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2025 ZiPS Projections: Chicago White Sox
Well, they're projected to win more games in 2025 than they did in 2024, which is something, I guess?
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Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 1/13/25
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JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Ben Zobrist
The switch-hitting multiposition star helped three teams to the World Series in a nine-year span.
Cubs Add $5 Million Worth of Colin Rea
The first win above replacement is the most expensive.
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Second Base 2025 Fantasy Rankings
Established studs run the keystone, but the position is in a transition phase across multiple tiers after the Top 5
First Base 2025 Fantasy Rankings
As this offense-heavy position ages out some of the former superstars, we're left looking for the next crop to emerge.
Starting Pitcher 2025 Fantasy Rankings
The Top 200 is live and the scorching Hot Stove will keep the updates coming early and often!
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Cubs Add $5 Million Worth of Colin Rea
The first win above replacement is the most expensive. - Chat
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 1/13/25
Slow times for free agents, but fast times for chats (presumably). 
FA SigningJeff Hoffman Joins the Jays
Toronto's bullpen was the worst in baseball last season, so the team signed one of the best relievers available to fix it.- HOF
JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Ben Zobrist
The switch-hitting multiposition star helped three teams to the World Series in a nine-year span. 
Unlike Other Giants, Oneil Cruz Lives For High Pitches
Cruz mashes at the top of the zone.2025 ZiPS Projections: Chicago White Sox
Well, they're projected to win more games in 2025 than they did in 2024, which is something, I guess?
Sunday Notes: Ever Introspective, Charlie Morton Isn't Quite Ready To Go Home
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ChatRosterResource Chat - 1/10/25
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to projected rosters and playing time, team needs, payroll, free agency, and more.
Matrix Reloaded: January 10, 2024
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ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 1/10/25
Come discuss the looming international signing period, discuss recent transactions, the Rockies farm system, or more.
HOFJAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Carlos González
The sweet-swinging left fielder bridged the gap between two distinct periods of Rockies success.
2025 ZiPS Projections: Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays ought to bounce back from their 74-win 2024 season, but time is their enemy.
Job PostingJob Posting: Cleveland Guardians - 2025 Analyst, Baseball Operations
The Cleveland Guardians are hiring.
TradeDodgers Trade Stunted Catching Prospect Diego Cartaya to Twins for Hard-Throwing DSL Arm
A former Top 100 prospect, Cartaya has either plateaued or regressed in basically every facet of the game over the last two seasons.
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The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1365 – First Base Preview Pt. 2
Paul and Justin wade through the power-lite options at 1B as they continue their preview of the positionSecond Base 2025 Fantasy Rankings
Established studs run the keystone, but the position is in a transition phase across multiple tiers after the Top 5Catcher 2025 Fantasy Rankings
New Years update on the catching positionShortstop 2025 Fantasy Rankings
A top heavy position with a number of drop offs, shortstop is one of the most interesting positions for fantasy in 2025.First Base 2025 Fantasy Rankings
As this offense-heavy position ages out some of the former superstars, we're left looking for the next crop to emerge.The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1364 – Sophomore Pitchers Part 2
Justin Mason and Jason Collette continue their discussion of second year pitchers!Relief Pitcher 2025 Fantasy Rankings
As the ace closer market gets thinner by the year, fantasy managers are left either paying a premium for the top dogs or playing the in-season waiver wire speculation game.The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1363 – First Base Preview Pt. 1
Paul and Justin discuss Verlander's move out to SF before diving into their 1B preview, breaking down the Top 11 at a position in fluxStarting Pitcher 2025 Fantasy Rankings
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ZiPS Projections
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 |
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 |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
| Fri | 2 PM | RosterResource |
ZiPS Projections
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 |
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 |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
| Fri | 2 PM | RosterResource |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Aaron Judge | 11.2 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 10.4 |
| 3.Shohei Ohtani | 9.1 |
| 4.Juan Soto | 8.1 |
| 5.Gunnar Henderson | 8.0 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cade Smith | 2.7 |
| 2.Griffin Jax | 2.6 |
| 3.Mason Miller | 2.3 |
| 4.Ryan Helsley | 2.3 |
| 5.Emmanuel Clase | 2.2 |
