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Cole Sulser Discusses Pitch Design and the Properties of Seam Shift
The Tampa Bay Rays reliever has a degree in engineering sciences and a deep understanding of pitching analytics.
2026 Trade Value: Nos. 11-20
Today's installment of the Trade Value Series features one big bopper, five of the most well-rounded young hitters in the game, and four dominant starters under team control. Gotta catch 'em all.
The Tigers Are Alive and, Well, You Know Where This Is Going
Tarik Skubal is the biggest name at this year's trade deadline. But are the Tigers actually sellers?
Nobody Told the Tigers It’s The Year of the Bunt
Detroit is on pace to set (or maybe tie) a dubious bunting record.
How Jacob Latz Is Missing Bats
One of this year's more anonymous All-Stars has been one of the best closers in baseball.
2026 Trade Value: Nos. 21-30
Great young arms, spectacular-but-flawed hitters, and a few guys who might just win you a World Series are among the players in today's installment of the Trade Value Series.
Effectively Wild Episode 2508: Deadline Deliberations
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s ongoing jury service and meet major leaguers Zac Thornton and Tyron Guerrero, who used to be—but also never really were?—named Zach Thornton and Tayron Guerrero, respectively. Then (35:29) they attempt to diagnose Cal Raleigh’s offensive ills, check in on Patrick Bailey’s bat, examine how the Red Sox […]
Wait, What?! Brandon Valenzuela’s Breakout
This winter, Brandon Valenzuela graded out as a low-variance, glove-first backstop. Whoops.
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 7/21/26
Come chat about prospects, baseball, 19th century literature, or whatever else is on your mind.
The Dodgers Have Hit Pause on Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching
Inflammation in his left knee led the Dodgers to scrub back-to-back of his scheduled starts, though he remains in the lineup as a DH.
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 7/21/26
Back in action after a break.
FanGraphs Feature Focus: Minor League Leaderboards
Now with custom date ranges for Members!
Drew Rasmussen Developed a Two-Seam Runner Because of Bo Bichette
The Tampa Bay Rays right-hander has three fastball variations, one of which came to be with a single hitter in mind.
2026 Trade Value: Nos. 31-40
Elite catchers, top prospects, good arms, and talented bats populate today's installment of the Trade Value Series.
Binging With Bradish: The Orioles Add Five Years of Kyle to the Menu
The Orioles really seem to have a five-year plan.
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Designated Hitter
Closing out the annual series with a look at contenders who could really use an extra bat.
2026 Trade Value: Nos. 41-50
We kick off this year's Trade Value Series with the first 10 spots on the list, including tough calls, value cases, and the best reliever in baseball.
The Early Shift: Daft Punk Is Playing at My House
There's a freakout brewing at my house.
2026 Trade Value: Introduction and Honorable Mentions
With the trade deadline just around the corner, we embark on our annual exercise to identify the players with the highest trade value in baseball.
Effectively Wild Episode 2507: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Named
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s jury duty and his reaction to Meg and Craig’s pillow talk on the preceding episode. Then they discuss why All-Star Game pitching is overpowering, whether the Home Run Derby balls were juiced (and whether it matters), another earliest-ever Opening Day, MLB’s crackdown on teams’ boundary-pushing use of […]
Sunday Notes: Intent Increased, Troy Melton Weaponized His Cutter
Plus Riley Greene on McGonigle and Skubal, Clayton Campbell on the World Cup, René Rivera on King Felix, Nationals prospect Christian Franklin, facts and stats galore, and more.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 18, 2026
In this week's mailbag, what if MLB teams could loan players, what's behind Kyle Karros’ breakout, what Anthony Rendon's career might have been, and more...
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Right Field
A lot has gone wrong in in right for these contenders.
The Early Shift: Mouse TV
Craig Kimbrel... I swear to God.
Because You Asked: Evaluating Manuel Pena
"What has gotten into Manuel Pena?" is a question I often see in my chats. Let's take a closer look.
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