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The slugging first baseball went deep twice last night in his second big league game.

Keegan Thompson has hit a new gear at the same time he started throwing a new pitch. Is it a novelty or here to stay?

The 2019 first-rounder made his big league debut in June, and he's relying heavily on his hook.

The Cardinals have a top-heavy system with slightly below-average depth due more to graduations than anything else.

A scary collision punctuated what had otherwise been an exceptional road trip.

Featuring the Samsung Lions, Doosan Bears, Lotte Giants, NC Dinos, and Hanwha Eagles.

Szym is here to talk about all your favorite and least-favorite topics.

In which I dig into some conventional wisdom and suggest that more hitters should channel their inner Giancarlo Stanton.

The O's finally have some real foundation talent that could help make the team relevant over the next couple of years.

Despite the continued spotlight on his breakup with the Braves, he's still raking.

Featuring the SSG Landers, Kiwoom Heroes, LG Twins, KIA Tigers, and KT Wiz.

Featuring recent looks and reports on the A's, Cubs, and Angels as prospects move up and down The Board.

MLB is hiring.

There seems to be even more platoons forming. What a mess.

How two burgeoning left-handers have succeeded by changing their shape.

Paul is solo for this one and dissects some early breakout hitters in the NL, analyzing their potential rest of the way and what leagues they are most viable in right now

A walk around the AL East with SI.com's Jennifer Piacenti.

Paul is solo for this one and dissects some early breakout hitters in the AL, analyzing their potential rest of the way and what leagues they are most viable in right now

More fresh faces to meet.

In this week's Throwing Heat we discuss two pitchers who aren't really rostered as well as three comeback stories.

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Some hitters and a couple popup closers.

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Comparing the Japanese slugger to other recent players to arrive from NPB.

In 1923, an umpire had to call a game by himself for the last time in MLB history.

A fine look at which parts of the four-seam fastball are most important to success.

MLB is hiring.

The Boras Corporation is hiring.

MLB is hiring.

The Tigers are hiring.

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The FanGraphs prospect team presents their 2022 top 100 list, with reports for each player.

The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.

Eric Longenhagen presents his 2021 top 100 list, with reports for each player.

The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Craig Edwards and the FanGraphs staff.

Eric Longenhagen presents his 2020 top 100 list, with reports for each player.

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FanGraphs WAR now includes Statcast's Fielding Runs Prevented in its range component.

Please note: This isn't a good way to project player performance.