie Freeman Is a Metronome
Consistency may not be cool, but it sure helps when it comes to hitting.
Cincinnati's Spencer Steer Believes in Contact and Backspinning Line Drives
Acquired from the Twins last summer as part of the Tyler Mahle trade, Steer is swinging a good bat in Cincinnati.
Pouncing Tigers Snared by Injuries to E-Rod and Greene
Detroit can still take a weak division, but the latest injuries could be a significant hindrance.
The Inside Scoop on Matt Olson
On focusing on a particular area of the strike zone and profiting as a result.
Balls are Flying Out of the Yard Again, For Judge, Alonso, and Everybody Else
Home run rates are up from last year, which could aid these sluggers' chase of big totals.
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Fastball Quality Matters ...
... but determining quality is difficult.Waiver Wire & FAAB Report (Week 11)
A few starters and closers candidates on the move up.Bullpen Report: June 4, 2023
All the latest ninth-inning news and notes around the league.Bullpen Report: June 3, 2023
All the latest ninth-inning news and notes around the league.Lineup Analysis (6/3/23)
Not much movement. Seems like teams are finally getting into a groove.
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1181 – Week 10 2-Start Pitchers
Paul and Justin break down the 2-start pitchers for next weekEvaluating Above Average Hitters With Low YTD Fantasy Value
It's good to be above average...most of the time.Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: June 5–11
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of June 5–11.Beat the Shift Podcast – Two Months Episode w/ Pierre Camus
Taking stock of strategies at the two month point of the 2023 season, and second chance league strategies.Starting Pitcher Chart – June 2nd
Plenty of streaming options to open the weekend!
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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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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. 2022 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
2021 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen presents his 2021 top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Marcus Semien | 3.0 |
| 2.Wander Franco | 3.0 |
| 3.Sean Murphy | 2.9 |
| 4.Ronald Acuna Jr. | 2.7 |
| 5.Mookie Betts | 2.7 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Zac Gallen | 3.0 |
| 2.Kevin Gausman | 2.7 |
| 3.Nathan Eovaldi | 2.4 |
| 4.Sonny Gray | 2.3 |
| 5.Framber Valdez | 2.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Yennier Cano | 1.4 |
| 2.Alexis Diaz | 1.3 |
| 3.David Bednar | 1.1 |
| 4.Felix Bautista | 1.1 |
| 5.Brent Suter | 0.9 |
