How the Fish Ended up at the Market
The Marlins finally won, but their 12-game skid may have cost them the season.
Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min readBaseball
Baseball leagues and game highlights
Kelsey Plum trade to Golden State Valkyries makes too much sense not to happen
Few expansion teams in the modern history of American sports have ever established an identity as quickly and successfully as the Golden State Valkyries. As they debuted in the WNBA last season, the V...
Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Surfing’s Worst Inventions: The Theory of Devolution Applied
Bungee cords, paddling gloves, and jet-propelled surfboards are just some designs that have been speed bumps in the path of surf evolution.
Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Swell From Hell: Nias's Apocalyptic Day of Days
Eight years after Lagundri Bay maxed out, photographer Ryan Craig cracks open his archive for a jaunt down memory lane.
Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min readLo que dicen: Edición participantes del Juego de Futuras Estrellas
Los Guardians y los Mariners tuvieron un par de jugadores destacados en el Juego de Futuras Estrellas de este año. The post Lo que dicen: Edición participantes del Juego de Futuras Estrellas appeared ...
Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min readWhat the teams said – Qualifying in Hungary
The drivers and teams react to all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 26, 2026 · 5 min read
2026 MLB Trade Deadline Buzz, Trades Tracker: Nats Listening To Abrams Offers
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Monday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. ET. Here are the rumors, news and trades leading up to that day.
Jul 25, 2026 · 5 min read
2026 MLB Milestones and Records Tracker: Salvador Perez New Royals HR Leader
We're keeping track of all the major milestones reached and records broken in MLB this season. Here's the latest!
Jul 25, 2026 · 5 min read
FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: July 25, 2026
This week, we answer your questions on Esmerlyn Valdez’s heater, Gunnar Henderson's woes against heaters, how to fix the Angels, and more.
Jul 25, 2026 · 5 min read
El Niño 2026 Watch: Latest Updates As Historic Pacific Weather Event Ignites
We know El Niño is happening. We also know there's the potential for El Niño to create the types of conditions that powerful surf loves, especially for the Pacific. As this El Niño cycle rolls through...
Jul 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Last Night In Baseball: Astros Roar Back, Pitching Gems And A Midwest Stunner
The Astros had an eight-run inning, Tarik Skubal is back on track, the Rockies shocked the Brewers, Rōki Sasaki was electric and more from Friday's MLB action.
Jul 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying: Who takes pole?
One qualifying session remains ahead of Formula 1’s August shutdown. Who will take pole position at the Hungaroring? It was a “Ferrari Friday” at the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday, as Charles Leclerc...
Jul 25, 2026 · 5 min read
How to join the F1 conversation on the new SB Nation F1 Feed
If you are reading this, chances are you are a Formula 1 fan. And if my years of covering the sport have taught me anything, it is this: F1 fans have opinions. Lots of them. If that sounds like you, t...
Jul 25, 2026 · 5 min read
When Will the Athletics Be Truly Competitive Again?
The Athletics still don't have their permanent home, but they've made some positive progress on the field despite their poor record.
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Bradgley Rodriguez Is the Padres’ Next Indomitable Reliever
You can tell how good I think he is because of how much time I spent talking about Mason Miller and Jhoan Duran.
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Trade Deadline Prospects Guide: Atlanta Braves
A look at the Braves' situation heading into the trade deadline, along with an updated look at their farm system.
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min read
2026 Trade Value Series Chat
12:00 Ben Clemens: Hey everyone. Welcome to the chat. 12:01 Ben Clemens: I’m going to let the queue fill up with just a few more questions because I got a late start on posting this, but I’...
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min read
The Early Shift: Gunned Down
Also, Derek Jr. smiles for the first time in her life.
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Pete Alonso Talks Hitting
Widely seen as a slugger, Alonso is a student of his chosen craft.
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min read
2026 Trade Value: Nos. 1-10
We close the Trade Value Series with a dominant starter, a raft of great young hitters, and a baseball unicorn.
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min read