Dan Szymborski
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com
Senior Writer for FanGraphs, ESPN contributor, data consultant, ZiPSetician, gamer, talkative, exasperated/ing, possibly the worst. BBWAA, Digital Dandy.
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Dan Szymborski
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com
· Nov 20
For those new to BlueSky and interested in FanGraphs writers -- or those who aren't, making this an odd choice -- I put together a FanGraphs starter pack of writers/editors who currently are staffers or contributors to the site.
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Here's an early look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com Depth Chart for the next team in the ZiPS projections, the Atlanta Braves.
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Here's an early look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com Depth Chart for the next team in the ZiPS projections, the Atlanta Braves.
And naturally, during the season, I distribute the colors on my keyboard by projected World Series probability.
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
And naturally, during the season, I distribute the colors on my keyboard by projected World Series probability.
My CPU cooler plays Homer at the Bat on an endless loop, as any reasonable person would have it do.
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 AM
My CPU cooler plays Homer at the Bat on an endless loop, as any reasonable person would have it do.
My cat is always disappointed to find that in the blanket lap hierarchy, he's outranked by the keyboard.
November 29, 2025 at 5:11 AM
My cat is always disappointed to find that in the blanket lap hierarchy, he's outranked by the keyboard.
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Happy visiting the family and finding old boxes day
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy visiting the family and finding old boxes day
Geez RAM was has gotten expensive. I haven't been in the market so I hadn't really noticed, but the 2x32 GB kit of DDR5-6000, not exactly an aggressively clocked pair, that I bought for $160 back in the spring costs $670 now.
November 27, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Geez RAM was has gotten expensive. I haven't been in the market so I hadn't really noticed, but the 2x32 GB kit of DDR5-6000, not exactly an aggressively clocked pair, that I bought for $160 back in the spring costs $670 now.
I just told a cat he was getting too big for his britches. It had no effect.
November 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I just told a cat he was getting too big for his britches. It had no effect.
Since it took me completely by surprise, I think this confirms that Dylan Cease is not wetbutt23
November 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Since it took me completely by surprise, I think this confirms that Dylan Cease is not wetbutt23
She's set up this perimeter that if either Constantine or Justinian tries to take one of these toys, she smacks them in the face.
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
She's set up this perimeter that if either Constantine or Justinian tries to take one of these toys, she smacks them in the face.
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Good morning, Chicago White Sox fans.
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com
joins the show to talk about the White Sox 2026 ZiPS projections.
Plus, the Sox Machine crew shares what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/podc...
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com
joins the show to talk about the White Sox 2026 ZiPS projections.
Plus, the Sox Machine crew shares what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/podc...
Podcast: Chicago White Sox 2026 ZiPS Projections with Dan Szymborski - Sox Machine
A review of the Chicago White Sox 2026 ZiPS projections with Dan Szymborski on the latest Sox Machine Podcast
soxmachine.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Good morning, Chicago White Sox fans.
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com
joins the show to talk about the White Sox 2026 ZiPS projections.
Plus, the Sox Machine crew shares what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/podc...
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
@dszymborski.fangraphs.com
joins the show to talk about the White Sox 2026 ZiPS projections.
Plus, the Sox Machine crew shares what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/podc...
My favorite recurring player in my Twitter DMs is someone who is continually mad about my "sycophants and hanger-ons" as if that's an actual thing. Haven't blocked because I'm fascinated with the pathology of someone who doesn't like me most overrating me.
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
My favorite recurring player in my Twitter DMs is someone who is continually mad about my "sycophants and hanger-ons" as if that's an actual thing. Haven't blocked because I'm fascinated with the pathology of someone who doesn't like me most overrating me.
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The 2026 ZiPS projections for the Chicago White Sox are now up at @fangraphs.com
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
2026 ZiPS Projections: Chicago White Sox
The White Sox have improved to the point of just being an ordinarily terrible team.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The 2026 ZiPS projections for the Chicago White Sox are now up at @fangraphs.com
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
The 2026 ZiPS projections for the Chicago White Sox are now up at @fangraphs.com
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
2026 ZiPS Projections: Chicago White Sox
The White Sox have improved to the point of just being an ordinarily terrible team.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The 2026 ZiPS projections for the Chicago White Sox are now up at @fangraphs.com
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
Here's a quick look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com Depth Chart for the next ZiPS team, the Chicago White Sox.
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Here's a quick look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com Depth Chart for the next ZiPS team, the Chicago White Sox.
Q: What do you call a projection system that doesn't like the back of the White Sox rotation?
A: A misanthorpe
A: A misanthorpe
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Q: What do you call a projection system that doesn't like the back of the White Sox rotation?
A: A misanthorpe
A: A misanthorpe
The 2026 ZiPS projections for the Texas Rangers are now up at @fangraphs.com for your perusal.
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
2026 ZiPS Projections: Texas Rangers
After two mediocre seasons, do these Rangers have another 90-win season in them?
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The 2026 ZiPS projections for the Texas Rangers are now up at @fangraphs.com for your perusal.
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
I'm still trying to process whether I'm upset because the Orioles traded Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward or I'm upset that Grayson Rodriguez's injuries have caused his outlook to worse enough to be traded for Taylor Ward.
November 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
I'm still trying to process whether I'm upset because the Orioles traded Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward or I'm upset that Grayson Rodriguez's injuries have caused his outlook to worse enough to be traded for Taylor Ward.
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I just found this old picture of a poster that was on the wall at the school my friend taught at and there’s some incredible stuff in there
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I just found this old picture of a poster that was on the wall at the school my friend taught at and there’s some incredible stuff in there
Here's a quick look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com Depth Chart for the next ZiPS team, the Texas Rangers.
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Here's a quick look at the ZiPS x @fangraphs.com Depth Chart for the next ZiPS team, the Texas Rangers.
The ZiPS projections for the Detroit Tigers are now up on @fangraphs.com.
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
2026 ZiPS Projections: Detroit Tigers
In what might be Tarik Skubal’s finale in Detroit, can the Tigers put 2025’s late-season collapse behind them?
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The ZiPS projections for the Detroit Tigers are now up on @fangraphs.com.
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
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If you're letting a player with a torn quad play 162 games (seemingly two months with the tear), then that player better have your family hostage or something. And even then, I'd recommend evaluating *which* tier of family members are being held.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If you're letting a player with a torn quad play 162 games (seemingly two months with the tear), then that player better have your family hostage or something. And even then, I'd recommend evaluating *which* tier of family members are being held.
I have been working my entire adult life, and still, my mom seems genuinely surprised to find that I'm employed and no, I don't have time to come out and have a two-hour lunch with her on a Wednesday. Which makes me wonder how she thinks I've been getting money for the last 30 years.
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I have been working my entire adult life, and still, my mom seems genuinely surprised to find that I'm employed and no, I don't have time to come out and have a two-hour lunch with her on a Wednesday. Which makes me wonder how she thinks I've been getting money for the last 30 years.
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Pretty sure mine is actually some kind of drug: Black Molly
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Pretty sure mine is actually some kind of drug: Black Molly