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Nick Kurtz's Strange Encore
Kurtz's sophomore season is off to a slow start, despite glowing peripheral statistics. What gives?
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Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 5/5/26
Come chat prospects, baseball, whodunnits, and whatever else is on your mind.
Is the NL East Race Already Over?
The Braves are once again subverting expectations, but this time, in a positive way.
Tarik Skubal’s Injury Leaves Him (And the Tigers) in Uncertain Territory
Elbow surgery will sideline Detroit's ace indefinitely. The effects on the AL Central race are only the beginning of the ramifications.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: May 2, 2026
Would Shohei Ohtani be better at basketball than Michael Jordan was at baseball? Is James Wood one of the best opposite-field lefty hitters ever? We answer those questions and more...
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The Trade Desk: Getting Ketel
The art of pulling off a trade for an underperformer.
Starting Pitcher Chart – May 7th, 2026
Sparse board with plenty of potential pitfalls to be mindful of on a short slate Thursday
Roto Riteup: May 6, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to get you through your mid-week blues!
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Carlos Correa Is Out for the Rest of the Season
Houston's road to the playoffs now looks even bumpier than it already did.
The Continuously Variable Davis Martin
Explaining the hottest pitcher on the White Sox through a tortured automotive metaphor.Nick Kurtz's Strange Encore
Kurtz's sophomore season is off to a slow start, despite glowing peripheral statistics. What gives?Is the NL East Race Already Over?
The Braves are once again subverting expectations, but this time, in a positive way.- Chat
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 5/5/26
Come chat prospects, baseball, whodunnits, and whatever else is on your mind. 
ProspectsCubs Prospect Jonathon Long Has a Long Swing That Pairs Power and Contact
The 24-year-old first baseman has impressed in the minors, but will his right-handed stroke play in the majors?Tarik Skubal’s Injury Leaves Him (And the Tigers) in Uncertain Territory
Elbow surgery will sideline Detroit's ace indefinitely. The effects on the AL Central race are only the beginning of the ramifications.
Ronald Acuña Jr. Lands on IL in Weekend of Significant Injuries
Several notable starting pitchers joined the 2023 NL MVP on the IL, while Cal Raleigh and Ben Rice hope to avoid it.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 27–May 3
The Rays jump into the top five in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
ChatBen Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 5/4/26
Let's talk baseball, plus probably some Star Wars. Tis the season (or, well, the day), after all.
Anthony's Movin' Out
Under any circumstances, the demotion of a three-year incumbent starter would be major news. All the more so because of the messianic hype that surrounded Volpe.
Ildemaro Vargas Is Suddenly a Hitting Machine
The journeyman infielder has put up ridiculous offense numbers and reeled off the majors' longest hitting streak in seven years.
ProspectsChicago Cubs Top 34 Prospects
This system is slightly below average on depth and high-end talent, more so once you graduate Ballesteros, and it's light on pitching.
Sunday Notes: David Morgan Picked Up His Sinker in the Dugout Between Innings
Plus Matt Vierling and Nathan Lukes on spring training, Travis Bazzana on the ABL, Joe Sambito on Bob Watson, Jack Spring managed Kurt Russell, facts and stats galore, and more.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – May 7th, 2026
Sparse board with plenty of potential pitfalls to be mindful of on a short slate Thursday
Dynasty Due Diligence: Early May 2026
This series aims to help readers conduct their routine due diligence in their dynasty leagues.
The Trade Desk: Getting Ketel
The art of pulling off a trade for an underperformer.
Mining the News (5/5/26)
I'm not finding much.
Starting Pitcher Chart – May 6th, 2026
Plenty of options on a full slate WednesdayRoto Riteup: May 6, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitchers to get you through your mid-week blues!
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1504 – Fast Start Fades: Where Are We Now?
Paul, Justin, and Joe discuss a group of hitters who've had the biggest drop-offs from their first two weeks (though not all are in trouble despite their regression)
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: May 5, 2026
A couple of hot-hitting Reds, a pair of starters, and a veteran third baseman.
Position Player Playing Time Changes: May 5, 2026
It was quite the week for position player playing time swings.
Starting Pitcher SIERA Underperformers & Overperformers -- May 5, 2026
Which pitchers are due for ERA reductions or increases?
Roto Riteup: May 5, 2026
News, notes and streaming pitches to start your day off Rite!
Starting Pitcher Chart – May 5th, 2026
Ace Day on Tuesday, but several are facing difficult matchups
FAAB Frenzy and Waivers Wild: Week 7
Logan Henderson, Christian Scott, Jacob Latz and all the top free agent and waiver wire acquisitions from the weekend.
Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Missing Pulled Fly Balls
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s power is gone and there might be an explanation.
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Waiting for MLB’s First Billion-Dollar Player
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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.
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Prospects2026 Top 100 Prospects
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.
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Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
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The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
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Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 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 |
| 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.Matt Olson | 2.4 |
| 2.Aaron Judge | 2.2 |
| 3.Ben Rice | 2.1 |
| 4.Yordan Alvarez | 1.9 |
| 5.Brice Turang | 1.9 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cameron Schlittler | 2.1 |
| 2.Max Fried | 1.7 |
| 3.Davis Martin | 1.6 |
| 4.Cristopher Sanchez | 1.6 |
| 5.Tarik Skubal | 1.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Mason Miller | 1.1 |
| 2.Louie Varland | 1.0 |
| 3.Riley O'Brien | 0.8 |
| 4.Antonio Senzatela | 0.8 |
| 5.Dylan Lee | 0.7 |
