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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 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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  • Yesterday · 16 min

    Shohei Ohtani Discomfort & Pitching Planner | Fantasy Baseball First Cup September 4

    Shohei Ohtani’s sudden late-week scratch due to physical discomfort creates immediate concern for fantasy managers entering crucial September matchups. We analyze the ripples of his absence alongside season-ending pitching injuries to Ben Brown and Hunter Dobbins, while outlining the top weekend streaming targets in our Pitching Planner to keep your rotation afloat.

  • Thursday · 1 hr 16 min

    2026 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Must-Draft Sleepers & Q&A

    Joe Bond, Corey Pieper, and AJ Applegarth answer live listener questions to break down 2026 fantasy football draft strategy, backfield disputes, and high-upside sleepers. The crew analyzes Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd, Packers wide receivers, mid-round running back dead zones, and late-round draft targets.

  • Thursday · 26 min

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Surge & Risers | Fantasy Baseball First Cup Sep 03

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exploded for a five-RBI performance to snap out of his slump, while Cal Raleigh's massive power surge creates an urgent shift in rest-of-season catcher rankings. Discover why underlying plate discipline metrics suggest Julio Rodriguez's cold streak requires immediate fantasy benching rather than a panic drop

  • Wednesday · 19 min

    Fernando Tatis 2 HRs & Drop Adley | Fantasy Baseball First Cup Sep 2

    A slate of late-season power surges is overshadowed by a growing list of lingering injuries to marquee names. Joe Bond breaks down whether cold streaks from top draft picks signal an underlying physical wall or if it is finally time to cut bait on Wednesday's drop targets.

  • Tuesday · 19 min

    Luis Robert Claimed by Orioles & Bullpen Report | Fantasy Baseball First Cup September 1

    Luis Robert Jr.'s waiver claim by the Baltimore Orioles brings immediate upside to Charm City's outfield as the calendar flips to September. We analyze his rest-of-season fantasy ceiling alongside an incredible 9-homer explosion by the Cubs and break down crucial late-inning adjustments in our Bullpen Report to protect your saves totals down the stretch.

  • Monday · 30 min

    Pete Crow-Armstrong Surges | Fantasy Baseball First Cup Aug 31

    Pete Crow-Armstrong takes center stage following an explosive performance, proving why his toolsy ceiling makes him a key factor down the stretch. We analyze his rising fantasy value alongside the latest injury updates and highlight top free-agent targets in our Waiver Wire segment to keep your lineup in championship form.

  • August 28 · 1 hr 23 min

    2026 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Complete Strategy & Picks

    Join Joe, Corey, and AJ on The Fantasy Six Pack Hour as they run through an official fantasy football mock draft. They break down early-round wide receiver vs. running back strategies, key mid-round tight end value targets, and optimal quarterback draft timing.

  • August 28 · 18 min

    Walker Jenkins MLB Debut & Pitching Planner | Fantasy Baseball First Cup August 28

    Walker Jenkins' Friday call-up brings elite five-tool potential to Minnesota's lineup just as fantasy managers head into the stretch run. We evaluate the immediate fantasy impact of his MLB debut alongside Roki Sasaki's blister-related IL stint, mapping out the essential weekend streaming arms in our Pitching Planner to keep your rotation categories secured.

  • August 25 · 17 min

    Astros Fire GM Dana Brown & Bullpen Report | Fantasy Baseball First Cup August 25

    The Houston Astros' abrupt decision to fire general manager Dana Brown sends shockwaves through MLB, highlighting front-office urgency right as the fantasy baseball playoffs approach. We break down the fantasy implications of Houston's management shift alongside a wide-reaching wave of bullpen meltdowns and rotation injuries to ensure your pitching staff maintains category advantages.

  • August 21 · 1 hr 15 min

    2026 Fantasy Football Rankings Debate: ECR vs Host Rankings

    Joe Bond, Corey Pieper, and AJ Applegarth debate major player valuation gaps against FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings for the 2026 fantasy football season. The crew clashes over key draft targets and fades, including Tetairoa McMillan, Brock Bowers, Cam Skattebo, and Jaxson Dart.

  • August 21 · 14 min

    Vladdy Clears Protocol & Planner | Fantasy Baseball First Cup August 21

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. clearing concussion protocol restores a cornerstone middle-of-the-order bat to fantasy lineups just in time for the weekend. We break down how to handle Jacob Wilson's season-ending setback and outline the essential weekend streaming targets in our Pitching Planner to maximize your strikeouts and ratios.

  • August 20 · 30 min

    Jacob deGrom Return & Rankings Movers | Fantasy Baseball First Cup Aug 20

    Jacob deGrom makes his high-stakes return against Washington, but shifting workload limits and underlying command metrics reveal whether his fantasy upside is officially back or dangerously volatile. Joe Bond breaks down critical injury news, Thursday's Rankings Movers, and actionable waiver takeaways to keep your roster ahead of the competition.

  • August 18 · 17 min

    Dansby Swanson Oblique & Bullpen | Fantasy Baseball First Cup August 18

    Dansby Swanson’s multi-week oblique strain leaves a major hole at shortstop right as Oneil Cruz returns to restore upper-tier power and speed to fantasy lineups. We analyze the cascading roster effects in Chicago and map out the latest high-leverage shifts in our Bullpen Report to protect your saves totals.

  • August 17 · 31 min

    Joshua Baez Historic 3-HR Debut | Fantasy Baseball First Cup August 17

    Joshua Baez's historic three-home-run debut headlines an explosive weekend, offering immediate fantasy spark while Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s placement on the 7-day concussion IL creates an urgent hole in power lineups. We evaluate the rest-of-season outlook for St. Louis's newest slugger and break down essential waiver adds to navigate the mounting injury list.

  • August 14 · 14 min

    Hunter Greene TJS & Pitching Planner | Fantasy Baseball First Cup August 14

    Hunter Greene’s second Tommy John surgery strips Cincinnati of its foundational arm, triggering a high-stakes reshuffle across fantasy rotations. We analyze the long-term roster fallout alongside Jacob deGrom's triceps fatigue, highlighting the exact weekend streaming targets in our Pitching Planner to safeguard your ratios.

  • August 14 · 1 hr 1 min

    2026 Fantasy Football Sleepers & Late-Round Value League Winners

    AJ Applegarth and Corey Pieper break down their favorite 2026 fantasy football sleepers and target-rich value plays across every position to help you win your drafts. Discover high-upside late-round running backs, wide receivers, quarterbacks, and tight ends set for breakout roles this season

  • August 13 · 24 min

    Freddie Freeman Injury & Ranking Movers | Fantasy Baseball First Cup Aug 13

    While Alex Bregman's explosive three-homer performance demands immediate attention, underlying plate discipline metrics and rotational shifts reveal why a premier star like Gunnar Henderson is tumbling down the rankings. Joe Bond breaks down the critical roster adjustments you need to make right now.

  • August 11 · 20 min

    Jameson Taillon Injury & Bullpen Report | Fantasy Baseball First Cup August 11

    Jameson Taillon’s sudden arm setback and Devin Williams’ shoulder injury create immediate high-leverage chaos across fantasy pitching staffs. We analyze the tactical fallout of Kodai Senga moving into late-inning duties for the Mets and map out the cleanest save opportunities to target on your wire.

  • August 10 · 23 min

    Griffin Jax Elbow IL & Waiver Wire | Fantasy Baseball First Cup August 10

    Griffin Jax’s sudden move to the injured list with right elbow discomfort leaves a high-upside hole in Tampa Bay's rotation right as fantasy managers push toward the playoffs. We evaluate the long-term impact on his fantasy outlook and outline the essential waiver targets needed to keep your pitching ratios intact.

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