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The White Sox Are Brenton Over Backwards to Make Their Outfield Work
As a buy-low reclamation project, Doyle’s worth a kick of the tires. But the White Sox gave up enough in this trade to make me second-guess the buy-low label.
Phillies Acquire Luis Arraez, Play Musical Infield Chairs
Philadelphia took steps to improve its offense. How it’ll rearrange its lineup with Arraez in the fold is anyone's guess.
Blue Jays Snag Soriano, but Pay a Heavy Price
Any pitching coach with a pulse is going to look at Soriano and mutter an epithet beyond “I can fix him.” Namely, “I can turn him into Paul Skenes.”
The 2026 FanGraphs Trade Deadline Roundup
Miss any of our deadline coverage? Don't worry! Now it's easy to find all of our analysis of this year's wheeling and dealing in one place.
The Cubs Land a Potential Playoff Starter in Kevin Gausman
The battle-tested 35-year-old will head a rotation that has been hit hard by injuries.
Effectively Wild Episode 2513: Abandon Zyhir Hope, All Ye Who Enter Here
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley break down the Dodgers’ trade for Tarik Skubal from multiple angles: the Tigers’ return, expectations for Skubal and the Dodgers, why other teams let the trade happen, and the significance for the sport. Then they discuss a smattering of other moves (including deals for Freddy Peralta and Luis Castillo) before […]
The Yankees Bulk up the Offense With Luis García Jr.
New York gets a player whose bat should play well in the Bronx to boost its beleaguered lineup, while Washington gets the pitching depth it sorely needs.
In Detroit’s Valley of Darkness, a River of Hope
Going from Tarik Skubal to anyone else is a downgrade, but Detroit's prospect return will quickly impact its big league roster.
Rays Trade for Freddy Peralta, Because Too Much Pitching Is Never Enough
Even the world’s biggest optimist has to concede that Peralta is a less exciting rental now than he was in January, but there are a few bits of low-hanging fruit that the Rays can fix.
The Lane Train Is Atlanta-Bound
The Braves trade two pitching prospects to strengthen their outfield depth with Lane Thomas. And also Bailey Falter.
Twins Bolster Pitching Depth As Surprise Deadline Buyers
Eyeing a playoff run in a weak American League, the Twins have traded for pitching depth.
Squeezed Out of Seattle, Luis Castillo Lands With the White Sox
The 33-year-old righty will bulk up the rotation of the surprising AL Central leaders while leaving room for his old team to add salary — and perhaps promote a blue-chip prospect.
Sunday Notes: Tarik Skubal Sees a Trend in Multiple-Fastball Repertoires
Plus Will Middlebrooks on taking a legend deep, Sandy Alomar Jr. and Mike Hargrove on Albert Belle, Blake Butera and Torey Lovullo on trades, facts and stats galore, and more.
Dodgers Acquire Tarik Skubal in Deadline Blockbuster
The Dodgers are striking while the iron is hot, which means that visiting bats in Los Angeles will soon be cold.
Bo Naylor Is Milwaukee-Bound as Brewers, Guardians Exchange Depth Pieces
If you can't find a trade partner in this seller's market, you just aren't trying hard enough.
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 1, 2026
This week, we answer your questions on rental trades, Jordan Hicks, homers hit slower than the pitch was thrown, and odd Hall of Fame cap decisions.
Effectively Wild Episode 2512: The Superhero Baseball Draft
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh brings on baseball-loving comic-book experts David Harper (of SKTCHD and Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast) and Tiffany Babb (of The Comics Courier, The Comics Staple, The Fan Files, and Interesting Jobs the Podcast) to assemble superpowered […]
The Braves May Need a Different Spencer Strider
Not all who wander are lost.
The Rangers Lead The West
A surprisingly good lineup has Texas on top of a middling AL West.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 7/31/26
Let's stir up some deadline gossip.
The Early Shift: Back To Work
Sometimes you have to squeeze the gas out of your baby while you watch the Astros stumble backwards into no-hitting the Rangers.
Trade Deadline Prospects Guide: Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee should be shopping in the luxury end of the trade market. They've got plenty of depth to entice potential sellers.
Effectively Wild Episode 2511: Will the WPBL Be a W?
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of Ben’s jury duty and Meg’s first colonoscopy, then discuss an investigation into Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s finances, Roki Sasaki’s big glove, Munetaka Murakami’s performance against good velocity, a squirrel sighting (and top prospect Max Clark’s arrival) in Detroit, baseball’s animal kingdom, who gets to claim […]
The Rays or Brewers Must Trade for Tarik Skubal
Every so often, you’ve got to make a serious run at a championship. An occasional deep run keeps existing fans invested and draws new ones in.
Trade Deadline Prospect Guide: Philadelphia Phillies
Can the Phillies navigate the deadline without coughing up all of their impact prospects, including a newly-minted Top 100 arm?
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