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After years spent toiling in the team-controlled desert, some players are wondering if the free agent promised land is all it's cracked up to be.
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Let’s Sign Some Contracts, 2024 Edition
Here are seven players who should be extended by their teams… and one who probably shouldn’t be.
Paul Goldschmidt and the Crowd Below Replacement Level
The former MVP is one of a handful of stars who has struggled to get going in the season's first month.
FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 22–28
A jumble of teams are still sitting around .500 and could wind up in the playoff picture with one hot streak.
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OPL Roster Changes and Why They Matter
Whether or not you play OPL, there is plenty to learn from the moves those managers are making.
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 30th, 2024
Deep slate with plenty of studs and lots of streamer potential
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 5)
For those in deeper formats, the starting pitcher market might have already dried up.
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Let’s Sign Some Contracts, 2024 Edition
Here are seven players who should be extended by their teams… and one who probably shouldn’t be.The Precarious Position of the Pending Free Agent
After years spent toiling in the team-controlled desert, some players are wondering if the free agent promised land is all it's cracked up to be.Paul Goldschmidt and the Crowd Below Replacement Level
The former MVP is one of a handful of stars who has struggled to get going in the season's first month.FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 22–28
A jumble of teams are still sitting around .500 and could wind up in the playoff picture with one hot streak.Marco Gonzales Is Concerned With Changes in Baseball
The veteran Pittsburgh Pirates southpaw opines on current topics of interest within the game.Top of the Order: Corbin Carroll's Discouraging Start
Things are rough for Arizona’s best player. Also, a discussion on control vs. command and an interesting slide.Sunday Notes: Jared Jones Has Gone From Raw to Remarkable
Plus Jerry Narron's Adam Dunn gambit, a José Ramírez-Scott Rolen comparison, Joe Kmak, Shota Imanaga's transition, facts and stats galore, and more.- Prospects
San Francisco Giants Top 42 Prospects
This system has 20,000 leagues of depth but is light up top. Riley Greene Is Leading the League in Walks (For Now)
There’s a Baba O’Riley joke to be made here, but we can’t all be Michael Baumann.Justin Slaten Is Confidently Becoming a Success Story in Boston
The 26-year-old right-hander has excelled out of the Red Sox bullpen in his first big league season.Brice Turang’s Quantum Leap
Milwaukee's second baseman has learned to hit, and Pat Murphy knows tomorrow's winning lottery numbers.Five Things I Liked (Or Didn't Like) This Week, April 26
New stars, old stalwarts, and the 2024 version of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object; there's a lot going on and it's all good.Top of the Order: Injuries to Snell and Bello Put Their Teams in a Bind
The Giants and Red Sox will have their pitching depth tested over the next few weeks. Plus, let’s check in on Wyatt Langford.
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OPL Roster Changes and Why They Matter
Whether or not you play OPL, there is plenty to learn from the moves those managers are making.Hitter Fly Ball% Gainers -- Apr 30, 2024
Joining the Fly Ball Revolution!Starting Pitcher Chart – April 30th, 2024
Deep slate with plenty of studs and lots of streamer potentialThe Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1291 - Cut or Hold: Shallow League Pitchers Edition
Paul and Justin discuss some more Cut or Hold options for shallower leagues, this time turning their attention to their mound with guys like Blake Snell, Joe Musgrove, Aaron Civale, and moreOttoneu Cold Right Now: April 29, 2024
It's so cold in here, I'm feeling hy-po-thermic!These Non-Closing Relievers Are Dominating -- Apr 29, 2024
Middle relievers you want to own!Roto Riteup: April 29, 2024
News, notes and streaming pitchers to start your day off Rite!Starting Pitcher Chart – April 29th, 2024
Monday's board plus a full 2-start ranking chart for the week!The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1290 – Week 5 FAAB ft. Blake Meyer
Justin Mason and Jason Collette are joined by Blake Meyer of Fantasy Pros and Pitcher List to discuss this week's FAAB!
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How Does Seiya Suzuki Stack Up?
Comparing the Japanese slugger to other recent players to arrive from NPB.The Last Solo Umpire
In 1923, an umpire had to call a game by himself for the last time in MLB history.What Makes a Good Four-Seamer Good?
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2024 Top 100 Prospects
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The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.- Prospects
2023 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player. 2023 Top 50 Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.- Prospects
2022 Top 100 Prospects
The FanGraphs prospect team presents their 2022 top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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2024 FanGraphs WAR Update
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Pitch Type Splits
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Positional Splits
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2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
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Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Top Prospects
* Imminent Big Leaguers article. All orgs will receive a full list.
2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
Mon | 1 PM | Justin Mason |
Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
1.Mookie Betts | 2.7 |
2.Gunnar Henderson | 2.1 |
3.Juan Soto | 1.9 |
4.Alec Bohm | 1.9 |
5.Jose Altuve | 1.8 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Tanner Houck | 1.4 |
2.Zack Wheeler | 1.4 |
3.Kutter Crawford | 1.4 |
4.Ranger Suarez | 1.3 |
5.Tarik Skubal | 1.2 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Mason Miller | 1.0 |
2.Hunter Harvey | 0.8 |
3.Keegan Akin | 0.6 |
4.Emmanuel Clase | 0.6 |
5.Kirby Yates | 0.6 |