The Fantasy Six Pack Hour

Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth
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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 managers, this feed is also home to our spinoff show, First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Consider it your daily scouting report, serving up the latest MLB stats, call-ups, and trends to go with your morning coffee all season long. Hit follow, lock in your rosters, and let's go win a championship.

  1. 3h ago

    First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jul 9: Dylan Cease No-Hitter Bid & Rankings Movers

    Dylan Cease dominated the headlines after striking out 11 batters and carrying a spectacular no-hitter bid deep into the ninth inning. Join Joe Bond as he breaks down the latest stock fluctuations in our weekly Rankings Movers segment and analyzes the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Mitch Keller. The injury landscape grew more complicated as Kyle Harrison is battling elbow soreness, Brandon Woodruff is seeking a second opinion, Willson Contreras left with a foot injury, and Nick Kurtz, Dillon Dingler, and Owen Caissie all exited early while Hunter Goodman sat out again. Top performances from Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tyler O'Neill, Jo Adell, Sal Stewart, Mike Trout, Fernando Tatis Jr., Foster Griffin, Dylan Cease, Shane McClanahan, Michael King, and Jared Jones anchored the day, while Pedro Pages, Eugenio Suarez, Colson Montgomery, Henry Bolte, Jackson Chourio, Paul Goldschmidt, Jeffrey Springs, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Arrighetti, and Chase Burns put up duds. Our weekly movement evaluation features stock up indicators for Ketel Marte, Sal Stewart, Nick Lodolo, and Taj Bradley, while Cody Bellinger, Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes, Landen Roupp, and Freddy Peralta are sliding down rest-of-season tables. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min

  2. 1d ago

    First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jul 8: Konnor Griffin Injury & Drops of the Week

    Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is headed to the injured list for 8-to-10 weeks with a torn finger tendon. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, details the Drops of the Week, and shares the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Injury updates cover Byron Buxton landing on the IL with a hip injury, Ryan Helsley seeking a second opinion, and Oneil Cruz resuming swinging. Pitching standouts include Zack Wheeler fanning 14 and Ian Seymour striking out 12, while Trevor McDonald struggled heavily allowing 8 earned runs. The drop segment focuses on cold bats and arms, analyzing the recent struggles of Paul Goldschmidt, JJ Bleday, and Walker Buehler. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    22 min

  3. 2d ago

    First Cup Fantasy Baseball: July 7: Carlos Rodón Shelved & Cade Cavalli Suspension Reduced

    The New York Yankees rotation took a massive hit as left-hander Carlos Rodón was placed on the injured list with severe elbow inflammation, projecting an absence that will stretch into mid-August. Corey Pieper breaks down a devastating AL East injury timeline, shifting league discipline, crucial backend bullpen targets, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire is hyperactive heading into the All-Star break as Cade Cavalli’s suspension has officially been reduced to 5 games on appeal, allowing him to begin serving his time immediately. Meanwhile, Patrick Sandoval has been fully reinstated from the injured list, and George Springer has returned to the team from family medical leave, though he remained out of the starting lineup in his first game back. Roster managers must track a highly volatile day of performances that featured Tyler Tolbert exploding for a perfect 5-for-5 game with a home run, while modern juggernauts Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson continued their steady power surges, alongside dynamic offensive showings from James Wood, Curtis Mead, CJ Abrams, Jose Caballero, Juan Soto, and Heliot Ramos. On the mound, Cam Schlittler delivered a masterful 8-inning, 8-strikeout gem, Landen Roupp turned in an 8-inning showcase of his own, and Brandon Pfaadt tossed 5 scoreless frames. Conversely, it was a historical implosion for frontline starters: Cristopher Sanchez collapsed for 9 earned runs in just 3.1 innings, Mike Burrows surrendered 10 total runs, and veteran arms Kevin Gausman and Walker Buehler were hammered for a combined 11 earned runs. Offensively, Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Jonathan Aranda bottomed out with matching, empty 0-for-4, 3-strikeout nights. The Bullpen Report provides essential waiver-wire clarity, highlighting Tyler Wells ramping up in Baltimore, Jacob Webb securing the most recent save for the Cubs, and Emilio Pagan making his return to Cincinnati. We also review a rough outing for Raisel Iglesias and why Yankees high-leverage option Luke Weaver needs to be universally owned right now. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    17 min

  4. 6d ago

    First Cup Fantasy Baseball: July 3: Cole Ragans Out 10-12 Months & Suspensions

    The fantasy baseball community received brutal news as Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans underwent a UCL repair surgery that will sideline him for the next 10 to 12 months. Corey Pieper breaks down a devastating injury wave, sweeping league suspensions, a major lineup shakeup in Houston, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. A volatile day on the medical and disciplinary fronts sees Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli hit with 7-game suspensions, while Miles Mikolas receives a 5-game suspension. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros have moved Cristian Javier to the bullpen, Matt McLain is beginning to see reps in center field, and Brandon Nimmo continues to sit out with a lingering shoulder injury. Roster managers must also adjust for Jason Adam landing on the injured list with a shoulder strain, Dustin May getting forced out after just two outs by a dangerous comebacker, and Kenley Jansen curiously being brought into the 7th inning of a blowout loss. On the positive side, dynamic starter Hunter Greene is officially locked in to return to the mound. Daily performance highlights feature a spectacular pitching duel where Jacob Misiorowski racked up ten strikeouts over five dominant frames against Chase Burns. Nathan Eovaldi fanned nine over five innings, Ian Seymour struck out nine across six one-hit frames, and Walbert Urena battled Bryce Miller in a stellar pitching showcase. Offensively, Brandon Marsh and Mickey Moniak triggered heavy production, Jake McCarthy shined as Colorado erupted for 14 runs, and Sal Stewart, Jordan Walker, and Carter Jensen all launched home runs alongside foundational standouts Dalton Rushing and Kyle Tucker. On the negative side, Framber Valdez collapsed for five earned runs with just a single strikeout, Davis Martin struggled heavily through 3.1 frames, Junior Caminero turned in an empty 0-for-5 day, and Roki Sasaki suffered a brutal daily regression. The Pitching Planner segment lays out direct tactical management strategies for the weekend, specifically profiling Logan Gilbert’s upcoming start with Emerson Hancock scheduled to follow him out of the bullpen on Saturday. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    15 min

  5. Jul 2

    RB Dead Zone Strategy, 2026 Mid-Round Targets, Advanced Efficiency Metrics

    Surgically Navigate the 2026 Running Back Dead Zone Are mid-round running backs destroying your fantasy roster, or are you just missing the analytical signals to find the real league-winners? In this episode, The Fantasy Six Pack Hour tackles one of the biggest draft-day puzzles in fantasy sports: navigating the notorious RB Dead Zone in rounds 4 through 7. Joe Bond, A.J. Applegarth, and Corey Pieper look past standard depth charts to reveal the underlying efficiency metrics, market shifts, and strategic blueprints you need to crush your opponents before training camp chaos begins. CRITICAL DRAFT DAY TOOLS Dominate your draft room with the award-winning F6P Draft Cheat Sheet & Rankings. Save 15% with promo code F6PPODS at https://fantasysixpack.net/plans EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - RB Dead Zone Strategy 2:20 - First-Round Target vs. Macro Roster Plan 6:33 - Ideal Total Running Back Roster Target 11:45 - How Scoring Formats Alter Baseline Strategy 15:30 - FanDuel: Rushing Yard Prop Market Angles 22:13 - Defining Parameters of the Round 4-7 Landmines 30:00 - Offense Mediocrity vs. Guaranteed Touches Trap 36:12 - High-Upside Overlooked Traits in Mid-Tier RBs 40:30 - Scouting True Roles Beyond Basic Depth Charts 43:02 - Efficiency Metrics to Prioritize: TPRR & Yards Created 49:10 - Evaluating High-Profile Free Agency & Coaching Shifts 54:15 - Why Mid-Round Rookie RBs Historically Break the Rules 1:01:12 - The 60-Second Clock Backfield Checklist 1:05:38 - Ultimate Mid-Round RB Targets for 2026 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Elite Anchor Mapping: How securing a true workhorse asset in the opening rounds completely dictates your remaining draft capital distribution, and how to comfortably pivot if you punt the position early. The RB Dead Zone Demystified: Why mid-tier running backs historically carry a massive bust rate in this specific range, and whether managers fail due to roster panic or overestimating volume on mediocre offenses. Advanced Analytics Toolkit: The precise underlying data fields like targets per route run, explosive run rates, and yards created required to separate high-upside targets from dangerous traps. Rookie Production Nuance: The historical data evidence detailing why rookie options drafted into ambiguous middle-round situations break the rules and hit at a much higher rate than veterans. Follow the Hosts: AJ: @AppleGarthAlgar Joe: @F6P_Joe Corey: @copieps Get exclusive fantasy football advice, rankings, strategy, and tools all summer long at https://fantasysixpack.net/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 17m

  6. Jul 2

    First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jul 2: Rooker Done & Rankings Movers

    Brent Rooker will undergo season-ending left knee surgery to address cartilage damage, striking a massive blow to managers. Joe Bond breaks down the latest Rankings Movers and analyzes the FanDuel Bet of the Day to keep your roster ahead. Major injury updates hit the league as Will Smith is likely out through the All-Star break, Matt Chapman lands on the injured list with an abdominal strain, Corey Seager returns to the IL with back inflammation, and Ryan Helsley undergoes testing for a sore elbow. Daily studs include huge performances from Dansby Swanson, Michael Conforto, and Taj Bradley, while Paul Skenes, Walker Buehler, and Zack Wheeler highlight a rough day for prominent starting pitchers who finished as duds. Our weekly look at rankings adjustments features Mookie Betts and Caleb Durbin climbing the board as risers, while elite names like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Gerrit Cole face downward adjustments as key fallers. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net - rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min

  7. Jul 1

    First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jul 1: Corey Seager Injured & Trade Targets

    Corey Seager was pulled from the lineup due to back discomfort, while Matt Chapman suffered an abdominal strain. Joe Bond breaks down today's breaking news, highlights the top performances, and analyzes the latest Trade Targets before sharing his FanDuel Bet of the Day. Dean Kremer rejoins the rotation on Wednesday, Connelly Early is dealing with an elbow issue, and Hunter Greene is set for his season debut Saturday. Plus, Liam Hicks returns from the injured list. Bobby Witt Jr., Dansby Swanson, Riley Greene, Fernando Tatis Jr., Yordan Alvarez, Junior Caminero, Jacob deGrom, Kevin Gausman, Justin Wrobleski, Tarik Skubal, Nolan McLean, and Cade Cavalli deliver stud performances, while Max Muncy, Christian Yelich, Henry Bolte, Konnor Griffin, Landen Roupp, Noah Cameron, and Trey Gibson struggle as duds. In today's segment, learn why Brent Rooker and Mookie Betts are prime buy candidates, and discover why it is time to sell high on Caleb Durbin and Griffin Jax. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net - rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    21 min

  8. Jun 30

    First Cup Fantasy Baseball: June 30: Jeremy Pena injured & Bullpen Report

    Top prospect shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer made a stunning major league debut for the Athletics, racking up three hits in his first game. Corey Pieper breaks down high-impact rookie promotions, crucial injury wire shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Roster adjustments are flooding the transaction wire as Tyler Soderstrom, Jacob Wilson, and Jeremy Pena are all headed to the injured list, while Addison Barger is shut down with a stress reaction. On the positive side, Hunter Greene is expected back this week, Tyler Glasnow has resumed throwing, Chase DeLauter is activated off the injured list, and Teoscar Hernandez returns to action while Ryan Ward hits the shelf. Roster managers must also track early game exits for Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Dane Myers following separate outfield collisions. A massive daily performance slate features Casey Mize striking out ten over seven one-hit frames, George Kirby fanning seven across eight strong innings, and Eduardo Rodriguez logging seven sharp frames. Offensively, Brandon Marsh launched two home runs, Endy Rodriguez smashed a grand slam, and Francisco Lindor, Esmerlyn Valdez, Cam Smith, Cole Young, and Heliot Ramos all left the yard, alongside stellar pitching lines from Sean Burke, Shane Baz, Trey Yesavage, Zebby Matthews, and Eric Lauer. On the negative side, Aaron Nola collapsed for seven earned runs in 4.1 innings, Braxton Ashcraft and Ryan Weathers combined to give up ten runs, Christian Walker went hitless, and frontline starters Sandy Alcantara and Gage Jump suffered heavy five-earned-run implosions. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes critical late-inning shifts across the league, tracking David Bednar heading to the paternity leave list, Gregory Soto handling duties for Pittsburgh, Garret Whitlock locking down a save for Boston amid Aroldis Chapman trade rumors, Trevor Megill staying locked in for Milwaukee alongside an eleven-win campaign for Aaron Ashby, Mason Barnett emerging for the Athletics, and a potential closer change for Paul Sewald. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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 managers, this feed is also home to our spinoff show, First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Consider it your daily scouting report, serving up the latest MLB stats, call-ups, and trends to go with your morning coffee all season long. Hit follow, lock in your rosters, and let's go win a championship.

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  • Creator
    Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    511
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth
  • Show Website
    The Fantasy Six Pack Hour

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