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Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 8/18/26

Lost somewhere between the dog days and the stretch run.

Aug 18, 2026 949 views

On the Efficiency of the Sacrifice Bunt in the Universal DH Era

Or: An excuse to show you a cool double play from this weekend.

Aug 18, 2026 676 views

The Altra Vanish Carbon 3 Keeps Its Foot-Shaped Fit—but Adds the Rocker, PEBA Foam, and Speed of a True Super Shoe

The Vanish Carbon 3 keeps the roomy toebox but feels more like today’s super shoes.

Aug 18, 2026 500 views

VO2 Max Workouts to Help You Run Faster

Learn more about this metric—and specific workouts to improve it.

Aug 18, 2026 435 views

Cutter Gauthier Rejects Ducks Latest Offer

A day after it was revealed that the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson aren’t having the smoothest extension negotiations, it appears a similar situation is unfolding with the Anaheim Ducks. A...

Aug 18, 2026 335 views

Fun With Arbitrary Statistics

Let's slice up some hitting statistics to find a hidden gem or two among the league leaders.

Aug 18, 2026 893 views

I Started Running Without a Watch. It Broke Me Out of a Major Running Slump.

Ditching tech helped me love running again.

Aug 18, 2026 887 views

La Llamada: Joshua Báez

Aunque el camino era largo, los Cardinals han llamado a una de las mejores amenazas de poder-velocidad de ligas menores. The post La Llamada: Joshua Báez appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

Aug 18, 2026 481 views

Players Nearing Milestones Heading Into The 2026-27 Season

The 2026-27 NHL season is right around the corner, set to expand to 84 games per team, the most since 1993-94, giving several of these chases a little extra runway to close out should they need it. So...

Aug 18, 2026 641 views

America’s Top Marathoners Share Advice for Racing Your Best 26.2

I asked the pros how to improve my training for the Sydney Marathon. These tips made me a stronger runner.

Aug 17, 2026 955 views

FanGraphs Power Rankings: August 10–16

The Red Sox finally cooled off last week, while the surging Padres jumped into the top 10 of our latest power rankings.

Aug 17, 2026 672 views

The 6 Best Jogging Strollers for Every Active Parent

These strollers combine comfort, convenience, and style. They’re perfect for moms and dads trying to get a workout in.

Aug 17, 2026 788 views

I Tried Running 5 Minutes a Day and It Completely Changed How I Think About Consistency. Here’s What Happened.

I promise this little daily commitment can lead to some big payoffs.

Aug 17, 2026 476 views

The Dodgers Fall Behind

Los Angeles dropped three of four to Milwaukee this weekend in what's been a tough stretch since the All-Star break.

Aug 17, 2026 860 views

The Plushest Running Shoes for Base-Building Miles, Injury-Prone Runners, and Future Marathoners

These bouncy, comfy cushioned shoes are like lightweight mattresses under your feet.

Aug 17, 2026 715 views

Rockstar Energy Open 2026 Final Results

Third Annual Skate Competition & Festival Weekend Comes to a Close.

Aug 17, 2026 828 views

A Full-Body Circuit Workout to Build Strength for Better Mechanics

Six compound moves for an efficient, effective strength session.

Aug 17, 2026 476 views

The Early Shift: Father’s Day

Goodbye from the early shift.

Aug 17, 2026 805 views

Five Key Stories: 8/10/26 – 8/16/26

A rundown of the top stories around the hockey world from August 10th to 16th, 2026.

Aug 17, 2026 868 views

La llamada: Kaelen Culpepper

El listón en Minneapolis está bajo, y Culpepper probablemente lo superaría incluso si no lo estuviera. The post La llamada: Kaelen Culpepper appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

Aug 17, 2026 678 views