We wrap up our 2026 National League East positional rankings with the division’s shortstops. First Base Second Base Third Base Catcher Bullpen Starting Rotation Right Field Center Field Manager Left Field The NL East boasts an interesting mix at shortstop in 2026. With two of the best in the game at the top, a couple of guys in their mid-20s looking to take a leap, and a slick fielding...
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Kris Bubic, SP Position: SP B/T: L/L Age: 28 (08/19/1997) 2025 Traditional Stats: 20 G, 116.1 IP, 2.55 ERA, 1.178 WHIP, 116 SO, 39 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 161 ERA+, 24.4 K%, 8.2 BB%, 3.15 xERA, 2.89 FIP, 3.63 xFIP, 3.3 fWAR, 3.1 bWAR While the Kansas City Royals are coming off back-to-back winning seasons and have the best shortstop in baseball under contract for another five years, they still...
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Position: SP B/T: R/L Age: 29 (11/20/1996) 2025 Traditional Stats: 31 G, 195.1 IP, 2.21 ERA, 0.891 WHIP, 241 SO, 33 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 187 ERA+, 32.2 K%, 4.4 BB%, 2.72 xERA, 2.45 FIP, 2.66 xFIP, 6.6 fWAR Early this off-season, reports surfaced that the Detroit Tigers offered ace Tarik Skubal an extension after their surprise 2024 Wild Card run. The offer was reported to be a four-year, $80...
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Devin Williams Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 31 (09/21/1994) 2025 Traditional Stats: 67 G, 29 GF, 15 HLD, 18 SV, 4 BS, 62 IP, 4-6, 4.79 ERA, 1.129 WHIP, 90 SO, 25 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 85 ERA+, 34.7% SO%, 9.7% BB%, 3.07 xERA, 2.68 FIP, 2.95 xFIP, -0.3 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR Rundown Milwaukee A two-time All-Star closer and two-time Hoffman Reliever of The Year, Devin Williams was drafted by the Brewers in...
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With the World Series officially over, the coaching carousel has continued to roar. The latest report, though, comes with an extra sting: former Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and first base coach Antoan Richardson have both been hired for the same roles with division rival Atlanta Braves. Originally a Met as a pitcher from 2012-2013, Hefner went on to serve as an assistant pitching coach...
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