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The Deconstructed Hitter
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The Astros Are Rapidly Digging Their Hole Deeper and Deeper
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An Early Look at Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell
Montgomery’s first start of 2024 came opposite Snell. Here’s what that matchup revealed about where they stand after signing late.
Whomps per Whiff, Early 2024 Edition
The best hitters in baseball figure heavily on this year's whomps per whiff leaderboard, but a few upstarts are crashing the party as well.
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Starting Pitcher ERA vs xERA -- Apr 23, 2024
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 24th, 2024
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He's doing everything you could ask from a pitcher.The Deconstructed Hitter
This is the story of the batter-shaped pitching aid that’s seemingly in every bullpen in America.An Early Look at Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell
Montgomery’s first start of 2024 came opposite Snell. Here’s what that matchup revealed about where they stand after signing late.The Astros Are Rapidly Digging Their Hole Deeper and Deeper
Houston is still a potentially dangerous team, but the calendar gets shorter every day.- Chat
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat - 4/22/24
I'm quickly running out of time to say "calm down, it's only April", but don't worry, I'm sure I can come up with some synonyms this week. Whomps per Whiff, Early 2024 Edition
The best hitters in baseball figure heavily on this year's whomps per whiff leaderboard, but a few upstarts are crashing the party as well.FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 15–21
The Pirates cooled off last week while the Mets and Mariners climbed up the FanGraphs Power Rankings.Top of the Order: The Mets Roll On Without Francisco Alvarez
Plus, the Orioles can afford to be patient with Jackson Holliday, and Elly De La Cruz is making some key. adjustments.Sunday Notes: Logan O'Hoppe Bought a Bleacher Ticket
Plus Steven Kwan on batting titles, Casey Mize on his fastball, Cleveland's Hal Trosky, Alex Cora on complete games, facts and stats galore, and more.- HOF
Whitey Herzog Defined an Era, but He Was Ahead of His Time
The Hall of Fame manager guided teams to the playoffs six times and won a World Series, but his legacy goes beyond wins and losses. It’s Time for the Pirates To Call up Paul Skenes
Pittsburgh’s top prospect is making it clear that he is ready to face big league hitters just as the team is showing it might contend in a tight NL Central.If You Want To Throw Heat, Get it Out of the Kitchen
Reid Detmers has been nearly unhittable over his first four starts. You can absolutely guess how he's doing it.
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Starting Pitcher Chart – April 24th, 2024
Lots of opportunity on Wednesday's slate, though not without a proper dose of risk... choose wisely out there!Caution: Your Starting Pitcher Has Been Flagged
Simple models can be effective too, you know? Introducing the PINE (Pitchers In Need of Extraction) model.Ottoneu Drip: Finding Under-rostered Pitchers
Finding under-rostered pitchers you should consider adding to your Ottoneu roster as the season starts up.Starting Pitcher ERA vs xERA -- Apr 23, 2024
Buying and selling these pitchersStarting Pitcher Chart – April 23rd, 2024
Jared delivers another gem while Tuesday's slate brings some interesting opportunitiesThe Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1287 – Cut or Hold: Shallow League Hitters Edition
Paul and Justin discuss whether or not they're holding a group of sputtering hitters including Oneil Cruz, George Springer, Jordan Walker, Maikel Garica, James Outman, and more!Ottoneu Cold Right Now: April 22, 2024
You're freezing, you're solid ice, you're an Ottoneu player gone cold.Hitter wOBA vs xwOBA -- Apr 22, 2024
Are you buying and selling these hitters?Roto Riteup: April 22, 2024
Start your weeks off Rite with the Roto Riteup!
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How Does Seiya Suzuki Stack Up?
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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?
A fine look at which parts of the four-seam fastball are most important to success.
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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
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2024 FanGraphs WAR Update
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FanGraphs Spotlight: Pitch Type Splits
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2024 Preseason Top 100ZiPS Projections
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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 |
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Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
1.Mookie Betts | 2.0 |
2.Juan Soto | 1.6 |
3.Jose Altuve | 1.5 |
4.Shohei Ohtani | 1.5 |
5.Colton Cowser | 1.4 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Kutter Crawford | 1.1 |
2.Zack Wheeler | 1.1 |
3.Ranger Suarez | 1.1 |
4.Tanner Houck | 1.0 |
5.Sonny Gray | 1.0 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
1.Hunter Harvey | 0.8 |
2.Mason Miller | 0.7 |
3.Craig Kimbrel | 0.6 |
4.Reed Garrett | 0.6 |
5.James McArthur | 0.5 |