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The AL Wild Card Mess Is Competitive Balance, and It’s Not Pretty
The race for the Junior Circuit's final playoff spot currently features seven sub-.500 teams, and a first-round matchup between two teams with losing records is still a possibility.
Arsenal Included, ChiSox Southpaw Noah Schultz Remains a Work In Progress
The 6-foot-10 left-hander has a high ceiling and an arsenal in need to further fine-tuning.
Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 8/20/26
Consuming SzymChat won't give you cyclospora. Well, probably not.
CJ Abrams Isn’t Long for Short
The Nationals are moving their shortstop of the last five years to second base. That we care is good news for everybody.
We Can’t Let Baseball’s Fun-Hating Dorks Kill the Stolen Base Again
Everyone in MLB should be relieved that Rickey Henderson isn’t around to be disappointed by the state of his once-beautiful game.
Effectively Wild Episode 2520: Catch 22–0
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Brewers’ record-tying shutout/blowout of the Mariners (warning: profanity), Bryce Rainer and the continued absence of a post-Ohtani two-way wave, the latest manifestation of Paul Skenes’s protracted struggles, the tater turnaround of Fernando Tatis Jr., the reason(s) for the diminishing viewership of “MLB at Field of Dreams,” and […]
WPBL Week Three: The Firebells of the Ball
I'm not sure who votes for MVP in the WPBL, but if it's you (yes you, the person reading this), Kelsie Whitmore would like a word.
New FanGraphs Lab Feature: Count Progression Tool
Our newest Lab offering helps investigate how the relative frequency of counts has changed over time.
The Derek Hill All-Stars
No player has — and I’m going to need you all to come with me here, this is a risky neologism I’m about to coin — outkicked his clutchverage as much as Hill this season.
Effectively Wild Episode 2519: The Secret Life of Walter
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the deepening monetary morass surrounding Mark Walter and whether it will eventually ensnare the Dodgers, the struggles of Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker, L.A.’s incentive to try for a bye, the Dodgers’ and Mets’ offseason oopsies, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s heroics, the hot hitting of Denae Benites and the WPBL’s […]
Which Teams Have Suffered the Most Due to Injuries?
Tallying which teams have been hit the hardest by IL visits in 2026 so far.
Tommy John (1943-2026): Crafty Lefty and First Recipient of a Game-Changing Surgery
The four-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young runner-up left an indelible mark on the game with his comeback from the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 8/18/26
Lost somewhere between the dog days and the stretch run.
On the Efficiency of the Sacrifice Bunt in the Universal DH Era
Or: An excuse to show you a cool double play from this weekend.
Fun With Arbitrary Statistics
Let's slice up some hitting statistics to find a hidden gem or two among the league leaders.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: August 10–16
The Red Sox finally cooled off last week, while the surging Padres jumped into the top 10 of our latest power rankings.
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 8/17/26
Ben answers your questions about baseball.
The Dodgers Fall Behind
Los Angeles dropped three of four to Milwaukee this weekend in what's been a tough stretch since the All-Star break.
The Early Shift: Father’s Day
Goodbye from the early shift.
Sunday Notes: Tigers Top Prospect Bryce Rainer Had Serious Two-Way Potential
Plus an ambidextrous Athletics-Red Sox matchup, Raymond Burgos channels Bill Campbell, the fourth-out play, Justin Berg's Cubs record, facts and stats galore, and more.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 15, 2026
Answering your questions on pitchers outperforming their xERAs, how plate discipline translates to ABS challenges, (maybe) the final 100-loss team, and more...
Hunter Greene Out Through the 2027 Season
On top of the other major issues, the Cincinnati Reds now have a big pitching problem to solve.
Darrin Jackson Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz
The Chicago White Sox broadcast analyst has entertaining anecdotes about pitchers he faced over a 12-year playing career.
The Early Shift: Sonogram Goo
Our baby loves lamp.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 8/14/26
Pick the brain of your friendly neighborhood prospect writer, who is in the throes of Bridge League and 2027 Draft scouting.
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