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New pitching coach Brent Strom has worked magic with the rotation, though the rest of the roster is still a work in progress.

Notes on prospects from the Astros, Cardinals, Marlins, Mets and Royals systems.

The Pirates infielder isn't an accomplished hitter at the big-league level, but his knowledge is second to none.

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The amount and type of spin imparted to a ball upon contact can greatly influence how much distance it gains — or loses.

Want to learn how to calculate wOBA from first principles? Want to do it while learning about the fastest man in baseball in the 1950's? Look no further than this calculation-heavy, modern-baseball-light article.

Come ask me some questions about baseball. If the chat gets out of hand, I'll simply bring in Albert Pujols to close it out.

Don't hit the panic button on Megill or Luzardo yet, but keep it in reaching distance.

The Astros rise while the Dodgers fall out of the top tier for the first time ever.

The fireballing 22-year-old rookie and a reliever held the Pirates hitless... but still lost.

The White Sox southpaw throws the same changeup he learned as a pre-teen. The Brewers lefty tweaked his changeup three years ago.

Plus Tony La Russa on not scripting, Dallas Keuchel on windy conditions, Ben Cherington on signing Koji Uehara, Reid Detmers on his curveball, facts and stats galore, and more.

Next stop for the ex-Met: San Diego, though where, when and how he plays remains to be seen.

Daily coverage of all the late-inning bullpen drama around the league.

Paul and Justin check in on some major slow starters and decide if they are buying low or passing on these hitters.

Does Buck Showalter read FanGraphs?

A look back at Monday's short slate plus some minor leaguers performing well who could be on the MLB radar soon!

On this week's throwing heat we talk about two pitchers from Arizona, two budding starts, and a streamer.

Several interesting rookie pitchers were added.

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All the latest ninth-inning news and notes around the league.

Start your day off Rite with all the news and notes you need in the Tuesday Edition of the Roto Riteup!

Comparing the Japanese slugger to other recent players to arrive from NPB.

In 1923, an umpire had to call a game by himself for the last time in MLB history.

A fine look at which parts of the four-seam fastball are most important to success.

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The Milwaukee Brewers are hiring.

TrackMan is hiring.

The FanGraphs prospect team presents their 2022 top 100 list, with reports for each player.

The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Ben Clemens and the FanGraphs staff.

Eric Longenhagen presents his 2021 top 100 list, with reports for each player.

The most significant players to hit the open market this offseason, as compiled by Craig Edwards and the FanGraphs staff.

Eric Longenhagen presents his 2020 top 100 list, with reports for each player.

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FanGraphs WAR now includes Statcast's Fielding Runs Prevented in its range component.

Please note: This isn't a good way to project player performance.