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On Chandler Simpson’s Catch
The Rays left fielder smashed into a wall real hard. Source
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat 10/27/2026
Come chat about prospects, baseball, Enron, or whatever else is on your mind. Source
How Do the Bullpens Line up for World Series Game 4?
Both squads will lean on their relievers to fill innings tonight, but Milwaukee has the edge. Source
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 10/27/26
Keeping a broom handy, just in case. Source
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 7 of 12
Our crowdsourcing continues with a group of relievers. Source
Contract Crowdsourcing 2026-27: Ballot 6 of 12
Our contract crowdsourcing continues with a group of first basemen and designated hitters. Source
Sink, Florida, Sink: Inside the Rally That Broke the World Series Open
The Brewers have been on the right side of enough bloops and close plays to make you think not only is God real, but that He’s also made of cheese. The fifth inning of Game 3 was not that. Source
After Game 3 Rout, the World Series Is (97.67%) Over
A 10-1 blowout has the Brewers one win from sweeping (again). Source
Members-Only Game Thread: World Series – Oct 26, 2026
FanGraphs Baseball invites members to an exclusive, real‑time World Series Game Thread for the October 26, 2026 matchup. While staff Q&A chats are delayed, member posts appear instantly, fostering fast discussion among thousands of knowledgeable fans. Staff may drop in, and courteous behavior is required to keep chat privileges.
Arizona Fall League Midseason Check-In
Let's run through how some of the most notable prospects playing in the AFL have performed thus far. Source
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