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 to the IL this week. And don't look now, but Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez may end up on the IL too.
• It was a big week for prospect call-ups as Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, Kansas City Royals infielder Jac Caglianone and New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio each made their debuts.

Scott's Top 150 Hitters List

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?

Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu

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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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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 infielder Matt Shaw, who was recalled early in the week, and Washington Nationals outfielder Robert Hassell III. A handful of other prospects are hitting in the bigs this week as well.
• It seems like teams are more willing to option the veterans on their team that aren't meeting expectations this season. The Chicago White Sox demoted first baseman Andrew Vaughn and the Athletics sent down outfielder JJ Bleday. Is this a trend of MLB teams moving to younger bats quicker or is it just a couple of coincidentally under-producing vets?

Scott's Top 150 Hitters List

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?

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