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Postseason Managerial Report Card: John Schneider (Part 1: Batting)
Schneider has never met a move he doesn't want to make, and his management of the Toronto offense this postseason displayed that predilection over and over again.
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Let's Scout the Players Coming Over From Asia
We kick off our next prospect list cycle with an update on pro players in foreign leagues.
Election Season: Bonds and Clemens Lead the Contemporary Baseball Ballot
Once again, the Hall of Fame has put forth an Era Committee ballot as notable for its omissions as its inclusions.
Daulton Varsho Was Everywhere
I’ll give Varsho one of the highest compliments I can pay an athlete: He was a total pest. A menace.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: November 3, 2025
In our post-World Series edition of the mailbag, we answer your questions about Trey Yesavage, the Blue Jays offense, the looming lockout, and more.
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Mining the News (11/3/25)
A few useful nuggets.
Reviewing 2024's Biggest IP Risers A Year Later
How did the 2024 added volume impact their 2025 output?
Stolen Base Regression for Juan Soto & Josh Naylor
Yea, we didn't see him coming.
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Daulton Varsho Was Everywhere
I’ll give Varsho one of the highest compliments I can pay an athlete: He was a total pest. A menace.Postseason Managerial Report Card: John Schneider (Part 1: Batting)
Schneider has never met a move he doesn't want to make, and his management of the Toronto offense this postseason displayed that predilection over and over again.
Who Started It?
It's all too easy to rely on arbitrary endpoints when analyzing baseball. What about when you're analyzing a benches-clearing brawl in Game 7 of the World Series?- HOF
Election Season: Bonds and Clemens Lead the Contemporary Baseball Ballot
Once again, the Hall of Fame has put forth an Era Committee ballot as notable for its omissions as its inclusions. FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: November 3, 2025
In our post-World Series edition of the mailbag, we answer your questions about Trey Yesavage, the Blue Jays offense, the looming lockout, and more.
Sunday Notes: ChiSox Prospect Hagen Smith Has a Killer Fastball/Slider Combo
Plus Nelly Taylor on JR Ritchie, Pete Fairbanks on doing what he does, recalling Mickey Klutts, Blake Butera was right about Junior Caminero, facts and stats galore, and more.
A Wonderfully Chaotic Game 7 Ends with the Dodgers as Repeat World Series Champions
A dramatic 11th-inning home run from Will Smith and a gutsy Yoshinobu Yamamoto performance were just two of the many highlights from one of the most exciting finishes to a season ever.
The World Series Will Go On
Game 6 is perhaps best summarized by the words of celebrated Canadian, Keanu Reeves: “Whoa.”
Contract Crowdsourcing 2025-26: Ballot 12 of 12
Our crowdsourcing concludes with a group of players who began their pro careers in affiliated ball before transitioning to NPB or the KBO, and who could eye a return to MLB this winter.
Contract Crowdsourcing 2025-26: Ballot 11 of 12
Our crowdsourcing continues with a group of foreign pros from NPB and the KBO.
- Prospects
Let's Scout the Players Coming Over From Asia
We kick off our next prospect list cycle with an update on pro players in foreign leagues. 
The Dodgers Hope Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Fantastic Run Can Push Them To Game 7
The 27-year-old has delivered back-to-back complete games, but as the Blue Jays showed against Blake Snell — twice — they can beat up any pitcher on a roll.
ProspectsEric Longenhangman's Spooky Prospect Chat: 10/31
Come talk about the World Series and the NPB and KBO stars poised to test their mettle in Major League Baseball.
When You Are Engulfed in Mud
Forget Freddie Freeman. The cleat cleaner, a bat boy named Brandon, and a couple of tongue depressors were the real stars of Game 3.
RotoGraphs
Building a 2025 $9 NFBC Pitching Staff -- A Review
Did I undercover any gems?Mining the News (11/3/25)
A few useful nuggets.Reviewing 2024's Biggest IP Risers A Year Later
How did the 2024 added volume impact their 2025 output?Stolen Base Regression for Juan Soto & Josh Naylor
Yea, we didn't see him coming.
Building a 2025 $14 NFBC Offense -- A Review
Any gems uncovered?
Four Outfielders: Marte, Doyle, Stowers, & Butler
One up, one down, and two shrugs.
Mining the News (10/29/25)
Just a trickle of news at this point.
Paul Sporer’s 2025 Bold Predictions REVIEW
Well, I tried.
Community
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?Effectively Wild's Preseason Predictions Game Update: Ben Clemens
An update of the Effectively Wild 2025 Preseason Predictions Game, focusing on the ballot of Ben Clemens.The Launch Angle Revolution May Save Lives
Batters are hitting the ball harder than ever. Are pitchers more at risk from dangerous comebackers because of it?
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Essential Articles
Prospects2025 Top 100 Prospects
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.
Prospects2024 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
2024 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.
Prospects2023 Top 100 Prospects
Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
Site News
Site NewsWe Have Postseason Leaderboards!
A quick reminder that we have postseason leaderboards, which cover the entirety of baseball history.- Site News
FanGraphs Is Hiring! Seeking a Full-Time Prospect Writer
Join the FanGraphs team! You have until Monday, September 22 to apply. 
Site NewsFanGraphs Arcade: Find Some Quarters!
Let’s do something completely different and have some fun!
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 |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Thu | 2 PM | RosterResource |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
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 |
| 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.Aaron Judge | 10.1 |
| 2.Cal Raleigh | 9.1 |
| 3.Bobby Witt Jr. | 8.0 |
| 4.Shohei Ohtani | 7.5 |
| 5.Geraldo Perdomo | 7.1 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Tarik Skubal | 6.6 |
| 2.Paul Skenes | 6.5 |
| 3.Cristopher Sanchez | 6.4 |
| 4.Garrett Crochet | 5.8 |
| 5.Logan Webb | 5.5 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cade Smith | 2.7 |
| 2.Aroldis Chapman | 2.6 |
| 3.Garrett Whitlock | 2.2 |
| 4.Adrian Morejon | 2.2 |
| 5.Bryan Abreu | 2.2 |
