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Notes From Star-Studded Rockies-A’s Instructional League
Including a big homer from Golden Spikes winner Daniel Jackson.
The Weakest Positions on the Remaining American League Contenders
Rounding up some sore spots — figuratively and literally — on Junior Circuit teams as they eye the postseason.
Queens Crowned Baseball Royalty, Beat Firebells in WPBL Championship
In a thrilling conclusion to a thrilling inaugural season, Los Angeles outlasted San Francisco in a WPBL championship series that went the distance.
Effectively Wild Episode 2534: Breg Sits
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s return from vacation and their podcast-producer search, then discuss the uncertain statuses of Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, and Shohei Ohtani on the precipice of the playoffs, how similar finishes in consecutive seasons can produce extra-disappointing or surprisingly uplifting results (featuring thoughts on the Astros, Diamondbacks, and Cardinals), […]
Yankees Face Judge Dread
This lineup looks concerningly pedestrian without Judge. If you aren’t already a FanGraphs Member, please consider becoming one; it’s the only way to get trenchant original analysis like this.
The Brewers Should Give Kyle Harrison a Playoff Shot
Milwaukee has a tough choice to make. There's no right answer, but I'd take the higher-upside option.
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 9/22/26
Come chat about baseball, prospects, the Sixth Austro-Turkish War, or whatever else is on your mind.
Ron Coomer Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz
Now a broadcast analyst with the Cubs, Coomer recalls Scott Karl and a few other pitchers he faced in his playing days.
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 9/22/26
Falling all over the place.
Chase Meidroth Is Swinging Even Softer and Carrying a Bigger Stick
And it's weird. It's very weird.
When Will the Angels Be Competitive Again?
The road to contention is likely to be a long, relatively unpleasant journey for the Angels.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: September 14–20
The Brewers and Rays separate themselves from the pack in the final regular season power rankings.
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 9/21/26
Last chat of the regular season, so buckle up.
Cavalli In: Nats Extend Their Ace
I like this deal quite a lot for both sides.
Untying the Tiebreaker Scenarios, One More Time
No matter how hard we stare at it, this won't turn into Team Entropy-level fun.
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Off-Peak MVP Season
Witt could win his first MVP in the third-best season of his career.
Sunday Notes: Ever Evolving, (the A’s) Max Muncy Remains In Search of His Groove
Plus Chase Meidroth on his golf bag, Rachael Folden on Jefferson Rojas, Javier Lopez on Barry Bonds, the Chicago World Series, facts and stats galore, and more.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: September 19, 2026
Answering your questions on the highest walk-offs-to-WAR ratios in MLB history, a bonkers idea to get rid of batting lineups, and the shortest maximum winning streak for a team with the best record.
Effectively Wild Episode 2533: You Win Some, You Lose 40 in a Row
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh goes long with a few guests and segments. First, Kiri Oler of FanGraphs and Bradley Woodrum of Baseball Prospectus join to banter about how Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jacob Misiorowski illustrate the differences […]
The Red-Hot Elly De La Cruz
The Reds shortstop has been lighting up Statcast lately, showing off improvements that have made him a more complete hitter.
Job Posting: Athletics – Multiple Openings
The Athletics are hiring.
San Francisco’s 40-Man Cleanup Will Be a Giant Pain
I'd love to have 16 cheeseburgers or 16 million dollars. But 16 players on the 60-day IL? Not so much.
Alex McCoy Is Making a Name For Himself as a Power-Hitting Padres Prospect
Signed as a non-drafted free agent of Hofstra, the 6-foot-5, 260-pound slugger showed a lot of promise this summer.
Mathemadage: Outs At Third Base
How much should runners care how many outs there are when attempting to advance to third?
Pete Alonso’s Return to Citi Field Turns Mets Fans Against Their Own Team
The decision to let the five-time All-Star and fan favorite depart as a free agent remains a sore spot.