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The 2026 ZiPS Projected Standings: All-Star Update
The nice part of games stopping for a few days is that Szym can get the projections all caught up.
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The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands.
Why Red Sox Owner John Henry, a Savior of Local Journalism, Won’t Talk to the Press
Henry has authored a media success story since buying the Boston Globe in 2013 — which makes his silence in recent years all the more strange.
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Left Field & Center Field
There's trouble in the pasture for these contenders.
Mailbag
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 11, 2026
We answer your questions on Pete Crow-Armstrong, Aaron Ashby’s propensity for wins, games with the highest rates of true outcomes for one team, and more...
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OOPSY 2026 Midseason Top 100 Prospects
A fantasy-oriented update to OOPSY’s Top 100 prospects list at the halfway point.
Post All-Star Break Starting Pitchers to Target
Starting pitchers to expect good things from in the final 40% of the season
Big Kid Adds (Week 16)
A couple starting pitching darts. More than recent weeks.
Recent Articles
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Right Field
A lot has gone wrong in in right for these contenders.
The Early Shift: Mouse TV
Craig Kimbrel... I swear to God.
ProspectsBecause You Asked: Evaluating Manuel Pena
"What has gotten into Manuel Pena?" is a question I often see in my chats. Let's take a closer look.
ExtensionPay Day Comes for Chase Burns
Burns is leaving money on the table. But with $105 million in guaranteed salary now coming down the pike, he can afford not to sweat every penny.The 2026 ZiPS Projected Standings: All-Star Update
The nice part of games stopping for a few days is that Szym can get the projections all caught up.The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Left Field & Center Field
There's trouble in the pasture for these contenders.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 7/16/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
How Do You Measure a Kyle Schwarber?
A reference to that song from Rent goes here.
TradeLance McCullers Jr. Agrees To Begin the 2026 Trade Deadline
The right-hander reluctantly waived his no-trade clause to help the Astros give the Brewers more pitcher depth.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: All-Star Edition (No. 1–17)
Part two of our All-Star break power rankings covers the teams most likely to be vying for playoff spots down the stretch.
Luis Arraez's Launch Angle Revolution
It's a very small revolution.Why Red Sox Owner John Henry, a Savior of Local Journalism, Won’t Talk to the Press
Henry has authored a media success story since buying the Boston Globe in 2013 — which makes his silence in recent years all the more strange.
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Shortstop & Third Base
Things aren't going so well on the left side of the infield for these contenders.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: All-Star Edition (No. 18–30)
In part one of our All-Star break power rankings, we run through the teams on the fringe of the playoff race and the trade deadline's potential sellers.
Athletics Southpaw Gage Jump Addresses His Studious, Low-Angle Approach
The rookie southpaw has a lower slot and a data-influenced approach.
RotoGraphs
First-Half wOBA vs OOPSY's Rest-of-Season Projections
Who might rise, and who will fall?- Prospects
OOPSY 2026 Midseason Top 100 Prospects
A fantasy-oriented update to OOPSY’s Top 100 prospects list at the halfway point. 
Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: July 16–26
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of July 17–26.
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 17th, 2026
We're back! The second "half" starts with only a handful of studs but still a deep board of potential streamers
Roto Riteup: July 17, 2026
Welcome back from the All-Star break, the Roto Riteup is back!
Beat the Shift Podcast – State of Baseball Episode w/ Zack Scott
State of Baseball and State of Analytics, with former Acting General Manager of the NY Mets, Zack Scott.Big Kid Adds (Week 16)
A couple starting pitching darts. More than recent weeks.
Mining the News (7/15/26)
Some players need to be dropped with just a couple months left.
Starting Pitchers Drafted in the Later Rounds: Can They Sustain Their Success?
Several starting pitchers have been earning more value than expected in the first half after being drafted outside the top 150 picks in 12-team leagues.Post All-Star Break Starting Pitchers to Target
Starting pitchers to expect good things from in the final 40% of the season
Looking at Fantasy Stats Per Games Started
Season-long lines sometimes hide information about how a guy performs as a starter.
What Bat Speed Says About Young Hitters: Part 2
Bat speed optional?
Can These Starting Pitchers Sustain Their Success From the First to Second Half?
Can these five starting pitchers sustain their success into the second half?
Position Player Playing Time Changes: July 14, 2026
The season might be on a brief break, but playing time updates aren't.
Community
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BOOG and the Hall of Fame, Part 1 (Introduction)
Presenting a different metric for evaluating Hall of Fame candidacies. Shape+ v2.0: Isolating Pitch Quality With Relative Physics and Additive Modeling
The updated framework establishes baselines for movement and approach angles, yielding an objective tool to analyze which pitch shapes are harder to hit.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.
Job Postings
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Job Posting: San Diego Padres - Software Engineer, Baseball Systems
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The Chicago Cubs are hiring.
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ProspectsThe Details of Our New Prospect Valuation Methodology
Let's get into the nitty gritty of our new approach to prospect valuation.
ProspectsIntroducing an Updated Method for Prospect Valuation
Our new method for prospect valuation updates previous studies for today's environment.
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.
Site News
Site NewsThe Crowdsourced Trade Value Tool Is Back
It's the return of our crowdsourced trade value tool. Pick who you prefer between two players, over and over again, to build your own rankings.
Site NewsA New Heat Maps Feature for Members Is Now Active!
Time to learn what a Gaussian distribution is.
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The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands. 
Site NewsIntroducing Pitcher Game Cards
The Pitcher Game Cards are designed to provide a detailed, game-level snapshot of every pitcher who appears in a game.
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.Pete Crow-Armstrong | 6.0 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 4.8 |
| 3.James Wood | 4.6 |
| 4.Yordan Alvarez | 4.4 |
| 5.Otto Lopez | 4.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 4.4 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 4.0 |
| 3.Dylan Cease | 3.7 |
| 4.Cameron Schlittler | 3.4 |
| 5.Joe Ryan | 3.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 2.5 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 2.2 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 1.9 |
| 4.Dylan Lee | 1.7 |
| 5.Trevor Megill | 1.7 |
