The Year of the Left-Handed Hitter
Left-handed batters are playing more often in 2026, and they’re taking advantage of that extra playing time to impact games on a whole new level.
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Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 6/8/26
Let's talk about baseball.
It’s The Year Of The Bunt (So Far)
Small ball doesn't have to be a bad word. Teams are bunting more frequently and more successfully than ever.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: June 1–7
The Phillies surge into the top five in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
Yordan Alvarez Is a Real Triple Crown Candidate
At least something has gone very right for the Houston Astros.
The Early Shift: Rookie Mistakes
Sometimes they go unpunished.
The Other Shoe Menaces Jason Adam
Adam’s weird 2026 season has me thinking about Abraham Lincoln.
Catching Up With Jesús Luzardo, Nine Years Later
The Philadelphia Phillies southpaw has evolved since he first talked to FanGraphs in 2017.
Sunday Notes: Baltimore’s Shane Baz Has a Quality Knuckleball in His Back Pocket
Plus NYY prospect Bradley Hanner is deserving of a debut, Dustin Garneau on outlier offerings, Giants prospect Trent Harris, John Jaha's healthy-season success, facts and stats galore, and more.
Effectively Wild Episode 2488: Ohtani Rules
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Shohei Ohtani’s career-year pace, how often his number of times on base has exceeded his times on base allowed in his two-way games, and his awards outlook, discuss Aaron Judge’s injury and […]
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: June 6, 2026
Are the Mets paying more per win than any team ever? What’s the best system for adding amateur talent? Is there a new Hall of Fame pitching benchmark? And more…
Glizzy Glory on Weenie Weekend
My friend and I ran the Brooklyn Cyclones' first annual Hot Dog Jog on Sunday. The race was less a feat of endurance than a test of intestinal fortitude.
Tough Break: Aaron Judge Will Miss Time With a Stress Fracture in a Rib
It took a few days, but the Yankees finally have some clarity on the three-time AL MVP's recent shoulder discomfort, and perhaps his slump.
Introducing Pitcher Game Cards
The Pitcher Game Cards are designed to provide a detailed, game-level snapshot of every pitcher who appears in a game.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 6/5/26
Bring your stopwatch and notebook to our prospect analyst's weekly office hours.
The Early Shift: I Can’t Believe I Have To Do This
With deepest apologies to C. Trent Rosecrans.
We Are Closer to the End Than the Beginning
Signing a contract like this is to a baseball player what building a pyramid was to an ancient pharaoh: You’re going to accumulate tons of treasure and have it — along with everyone in arm’s reach — buried with you.
San Francisco Giants Top 50 Prospects
This system is in pretty good shape, with five Top 100 prospects, an international group that is firing on all cylinders, and a knack for finding quality small-dollar signings.
FanGraphs Feature Focus: RosterResource Probable Pitchers
One of our longest-tenured RosterResource pages has gotten a recent glow-up.
RosterResource Chat – 6/4/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
Louis Varland Is More Than Just Available
Varland took a circuitous route to excellence, but make no mistake, he's excellent now.
Reid Detmers Commands His Fate
The Angels lefty has moved out of the bullpen and into the top of the starting pitcher rankings.
Meet the Less-Vaultin’ Daulton Varsho
Daulton Varsho has a brand new swing and some concerning defensive metrics.
Dylan Dodd Throws a Sinker That Moves Like a Four-Seamer
The Atlanta Braves southpaw is a pronator whose best pitch has unusual characteristics.
Turns Out Adley Rutschman Is OK After All
Rutschman is no longer hitting like someone who’s either exhausted, playing through a core injury, or both.
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