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Scouting in the Age of Machines
In a world where every team has robust data, good scouting can be a competitive advantage.
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Formerly Wan Steven Kwan Once Again Has Got It Going On
The line drive machine is lining the drives (driving the lines?) with alarming frequency.
Vote For JJ (Or Carson)
The NL Rookie of the Year race is the most exciting award on the ballot this year, and if I had a vote, I wouldn't cast it for the favorite.
Are World Baseball Classic Players Actually Underperforming in 2026?
As we near the end of the regular season, let's test the theory that competing in the WBC negatively impacts player performance in the corresponding campaign.
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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 25th, 2026
The final weekend kicks off with a host of doubleheaders set up to avoid potential weekend weather issues
Roto Riteup: September 25, 2026
My final Roto Riteup of the season!
September Dynasty Rankings: Biggest Risers
Detailing the top risers in the latest run of the RotoGraphs Dynasty Ranking model
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Formerly Wan Steven Kwan Once Again Has Got It Going On
The line drive machine is lining the drives (driving the lines?) with alarming frequency.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 9/25
Even in Arizona the summer is ending, and Eric has returned from vacation with answers to your deepest questions.
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn't Like) This Week, September 25
Gentle hit-by-pitches, friendly rivals, and the end of an era.
Sandy Alcantara, Quality Reliever
A trail that’s broken by a once-in-a-lifetime genetic outlier can be followed by slightly lesser athletes.- Prospects
Scouting in the Age of Machines
In a world where every team has robust data, good scouting can be a competitive advantage. Are World Baseball Classic Players Actually Underperforming in 2026?
As we near the end of the regular season, let's test the theory that competing in the WBC negatively impacts player performance in the corresponding campaign.Vote For JJ (Or Carson)
The NL Rookie of the Year race is the most exciting award on the ballot this year, and if I had a vote, I wouldn't cast it for the favorite.
Chandler Simpson Is the Homerless Qualifier We’ve Been Waiting For
The Rays outfielder isn't just a speedy contact hitter. His swing is unlike anyone else's in the game today.
In a Pinch, "Running" Is a Relative Term
I just want to know how we got here, man. How are contenders pinch-running with catchers late in pivotal games?
ProspectsNotes From Star-Studded Rockies-A’s Instructional League
Including a big homer from Golden Spikes winner Daniel Jackson.
The Weakest Positions on the Remaining American League Contenders
Rounding up some sore spots — figuratively and literally — on Junior Circuit teams as they eye the postseason.
Queens Crowned Baseball Royalty, Beat Firebells in WPBL Championship
In a thrilling conclusion to a thrilling inaugural season, Los Angeles outlasted San Francisco in a WPBL championship series that went the distance.
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Freddy Peralta: A Lost Season that Was Saved
Following a recent revival in Tampa Bay, what can we look to expect from Freddy Peralta in 2027 as a fantasy asset.Starting Pitcher Chart – September 25th, 2026
The final weekend kicks off with a host of doubleheaders set up to avoid potential weekend weather issuesRoto Riteup: September 25, 2026
My final Roto Riteup of the season!
Macro Trends in Reliever Value
Back again to the bailiwick which is perhaps my least compelling at cocktail parties (and trust me, this is saying something): relief pitcher fantasy performance.
It Ain't Over Til It's Over
Four days is plenty of time to make something happen.
Starting Pitcher Chart – September 24th, 2026
A decent amount of depth for a Thursday board, especially with games in Sacramento and Colorado
Roto Riteup: September 24, 2026
Getting you to the finish line with the Roto Riteup
Pitchers Who Gain $10 or More of Value
Several starting pitchers have outperformed their projected value. Can we trust them heading into the 2027 fantasy baseball season?
Today's Comps for Tomorrow's Aces: Part 3
With a smile sweeter than a Toll House cookie...Crowdsourcing: Hitters Who Played Through an Injury
Thanks for input.
Starting Pitcher Chart – September 23rd, 2026
Deep group of considerations for Wednesday despite some tough matchups
Roto Riteup: September 23, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!
Last-Minute Pitchers to Add in Ottoneu
12 starters to consider adding to your Ottoneu roster ahead of the final weekend of the regular season.
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.
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BOOG and the Hall of Fame, Part 1 (Introduction)
Presenting a different metric for evaluating Hall of Fame candidacies. Shape+ v2.0: Isolating Pitch Quality With Relative Physics and Additive Modeling
The updated framework establishes baselines for movement and approach angles, yielding an objective tool to analyze which pitch shapes are harder to hit.Waiting for MLB’s First Billion-Dollar Player
Would you rather have a guaranteed $140 million today or a chance at $1 billion six years from now?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Update: Meg Rowley
A breakdown of Meg Rowley’s ballot for Effectively Wild’s 2025 Preseason Predictions Game.
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Job Posting: Texas Rangers - Apprentice, Baseball Research & Development
The Texas Rangers are hiring.
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The Details of Our New Prospect Valuation Methodology
Let's get into the nitty gritty of our new approach to prospect valuation. 
ProspectsIntroducing an Updated Method for Prospect Valuation
Our new method for prospect valuation updates previous studies for today's environment.
Prospects2026 Top 100 Prospects
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.
Prospects2025 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
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Site NewsThe Crowdsourced Trade Value Tool Is Back
It's the return of our crowdsourced trade value tool. Pick who you prefer between two players, over and over again, to build your own rankings.
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 | 10.7 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 6.8 |
| 3.Yordan Alvarez | 6.6 |
| 4.Elly De La Cruz | 6.4 |
| 5.Otto Lopez | 5.7 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 6.5 |
| 2.Cameron Schlittler | 6.2 |
| 3.Cristopher Sanchez | 6.0 |
| 4.Chris Sale | 5.8 |
| 5.Jesus Luzardo | 5.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 3.8 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 3.0 |
| 3.Adrian Morejon | 2.8 |
| 4.Jhoan Duran | 2.8 |
| 5.Cade Smith | 2.6 |
