
The Fantasy Six Pack Hour
Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth get you prepared for your Fantasy Football and Fantasy Baseball leagues so you can dominate your competition.
Join them as they crack open a beer (or two), share a few laughs, and discuss the hot topics from the week!
Latest episodes

May 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
Fantasy Baseball 2025: MLB Prospects to Stash Before the Call-Up
Looking to stay ahead in your 2025 redraft fantasy baseball league? Joe Bond, Corey Pieper, and guest Dave Whitcomb break down the top MLB prospects who are close to getting called up — including names like Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Jordan Lawlar — and how to handle them in fantasy.
They discuss potential playing time, lineup paths, and which stash-worthy players could pay off soon. Plus, an injury update on stars like Mike Trout, Jazz Chisholm, and Yordan Alvarez, and what it means for your roster.
🎙 Special Guest: Dave Whitcomb (@DWTheOriginal) – Fantasy Six Pack Contributor
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May 2, 2025 • 28min
Fantasy Baseball Heat Check - News Roundup and Bullpen Updates
Part 3 is your weekly News Roundup featuring key injury updates, big returns, and bullpen shakeups. From Tyler Glasnow’s shoulder issue to Luis Arraez coming off the IL, we’ve got you covered. Plus, who’s locking down saves in Milwaukee, Cleveland, and San Francisco? Scott Bogman helps you sort through it all.
Topics Covered:
Injury updates: Glasnow, Gilbert, Westburg & more
Return alerts: Arraez, Gonsolin, Giolito
Bullpen watch: Doval vs. Walker, Smith vs. Clase and more.
What it means for your roster
💬 Who’s the toughest IL stash on your roster right now? Let us know!

May 2, 2025 • 23min
Fantasy Baseball Heat Check - Hot and Cold Pitchers
In Part 2, the crew highlights pitchers who are trending in opposite directions. Is Taj Bradley turning a corner? Can Freddy Peralta stay consistent? What should we make of Merrill Kelly and Tomoyuki Sugano right now? Scott Bogman joins to help break down what matters and what’s just noise.
Topics Covered:
Taj Bradley’s recent struggles
Freddy Peralta analysis
Merrill Kelly expectations
The Tomoyuki Sugano question
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May 2, 2025 • 30min
Fantasy Baseball Heat Check - Hot and Cold Hitters
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 struggles
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dylan Crews watch
Buy low or stay away?
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Apr 25, 2025 • 11min
Week 4 News Roundup - Strider, Grayson Rodriguez, Nick Kurtz and More
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 2 for player analysis from Reddit submissions!

Apr 25, 2025 • 31min
Fantasy Baseball Real or Fake Reddit-Sourced Players – Mervis, Nootbaar, Ruiz and More
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 break down the latest fantasy injury news and call-up reactions!

Apr 24, 2025 • 47min
Fantasy Baseball Hot Starts – Real or Fake? Ben Rice, Torkelson & Hunter Brown
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✅ Early-season fantasy strategy tips
Don’t miss Part 2 for Reddit-sourced player breakdowns and more!Subscribe for weekly fantasy advice, waiver tips, and trade targets to keep your squad competitive all season long.

Apr 18, 2025 • 35min
Reddit Submissions – Hold or Drop? + Week 3 News Roundup – Strider, Acuna & More
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 Hold or Drop✅ Week 3 news roundup, including injury updates✅ In-depth analysis of trending players – time to panic?
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Apr 18, 2025 • 34min
Fantasy Baseball Hold or Drop – Nola, Morton, Casas & More – Time to Panic?
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 advice for your roster management
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Apr 18, 2025 • 33min
Fantasy Baseball Hold or Drop? Struggling Players – Time to Panic?
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.
✅ Struggling players to watch✅ Time to panic or stay patient?✅ Expert analysis to guide your early-season decisions
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