Hacks & Jacks

Scott and Brett are back after a well-deserved break. The dynamic duo talk through news and notes, which players will be missing time and who is coming back from injury. They also talk through some mildly interesting players that could be returning from injury soon. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu Scott's Top 150 Hitters List Is Julio Rodriguez finally ready to play good baseball again? Seems like h...

Scott and Brett talk through the first half of the season from a fantasy perspective, including first-half fantasy MVP bats. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cal Raleigh and Byron Buxton have each led their fantasy squads to success through the first half. The guys talk about some of the fantasy surprises so far this season, including the landscapes of different positions and how they are shaping up compared...

News & Notes There's a regime change on the way in the nation's capital. No, nobody got impeached. Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo are out and the Nationals are looking for new leadership. Will they still run? Everybody and their mother is back from the IL this week, including names like Bryce Harper , Wyatt Langford and Corbin Carroll .  How will Ha-Seong Kim fit in Tampa Bay? A handful of guys end...

News & Notes Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll and Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford are both headed to the injured list this week. Meanwhile Jake McCarthy and Chandler Simpson both return to the majors. Are you in a position where your team could benefit from a rabbit? Austin Hays , Mark Vientos and Matt Vierling are back from injuries. Scott talks about which of the three he w...

News & Notes Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh becomes the first catcher to reach 30 home runs before the All-Star Break with a massive weekend at Wrigley Field. Meanwhile two other top catchers – Adley Rutschman and Ivan Herrera – were sent to the IL while Francisco Alvarez was demoted to AAA. Where should fantasy managers look for production behind the plate? Boston Red Sox infielder Kristian...

News & Notes A blockbuster trade shook things up just before recording on Sunday evening – and we're not talking about Andrew Vaughn to the Brewers. Rafael Devers was sent from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants. Should fantasy managers be worried about the change of scenery? Giancarlo Stanton is among several relevant fantasy names returning from the IL this coming week. What does tha...

News & Notes With so many pitchers headed to the IL this week, it's been a relief for most fantasy managers to see so many big names return from injury recently. Scott and Brett discuss the returns of Mike Trout , Jazz Chisholm Jr. , Byron Buxton and more. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers , Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar all headed t...

Trevor Hooth joins Scott Chu and they take over Hacks & Jacks, analyzing the best bats in baseball. The duo dives into a wide range of hitting topics, including stolen base leaders, Jac Caglianone, and Riley Greene.   Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, a...

News & Notes Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman goes to the IL, and one of the most exciting prospects of the year is called up to replace him in Marcelo Mayer . Fantasy managers got to experience the much-anticipated return of Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list. Detroit Tigers utility man Matt Vierling came back from the IL too. Joining Mayer as call-ups this week were Chicago Cubs infield...

News & Notes The Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde and will move forward with Tony Mansolino as the interim head coach... Mike Elias still has a job though. And the Orioles got swept for the second-straight series extending their losing streak to six games. Brett is sad. Ian Happ, Tyler O'Neill, Evan Carter, Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa headed to the IL this week. Scott takes a look at the...

News & Notes It was a tough week for a couple of fantasy managers as Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez led the list of names sent to the injured list. Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras broke his finger, but is just going to play through it. San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill highlights the list of players returni...

News & Notes A handful of hitters were placed on the injured list this week: Dylan Moore, Austin Hays, Tommy Edman, Mike Trout, Triston Casas and Jazz Chisholm all found themselves on the IL. San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez returned from the seven-day concussion IL while Tyler Stephenson and Daulton Varsho each made their debuts after beginning the season on the IL. The Seattle Mariners cal...

New & Notes Some fantasy relevant bats were placed on the IL this week, including Minnesota Twins infielders Luke Keaschall and Willi Castro , Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager , Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jake Mangum , Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill , Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas , Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitc...

New & Notes A handful of hitters have been placed on the IL this week. Griffin Conine , Brandon Marsh , Ezequiel Tovar , Connor Wong , Ben Rice and Luis Arraez are all expected to miss some time. A handful of hitters are back from injuries, including Freddie Freeman , Gleyber Torres , Josh Jung , Sean Murphy , Zack Neto  and Nolan Gorman . Due to some of the aforementioned injuries, some teams are...

Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan) and Scott Chu (@IfTheChuFits) discuss all the biggest stories from across the MLB since Opening Day, and Scott's most recent updates to the Top 150 Hitters List . New & Notes Jurickson Profar has been issued an 80-day suspension after testing positive for PEDs Freddie Freeman has been placed on the 10-day IL Ketel Marte suffered a strained hamtring and has been placed on...

Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan) joins Scott Chu (@IfTheChuFits) talk about the shifts in playing time around the league, some surprising names on Opening Day rosters and if they matter for fantasy purposes. Scott and Brett add a handful of their favorite late-round targets and Scott crushes the dreams – or tempers the expectations – of those hoping for big things out of young prospects.  Join Our Discor...

Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan) joins Scott Chu (@IfTheChuFits) discuss the season-opening Tokyo Series before diving into Tiers 6-12 of Scott's Top 300 Hitters List.  Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code POD...

Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan) joins Scott Chu (@IfTheChuFits) bring back Hacks & Jacks, analyzing the best bats in baseball. The duo dive into Scott's Top 300 Hitters List and discuss their favorite hitters for the upcoming fantasy baseball season.   Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network Joi...

Joe (@joegallina) and Scott (@iftheChufits) talk about what you should be trying to accomplish when it comes to your waiver wire strategy as the season winds down. They also discuss what you can expect from recent call ups like Junior Caminero, Andres Chapparo and Will Wagner.   Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher...

Scott Chu (@ifthechufits) and Kyle Bland (@blandalytics) dive deep into our new hitter stat, Process +, and how it helps us understand how hitters can succeed with varying profiles and approaches. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Joe (@joegallina) and Scott (@iftheChufits) introduce the new Pitcher List hitting stat: Process + and break down some of the early MLB Trade deadline deals including the Yankees' acquisition of Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Mariners addition of Randy Arozarena.   Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseb...

Joe (@joegallina) and Scott (@iftheChufits) talk about the strategy behind effectively making fantasy baseball trades and how working the waiver wire is just another extension of the trading process.   Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Joe (@joegallina) and Scott (@iftheChufits) try to project Ben Rice's future fantasy production now that he's batting leadoff for the New York Yankees. They also talk about Julio Rodriguez and his early season struggles as well as what to expect from newcomer Brooks Lee.  Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List F...

Joe (@joegallina) and Scott (@iftheChufits) break down what fantasy baseball managers can potentially expect from James Wood and Jhonensky Noel moving forward. They also talk about how moving into the lead off spot in the batting order has jump started Jonathan India, Francisco Lindor and Jarred Kelenic's season. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code...

Joe (@joegallina) and Scott (@iftheChufits) give you some tips on how to beat your league mates to the punch when looking for emerging fantasy baseball talent.   Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...