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2027 Top 50 Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
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Ben Clemens Top 50 Free Agents Chat - 11/2/26
The list is out, so let's talk about it.
Sunday Notes: Matthew Wood Caught Jacob Misiorowski in the Minors
Plus MLB's highest and lowest extension hurlers, Jerry Sullivan on Sean Sullivan, Tate Southisene on swing tinkering, Michael Wuertz on his best season, facts and stats galore, and more.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: October 31, 2026
We answer your questions on the best reliever postseason performances, how the Tropicana Field mound tastes — yes, tastes — compared to those in an open-air ballpark, and the mechanics of non-player trades.
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Justin Mason's 2026 Apology Tour: Gladiator 2
Justin Mason takes a look at his second Gladiator team from 2026 as he continues his Apology Tour!
Reviewing First Base 2026 Fantasy Rankings -- The Unranked
Who surprised?
4 Pitchers to Rebuy in 2027
4 arms with mixed skillsets and varying track records who are worth drafting at their current price points for 2027
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The 2026 Pitching Superlatives, Part 1: Velocity
Who throws the fastest fastball, the changiest changeup, and the eephiest eephus?2027 Top 50 Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
Job PostingJob Posting: Colorado Rockies - Senior or Lead Analyst (Forecasting)
The Colorado Rockies are hiring.- Job Posting
Job Posting: Colorado Rockies - Affiliated Technology Data Fellow
The Colorado Rockies are hiring. Sunday Notes: Matthew Wood Caught Jacob Misiorowski in the Minors
Plus MLB's highest and lowest extension hurlers, Jerry Sullivan on Sean Sullivan, Tate Southisene on swing tinkering, Michael Wuertz on his best season, facts and stats galore, and more.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: October 31, 2026
We answer your questions on the best reliever postseason performances, how the Tropicana Field mound tastes — yes, tastes — compared to those in an open-air ballpark, and the mechanics of non-player trades.
The Brewers Bullpen Was One for the Ages
The relief work of Aaron Ashby, Trevor Megill, and friends helped deliver a championship while placing the team in elite company.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 10/30/26
Sneak a regrettable amount of Halloween candy with Eric as he's (likely) rained out of Fall League games today.- Job Posting
Job Posting: San Francisco Giants - Director, Integrated Performance
The San Francisco Giants are hiring. 
Just How Good Was Cooper Pratt in the World Series?
Not bad for a kid who had just finished playing for the Biloxi Shuckers this time last year.
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 12 of 12
We conclude our contract crowdsourcing with one last group of relievers.
The Brewers and the Most Dominant Postseason Runs of the Division Play Era
By losing just two games on the way to their championship, the Brew Crew joined some select company.
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Justin Mason's 2026 Apology Tour: Gladiator 2
Justin Mason takes a look at his second Gladiator team from 2026 as he continues his Apology Tour!
Strategy for Finding Hitter Value Through Playing Time
Testing the biggest rank gainers of 2026 to identify trends that could inform future draft strategy.
Don’t Quit on Austin Riley Just Yet
At what is sure to be his lowest draft cost in years, Austin Riley could just be the cheap third base dart throw you end up loving in drafts this offseason.
Team Runs Analysis and Hitter Correlations, Part I
I recall wanting nothing to do with the top Washington Nationals hitters at their ADPs last preseason. That ended up being big mistake.
Summer Injuries for A's Bats Means 2027 Buy Low Opportunity
The A’s Sluggers barely got a chance to hit in Sacramento this summer. I think that makes them all buy lows...
Mining the News (10/29/26)
... and I'm caught up.4 Pitchers to Rebuy in 2027
4 arms with mixed skillsets and varying track records who are worth drafting at their current price points for 2027
Justin Mason's 2026 Apology Tour: Gladiator 1
Justin Mason takes a look at his first Gladiator draft from last season to see what went wrong!
Mining the News (10/29/26)
... and digging ...
Examining Breakout Pitchers Past Pick 150: Part 2
Corbin Young examines several more breakout starting pitchers that were drafted beyond pick 150 in 2026. Can they sustain their success into 2027?
Four Upcoming Fast Swings
Four young hitters with plus bat speed poised to break out in 2027
Justin Mason's 2026 Apology Tour: Tout Wars Mixed Auction
Justin Mason kicks off his 2026 Apology Tour by looking at his 2026 Tout Wars Mixed Auction team!
Mining the News (10/27/26)
The digging continues.
Delightful DeLauter Debut Destroys DeCompetition
Chasing DeLauter’s rookie production feels like a safe bet for 2027.
Reviewing First Base 2026 Fantasy Rankings -- Actual vs Projected
How'd my rankings fare?
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Job Posting: Colorado Rockies - Senior or Lead Analyst (Forecasting)
The Colorado Rockies are hiring. - Job Posting
Job Posting: Colorado Rockies - Affiliated Technology Data Fellow
The Colorado Rockies are hiring. - Job Posting
Job Posting: San Francisco Giants - Director, Integrated Performance
The San Francisco Giants are hiring.
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2027 Top 50 Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
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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.
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Site NewsWe’re Continuing Our Member-Only Playoff Game Threads Throughout October
Follow the postseason action with like-minded baseball enthusiasts!
Site NewsThe 2026 ZiPS Game-by-Game Postseason Odds Are Live!
The 2026 ZiPS postseason probabilities are now live for your adulation and condemnation.
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 |
2026 Pre-Trade Deadline Top 100 Update
ZiPS Projections
Chat ScheduleAll times EST
| 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 On hiatus, will return after WS |
| 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 |
2026 Pre-Trade Deadline Top 100 Update
ZiPS Projections
Chat ScheduleAll times EST
| 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 On hiatus, will return after WS |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Pete Crow-Armstrong | 10.6 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 7.0 |
| 3.Yordan Alvarez | 6.8 |
| 4.Elly De La Cruz | 6.4 |
| 5.Brice Turang | 5.9 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 6.6 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 6.2 |
| 3.Cam Schlittler | 6.2 |
| 4.Chris Sale | 5.8 |
| 5.Jesus Luzardo | 5.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 3.7 |
| 2.Louis Varland | 3.1 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 2.9 |
| 4.Adrian Morejon | 2.8 |
| 5.Cade Smith | 2.6 |
