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The Brewers, the Rays, and the Pumping of Tires
The key to accessing an athlete’s talent and maximizing their skill turns out to be a little persuasion and a truckload of positivity.
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For those who want to support FanGraphs even more.
Members-Only Game Thread: World Series - Oct 26, 2026
The World Series moves to St. Petersburg.
Arizona Fall League Midseason Check-In
Let's run through how some of the most notable prospects playing in the AFL have performed thus far.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: October 24, 2026
This week, we're answering your questions on the most heroic World Series losers, the fewest starts needed to win a Cy Young, and trading managers.
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Reviewing 2026 Projection Showdown: THE BAT X vs Steamer ERA Forecasts
How'd the projection systems do?
Finding Value in Bat Speed Among Young Hitters
Using 2026 data to assess how bat speed and hard-hit rate can help identify young hitters with fantasy value heading into 2027.
Mason's Musings: Offseason Checklist
Justin Mason goes over his offseason checklist to make sure he is properly prepared for the 2027 season!
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Arizona Fall League Midseason Check-In
Let's run through how some of the most notable prospects playing in the AFL have performed thus far. 
ChatBen Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 10/26/26
Last chat of the baseball season, so let's make it count (before next week's first-chat-of-the-offseason).
Chandler Simpson Can Fly
Not in the way that you think.
Liam Hicks Has Been a Fine Catch for the Rays
Not everything went right for the Rays' catcher in Game 2 of the World Series, but he's been a strong addition to the lineup.
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 5 of 12
FanGraphs' contract crowdsourcing continues with a group of catchers.
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 4 of 12
This ballot features a group of outfielders.
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 3 of 12
Our contract crowdsourcing effort continues with another group of starting pitchers.The Brewers, the Rays, and the Pumping of Tires
The key to accessing an athlete’s talent and maximizing their skill turns out to be a little persuasion and a truckload of positivity.
There Is No Defending Some of the Defense We Saw in Game 2 of the World Series
Misplays from Jonathan Aranda and Chandler Simpson stood out in a game marred by poor fielding.
Sunday Notes: Adam Ottavino Faced Paul Goldschmidt 32 times
Plus Joe Ariola on his absurd K-rate, Nick Franklin on getting a coaching gig, Peter Gammons on why the Rangers missed out on Barry Zito, erstwhile Brewer Willie Mueller, facts and stats galore, and more.
Small Is the Man Who Leads to Sal-Vation
"I’m an eight-hole hitter. I’m a lefty, and you assume a guy like that is coming at you.”
Pratt Rise: Unlikely Hero Gives Brewers 2-0 Series Lead
Milwaukee's rookie shortstop opened the game in ignominious fashion. He closed it on cloud nine after a game-winning RBI helped his team stay perfect at home this October.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: October 24, 2026
This week, we're answering your questions on the most heroic World Series losers, the fewest starts needed to win a Cy Young, and trading managers.
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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1542 – Rotoworld Mock ft. Eric Samulski
Justin Mason is joined by Eric Samulski of Rotoworld to discuss the Rotoworld mock!
Mining the News (10/26/26)
Trying to catch up on the news, more to come.Reviewing 2026 Projection Showdown: THE BAT X vs Steamer ERA Forecasts
How'd the projection systems do?Mason's Musings: Offseason Checklist
Justin Mason goes over his offseason checklist to make sure he is properly prepared for the 2027 season!Finding Value in Bat Speed Among Young Hitters
Using 2026 data to assess how bat speed and hard-hit rate can help identify young hitters with fantasy value heading into 2027.
Revering and Roasting Starting Pitchers by ADP Tier
Kirby once, there's no shame. Kirby twice, shame on you and me.
Examining Five Breakout Pitchers Being Drafted Past Pick 150: Part 1
Corbin Young examines five starting pitchers who broke out in 2026, earning significantly more value than their projected dollars.
Do Catchers Age Differently?
Betteridge's Law of Headlines takes an L! Sort of!
Reviewing 2026 Projection Showdown: THE BAT X vs Steamer wOBA Forecasts
How'd the projection systems do?
The Parker Messick Lesson and Potential 2027 Dupes
Park ‘er behind down and stay awhile. Let’s talk about drafting skills versus drafting roles, with some early looks at 2027 draft options.
Making Ottoneu Arbitration Work for You
Your arbitration allocations should be focused on helping your team, first and foremost.
Ottoneu Arbitration Omnibus VII
An updated collection of some of the most useful Ottoneu arbitration content.
Jake Mailhot’s 2026 Ottoneu Bold Predictions In Review
A look back at some pre-season predictions.
The Value of Followers in Fantasy Leagues: Part III
Our follower journey ends with a look at Ottoneu leagues.
Sal Stewart, Alec Burleson and the Mid-Round CI Breakouts
Revisiting the class of middle-round corner infielders who splendidly broke out
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The prospect team presents their 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
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The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
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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 EDT
| 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 EDT
| 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 |
