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How Did the Mariners Beat Tarik Skubal Three Times — And Can They Do It Again?
Did the Mariners have a specific approach against Tarik Skubal that allowed them to beat him three times this season?
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Orion’s Melt: A Hater's Guide to Dodgers vs. Phillies NLDS Game 4
If you like watching great teams struggle to score, this was the game for you.
Aaron Judge and the Greatest Postseasons of All Time
He's higher on the list than you might think.
Taking a Look at Six Fall League Prospects on the Rise
Checking in on a player from each Fall League roster who arrived in Arizona with some helium.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: October 4, 2025
This week, we answer your questions about the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, midwestern baseball devil magic (or lack thereof), player-managers, and more.
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Mike Podhorzer's 2025 Bold Predictions -- A Review
The results!
Mike Burrows: Ottoneu P/IP Gainer
Mining the News (10/8/25)
Lots of injury information.
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How Did the Mariners Beat Tarik Skubal Three Times — And Can They Do It Again?
Did the Mariners have a specific approach against Tarik Skubal that allowed them to beat him three times this season?
ProspectsEric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 10/10/25
Come discuss the first week of Fall League, the postseason, and more.- Prospects
Taking a Look at Six Fall League Prospects on the Rise
Checking in on a player from each Fall League roster who arrived in Arizona with some helium. Aaron Judge and the Greatest Postseasons of All Time
He's higher on the list than you might think.
The Bear Up There: Cubs Blank Brewers, Force Game 5
The first-inning offensive outbursts continued, but this time the Cubs kept going.Orion’s Melt: A Hater's Guide to Dodgers vs. Phillies NLDS Game 4
If you like watching great teams struggle to score, this was the game for you.
The Phillies Are Still Alive
A starting pitcher tandem and two Schwarbombs helped Philadelphia avoid elimination with an 8-2 win over the Dodgers.
‘Relentless’ Ernie Clement and Blue Jays Oust Yankees From Division Series
The versatile contact-oriented infielder extended his hot streak by sparking two rallies that helped elevate Toronto past its AL East rivals and into the ALCS.
The Cubs Stay Alive With NLDS Game 3 Victory
The Cubs didn't score after the first inning, but four runs proved just enough.
Tigers Roar Back, Send ALDS to Game 5
The Tigers' bats came alive during their Game 4 victory, sending the series back to Seattle for a decisive Game 5.
All Hands on Deck: Yankees Prevail in ALDS Game 3's Battle of the Bullpens
After both starters were knocked out in the third inning, the Yankees' relievers turned in 6 2/3 scoreless innings, while four straight Blue Jays relievers allowed runs.
Reviewing OOPSY's Debut Season
This article reviews how the OOPSY projections performed in their debut season. Did the rookie projection system hold its own compared to more established projection systems?
All You Need Is Judge: Slugger Powers Yankees To Win Over Blue Jays in ALDS Game 3
Toronto worked into the worst kind of trouble on Tuesday night. In baseball terms, that means anything involving the two-time MVP.
Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz Are Rejuvenated Relievers in Chicago
Question marks coming into the season, both pitchers have made meaningful contributions out of the Cubs bullpen.
With Three Homers and a Late Rally Survived, the Mariners Best the Tigers in ALDS Game 3
Seattle is one win away from advancing to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.
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Mining the News (10/8/25)
Lots of injury information.
Mining the News (10/7/25)
Now all the injury news comes out.
Poll 2025: Which Group of Hitters Performs Better? A Review
How'd they do in the 2nd half?
Lessons Learned: Season in Review
The struggle was real.
Hitters Who Played Through a 2025 Injury
Not the best year to invest in previously hurt battters.
Jake’s Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned
Five mistakes that will haunt me until next season and the lessons learned from them.
2025 End Of Season Closer Report
Hey Mets, who's your daddy?
Chad's Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned
It's no good to dwell on our mistakes, unless we learn from them.
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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
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Batters are hitting the ball harder than ever. Are pitchers more at risk from dangerous comebackers because of it?
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Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2024 Top 100 list, with reports for each player.
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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 On hiatus until 10/9 |
| 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 On hiatus until 10/9 |
| 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 |
