The Fantasy Six Pack Hour

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, Corey Pieper, and special guest Scott Bogman kick things off with a deep dive into hitters who are heating up and those who are ice-cold. Should you ride Wilyer Abreu’s early breakout? Is it time to worry about George Springer? And what’s the outlook for prospects like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dylan Crews? Topics Covered: Wilyer Abreu’s power surge George Springer’s early s...

To close the episode, the team hits the week’s biggest headlines that fantasy managers need to know. 🔹 Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) 🔹 Spencer Strider (hamstring) 🔹 Nick Kurtz and Agustin Ramirez called up 🔹 Christopher Sanchez (forearm soreness) Get the fantasy implications, replacement options, and long-term impact on your roster. Be sure to check out Part 1 for the latest hot starts and Part...

In Part 2, the guys react to a massive list of players submitted by Reddit users – from deep-league stashes to former studs now on the bubble. Names discussed include: Matt Mervis, Kris Bubic, Jose Soriano, Keibert Ruiz, Dustin May, Lars Nootbaar, and many more. ✅ Honest, quick-hit analysis ✅ Dynasty and redraft context ✅ Advice tailored to all league depths Stick around for Part 3 where we bre...

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the biggest question in fantasy baseball this week — which hot starts are legit and which are destined to fall apart? They cover trending hitters and pitchers like Ben Rice, Spencer Torkelson, Hunter Brown, and more to help you make smart moves in redraft, dynasty, or keeper leagues. ✅ Player-by-player analysis ✅ Key stat trends and red flags...

In Part 3 of this week's F6P Hour, Joe, AJ, and Corey take a look at players submitted by Reddit users for Hold or Drop analysis. They also cover the Week 3 news roundup, including updates on Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuna Jr., and other key injuries. Is it time to panic, or is it just early-season noise? Stay tuned for the latest fantasy baseball news and trends. ✅ Reddit-submitted players for Ho...

In Part 2 of this week's F6P Hour, Joe, AJ, and Corey dive deeper into struggling players like Aaron Nola, Charlie Morton, and Triston Casas. Should you panic, or is there still hope for them to turn it around? They give you the inside scoop to make smarter roster decisions and stay competitive this season. ✅ More struggling players to hold or drop ✅ Time to panic or stay patient? ✅ Expert advi...

The MLB season is underway, and fantasy baseball managers are already faced with tough decisions. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down early-season players who are struggling and need your attention. Is it time to panic, or should you stay patient with underperforming players like Alec Bohm, Spencer Steer and Tanner Houck? They help you decide who to hold and who to drop. ✅ Strugg...

The MLB season is underway and fantasy baseball rosters are already getting shaken up! Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, Corey Pieper, and special guest Jason Martinez (FanGraphs, RosterResource) break down the biggest lineup changes across the league and what they mean for your fantasy teams. ✅ Early season risers and fallers ✅ Surprise call-ups, role shifts, and platoons ✅ Closer situations and bullpe...

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper close out the show with the latest news making waves in fantasy baseball, including the potential impact of MLB’s new “torpedo bats.” They also discuss how injuries and roster moves are shaking up fantasy lineups, including: – Jurickson Profar’s suspension – Reynaldo López landing on the IL – Colton Cowser’s fractured thumb – David Bednar’s demotion to Tri...

Who’s turning heads early in the 2025 fantasy baseball season — and can they keep it going? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper are joined by Dave McDonald to break down some of the most notable early-season risers. They evaluate what’s fueling the strong starts for players like Jordan Walker, Fernando Tatis Jr., Wilyer Abreu, Kyle Tucker, Victor Scott II, Oneil Cruz, and more — and discuss...

Not all slow starts are created equal. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper are joined by Dave McDonald to break down some of the most surprising early-season slumps in fantasy baseball. They dig into what’s behind the struggles and share their level of concern for players like Rafael Devers, Francisco Lindor, Matt Olson, Yordan Alvarez, Jake Burger, Jaren Duran, Masyn Winn, Isaac Paredes, Wi...

Baseball is back, and Opening Day delivered plenty of excitement! Joe Bond and Corey Pieper break down the biggest moments, surprising performances, and key takeaways from the first games of the MLB season. Who stood out? Who struggled? And what does it mean moving forward? Injury Updates – 07:23 Opening Day Game Breakdowns Brewers @ Yankees – 09:57 Orioles @ Blue Jays – 13:20 Red Sox @ Rangers –...

As spring training rolls on, position battles and final roster decisions are taking shape, impacting your fantasy baseball strategy. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down key battles, including Curtis Meade’s impressive play, the Red Sox 2B competition, and what Jose Altuve’s potential move to LF means for Houston’s infield. Plus, we dive into closer competitions, the Cardinals' CF...

Spring training performances are shaking up draft boards—should you buy the hype or stay cautious? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the biggest risers and question marks, including Kyle Tucker’s slow start, Elly De La Cruz’s dominance, and Rhys Hoskins’ potential bounce-back. Spring Training Performances Kyle Tucker’s slow start – Concerned? Elly De La Cruz dominating – Should...

Spring training is heating up, and key roster battles are shaping the fantasy baseball landscape. Injuries, surprise performances, and unexpected depth chart shifts could make or break your draft. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper are joined by special guest Jason Martinez of Roster Resource to break it all down. Big News 4:39 Tyler Stephenson – IL (oblique strain) Jon Gray – Shut down (ha...

Injuries, performance concerns, and changing expectations are causing some players to slide down the fantasy baseball draft boards. In this episode, we analyze the biggest ADP fallers, including Brian Reynolds, Ian Happ, Adolis Garcia, Brandon Nimmo, Tyler O'Neal, Michael Toglia, Max Muncy, and Carlos Correa, and discuss whether they’re still worth targeting or if their stock has truly fallen. Top...

As draft season heats up, some players are skyrocketing in ADP—should you buy in or pump the brakes? This episode dives into the biggest ADP risers, including Wyatt Langford, Lawrence Butler, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Roki Sasaki, Gavin Williams, and Clay Holmes. Get the answers from Top-5 Ranker Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, Corey Pieper, and special guest Howard Bender from Fantasy Alarm. Show Br...

Injuries are shaking up fantasy baseball drafts—should you buy the dip or steer clear? This episode dives into the ADP Fallers of injured players, including George Kirby, Grayson Rodriguez, Spencer Steer, Rafael Devers, Francisco Álvarez and Gunnar Henderson. Get the answers from Top-5 Ranker Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, Corey Pieper, and special guest Howard Bender from Fantasy Alarm. Show Breakdown:...

Who should you draft in 2025? Fantasy experts Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down must-know picks, winning strategies, and sleeper targets to help you build a championship team. Special guest Mick Ciallela (Fantrax) joins the show to provide expert insights and real-time draft analysis. In this episode: Round-by-round draft analysis with the best picks at every spot Sleepers and b...

Is Jacob deGrom’s injury risk too much to draft him in 2025? Can O’Neil Cruz live up to expectations? In part two of this series, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper continue their discussion with Joe Orrico from FanGraphs & FantasyPros, breaking down the riskiest third baseman, shortstops, outfielders, and pitchers for 2025. 🚨 Players Discussed: Third Base: Royce Lewis, Jazz Chisholm S...

Are William Contreras and Matt Olson among the biggest fantasy baseball busts for 2025? In part one of this series, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper are joined by special guest Joe Orrico from FanGraphs & FantasyPros to break down the most overhyped and risky players at catcher, first base, and second base. 🚨 Players Discussed: Catchers: William Contreras, Yainer Diaz First Base: Mat...

Who are the best fantasy baseball sleepers at third base, shortstop, outfield, and pitcher for 2025? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper team up with special guest George Bissell from RotoWorld to uncover the most undervalued players at these key positions. Don’t miss out on these hidden gems that could be draft-day steals! Subscribe now for expert analysis, draft strategies, and all the lat...

Looking for the best fantasy baseball sleepers for 2025? In this episode, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper are joined by guest George Bissell from RotoWorld to uncover undervalued players who could be draft-day steals. From breakout hitters to hidden gem pitchers, we break down position-by-position sleepers who can give you a winning edge this season. Plus, we discuss key MLB news, includ...

Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Pitching, Relief Roles & Draft-Day Tiebreakers How should you approach pitching in your fantasy baseball draft? Joe Bond and Corey Pieper, joined by special guest Rudy Gamble from RazzBall, break down the best pitching strategies, relief pitcher approaches, and key player tiebreakers. Plus, they share final draft-day tips to ensure you make the right calls when on...

Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Best Draft Slots, Risk vs. Reward & Prospect Picks Where should you draft from? Should you play it safe or swing for upside? Joe Bond and Corey Pieper, along with special guest Rudy Gamble from RazzBall, discuss key draft strategies to help you make the best picks. They also cover when to draft top-tier prospects who may not start the season and how to build a bala...