

The Fantasy Six Pack Hour
Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth
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!
Join them as they crack open a beer (or two), share a few laughs, and discuss the hot topics from the week!
Episodes
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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 53min
Breaking Down Our 2025 Midseason Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Who’s Rising and Who’s Falling?
As the 2025 MLB season heats up, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper complete and analyze a midseason fantasy baseball mock draft. They dig into updated player values, waiver wire steals, and rest-of-season strategies to help you win your league.
You’ll also get the latest on key injuries—including Bryce Harper, Cole Ragans, and Corbin Burnes—and hear which call-ups could make an impact down the stretch.
In this episode:
Full midseason mock draft analysis
Biggest surprises, busts & breakout picks
Sleeper targets to stash now
Injury updates & waiver wire moves
Updated rankings & strategic advice
Perfect for redraft restarts, dynasty shake-ups, or weekly lineup edges.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 17min
Fantasy Baseball News Round Up – Yordan Alvarez, Pablo Lopez Injuries, Callups and More
Joe, AJ, and Corey react to all the latest fantasy baseball news including injuries, demotions, prospect call-ups, and player updates. Find out how real-life moves are affecting fantasy rosters across the league.
Covered in this episode:
Injury updates: Corbin Burnes, Alex Bregman, Michael King, and more
MLB prospect call-ups: Marcelo Mayer, Jac Caglianone, Mick Abel
Demotions and activations that shift fantasy value
Immediate takeaways for deep and competitive leagues
This is Part 3 of our full stat leaders breakdown. Be sure to check out Part 1 (Hitters) and Part 2 (Pitchers) in your feed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 6, 2025 • 30min
Top 5 Pitchers in Fantasy Baseball – Breakouts or Mirage?
Joe, AJ, and Corey evaluate the top 5 fantasy pitchers in wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP to determine who can keep it going and who’s primed for regression. Don't let surface stats fool you—this is a deep dive into sustainability.
Covered in this episode:
Leaders in Wins, Saves, Ks, ERA, WHIP
Who’s dominating for real and who’s skating by on luck
Regression candidates based on advanced data
How to manage risky arms vs. bankable ones
This is Part 2 of our full stat leaders breakdown. Check out Part 1 (Hitters) and Part 3 (News & Injury Roundup) in your feed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 6, 2025 • 38min
Top 5 Hitters in Fantasy Baseball – Who’s Legit and Who’s Not?
Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper analyze the top 5 fantasy hitters in every major stat category—runs, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, and batting average. Find out which performances are sustainable and which players are due to regress.
Covered in this episode:
2025 leaders in Runs, HR, RBI, SB, and AVG
Advanced metrics to separate real production from fool’s gold
Players who can keep it up vs. those who may fall off
What it means for your roster decisions going forward
This is Part 1 of our full stat leaders breakdown. Check out Part 2 (Pitchers) and Part 3 (News & Injury Roundup) in your feed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 23, 2025 • 21min
Fantasy Baseball News Round Up – Alvarado Suspension, Acuna Return and more IL Updates
Get caught up on the latest fantasy baseball news and injuries! Joe, AJ, and Corey react to major headlines, including Jose Alvarado’s suspension, Orioles coaching moves, key IL injuries, and new MLB call-ups that could impact your roster.
Topics Covered:🔹 News: Jose Alvarado suspension, Orioles fire Brandon Hyde🔹 Injuries: Aaron Nola, Cole Ragans, Eduardo Rodriguez, Evan Carter & more🔹 Call-Ups: Zebby Matthews, Matt Shaw
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May 23, 2025 • 43min
Fantasy Baseball Sell High Candidates – Trade These Players Before It’s Too Late
Ready to sell high in fantasy baseball? Joe, AJ, and Corey reveal the top players to trade away before they crash in value. We break down red flags, overperforming metrics, and who to target in return.
Players Discussed:🔹 Infielders: Pete Alonso, Dansby Swanson, Javy Baez🔹 Outfielders: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Geraldo Perdomo, Juan Soto🔹 Pitchers: Kodai Senga, Carlos Rodon, Nick Pivetta
💡 Don’t wait—move these players now before your league catches on.
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May 23, 2025 • 34min
Best Fantasy Baseball Buy Low Trade Targets – Hitters & Pitchers to Acquire Now
Looking for fantasy baseball buy low targets? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the best hitters and pitchers to trade for while their value is still low. We dive into advanced stats, trends, and trade strategies to help you steal wins in your league.
Players Discussed:🔹 Infielders: Chase Meidroth, Brandon Lowe, Vlad Guerrero Jr.🔹 Outfielders: Jose Altuve, Luis Robert Jr., Brian Reynolds🔹 Pitchers: Zac Gallen, Cole Ragans, Tanner Bibee
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May 17, 2025 • 13min
Fantasy Baseball News Roundup: Injuries, Rehab Updates & Prospect Call-Ups
In this final segment of the Fantasy Six Pack Hour, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper run through the biggest fantasy baseball news of the week. We cover Ronald Acuña Jr.'s rehab assignment, key injuries across MLB, and the latest prospect call-ups that could impact your roster down the stretch.
We cover:
Ronald Acuña Jr. rehab update
Jake Burger and Tobias Myers return
Jace Jung sent to Triple-A
IL news: Bryce Miller, Andres Gimenez, Jake Fraley, Roki Sasaki & more
Notable prospect call-ups: Evan Carter, Jordan Lawlar, Moises Ballesteros, Dalton Rushing
Stay informed with the latest injury updates, roster moves, and fantasy-relevant promotions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 17, 2025 • 35min
Fantasy Baseball Drop Decisions: Reddit Candidates Analyzed
In part two of this week’s Fantasy Six Pack Hour, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper react to drop candidates making the rounds on Reddit. From slumping stars like Jose Altuve and Aaron Nola to struggling closers such as Ryan Walker, we break down whether these players deserve a second chance—or belong on the waiver wire.
Players discussed include:Adley Rutschman, Tyler Soderstrom, Jose Altuve, Bryson Stott, Mark Vientos, Max Muncy, Trevor Story, Taylor Ward, Jasson Dominguez, Aaron Nola, Zac Gallen, Jack Flaherty, Jackson Jobe, Bowden Francis, Shane Baz, Ryan Walker, Kenley Jansen, Trevor Megill, Raisel Iglesias
Subscribe for weekly strategy talk, rankings, waiver advice, and more to keep your roster sharp all season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 17, 2025 • 52min
Time to Drop These Big-Name Fantasy Baseball Stars?
Is it time to let go of your struggling stars? In this episode of the Fantasy Six Pack Hour, hosts Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the most frustrating underperformers of the 2025 season. From early-round hitters to high-upside arms, we tackle the tough drop decisions that could define your fantasy season.
Key players discussed:
Ozzie Albies, Anthony Santander, Bryan Reynolds, Brenton Doyle, Matt McLain, Marcus Semien, Salvador Perez, Christian Walker, Dylan Crews, Sandy Alcantara
We cover:
2025 underperformers: who to drop, who to hold
Buy-low vs. drop debates
Waiver wire tips and trade outlooks
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