Category: Baseball
Analyze This: Dissecting Effectively Wild Episode 2194 and the Phenomenon of the Breakout Fakeout
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the content of Hall of Fame plaques, the importance of stats in baseball, and various player updates. They cover topics such as Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw’s return to the field, J.T. Realmuto’s recent comeback, James Paxton’s departure from the Dodgers, Jo Adell’s performance, Jarren Duran’s breakout, Francisco Vicioso,…
Bryan Woo: A Success Story Defying the Odds
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Bryan Woo wasn’t highly regarded when the Seattle Mariners selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 draft out of Cal Poly. That’s understandable. The low-slot righty had a 6.36 ERA in his three collegiate seasons, including a 6.11 mark in his injury-hampered junior year. After undergoing Tommy John surgery…
Ranking the Top 40 Trade Values for 2024: Nos. 31-40
Tim Vizer-USA TODAY Sports As is tradition at FanGraphs, we’re using the lead-up to the trade deadline to take stock of the top 50 players in baseball by trade value. For a more detailed introduction to this year’s exercise, as well as a look at the players who fell just short of the top 50,…
Week Before Trade Deadline: Players at the Top of the Order
Welcome back to Top of the Order! By Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports Welcome back to Top of the Order, where every Tuesday and Friday I’ll be starting your baseball day with some news, notes, and thoughts about the game we love. With just seven days to go until the July 30 trade deadline, let’s…
Injuries Strike Atlanta: Ozzie Albies and Max Fried Sidelined
The number of Atlanta Braves players on the injured list has reached double digits after two core players, starting pitcher Max Fried and second baseman Ozzie Albies, went down over the weekend. Fried had a 3.08 ERA/3.71 FIP across 108 innings for the Braves before landing on the IL with neuritis in his left forearm….
Everything the Yankees Need is Right in Front of Them
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports I was standing in the Yankees clubhouse on July 5 after their 5-3 loss to the Red Sox when I received an angry text from my friend Andy, a huge Yankees fan. “How many years is it now that they light it up in the first half and because [sic] absolutely…
Ranking the Top 50 Players by Trade Value in 2024: Nos. 41-50
As is tradition at FanGraphs, we’re using the lead-up to the trade deadline to take stock of the top 50 players in baseball by trade value. For a more detailed introduction to this year’s exercise, as well as a look at the players who fell just short of the top 50, be sure to read…
Introduction to the 2024 Trade Value Rankings: Recognizing Notable Players
Baseball is a world of trades, where players and assets are constantly evaluated and exchanged. Welcome to the 2024 edition of our annual Trade Value series, where we rank the top 50 most valuable players in baseball based on performance, age, and contract. This year, I took a comprehensive approach to creating this list. I…
New Guardians’ Draft Selection Makes Strong Statement to Fans
(Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) While continuing to enjoy having one of the best records in baseball, Cleveland Guardians fans were treated to another exciting occurrence during the recent MLB Draft, as the franchise had the luxury of heading into the All-Star break sitting atop the American League while also having the first pick…
Astros Outfielder Sends Statement by Robbing Julio Rodriguez of Home Run
(Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) The Houston Astros have quietly stormed back from a brutal start to the season to finally take sole possession of first place in the AL West after a 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. The win was highlighted by one steller home run robbery, and the Astros’…