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Player's View: Tales From the Minor Leagues
Nine people from around baseball share anecdotes from their time down on the farm.
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Site NewsThe State of FanGraphs 2024
With Opening Day around the corner, an update on where the site stands.
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FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 8–14
The Royals climb up the FanGraphs Power Rankings while the Red Sox fall.
Can the Royals Pull Off an AL Central Upset?
With a weak division and some key injuries to the Twins and Guardians, the Royals making it back to the playoffs is at least plausible.
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 4/15/24
The Ides of April doesn't have quite the same ring to it - but let's talk baseball anyway.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 16th, 2024
Who do you like better this year: Hunter Greene or Yu Darvish?
Roto Riteup: April 16, 2024
News, notes and streaming pitchers to stat your day off Rite!
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 3)
There are still a few decent starters on the wire but it might dry up in a week or two.
Recent Articles
Call Him Butter, Because Craig Kimbrel Is On a Roll
Oh right, Craig Kimbrel is still an elite closer.Player's View: Tales From the Minor Leagues
Nine people from around baseball share anecdotes from their time down on the farm.
An Annual Tradition: The Astros Are Off to a Slow Start
As a result of extremes on both sides of the ball, Houston has the AL's second-worst record, and the club's worst at this juncture since 2016.- Chat
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 4/15/24
The Ides of April doesn't have quite the same ring to it - but let's talk baseball anyway. Can the Royals Pull Off an AL Central Upset?
With a weak division and some key injuries to the Twins and Guardians, the Royals making it back to the playoffs is at least plausible.
Spencer Strider Undergoes Surgery, Will Miss Remainder of 2024 Season
Strider didn't have standard Tommy John surgery, instead opting for an internal brace that could reduce his rehab time. What does that mean for him, his team, and baseball more broadly?FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 8–14
The Royals climb up the FanGraphs Power Rankings while the Red Sox fall.
Life Is Easier When You Hit Your Spots
Max Fried said he didn't feel like himself in his first two starts; the line between Fried and his doppelgänger is subtle but important.
Top of the Order: Mason Miller Makes The A's (Sometimes) Worth Watching
Plus, more bad pitcher injury news and an outfielder's resurgence.
Sunday Notes: A Baseball Lifer, Jerry Narron Has Postseason Stories To Share
Plus Ron Washington on Frank Thomas, Ben Brown's non-win, comparing the Pirates and Tigers, Orioles youth, facts and stats galore, and more.
ProspectsProspect Pupu Platter: Jackson Merrill, Spencer Arrighetti, and Luis Gil
Scouting notes on the Padres center fielder and two pitchers on the starter/reliever line.
A Trio of White Sox Injuries Has Made a Bad Team Even Worse
In quick succession, Eloy Jiménez, Luis Robert Jr., and Yoán Moncada all went down, exacerbating a 2-10 start and making a dreadful club an unwatchable one.
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn't Like) This Week, April 12
The most exciting man in baseball! One of the least exciting situations in baseball! Pitcher defense! Implied baserunning threats! We've got it all this week, for a very particular definition of "all."
Top of the Order: Mizuhara Set To Be Charged
Plus, the criminal complaint against Ippei Mizuhara, the ragtag Guardians bullpen, and Mike Trout’s hot start.
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The Weird and the Wonderful -- Pitchers Through Apr 14, 2024
Meet the extreme pitcher performances!Roto Riteup: April 16, 2024
News, notes and streaming pitchers to stat your day off Rite!The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1283 – Breakthrough Hitters and Standout Pitchers
Paul and Justin discuss some big pitching performances from the weekend and then assess some breakthrough bats a few weeks into the seasonStarting Pitcher Chart – April 16th, 2024
Who do you like better this year: Hunter Greene or Yu Darvish?
The Weird and the Wonderful -- Hitters Through Apr 13, 2024
The early season hitter extremists!Roto Riteup: April 15, 2024
Start your week out Rite with the Roto Riteup!RosterResource Roundup: April 14
A roundup of recent notable roster moves and notes, as well as future expected moves.Starting Pitcher Chart – April 15th, 2024
Make sure to set your lineups early for the Patriot's Day Game!
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How Does Seiya Suzuki Stack Up?
Comparing the Japanese slugger to other recent players to arrive from NPB.The Last Solo Umpire
In 1923, an umpire had to call a game by himself for the last time in MLB history.What Makes a Good Four-Seamer Good?
A fine look at which parts of the four-seam fastball are most important to success.
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2024 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player. 2024 Top 50 MLB Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.- Prospects
2023 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player. 2023 Top 50 Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.- Prospects
2022 Top 100 Prospects
The FanGraphs prospect team presents their 2022 top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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2024 FanGraphs WAR Update
Today's changes complete the move from UZR to the full suite of Statcast equivalent metrics in FanGraphs WAR. - Site News
FanGraphs Spotlight: Pitch Type Splits
FanGraphs splits aren't just for handedness and times through the order. They also contain all the data you could want about individual pitch shapes and effectiveness. - Site News
FanGraphs Spotlight: Positional Splits
A handy tool for highlighting which teams are getting the most and least at each spot — and who's contributing to it. - Site News
FanGraphs Spotlight: Know Your Environment With Stadium and Weather Splits
A must-have tool both for rigorous empirical study and generating esoteric trivia. - Site News
FanGraphs Spotlight: Follow the Money With RosterResource Payroll Pages
The RosterResource payroll pages might not turn you into Woodward and Bernstein overnight, but they’ll keep you from looking like an ignorant buffoon.
Top Prospects
* Imminent Big Leaguers article. All orgs will receive a full list.
2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Top Prospects
* Imminent Big Leaguers article. All orgs will receive a full list.
2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Mookie Betts | 1.6 |
| 2.Jose Altuve | 1.6 |
| 3.Anthony Volpe | 1.4 |
| 4.Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.3 |
| 5.Juan Soto | 1.2 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Kutter Crawford | 0.9 |
| 2.Zack Wheeler | 0.8 |
| 3.Garrett Crochet | 0.8 |
| 4.Cole Ragans | 0.8 |
| 5.Reid Detmers | 0.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Hunter Harvey | 0.6 |
| 2.Mason Miller | 0.6 |
| 3.Craig Kimbrel | 0.5 |
| 4.James McArthur | 0.5 |
| 5.Matt Strahm | 0.4 |
