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Formerly Wan Steven Kwan Once Again Has Got It Going On
The line drive machine is lining the drives (driving the lines?) with alarming frequency.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 9/25
Even in Arizona the summer is ending, and Eric has returned from vacation with answers to your deepest questions.
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, September 25
Gentle hit-by-pitches, friendly rivals, and the end of an era.
Sandy Alcantara, Quality Reliever
A trail that’s broken by a once-in-a-lifetime genetic outlier can be followed by slightly lesser athletes.
Scouting in the Age of Machines
In a world where every team has robust data, good scouting can be a competitive advantage.
Effectively Wild Episode 2535: It’s Go Time
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Alex Bregman likening getting hit by a baseball to getting hit by a baseball bat, the latest Aaron Judge-Aaron Boone drama, which records to root for in the AL West, the Max Scherzer–Justin Verlander career strikeouts rivalry, the Marlins’ pattern of using starters in relief, how many players […]
Are World Baseball Classic Players Actually Underperforming in 2026?
As we near the end of the regular season, let's test the theory that competing in the WBC negatively impacts player performance in the corresponding campaign.
Vote For JJ (Or Carson)
The NL Rookie of the Year race is the most exciting award on the ballot this year, and if I had a vote, I wouldn't cast it for the favorite.
Chandler Simpson Is the Homerless Qualifier We’ve Been Waiting For
The Rays outfielder isn't just a speedy contact hitter. His swing is unlike anyone else's in the game today.
Announcing Some Changes to Our Postseason Coverage
Plus, gift articles!
In a Pinch, “Running” Is a Relative Term
I just want to know how we got here, man. How are contenders pinch-running with catchers late in pivotal games?
Job Posting: Cleveland Guardians – Data Scientist
The Cleveland Guardians are hiring.
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.
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