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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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00:18:57

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jun 2: Elly De La Cruz IL...

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2026/06/02

Elly De La Cruz lands on the injured list with a right hamstring strain that sidelines him for up to four weeks. Corey Pieper breaks down massive injury updates, crucial bullpen tier shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical wire is completely flooded as the Reds officially recall top infielder Edwin Arroyo to replace their injured superstar, Zach Neto gets scratched with sudden whiplash, Dylan Crews remains sidelined by an ongoing hand issue, and Josh Naylor

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00:32:21

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 1: Elly De La Cruz...

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2026/06/01

Elly De La Cruz is undergoing an urgent Monday morning MRI after exiting early with right hamstring tightness. Corey Pieper analyzes the massive fallout from weekend injury news, key Statcast trends, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical updates are altering the fantasy landscape as Munetaka Murakami is sidelined for up to six weeks with a severe hamstring injury, Eury Perez suffers an eight-week gracilis strain, and both Casey Mize and Bailey Ober hit the shelf

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00:14:43

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 29: Teoscar Hernandez...

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2026/05/29

Teoscar Hernandez is headed to the injured list with a severe left hamstring strain that sidelines him for several weeks.Corey Pieper details the breaking injury landscapes, unexpected roster shakeups, the daily Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury ledger is absolutely overflowing as Kenley Jansen lands on the IL with pelvic inflammation, Steven Kwan hits the bereavement list, and the Texas Rangers officially place Andrew McCutchen on release waivers. On the positive

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01:28:49

Tanner Bibee Rage Drop? – Week 10 Fantasy Baseball...

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2026/05/29

Is it officially time to rage drop Tanner Bibee after another blowout, or do the metrics suggest a major bounce-back is coming? Episode Summary Joe Bond and AJ Applegarth break down the top waiver wire adds, brutal drops, and key rankings movers for Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The crew details why pitchers like Shota Imanaga and Nolan McLean are sliding down the rankings, and explains why struggling stars like Bo Bichette represent key buy-low opportunities rather than panic drops. Week

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00:24:49

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 27: Cole Ragans...

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2026/05/27

Cole Ragans paused his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow stiffness, a crushing blow for fantasy managers expecting the Royals ace back soon.Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury updates, today's top analytical stock risers, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, Dylan Cease is progressing by playing catch, Tarik Skubal faced live hitters as he nears a return from elbow surgery, and Logan Webb is locked in to rejoin the Giants rotation this Friday at Coors Field. Meanwhile,

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00:18:46

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 26 – Houston Astros...

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2026/05/26

The Houston Astros had three pitchers combine to throw the first no-hitter of the season. Does it mean you can now trust Tatsuya Imai?Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Bullpen Report segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, the White Sox designated Jarred Kelenic for assignment to pave the way for Nishida, while the Blue Jays officially placed ace Dylan Cease on the 15-day IL with a hamstring strain and hold Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out with elbow

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00:29:05

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 25 – Add Reid...

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2026/05/25

Reid Detmers put together an absolute masterclass by striking out 14 batters, making him a mandatory waiver wire target.Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, Dylan Cease was pulled early and faces an MRI for left hamstring discomfort, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left with an elbow contusion after a hit-by-pitch, and Max Muncy remains sidelined. Plus, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Edward Cabrera land on the

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01:23:39

Is it time to PANIC on Jackson Merrill? - Week 9...

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2026/05/22

Is it time to panic on Jackson Merrill after a brutal slide in the rankings, or is this the ultimate window to buy low on a superstar like Freddie Freeman? We are breaking down the critical fantasy baseball waiver wire moves and rankings shifts you need to make right now. From the data behind Travis Bazzana's rise to the metrics causing concern for Fernando Tatis Jr., we have the analytical edge to keep you ahead of your league. On this episode of The F6P Hour, AJ, Joe, and Corey discuss the

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00:17:21

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 22 – Braxton Ashcraft...

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2026/05/22

Braxton Ashcraft was absolutely dominant against the Cardinals, cementing himself as the must-add pitching target on waiver wires. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Unfortunately, we will be without Robby Snelling for the rest of this season and perhaps all of next season with Tommy John surgery. It looked like another injury for Ronald Acuna Jr., but that may have just been a scare. In studs and duds, Cade

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00:32:18

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 21 – Jackson Merrill...

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2026/05/21

Got it, Boss. The bad info from the first run is cleared out, and we are locked onto the clean slate.Based on the current data, Jackson Merrill's back injury while leaping at the wall to rob Shohei Ohtani’s first-pitch home run on Wednesday night is driving massive search intent across the fantasy community right now. Here is your optimized, high-CTR metadata pack for today's episode. OUTPUT 1 — EPISODE TITLE First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 21 – Panic on Jackson Merrill? + Rankings Movers OUTPUT 2

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00:23:20

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 20 – Dylan Crews Back...

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2026/05/20

Dylan Crews is officially back in the majors with Washington, forcing fantasy managers to weigh if he is worth a potential add.Joe Bond breaks down the fantasy impact of the latest roster shuffles, daily Buy/Sell/Drops, and a Chris Sale FanDuel Bet of the Day. The Nationals shake up their roster by bringing Dylan Crews back to the big leagues, while teammate James Wood steals the show with an inside-the-park grand slam. Meanwhile, Ryan Jeffers is slated to miss 6-to-8 weeks with a severe strain,

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00:23:37

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 19 – Return of Dylan...

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2026/05/19

Dylan Crews is officially getting recalled by the Nationals. Does that make him an immediate, high-priority addition in all leagues?Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Bullpen Report segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, MacKenzie Gore exited early with left lat tightness, Corey Seager lands on the 10-day IL with a back injury, and Kyle Teel suffers an LCL sprain setback. Conversely, a massive wave of reinforcements arrives as Jackson Holliday,

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00:26:37

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 18 – Add Roki Sasaki?...

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2026/05/18

Roki Sasaki completely dismantled opposing hitters over seven stellar innings, solidifying himself as a priority waiver wire target. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, a catastrophic weekend of news headlines Edwin Diaz being linked to a major cockfighting controversy, Blake Snell requiring surgery for loose bodies in his elbow, Clay Holmes fracturing his fibula, and Jordan Westburg undergoing

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00:17:30

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 15 – Buy Chase Burns?...

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2026/05/15

Trade for dominant starter Chase Burns immediately before his elite underlying metrics price you completely out of the market.Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, Chase Dollander is undergoing an MRI for right arm tightness, Christian Yelich faces a crucial Friday evaluation for a potential IL stint, and Logan Webb hopes to return from his knee injury in 10 days. In studs and duds, Chase

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01:15:14

Rage Drop Luis Castillo? Week 7 Fantasy Baseball...

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2026/05/15

Is it time to pull the plug on Luis Castillo? The F6P crew debates the brutal "Rage Drop" of the week and why superstar names like Gunnar Henderson are causing a unique triple-threat paradox in fantasy circles. On this episode of The Fantasy Six Pack Hour, AJ Applegarth, Joe Bond, and Corey Pieper break down the Week 7 landscape using advanced metrics to separate the outliers from the legitimate shifts in value. In this episode, we discuss: The Gunnar Henderson Paradox: Why AJ considers

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00:27:21

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 14 – Tatis Rankings...

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2026/05/14

Fernando Tatis Jr. is sliding in the rankings and Cal Raleigh is being watched closely after exiting Wednesday's game with a right side injury that could land him on the IL. Joe Bond has the full picture on today's First Cup Fantasy Baseball, including the FanDuel Bet of the Day: Buxton 3+ R+H+RBI vs. MIA at +150.On the studs side, Mickey Moniak, Byron Buxton, Nick Kurtz, Daylen Lile, Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease, and Shohei Ohtani all had standout days. On the duds side, Matt Wallner, Spencer

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00:22:00

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 13 - Ober with the...

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2026/05/13

Paul Skenes went 8 innings with 10 strikeouts Tuesday, and Bailey Ober threw a Maddux — a complete game under 100 pitches — making it a big night for pitching. Joe Bond has the full recap on today's First Cup Fantasy Baseball, including the FanDuel Bet of the Day: Yankees (Fried) -1.5 vs. Orioles (Bradish) at -108.On the studs side, Daylen Lile, Luis Garcia Jr., and Eric Haase each went deep twice, while Ezequiel Duran and Randy Arozarena also stood out. On the duds side, Yamamoto, Jeffrey Springs,

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00:16:52

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 12 – Bullpen Report:...

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2026/05/12

Kevin Gausman allowed six earned runs on ten hits in 4.2 innings, and Gunnar Henderson is hitting .205 with no home runs or steals since April 28, making them the two biggest dud stories on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper.On the Bullpen Report today, Corey covers the Angels closer situation with Kirby Yates back but Ryan Zeferjahn looking like the guy, the Baltimore setup with Rico Garcia in the eighth and A. Nunez picking up saves, and how Bryan Baker and Paul

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00:30:14

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 11 – Waiver Wire:...

The Fantasy Six Pack Hour ·

2026/05/11

Jacob Misiorowski threw five of the fastest pitches by a starting pitcher in the Statcast era, hitting 103.6 mph with 41 pitches above 100, and went six innings with 11 strikeouts, making him the most talked-about arm on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the Waiver Wire today, Corey covers Logan Henderson (35%), Jacob Latz (31%), Janson Junk (27%), Ezequiel Duran (21%), Carlos Cortes (21%), and Ryan Waldschmidt (10%) as the top targets. Studs this weekend

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00:21:40

First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 8 – Pitching Planner:...

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2026/05/08

Tarik Skubal has a 4-6 week timeline after elbow surgery yesterday, and Roman Anthony is heading to the IL with a wrist injury, making today's injury news the lead story on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper.On the Pitching Planner today, Corey has Tatsuya Imai as the two-start play, Carmen Mlodzinski and Jose Soriano as starts, and Noah Schultz as a sit. JT Ginn went eight innings with eight strikeouts, Michael King and Shota Imanaga both dealt with one earned run

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