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

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The Plus Pitch Podcast with Nick Pollack, reviewing everything to know about starting pitchers in spring training daily.

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The Craft

Nick Pollack and Eno Sarris compare their SP rankings for 2025

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.

News/Notes

Sean Manaea with strained right oblique.

Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with Nats

Nico Hoerner won't travel to Tokyo

Andrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured hand

Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on IL

Sean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked rib

Jose Quintana 1-year deal with the Brewers

Luis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeks

Chase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeks

Bochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening Day

Gunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening Day

Christian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into play

George Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammation

Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening Day

PLV Projections of 20/20
Witt Jr., Bobby
De La Cruz, Elly
Tucker, Kyle
Carroll, Corbin
Tatis Jr., Fernando
Lindor, Francisco
Chisholm Jr., Jazz
Turner, Trea
Cruz, Oneil
Harris II, Michael
Arozarena, Randy
Mullins, Cedric
Gelof, Zack

Possible club members past round 10

Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128),
Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)
Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180),
Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213),
Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246),
Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)
Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)
Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359)

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Fantasy Baseball Beat

The guys talk with Nate Schwartz about a variety of topics

The guys welcome FSWA Award-winning writer Nate Schwartz, who joins the group to discuss his Process+ piece. Things discussed:

• What is PLV?
• How does wRC+ coincide with Process+?
• What conclusions can be made as a result?
• Which players stood out to Nate as under-valued by the fantasy community?
  • Lawrence Butler
  • Taylor Ward
  • Xander Bogaerts

Dave then goes through injury updates on the following players:

• Gunnar Henderson
• Grayson Rodriguez
• Christian Walker
• Christian Yelich
• Daulton Varsho
• Cam Smith

Nate is then asked to discuss his latest article about Zebby Matthews:

• Can both Matthews and David Festa make the rotation?

Mike talks bullpens, discussing the following players and their situations:

• Jeff Hoffman
• José Alvarado
• Liam Hendirks

Nate and the gang go through their Spring Training observations. Some players of note:

• Christian Encarnacion-Strand
• Spencer Steer
• Byron Buxton
• Dylan Crews
• Zac Veen
• Maikel Garcia
• Kyle Isbel
• Nico Hoerner
• Corbin Carroll
• Christopher Sanchez

Finally, the Mental Health Minute.

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers their targeting and fading in 2025 fantasy drafts.

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