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Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 10/26/26
Last chat of the baseball season, so let's make it count (before next week's first-chat-of-the-offseason). Source
Chandler Simpson Can Fly
In Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson sparks a buzz with an RBI single in the first inning, igniting a wave of excitement in Milwaukee. The article highlights how his run to first seemed to “warp” the series’ momentum, with fans reacting dramatically and the dugout rallying. The piece explores Simpson’s impact on the game’s early narrative and the surrounding fanfare.
Liam Hicks Has Been a Fine Catch for the Rays
Not everything went right for the Rays' catcher in Game 2 of the World Series, but he's been a strong addition to the lineup. Source
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 5 of 12
FanGraphs' contract crowdsourcing continues with a group of catchers. Source
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 4 of 12
This ballot features a group of outfielders. Source
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 3 of 12
Our contract crowdsourcing effort continues with another group of starting pitchers. Source
The Brewers, the Rays, and the Pumping of Tires
The key to accessing an athlete’s talent and maximizing their skill turns out to be a little persuasion and a truckload of positivity. Source
There Is No Defending Some of the Defense We Saw in Game 2 of the World Series
Misplays from Jonathan Aranda and Chandler Simpson stood out in a game marred by poor fielding. Source
Sunday Notes: Adam Ottavino Faced Paul Goldschmidt 32 times
Plus Joe Ariola on his absurd K-rate, Nick Franklin on getting a coaching gig, Peter Gammons on why the Rangers missed out on Barry Zito, erstwhile Brewer Willie Mueller, facts and stats galore, and more. Source
Small Is the Man Who Leads to Sal-Vation
"I’m an eight-hole hitter. I’m a lefty, and you assume a guy like that is coming at you.” Source
Pratt Rise: Unlikely Hero Gives Brewers 2-0 Series Lead
Milwaukee's rookie shortstop opened the game in ignominious fashion. He closed it on cloud nine after a game-winning RBI helped his team stay perfect at home this October. Source
Members-Only Game Thread: World Series – Oct 24, 2026
FanGraphs launches a members‑only live game thread for World Series Game 1 on Oct. 24, 2026. The post invites thousands of knowledgeable fans to chat in real time, with occasional staff drop‑ins. Participants discuss last night’s dramatic finish, favorite drinks like Wisconsin’s Spotted Cow, and key on‑field moments—including Chandler Simpson’s early hit, a notable steal, and early predictions of a quick game. The thread also references polls, Rasmussen’s poll redux, and playful banter about player stats and future commentary.
Effectively Wild Episode 2548: Bullpen Blame
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and Ben Clemens banter about World Series roster and rotation decisions, the Fall Classic through a “styles make fights” lens, whether travel days are really rest days, and more. Then (31:50) Ben C. delivers a […] Source
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: October 24, 2026
This week, we're answering your questions on the most heroic World Series losers, the fewest starts needed to win a Cy Young, and trading managers. Source
The First Cut Is the Deepest: Buzzsaw Brewers Take Game 1
“I don’t even know how to tell you how I felt,” Misiorowski said after the game. “I still don’t know how I felt. I feel like I’m still trying to take everything in and understand what happened.” Source
Members-Only Game Thread: World Series – Oct 23, 2026
FanGraphs launches a members‑only live game thread for the World Series on Oct. 23, 2026, letting subscribers post comments instantly. The thread gathers thousands of knowledgeable fans discussing game strategy, player performance, and stadium details, with occasional input from FanGraphs staff. Participants joke about BLEPH stats, debate a potential Rays pitching move, reminisce about past writers like Jeff Sullivan and August Fagerstrom, and share local color from Wisconsin bars. The chat serves as a real‑time, community‑driven way to follow the championship without the usual staff Q&A format.
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 2 of 11
We continue our contract crowdsourcing with a group of infielders. Source
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 1 of 11
Our contract crowdsourcing effort begins with a group of pitchers, including the winter's top free agent. Source
Mathemadage: The Inevitable Reliever Blowup Theory
If you roll enough dice, you're bound to hit snake eyes eventually. But how does that translate to playoff baseball? Source
Postseason Manager Report Card: Stephen Vogt
With only two starting pitchers, Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt was the most hands-on manager in the Championship Series. How'd he do overall? Source
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 10/23/26
Waist-deep in Arizona Fall League looks and NPB remote work, Eric is here to field your prospect preguntas. Source
Rangers Prospect Sebastian Walcott Projects to Wallop Baseballs in the Bigs
Back healthy and playing in the AFL, the Bahamas native is one of baseball's top prospects. Source
The Brewers Are Eating the Elephant
Milwaukee is brewing something special, and a group of relatively anonymous players cast aside by other teams are all doing their part. Source
Job Posting: Pittsburgh Pirates – Multiple Openings
FanGraphs reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are hiring for several tech‑focused positions. The team seeks a Software Engineer to build full‑stack tools—APIs, backend services, and front‑end components—that support analysts, coaches, and front‑office staff in decisions on drafts, trades, and player development. Required skills include TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Node.js, SQL or Python, and experience with cloud, CI/CD, and data visualizations (Plotly, D3). They also need a Product Manager for Baseball R&D to lead cross‑functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and biomechanists, shaping data‑driven products that improve player development and game strategy. Both roles emphasize diversity, inclusion, and a passion for baseball. Applications are open as of October 23, 2026.
Job Posting: Pittsburgh Pirates – Biomechanist Openings
FanGraphs reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are hiring a Biomechanist for several roles—Coaching & Player Development, Major League, and another CPD position—effective immediately. The jobs involve operating the team’s biomechanics lab, focusing on hitting analysis while also supporting pitching assessments, and turning motion‑capture, force‑plate and video data into actionable insights for coaches and performance staff. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, hands‑on lab expertise, and proficiency in Python or R; knowledge of markerless capture, Visual3D, SQL, or Git is a plus. The Pirates emphasize a diverse, inclusive culture and welcome applicants even if they don’t meet every listed qualification.
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