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The Last-Place Cubs Are Injured, but All Is Nowhere Near Lost Yet
Two early pitching injuries and the absence of one of their top bats have the Cubs down. But a deep roster means that it's far too early to panic.
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Let Me Upgrade You: Small Improvements With Big Playoff Implications
Which big league teams could most use a glow-up at their weakest position? I ran the numbers.
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 4/7/26
Let's chat about prospects, baseball, the Evans Gambit, and whatever else is on your mind.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: March 25–April 5
Hot starts have helped the Pirates and Brewers rise up the FanGraphs power rankings early this season.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 4, 2026
We answer your questions on the World Series teams with the most and least WAR on their rosters, the dropped third strike rule, and players with the same name.
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FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 3
Reviewing the most popular waiver and free agent acquisitions of the weekend.
Roto Riteup: April 7, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 7th, 2026
Ace Day plus some mid-tier options with great matchups gives us 21 options reco'd across all formats on Tuesday!
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Trio of Playoff Contenders Each Loses Superstar to Injury
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Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 4/7/26
Let's chat about prospects, baseball, the Evans Gambit, and whatever else is on your mind. The Last-Place Cubs Are Injured, but All Is Nowhere Near Lost Yet
Two early pitching injuries and the absence of one of their top bats have the Cubs down. But a deep roster means that it's far too early to panic.
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Opposing Hitters Are Watching Michael Soroka, and So Can You!
“Gee, Michael Soroka has been pretty good,” is the kind of statement that tells you more about the calendar than Soroka himself, but the point remains.
ChatBen Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 4/6/26
A week and a half down - sounds like time for some too-hot takes from you guys and some milquetoast "it's early" responses from me. Let's do it!Let Me Upgrade You: Small Improvements With Big Playoff Implications
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Hot starts have helped the Pirates and Brewers rise up the FanGraphs power rankings early this season.
Jo Adell Gets Robbed
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Sunday Notes: Mason Miller Threw a Changeup; Make That Three Changeups
Plus Fernando Tatis Jr on not changing, Craig Stammen on expected numbers, Justin Steele on watching like a fan, Danny Coulombe on the pitch clock and ABS, facts and stats galore, and more.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: April 4, 2026
We answer your questions on the World Series teams with the most and least WAR on their rosters, the dropped third strike rule, and players with the same name.
Yes, Pennants Can Be Lost in April
April may be a small sample compared to a full season, but small sample sizes can have large consequences.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 4/3/2026
Join Eric as he starts a scouting run that will encompass most of April, starting in rainy Pennsylvania.
Mike Trout Goes for a Walk
Trout is off to one of the strangest hot starts of his career.
On Second Thought, Let's Call Konnor Griffin Up After All
This is a franchise player; I’ve zoomed out because I expect that when all is said and done, you will be able to see his impact from space.
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Mining the News (4/7/26)
Lots on Zack Wheeler
The Trade Desk: Winning a Pitcher Deal
Don't make a deal unless you're sure you're getting the better side of it.
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: April 7, 2026
Are breakouts from this outfielder, catcher, and starting pitcher for real?
Position Player Playing Time Changes: April 7, 2026
Konnor Griffin is here!
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The boys from the Pallazzo podcast join the Beat the Shift podcast.
Batter maxEV Gainers -- Apr 7, 2026
Batters hitting it harderRoto Riteup: April 7, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!Starting Pitcher Chart – April 7th, 2026
Ace Day plus some mid-tier options with great matchups gives us 21 options reco'd across all formats on Tuesday!
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1493 – Early Velocity and Bat Speed Risers
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Reviewing the most popular waiver and free agent acquisitions of the weekend.
Taking Advantage of the Ottoneu/FanGraphs Leaderboards
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Starting Pitcher Fastball Velocity Gainers & Decliners -- Apr 6, 2026
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Roto Riteup: April 6, 2026
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 6th, 2026
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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 |
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 |
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.Yordan Alvarez | 1.0 |
| 2.Andy Pages | 0.9 |
| 3.Cam Smith | 0.9 |
| 4.Jose Altuve | 0.9 |
| 5.Wilyer Abreu | 0.9 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cameron Schlittler | 0.7 |
| 2.Kevin Gausman | 0.6 |
| 3.Bryan Woo | 0.6 |
| 4.Sandy Alcantara | 0.6 |
| 5.Joe Boyle | 0.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jhoan Duran | 0.4 |
| 2.Jimmy Herget | 0.4 |
| 3.Mason Miller | 0.4 |
| 4.Sean Burke | 0.3 |
| 5.Graham Ashcraft | 0.3 |
