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My 2026 MLB MVP Ballot
Thomas Nestico’s 2026 MLB MVP ballot highlights Yordan Alvarez as the undeniable American League choice. The Astros DH posted a season‑long OPS over 1.000, 42 homers in 158 games, a wRC+ of 180 and 6.8 WAR, the highest offensive mark since his 185 wRC+ in 2022. With Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh sidelined by injuries, Alvarez’s consistency eclipsed all rivals. Nestico ranks Bobby Witt Jr. as his second pick. In the National League, Shohei Ohtani’s two‑way excellence battles Pete Crow‑Armstrong’s summer surge for the top spot. The ballot, published Nov 12, 2026 on TJStats, includes detailed stat tables for each contender.
My 2026 MLB Cy Young Ballot
TJStats analyst Thomas Nestico releases his 2026 Cy Young ballot, highlighting Cam Schlittler as the American League’s top pitcher. The 25‑year‑old right‑hander posted a league‑leading 1.95 ERA, 2.56 FIP, 31.4% strikeout rate and 6.2 WAR over 193.2 innings, cementing his status after a strong second half. Dylan Cease rounds out the AL list, with full stats and player cards provided. The post also notes the season’s award timeline and offers detailed Pitcher cards from FanGraphs, positioning Schlittler as the clear favorite for the award.
My 2026 MLB Rookie of the Year Ballot
TJStats unveils its 2026 MLB Rookie of the Year ballot, highlighting a historic rookie class. In the American League, shortstop Kevin McGonigle leads with a .307 average, 18 home runs, 129 wRC+, and 5.4 fWAR for the Detroit Tigers, while pitcher Parker Messick follows with strong strikeout and ERA numbers. The post notes McGonigle’s record‑setting on‑base totals and solid defense, and previews the NL competition. Published Nov 9, 2026, the ballot offers detailed FanGraphs stats for each contender, giving fans a clear view of the early favorites.
Reviewing My 2026 MLB Bold Predictions
TJStats revisits its 2026 MLB Bold Predictions, assessing each team's forecast against actual season outcomes. The author highlights two cases: catcher Gabriel Moreno, who overcame an early IL stint to lead all catchers with a 5.4 fWAR, earning a “Hit – Bang!” verdict; and Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke, whose season was derailed by a bone bruise, falling short of the predicted fWAR lead. The review blends the original Boldness scale concept with performance data, offering readers a concise look at which bold calls hit and which missed.
2027 MLB Top 50 Free Agents Rankings
TJStats releases its 2027 MLB Top 50 Free Agents list as the free‑agent clock starts on November 2. The rankings open with left‑hander Tarik Skubal, who posted a 2.72 ERA and 2.51 FIP over 158.2 innings in 2026 despite a rare elbow surgery, and is projected to command the highest contract in the class. Right‑fielder Seiya Suzuki follows, offering a consistent 128 wRC+ and 4.5 WAR in five seasons with the Cubs, now a $17 million AAV target. The article details qualifying‑offer rules, the $23.15 million offer figure, and provides projections for each listed player.
Arizona Fall League Prospects to Watch in 2026
For fans tracking Arizona Fall League prospects, October is one of the best times of year. Each October, all 30 Major League clubs send roughly five pitchers and five hitters to Arizona for a 30-game schedule across six teams: the Scottsdale Scorpions, Peoria Javelinas, Glendale Desert Dogs, Salt River Rafters, Surprise Saguaros, and Mesa Solar […] The post Arizona Fall League Prospects to Watch in 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
Reviewing My 2026 MLB Breakout Picks
With the 2026 season wrapped up, I wanted to do a retrospective on how I fared with my MLB breakout picks 2026, both good and bad. This article will go through each of my picks and indicate if they were “Hits” or “Misses” while also highlighting each team’s “actual breakout” player where applicable. Before we […] The post Reviewing My 2026 MLB Breakout Picks appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 27, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 27, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Max Scherzer TOR CIN 7.0 6 1 7 1 114 19 16.7% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 27, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 26, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 26, 2026, covering 13 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Jack Perkins OAK HOU 5.0 5 6 9 3 94 22 23.4% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 26, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 25, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 25, 2026, covering 17 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Tarik Skubal LAD SF 7.0 3 0 10 0 75 21 28.0% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 25, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 24, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 24, 2026, covering 12 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Bryan Woo SEA LAA 5.1 7 4 8 3 106 17 16.0% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 24, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 23, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 23, 2026, covering 16 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Chris Sale ATL CIN 5.2 4 1 10 0 97 23 23.7% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 23, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 22, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 22, 2026, covering 16 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Zack Wheeler PHI MIL 5.2 5 3 11 1 101 23 22.8% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 22, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
Every MLB Team’s 2026 Prospect of the Year
With the 2025 MLB season approaching its end, let’s look ahead at some prospects who could make waves in 2026 The post Every MLB Team’s 2026 Prospect of the Year appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 21, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 21, 2026, covering 3 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Zebby Matthews MIN SF 5.0 8 5 9 0 100 15 15.0% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 21, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 20, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 20, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Gavin Williams CLE OAK 7.0 3 0 9 1 89 21 23.6% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 20, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 19, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 19, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Andrew Painter PHI NYM 5.1 4 4 7 1 85 19 22.4% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 19, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 18, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 18, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Paul Skenes PIT KC 6.0 6 5 7 1 89 17 19.1% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 18, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 17, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 17, 2026, covering 9 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Walbert Ureña LAA MIN 7.0 4 0 9 0 91 22 24.2% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 17, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 16, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 16, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Shota Imanaga CHC ATL 6.0 4 1 8 0 100 20 20.0% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 16, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 15, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 15, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Jacob Misiorowski MIL PIT 5.0 5 0 7 1 82 19 23.2% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 15, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 14, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 14, 2026, covering 10 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Gavin Williams CLE CWS 5.0 4 2 7 3 113 21 18.6% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 14, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 13, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 13, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Payton Tolle BOS KC 6.0 4 0 7 1 96 22 22.9% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 13, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 12, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 12, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Ian Seymour TB HOU 6.0 4 2 10 1 79 19 24.1% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 12, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
MLB Daily Recap – September 11, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 11, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Blake Snell LAD MIA 5.2 4 1 8 2 101 19 18.8% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 11, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
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