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Five Things I Liked (Or Didn't Like) This Week, September 22
Careers winding down, competition heating up, and speed to burn; it was a good week of baseball.
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The Padres Are Making a Last Stand
In contrast to the 2021 collapse, these Friars are at least raging against the dying of the light.
The Jewel Box Under End-Stage Capitalism
Owners tell us they want the stately pleasure dome, when in reality they're after the twice five miles of fertile ground next door.
For These Teams, Letting the Kids Play Has Paid Off
A deep class of newcomers is putting its stamp on this year's playoff races.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – September 22nd
Tons of landmines heading into the weekend... be careful out there!
Roto Riteup: September 22, 2023
Wrap up the week with the Roto Riteup!
Mining the News (9/21/23)
Lots of guys going under the knife.
Recent Articles
Spencer Strider and Justin Steele Are Mirror Image Twins
Two of the best pitchers in the National League are decidedly similar yet wildly different at the same time.
Michael King Has Assumed His Right Place as a Starting Pitcher
Since his move to the rotation, King has shown that he has the potential to be a top-tier starting pitcher.The Padres Are Making a Last Stand
In contrast to the 2021 collapse, these Friars are at least raging against the dying of the light.
On a Scale of Charlie Blackmon to Willy Taveras, Brenton Doyle Is an 11
A Rockies player doing something unique and weird? Well I never.Five Things I Liked (Or Didn't Like) This Week, September 22
Careers winding down, competition heating up, and speed to burn; it was a good week of baseball.
Collisions and Kindness at Home Plate
There were collisions and kindness at home plate on Tuesday night.For These Teams, Letting the Kids Play Has Paid Off
A deep class of newcomers is putting its stamp on this year's playoff races.
The More Tommy Kahnle Changes, The More He Changes
The longtime FanGraphs stalwart is putting in effective relief work again, but he's doing it with a whole new plan.The Jewel Box Under End-Stage Capitalism
Owners tell us they want the stately pleasure dome, when in reality they're after the twice five miles of fertile ground next door.
TJ Friedl Has Hustled His Way Into a Breakout Season
Celebrating the man who is 75% consonants and 100% ballplayer.
Job PostingJob Posting: Texas Rangers - Player Development, Data Apprentice
The Texas Rangers are hiring.
What Should Johan Oviedo Try Next?
The Pittsburgh right-hander has remade himself a couple times just this season. Which is the version he should stick with, or does he need to keep experimenting?
Can Tanner Scott Get the Marlins Over the Line?
Anyone who’s ever played Little League, coached Little League, or been within earshot of anyone who’s coached Little League can tell you how important it is to work from ahead in the count.
Wait, FanGraphs Is Too Low on the Orioles Again?!
We can't keep getting away with this, can we?
Austin Hays Follows the Numbers (and Trusts the Process)
The Orioles outfielder is setting personal milestones this season, and he knows how that's happening.
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Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: September 25–October 1
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of September 25–October 1.Roto Riteup: September 22, 2023
Wrap up the week with the Roto Riteup!Starting Pitcher Chart – September 22nd
Tons of landmines heading into the weekend... be careful out there!Mining the News (9/21/23)
Lots of guys going under the knife.Roto Riteup: September 21, 2023
Tommy Johns for all - it's the Roto Riteup!
New Everyday Players -- Sep 21, 2023
Say hello!Starting Pitcher Chart – September 21st
Pretty solid list for Thursday short slateIs John Means Back in Business?
Planning on stashing the O's lefty in keeper leagues for next season? Here are a few things you should know.- Chat
Paul Sporer's Baseball Chat - September 20th, 2023
Chat will be moved to 12:30pm CT instead of the standard 1:00pm CT Bullpen Report: September 20, 2023
All the latest ninth-inning news and notes around the league.
Community
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.
Job Postings
- Job Posting
Job Posting: Texas Rangers - Player Development, Data Apprentice
The Texas Rangers are hiring. - Job Posting
Job Posting: Seattle Mariners – Baseball Analytics/Projects Internships
The Seattle Mariners are hiring. - Job Posting
Job Posting: Miami Marlins - Data Engineer, Baseball Analytics
The Miami Marlins are hiring. - Job Posting
Job Posting: Boston Red Sox - Talent Acquisition Specialist, Baseball Ops
The Red Sox are hiring.
Essential Articles
- Prospects
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.
Site News
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We’ve Added a Handedness Filter to the Major League Leaderboards
The filter works for both hitters and pitchers. - Site News
We've Updated Our Major League Leaderboards Interface
Introducing a new way to use our leaderboards, plus members-only exclusives! - Site News
Introducing RosterResource's MiLB Power Rankings Leaderboard!
RosterResource's MiLB Power Rankings Leaderboard is here!
Top Prospects
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Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Top Prospects
ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Mookie Betts | 8.1 |
| 2.Ronald Acuna Jr. | 7.6 |
| 3.Freddie Freeman | 7.2 |
| 4.Shohei Ohtani | 6.6 |
| 5.Matt Olson | 6.2 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Zack Wheeler | 5.4 |
| 2.Spencer Strider | 5.3 |
| 3.Kevin Gausman | 5.1 |
| 4.Sonny Gray | 5.0 |
| 5.Gerrit Cole | 4.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Felix Bautista | 2.8 |
| 2.Tanner Scott | 2.4 |
| 3.David Bednar | 2.2 |
| 4.Matt Brash | 2.0 |
| 5.Alexis Diaz | 1.9 |
