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Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz Are This Offseason’s Most Interesting Trade Chips

Two burgeoning shortstops coming off very different seasons are also the exact types of player that could serve as centerpieces for a blockbuster deal.

2027 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Bill White

After starring as a first baseman, White broke new ground as a broadcaster and league executive.

The 2026 Pitching Superlatives, Part 4: Results

Which pitch misses the most bats? Which slows them down? Which pitch gets under them or over them or in front of them or behind them?

Postseason Managerial Report Card: Pat Murphy

Murphy kept the Brewers doing what the Brewers do best, and they ended up with their first World Series championship.

Effectively Wild Episode 2553: One Ring to Rule Them All

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley welcome two old friends back to the show to discuss their teams’ recent Fall Classic matchup: former Effectively Wild co-host/FanGraphs writer (and current Rays Senior…

Postseason Manager Report Card: Kevin Cash

The Rays fell short of the organization’s first World Series championship, but the skipper wasn’t to blame.

Hitters Who Gained $15 of Value in the Second Half of 2026

Several hitters performed better in the second half compared to the first half of the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

2027 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Lou Piniella

The hotheaded and highly entertaining skipper has fallen short by one vote in two straight elections, but that doesn’t guarantee that the third time will be the charm.

Predicting High-K Fantasy Viability

Continuing my recent theme of diving deeper into topics I’ve covered previously, I wanted to revisit my analysis looking at the impact of debut k-rate on the probability of fantasy viability. Back…

The 2026 Pitching Superlatives, Part 3: Location

Who throws the heartiest pitch, the shadiest pitch, the corneriest pitch, and the least wasteful waste pitch?

Justin Mason’s 2026 Apology Tour: TGFBI

Justin Mason reviews his 2026 TGFBI team to see what went wrong!

Hey, Where Did All the Runs Go?

The playoffs were an offensive wasteland relative to the regular season – just like they’ve always been.

The 2026 Pitching Superlatives, Part 2: Movement

Who throws the curviest curveball, the sinkiest sinker, and the sweepiest sweeper? If you already know, you can skip this one.

Churning Platooning Outfielders: Embrace the Chaos

It’s Benny time.

Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat 11/3/2026

Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy Headline the Strongest Contemporary Era Ballot in Recent Memory

The eight-man slate also features executives Sandy Alderson, Brian Sabean and Bill White.

Overseas Player Comps: Sato, Taira, Itoh, & Roh

Similar players who made the transition and how they performed.

Tai Peete Changed For the Better, Without Really Changing, After Becoming a Cardinal

Acquired from Seattle in the Brendan Donovan deal, Peete has excelled as a St. Louis prospect.

Reviewing Fun With Tiny Sample Sizes — Batter Edition 2026

How’d the early season surprisers perform the rest of the way?

Effectively Wild Episode 2552: The Best Things in Life Are Free Agents

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Astros’ new GM hire and Bryce Harper’s comments about the likelihood of a lost season and his preference for the offseason over the season (22:22). Then…