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Effectively Wild Episode 2532: Can the Public Still Teach Teams?
After a brief PSA about an open producer position (email [email protected] with the subject line “Podcast Editor 2026” to apply) Ben Lindbergh (kind of) continues his quest to temporarily resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts by bringing on MLB.com’s Mike Petriello, former host of Ballpark Dimensions, to banter about a record home run trot, […]
Queens Reign Over the Heights and Advance to WPBL Championship Series
Do not read unless you've come to terms with the reality that there actually is crying in baseball.
Don’t Freak Out About Jesús Luzardo’s Shoulder. At Least Not Yet.
Luzardo’s injury, in concert with the Phillies’ recent skid, has not been great for the vibes in the Delaware Valley.
Sandy Alcantara, Quantity Starter
Alcantara is going to throw more innings than anyone else this season, and the margin by which he’s going to lead the league in innings is gigantic.
Let’s Help Jack Reacher Remember Some Guys
When you're checking into a dirtbag motel under the name of a current or former Yankees second baseman, details matter.
Job Posting: Los Angeles Dodgers – Multiple Openings
The Los Angeles Dodgers are hiring.
Is Gavin Williams an Ace for Real?
Let's make Betteridge's law of headlines catch some strays.
Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 9/15/26
Come chat about baseball, prospects, coffee, and whatever else is on your mind.
Sean Doolittle Talks (Washington Nationals) Pitching
Now the team's assistant pitching coach, the data-savvy former closer is helping implement a new approach in the nation's capital.
Checking in on the Cy Young Races
Consensus points to Cam Schlittler and Jacob Misiorowski as the favorites in their respective leagues, but not everything about the races is clear-cut.
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 9/15/26
We're running out of (regular) season.
Noah Cameron’s Worst Pitch Made Him Much Better
Sometimes the whole is more important than the individual parts.
Otto: Better, Faster, Stronger
And insofar as Lopez is just contact hitter, he’s been among the best in the league this year.
Effectively Wild Episode 2531: The Regular-Season Two-Week Warning
With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh continues his quest to (temporarily) resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts. Next Up: The Baseball Show With Rany and Joe, featuring Ben, Rany Jazayerli, and Joe Sheehan of the Joe Sheehan Newsletter. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, Ben, Rany, and Joe talk about what’s […]
Everybody’s Thinking About How Short You Are
Statcast's new scoop data says that even in the middle of the play, your teammates are tailoring their game around your height (or lack thereof).
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 9/14/26
The end of the regular season is nigh - but we've got a few more chats before then.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: September 7–13
The Padres surged up the charts in this week's power rankings, while the Rays returned to the top five.
Ring the Bells: It’s a San Francisco Sweep in the Semifinal Round of the WPBL Postseason
The Firebells looked dominant, but the Hunters stayed hunting.
Sunday Notes: Dominic Canzone Developed a High Finish and is Slugging in Seattle
Plus Kurt Suzuki on the Brewers, Matt Quatraro on Craig Kimbrel, prospects Mitch Voit and Kaleb LaFavor, recalling Kurt Stillwell, facts and stats galore, and more.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: September 12, 2026
Who is the best team to finish with a negative run differential? Which teams have the most bases-loaded walks and hit-by-pitches? What if players could play only offense or defense? More...
Effectively Wild Episode 2530: The Top 24 Players 24 or Younger
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh continues his quest to (temporarily) resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts. Next Up: The Ringer MLB Show, featuring Ben, Michael Baumann of FanGraphs, and Bobby Wagner of Patreon and Tipping Pitches. […]
The Well-Timed Teoscar Hernández Revival
While Shohei Ohtani has been down — and now out — the left fielder has made significant adjustments that have helped him restore his productivity.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 9/11/2026
Come talk playoff races and prospects with Eric as he flies back from Australia.
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, September 11
Low-stakes shootouts, small ball delights, football instincts, and nominative determinism.
Player’s View: Is the Decline of Starter Innings Bad For Baseball?
Nine starters share their thoughts on lessened workloads in the current era.