The MLB Draft’s Fading Spotlight
The author recounts attending the MLB Draft in Philadelphia, praising its production while noting logistical snags, scheduling clashes and a diminishing audience.
Jul 12, 2026
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MLB Draft Weekend Kicks Off with FanGraphs’ Deep Coverage
The first four rounds of the MLB draft begin at 1 p.m. ET today, with rounds five through twenty resuming tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. ET. FanGraphs brings its roster of analysts to Philadelphia, offering rankings, scouting reports, and exclusive member benefits.
Jul 11, 2026
Spotting Value: Bargain Players to Target in 2026 Fantasy Baseball Drafts
Identifying undervalued talent through projection analytics can turn late‑round selections into league‑winning assets.
Jun 26, 2026
Mailbag Musings: A Baseball Trivia Exchange
A weekly mailbag segment brings together the author and baseball analyst Michael Baumann to trade quick, passionate answers on everything from cumulative player WAR to the quirks of a 30/30 season.
Jun 13, 2026
The BABIP Enigma: From 19th‑Century Pitcher to Modern Ace
A look at two pitchers separated by a century and a half, whose unusually high BABIP numbers reveal the outsized role of team defense, ballpark characteristics and statistical volatility.
Jun 9, 2026
Between diapers and double plays: a baseball writer’s paternity leave
After two months of paternity leave, a baseball writer discovers that the smallest observations — whether a baby's first smile or a late‑inning pitch — can rekindle the passion that once lived only on the field.
May 26, 2026