Major League Baseball

La ofensiva ha disminuido, pero no por culpa de la pelota La ofensiva ha disminuido, pero no por culpa de la pelota

Cómo neutralizar los enfrentamientos de derechos contra zurdos y viceversaThe post La ofensiva ha..
When All-Or-Nothing Meets All-Or-Nothing When All-Or-Nothing Meets All-Or-Nothing

Does Chase Burns give up so many extra-base hits because batters are getting their money’s worth on ..
Milwaukee’s Brice Turang Talks Hitting Milwaukee’s Brice Turang Talks Hitting

The Brewers second baseman discusses his gap-to-gap approach to his craft, which is driven more by..
Washington Nationals Top 32 Prospects Washington Nationals Top 32 Prospects

This is a top-heavy system that has high-end impact at its apex but below-average overall depth.
A Dilettante’s Guide to the NCAA Tournament, Part 1 A Dilettante’s Guide to the NCAA Tournament, Part 1

It’s the best weekend of TV in the baseball season, and one of the best sports-watching weekends..
The Day Negro Leagues Statistics Met the Major League Record Books The Day Negro Leagues Statistics Met the Major League Record Books

The rollout of MLB's announcement of its inclusion of Negro Leagues statistics within its database..
Waiting for Victor Robles Waiting for Victor Robles

Robles signed with the Nationals as a 16-year-old in 2013. After more than a decade with the club,..
Emmanuel Clase Is Cuttering a Swath of Destruction Emmanuel Clase Is Cuttering a Swath of Destruction

First there was Mariano Rivera, then Kenley Jansen, and now that everything from the ’90s is back..
The Cardinals Look Cooked The Cardinals Look Cooked

St. Louis is underperforming and its farm system is uninspiring. Where does this typically steady..
A Top 100 Prospects Update A Top 100 Prospects Update

After about a month and a half of minor league play, it's a reasonable time for a Top 100 update,..
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, May 17 Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, May 17

Easy defensive plays made hard, hard defensive plays made easy, and someone working harder than you ..
Player’s View: Consuming Baseball Then and Now — Part Two Player’s View: Consuming Baseball Then and Now — Part Two

Four players-turned-managers and two players-turned-broadcast analysts discuss how they've evolved..
Willson Contreras and the Cardinals Catch a Bad Break Willson Contreras and the Cardinals Catch a Bad Break

The 31-year-old catcher will be out until around the All-Star break after a J.D. Martinez swing..
Last Year’s Model of Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Nowhere in Sight Last Year’s Model of Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Nowhere in Sight

In the wake of his historic season, the 2023 NL MVP has struggled to make contact and hit for power.
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, May 3 Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, May 3

From the thrill of victory to the agony of getting defeated over and over again, this week was full ..
Alex Bregman Is Powerless Alex Bregman Is Powerless

The Houston third baseman is going through one of the toughest stretches of his entire career...
Rockies Activate Brendan Rodgers From 60-Day IL Rockies Activate Brendan Rodgers From 60-Day IL

The Rockies announced Monday that they’ve reinstated infielder Brendan Rodgers from the 60-day..
Rays Option Taj Bradley Rays Option Taj Bradley

The Rays are optioning right-hander Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham, reports Marc Topkin of the..
FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 15–21 FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 15–21

The Pirates cooled off last week while the Mets and Mariners climbed up the FanGraphs Power..
Kyle Hendricks Talks Pitching Kyle Hendricks Talks Pitching

The highly educated Cubs right-hander has studiously evolved as a technician on the mound.
A Look at Aaron Judge’s Season-Opening Slump A Look at Aaron Judge’s Season-Opening Slump

The big slugger is out of whack, but why?
An Early Look at Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell 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 ..
Life Is Easier When You Hit Your Spots Life Is Easier When You Hit Your Spots

Max Fried said he didn't feel like himself in his first two starts; the line between Fried and his..
Top of the Order: The Thin Twins Lineup Can’t Hit Righties Top of the Order: The Thin Twins Lineup Can’t Hit Righties

Minnesota’s offense badly needs a boost. Plus, the breakout reliever du jour and a top prospect..
It’s Time for the Pirates To Call up Paul Skenes 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..
So Far, Michael Busch Has Been a Big Hit for the Cubs So Far, Michael Busch Has Been a Big Hit for the Cubs

Traded when his path to playing time with the Dodgers was blocked by superstars, the 26-year-old..
FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 8–14 FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 8–14

The Royals climb up the FanGraphs Power Rankings while the Red Sox fall.
Top of the Order: Mizuhara Set To Be Charged Top of the Order: Mizuhara Set To Be Charged

Plus, the criminal complaint against Ippei Mizuhara, the ragtag Guardians bullpen, and Mike Trout’s ..
Not So Fast: Red Sox Cut Fastballs in New Approach Not So Fast: Red Sox Cut Fastballs in New Approach

Boston is off to a strong start because of a new pitching philosophy that has the team hoping that..
Astros Pitching Prospect Spencer Arrighetti Is All in With Analytics Astros Pitching Prospect Spencer Arrighetti Is All in With Analytics

Houston’s 2023 Minor League Pitcher of the Year is well versed in data points and approach angles.
Bound for Sacramento, Will the A’s Find an Appropriate Ballpark There? Bound for Sacramento, Will the A’s Find an Appropriate Ballpark There?

As with so many of Fisher’s plans of late, the more details you ask for, the more rickety this plan ..
Waiting for the Rangers to Flip the Switch Waiting for the Rangers to Flip the Switch

With a chunk of their starting rotation on the IL as they begin their title defense, the reigning..
FanGraphs Spotlight: Custom Comparable Downloads FanGraphs Spotlight: Custom Comparable Downloads

Data downloads allow you to compare information over unique time frames.
Giants Acquire AJ Pollock, Mark Mathias From Mariners Giants Acquire AJ Pollock, Mark Mathias From Mariners

The Giants announced they’ve acquired outfielder AJ Pollock, utility player Mark Mathias and cash..
Big Hype Prospects: Manzardo, Acuna, Luciano, Quero, Saggese Big Hype Prospects: Manzardo, Acuna, Luciano, Quero, Saggese

The Trade Deadline seems to be happening early this year. Between the time I begin writing and this ..
Delicious Food and Drinks at the Baseball Tournament in Lubbock, TX Delicious Food and Drinks at the Baseball Tournament in Lubbock, TX

Are you planning to attend the upcoming baseball tournament in Lubbock, TX? If so, you may be..
Catch the Action of the Baseball Tournament in Lubbock, TX Catch the Action of the Baseball Tournament in Lubbock, TX

Are you a fan of baseball? Don't miss out on all of the action that is about to take place during..
An Opening Day Slate Short of Familiar Names, but Hardly Without Promise An Opening Day Slate Short of Familiar Names, but Hardly Without Promise

Injuries and prolonged free agencies have caused unprecedented turnover among the season's..
FanGraphs Power Rankings: Opening Day 2024 FanGraphs Power Rankings: Opening Day 2024

The FanGraphs Power Rankings are back and have a new model. See how all 30 teams stack up as the..
Nolan Schanuel Talks Hitting Nolan Schanuel Talks Hitting

The sweet-swinging Angels first baseman was called up less than six weeks after being drafted 11th..