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2026 Trade Value: Nos. 31-40
Elite catchers, top prospects, good arms, and talented bats populate today's installment of the Trade Value Series.
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The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands.
2026 Trade Value: Nos. 41-50
We kick off this year's Trade Value Series with the first 10 spots on the list, including tough calls, value cases, and the best reliever in baseball.
2026 Trade Value: Introduction and Honorable Mentions
With the trade deadline just around the corner, we embark on our annual exercise to identify the players with the highest trade value in baseball.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 18, 2026
In this week's mailbag, what if MLB teams could loan players, what's behind Kyle Karros’ breakout, what Anthony Rendon's career might have been, and more...
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Ottoneu Hot Right Now: July 21, 2026
Three recent draftees, two multi-inning relievers, an outfielder, and a first baseman.
10 Surprise Hitter Breakouts -- Who Keeps It Up?
Sell high or buy high?
FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 18
Reviewing a light week in FAAB and waiver wire action
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Come chat about prospects, baseball, 19th century literature, or whatever else is on your mind.
The Dodgers Have Hit Pause on Shohei Ohtani's Pitching
Inflammation in his left knee led the Dodgers to scrub back-to-back of his scheduled starts, though he remains in the lineup as a DH.
FanGraphs Feature Focus: Minor League Leaderboards
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Drew Rasmussen Developed a Two-Seam Runner Because of Bo Bichette
The Tampa Bay Rays right-hander has three fastball variations, one of which came to be with a single hitter in mind.2026 Trade Value: Nos. 31-40
Elite catchers, top prospects, good arms, and talented bats populate today's installment of the Trade Value Series.
ExtensionBinging With Bradish: The Orioles Add Five Years of Kyle to the Menu
The Orioles really seem to have a five-year plan.
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Designated Hitter
Closing out the annual series with a look at contenders who could really use an extra bat.2026 Trade Value: Nos. 41-50
We kick off this year's Trade Value Series with the first 10 spots on the list, including tough calls, value cases, and the best reliever in baseball.
The Early Shift: Daft Punk Is Playing at My House
There's a freakout brewing at my house.2026 Trade Value: Introduction and Honorable Mentions
With the trade deadline just around the corner, we embark on our annual exercise to identify the players with the highest trade value in baseball.
Sunday Notes: Intent Increased, Troy Melton Weaponized His Cutter
Plus Riley Greene on McGonigle and Skubal, Clayton Campbell on the World Cup, René Rivera on King Felix, Nationals prospect Christian Franklin, facts and stats galore, and more.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 18, 2026
In this week's mailbag, what if MLB teams could loan players, what's behind Kyle Karros’ breakout, what Anthony Rendon's career might have been, and more...
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Right Field
A lot has gone wrong in in right for these contenders.
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Ottoneu Hot Right Now: July 21, 2026
Three recent draftees, two multi-inning relievers, an outfielder, and a first baseman.
There’s an Innings Limit Right Behind Me Isn’t There...
Don’t get caught holding the bag! Sell these rookie starters while the going is good. And keep the rest.10 Surprise Hitter Breakouts -- Who Keeps It Up?
Sell high or buy high?
Roto Riteup: July 21, 2026
Start your day off Rite with the Roto Riteup!
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 21st, 2026
Wheeler looks to topple baseball's empire in a big Tuesday night matchupFAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 18
Reviewing a light week in FAAB and waiver wire action
First-Half ERA vs OOPSY's Rest-of-Season Projections
Which ERAs survive the summer?
11 Veteran Hitter Busts -- Who Rebounds?
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Starting Pitcher Chart – July 20th, 2026
Some premium aces plus a lot of streamables start off the first full week of the 2nd half
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1523 – Week 18 FAAB
Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss this week's FAAB!
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 17)
Limited movement with limited games.
Games Started All Stars
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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.
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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 | 5.9 |
| 2.Yordan Alvarez | 4.9 |
| 3.Bobby Witt Jr. | 4.7 |
| 4.Dillon Dingler | 4.3 |
| 5.Otto Lopez | 4.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 4.6 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 4.2 |
| 3.Cameron Schlittler | 3.8 |
| 4.Dylan Cease | 3.7 |
| 5.Paul Skenes | 3.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 2.6 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 2.3 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 1.9 |
| 4.Trevor Megill | 1.8 |
| 5.Dylan Lee | 1.8 |
