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2027 ZiPS Projections: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates fell short in 2026, but still look like a competitive team if they do more with free agency than sign random 37-year-olds to one-year contracts.
Where Do the Yankees Go From Here?
How do we explain to high school seniors that the Yankees used to regularly win championships?
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Mining the News (11/13/26)
Now it's time to start my rankings ...
Polarizing Early ADP Debates: Third Base
After pick 150, no one seems to agree on where to draft the middle rounds of third basemen.
How Sustainable Are 2026’s Three Veteran Overperformers?
Three hitters outperformed their expected stats to put together big seasons in 2026. A look at what changed, and whether it holds for 2027.
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Sunday Notes: Brandon Gomes Comps River Ryan; Randy Flores Lets the Cat Out of the Bag
Plus Matt Arnold on the "nerds" chant, my AL Reliever of the Year vote, Anthony Fenech's fascinating new book, remembering Brad "The Animal" Lesley, facts and stats galore, and more.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: November 14, 2026
Is MLB expansion the best way to curb pitching dominance? Are the Red Sox right to let Sonny Gray walk? What are the odds of hitting the bull and winning a steak?
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 11/13/26
Chat with our glum, desert-dwelling prospect analyst as he confronts the end of the domestic pro baseball season.
FA SigningEvan Phillips and Atlanta Get Free Agency Moving With Multi-Year Pact
The Braves are bolstering their bullpen in a very Braves way.Where Do the Yankees Go From Here?
How do we explain to high school seniors that the Yankees used to regularly win championships?2027 ZiPS Projections: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates fell short in 2026, but still look like a competitive team if they do more with free agency than sign random 37-year-olds to one-year contracts.
Job PostingJob Posting: Cincinnati Reds - Baseball Operations Trainee
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Job Posting: Cleveland Guardians - 2027 Minor League Hitting Coach
The Cleveland Guardians are hiring. 
ChatRosterResource Chat: November 12, 2026
Jason and Jon are back from hiatus with the first RosterResource chat of the offseason!
ChatDan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 11/12/26
The first offseason Szym chat for what will be a...lengthy...offseason!
ProspectsBack Healthy, Blue Jays Prospect Jake Bloss Is Looking To Regain His Top-100 Form
Now ranked ninth in the Blue Jays system, the right-hander is looking to revisit his pre-surgery success.
Welcome to We Tried Season
Which the Cubs officially kicked off by announcing that they would not be trying where it matters the most.
2027 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Dusty Baker
Despite numerous near-misses and conflicts, Baker ranks among the dugout's giants.
FA SigningThe Tigers Are Pagán the Future of Their Bullpen on This Offseason's First Free Agent Signing
No one would confuse Pagán for Mason Miller, but he consistently runs strikeout rates in the high 20s, gets a ton of popups, and doesn’t give out that cheapies in the form of walks or seeing-eye grounders.
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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1544 – Industry League Wrap
Justin and Jason discuss recent MLB moves and their industry league teams!Mining the News (11/13/26)
Now it's time to start my rankings ...
Pitchers Most Vulnerable to Velocity Drops
The pitchers whose ERAs are most affected by velocity drops, and what that means for their 2027 fantasy value
Four Players to Sell at their NFBC ADP
Wherein my takes range from hot to tepid.Polarizing Early ADP Debates: Third Base
After pick 150, no one seems to agree on where to draft the middle rounds of third basemen.
Mining the News (11/12/26)
I suspect the news will dry up after the GM meetings.
Early ADP Observations: First Basemen
Making sense of the ADP Top 20 first basemenThe Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1543 – Live from FPAZ 2026!
Paul, Justin, Joe, and Jason met up in the desert to discuss some 2027 ADP at First Pitch Arizona
Hitters Who Gained $15 of Value in the Second Half of 2026: Part 2
Corbin Young examines six hitters who have produced $15 or more of value in the second half of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Can they sustain their success into 2027?How Sustainable Are 2026’s Three Veteran Overperformers?
Three hitters outperformed their expected stats to put together big seasons in 2026. A look at what changed, and whether it holds for 2027.
Mining the News (11/11/26)
Everyone is getting surgery.
Early Thoughts on NFBC ADP and Steamer Auction Values
In the past couple weeks, Christmas has come early for us fantasy baseball sickos.
No Jump Scare! Postseason Innings Jumps Are Not Actually That Scary
Or at least, they’re not any scarier than any other career high in innings.
Reviewing Fun With Tiny Sample Sizes -- Pitcher Edition 2026
How'd these pitchers perform the rest of the season?
Routes to Hitter Production
Interactive table that helps identify hitters with multiple routes to fantasy production.
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