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2023 Positional Power Rankings: Right Field
We wrap up the outfield rankings with an examination of the game's right fielders.
Rhys Is in Pieces, and the Phillies Are Left To Pick Them Up
Defending the NL pennant was always going to be a tall task for the Phillies. With the loss of their slugging 6-foot-4 first baseman, the task just got taller.
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Sunday Notes: On KC's Roster Bubble, Matt Duffy Ponders a Front Office Future
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Defending the NL pennant was always going to be a tall task for the Phillies. With the loss of their slugging 6-foot-4 first baseman, the task just got taller.
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Center field showcases a number of stars — and just as many approaches to filling the position.
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Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Top Prospects
ZiPS Projections
Chat Schedule All times ET
| Sun | 8:30 PM | Jeff Zimmerman |
| Mon | 2 PM | Ben Clemens |
| Tue | 2 PM | Jay Jaffe |
| Wed | 2 PM | Paul Sporer |
| Thu | 12 PM | Dan Szymborski |
| Fri | 12 PM | Eric Longenhagen |
Podcasts
Leaders
WAR
wRC+
wOBA
WPA
| 1.Aaron Judge | 11.4 |
| 2.Manny Machado | 7.4 |
| 3.Nolan Arenado | 7.3 |
| 4.Paul Goldschmidt | 7.1 |
| 5.Freddie Freeman | 7.1 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Aaron Nola | 6.3 |
| 2.Carlos Rodon | 6.2 |
| 3.Justin Verlander | 6.1 |
| 4.Sandy Alcantara | 5.7 |
| 5.Kevin Gausman | 5.7 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Edwin Diaz | 3.0 |
| 2.Emmanuel Clase | 2.4 |
| 3.Devin Williams | 2.2 |
| 4.Evan Phillips | 2.2 |
| 5.A.J. Minter | 2.1 |
