Jay Jaffe
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Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat
Celebrating Pi Day. → Read More
Spotlighting This Season’s Most- and Least-Improved Rotations
A look at what our Depth Chart Projections tell us about the starting fives (or sixes) that have undergone the most change relative to last year. → Read More
Chris Sale Begins His Latest Comeback
After just two starts last year, and 11 in three seasons, the ace lefty looks to lead a revamped Red Sox rotation. → Read More
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat
Working on pitch tempo with men on base. → Read More
Max Scherzer Tests the Limits of the New Pitch Clock Rules
The three-time Cy Young winner has embraced the new rules, and the mistakes he's made in trying to figure them out. → Read More
The Weakest Positions on National League Contenders
Our Depth Charts are particularly pessimistic when it comes to certain spots on these NL teams with playoff hopes. → Read More
The Weakest Positions on American League Contenders
Our Depth Charts are particularly pessimistic when it comes to certain spots on these teams with playoff hopes. → Read More
Gavin Lux’s Knee Injury Further Compromises Dodgers’ New-Look Infield
The shortstop is out for the season after being carted off the field on Monday. → Read More
Joey Votto Tries to Bounce Back
Coming off shoulder surgery and a career-worst season, the star first baseman hopes to replicate his 2021 resurgence. → Read More
Kenley Jansen Is Fighting the Clock, but He’s Hardly Alone
The majors' slowest worker with men on base is one of a number of pitchers working to adapt to the new pitching rules. → Read More
Opting Out May Not Be Manny Machado’s Best Move
The All-Star third baseman has announced his intention to test free agency again after this season. Should he? → Read More
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat
New time slot, same great flavor! → Read More
Milwaukee Burn(e)s a Bridge
A contentious arbitration hearing left the 2021 NL Cy Young winner angry with the Brewers. What will the fallout be? → Read More
The Injuries of Nestor Cortes and Frankie Montas Will Test the Yankees’ Rotation Depth
Last year's breakout All-Star sustained only a minor injury, but New York's top 2022 trade deadline acquisition's situation got a whole lot worse. → Read More
As Pitchers and Catchers Report, Gary Sanchez Is Still Looking for Work
Despite a solid season with the Twins after years of diminishing returns with the Yankees, the 30-year-old backstop hasn't found a fit. → Read More
Rules Committee Acts To Regulate the Invasion of the Late-Inning Zombies
The runner-on-second rule for extra innings is here to stay, and opportunities for position players to pitch will be greatly reduced. → Read More
Bo Bichette Nets a Three-Year Extension –
John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports As the Blue Jays attempt to build upon last year’s 92-win season — their best since 2015 in terms of won-loss record — they’ve locked up one of their young, homegrown stars. Earlier this week, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson Smith reported that the team had agreed to a multiyear extension with Bo Bichette, thereby avoiding what could have been a contentious… → Read More
Sal Bando (1944-2023) and a Missed Date for Cooperstown
The third baseman was a cornerstone of the A's dynasty that won three straight championships from 1972–74. → Read More
Zack Is Back: Greinke Returns to Royals
The 39-year-old righty puts off retirement for a 20th season in the majors and a second straight in Kansas City. → Read More
Big Comebacks and Easy Calls: The Next Five Years of BBWAA Hall of Fame Elections
With some stacked ballots in the near future, BBWAA voting should soon emerge from the doldrums. → Read More