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Effectively Wild Episode 2519: The Secret Life of Walter
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the deepening monetary morass surrounding Mark Walter and whether it will eventually ensnare the Dodgers, the struggles of Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker, L.A.’s incentive to try for a bye, the Dodgers’ and Mets’ offseason oopsies, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s heroics, the hot hitting of Denae Benites and the WPBL’s […]
Which Teams Have Suffered the Most Due to Injuries?
Tallying which teams have been hit the hardest by IL visits in 2026 so far.
Tommy John (1943-2026): Crafty Lefty and First Recipient of a Game-Changing Surgery
The four-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young runner-up left an indelible mark on the game with his comeback from the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 8/18/26
Lost somewhere between the dog days and the stretch run.
On the Efficiency of the Sacrifice Bunt in the Universal DH Era
Or: An excuse to show you a cool double play from this weekend.
Fun With Arbitrary Statistics
Let's slice up some hitting statistics to find a hidden gem or two among the league leaders.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: August 10–16
The Red Sox finally cooled off last week, while the surging Padres jumped into the top 10 of our latest power rankings.
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 8/17/26
Ben answers your questions about baseball.
The Dodgers Fall Behind
Los Angeles dropped three of four to Milwaukee this weekend in what's been a tough stretch since the All-Star break.
The Early Shift: Father’s Day
Goodbye from the early shift.
Sunday Notes: Tigers Top Prospect Bryce Rainer Had Serious Two-Way Potential
Plus an ambidextrous Athletics-Red Sox matchup, Raymond Burgos channels Bill Campbell, the fourth-out play, Justin Berg's Cubs record, facts and stats galore, and more.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 15, 2026
Answering your questions on pitchers outperforming their xERAs, how plate discipline translates to ABS challenges, (maybe) the final 100-loss team, and more...
Hunter Greene Out Through the 2027 Season
On top of the other major issues, the Cincinnati Reds now have a big pitching problem to solve.
Darrin Jackson Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz
The Chicago White Sox broadcast analyst has entertaining anecdotes about pitchers he faced over a 12-year playing career.
The Early Shift: Sonogram Goo
Our baby loves lamp.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 8/14/26
Pick the brain of your friendly neighborhood prospect writer, who is in the throes of Bridge League and 2027 Draft scouting.
Wait, What?! Nicolo Pinazzi’s Emergence
The Italian lefty has blossomed from near obscurity into a real prospect.
Ben Joyce Throws Two Fastballs, Too
Batters can't stand this one weird trick (he said, apologetically).
Effectively Wild Episode 2518: Dear John
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the latest apparent change in the baseball’s behavior (this time it seems to be deader) and, in a tribute to Tommy John (11:35), retrace the timeline of his trailblazing surgery and his […]
RosterResource Chat – 8/13/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
Let’s Put Tarik Skubal Back on the Tigers
I tried to measure how much better the Tigers would be if we undid their deadline dealings, as well as what that would cost them in the future.
Updated Splits Leaderboards and Splits Tools Are Here!
One of our core offerings is now even better.
Prone To Gophers Early On, Ryan Weathers’ Homeritis Has Subsided
The margins now in his favor, the southpaw is allowing far fewer long balls.
WPBL Week Two: Such Great Heights
The season is only a quarter of the way complete, but one player is already making her case for MVP.
The Old Man’s Christian Yelich Association
Even as Milwaukee’s output at the plate has waxed and waned ever the years, Yelich has been the prime mover of the offense. Until now.