Segment 1 – ALCS and NLCS

Segment 2 – How playoff money is distributed.

Segment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the NL Central

1.Chicago Cubs
a.Michael Busch got out of the gates strong with six home runs in April. He finished with 21, or three a month after that. Do you think he’s more of a 15 to 20 home run bat or something more than that?
b.I was disappointed in PCA's overall performance. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the 27 stolen bases, but I was hoping for more power. His exit velo is mid-pack. Can we see 15 to 18 home runs pop next season? What might worry me the most is he’s allergic to walking (5.6 BB-Rate). He rarely walked in the minor leagues. Thoughts??
c.Shota Imanaga was a God-send for fantasy managers with a 2.91 ERA and a strikeout an inning. Over/Under 3.50 ERA in 2025?
d.How bullish are you on Porter Hodges. Could you see a strong #1 Closer or more mid-pack?
i.Over/Under 25 saves
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

2.Cincinnati Reds
a.Do you think Matt McLain will come at a discount next season? Where are you comfortable drafting him – as a ____________ second baseman?
b.Spencer Steer went 20/25 with a .225 batting average. Is this about right for 2025?
i.Baseballsavant shows slightly below-average exit velo, 73rd in sprint speed and a .237 xBA.
c.Noelvi Marte didn’t have the season fantasy managers had hoped. First it was suspension and then he wasn’t very good – ending the season on the IL.
i.Give me ABs, HR, SB and BA for 2025
d.Hunter Greene will be selected as a Top __________ pitcher off the board. Assuming health, he will end the season as a Top __________ starting pitcher.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)