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When Will the Angels Be Competitive Again?
The road to contention is likely to be a long, relatively unpleasant journey for the Angels.
Untying the Tiebreaker Scenarios, One More Time
No matter how hard we stare at it, this won't turn into Team Entropy-level fun.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: September 19, 2026
Answering your questions on the highest walk-offs-to-WAR ratios in MLB history, a bonkers idea to get rid of batting lineups, and the shortest maximum winning streak for a team with the best record.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – September 22nd, 2026
This entire week is a minefield as we just don't know how long *anyone* will throw in what could be their final start of the year
September Dynasty Rankings: Biggest Risers
Detailing the top risers in the latest run of the RotoGraphs Dynasty Ranking model
Waiver Wire and FAAB Report (Week 26)
One last time.
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The Brewers Should Give Kyle Harrison a Playoff Shot
Milwaukee has a tough choice to make. There's no right answer, but I'd take the higher-upside option.
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Ron Coomer Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz
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FanGraphs Power Rankings: September 14–20
The Brewers and Rays separate themselves from the pack in the final regular season power rankings.
Untying the Tiebreaker Scenarios, One More Time
No matter how hard we stare at it, this won't turn into Team Entropy-level fun.
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Off-Peak MVP Season
Witt could win his first MVP in the third-best season of his career.
Sunday Notes: Ever Evolving, (the A's) Max Muncy Remains In Search of His Groove
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The Red-Hot Elly De La Cruz
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Last-Minute Pitchers to Add in Ottoneu
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Request for Help: 2026 Initial Closers
I could use a little help before the final report.
Final Week Short-Side Platoon Beneficiaries
Your sneaky final week deep league pickups.Starting Pitcher Chart – September 22nd, 2026
This entire week is a minefield as we just don't know how long *anyone* will throw in what could be their final start of the year
Starting Pitcher Write-Ups – September 21st, 2026
Just 3 games and not many options to consider today.
FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 27
Reviewing the final FAAB period of the season
Starting Pitcher Chart – September 20th, 2026
Not too many locks out there for Sunday, so be careful with your streaming choicesWaiver Wire and FAAB Report (Week 26)
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Starting Pitcher Chart – September 19th, 2026
Plenty of options for Saturday, but also some landmines to avoid
Lineup Analysis (9/18/26)
One last look ...
Big Kid Adds (Week 25)
Season's final article ... next week's doesn't matter.
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2026 Pre-Trade Deadline Top 100 Update
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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 |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Pete Crow-Armstrong | 10.4 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 6.6 |
| 3.Yordan Alvarez | 6.4 |
| 4.Elly De La Cruz | 6.3 |
| 5.Otto Lopez | 5.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 6.5 |
| 2.Cameron Schlittler | 6.1 |
| 3.Cristopher Sanchez | 6.0 |
| 4.Chris Sale | 5.7 |
| 5.Jesus Luzardo | 5.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 3.7 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 3.0 |
| 3.Adrian Morejon | 2.7 |
| 4.Jhoan Duran | 2.7 |
| 5.Trevor Megill | 2.4 |
