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The Fantasy Six Pack Hour

Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth

Join Joe Bond, A.J. Applegarth, and Corey Pieper for year-round fantasy football and fantasy baseball advice that actually wins leagues. We do the heavy lifting on the analytics, but we never forget that fantasy sports are supposed to be fun. Whether we’re debating early-round draft strategies, digging for waiver-wire sleepers, or arguing over weekly player rankings, we bring you the hard numbers you need alongside the sports debates you actually care about. Plus, for the hardcore baseball

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All Episodes

00:22:06

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 29: Wyatt Langford...

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2026/06/29

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford officially lands on the injured list after suffering an unexpected physical setback. Corey Pieper breaks down structural managerial firings, significant minor league promotions, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical and transaction wire is in complete chaos as the New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, Tony Santillan lands on the injured list with an oblique strain, and Marcelo Mayer, Robert Suarez, and Jesus Sanchez

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00:14:01

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 26: Ray's Day:...

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2026/06/26

A blockbuster Thursday slate shook the fantasy baseball universe to its absolute core, delivering a slate-breaking power clinic from a top-tier young phenom alongside an elite pitching performance that flirted with absolute perfection. Corey Pieper returns to break down the massive fantasy fallout, highlighting league-winning offensive explosions, high-leverage pitching meltdowns, crucial injury timelines, and an enticing underdog look for the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The Tampa Bay Rays put on an

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01:09:16

2026 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Stop Draft Room...

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2026/06/26

Are you walking straight into a trap when you enter your draft room? This week, Joe Bond, A.J. Applegarth, and Corey Pieper deliver a foundational draft strategy masterclass to help you set up your screen, exploit baseline host site pre-ranks, and maintain complete structural flexibility without panicking when the draft clock ticks down. IN THIS EPISODE: • Screen Setup: The exact tab layouts the pros use to maintain a mathematical edge. • Default Traps: Why blindly trusting host site default

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00:25:02

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jun 24: Jac Caglianone...

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2026/06/24

Jac Caglianone continues his blistering hot streak after crushing two home runs against the Rays last night. Joe Bond breaks down the top Drops of the Week and analyzes the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Jac Caglianone. Today's news features massive injury updates as Cole Ragans faces elbow surgery, Jack Leiter undergoes ankle surgery, and Edward Cabrera lands on the IL. Plus, Juan Soto, Kyle Schwarber, and CJ Abrams deal with late scratches or early exits. The performance listings feature Jac

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00:20:47

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 23: Cole's Reality...

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2026/06/23

A high-stakes Monday schedule fundamentally shifted the fantasy landscape as ace starters faced starkly contrasting fates, strategic bullpen management unlocked massive streaming value, and a wave of superstar injury activations prepared to reshape active lineups. Corey Pieper returns to dive deep into a critical slate of performances, breaking down brilliant bounceback campaigns, alarming pitching regressions, crucial bullpen developments, and a fresh FanDuel Bet of the Day target. The elite

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00:29:38

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 22: Weekend Power...

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2026/06/22

A wild weekend of fantasy baseball action delivered jaw-dropping power displays and unexpected pitching disasters, leaving managers to navigate an increasingly volatile landscape. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive slate of weekend results, major injury updates, catastrophic pitching lines, and the latest FanDuel Bet of the Day. The long ball took center stage on Saturday and Sunday. Kyle Schwarber put on a masterclass with a historic three-home run performance on Saturday, while Ozzie Albies,

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00:20:00

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 19: Mike Trout...

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2026/06/19

A staggering wave of superstar injuries has completely derailed fantasy baseball rosters, leaving managers scrambling for answers on the waiver wire.Corey Pieper breaks down a massive slate of breaking news, spectacular rookie pitching performances, costly duds, and the daily FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury bug bit hard on Thursday night as fantasy royalty hit the shelf. Bobby Witt Jr. was forced to exit early with a right knee injury and is undergoing further medical testing, while Trea Turner

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00:29:29

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jun 18: Trea Turner Slump...

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2026/06/18

Trea Turner and Mookie Betts are sliding down the rest-of-season ranks due to extended cold stretches at the plate.Host Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, dissects the biggest Rankings Movers, and delivers the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Joe Ryan over 6.5 strikeouts and Yankees -1.5 vs White Sox. News and Injuries: Cole Ragans and Spencer Strider are transferred to the 60-day IL. Ronald Acuna remains a long way from returning. Studs and Duds: Kyle Stowers, Sterlin Thompson, Colson

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00:21:58

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jun 17: Cole Ragans...

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2026/06/17

Cole Ragans is undergoing additional arm testing after a new injury setback cutting his throwing session short.Joe Bond breaks down the latest Trade Targets segment alongside today's top highlights and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Shohei Ohtani will not hit Wednesday but starts on the mound. Colt Keith's X-rays returned negative. Chase DeLauter is day to day with a small rib fracture. Edward Cabrera exited with a trainer. Randy Arozarena was placed on the injured list. Michael Harris exited early

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00:17:47

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 16: Corey Seager IL...

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2026/06/16

Corey Seager has been placed on the seven-day injured list after exhibiting persistent concussion symptoms.Corey Pieper analyzes a massive slate of major injuries, extensive performance lines, the Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical updates are completely reshaping fantasy rosters as Grayson Rodriguez lands on the injured list with a back injury, Troy Melton is scratched due to lower back tightness, and Christian Scott hits the injured list with a hip impingement. Spencer

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00:30:07

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 15: Spencer Strider...

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2026/06/15

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider landed on the injured list with severe right elbow inflammation after an alarming velocity drop. Corey Pieper breaks down the latest injury updates across Major League Baseball, runs through the Waiver Wire segment, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. In news and injury updates, Jacob Wilson returned from the injured list while Brent Rooker was shelved, and Seth Lugo hit the concussion-injured list. AJ Puk had his rehab assignment paused after a setback, Nolan

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01:35:03

Fantasy Baseball Week 12 Waiver Wire & Trade Targets:...

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2026/06/12

In this episode of The Fantasy Six Pack Hour, AJ Applegarth, Joe Bond, and Corey Pieper dive deep into the crucial adjustments you need to make for Week 12. The guys break down the most urgent waiver wire priorities, including why Matt McLain demands your attention and how to handle the fallout from the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen. They also analyze massive shifts in player valuations, pinpointing prime buy-low windows for elite stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shota Imanaga while identifying exactly

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00:17:37

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 12: Will Smith IL &...

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2026/06/12

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith was officially placed on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation. Corey Pieper breaks down the latest injury updates across Major League Baseball, runs through the Pitching Planner segment, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. In news and injury updates, Tarik Skubal sat while Kenley Jansen is out Friday, Seth Lugo underwent CT scans, and Justin Wrobleski suffered a hamstring contusion alongside Shohei Ohtani dealing with left knee

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00:20:13

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jun 11: Oneil Cruz Broken...

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2026/06/11

Oneil Cruz is headed to the injured list with a broken left hand and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks.Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, the Rankings segment, and previews the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Will Smith is ticketed for the injured list, while Kodai Senga and Ryan Helsley are resuming rehab assignments. Garrett Crochet admits his strain is worse than expected, and Seth Lugo leaves early after being hit by a comebacker. Brent Rooker sits with knee soreness, and Matthew Boyd

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00:20:03

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jun 10: Ronald Acuna...

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2026/06/10

Ronald Acuna Jr. exited early with left hamstring tightness, forcing managers to brace for another tough IL stint.Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury fallout, analyzes the Drops of the Week, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Adley Rutschman is battling hamstring tightness and Will Smith may land on the IL, while Tarik Skubal and Brandon Woodruff trend toward weekend returns. Jameson Taillon is sidelined for over a month with a severe strain, but Casey Mize looked electric in his rehab

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00:22:07

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 9: Las Vegas...

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2026/06/09

Dylan Cease returns to the starting rotation today after missing more than two weeks with a left hamstring strain.Corey Pieper breaks down massive starting rotation reinforcements, critical late-inning shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Roster adjustments are arriving at a furious pace as Chris Bassitt and Jameson Taillon officially land on the injured list, J.P. Crawford faces a multi-week shelf stint with a hand contusion, and Garrett Whitlock makes his highly

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00:31:09

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 8: Byron Buxton...

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2026/06/08

Byron Buxton is headed for imaging after aggravating an ongoing right shoulder issue that forced him from the lineup. Corey Pieper breaks down critical health updates, fluctuating depth charts, the daily Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical wire continues to devastate fantasy rosters as Royals rookie sensation Jac Caglianone exits early with acute right shoulder soreness following a wall collision, Tyler Glasnow shifts to the 60-day IL, and Austin Wells lands on the IL

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00:18:35

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jun 05: Aaron Judge...

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2026/06/05

Aaron Judge will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing extensive imaging that revealed a right rib stress fracture.Corey Pieper breaks down breaking superstar injury news, high-impact roster replacements, the daily Weekend Planner, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical wire is completely fundamentally altering the fantasy baseball universe as Chris Bassitt leaves his last start with severe back structural discomfort, Trevor Story shifts to the 60-day injured list, and Shohei Ohtani plays

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01:23:07

Jarren Duran 30-30 Pace: Legit or Illusion? – Week 11...

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2026/06/05

Looking for the absolute best fantasy baseball waiver wire advice, the latest fantasy baseball trade targets, and updated fantasy baseball rankings? We cover Jarren Duran's volume-heavy upside, break down Jackson Chourio's underlying Statcast data, and pinpoint the exact trade targets you need to buy low or sell high before your league mates catch on. Week 11 Market Analytics & Player Teardowns The fantasy baseball landscape is shifting rapidly as we head into Week 11, requiring managers to

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00:23:52

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jun 3: Aaron Judge Injury...

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2026/06/03

Aaron Judge is dealing with a nagging right rib bone bruise affecting his shoulder swing mechanics and causing a major power outage.Joe Bond breaks down the latest impact on your roster alongside our weekly Trade Targets segment and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Garrett Crochet avoids structural damage but lands on the shelf with a low-grade lat strain while Josh Hader returns from the 60-day IL. Corey Seager and Jasson Dominguez are taking major steps forward as both outfielders clear hurdles to

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