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Drew Rasmussen Cuts Down the Opposition
Rasmussen doesn't look like your average starter, but he's putting up top-of-rotation numbers thanks to his newly-developed cutter.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Suspension Is Huge Loss for Padres, Fans, Major League Baseball
When one of the sport's brightest young stars draws a suspension, nobody really wins.
Kyle Harrison Is One of the Top Pitching Prospects in the Game
The southpaw brings a low approach angle and a sweeping slider to San Francisco's system.
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Drew Rasmussen Cuts Down the Opposition
Rasmussen doesn't look like your average starter, but he's putting up top-of-rotation numbers thanks to his newly-developed cutter.- Prospects
Kyle Harrison Is One of the Top Pitching Prospects in the Game
The southpaw brings a low approach angle and a sweeping slider to San Francisco's system. Fernando Tatis Jr. Suspension Is Huge Loss for Padres, Fans, Major League Baseball
When one of the sport's brightest young stars draws a suspension, nobody really wins.Sunday Notes: Revisiting Jordan Lyles, Who is Winning With The Orioles
Plus Jeff Francoeur on Charlie Morton, Louis Head on Sandy Alcantara, Spencer Strider on BABIP, facts and stats galore, and more.- Podcast
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Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat - 8/12/22
Special West Coast edition. Pitcher zStats Update for the Stretch Drive
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Justin Verlander's Incredible Post-Tommy John Surgery Season Continues
After missing nearly all of two seasons, he's pitching like an ace who's hungry for a third Cy Young. Al Avila Is Out in Detroit. What Will the Tigers Do Next?
Avila was the longest-tenured Tiger, the key architect behind the team's rebuild and disastrous 2022 season. His successor will have to answer some tough questions about the current roster's competitiveness.- Podcast
In a Revamped Padres Lineup, Manny Machado Is on the Rebound
A sprained ankle sent the red-hot third baseman into a slump since late June, but he's heating up again.The White Sox Are Demonstrating Why Good Enough Often Isn't Good Enough
Tim Anderson's injury carves another big slice off of Chicago's playoff chances.Alex Call Had a Cup of Coffee in Cleveland
The 27-year-old rookie had some memorable moments against an old friend.The Giants and the Anti-Shift
San Francisco was up to some defensive shenanigans Tuesday night.A Broken Foot Has Stalled the Matt Carpenter Revival
After slipping to replacement level in 2020-21, the former Cardinals star has mounted an incredible comeback.
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New Everyday Players -- Aug 16, 2022
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