FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: June 13, 2026

This week, we answer your questions on 30/30 seasons, the teams with the greatest gap between player WAR and actual team wins, bases-loaded walks, and more…

Effectively Wild Episode 2491: How Not to Get Hurt

The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1515 –

Paul and Justin go over a very interesting board of options for next week’s 2-start pitchers…

Replacing Will Smith at Catcher

Replacing a catcher can be a tough endeavor but Smith hits the IL at a time when decent options exist…

Mining the News (6/12/26)

Quite a bit in this late week edition.

Rookie Check In: Five Hitters With Name Value to Buy, Sell, or Hold

Should we buy, sell, or hold these five rookie hitters based on their name value, underlying metrics, and peak projections?

Adversity Begetting Change, Bryce Elder Has Adapted His Arsenal and Approach

The Atlanta Braves right-hander is moving better on the mound and throwing fewer sinkers.

Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 6/12/26

Back from taping the new season of Iron Chef: America, Eric is here to chew on your prospect queries.

Minnesota Twins Top 50 Prospects

Minnesota’s system is deep with volatile players who are risky either for a skill-based reason or due to injury.

Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner: June 15–21

Ottoneu Starting Pitcher sit/start recommendations for the week of June 15–21.

Baseball On The Moon

This weekend’s A’s-Rockies series is taking place in one of the most extreme offensive environments imaginable.

Go Make Your Own Luck

In this article, I’ll look back at some of the hitters the industry liked heading into this season and why you should consider buying back in.

Starting Pitcher Chart – June 12th, 2026

Deep board of options to start the weekend.

Manny Are Called, Few Are Hit

Machado’s job isn’t to get in the lab and find new insights using bat tracking data. His job is to hit the ball and catch the ball.

Roto Riteup: June 12, 2026

Remember, it’s Fantasy Baseball first, then NHL/NBA Playoffs and the World Cup.

Effectively Wild Episode 2490: Hogging the Spotlight

The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1514 – Regress to What?

Paul, Justin, and Joe discuss some pitching riding high and where they will land as they regress from current heights…

RosterResource Chat - 6/11/26

Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.

Dustin May Is Finally Having His Day

After multiple injuries including two Tommy John surgeries, not to mention a rough start to this season, the 28-year-old righty is on a roll.

Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat - 6/11/26

Full-on summer weather is here, and Szym is 40% crankier than normal.