

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!
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Mar 14, 2025 • 16min
2025 Fantasy Baseball Injuries and ADP Fallout: Buy the Dip or Pass?
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:Big News (03:27)
Bobby Witt Jr. – Hit by pitch scare
Gerrit Cole – Tommy John surgery update
Francisco Álvarez – Out 6-8 weeks
Are you buying ADP dips for injured players? (09:44)
George Kirby
Grayson Rodriguez
Spencer Steer
Rafael Devers
Francisco Álvarez
Gunnar Henderson
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 34min
2025 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Must-Know Picks and Strategies
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 busts who could make or break your season
Winning draft strategies to build a championship team
Live reactions and expert takes on every selection
Latest MLB injury updates: Grayson Rodriguez (triceps), Junior Caminero (back), Christian Walker (oblique), and Luis Gil (out at least three months).
Mock draft breakdown:
Rounds 1-3: Early-round targets and elite picks
Rounds 4-9: Value selections, breakouts, and trends
Rounds 10-12: Late-round sleepers and upside plays
Recap and takeaways from the full mock draft
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#FantasyBaseball #MLB #FantasyBaseball2025 #MockDraft #MLBFantasy #BaseballDraft #FantasyBaseballStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 27, 2025 • 45min
2025 Fantasy Baseball Busts: Jacob deGrom & Oneil Cruz Among Risky Picks
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
Shortstop: Trea Turner, Ezequiel Tovar
Outfield: Oneil Cruz, Wyatt Langford
Pitchers: Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom
Don’t let these potential busts ruin your draft—find out who to fade! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 27, 2025 • 34min
2025 Fantasy Baseball Busts: Why William Contreras and Matt Olson Are Risky Picks
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: Matt Olson, Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Second Base: Matt McLain, Marcus Semien
Find out why these players could underperform, hurt your team, and sink your championship hopes. Tune in to avoid costly draft-day mistakes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 21, 2025 • 29min
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2025: Undervalued SS, OF and Pitcher to Draft
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!
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🔥 Shortstop🔥 Outfield🔥 Pitchers
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Feb 21, 2025 • 38min
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2025: Undervalued C, 1B, 2B and 3B to Draft
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, including Frankie Montas’ injury, John Means’ deal with Cleveland, and Justin Turner joining the Cubs.
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⚾ MLB News & Updates🔥 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers🏆 Draft Tips & Strategies – Throughout the Episode
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Feb 14, 2025 • 44min
Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Pitching, Relief Roles & Draft-Day Tiebreakers
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 the clock.
🔹 Topics Covered in This Episode:
Should you draft pitching early or wait?
The best strategy for relief pitchers
How to break ties between similar players
Final draft-day tips
👥 Special Guest: Rudy Gamble – Expert in MLB, NFL & NBA projections. Follow him @rudygamble.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 35min
Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Best Draft Slots, Risk vs. Reward & Prospect Picks
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 balanced roster.
🔹 Topics Covered in This Episode:
Which draft slot gives you the best advantage?
Safe players vs. high-upside players
When to draft top prospects who may not start the season
👥 Special Guest: Rudy Gamble – Expert in MLB, NFL & NBA projections. Follow him @rudygamble.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 35min
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: How to Prepare for Draft Day
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: How to Prepare for Draft Day
Want to dominate your 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft? We’ve got expert strategies to help you stay ahead. Joe Bond and Corey Pieper break down key offseason transactions and share essential draft preparation tips. Plus, special guest Rudy Gamble from RazzBall joins the discussion to provide his expert insights.
🔹 Topics Covered in This Episode:
Alex Bregman signs with the Red Sox
Nick Pivetta joins the Padres
Kenley Jansen heads to the Angels
How to prepare for your Fantasy Baseball draft
👥 Special Guest: Rudy Gamble – Expert in MLB, NFL & NBA projections. Follow him @rudygamble.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 37min
Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2025: Bubba Chandler, Chase Dollander, Andrew Painter & More
Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2025: Bubba Chandler, Chase Dollander, Andrew Painter & More
In this episode of The F6P Hour, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Rich Sayre break down the top MLB prospects set to make a significant impact on Fantasy Baseball in 2025. Special guest Chris Blessing, Director of Prospect Analysis for BaseballHQ, joins the show to provide his expert insights on some of the most exciting young players to watch.
Among the prospects discussed are:
Bubba Chandler
Chase Dollander
Noah Schultz
Andrew Painter
Jackson Jobe
Whether you're preparing for your Fantasy Baseball draft or just want to stay updated on the future stars of MLB, this episode has everything you need to know. Don't miss out on expert analysis that could give you the edge for the 2025 Fantasy season!
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