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Effectively Wild Episode 2260: What We Might Remember About 2024
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2260-what-we-might-remember-about-2024/
Published: December 21, 2024 06:08
Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and Pebble Hunting’s Sam Miller banter about Michael Lorenzen embracing an Effectively Wild hypothetical, Ben and Sam’s past predictions about baseball in the 2020s, and Paul Skenes and the ERA title, then discuss what will be…
Astros Get Early Christian-mas Present
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/astros-get-early-christian-mas-present/
Published: December 21, 2024 01:05
This nerd favorite fills a massive need in Houston.
Job Posting: MLB Draft League / Appalachian League – Data Coordinator
Published: December 20, 2024 22:30
The MLB Draft League is hiring.
Matrix Reloaded: December 20, 2024
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/matrix-reloaded-december-20-2024/
Published: December 20, 2024 19:00
It was far less hectic than the Winter Meetings last week, but there are still plenty of Matrix updates to go over.
RosterResource Chat – 12/20/24
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/rosterresource-chat-12-20-24/
Published: December 20, 2024 18:42
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to projected rosters and playing time, team needs, payroll, free agency, and more.
JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Brian McCann
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2025-hall-of-fame-ballot-brian-mccann/
Published: December 20, 2024 17:00
Though he was a seven-time All-Star, McCann was somewhat underappreciated until the value of his elite pitch framing came to light.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 12/20/24
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/eric-longenhagen-prospects-chat-12-20-24/
Published: December 20, 2024 16:37
Our Prospect Impresario is in Philadelphia for the holidays. Will he draw from the energy of his homeland and be extra salty in chat? Bring a snowball and find out.
Who Is Nolan Arenado Anymore, and How Can He Be Traded?
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/who-is-nolan-arenado-anymore-and-how-can-he-be-traded/
Published: December 20, 2024 16:00
Will Arenado loosen up his no-trade list and save a mediocre joke that was 10 years in the making?
2025 ZiPS Projections: Detroit Tigers
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-zips-projections-detroit-tigers/
Published: December 20, 2024 15:00
The Tigers right now look like a .500 team, but that makes them an AL Central contender.
Chicago Cubs Top 37 Prospects
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/chicago-cubs-top-37-prospects/
Published: December 20, 2024 14:05
As this system stands right now, it's a shade below average in terms of both depth and high-end impact.
Revisiting the Kirby Index
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/revisiting-the-kirby-index/
Published: December 19, 2024 18:00
What is the current state of quantifying command?
Brooks Lee Embraces the Art of Hitting
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/brooks-lee-embraces-the-art-of-hitting/
Published: December 19, 2024 17:00
The promising young Minnesota Twins infielder has learned a lot from his father, a longtime college coach.
A First Look At Statcast’s Stolen Base Leaderboards
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-first-look-at-statcasts-stolen-base-leaderboards/
Published: December 19, 2024 16:00
No, we didn’t use that photo of Rays legend Tommy Pham because he’s good at stealing bases. Or maybe he is. It’s complicated.
2025 ZiPS Projections: Chicago Cubs
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-zips-projections-chicago-cubs/
Published: December 19, 2024 15:00
ZiPS is exuberantly happy about the Cubs lineup, especially the team's defense.
The Seiya Suzuki BABIP Polka
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-seiya-suzuki-babip-polka/
Published: December 19, 2024 14:00
Other teams want him. The Cubs are listening to offers. How good is Seiya Suzuki really?
Job Posting: Los Angeles Angels – Full Time Analyst, Research and Development
Published: December 19, 2024 13:00
The Los Angeles Angels are hiring.
Effectively Wild Episode 2259: Rated Rooker
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2259-rated-rooker/
Published: December 19, 2024 07:25
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Cody Bellinger trade, the Yankees’ and Cubs’ next moves, Guaranteed Rate Field changing to Rate Field, and the results of MLB’s inquiry into pitcher injuries. Then (31:39) they bring back A’s slugger Brent…
JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Russell Martin
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2025-hall-of-fame-ballot-russell-martin/
Published: December 18, 2024 17:50
Framing the case for an elite receiver.
Tigers and Twins Winter Meetings Notes
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/tigers-and-twins-winter-meetings-notes/
Published: December 18, 2024 16:00
Derek Falvey, Scott Harris, A.J. Hinch and Rocco Baldelli address questions from the media.
Orioles Sign NPB Legend Tomoyuki Sugano To One-Year Pact
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/orioles-sign-npb-legend-tomoyuki-sugano-to-one-year-pact/
Published: December 18, 2024 15:00
My favorite one-year deal of the winter so far asks an interesting question: What does 80-grade command look like without overpowering stuff?
2025 ZiPS Projections: Boston Red Sox
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-zips-projections-boston-red-sox/
Published: December 18, 2024 14:00
The Red Sox have gained enough ground on the Yankees and Orioles to make them sweat, at least a little.
Effectively Wild Episode 2258: 99 Manfred Balloons
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2258-99-manfred-balloons/
Published: December 18, 2024 05:58
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the qualifications for being a superstar, the Kyle Tucker trade from the Astros’ and Cubs’ perspectives, the Devin Williams trade from the Yankees’ and Brewers’ perspectives, and various other transactions,…
Yankees Add Bellinger, Cubs Dump Bellinger’s Contract
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/yankees-add-bellinger-cubs-dump-bellingers-contract/
Published: December 18, 2024 00:10
A man's got to have a Cody.
Prospect Variance and Blocking Catchers
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/prospect-variance-and-blocking-catchers/
Published: December 17, 2024 17:35
I'm good with the White Sox doubling up on exciting catching prospects.
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat –12/17/24
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jay-jaffe-fangraphs-chat-12-17-24/
Published: December 17, 2024 16:31
'Twas the week before Xmas and all through the house...
Bryan De La Cruz Suffers From a Lack of Contact(s)
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/bryan-de-la-cruz-suffers-from-a-lack-of-contacts/
Published: December 17, 2024 14:00
What do the Braves want with one of the worst everyday players in the league?
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 12/16/24
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/ben-clemens-fangraphs-chat-12-16-24/
Published: December 16, 2024 18:51
One last chat for 2024.
A’s Hope Springs Returns to Peak, Pay Rays Four-Piece Price
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/as-hope-springs-returns-to-peak-pay-rays-four-piece-price/
Published: December 16, 2024 16:00
The A’s have many valid reasons to make this trade, but it feels like they gave up a lot for a fairly well-compensated starter coming back from injury.
2025 ZiPS Projections: Washington Nationals
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-zips-projections-washington-nationals/
Published: December 16, 2024 15:00
Washington’s lineup is coming along, but the organization is still short on pitching and general depth.
JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Félix Hernández
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2025-hall-of-fame-ballot-felix-hernandez/
Published: December 16, 2024 14:00
King FĂ©lix appeared on course for Cooperstown during his 20s, but faded quickly in his 30s.
Sunday Notes: Garrett Crochet Changes Sox, Pitch Usage Conversation To Come
Published: December 15, 2024 12:30
Plus Mike Elias on Gary Sánchez, Scott Harris on Detroit's catching combo, a Triston Casas-Luis Castillo poll, facts and stats galore, and more.
Tucker Trade Brings Astros Back to Earth, Wakes Cubs From Hibernation
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/tucker-trade-brings-astros-back-to-earth-wakes-cubs-from-hibernation/
Published: December 14, 2024 00:15
Trading Tucker instead of extending him, or even running it back for 2025, is — and I’m sorry, I don’t know a kinder way to put this — very Tampa Bay Rays.
Yankees, Brewers Swap Fun All-Star Pitchers, Everyone Wins
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/yankees-brewers-swap-fun-all-star-pitchers-everyone-wins/
Published: December 13, 2024 21:00
A changeup-first closer, a kitchen-sink starter, and a short-but-mighty infielder walk into a trade.
Matrix Reloaded: December 13, 2024
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/matrix-reloaded-december-13-2024/
Published: December 13, 2024 20:15
A whirlwind of a week leads to a whirlwind of Matrix updates.
RosterResource Chat – 12/13/24
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/rosterresource-chat-12-13-24/
Published: December 13, 2024 18:40
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to projected rosters and playing time, team needs, payroll, free agency, and more.
Kyle Teel Headlines Solid Return Package for White Sox in Garrett Crochet Trade
Published: December 13, 2024 17:00
A blockbuster rule of thumb: Get back at least one high-probability everyday hitter. That’s exactly what Chicago is getting in Teel.
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 12/13/24
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/eric-longenhagen-prospects-chat-12-13-24/
Published: December 13, 2024 16:45
Come talk Winter Meetings moves with Longenhagen.
JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Omar Vizquel and Francisco RodrĂguez
Published: December 13, 2024 16:00
The last of this cycle's multi-candidate roundups covers two players with an unfortunate common thread.
The Konerko: The Stat You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Need
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-konerko-the-stat-you-didnt-know-you-didnt-need/
Published: December 13, 2024 15:00
Once was enough for these baserunners in 2024.
2025 ZiPS Projections: New York Yankees
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-zips-projections-new-york-yankees/
Published: December 13, 2024 14:00
The Yankees remain contenders, but they have a Juan Soto-sized hole in their lineup.
Effectively Wild Episode 2257: You Better Fried Your Mind Instead
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2257-you-better-fried-your-mind-instead/
Published: December 13, 2024 11:03
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the Winter Meetings, then discuss the rest of what down in Dallas: the Max Fried signing and where the Yankees roster stands, the Garrett Crochet trade, referring to a single player as a “Red Sox,” the…
Guardians Get Pitching Prospects Piñata for Andrés Giménez
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/guardians-get-pitching-prospects-pinata-for-andres-gimenez/
Published: December 12, 2024 19:35
Cleveland stands a pretty good chance of getting at least two soon-to-be integral members of its pitching staff out of these trades.
We Tried Tracker: Winter Meetings Update
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/we-tried-tracker-winter-meetings-update/
Published: December 12, 2024 18:30
We’re giving out A’s for effort this week. Well, except for the A’s, who want to set the record straight about how hard they’re trying.
Looking In at Juan Soto’s Career Projections
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/instagraphs/looking-in-at-juan-sotos-career-projections/
Published: December 12, 2024 16:45
There’s a reason that many of the wealthiest teams were bidding obscene amounts of money to get him.
Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 12/12/24
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/dan-szymborski-fangraphs-chat-12-12-24/
Published: December 12, 2024 16:40
Nobody will be given $765 million in this chat, sadly.
The 2024 Rule 5 Draft Scouting Reports
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-2024-rule-5-draft-scouting-reports/
Published: December 12, 2024 15:45
A round up of the players taken in the Major League phase of Wednesday's Rule 5 Draft.
Anthony Santander? More Like Can’t-thony Keep It Fair.
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/anthony-santander-more-like-cant-thony-keep-it-fair/
Published: December 12, 2024 14:00
The free agent slugger has a very particular set of skills. Not in a good way.