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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.
The Universe Wants Chandler Simpson To Stay on First Base
He's one of the game's greatest thieves, but events have conspired to keep him honest.
We Should Account For Inherited Runners Better
I adjusted run-scoring numbers to account for the fact that inherited runners count against the pitcher who isn't even in the game anymore, which seems weird.
Effectively Wild Episode 2493: Baseball Has Marked the Time
Ben Lindbergh and The Ringer’s Van Lathan banter about Van’s love of baseball, his origin story as a fan, how he got back into the sport, MLB’s resurgence in popularity, advanced stats questions, why the percentage of Black players in MLB fell, how average sports fans perceive MLB’s labor battle, and much more (warning: language). […]
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 6/16/26
2:01 Brendan Gawlowski: Hello everybody 2:01 Brendan Gawlowski: Since we last did this, Eric and James published a Twins list. 2:02 Brendan Gawlowski: I have been working furiously on the Marlins. That’ll go either tomorrow or Thursday but it’s essentially done. 2:02 Brendan Gawlowski: Which leaves just the Rays and this will all be over. […]
FanGraphs Feature Focus: WAR Graphs
WAR is good for a lot more than absolutely nothing, in fact.
Steve Sparks Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz
The Houston Astros broadcaster was primarily a knuckleballer over his nine seasons on the mound.
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 6/16/26
Our cups runneth over...
Is Andre Pallante Good? I Still Can’t Tell.
He's pitching well so far this season, but he's no longer a massive historical outlier.
The Early Shift: Death and Gary
Oneil Cruz works a walk.
The Dodgers Rotation Is Back on Top
One year after returning from Tommy John surgery, Shohei Ohtani has helped stabilize the Dodgers pitching staff.
Effectively Wild Episode 2492: Pride Goeth Before Baseball
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about baseball’s time to shine after the NBA/NHL seasons and a structural difference between basketball and baseball, Jacob Misiorowski achieving escape velocity and entering the deGrom Zone (and a change he’s made that may matter more than his increased speed), the impending posting of red-hot Teruaki Sato, the losers […]
FanGraphs Power Rankings: June 8–14
The Marlins jump 10 spots in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
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