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The Freddy Peralta Deal Has Been a Dud for the Mets
The 30-year-old righty has hardly lived up to his billing as a no.1 starter, and instead has become a symbol for the Mets’ disappointing season.
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 6/23/26
Let's talk some baseball...
What’s Going on With Wan Steven Kwan?
And would he have any Grey Poupon?
FanGraphs Feature Focus: On-Pace Leaderboards
If you like playing narrative-ball irresponsibly, this one's for you.
The State of FanGraphs 2026
With FanGraphs' 21st anniversary later this summer, an update on where the site stands.
Effectively Wild Episode 2495: Rank Amateurs
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Joey Meneses and John Brebbia being back in the big leagues, Mike Trout’s hamstring strain, Dillon Dingler’s dominance, a Blue Jays All-Star voting update, the latest Home Run Derby format change, MLB’s radical amateur drafts proposal, the DOJ’s MLB investigation and the York Revolution’s Pride event, Rafael Devers […]
How Much Would MLB’s Draft Proposal Cost the Best Players?
SPOILER: A lot.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: June 15–21
The Wild Card races are wide open, leading to some big movement in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
The Early Shift: In a Blender
Trey Yesavage strikes out Mike Trout in brutalist fashion, and Family Nap goes wrong.
Never Use an ABS Challenge in This One Weird Count
Challenge smarter, not harder.
Sunday Notes: George Lombard Jr. is Dialing In His Mindset and Swing
Plus Louis Varland best-pitch banter, Shulman father-son broadcast similarities , Lew Krausse Sr, Grover Cleveland Alexander, facts and stats galore, and more.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: June 20, 2026
Juan Soto's slower swing speed, whether the American League will field a playoff team with a losing record, and more!
Jackson Chourio’s Big Step Forward
The 22-year-old Brewer got a late start to his season due to a fractured metacarpal, but he's made big advances since returning to the lineup.
The Early Shift: Wobbly Is the Head That Wears the Hat
Also, how to burp a baby.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 6/19/2026
Join Eric for a prospect chat as he takes a break from training for this year's All Star Celebrity Softball Game.
Peyton Gray Has a Good Changeup and an Even Better Backstory
The Texas Rangers reliever had multiple stints in indie ball with the Milwaukee Milkmen.
Salvador Perez’s Carrying Tool Is Gone
The end might not be nigh so much as it's already here.
To Challenge, or Not To Challenge — That Is the Question
What factors are players considering when deciding whether to challenge a pitch, and how are managers and front offices shaping their teams’ ABS strategy?
Assessing Zac Veen and Six Other Interesting Potential Call-Ups
Szym takes a look at a few of the more fascinating potential call-ups who aren't elite prospects.
RosterResource Chat – 6/18/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
FanGraphs Feature Focus: RosterResource Coaches Table
FanGraphs' best tool for Remembering Some Guys.
In Detroit, Every Hitter Is in a Pinch
The Tigers’ approach to the bench is simple: We paid for the whole thing, so we might as well use it all.
Effectively Wild Episode 2494: Culture WAR
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the backlash to MLB’s initial statement about the Giants’ objectors to Pride Night, the league’s subsequent expanded statement, and the facts about the policies and punishments (or the lack thereof) pertaining to uniform […]
Miami Marlins Top 53 Prospects
Despite misses at the top of the draft and a number of injured pitchers, the Marlins have a good system, marked by depth and upside, and a balanced complement of bats and arms.
One Year Later, the Rafael Devers Blockbuster Doesn’t Look So Great
Both the Red Sox and Giants find themselves buried below .500, and the slugger's struggles create long-term concerns for the latter.