Matt Martell
@mattmartell.fangraphs.com
Associate Editor of FanGraphs. Former Sports Illustrated Baseball Editor. My work has appeared in The New York Times, Men’s Health and The Messenger (RIP). I also write The Martell 100, a newsletter about movies. Penn State/Daily Collegian alum.
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I say this every NBA trade deadline, but if I ever have to learn what a trade exception is or how to calculate it for my job, I swear to God I am going to hunt down everyone who rooted for a salary cap in MLB and fill the air vents in their cars with bees
If I'm counting it all up right, the Grizzlies have turned Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. into Cedric Coward, five first-round picks (plus a swap), about $17.5M in expiring contracts and the biggest trade exception in NBA history. Lots of raw materials to work with, at least.
February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
I say this every NBA trade deadline, but if I ever have to learn what a trade exception is or how to calculate it for my job, I swear to God I am going to hunt down everyone who rooted for a salary cap in MLB and fill the air vents in their cars with bees
After watching THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE last night, the subway car I’m about to take is delayed because its breaks were activated.
January 31, 2026 at 2:52 PM
After watching THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE last night, the subway car I’m about to take is delayed because its breaks were activated.
As always, read Jay on the Hall of Fame!
Many thanks for the kind words on this, the final article of my annual Hall of Fame coverage @fangraphs.com. And huge thanks to @megrowler.fangraphs.com and @mattmartell.fangraphs.com for wrangling my many, many words on the candidates throughout the cycle and improving each piece.
Peering Into the Crystal Ball: The Next Five Years of BBWAA Hall of Fame Elections blogs.fangraphs.com/peering-into...
January 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
As always, read Jay on the Hall of Fame!
Should’ve gone for two on the last touchdown to make it a 3-point game
January 26, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Should’ve gone for two on the last touchdown to make it a 3-point game
That’s a lucky no call. When I saw it live, I thought it was uncatchable. In slow motion, it looked like a bad no call. Still, the Seahawks got away with a few penalties that weren’t called earlier
January 26, 2026 at 2:35 AM
That’s a lucky no call. When I saw it live, I thought it was uncatchable. In slow motion, it looked like a bad no call. Still, the Seahawks got away with a few penalties that weren’t called earlier
The difference here is he ran over to the sideline, was warned, then continued taunt. That’s not a celebration in the moment. It’s a penalty, a clear violation of the rules.
Our youth has been SAVED by that taunting call. Thank GOODNESS. The children are PROTECTED.
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The difference here is he ran over to the sideline, was warned, then continued taunt. That’s not a celebration in the moment. It’s a penalty, a clear violation of the rules.
Xavier Smith, what are you doing???????????????????
January 26, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Xavier Smith, what are you doing???????????????????
Missed two penalty calls on that drive. Adams got held on the second down pass at the break in his route, and then Stafford obviously had his facemask yanked. We should still have the ball. Terrible officiating
January 26, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Missed two penalty calls on that drive. Adams got held on the second down pass at the break in his route, and then Stafford obviously had his facemask yanked. We should still have the ball. Terrible officiating
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Worth noting that one reason you’re benefitting so fully from the Star-Tribune’s timely, extensive coverage of unfolding events is that it’s a metro newspaper that hasn’t been systematically starved to further enrich shareholders and executives.
January 24, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Worth noting that one reason you’re benefitting so fully from the Star-Tribune’s timely, extensive coverage of unfolding events is that it’s a metro newspaper that hasn’t been systematically starved to further enrich shareholders and executives.
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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He’s sold out the big theater at Moving Image talking about his work like, I believe multiple times. I was there for one talk. What a legend
January 23, 2026 at 3:34 PM
He’s sold out the big theater at Moving Image talking about his work like, I believe multiple times. I was there for one talk. What a legend
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social fix this
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social fix this
Gary, Ron and Keith’s telecasts wouldn't be as revered if not for the cinematic visuals of @johndemarsico.bsky.social.
The SNY crew was really Gary, Ron, Keith and John. What a loss for not just Mets fans, but for all of us who tuned in to the best broadcast in sports.
Baseball is cinema forever!
The SNY crew was really Gary, Ron, Keith and John. What a loss for not just Mets fans, but for all of us who tuned in to the best broadcast in sports.
Baseball is cinema forever!
@johndemarsico.bsky.social just announced on Twitter that he he is no longer directing games for SNY. Most devastating loss of the offseason by far!
January 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Gary, Ron and Keith’s telecasts wouldn't be as revered if not for the cinematic visuals of @johndemarsico.bsky.social.
The SNY crew was really Gary, Ron, Keith and John. What a loss for not just Mets fans, but for all of us who tuned in to the best broadcast in sports.
Baseball is cinema forever!
The SNY crew was really Gary, Ron, Keith and John. What a loss for not just Mets fans, but for all of us who tuned in to the best broadcast in sports.
Baseball is cinema forever!
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DHS just sent another statement about ICE’s abduction of a 5-year-old in Minnesota.
They didn’t address my question about whether the child was moved to Texas. They also didn’t provide any evidence for their claims.
They are, however, claiming the child’s “alleged mother” actually abandoned him.
They didn’t address my question about whether the child was moved to Texas. They also didn’t provide any evidence for their claims.
They are, however, claiming the child’s “alleged mother” actually abandoned him.
January 22, 2026 at 9:12 PM
DHS just sent another statement about ICE’s abduction of a 5-year-old in Minnesota.
They didn’t address my question about whether the child was moved to Texas. They also didn’t provide any evidence for their claims.
They are, however, claiming the child’s “alleged mother” actually abandoned him.
They didn’t address my question about whether the child was moved to Texas. They also didn’t provide any evidence for their claims.
They are, however, claiming the child’s “alleged mother” actually abandoned him.
There’s a lot to celebrate with these Oscar noms. SINNERS deserves all 16. Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku weren’t guaranteed and got in. That’s great! But I’m baffled by the Chase Infiniti snub. She goes toe to toe with Leo and Penn and is the heart of OBAA’s final 2 acts. It doesn’t work without her
January 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
There’s a lot to celebrate with these Oscar noms. SINNERS deserves all 16. Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku weren’t guaranteed and got in. That’s great! But I’m baffled by the Chase Infiniti snub. She goes toe to toe with Leo and Penn and is the heart of OBAA’s final 2 acts. It doesn’t work without her
Delroy Lindo FINALLY gets his due!!!
January 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Delroy Lindo FINALLY gets his due!!!
I would support this
The Yankees could really use a RH catcher and there just aren't many out there, and what I'm saying is: bring back Gary Sánchez
January 21, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I would support this
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Broken Record: Dodgers Land Top Free Agent Kyle Tucker While Setting a New Contract Standard blogs.fangraphs.com/broken-recor...
Broken Record: Dodgers Land Top Free Agent Kyle Tucker While Setting a New Contract Standard
Even with deferrals, the going-on-29-year-old right fielder has outdone Juan Soto’s average annual value, albeit on a much shorter deal.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Broken Record: Dodgers Land Top Free Agent Kyle Tucker While Setting a New Contract Standard blogs.fangraphs.com/broken-recor...
I interrupt my vacation in Mexico City to say that I, too, would sign with the back-to-back World Series champions for $240M if I could.
Don’t blame the Dodgers or Tucker. Blame your team’s owner instead.
Don’t blame the Dodgers or Tucker. Blame your team’s owner instead.
January 16, 2026 at 3:11 AM
I interrupt my vacation in Mexico City to say that I, too, would sign with the back-to-back World Series champions for $240M if I could.
Don’t blame the Dodgers or Tucker. Blame your team’s owner instead.
Don’t blame the Dodgers or Tucker. Blame your team’s owner instead.
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Nikki Glaser calls out CBS News at the Golden Globes while it’s being broadcast on CBS.
“And the award for Most Editing goes to CBS News. Yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see B.S. News.”
“And the award for Most Editing goes to CBS News. Yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see B.S. News.”
January 12, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Nikki Glaser calls out CBS News at the Golden Globes while it’s being broadcast on CBS.
“And the award for Most Editing goes to CBS News. Yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see B.S. News.”
“And the award for Most Editing goes to CBS News. Yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see B.S. News.”
I made a reference to THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER tonight at a wedding rehearsal dinner tonight and nobody got it. Civilization is crumbing.
January 11, 2026 at 3:14 AM
I made a reference to THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER tonight at a wedding rehearsal dinner tonight and nobody got it. Civilization is crumbing.
Let’s go Rams, baby!
January 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Let’s go Rams, baby!