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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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00:18:47

First Cup Baseball: Apr 14 – Bullpen Report & Garret...

The Fantasy Six Pack Hour ·

2026/04/14

Garret Crochet imploded in historic fashion, surrendering ten earned runs on nine hits in just 1.2 innings, making him the most urgent fantasy story on today's episode of First Cup Baseball. Host Corey Pieper also breaks down a massive offensive Monday headlined by Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Nolan Arenado all going deep twice, plus injury news on Jeremy Pena, Ryan Mountcastle, and Tatsuya Imai that will reshape rosters across the board. Today's rotating segment is the Bullpen Report, with Corey

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00:23:18

First Cup Baseball: Apr 13 – Waiver Wire & James Wood

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2026/04/13

James Wood has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball, riding a seven-game hitting streak with four home runs, eleven RBI, and two steals, making him the centerpiece of today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Host Corey Pieper also breaks down a loaded weekend of Studs & Duds — including massive performances from Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe, and Brice Turang — alongside a wave of injury news hitting Adley Rutschman, Royce Lewis, George Springer, and more. Today's rotating segment covers

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01:07:26

Fantasy Baseball Week 2: Waiver Wire Adds, Trade...

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2026/04/11

Week 2 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season and it's time to separate signal from noise. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down waiver wire must-adds, rage drops, rankings risers and fallers, and the buy-low/sell-high trade windows you need to exploit right now.AJ handles waiver wire adds and drops - TJ Rumfield playing every day for Colorado, Grant Holmes stacking quality starts for Atlanta, and why it's time to cut bait on Joey Wiemer and maybe even Wyatt Langford (AJ already

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00:18:53

First Cup Baseball: Apr 10 – Weekend Planner &...

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2026/04/10

Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-6 with a home run, four RBI, and two stolen bases, headlining a loaded Studs & Duds on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Host Corey Pieper also breaks down a pair of pitching duels in New York featuring dominant outings from Ryan Weathers and Jeffrey Springs, plus injury news on Brent Rooker, Jorge Polanco, and Hunter Goodman that could impact your roster decisions heading into the weekend. The rotating segment covers Two-Start Pitchers and the Weekend

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00:22:08

First Cup Baseball: Apr 9 – Rankings & Sal Stewart

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2026/04/09

Sal Stewart homers, drives in two, and steals a base in a massive fantasy day, and Joe Bond breaks down where he's moving in the weekly rankings alongside other big movers like Jordan Walker, Konnor Griffin, and Dylan Cease. Joe also covers the latest studs and duds from last night's action, including Shohei Ohtani's continued mound dominance and Framber Valdez getting roughed up. Injury updates on Cole Ragans, Jacob deGrom, and Zach Eflin are also on the docket, plus Joe drops his FanDuel Bet of

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00:17:04

First Cup Baseball: Apr 7 – Bullpen Report & Dalton...

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2026/04/07

Dalton Rushing went 4-for-4 with two home runs and three runs scored, making him the stud of the day on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Host Corey Pieper breaks down the full Studs & Duds, including a dominant eight-inning performance from Jose Soriano and a rough outing from Brayan Bello, plus a Juan Soto injury update that fantasy managers cannot afford to miss. Corey also runs through the Tuesday Bullpen Report, spotlighting closer situations in St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Arizona

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01:17:44

Fantasy Baseball Week 2: Hot Starts, Cold Starts &...

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2026/04/03

The Fantasy Six Pack Hour, presented by FanDuel is here for Week 2 of the 2026 MLB season, bringing you early breakouts and busts. AJ Applegarth and Corey Pieper separate real signals from noise, revealing which hot starts to trust (Yordan Alvarez, Shea Langeliers, Kevin Gausman), which cold starts to buy low on (Bo Bichette, Julio Rodriguez), and the waiver wire adds winning leagues right now.The guys break down players into three tiers: genuinely great starts with sustainable metrics, fine starts

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01:23:26

MLB Opening Day 2026: Overreactions, Waiver Wire...

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2026/03/27

Paul Skubal's worst outing ever (5 ER in 0.2 IP), Griffin Jax blows a save, and Jackson Cheerio hits the IL on Opening Day. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper react live to MLB's Opening Day 2026 chaos, revealing which performances are real and which are noise you should ignore.The guys break down the biggest Opening Day surprises including O'Neal Cruz's defensive disaster costing Skubal runs, Jeremy Peña sitting despite hitting a homer yesterday, and whether Matt Wallner facing lefties

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01:28:11

2026 Fantasy Baseball: One Big Question for All 30...

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2026/03/20

Who fills the Braves' DH slot with Jurickson Profar suspended all season? Is José Ramírez's shoulder injury a real concern? Can Nick Kurtz maintain his 50-homer pace from last year? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper answer one critical fantasy question for every MLB team heading into 2026 drafts.The guys debate FanDuel props on Tarik Skubal (224.5 K over/under) and Bryan Woo (179.5 K), dissect injury concerns (Francisco Lindor's and Corbin Carroll's hamate bone injury, Zach Neto's wrist),

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01:28:41

2026 Fantasy Baseball ADP Risers & Fallers: Spring...

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2026/03/13

Is Carlos Estévez throwing 88 mph a red flag or spring training noise? Should you buy Spencer Strider's velocity dip at pick 112? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the biggest 2026 fantasy baseball ADP movers using live NFBC datam from injured closers crashing 40+ spots to red-hot prospects climbing the draft board.The guys debate which fallers are worth buying (Eugenio Suárez back in Cincinnati for 40+ bombs?) and which risers are traps (Jarren Durán crushing spring but was

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01:31:51

2026 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Building...

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2026/03/06

What happens when three fantasy baseball experts draft four teams each? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper run a live 12-team mock draft, debating every pick in real time, from Shohei Ohtani at #1 to the chaos of finding a second baseman past Round 7.The guys battle through eight rounds of sniping each other's targets, defending controversial picks, and revealing their actual draft strategies. AJ goes Judge-Lindor-Sanchez-Mookie Betts for a Yankees/Mets powerhouse. Corey builds the

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01:13:11

2026 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Value Picks at Every...

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2026/02/27

Should you draft Francisco Alvarez at pick 221 after injuries derailed his breakout? Is Luis Robert Jr. a league-winning steal in the Mets lineup? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down 2026 fantasy baseball sleepers at every position—value targets outside the top 150 who can smash their ADP.The guys debate late-round steals like Carter Jensen (95.4 mph exit velo tied with Aaron Judge), Andrew Vaughn after his .308 Milwaukee breakout, and Matt McLain batting second for the Reds. Plus:

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01:19:46

2026 Fantasy Baseball Busts to Avoid

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2026/02/20

Are you about to draft Cal Raleigh in the second round? Paying up for Bryce Turang after his breakout? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the 2026 fantasy baseball players whose draft cost doesn't match their projected production—from catchers to starting pitchers.The guys debate what "bust" actually means (spoiler: it's about draft cost, not total disaster), then rip through position-by-position overvalued players. Cal Raleigh after 60 homers? Will Smith with 150 fewer at-bats

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01:12:53

2026 Pitching Draft Strategy: Aces, Anchors & the...

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2026/02/13

Should you pay up for Tarik Skubal in the first round, or is loading up on hitters the smarter play? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper debate the pitching draft strategy that actually wins 2026 fantasy baseball leagues—and they don't all agree.With pitcher IL days skyrocketing (15,000+ days missed in 2024) and starters averaging just 5.19 innings per outing, the old "pocket aces" strategy is getting flipped on its head. The guys hash out whether you need one elite arm or four mid-tier

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01:10:51

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Hitters

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2026/02/10

How do you build a championship-caliber offense in your 2026 fantasy baseball draft? Joe Bond, A.J. Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the hitter draft strategy you need to dominate, covering core philosophy, positional scarcity, category targets, and roster construction mistakes to avoid. In this comprehensive strategy episode, we tackle the biggest questions drafters face: Is shortstop really that deep? Which hitting categories are hardest to recover? Should you lock in elite SS/OF early or

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00:35:07

2026 Fantasy Baseball Offseason Losers: Bregman,...

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2026/02/02

2026 FANTASY BASEBALL DRAFTS ARE WON IN THE OFFSEASON. In this episode, we break down the BIGGEST free agency signings and trades to identify the true LOSERS and exactly how these offseason moves change your 2026 fantasy baseball draft board in a typical 12‑team redraft league. Get actionable draft strategy, not just ta ransaction recap.Joe Bond, A.J. Applegarth, and Corey Pieper host The Fantasy Six Pack Hour (The F6P Hour), digging into who got buried by new competition from offseason trades and

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00:40:49

2026 Fantasy Baseball Offseason Winners: Tucker,...

The Fantasy Six Pack Hour ·

2026/01/30

2026 FANTASY BASEBALL DRAFTS ARE WON IN THE OFFSEASON. In this episode, we break down the BIGGEST free agency signings and trades to identify the true WINNERS and exactly how these offseason moves change your 2026 fantasy baseball draft board in a typical 12‑team redraft league. Get actionable draft strategy, not just transaction recap.Joe Bond, A.J. Applegarth, and Corey Pieper host The Fantasy Six Pack Hour (The F6P Hour), digging into which hitters and pitchers gained real value from offseason

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01:05:22

Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 5 Streamers,...

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2025/12/24

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper reveal the best Week 17 fantasy football top 5 streamers at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF. They also go through the rankings to give you some start-sit decisions so you make the right choice ahead of your Fantasy Football Championships.Join Fantasy Six Pack for full rankings, projections, and DFS or betting advice: fantasysixpack.net/plansUse promo code F6PPODS to save 15%. Follow the hosts: Joe (@F6P_Joe), AJ (@AppleGarthAlgar), Corey (@copieps) Hosted by

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00:39:36

Week 16 Fantasy Football Top 5 Streamers at QB, RB,...

The Fantasy Six Pack Hour ·

2025/12/18

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper reveal the best Week 16 fantasy football top 5 streamers at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF. Get the matchup-based plays that can swing your fantasy week.Join Fantasy Six Pack for full rankings, projections, and DFS or betting advice: fantasysixpack.net/plansUse promo code F6PPODS to save 15%. Follow the hosts: Joe (@F6P_Joe), AJ (@AppleGarthAlgar), Corey (@copieps) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection

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00:31:56

Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Who Should You...

The Fantasy Six Pack Hour ·

2025/12/18

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper spotlight the biggest differences in Joe's Rankings at RB, WR, TE, and QB compared to the Fantasy Pros ECR in Week 16. Get expert rankings and the reasoning behind every player he is high or low on, so you know who to start or sit this week. Join Fantasy Six Pack for full rankings, projections, and DFS/betting advice: fantasysixpack.net/plans use promo code F6PPODS to save 15%! Follow the hosts: Joe (@F6P_Joe), AJ (@AppleGarthAlgar), Corey (@copieps) Hosted

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