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The Strike Zone Is Shrinking. Here's How.
A mathematical investigation of the changing size of the strike zone, as called in MLB games in 2026.
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Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 4/28/26
Let's chat about prospects, other baseball, Iris Murdoch, or whatever else is on your mind.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 20–26
The Cubs jump into the top 5 in the FanGraphs Power Rankings, while the Mets and Phillies continue to flounder.
Phillies Sacrifice Manager To Appease Vengeful Baseball Gods
This is the move you make, and has been for thousands of years. How did Jonah find himself in the belly of that whale in the first place?
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 25, 2026
What if the Astros blow it up? Should teams teach bench players to be knuckleballers? What the heck was Austin Warren doing with the bases loaded? And more...
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FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 6
It was an eventful weekend in free agent acquisitions and waiver pickups, plus the usual RP carnage.
Starting Pitcher SwStr% Gainers & Decliners -- April 28, 2026
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 29th, 2026
Aces line the Wednesday slate plus plenty of day games
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Phillies Sacrifice Manager To Appease Vengeful Baseball Gods
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Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 4/28/26
Let's chat about prospects, other baseball, Iris Murdoch, or whatever else is on your mind. 
Tigers Southpaw Brant Hurter Is an Under-The-Radar Hurler Hunting Soft Contact
The big lefty quietly puts up good numbers out of the Detroit bullpen.
When He Reached the New World, Cortes Burned Opposing Pitchers
Is he the next Max Schrock, the next Yank Robinson, or something better?The Strike Zone Is Shrinking. Here's How.
A mathematical investigation of the changing size of the strike zone, as called in MLB games in 2026.
Can the Struggling Astros Turn Their Season Around?
Houston is an old team with the worst record in the AL. Its window is closing fast.FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 20–26
The Cubs jump into the top 5 in the FanGraphs Power Rankings, while the Mets and Phillies continue to flounder.
The Cubs Have Turned Things Around
A 10-game winning streak has offset their rough start and some notable early injuries.
Red Sox Spring Clean Coaching Staff Following Disappointing Start
Most mid-season coaching changes don't require a party bus-sized vehicle to haul away the formerly employed.
Sunday Notes: Nathan Lukes Nearly Walked Away Before Becoming a Blue Jay
Plus Brandon Sproat on his mix, Casey Maze on his second slider, Hao Yu-Lee's debut, identical twin umpires, facts and stats galore, and more,FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 25, 2026
What if the Astros blow it up? Should teams teach bench players to be knuckleballers? What the heck was Austin Warren doing with the bases loaded? And more...
Site NewsFanGraphs Changelog: App Leaderboard Updates and Lab Additions
Plus, improved Closer Depth Charts and more.
The ‘W’ Is for Work in Progress
With a surprisingly potent offense and the worst pitching staff in baseball, the Nationals are certainly extreme. But hey, they’re making progress, nonetheless.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 29th, 2026
Aces line the Wednesday slate plus plenty of day games
Mining the News (4/28/26)
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Checking In on Fantasy Relevant Platoon Hitters
A look at recent trends in hitter platoon splits.
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: April 28, 2026
Two unsung batters, three high-leverage relievers, and a starter.
Position Player Playing Time Changes: April 28, 2026
The latest significant changes to projected playing time for position players, headlined by Travis Bazzana's call-up.
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 28th, 2026
Star-studded board features two of the biggest early season breakouts in Cam Schlittler and Jose Soriano plus recent call-up, Payton Tolle.FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 6
It was an eventful weekend in free agent acquisitions and waiver pickups, plus the usual RP carnage.
Starting Pitcher 2026 Fantasy Rankings Update - April 27th, 2026
My first big update of the year includes a guy skyrocketing more than 80 spots into the Top 25
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 27th, 2026
Plenty of playable arms on a Monday short slate
Roto Riteup: April 27, 2026
Start your week off Rite with the Roto Riteup!
ChatSunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat
Some rookie starters and a bunch of bad "closers" up for grabs.The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1502 – Week 5 FAAB
Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss this week's FAAB!
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 5)
Good choices are drying up.
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Waiting for MLB’s First Billion-Dollar Player
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Does defensive versatility allow teams to use pinch-hitters more frequently, and if so, does it lead to more wins?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Game Update: Ben Clemens
An update of the Effectively Wild 2025 Preseason Predictions Game, focusing on the ballot of Ben Clemens.
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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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Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
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We've added new metrics to the player pages and leaderboards related to the ABS challenge system, pitcher arm angles by pitch type, and spin rates by pitch type.
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 | 2.0 |
| 2.Elly De La Cruz | 1.7 |
| 3.Aaron Judge | 1.7 |
| 4.Nico Hoerner | 1.6 |
| 5.Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cameron Schlittler | 2.0 |
| 2.Max Fried | 1.5 |
| 3.Tarik Skubal | 1.4 |
| 4.Parker Messick | 1.3 |
| 5.Dylan Cease | 1.3 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Louie Varland | 1.0 |
| 2.Mason Miller | 1.0 |
| 3.Antonio Senzatela | 0.7 |
| 4.Riley O'Brien | 0.7 |
| 5.Jackson Perkins | 0.6 |
