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Sunday Notes: Giants Rookie Jonah Cox Took a Catcher Deep at Wrigley
Plus Torey Lovullo on the Cubs, Phillies prospect Cody Bowker, Bryce Rainer's light mind/quick bat, remembering Barney Schultz, facts and stats galore, and more.
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The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands.
How Quickly Can the Mets Retool?
Despite their recent surge, the Mets aren't going to go on a miracle wild card run, but they are set up pretty decently for a 2027 comeback.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 22, 2026
Will Corbin Carroll go 20/20/20/20? Who's the worst player to record a three-homer game? What's the worst follow-up to a second-place MVP finish? More...
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 22, 2026
Will Corbin Carroll go 20/20/20/20? Who's the worst player to record a three-homer game? What's the worst follow-up to a second-place MVP finish? More...
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Waiver Wire and FAAB Report (Week 22)
Snooze fest this week
RotoGraphs Dynasty Rankings
All models are wrong, but some are useful.
Big Kid Adds (Week 21)
A couple hitters and a closer.
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Sunday Notes: Giants Rookie Jonah Cox Took a Catcher Deep at Wrigley
Plus Torey Lovullo on the Cubs, Phillies prospect Cody Bowker, Bryce Rainer's light mind/quick bat, remembering Barney Schultz, facts and stats galore, and more.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 22, 2026
Will Corbin Carroll go 20/20/20/20? Who's the worst player to record a three-homer game? What's the worst follow-up to a second-place MVP finish? More...
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Despite their recent surge, the Mets aren't going to go on a miracle wild card run, but they are set up pretty decently for a 2027 comeback.
Pete Crow-Armstrong's Huge Step Forward
Thanks to substantial improvements at the plate, the Cubs' elite flychaser has banked some cool milestones while emerging as the likely NL MVP.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 8/21/26
Back from the World Funny Cake Baking Competition in Intercourse, PA, Eric is here to watch DSL playoffs with you and chat about prospects.
Mathemadage: Hard In, Soft Away
A new series where I apply some mathematical rigor to old baseball adages to see what stands up
ChatRosterResource Chat - 8/20/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
The AL Wild Card Mess Is Competitive Balance, and It's Not Pretty
The race for the Junior Circuit's final playoff spot currently features seven sub-.500 teams, and a first-round matchup between two teams with losing records is still a possibility.
Arsenal Included, ChiSox Southpaw Noah Schultz Remains a Work In Progress
The 6-foot-10 left-hander has a high ceiling and an arsenal in need to further fine-tuning.
ChatDan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 8/20/26
Consuming SzymChat won't give you cyclospora. Well, probably not.
CJ Abrams Isn't Long for Short
The Nationals are moving their shortstop of the last five years to second base. That we care is good news for everybody.
We Can't Let Baseball's Fun-Hating Dorks Kill the Stolen Base Again
Everyone in MLB should be relieved that Rickey Henderson isn’t around to be disappointed by the state of his once-beautiful game.
WPBL Week Three: The Firebells of the Ball
I'm not sure who votes for MVP in the WPBL, but if it's you (yes you, the person reading this), Kelsie Whitmore would like a word.
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Waiver Wire and FAAB Report (Week 22)
Snooze fest this week
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1533 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 23
Paul and Justin review the 2-start pitchers list for next week which is light on volume and high impact
Lineup Analysis (8/21/26)
Less chaos
Spider-Men? Starters with Sticky Stat Success
Are these young zone pounders up next to Avenge you next season?
5 Starting Pitchers on New Teams Making Pitch Mix Changes
Let's look at five starting pitchers who were traded to a new team, who might be changing their pitch mix and why that matters for fantasy baseball purposes.
Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: August 24–30
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of August 24–30.
Starting Pitcher Chart – August 21st, 2026
Ace Day with Miz, Cam, Luzardo, Yoshi, Sale, Webb, and Melton pitching!
Roto Riteup: August 21, 2026
Getting ready for the weekend with the Roto RiteupThe Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1532 – 2027 Meatball Draft Review Pt. 1
Paul, Justin, and Joe get together to discuss some key takeaways from an early 2027 draft conducted with several top playersBig Kid Adds (Week 21)
A couple hitters and a closer.
Schedule Tracker: Best and Worst Matchups Til' the End
Which hitter and pitcher matchups can we target from now until the end of the season?
Roto Riteup: August 20, 2026
It's time for the Roto Riteup!
Starting Pitcher Chart – August 20th, 2026
Cole and Bradish square off in a key AL East battle, Jump hops out of Sacramento, and Kirby faces a tough task at Milwaukee
ChatPaul Sporer's Baseball Chat - August 19th, 2026
The dog days are upon us, let's talk some baseball!
Starting Pitcher Chart – August 19th, 2026
Skenes gets a hot Tigers team at home, Messick gets one of the worst lineups vL, and Pfaadt hopes to stay dialed in at Fenway
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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.
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Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
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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 Schedule All times ET
| 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 |
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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 Schedule All times ET
| 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 | 8.5 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 6.2 |
| 3.Yordan Alvarez | 5.7 |
| 4.Dillon Dingler | 5.0 |
| 5.Kevin McGonigle | 4.7 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 5.6 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 5.2 |
| 3.Dylan Cease | 5.0 |
| 4.Cameron Schlittler | 5.0 |
| 5.Chris Sale | 4.9 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 3.3 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 2.6 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 2.4 |
| 4.Trevor Megill | 2.3 |
| 5.Adrian Morejon | 2.2 |
