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Effectively Wild Episode 2506: All-Star Showers Bring Second-Half Flowers
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. With Ben Lindbergh serving jury duty, Meg Rowley is joined by Baseball Prospectus editor-in-chief Craig Goldstein. The pair discuss the perils of hotel pillows and showers, then turn their attention to the 2026 All-Star Game, how the in-person experience […]
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Left Field & Center Field
There's trouble in the pasture for these contenders.
RosterResource Chat – 7/16/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
How Do You Measure a Kyle Schwarber?
A reference to that song from Rent goes here.
Lance McCullers Jr. Agrees To Begin the 2026 Trade Deadline
The right-hander reluctantly waived his no-trade clause to help the Astros give the Brewers more pitcher depth.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: All-Star Edition (No. 1–17)
Part two of our All-Star break power rankings covers the teams most likely to be vying for playoff spots down the stretch.
Luis Arraez’s Launch Angle Revolution
It's a very small revolution.
Why Red Sox Owner John Henry, a Savior of Local Journalism, Won’t Talk to the Press
Henry has authored a media success story since buying the Boston Globe in 2013 — which makes his silence in recent years all the more strange.
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Shortstop & Third Base
Things aren't going so well on the left side of the infield for these contenders.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: All-Star Edition (No. 18–30)
In part one of our All-Star break power rankings, we run through the teams on the fringe of the playoff race and the trade deadline's potential sellers.
Athletics Southpaw Gage Jump Addresses His Studious, Low-Angle Approach
The rookie southpaw has a lower slot and a data-influenced approach.
Which Ballplayers Are on Cameo?
And why does that list include Bryce Harper?
The Haters’ All-Star Game
In modern theater, it’s considered impolite to hoot and holler when Mark Antony turns the Roman public against Brutus, but that wasn’t necessarily so when Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar .
Effectively Wild Episode 2505: Game Recognize (All-Star) Game
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about all aspects of the Home Run Derby spectator experience, both in the ballpark and from afar: the new format, the Netflix broadcast, the Philly fans, Jordan Walker’s win, and more. Then (49:12) they discuss how All-Star selections increasingly reflect same-season performance, Bruce Meyer’s and Rob Manfred’s comments to […]
JJ Wetherholt Signs Eight-Year Deal With Cardinals
Wetherholt missed out on the All-Star Game in Philadelphia, but he can now buy an unbelievable amount of Provel cheese.
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 7/14/26
Come chat about baseball, prospects, the Futures Game, life, and whatever else is on your mind.
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: First Base & Second Base
For several contenders, the right side of the diamond is full of holes.
Jordan Walker’s Breakout Continues With Home Run Derby Title
The young Cardinals slugger hit five do-or-die homers to win the 2026 Derby under a chorus of Philadelphia boos.
Effectively Wild Episode 2504: I Choo-Choo-Choose You
Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen banter about Zack Wheeler declining MLB’s last-minute All-Star invitation, JJ Wetherholt’s long-term contract extension, and how the Futures Game and amateur draft fell flat as spectator events, then discuss the top tier of draft picks, some surprising picks and revamped approaches by teams under […]
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 7/13/26
Another week, another chat.
The 2026 Replacement-Level Killers: Introduction & Catcher
Kicking off my annual series highlighting the weak spots on contending teams.
Breaking the Bank: Previewing the 2026 Home Run Derby
Dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers dingers.
2026 Futures Game Recap: More Next Year, Please
Thoughts and reflections on the day, which also included batting practice and pregame defensive work, as well as the future of the event itself.
2026 MLB Draft: Day 1 Recap
Here's everything you need to know about how the first four rounds of the 2026 draft unfolded.
Sunday Notes: Dillon Dingler Discusses Creativity, Tarik Skubal Talks Shape
Plus Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on simplicity, Jacob Waguespack on Yamamoto and Yoshida, Blake Butera on Curtis Mead, remembering Larry Jackson, facts and stats galore, and more.
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