Hacks & Jacks
Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan) and Scott Chu (@IfTheChuFits) discuss all the biggest stories from across the MLB with a special focus on hitters. The duo talk through Scott’s most recent updates to the Top 150 Hitters List and look at which of this year’s hottest bats can sustain their early-season form.
News & 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 Mitchell.
- A couple of fantasy relevant bats came back from the IL to rejoin their teams, including New York Mets utility man Jeff McNeil and catcher Francisco Alvarez, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams and St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn.
- New York Mets infielder Brett Baty got sent down to AAA while Pittsburgh outfielder Matt Gorski, Chicago White Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec, Minnesota Twins infielder Mickey Gasper, Detroit Tigers infielder Jace Jung all got called up to the bigs.
- Highly-touted prospect Nick Kurtz was called up to the Athletics to take over at first base, shifting the defense in West Sacramento. What can fantasy managers expect from the big first baseman?
Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu
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!
Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu
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