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How Much Candy Is in a Major League Dugout?
Hey, if you want to win, you've got to fuel like a winner.
Trending Articles
Cal Raleigh Has Set a Record, and Leveled the AL MVP Race
The Big Dumper has reached the 50-homer plateau and is challenging both the 2022 and '25 versions of Aaron Judge.
Is Giancarlo Stanton BACK Back?
For the first time in years, Stanton's race to reach 500 home runs has sped beyond a sad trudge.
Unless the Reds Do Something Wild, the NL Playoff Race Is Over
Don’t get mad if there’s nothing to play for in September. It means the system worked perfectly.
Mailbag
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 23, 2025
This week, we answer your questions about the most-loaded Opening Day matchup ever, baseball’s biggest changes in the FanGraphs era, win-now trades, and more.
RotoGraphs – Trending Fantasy Articles
Starting Pitcher Chart – August 29th, 2025
Some depth to Friday's board, but a ton of risky matchups including a pair of intriguing MLB debuts
Mining the News (8/28/25)
The 2025 season isn't over yet.
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: August 28, 2025
Take a look at some of these young pitchers being called up.
Recent Articles
A Roundup of Recent Injuries Among the AL Contenders: The Appendix Appendix
Checking in on the various ailments affecting Junior Circuit teams as they battle for playoff spots.
ProspectsWei-En Lin Is a Fast-Rising A's Prospect Who Throws Strikes — Perhaps Too Many
The 19-year-old native of Taiwan has been living in the strike zone in his first professional season.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 8/29/25
Start your Labor Day weekend with some prospect chatter.Unless the Reds Do Something Wild, the NL Playoff Race Is Over
Don’t get mad if there’s nothing to play for in September. It means the system worked perfectly.How Much Candy Is in a Major League Dugout?
Hey, if you want to win, you've got to fuel like a winner.
Justin Verlander's Latest Transformation
Meet the zone-filling, contact-seeking version of one of the premier strikeout pitchers of the 21st century.
Is Giancarlo Stanton BACK Back?
For the first time in years, Stanton's race to reach 500 home runs has sped beyond a sad trudge.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 8/28/25
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, the upcoming offseason, and more.
Watch Those Fingers! A Roundup of Recent Injuries Among the NL Contenders
A look at some sprains, fractures, and other owies that could affect Senior Circuit teams as they battle for playoff spots.
ChatDan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 8/28/25
Finally, the time of the year when the bad teams go from implausible playoff teams to impossible ones.
Catching Up With Emmet Sheehan, Who Is the Same (Yet Different) Since Surgery
The Dodgers right-hander is much the same pitcher he was before Tommy John surgery, but not exactly.
Kyle Bradish Is Back, and He's Hungry for Outs
It’s like the universe was telling Bradish that he’d been missed.
Has Anyone Seen Second Base?
I can't seem to find it.Cal Raleigh Has Set a Record, and Leveled the AL MVP Race
The Big Dumper has reached the 50-homer plateau and is challenging both the 2022 and '25 versions of Aaron Judge.
RotoGraphs
Big Kid Adds (Week 22)
Several full-time bats popped up.
Pitcher Playing Time Changes: August 29, 2025
Entering the home stretch of playing time changes.
Ottoneu Drip: Finding Under-rostered Pitchers: August 29, 2025
Finding under-rostered pitchers you should consider adding to your Ottoneu roster for the playoffs.Starting Pitcher Chart – August 29th, 2025
Some depth to Friday's board, but a ton of risky matchups including a pair of intriguing MLB debuts
The Lefty Trend, But For Fantasy
Lefty starters have been the subject of all kinds of real-life baseball analysis lately. Does it matter for fantasy? Down the rabbit hole we go...Mining the News (8/28/25)
The 2025 season isn't over yet.Ottoneu Hot Right Now: August 28, 2025
Take a look at some of these young pitchers being called up.
Starting Pitcher Chart – August 28th, 2025
3 aces and a upstart rookie are the only 4 full recos on a short slate Thursday
Starting Pitcher Chart – August 27th, 2025
Not a ton of dependable options on a full slate Wednesday
Community
Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Update: Meg Rowley
A breakdown of Meg Rowley’s ballot for Effectively Wild’s 2025 Preseason Predictions Game.Utility in a Pinch: Does Versatility Bring an Offensive Benefit?
Does defensive versatility allow teams to use pinch-hitters more frequently, and if so, does it lead to more wins?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Game Update: Ben Clemens
An update of the Effectively Wild 2025 Preseason Predictions Game, focusing on the ballot of Ben Clemens.The Launch Angle Revolution May Save Lives
Batters are hitting the ball harder than ever. Are pitchers more at risk from dangerous comebackers because of it?
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Essential Articles
Prospects2025 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
2025 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.
Prospects2024 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
2024 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.
Prospects2023 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 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 |
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 |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
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 |
| 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.Aaron Judge | 7.5 |
| 2.Cal Raleigh | 7.3 |
| 3.Bobby Witt Jr. | 6.6 |
| 4.Shohei Ohtani | 5.9 |
| 5.Trea Turner | 5.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Tarik Skubal | 6.1 |
| 2.Paul Skenes | 5.4 |
| 3.Garrett Crochet | 5.4 |
| 4.Cristopher Sanchez | 4.9 |
| 5.Logan Webb | 4.4 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Adrian Morejon | 2.2 |
| 2.Aroldis Chapman | 2.2 |
| 3.Bryan Abreu | 2.2 |
| 4.Robert Suarez | 2.0 |
| 5.Cade Smith | 1.9 |
