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Sunday Notes: Mike Stanley Hit C.J. Nitkowski. Nitkowski Didn't Hit Stanley
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: May 30, 2026
We answer your questions on baseball without Tommy John surgery, the most overlooked MVP-caliber seasons, and the benefits of throwing first-pitch strikes.
MLB and the MLBPA Have Made Their Opening Offers
The league and the union are debating the future of baseball's economic structure. They took very different approaches in the proposals they each announced this week.
Keibert Ruiz Rises From the Ashes
With a new catching stance and a new approach at the plate, the Nationals backstop has taken a big step forward.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: May 30, 2026
We answer your questions on baseball without Tommy John surgery, the most overlooked MVP-caliber seasons, and the benefits of throwing first-pitch strikes.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – June 1st, 2026
Some big Monday decisions in weekly transaction leagues where 2-start options are on the table
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report: Pitchers (Week 10)
First: Two WW and FAAB reports this weeks
Second: Miles was given Robbie Ray's old pants
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report: Hitters (Week 10)
Not much pop to be had. Except maybe Joc Pop?
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Sunday Notes: Mike Stanley Hit C.J. Nitkowski. Nitkowski Didn't Hit Stanley
Plus Walt Weiss on Drake Baldwin, a look back at future-manager predictions, Tommy Watkins' batting average, Lefty O'Doul's Cooperstown case, facts and stats galore, and more.FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: May 30, 2026
We answer your questions on baseball without Tommy John surgery, the most overlooked MVP-caliber seasons, and the benefits of throwing first-pitch strikes.Keibert Ruiz Rises From the Ashes
With a new catching stance and a new approach at the plate, the Nationals backstop has taken a big step forward.
Spencer Strider Analyzes a Fascinating First Frame at Fenway Park
The Atlanta Braves right-hander gave up home runs to the first two batters he faced on Tuesday before buckling down.
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat - 2026 Regional Edition
Let's hang out and watch the start of Regionals together.
The Magic of (Penn and) Senzatela
I have to drop a dollar in both the Ben Clemens Memorial “He should learn a cutter” swear jar and the collection plate for the Zack Crizer Foundation for the Three-Fastball Solution.
The Early Shift: An Imperfect Mason Miller
And a face only a mother could demand that you love.MLB and the MLBPA Have Made Their Opening Offers
The league and the union are debating the future of baseball's economic structure. They took very different approaches in the proposals they each announced this week.
Maybe James Wood Just Thinks He Has a Really Tiny Strike Zone
The superstar is known for his plate discipline, but his ABS challenges indicate that he doesn't know the zone as well as you might think.
ChatRosterResource Chat - 5/28/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
Gerrit Cole's Return Keeps the Yankees Rotation Rolling
The former Cy Young winner showed dominant form in his second start back from Tommy John surgery.
ProspectsScouting the 2026 Big 12 Tournament
Evaluating the best draft prospects from last week's action in Surprise.
ChatDan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 5/28/26
The final SzymChat...of May 2026 since next Thursday is in June.
FanGraphs Feature Focus: Weather Splits
Ever wonder if the weather affects how well a player performs? We've got splits for that.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – June 1st, 2026
Some big Monday decisions in weekly transaction leagues where 2-start options are on the table
FAAB & Waiver Wire Report: Pitchers (Week 10)
First: Two WW and FAAB reports this weeks Second: Miles was given Robbie Ray's old pantsFAAB & Waiver Wire Report: Hitters (Week 10)
Not much pop to be had. Except maybe Joc Pop?
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1511 – 2-Start Pitchers for Week 10
Paul and Justin take a deep look at next week's 2-start pitchers
Starting Pitcher Rookie Check In: Bubba Chandler, Parker Messick, and Nolan McLean
Should we buy, sell, or hold these three rookie starting pitchers?
Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: June 1–7
Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of June 1–7.
Roto Riteup: May 29, 2026
Does Christian Scott hold a record in futility? Help me figure it out after reading the Roto Riteup!
Starting Pitcher Chart – May 29th, 2026
Thin board to start the weekend with only 11 starters recommended across the board
Big Kid Adds (Week 9)
It was pretty desolate this past week.
Roto Riteup: May 28, 2026
So much to cover in today's Roto Riteup!
Starting Pitcher Chart – May 28th, 2026
Tiny slate is pretty firmly broken into clear starts and sits
Ottoneu Hot Right Now: May 27, 2026
Two recently promoted prospects, two hot-hitting Nationals, and a streaky first baseman.
Exploiting wRC+ Splits in 2026
With a third of the season complete, platoon splits are stable enough to act on. Every team's wRC+ against left and right-handed pitching mapped.
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Shape+ v2.0: Isolating Pitch Quality With Relative Physics and Additive Modeling
The updated framework establishes baselines for movement and approach angles, yielding an objective tool to analyze which pitch shapes are harder to hit.Waiting for MLB’s First Billion-Dollar Player
Would you rather have a guaranteed $140 million today or a chance at $1 billion six years from now?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Update: Meg Rowley
A breakdown of Meg Rowley’s ballot for Effectively Wild’s 2025 Preseason Predictions Game.Utility in a Pinch: Does Versatility Bring an Offensive Benefit?
Does defensive versatility allow teams to use pinch-hitters more frequently, and if so, does it lead to more wins?
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The prospect team presents their 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
2026 Top 50 MLB Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
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Eric Longenhagen presents his 2025 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
2025 Top 50 MLB Free Agents
The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.
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Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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Top Prospects
AL
| BAL | CHW | ATH |
| BOS | CLE | HOU |
| NYY | DET | LAA |
| TBR | KCR | SEA |
| TOR | MIN | TEX |
NL
| ATL | CHC | ARI |
| MIA | CIN | COL |
| NYM | MIL | LAD |
| PHI | PIT | SDP |
| WSN | STL | SFG |
ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 12 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 12 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Tue | 2 PM | Brendan Gawlowski |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
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Top Prospects
AL
| BAL | CHW | ATH |
| BOS | CLE | HOU |
| NYY | DET | LAA |
| TBR | KCR | SEA |
| TOR | MIN | TEX |
NL
| ATL | CHC | ARI |
| MIA | CIN | COL |
| NYM | MIL | LAD |
| PHI | PIT | SDP |
| WSN | STL | SFG |
ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 12 PM | Justin Mason |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 12 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Tue | 2 PM | Brendan Gawlowski |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Bobby Witt Jr. | 3.4 |
| 2.Yordan Alvarez | 2.8 |
| 3.Andy Pages | 2.7 |
| 4.Xavier Edwards | 2.6 |
| 5.Ben Rice | 2.6 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cristopher Sanchez | 3.3 |
| 2.Cameron Schlittler | 2.9 |
| 3.Jacob Misiorowski | 2.6 |
| 4.Davis Martin | 2.5 |
| 5.Joe Ryan | 2.1 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Louie Varland | 1.5 |
| 2.Mason Miller | 1.5 |
| 3.Cade Smith | 1.4 |
| 4.Adrian Morejon | 1.0 |
| 5.Grant Taylor | 1.0 |
