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Trade Deadline Prospect Guide: Los Angeles Dodgers
A look at the Dodgers' situation heading into the trade deadline, along with an updated look at their farm system.
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The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands.
Let’s Make Some Deadline Trades! (2026 Edition)
As usual, Szym attempts to make some reasonable fantasy trades that aren't blown up in real life immediately after he files his piece.
The 2026 Crowdsourced Trade Value Results
The results are in.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 25, 2026
This week, we answer your questions on Esmerlyn Valdez’s heater, Gunnar Henderson's woes against heaters, how to fix the Angels, and more.
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Roto Riteup: July 28, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 28th, 2026
Many viable streaming options throughout the board, but also some landmine spots to consider avoiding
Prospect Valuation Follow-Up
Are prospect lists better at predicting fantasy success over time? Read on to find out.
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HOFPolarizing Honorees Brought Sparse Crowds for Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
The festivities honoring Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent generated far less buzz in Cooperstown.
ProspectsBrendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 7/28/26
Come chat about baseball, prospects, and whatever else is on your mind.- Prospects
Trade Deadline Prospect Guide: Los Angeles Dodgers
A look at the Dodgers' situation heading into the trade deadline, along with an updated look at their farm system. 
How the Fish Ended up at the Market
The Marlins finally won, but their 12-game skid may have cost them the season.
Bryan Baker Cut the Dead Weight
He has one pitch that always tells the truth and one pitch that always lies.
The 2026 Crowdsourced Trade Value Results
The results are in.
A Resurgent Caleb Durbin Has Helped Resurrect the Red Sox Offense
Fueled by multiple subtle changes, the third baseman's swing has gone from moribund to smoking hot.Let’s Make Some Deadline Trades! (2026 Edition)
As usual, Szym attempts to make some reasonable fantasy trades that aren't blown up in real life immediately after he files his piece.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: July 16–26
The Red Sox jump up to third in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
Meet the Managers of the WPBL
With the season set to start this weekend, the WPBL has confirmed who will manage each of its four teams.
Calling At Least Some Angels: Three Trade Deadline Options for the Halos
The Angels have players other teams will covet. But how many will they actually trade?
The Early Shift: I Had a Dream About Bees
They stung me.
TradeMead for Early: It's a Challenge Trade!
“Our goal wasn’t to win the trade. It was to make the team better.”
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Ottoneu Hot Right Now: July 28, 2026
Three corner infielders, a utility guy, and a reliever.
Position Player Playing Time Changes: July 28, 2026
The final rundown of playing time changes before the trade deadline!- Prospects
Prospect Valuation Follow-Up
Are prospect lists better at predicting fantasy success over time? Read on to find out. Starting Pitcher Chart – July 28th, 2026
Many viable streaming options throughout the board, but also some landmine spots to consider avoiding
Behind The Scenes Of A H2H Matchup
Phew, what a rush!Roto Riteup: July 28, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!
FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 19
Breaking down the weekend of FAAB activity and acquisitions in Fantrax and NFBC
I Have the Need, the Need for Mead (in Fenway)
What to make of Curtis Mead's new home.
Starting Pitcher Chart – July 27th, 2026
It's a very risky board after the studs at the top, plus an early Monday start time with a rare day game
Roto Riteup: July 28, 2026
Start your week off Rite with the Roto Riteup!
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1525 – Week 19 FAAB
Justin Mason and Jason Collette discuss last night's trade and this week's FAAB!
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 18)
Better options compared to the last few weeks.
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BOOG and the Hall of Fame, Part 1 (Introduction)
Presenting a different metric for evaluating Hall of Fame candidacies. Shape+ v2.0: Isolating Pitch Quality With Relative Physics and Additive Modeling
The updated framework establishes baselines for movement and approach angles, yielding an objective tool to analyze which pitch shapes are harder to hit.Waiting for MLB’s First Billion-Dollar Player
Would you rather have a guaranteed $140 million today or a chance at $1 billion six years from now?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Update: Meg Rowley
A breakdown of Meg Rowley’s ballot for Effectively Wild’s 2025 Preseason Predictions Game.
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Job Posting: San Diego Padres - Software Engineer, Baseball Systems
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The Chicago Cubs are hiring.
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Let's get into the nitty gritty of our new approach to prospect valuation.
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Our new method for prospect valuation updates previous studies for today's environment.
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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.
Prospects2025 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
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Site NewsThe Crowdsourced Trade Value Tool Is Back
It's the return of our crowdsourced trade value tool. Pick who you prefer between two players, over and over again, to build your own rankings.
Site NewsA New Heat Maps Feature for Members Is Now Active!
Time to learn what a Gaussian distribution is.
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The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands.
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 | 6.9 |
| 2.Yordan Alvarez | 5.1 |
| 3.Dillon Dingler | 5.0 |
| 4.Bobby Witt Jr. | 4.7 |
| 5.Otto Lopez | 4.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Jacob Misiorowski | 4.8 |
| 2.Cristopher Sanchez | 4.4 |
| 3.Cameron Schlittler | 4.2 |
| 4.Dylan Cease | 4.1 |
| 5.Paul Skenes | 3.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 2.7 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 2.4 |
| 3.Jhoan Duran | 1.9 |
| 4.Adrian Morejon | 1.8 |
| 5.Trevor Megill | 1.8 |
