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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.
Effectively Wild Episode 2547: Both Sides of the World Series Story
It’s the World Series preview pod! Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a few intriguing factors that could affect the Fall Classic and then bring on two expert reporters to break down each team’s advantages, vulnerabilities, and overlooked storylines. Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins first (19:59) to talk about the Brewers, […] Source
Postseason Managerial Report Card: Dave Roberts
The Dodgers likely had the strongest team in baseball, so getting swept out by the Brewers as revenge for 2025 has to sting. Source
Short Work: A Look at This Year’s Postseason Starting Pitching
Even in a very low-scoring postseason, starters are making earlier exits than they have in the last half-decade — but the strategy has been effective. Source
The Same, but Also Different: Brewers vs. Rays 2026 World Series Preview
The World Series isn't as simple as a triumph of small budgets and small ball, and the two teams contesting it are far more distinct than they might first appear. Source
We Fired the BLEPH Guy
FanGraphs announces the termination of longtime contributor Derek Gardner, citing failure to deliver his promised BLEPH (Breakeven Level Expectancy for Pinch‑Hitters) article and a pattern of missed deadlines. The post clarifies that BLEPH was never an official FanGraphs metric and that the organization maintains a strict policy against frivolous acronyms. It also details Gardner’s onboarding, his missed pinch‑hitter piece, and subsequent unfulfilled pitches, while providing transparency through internal transcripts. The blog uses the incident to reaffirm its commitment to rigorous sabermetric research and to explain why the decision was made public.
Can the Rays Crack Jacob Misiorowski?
This is an outstanding pitcher, but he’s not 1999 Pedro Martínez, or Victor Wembanyama with a curveball. This is a fairly inexperienced 24-year-old with real flaws in his game. He can be got at. Source
Yandy Díaz Is the Most Complete Hitter in the World Series
Few people on the planet understand hitting as well as Díaz, an enormous man who applies that knowledge nimbly and artfully every time he steps in the box. Source
Reds Prospect Luke Holman Has Been One of the Best Pitchers in the AFL
Once again healthy, the 23-year-old right-hander is a prospect to watch in the Cincinnati system. Source
How I Voted for the 2026 Fielding Bible Awards: Outfield, Pitchers, and More
The second half of my ballot for the best defensive players and teams of the year. Source
Effectively Wild Episode 2546: A Pennant for Your Thoughts
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley tease their next playoff livestream and discuss “Chalktober,” the end of the ALCS, Chandler Simpson’s (and Ben’s) calves, Ben’s quickly defused feud with FanGraphs, and hirings/non-firings. Then (1:00:53) they bring back fan-favorite (and host-favorite) guest Adrian Chiles—BBC host, Guardian columnist, and Effectively Wild UK correspondent—to talk about his beloved Rays’ […] Source
Aaron Ashby Is Creating Bullets for the Brewers
The lefty reliever's 12 1/3 shutout innings are a big reason why the team has advanced to its first World Series since 1982. Source
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat 10-20-26
Let's chat about baseball, prospects, the Champions League, roughing the passer, or whatever else is on your mind. Source
Chandler Simpson Could Be the King of Competitive Runs
Chandler Simpson just led the league in a made-up stat. If he wants to set the all-time record, he'll have to amp up his real stats. Source
White Sox Prospect Caleb Bonemer Profiles as a Slugger
Currently learning the outfield in the Arizona Fall League, the young power hitter bashed 37 home runs during the regular season. Source
Undeniable: Rays Strike Early and Late To Advance to World Series
Tampa Bay scored with small ball, scored with the long ball, and shut down Cleveland's offense to close out the ALCS. Source
Members-Only Game Thread: ALCS – Oct 19, 2026
The Rays are on the brink of the World Series! Source
What’s the Guardians’ Hard-Hit Rate Hit Rate?
Cleveland's Siskel and Ebert celebration can tell us whether the players actually know when they're hitting the ball hard. Source
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 10/19/26
It's playoff chat time, which means that if I struggle to answer questions, Meg is presumably ready to come out of the dugout and bring in Cade Smith to replace me. Source
Job Posting: St. Louis Cardinals – Major League Strategy Fellow
The St. Louis Cardinals are hiring a Major League Strategy Fellow to support the big‑league club with baseball research, statistical analysis, and strategic modeling. The role works directly with the Manager of Major League Strategy, developing analytical tools, automated reports, and data visualizations to aid game preparation, in‑game decisions, and player evaluation throughout the season, including Spring Training. Candidates must be proficient in SQL and Python or R, understand advanced statistical methods, and be able to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations. Applications open now via the link provided.
How I Voted for the 2026 Fielding Bible Awards: Infield
The first half of my ballot for the best defensive players of the year. Source
After Forcing Messick Into an Early Exit, Rays Take 3-2 ALCS Lead
While Tampa Bay chased Cleveland's ace after just two frames, Drew Rasmussen delivered seven strong innings to move the Rays within one win of the AL pennant. Source
Members-Only Game Thread: ALCS – Oct 18, 2026
Welcome to our Open Game Thread for the ALCS game today. Only Members can participate, and unlike our usual staff Q&A chats, your messages will be posted immediately. Our Member community is made up of thousands of incredibly knowledgable baseball fans, and we think this is a great way to follow a game with like-minded […] Source
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