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| H&J 153 - A New Vargas Rule | 19 juin 2026 | 00:59:38 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett talk through news and notes from around the league, hitters who have climbed Scott's ranks and those who have fallen in the list as well. Remember the Vargas Rule of yesteryear? "It’s a rule that’s applied when a pitcher who is historically not so great is performing at a high level we didn’t expect. You keep starting him until he gives us a reason not to, inspired by Jason Vargas‘ ridiculous start to the 2017 season." Welp, now it applies to hitters, and it's named after Miguel Vargas. He's climbed his way to being a top-20 hitter in Scott's ranks, and he hasn't given us a reason NOT to leave him there. Scott talks about NL Central sluggers Alec Burleson and Seiya Suzuki and touches on one of the trending rookie bats in Colorado – do we stream Cole Carrigg? On the flip side, the pair laments their disappointment in big-name middle infielders, Trea Turner and Nico Hoerner. All that and more in this episode of Hacks & Jacks!
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| H&J 152 - The Mighty Fall | 12 juin 2026 | 00:58:19 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett talk through news and notes from around the league, hitters who have climbed Scott's ranks and those who have fallen in the list as well. The discussion touches on a few perennial All-Stars who haven't lived up to expectations so far this season, including Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman, Ketel Marte,Toronto Blue Jays first baseman, Vlad Guerrero Jr., Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker and Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Consensus early draft picks to begin the season, all of them are now at the point where fantasy managers may be close to cutting them loose. What should fantasy managers do with them? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 151 - Unexpected Risers | 05 juin 2026 | 01:11:29 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett discuss the amazing season that Oneil Cruz has put together so far, and his resulting rise in Scott's rankings. There's been a handful of names that weren't really on our collective fantasy radar to begin the season that have jumped into Scott's top 100 hitters – guys like JJ Bleday and Curtis Mead. Scott explains how we got here and what to look for next. Meanwhile, Hacks & Jacks darling Josh Naylor drops in the rankings for the first time this season. NOBODY PANIC! He's still in the top 40. The guys also talking about breaking injury news on New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 150 - Walker Keeps Rising | 29 mai 2026 | 01:02:47 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett discuss all the injury and call-up transactions around the league, including whether any of the most recent prospects could have fantasy value or if they're all just names in the wash. St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker just keeps hitting, and just keeps rising up the hitter ranks. Meanwhile, Samuel Basallo has firmly supplanted Adley Rutschman as the catcher to roster in Baltimore. Scott has removed a bunch of Mets from the list, including third baseman Mark Vientos. And he tells you why. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 149 - No Tater Tatis | 22 mai 2026 | 01:05:31 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett discuss the most recent wave of injuries to all the catchers across baseball, who to grab off the wire as an injury replacement and when to stand pat and use the roster spot for something else instead. New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge is flying up the rankings while Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews is making his season debut. The crew goes on to discuss what in the world to do with the homer-less Fernando Tatis Jr. Can you hold him or should you be looking to trade for another slumping superstar instead? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 148 - Tough Decisions | 15 mai 2026 | 00:57:29 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett talk about the most recent iteration of the Hitter List. St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is showing true signs of a sustained breakout while Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana is doing a lot of things that Scott likes, too! Meanwhile, sure-thing third basemen Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette are hamstringing fantasy managers with their respective lacking production. Will either of them turn things around or are we going to have to cut bait, lick our wounds, and try to find a waiver wire replacement? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 147 - Full Munetaka Rising | 08 mai 2026 | 01:07:04 | |
Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett dive into the Top 150 Hitters List, including the players who have risen the most this week and the ones that have tumbled down Scott's rankings. Are players who are out-kicking their coverage like Ozzie Albies and Munetaka Murakami sell-high candidates or should managers be holding as long as the production is still there. Other managers are being held hostage by stars that aren't producing up to their potential – like Fernando Tatis Jr. – and there really isn't much that they can do. Managers could never just drop them and a trade would get pennies on the dollar. Scott and Brett discuss the best path forward and more on this episode of Hacks & Jacks. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 146 - Guy Hit Ball Hard | 22 avr. 2026 | 01:10:39 | |
Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett take a look at players across the landscape of the league who have outperformed and underperformed their expectations so far. Can bats like Drake Baldwin, Jordan Walker and Oneil Cruz continue their exceptional starts or are they sell-high candidates. Will Michael Busch, Vinnie Pasquantino or Pete Crow-Armstrong get things going or are they doomed to underperform all season long? Which former top-5o fantasy pick is Scott most concerned with moving forward? Plus, the guys wax poetic on the national treasure that is Sal Stewart.All that and more in this episode of Hacks & Jacks! Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 145 - Real and Make-Believe | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:59:05 | |
Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett dive into the landscape of hitters across MLB – some of which have been great and some not so much. It's awesome to see guys like CJ Abrams and Andy Pages off to such a hot start but how sustainable is their success and what should fantasy managers be on the lookout for? And for guys like Francisco Lindor and Nick Kurtz who have been dreadful to open the season, what level of concern should fantasy managers have in regard to their lack of success so far? The crew takes a look under the hood to figure out what performances are real and which ones are fluky make-believe numbers that won't stick around. The answers to these questions and much more are all here for you on this episode of Hacks & Jacks. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 144 - Fire and Ice | 08 avr. 2026 | 01:05:02 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett talk about the hottest and coldest hitters to begin the season, and what it could mean for each of their fantasy seasons. Don't be the manager in your league that cuts bait with top hitters like Josh Naylor and Jakob Marsee just because they're off to a slumping start to the season. It might be a good idea to offer up streaking hitters like Cam Smith and Jordan Walker for trade if you can get something valuable in return. Scott also shows off some fancy apps and stats for PL+ and PL Pro members, explaining his interpretation and application of Process+ to assist with fantasy management decisions. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 143 - Chasing Production | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:53:23 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Scott and Brett discuss what few conclusions can be derived from the 10-20 plate appearances that we've seen from hitter so far this season. With less than a full week of regular season games under our belts, the Hacks & Jacks team looks at the hot streaks, cold starts and everything in between and tries not to overreact. Scott immediately started talking about how injury-riddled the career of Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauterhas been and moments later the poor guy was pulled from his game on Tuesday night with an injury. If only fantasy baseball were always that easy to predict. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 142 - Spring Observations | 25 mars 2026 | 01:09:50 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Brett and Scott talk through all the injuries, news, and surprising roster decisions leading into Opening Day 2026. The guys discuss the potential for rookies JJ Wetherholt and Kevin McGonigle and how their presence in the big leagues could impact other players around them. Scott tosses out a handful of names that he's interested in entering the season and specifically what he's looking for out of each of those watchlist guys. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 141 - Better Nate than Never | 18 mars 2026 | 01:08:38 | |
This week on Hacks & Jacks, Brett and Scott welcome special guest Nate Schwartz (@_NateSchwartz) to give his thoughts on Scott's rankings. The trio go tier-by-tier, diving into "Nate's Notes" at the bottom of each section to get a clearer picture of the hitter landscape across fantasy baseball as draft season escalates to a fever pitch. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 140 - Draft Prep Season | 11 mars 2026 | 01:06:31 | |
We're deep in the throes of draft prep season and your friendly neighborhood fantasy hitting experts are talking draft prep and draft strategy. Scott and Brett discuss risers and fallers in Scott's next version of the Top 300 Hitters List. The pair also break down the differences in fantasy league formats, comparing the nuances and vital differences in draft and management strategy between roto, head-to-head categories and points leagues. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 139 - Late-round Lottery Tickets | 02 mars 2026 | 01:11:41 | |
After making it through the Top 100 hitters in Ep. 137 and tackling the next 100 hitters in Ep. 138, Scott and Brett finish off the Top 300 Hitter's List with the final few tiers. We're well beyond replacement level at this point of the list, so who should you be looking at for upside? Scott discusses some of his favorite late-round lottery tickets and more on this episode of Hacks & Jacks. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 138 - Diamonds in the Rough | 16 févr. 2026 | 01:11:53 | |
Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu First base is deep again heading into the 2026 season, with guys like Spencer Torkelson and Willson Contreras outside of the Top 100 hitters. There's a nice balance of boring production and exciting potential (though flawed) down in these tiers as well. Which prospects are the most exciting heading into draft season and which ones have the clearest path to playing time? Brett and Scott talk through it all in this episode of Hacks & Jacks.
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| H&J 137 - Charting the Course | 09 févr. 2026 | 01:00:25 | |
Of course, Ohtani and Judge are along at the top to start the season, but Scott discusses who could ascend to join them as the year progresses. The squad talk about the depth at first base and catcher and figure out how to navigate the dreaded cliff at third base. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 136 - Live from PitchCon 2026 | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:50:34 | |
Brett and Scott dive in discussing the depth of this year's talent pool, debunking the myth of positional scarcity and examining the in-draft decision-making process of when to draft safe against when to take a shot on upside. Later on in the episode, Scott drops some names that have moved up his ranks over the course of the offseason and some bats that he's avoiding at cost early in draft season. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu
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| H&J 135 – PL Pods Mock Draft Review | 31 oct. 2025 | 01:09:35 | |
It's never too early for a mock draft! The Pitcher List Podcast Network teams from each podcast gathered and each took a draft slot, combining to create one of the best, most informative early offseason mocks headed into 2026. Brett and Scott took the second overall pick and stacked up the power bats early and often. The crew talk through their draft strategy – all the hits and misses – and how it relates to Scott's earliest set of 2026 rankings (check them out here!). Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 134 - Large Order of Rice | 25 août 2025 | 01:03:30 | |
The dynamic duo talk through news and notes, which players are headed to the IL, who's back in action and who got called up that could make an impact on your fantasy team. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu It's late in the season and with only a little over a month left, the way that we manage our teams needs to change. We can't hang on to the guys that aren't going to perform over that short timeframe and we need to take some chances on guys who might. So how do we sort between the two? Scott helps us all figure it out. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 133 - Late Summer Call-ups | 18 août 2025 | 00:55:04 | |
A whole lot of fantasy-relevant bats have returned from the IL this week and a few have been called up from the minors as well. Where does Samuel Basallo factor in to the catcher ranks the rest of the year? It's hard to believe that Geraldo Perdomo and Brice Turang are now top-50 hitters, but here we are. It's like the Paul Rudd meme, "Hey, look at us." Meanwhile, the Giants' power bats are falling and so is Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 132 - Getting Late Early | 11 août 2025 | 00:39:18 | |
There must be something in the water in Seattle, because Josh Naylor has stolen 11 (!!) bases in 15 games with his new ball club, not to mention four home runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is leading the Blue Jays to a division lead and joins elite company in Scott's List. Meanwhile, Riley Greene is in a funk and Scott begrudgingly had to move him down the ranks. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 131 - Deadline Moves | 06 août 2025 | 00:34:33 | |
As the dust settles from the trade deadline, which guys are looking at a better fantasy outlook than before? If you missed it before, make sure you check your waiver wire for Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall. Scott battled sickness just to remind everybody why Keaschall is a valuable fantasy commodity. What other sellers put their young bats in positions to succeed? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 130 - Return of the Hacks | 21 juil. 2025 | 01:02:58 | |
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 Is Julio Rodriguez finally ready to play good baseball again? Seems like he is able to just flip the switch from mediocre to outstanding around this time every single year. Brett performs a wellness check on Scott after seeing Riley Greenedropped (only seven spots) in the rankings. Is it finally time to drop Marcell Ozuna? Well, that depends on who is available on your waiver wire.
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| H&J 129 - First Half All-Stars | 14 juil. 2025 | 01:08:14 | |
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 to how we drafted them. The Boston Red Sox are red hot, and Cedanne Rafaela is leading the charge. Isaac Paredes and pod-favorite Spencer Torkelson are also rising up the ranks this week. On the flip side, big name outfielders (or at least, outfield-eligible players) Julio Rodriguez, Jackson Merrill and Mookie Betts are all falling down the ranks this week. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 128 – First Half Fireworks | 07 juil. 2025 | 01:04:15 | |
News & Notes
The Texas Rangers bats have finally woken up as Marcus Semien, Adolis García and Corey Seager are heating up at the same time. George Springer looks like a new man and is leading the Toronto Blue Jays to AL East contention while the New York Yankees supporting bats are starting to slip. Brett and Scott navigate what has been a fun and interesting first half of the season. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 127 - Would Walk Wood | 30 juin 2025 | 01:02:59 | |
News & Notes
James Wood is breaking out in front of our eyes and it is oh so fun to watch happen. Scott and Brett dive into the success of the Washington Nationals outfielder as well as his rise to the upper echelon of Scott's rankings. Other young guns, such as Junior Caminero and Nick Kurtz are climbing the ranks as well. Meanwhile, a handful of guys our falling after some prolonged slumps. Has Tyler Soderstrom gone from fantasy darling to the cut list? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 126 - Summer of Cal | 23 juin 2025 | 00:32:34 | |
News & Notes
Should fantasy managers be worried about Mookie Betts? Scott discusses why he dropped the Dodgers shortstop in his rankings this week. Meanwhile in the LA outfield, Andy Pages is looking better and better as the season progresses. Have we seen his ceiling already or could there be more to his game? Brett rolls solo and does his best to invoke Scott's sage wisdom as he navigates the risers and fallers of the Top 150 Hitters List this week. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 125 – For the Dads | 16 juin 2025 | 01:13:21 | |
News & Notes
Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu Jacob Wilson just keeps climbing the ranks with an outstanding rookie season. The Cubs bats stay hot and finally something positive is happening for the Baltimore Orioles offense. Meanwhile, Scott and Brett sort through this week's fallers and do their best to identify any buy-low targets for fantasy managers as we near the halfway point of the season. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 124 - The Rise of Raleigh | 09 juin 2025 | 01:09:39 | |
News & Notes
Can anything stop the meteoric rise of Cal Raleigh? Should fantasy managers hold or sell high? Scott dives into what has been one of the biggest fantasy stories of the past few weeks. Jacob Wilson has made a pretty solid case for AL Rookie of the Year so far. Meanwhile, Vinnie Pasquantino and Max Muncy are rebounding from slow starts. Elite shortstops Gunnar Henderson and Corey Seager are both looking pretty pedestrian to begin the season. And Spencer Torkelsondropped in Scott's rankings – that must've been a mistake, right? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 123 - Unsupervised Ramblings with Trevor Hooth | 02 juin 2025 | 01:16:28 | |
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.
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| H&J 122 - Holiday Weekend Hitters | 26 mai 2025 | 01:06:25 | |
News & Notes
What are fantasy managers supposed to do with an underproducing star like Jackson Chourio? What about the other slumping stars? How long can your fantasy team hold onto those unproductive bats before cutting ties and starting fresh? Maybe there's a surprising bat still available on your waiver wire that managers are discounting due to lack of name brand. Is that you, Geraldo Perdomo? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 121 - Prospects on Parade | 19 mai 2025 | 01:06:49 | |
News & Notes
So many prospects, but how many are more than just a lottery ticket? Playing time is key when making decisions on who to spend which hyped prospect is worth spending a roster spot on. There are some hitters that we spent high draft capital on that just aren't producing. Some of those guys are droppable – some, not so much. Who should you hold out hope for and who should you drop and look elsewhere? Scott and Brett dive into a handful of players who are forcing fantasy managers into some tough decisions. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 120 - Brett Flies Solo | 12 mai 2025 | 00:40:54 | |
News & Notes
Plate discipline and decision-making take center stage as both Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz and Chicago White Sox Luis Robert Jr. have showed marked improvement at the plate, maintaining their incredibly high ceilings while bringing up their floors – and their rankings. Get Torked, nerds! Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelsonalong with position rivals Tyler Soderstrom and Ben Rice rise in the ranks as they display that even their cold streaks are palatable. How good can Maikel Garcia be? And if Scott says Michael Busch is falling, that should probably be a red flag. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 119 - Who's Hot and Who's Not? | 05 mai 2025 | 01:08:30 | |
News & Notes
Is Pete Crow-Armstrong the best hitter not named Kyle Tucker on the Cubs? Are we actually starting to see some sort of development from Luis Robert? Is Jorge Polanco back to his all-star caliber form from a few years ago and is Noelvi Marte for real? Willy Adames was looking pretty bleak until his big day on Sunday afternoon, but does that get him off the hook and back into Scott's good graces or will he continue tumbling down the list? Oh, and Spencer Torkelson is still good at baseball. Get Torked, nerds! Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 118 – Board the Crews Ship | 28 avr. 2025 | 01:08:30 | |
New & Notes
What the heck are we supposed to do with Eugenio Suárez? Scott and Brett talk over some of the biggest risers and fallers on the Top 150 Hitters List, including the cover star of this week's article, Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews. And at the rate he's climbing, Spencer Torkelson is going to be ranked as the top hitter by the end of the season. Get Torked, nerds! Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 117 – Injuries and Breakouts | 21 avr. 2025 | 01:09:19 | |
New & Notes
Is Kyren Paris season over already? Scott and Brett talk over some of the biggest risers and fallers on the Top 150 Hitters List, including Jung Hoo Lee and Tyler Soderstrom. And of course, it's not an episode of Hacks and Jacks without a Spencer Torkelson mention. Get Torked, nerds! Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 116 – Small Sample Sizes | 07 avr. 2025 | 00:56:05 | |
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
"GET TORKED, NERDS!" Scott and Brett take their respective victory laps on Spencer Torkelson and Tommy Edman after their hot starts. Though Scott reminds all of us not to throw away the draft preparation that we spent months on just because of 10 days of the season. Don't let 5% of the year completely discredit all the work you've done to build your rosters. You can churn and burn the back end of your roster, but for the stars off to slow starts: Let them Cook! Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 115 - Opportunity Knocks | 24 mars 2025 | 01:06:13 | |
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 Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 114 - Tout Wars, Tokyo Series & Tiers | 18 mars 2025 | 01:01:11 | |
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 PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H&J 113 - The Return of Hacks & Jacks | 10 mars 2025 | 01:16:25 | |
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 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 112 - End of Season Youth Movement & Waiver Wire Strategy | 19 août 2024 | 01:16:14 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 111 - Interview with Kyle Bland about our new stat Process + | 06 août 2024 | 01:10:53 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 110 - New Pitcher List Stat: Process Plus & MLB Trade Deadline Observations | 29 juil. 2024 | 01:07:03 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 109 - Using Your Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire As A Trading Tool With Your League’s Available Player Pool | 15 juil. 2024 | 01:12:14 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 108 - Rice and Volpe Trading Places and Fantasy Baseball First Round Jinx | 08 juil. 2024 | 01:22:50 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 107 - James Wood and Jhonensky Noel Are Making It Feel Like Fantasy Baseball Christmas in July | 01 juil. 2024 | 01:14:24 | |
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 PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 106 How To Find That Next Fantasy Baseball Star Before Your League Mates Do | 17 juin 2024 | 01:09:36 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| H & J 105 Finding The Fantasy Baseball Flavor Of The Week Who Has Staying Power | 10 juin 2024 | 01:05:30 | |
Joe (@joegallina) and Scott (@iftheChufits) try to help you find that fantasy baseball flavor of the week type hitter who'll have staying power and can help you the rest of the way. They also break down Colorado Rockies rookie Adael Amador's potential fantasy value moving forward and try to figure out why C.J. Abrams has less stolen bases than Jesse Winker.
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| H & J 104 Why Fernando Tatis Jr. Isn’t the Fantasy Stud That He Used To Be | 03 juin 2024 | 01:07:48 | |
Joe (@joegallina) and Scott (@iftheChufits) talk about some other New York Yankees players other than Aaron Judge that are worth rostering such as Alex Verdugo and discuss why it might be time to try to sell Giancarlo Stanton high. They also compare Fernando Tatis Jr.'s pre PED suspension stats to his post PED suspension stats and try to figure out the cause behind their regression. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||