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Francisco Lindor Is Already a Plausible Hall of Famer
Lindor has a strong case for finishing as the best shortstop of his generation.
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A Shohei Ohtani 50/50 Odds Update
I updated the odds of Ohtani’s potential homers/steals milestone after his powerful weekend series.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: September 3–8
The Mets rise up the FanGraphs Power Rankings as the season nears it's end.
The Playoff Race Between the Mets and the Braves Is Going Down to the Wire
The two teams are tied in the standings, but our playoff odds show a large gap in their postseason probabilities. What gives?
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FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 24)
It's getting ugly out there.
Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat
Getting to the end.
Starting Pitcher Chart – September 9th, 2024
Not a whole lot to work with on Monday
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For Gavin Stone, Jeff McNeil and Others on Contenders, It's a Race Against the Clock to Return
The past weekend featured some bad news regarding key players for the Dodgers, Mets, Braves, and Mariners.FanGraphs Power Rankings: September 3–8
The Mets rise up the FanGraphs Power Rankings as the season nears it's end.
Site NewsNew Member Feature: Customizable Player Page Dashboards
Customize your player page experience.A Shohei Ohtani 50/50 Odds Update
I updated the odds of Ohtani’s potential homers/steals milestone after his powerful weekend series.Francisco Lindor Is Already a Plausible Hall of Famer
Lindor has a strong case for finishing as the best shortstop of his generation.
Sunday Notes: Jaden Hamm Is Riding High as a Tigers 2023 Draft Gem
Plus Kevin Gausman's best game, Jonathan Cannon's worst pitch, remembering Nils Nyman, Lindor and Ramírez's HoF paths, facts and stats galore, and much more.The Playoff Race Between the Mets and the Braves Is Going Down to the Wire
The two teams are tied in the standings, but our playoff odds show a large gap in their postseason probabilities. What gives?
Matt Chapman Cashes In Early... or Late
After settling for a short-term deal this spring, the slick-fielding third baseman has landed a much larger contract without the hassle of free agency.
Hopes and Skenes
The mustachioed man with the power arm is returning the Pirates to relevance and providing Pittsburgh fans a reason to believe that better days are ahead.
Let's Act Like the White Sox Don't Exist
What would happen if this year's White Sox had their stats wiped from the record? And which opponents would lose the most?
Top of the Order: Matt Chapman and the Giants' Payroll Obligations
Matt Chapman will be a Giant for six more years, affecting the team's payroll significantly.
Corbin Carroll Has Powered Up
The 2023 NL Rookie of the Year struggled mightily over the season's first few months, as did the Diamondbacks, but his second-half tear has helped the team surge into a Wild Card spot.
Will Shohei Ohtani Go 50-50? And If So, When?
I simulated a million seasons to get an idea for which game has the highest likelihood of completing Ohtani's quest for a spectacular statistical milestone.
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Hitter Schedules To Know - Week of Sep 9, 2024
This week's pickupsRoto Riteup: September 9, 2024
Start you week off Rite with the Roto Riteup!Starting Pitcher Chart – September 9th, 2024
Not a whole lot to work with on MondayFAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 24)
It's getting ugly out there.Know Your Averages 2024, Cutter Edition
Don't let this article cut out of the zone at the last minute! Get it out in front! Read now!The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1339 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 24
Paul and Justin cover the 2-start pitchers slated for next week and decide who they are starting and sitting
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How Does Seiya Suzuki Stack Up?
Comparing the Japanese slugger to other recent players to arrive from NPB.The Last Solo Umpire
In 1923, an umpire had to call a game by himself for the last time in MLB history.What Makes a Good Four-Seamer Good?
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2024 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.- Prospects
2023 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player. 2023 Top 50 Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.- Prospects
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The FanGraphs prospect team presents their 2022 top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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2024 FanGraphs WAR Update
Today's changes complete the move from UZR to the full suite of Statcast equivalent metrics in FanGraphs WAR. - Site News
FanGraphs Spotlight: Pitch Type Splits
FanGraphs splits aren't just for handedness and times through the order. They also contain all the data you could want about individual pitch shapes and effectiveness. - Site News
FanGraphs Spotlight: Positional Splits
A handy tool for highlighting which teams are getting the most and least at each spot — and who's contributing to it.
Top Prospects
AL
| BAL | CHW | LAA |
| BOS | CLE | OAK |
| NYY | DET | SEA |
| TBR | KCR | TEX |
| TOR | MIN | HOU |
NL
| ATL | CHC | ARI |
| MIA | CIN | COL |
| WSN | MIL | LAD |
| NYM | PIT | SDP |
| PHI | STL | SFG |
ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Top Prospects
AL
| BAL | CHW | LAA |
| BOS | CLE | OAK |
| NYY | DET | SEA |
| TBR | KCR | TEX |
| TOR | MIN | HOU |
NL
| ATL | CHC | ARI |
| MIA | CIN | COL |
| WSN | MIL | LAD |
| NYM | PIT | SDP |
| PHI | STL | SFG |
ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Bobby Witt Jr. | 9.6 |
| 2.Aaron Judge | 9.6 |
| 3.Juan Soto | 7.5 |
| 4.Gunnar Henderson | 7.3 |
| 5.Francisco Lindor | 7.2 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Chris Sale | 6.2 |
| 2.Tarik Skubal | 5.3 |
| 3.Zack Wheeler | 4.7 |
| 4.Cole Ragans | 4.5 |
| 5.Cristopher Sanchez | 4.4 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 2.2 |
| 2.Griffin Jax | 2.2 |
| 3.Cade Smith | 2.2 |
| 4.David Robertson | 2.0 |
| 5.Jeff Hoffman | 2.0 |
