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FanGraphs Power Rankings: May 6–12 FanGraphs Power Rankings: May 6–12

About a quarter of the way through the season, teams are starting to settle into reliable tiers.
Mariners Designate Devin Sweet For Assignment Mariners Designate Devin Sweet For Assignment

The Mariners announced that they have claimed righty Dominic Leone off waivers, a move that was..
Brewers Considering Josh Donaldson Brewers Considering Josh Donaldson

The Brewers are “considering” free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson after his recent release from ..
Cubs To Select Shane Greene, Recall Alexander Canario Cubs To Select Shane Greene, Recall Alexander Canario

The Cubs are set to select the contract of veteran right-hander Shane Greene from Triple-A Iowa,..
Garrett Crochet and Erick Fedde Are Finding Wins in Unlikely Places Garrett Crochet and Erick Fedde Are Finding Wins in Unlikely Places

The White Sox duo is hot on the heels of one Phillies legend and one podcast legend.
One Fastball Isn’t Enough One Fastball Isn’t Enough

Why throw just one fastball when you can throw two or three?
For Chris Sale, Could 200 Wins Be the New 300? For Chris Sale, Could 200 Wins Be the New 300?

During Sale’s resurgent season, let’s reconsider his Hall of Fame case and how the changes in..
This Is How It Has to Work This Is How It Has to Work

There are two big red-letter no-nos if you work for MLB or a team: You can’t bet on baseball, and..
Luis Severino Is in a Better Place Than Last Year Luis Severino Is in a Better Place Than Last Year

A new team, better health, and a remade repertoire have helped the 30-year-old righty put a..
William the Strike Zone Conqueror William the Strike Zone Conqueror

The Brewers' best player has leveled up by hunting pitches he can obliterate while avoiding..
Top of the Order: Here’s What a Mets Teardown Could Look Like Top of the Order: Here’s What a Mets Teardown Could Look Like

Selling at the trade deadline is the Mets’ only viable option unless they turn things around soon...
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, May 31 Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, May 31

Intra-division animus and batted balls that caused chaos without leaving the infield highlight this ..
Outrights: Calhoun, Ruiz Outrights: Calhoun, Ruiz

A pair of players recently designated for assignment have gone unclaimed on waivers, per the..
David Fry Is Flying High David Fry Is Flying High

How the heck did this Quad-A catcher/outfielder/infielder turn into the top hitter on one of the..
No, You Can’t Trade Your Newfound Reliever for a Shiny Prospect No, You Can’t Trade Your Newfound Reliever for a Shiny Prospect

Teams can always ask, but their counterparts are going to keep hanging up the phone.
We Have To Say Something About Jurickson Profar We Have To Say Something About Jurickson Profar

The one-time no. one prospect in baseball and current 31-year-old is off to the greatest start of..
Xander Bogaerts’ Shoulder Fracture Adds to His Rough Season Xander Bogaerts’ Shoulder Fracture Adds to His Rough Season

The slumping shortstop-turned-second baseman is likely to miss at least a couple months.
Kevin Kelly Is a Tampa Bay Find With a ‘Unique Look’ Kevin Kelly Is a Tampa Bay Find With a ‘Unique Look’

The Rule 5 right-hander has thrived out of the Rays bullpen the past two seasons.
A High Velocity Usage Tax: A Proposal To Protect Pitchers A High Velocity Usage Tax: A Proposal To Protect Pitchers

To reduce UCL injuries, MLB needs to disincentivize throwing max effort on every pitch. This..
St. Louis Cardinals Top 36 Prospects St. Louis Cardinals Top 36 Prospects

This is a below-average system that is light on high-upside players and heavily tilted toward..
Catchers Have Been Pickier About Pickoffs in 2024 Catchers Have Been Pickier About Pickoffs in 2024

Many thought the new disengagement rules would lead to more catcher backpicks. Yet, so far this..
Top of the Order: Who Should the Marlins Trade Next? Top of the Order: Who Should the Marlins Trade Next?

After trading Luis Arraez, the Marlins are open for business. Also, Alek Manoah finally returned to ..
Saberseminar 2024 Is August 24-25 in Chicago! Saberseminar 2024 Is August 24-25 in Chicago!

Tickets are now available for the conference. Abstract submissions are due May 15.
Shota Imanaga Is Pitching Like an Ace Shota Imanaga Is Pitching Like an Ace

The 30-year old rookie is silencing skeptics and emerging as one of the best pitchers in baseball..
Varsho Must Go On (Swinging at Inside Pitches) Varsho Must Go On (Swinging at Inside Pitches)

Daulton Varsho is off to a hot start offensively, and he's doing it by channeling another AL East..
Keaton Winn Is a Small Town Kid With a Big Time Splitter Keaton Winn Is a Small Town Kid With a Big Time Splitter

The San Francisco Giants rookie right-hander throws more splitters than any starter in the game.
Most (and Least) Valuable Players, Chicago’s favorites, and base thieves Most (and Least) Valuable Players, Chicago’s favorites, and base thieves

Juan Soto and Mookie Betts are the early pacesetters for MVP Awards
Telling the Story of a Walk-Off Homer Telling the Story of a Walk-Off Homer

John DeMarsico, director of SNY's Mets broadcasts, explains why and when he made each cut during..
Another Hitter for Their Collection: Padres Acquire Luis Arraez Another Hitter for Their Collection: Padres Acquire Luis Arraez

The Padres are always acquiring good players for a slew of prospects you've never heard of, and the ..
Starting Pitchers Streak Has Carried the Mariners to First Place Starting Pitchers Streak Has Carried the Mariners to First Place

Low offense has been the name of the game for the Mariners, particularly in Seattle.
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 49 Prospects Arizona Diamondbacks Top 49 Prospects

This is one of the deeper and more exciting farm systems in baseball.
Boston’s Wilyer Abreu Has Been Bashing Baseballs Boston’s Wilyer Abreu Has Been Bashing Baseballs

The Red Sox rookie has raked since being acquired from the Astros organization.
Mariners Willing To Listen To Trade Offers On Ty France, Teoscar Hernández Mariners Willing To Listen To Trade Offers On Ty France, Teoscar Hernández

The Mariners are listening to offers on certain players on their roster, with Bob Nightengale of..
Will There Be Restrooms Available at the Baseball Tournament Venue in Lubbock, TX? Will There Be Restrooms Available at the Baseball Tournament Venue in Lubbock, TX?

Are you planning to attend a baseball tournament in Lubbock, TX? Find out if there will be..
Cubs Acquire Jeimer Candelario Cubs Acquire Jeimer Candelario

6:01pm: The teams officially announced the deal, with Chicago also receiving cash considerations...
Let’s Go: A Theory About Aaron Boone’s Phantom Ejection Let’s Go: A Theory About Aaron Boone’s Phantom Ejection

It's not just that the fan shouted; it's what he shouted.
Allow Me To Convince You To Believe in Reed Garrett Allow Me To Convince You To Believe in Reed Garrett

It’s pop-up reliever season, but sometimes something that glitters IS gold.
Los Royals están bateando como reyes Los Royals están bateando como reyes

[Advertencia es temprano] Es temprano, pero la alineación de Kansas City ha mejorado mucho.The post ..
Top of the Order: Mason Miller Makes The A’s (Sometimes) Worth Watching Top of the Order: Mason Miller Makes The A’s (Sometimes) Worth Watching

Plus, more bad pitcher injury news and an outfielder's resurgence.
Colorado Rockies Top 47 Prospects Colorado Rockies Top 47 Prospects

This system has above-average overall depth, as well as a sizable contingent of prospects who one..
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