Meg Rowley
@megrowler.fangraphs.com
Editor-in-Chief of @fangraphs.com, co-host of @ewpod.bsky.social
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The Blue Jays got our no. 1 free agent starting pitcher, which is great for them. But also that ranking doesn't tell the whole story about Cease, and ooooooo $210 million (even with deferrals) is a lot of money
Blue Jays Render Unto Cease What Is Cease’s: $210 Million
Cease is the realistic worst-case scenario for a pitcher who’s the best in the world at the two most important things a pitcher needs to do.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The Blue Jays got our no. 1 free agent starting pitcher, which is great for them. But also that ranking doesn't tell the whole story about Cease, and ooooooo $210 million (even with deferrals) is a lot of money
1) way to go for it, Jays
2) that’s a lot!
3) my parents arrive *imminently*
2) that’s a lot!
3) my parents arrive *imminently*
@JeffPassan tweeted
Right-hander Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a seven-year, $210 million contract, pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. The defending American League champions get one of the best arms on the free agent market.
Right-hander Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a seven-year, $210 million contract, pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. The defending American League champions get one of the best arms on the free agent market.
November 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
1) way to go for it, Jays
2) that’s a lot!
3) my parents arrive *imminently*
2) that’s a lot!
3) my parents arrive *imminently*
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new @fangraphs.com: When he announced his retirement, I fretted that Chase Utley wouldn't get much of a sniff from BBWAA voters due to his short career and lack of awards. As he enters his 3rd year on the ballot, he's in very good shape for eventual election.
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Chase Utley blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the...
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Chase Utley
Overshadowed by a pair of MVP-winning teammates, the longtime Phillies second baseman was a favorite of scouts and statheads, and may be the one who winds up in Cooperstown.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
new @fangraphs.com: When he announced his retirement, I fretted that Chase Utley wouldn't get much of a sniff from BBWAA voters due to his short career and lack of awards. As he enters his 3rd year on the ballot, he's in very good shape for eventual election.
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Connelly Early on Facing Jacob Wilson, and Vice Versa blogs.fangraphs.com/connelly-ear...
Connelly Early on Facing Jacob Wilson, and Vice Versa
The Red Sox and Athletics rookies had some good battles when their teams met twice in September.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Connelly Early on Facing Jacob Wilson, and Vice Versa blogs.fangraphs.com/connelly-ear...
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"Don't worry about coming up with a blog for tomorrow, you can just be on call if any transactions happen"
20 minutes later the Cardinals traded Sonny Gray
20 minutes later the Cardinals traded Sonny Gray
Sonny Gray Changes Teams. Again.
Gray is the Toyota Sienna of pitchers: You don’t stay up nights dreaming about him, and he can be a little pricey, but he’ll get you and your family where they need to go with an absolute minimum of…
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November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"Don't worry about coming up with a blog for tomorrow, you can just be on call if any transactions happen"
20 minutes later the Cardinals traded Sonny Gray
20 minutes later the Cardinals traded Sonny Gray
uncle!
food discourse is, for my money, easily the most tiresome discourse, but it is also a sign that a site has The Juice, real land of contrasts situation on the ol' bluesky this week
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
uncle!
Please read our baseball website!
November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Please read our baseball website!
well, if the dick fitts
@JeffPassan tweeted
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Boston Red Sox receive: Sonny Gray and cash
St. Louis Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke and RHP Richard Fitts
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Boston Red Sox receive: Sonny Gray and cash
St. Louis Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke and RHP Richard Fitts
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
well, if the dick fitts
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First prospect list of the year up on @fangraphs.com today. On Milwaukee’s deep and fascinating system: blogs.fangraphs.com/milwaukee-br...
Milwaukee Brewers Top 47 Prospects
The Brewers once again have one of the best and deepest systems in baseball.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
First prospect list of the year up on @fangraphs.com today. On Milwaukee’s deep and fascinating system: blogs.fangraphs.com/milwaukee-br...
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I wrote up Sunday night's big trade, and I'm proud of the work I did on the display copy
The Mets Made a Trade for Marcus Semien; Texas Is Bringing Brandon Nimmo In
We’ll find out if they can hit again. Poor old Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I wrote up Sunday night's big trade, and I'm proud of the work I did on the display copy
food discourse is, for my money, easily the most tiresome discourse, but it is also a sign that a site has The Juice, real land of contrasts situation on the ol' bluesky this week
November 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
food discourse is, for my money, easily the most tiresome discourse, but it is also a sign that a site has The Juice, real land of contrasts situation on the ol' bluesky this week
Don't think I need to hear Cris Collinsworth say "his core was rocked up" ever again!
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Don't think I need to hear Cris Collinsworth say "his core was rocked up" ever again!
that's right, MLB execs, get it out now, I have cooking to do later in the week
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
that's right, MLB execs, get it out now, I have cooking to do later in the week
A very offseason episode (complimentary)
Effectively Wild Episode 2404: A (Bases) Loaded Question blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2404: A (Bases) Loaded Question
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Aaron Judge having been teammates with both Taylor Ward and Tyler Wade, a revelation about the late-season health of Elly De La Cruz, and the hidden value of...
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November 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A very offseason episode (complimentary)
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I wrote up the latest happenings with the WPBL and recapped last night's inaugural draft!
The WPBL Has Teams and Players Now
And though the players are clearly the real deal, it remains to be seen whether the league will be.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I wrote up the latest happenings with the WPBL and recapped last night's inaugural draft!
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i know we've all laughed about the worm and the affair but this is a profoundly dangerous person who should be expelled from the government.
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
i know we've all laughed about the worm and the affair but this is a profoundly dangerous person who should be expelled from the government.
The EWStats team puts a level of care and expertise into tracking our drafts and other absurdities that we candidly do not deserve. Our nerd shit is made better by their efforts!
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The EWStats team puts a level of care and expertise into tracking our drafts and other absurdities that we candidly do not deserve. Our nerd shit is made better by their efforts!
this playlist rocks, been editing to it all day
an instrumental country playlist perfect for deep thinking (or just vibes) www.dontrocktheinbox.com/put-a-record...
Put a Record On: An Instrumental Country Playlist for Writing (or whatever else you do)
As someone who listens to music all the time, and writes about music and musicians for a living, there is one curious time when I am extremely picky about what I listen to: when I am actually writing....
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November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
this playlist rocks, been editing to it all day
Offseason Effectively Wild is the best Effectively Wild imo
Effectively Wild Episode 2402: A (Qualifying) Offer You Can’t Refuse blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2402: A (Qualifying) Offer You Can’t Refuse
Ben and Meg banter about the benefits of baseball supporting longer careers than some other sports (inspired by LeBron James becoming the first NBA player to make it to a 23rd season), the Mariners re-signing...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Offseason Effectively Wild is the best Effectively Wild imo
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: You think it's going to be the dudes who weren't alive for 9/11 making the majors that makes you feel old, and it does, but it ain't nothing compared to realizing "holy shit, Travis Jankowski is the Rangers' first base coach."
November 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: You think it's going to be the dudes who weren't alive for 9/11 making the majors that makes you feel old, and it does, but it ain't nothing compared to realizing "holy shit, Travis Jankowski is the Rangers' first base coach."
lol what a weird-ass trade
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 AM
lol what a weird-ass trade
ok, I'm back to wanting to know 100% less about all of these people!
November 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
ok, I'm back to wanting to know 100% less about all of these people!
We appear to be back up (hopefully?), so thank you, Blake
FanGraphs the only necessary thing on Cloudflare, just turn that part back on and leave the rest off
November 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We appear to be back up (hopefully?), so thank you, Blake
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One of our service providers, Cloudflare, is currently experiencing a global outage that is periodically disrupting access to FanGraphs. They are working on the issue, and hope it will be resolved soon. You can find updates here: www.cloudflarestatus.com
Cloudflare Status
Welcome to Cloudflare's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
One of our service providers, Cloudflare, is currently experiencing a global outage that is periodically disrupting access to FanGraphs. They are working on the issue, and hope it will be resolved soon. You can find updates here: www.cloudflarestatus.com
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Further reminder that nominating your own work is not just allowed but encouraged. If you wrote something you’re proud of, make sure to nominate it!
Hey, SABR hasn't put both its feet into bluesky yet (I know, a lot of its people have) but this is a good time to remind you that the SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards are open for nominations.
When you have a few minutes, please nominate some of your favorite baseball research from 2025.
When you have a few minutes, please nominate some of your favorite baseball research from 2025.
Seeking nominations for 2026 SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards – Society for American Baseball Research
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November 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Further reminder that nominating your own work is not just allowed but encouraged. If you wrote something you’re proud of, make sure to nominate it!