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Aaron Judge is dealing with a nagging right rib bone bruise affecting his shoulder swing mechanics and causing a major power outage. Joe Bond breaks down the latest impact on your roster alongside our weekly Trade Targets segment and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Garrett Crochet avoids structural damage but lands on the shelf with a low-grade lat strain while Josh Hader returns from the 60-day IL. Corey Seager and Jasson Dominguez are taking major steps forward as both outfielders clear hurdles to launch their official rehab assignments. Spencer Steer and Willy Adames headline our metric studs with elite expected slugging metrics showing massive multi-hit potential. Conversely, Rafael Devers and Jordan Walker land firmly as duds due to elevated groundball rates and declining hard-hit percentages. We analyze the underlying data pointing to Brent Rooker as an elite buy-low target while assessing reasons to sell high on Spencer Arrighetti before his ERA regresses. Joe outlines exactly how to navigate these fluctuating market values to maximize your roster depth. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elly De La Cruz lands on the injured list with a right hamstring strain that sidelines him for up to four weeks. Corey Pieper breaks down massive injury updates, crucial bullpen tier shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical wire is completely flooded as the Reds officially recall top infielder Edwin Arroyo to replace their injured superstar, Zach Neto gets scratched with sudden whiplash, Dylan Crews remains sidelined by an ongoing hand issue, and Josh Naylor exits early with painful back spasms. Fantasy managers can look for Gleyber Torres to potentially return to action today. Statcast data signals immediate warnings for Griffin Jax after an explosive six-earned-run meltdown driven by an alarming drop in his splitter location, while Jacob DeGrom showed vintage dominance through five frames with an elite 38% whiff rate that proves his underlying stuff remains completely unaltered by past injury absences. For the Bullpen Report, we sort out late-inning volatility across the major leagues, spotlighting Trevor Megill in Milwaukee, Ryan Helsley ramping back up in Baltimore, Jacob Latz in Texas, and Will Vest securing the most recent save opportunity for Detroit. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elly De La Cruz is undergoing an urgent Monday morning MRI after exiting early with right hamstring tightness. Corey Pieper analyzes the massive fallout from weekend injury news, key Statcast trends, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical updates are altering the fantasy landscape as Munetaka Murakami is sidelined for up to six weeks with a severe hamstring injury, Eury Perez suffers an eight-week gracilis strain, and both Casey Mize and Bailey Ober hit the shelf. Fantasy managers get a breath of fresh air as Logan Webb and Jung Hoo Lee return from the injured list. Statcast data signals a massive buying opportunity for Shota Imanaga despite coughing up three home runs, as his underlying vertical approach angle remains elite. Conversely, look under the hood of Bailey Ober’s horrific twelve-hit shellacking, where a sudden velocity dip preceded his immediate move to the injured list with elbow inflammation. For the Waiver Wire, we map out priority additions available in most shallow configurations, highlighting deep-league stashes like Jake Bauers, Carson Benge, Curtis Mead, Tatsuya Imai, Kai-Wei Teng, and Troy Melton. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Teoscar Hernandez is headed to the injured list with a severe left hamstring strain that sidelines him for several weeks. Corey Pieper details the breaking injury landscapes, unexpected roster shakeups, the daily Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury ledger is absolutely overflowing as Kenley Jansen lands on the IL with pelvic inflammation, Steven Kwan hits the bereavement list, and the Texas Rangers officially place Andrew McCutchen on release waivers. On the positive side of health, top pitching prospect Jared Jones returns to the mound for Pittsburgh today. Statcast metrics reveal immense optimism for Paul Skenes after an elite 10-strikeout outing despite a deceptive surface loss, while underlying barrel metrics suggest Nathan Eovaldi is on thin ice following an ugly five-earned-run implosion characterized by an alarming drop in his zone control. For the Pitching Planner, we surgically break down the streaming potential for Robbie Ray pitching at Coors Field, Brayan Bello working directly behind an opener, and high-upside weekend spots for Troy Melton and Tatsuya Imai. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it officially time to rage drop Tanner Bibee after another blowout, or do the metrics suggest a major bounce-back is coming? Episode Summary Joe Bond and AJ Applegarth break down the top waiver wire adds, brutal drops, and key rankings movers for Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The crew details why pitchers like Shota Imanaga and Nolan McLean are sliding down the rankings, and explains why struggling stars like Bo Bichette represent key buy-low opportunities rather than panic drops. Week 10 Fantasy Baseball Advanced Analytics & Strategic Breakdown The fantasy baseball landscape is shifting rapidly as we head into Week 10, requiring managers to separate raw surface statistics from true predictive indicators. The focal point of this week's analysis centers on Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee, whose disastrous outing against the Washington Nationals exposed massive vulnerabilities. Surrendering seven earned runs and an astounding five home runs over just three innings of work on Memorial Day sent shockwaves through fantasy rosters. Looking into his broader trajectory, a disturbing multi-year pattern emerges. Bibee's surface ERA has progressively climbed from 2.98 to 3.47, then to 4.24, and now sits at 4.57 for the season. Coupled with a 4.16 SIERA and a strikeout rate dropping below one punchout per inning, Bibee can no longer be viewed as an un-droppable asset. His underlying numbers indicate he has transitioned into a volatile, matchup-dependent option rather than a reliable rotation anchor. Pitching volatility dominates the landscape this week, highlighted by prominent rankings fallers Shota Imanaga and Nolan McLean. While some fantasy managers might react with panic to their downward slide in the rankings, it is crucial to analyze the shift structurally rather than assuming true skill regression. Shota Imanaga's dip reflects an expected correction after an incredibly hot stretch, making it an adjustment based on stabilizing underlying metrics. Meanwhile, Nolan McLean's slide serves as a reminder of how quickly pitching depth charts and small-sample performance can fluctuate in standard rankings models. Separating these structural rankings adjustments from complete profile collapses is what allows sharp managers to maximize their pitching rotations while others panic-drop viable assets. Conversely, the advanced data reveals lucrative buy-low windows for targets experiencing acute misfortune. Oakland Athletics slugger Brent Rooker stands out as a prime trade target despite a freezing cold spell that dragged his batting average down to .189 with a 52:17 strikeout-to-walk ratio. While his standard Savant page flashes concerning blue metrics, Rooker boasts a consistent multi-year track record of crossing the 30-home-run threshold. In an era where league-wide batting averages are depressed, maintaining a true 30-homer profile provides massive utility, making him an ideal target while his marke

Cole Ragans paused his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow stiffness, a crushing blow for fantasy managers expecting the Royals ace back soon. Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury updates, today's top analytical stock risers, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, Dylan Cease is progressing by playing catch, Tarik Skubal faced live hitters as he nears a return from elbow surgery, and Logan Webb is locked in to rejoin the Giants rotation this Friday at Coors Field. Meanwhile, Logan Henderson was forced to the IL with a back strain, and Griffin Jax is considered day-to-day. In Studs and Duds, Mookie Betts and Michael Harris put up premium Statcast metrics, while Spencer Torkelson and Ty France continue to crater your luxury offensive categories. For the Drops of the Week segment, we break down why it is officially time to cut bait on Matt McLain and Trevor Rogers, assessing the exact underlying metrics that make them droppable assets. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Houston Astros had three pitchers combine to throw the first no-hitter of the season. Does it mean you can now trust Tatsuya Imai? Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Bullpen Report segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, the White Sox designated Jarred Kelenic for assignment to pave the way for Nishida, while the Blue Jays officially placed ace Dylan Cease on the 15-day IL with a hamstring strain and hold Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out with elbow soreness. Meanwhile, Cole Ragans has been shut down for 2-3 days. In studs and duds, Jacob Misiorowski put on a masterclass by striking out 12 over seven frames, and Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run for the second consecutive day. Conversely, Tanner Bibee got completely annihilated for seven earned runs while surrendering an egregious five home runs. For the Bullpen Report, we sort through a chaotic closing landscape across the league, analyzing the shifting high-leverage roles for Gregory Soto in Pittsburgh, Nate Pearson in Houston, and the continuous save rotation of Jeff Hoffman and Louis Varland in Toronto. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reid Detmers put together an absolute masterclass by striking out 14 batters, making him a mandatory waiver wire target. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, Dylan Cease was pulled early and faces an MRI for left hamstring discomfort, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left with an elbow contusion after a hit-by-pitch, and Max Muncy remains sidelined. Plus, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Edward Cabrera land on the IL. TSN In studs and duds, Gavin Williams dominated with 11 strikeouts over eight frames, while elite arms Shota Imanaga and Robbie Ray completely imploded to wreck fantasy ratios across the board this weekend. For the Waiver Wire, we analyze priority targets available in most leagues, highlighting Samuel Basallo, Casey Schmitt, Jake Bauers, Seth Lugo, and a resurgent Reid Detmers. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it time to panic on Jackson Merrill after a brutal slide in the rankings, or is this the ultimate window to buy low on a superstar like Freddie Freeman? We are breaking down the critical fantasy baseball waiver wire moves and rankings shifts you need to make right now. From the data behind Travis Bazzana's rise to the metrics causing concern for Fernando Tatis Jr., we have the analytical edge to keep you ahead of your league. On this episode of The F6P Hour, AJ, Joe, and Corey discuss the absolute must-add talents and the toxic trends forcing managers into difficult roster choices. The crew evaluates the actual panic meter for sliding superstars and uncovers under-the-radar waiver wire targets to salvage your offensive depth. They also explore the optimal windows to buy low on struggling high-end studs before their market price rockets back up. The Gunnar Henderson Slide: Why the elite shortstop is tumbling down Joe's rankings and whether the underlying Statcast metrics hint at a quick turnaround. Prospects on the Move: Deep dives into Travis Bazzana, Carson Benge, and high-upside arms like Jacob Misiorowski and Trey Yesavage. Premium Buy-Low Windows: Why underperforming elite assets like Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado are screaming trade targets right now according to Corey. Waiver Wire Realities: Navigating a messy injury week and identifying if J.T. Ginn or Gabriel Moreno can save your roster depth. As the fantasy baseball calendar hits Week 9, savvy managers must separate noise from actual signal. A primary example is the red-hot surge of Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday. While he might not have the volume to fully qualify for standard Statcast leaderboards yet, adjusting the parameters to a 50 at-bat minimum reveals an elite expected slugging percentage of .579, ranking him comfortably inside the top 10 league-wide. Combined with a robust 14% barrel rate and an expected batting average north of .300, Bleday is a priority addition across all formats, especially given the hitter-friendly environment of Great American Ball Park. Conversely, the evaluation of veterans like Alec Bohm requires a balanced perspective. Bohm has been a stabilizer over an 11-game hitting streak, flashing an empty average that boosts standard categories but masks his historical profile as a secondary power source. While he remains a highly usable asset across corner infield positions, his fantasy value leans heavily on counting stats in a potent Philadelphia offense rather than underlying Statcast metrics suggesting an imminent home run explosion. Meanwhile, the catcher landscape has drastically thinned due to structural injuries to primary tier options, vaulting Gabriel Moreno back into relevant consideration as a high-floor, volume-based streaming plug-in despite capped ceiling metrics. On the flip

Braxton Ashcraft was absolutely dominant against the Cardinals, cementing himself as the must-add pitching target on waiver wires. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Unfortunately, we will be without Robby Snelling for the rest of this season and perhaps all of next season with Tommy John surgery. It looked like another injury for Ronald Acuna Jr., but that may have just been a scare. In studs and duds, Cade Cavalli matched Ashcraft with a brilliant nine-strikeout performance and Michael Harris crushed two home runs, while veteran ace Sandy Alcantara got completely shelled for six earned runs in a miserable outing. For the Pitching Planner, we break down the upcoming schedules for Landen Roupp, Bubba Chandler, and Cole Ragans to help you target the right arms for your weekend matchups. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Got it, Boss. The bad info from the first run is cleared out, and we are locked onto the clean slate. Based on the current data, Jackson Merrill's back injury while leaping at the wall to rob Shohei Ohtani’s first-pitch home run on Wednesday night is driving massive search intent across the fantasy community right now. Here is your optimized, high-CTR metadata pack for today's episode. OUTPUT 1 — EPISODE TITLE First Cup Fantasy Baseball: May 21 – Panic on Jackson Merrill? + Rankings Movers OUTPUT 2 — EPISODE DESCRIPTION Jackson Merrill left Wednesday's game early with an apparent back injury after hitting the wall hard, leaving fantasy managers holding their breath. On this episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball, Joe Bond reacts to the latest high-profile injury scares, breaks down the biggest rest-of-season ranking shifts, and delivers a lock for today's FanDuel Bet of the Day. News & Injuries Jackson Merrill gets testing done on his back following a collision at the wall, while Brandon Nimmo exits early after aggravating a lingering hamstring issue. Meanwhile, Edward Cabrera leaves his start due to a blister, J.P. Crawford takes reps at third base, and Chase Dollander faces a multi-week shutdown. Studs & Duds Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Randy Arozarena light up the box score while prospect arms Trey Yesavage and Shane Baz show why the hype is real. On the flip side, Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz, and Aaron Nola post empty lines for fantasy managers. Rankings Risers/Fallers Travis Bazzana and Carson Benge surge up the rest-of-season boards after tearing through opposing pitching. Conversely, slumping superstars Gunnar Henderson and Fernando Tatis Jr. experience a drop in the latest analytical rankings update. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dylan Crews is officially back in the majors with Washington, forcing fantasy managers to weigh if he is worth a potential add. Joe Bond breaks down the fantasy impact of the latest roster shuffles, daily Buy/Sell/Drops, and a Chris Sale FanDuel Bet of the Day. The Nationals shake up their roster by bringing Dylan Crews back to the big leagues, while teammate James Wood steals the show with an inside-the-park grand slam. Meanwhile, Ryan Jeffers is slated to miss 6-to-8 weeks with a severe strain, and the Astros place Lance McCullers Jr. back on the IL. Jackson Holliday slides down to seventh in his season debut, while Gerrit Cole and Corbin Burnes lock in key weekend pitching milestones. Bo Bichette, Freddie Freeman, and Travis Bazzana lead a stacked group of daily studs. On the flip side, Christian Yelich and prospect Jac Caglianone land firmly in the dud column after frustrating performances at the dish. In this week's trading window, we look to buy low on elite talent like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Brandon Nimmo while cashing out high on Bryson Stott. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dylan Crews is officially getting recalled by the Nationals. Does that make him an immediate, high-priority addition in all leagues? Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Bullpen Report segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, MacKenzie Gore exited early with left lat tightness, Corey Seager lands on the 10-day IL with a back injury, and Kyle Teel suffers an LCL sprain setback. Conversely, a massive wave of reinforcements arrives as Jackson Holliday, Jeremy Pena, and Ronald Acuna Jr. have all been activated. In studs and duds, Michael King and Yoshinobu Yamamoto went toe-to-toe in a spectacular pitching duel, while Shota Imanaga and Robbie Ray got absolutely blasted, combining for 17 earned runs allowed. For the Bullpen Report, we dive into shifting closing situations, checking in on the committee structures for the White Sox and Yankees, alongside Luis Garcia securing the latest save for Minnesota. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roki Sasaki completely dismantled opposing hitters over seven stellar innings, solidifying himself as a priority waiver wire target. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, a catastrophic weekend of news headlines Edwin Diaz being linked to a major cockfighting controversy, Blake Snell requiring surgery for loose bodies in his elbow, Clay Holmes fracturing his fibula, and Jordan Westburg undergoing season-ending Tommy John surgery. In studs and duds, Cristopher Sanchez spun a 13-strikeout masterpiece while Jameson Taillon and Logan Gilbert got absolutely shelled, combining to allow 10 home runs and 15 earned runs to anchor a brutal weekend for elite pitching. For the Waiver Wire, we analyze high-impact targets you need to stash immediately, featuring AJ Ewing, Casey Schmitt, Carson Benge, Roki Sasaki, and Cade Cavalli. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trade for dominant starter Chase Burns immediately before his elite underlying metrics price you completely out of the market. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. On the injury front, Chase Dollander is undergoing an MRI for right arm tightness, Christian Yelich faces a crucial Friday evaluation for a potential IL stint, and Logan Webb hopes to return from his knee injury in 10 days. In studs and duds, Chase Burns racked up 7 strikeouts in a scoreless gem, while Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jarren Duran headline a rough slate of cold bats failing to produce for fantasy managers this week. For the Pitching Planner, we map out the top priority starting pitching streams, high-upside weekend matchups, and bullpen arms you need to target to lock down your ratios. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it time to pull the plug on Luis Castillo? The F6P crew debates the brutal "Rage Drop" of the week and why superstar names like Gunnar Henderson are causing a unique triple-threat paradox in fantasy circles. On this episode of The Fantasy Six Pack Hour, AJ Applegarth, Joe Bond, and Corey Pieper break down the Week 7 landscape using advanced metrics to separate the outliers from the legitimate shifts in value. In this episode, we discuss: The Gunnar Henderson Paradox: Why AJ considers him a "homer" drop while Corey views him as a premier buy-low target due to his 30-home run pace despite a sub-.200 average. Statcast Risers: How Matt Olson and Byron Buxton are overcoming cold starts to climb back into elite ranking territory. The "Rage Drop" Reality: Why Luis Castillo is being cut after a performance defined by high pitch counts and a lack of consistent results. Buy Low/Sell High: Why Brandon Nimmo’s underlying metrics make him a must-acquire target, and why Randy Arozarena’s shift to a high ground-ball rate is a massive red flag. Inside the Analysis: Week 7 Deep Dive The Week 7 landscape is defined by "superstar struggles." The crew dives into the perplexing case of Fernando Tatis Jr., who maintains an elite hard-hit rate but is suffering from a 2-degree launch angle, causing him to pound contact directly into the dirt. This lack of "lift" is a recurring theme for several early-round picks who are currently underperforming their expected stats. On the pitching side, the show explores the surge of Michael McGreevy and Cameron Schlittler. While McGreevy has been dominant for the Cardinals, Joe warns that maintaining his current ERA may be difficult depending on upcoming matchups. Meanwhile, Corey makes a strong case for Jesus Luzardo as a top-15 pitcher profile that is currently being undervalued because of a low left-on-base percentage rather than a lack of "stuff". Finally, the Riley Greene and Robbie Ray "Sell High" windows are examined. With Greene sporting an unsustainable .552 BABIP over the last month, the crew agrees that cashing in on his current .325 average is the optimal move before regression hits. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:02:08 Brandon Marsh (OF, PHI) 0:05:40 Heliot Ramos (OF, SF) 0:08:23 Brayan Rocchio (2B/SS, CLE) 0:10:00 Ezequiel Duran (IF/OF, TEX) 0:12:20 Michael McGreevy (SP, STL) 0:15:23 Dylan Lee (RP, ATL) 0:18:10 Luis Castillo (SP, SEA) - Rage Drop 0:23:30 Steven Kwan (OF, CLE) 0:27:00 Corey Seager (SS, TEX) 0:30:00 Gunnar Henderson (SS, BAL) - AJ's Take 0:33:01 Gunnar Henderson MVP Odds 0:34:45 Byr

Fernando Tatis Jr. is sliding in the rankings and Cal Raleigh is being watched closely after exiting Wednesday's game with a right side injury that could land him on the IL. Joe Bond has the full picture on today's First Cup Fantasy Baseball, including the FanDuel Bet of the Day: Buxton 3+ R+H+RBI vs. MIA at +150. On the studs side, Mickey Moniak, Byron Buxton, Nick Kurtz, Daylen Lile, Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease, and Shohei Ohtani all had standout days. On the duds side, Matt Wallner, Spencer Torkelson, Bryce Eldridge, Gunnar Henderson all struggled. Today's rotating segment is Rankings Risers and Fallers. Rising: Michael Harris II, Matt Olson, Byron Buxton, Cameron Schlittler, Chase Burns, Devin Williams, and Kyle Bradish. Falling: Fernando Tatis Jr., Ketel Marte, George Springer, Geraldo Perdomo, Gunnar Henderson, Eury Perez, Trevor Rogers, and Sandy Alcantara. On the injury and news front: Cal Raleigh was removed from Wednesday's game with a right side injury and an IL stint is possible, the Mets placed Francisco Alvarez on the IL with a meniscus tear, the Twins are recalling Zebby Matthews, the Orioles placed Dylan Beavers on the IL, Jacob Misiorowski left his game with quad cramps, Juan Soto exited early Wednesday, the Marlins placed Robby Snelling on the IL with a UCL sprain, Ronald Acuna is not returning this week, Pete Fairbanks returned from the IL, and Garrett Crochet has a bullpen session on tap. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Skenes went 8 innings with 10 strikeouts Tuesday, and Bailey Ober threw a Maddux — a complete game under 100 pitches — making it a big night for pitching. Joe Bond has the full recap on today's First Cup Fantasy Baseball, including the FanDuel Bet of the Day: Yankees (Fried) -1.5 vs. Orioles (Bradish) at -108. On the studs side, Daylen Lile, Luis Garcia Jr., and Eric Haase each went deep twice, while Ezequiel Duran and Randy Arozarena also stood out. On the duds side, Yamamoto, Jeffrey Springs, Trevor Rodgers, Joc Pederson, Rafael Devers, Munetaka Murakami, and Cam Smith all had ones to forget. Today's rotating segment is Drops, with Joe looking at Steven Kwan, Ryan Walker, Luis Castillo, and Christian Walker, plus a watch list featuring Matt Chapman and Ramon Laureano. On the injury and news front: A.J. Ewing shined in his MLB debut, Bolte was called up for the Athletics but did not play, Chandler Simpson was held out of Tuesday's lineup, Ronald Acuna is unlikely to return Wednesday, the Yankees are placing José Caballero on the IL and recalling Anthony Volpe, Christian Yelich was activated from the injured list, Quinn Priester is cleared to resume his rehab assignment, Eugenio Suarez is resuming hitting, Willson Contreras was not in Tuesday's lineup, and Sean Murphy is out with a finger fracture. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Gausman allowed six earned runs on ten hits in 4.2 innings, and Gunnar Henderson is hitting .205 with no home runs or steals since April 28, making them the two biggest dud stories on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the Bullpen Report today, Corey covers the Angels closer situation with Kirby Yates back but Ryan Zeferjahn looking like the guy, the Baltimore setup with Rico Garcia in the eighth and A. Nunez picking up saves, and how Bryan Baker and Paul Sewald have been performing. Studs on the day include Ryan Weathers going 6.1 innings with nine strikeouts, Mike Soroka dealing for 6.1 innings, and Ben Rice going 2-for-4 with a homer. On the injury and news front, Nathan Eovaldi was scratched Monday with a tight side, Ryan Helsley is still not cleared to throw with a hoped return by end of May, Addison Barger is back on the IL, and Henry Bolte and AJ Ewing are being called up. Mookie Betts is back from injury, Eric Lauer was DFA'd with Yariel Rodriguez recalled, and Chandler Simpson left his game early. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Marlins -1.5 at +159 with Eury Perez vs. Bailey Ober. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob Misiorowski threw five of the fastest pitches by a starting pitcher in the Statcast era, hitting 103.6 mph with 41 pitches above 100, and went six innings with 11 strikeouts, making him the most talked-about arm on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the Waiver Wire today, Corey covers Logan Henderson (35%), Jacob Latz (31%), Janson Junk (27%), Ezequiel Duran (21%), Carlos Cortes (21%), and Ryan Waldschmidt (10%) as the top targets. Studs this weekend included Luke Raley going 2-for-5 with two homers and seven RBI on Friday, Ernie Clement going 5-for-5 on Saturday, and Jose Soriano dealing for 7.2 innings with one earned run. On the dud side, Cal Raleigh is 0-for-32, Jesus Luzardo allowed six earned in three innings, and Justin Wrobleski gave up seven earned in 8.2 innings. Cole Ragans is on the IL with elbow impingement, Tyler Glasnow is on the IL with lower back spasms with Blake Snell activated in his place, Logan Webb has knee bursitis, and Taj Bradley is out with pectoral muscle inflammation. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Mariners -1.5. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tarik Skubal has a 4-6 week timeline after elbow surgery yesterday, and Roman Anthony is heading to the IL with a wrist injury, making today's injury news the lead story on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the Pitching Planner today, Corey has Tatsuya Imai as the two-start play, Carmen Mlodzinski and Jose Soriano as starts, and Noah Schultz as a sit. JT Ginn went eight innings with eight strikeouts, Michael King and Shota Imanaga both dealt with one earned run or fewer, and the Athletics hit four home runs on the night from Langeliers, Rooker, Wilson, and Gelof. On the dud side, Andrew Painter allowed eight earned runs in 3.2 innings, Seth Lugo got tagged for four earned with four walks, and MacKenzie Gore gave up five earned in 5.1. Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones have been called up, Carlos Estevez has a rotator cuff strain, Cade Povich left his start early with a forearm issue, and Rhett Lowder has an MRI incoming. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Yankees and Brewers under 7 runs at +100 with Fried vs. Misiorowski. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler Glasnow is pitching like an absolute ace, but his history of back issues and a current workload of 140 projected innings make him the ultimate sell-high candidate. Joe and Corey debate whether to flip him now for a slow-starting superstar before the inevitable injury risk catches up to his elite surface stats. The waiver wire is filled with multi-positional assets this week, including Casey Schmidt, Brooks Lee, and Andrew Vaughn. The guys also look at Brice Matthews, Bryson Stott, and pitchers Payton Tolle and Max Meyer, though they question if these arms are being overlooked in too many leagues. Agustin Ramirez is officially this week's rage drop after being sent down to Triple-A to work on his defense. Other drops discussed include Jung Hoo Lee, Tanner Bibee, and Emmet Sheehan, with the hosts noting that Sheehan's increased home run rate and hard contact make him someone else's problem. Rankings risers are led by Brandon Marsh, Jordan Walker, and Mickey Moniak, while Jack Perkins is surging as the potential new lockdown closer for the Athletics. Fallers include Rafael Devers, Luis Robert Jr., Joe Ryan, Spencer Strider, and Bubba Chandler, who is struggling significantly with his command. In the trade market, Corey Seager and Logan Webb stand out as premier buy-low targets despite their slow starts. Eury Perez remains an upside play, while Oneil Cruz and Justin Wrobleski join Glasnow as players to move now while their value is peaking. The Fantasy Six Pack Hour drops every week on The F6P Hour feed. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler Glasnow left his start after just one inning with back tightness, and Cole Ragens was pulled after 3 IP with a 3 mph velo drop and left tricep/elbow soreness. Both situations are worth monitoring closely heading into the weekend, and Joe Bond has the fantasy fallout on today's episode. Joe runs through the Rankings Risers and Fallers, with Brandon Marsh, Jordan Walker, Mickey Moniak, and Jack Perkins trending up, while Zach Neto, Luis Robert Jr., Joe Ryan, Spencer Strider, and Bubba Chandler are trending down. Rafael Devers shows up on both sides of the ledger. On Studs and Duds, Andy Pages, Marcus Semien, Rafael Devers, Andrew Vaughn, Jack Flaherty, Bryan Woo, Paul Skenes, and Shane McClanahan stood out, while Munetaka Murakami, Bryce Eldridge, Teoscar Hernandez, and Gunnar Henderson had rough outings. Today's FanDuel Bet of the Day features Nico Hoerner at 2+ Hits, Runs, and RBI at -160, or the longer shot at 3+ for +140. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce Harper heads the stud list on today's First Cup Fantasy Baseball, joined by a surprisingly deep group that includes Liam Hicks, Pete Alonso, Wilyer Abreu, Josh Naylor, Raisel Iglesias, Peter Lambert, Rico Garcia, and Brayan Bello. Joe Bond runs through today's Trade Targets segment, flagging Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ketel Marte as buy-low names while flagging Justin Wrobleski and Max Muncy as potential sell candidates. On the duds side: Jarren Duran, Carter Jensen, Sal Stewart, Sandy Alcantara, Jacob deGrom, Elmer Rodriguez, Framber Valdez, Logan Webb, and Gavin Williams all get called out. Notable news to know: Carlos Correa was scratched with an ankle injury, Framber Valdez was tossed from Tuesday's game, Emilio Pagan was carted off the field, the Marlins designated Chris Paddack for assignment, the Padres placed Jake Cronenworth on the IL, and the Rockies agreed to a minor league deal with Jordan Romano. Joe's FanDuel Bet of the Day is Bryan Woo over 4.5 strikeouts at -146, with a bonus play on Padres/Giants over 9.5 runs at +140. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tarik Skubal has loose bodies in his elbow and will require surgery, making him the biggest and most painful fantasy story on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the Bullpen Report today, Corey covers the Philadelphia closer situation and the expected activation of Jhoan Duran. Plus, a quick rundown of the other murky situations around the league. Studs on the day include Jarren Duran going 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI, Payton Tolle dealing for seven innings with eight strikeouts, and Jackson Chourio going 4-for-4. On the dud side, Shane Baz allowed five earned runs with five walks, Jose Soriano got tagged for five earned on eight hits, and both Steven Kwan and Daulton Varsho went 0-for-4. Jordan Westburg has been shut down from throwing and is being reevaluated, and Roman Anthony is also in the news today. Yesterday's FanDuel Bet of the Day — Yankees -1.5 at +106 — cashed. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ronald Acuna Jr. is heading to the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury, and that's the biggest roster-shaking story on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball with host Corey Pieper. On the waiver wire today, Corey covers Andrew Vaughn (34%), Max Meyer (28%), Logan Henderson (19%), Nick Gonzales (13%), and Connor Prielipp (12%) as the top targets to pick up. Studs this weekend included Emerson Hancock's 14-strikeout gem, Max Meyer going seven innings with one hit, Cody Bellinger going 4-for-4 with two homers, and William Contreras putting up back-to-back four-hit games. On the dud side, Rhett Lowder, Zac Gallen, Chase Dollander, and Bryan Woo all had ugly outings. The injury list is long this week — Ryan Helsley has elbow inflammation, Ranger Suarez left his start early with a hamstring issue, Joe Ryan left after one batter with elbow discomfort, Ronny Mauricio is out 6-8 weeks with a fractured thumb, and Ryan Pepiot is done for the year with hip surgery. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Yankees -1.5 at +106 with Schlitter vs. Baz. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Skenes lands in the dud column on today's First Cup Fantasy Baseball, while Logan Webb, Cristopher Sanchez, and Bailey Ober all earn studs recognition. Host Joe Bond runs through his Two-Start Pitchers and Weekend Planner segment to help you set your roster heading into the weekend. On the Two-Start/Weekend Planner, Cade Cavalli and Tyler Glasnow both get the start nod, while Bubba Chandler and Nick Martinez are questionable. Jack Flaherty is a sit, and Aaron Nola and Chase Dollander are streaming options. In studs and duds, Kyle Schwarber, Adley Rutschman, MJ Melendez, and Spencer Steer join Webb, Sanchez, and Ober as studs. On the dud side, Samuel Basallo, Hunter Goodman, Vinnie Pasquantino, Lance McCullers Jr., and Kevin Gausman join Skenes. On the injury and news front, Brandon Woodruff was removed with diminished velo, Tyler Soderstrom missed a second straight day, and Jeffrey Springs was removed with a hip injury but is expected to make his next start. Nick Kurtz walked for a 19th straight game, now just three away from tying the all-time record held by Roy Cullenbine in 1947. Today's FanDuel Bet of the Day is Zack Wheeler over 7 strikeouts vs. Miami at +102. Wheeler threw 84 pitches last game with 6 Ks in 5 innings, and figures to push into the 6th against Miami with a higher pitch count. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munetaka Murakami is the biggest sell high of the fantasy baseball season so far, and Joe Bond and Corey Pieper both agree you should be moving him right now for legitimate top-tier talent before the league figures out how to pitch to him. On the waiver wire add side, AJ Applegarth and Joe run through Nolan Arenado, Cole Young, Moises Ballesteros, JR Ritchie, Chase Dollander, Foster Griffin, and Spencer Arrighetti. AJ was skeptical on Arenado while Joe and Corey are riding the hot bat, and Dollander gets the strongest endorsement of the group despite sitting at just 46% rostership. Jarren Duran is the rage drop of the week, with Joe keeping him for now but benching him in every league — Corey and Joe went deep on why he simply cannot be started right now despite the massive upside. Also on the drop list: Luis Castillo, Giancarlo Stanton, and Eugenio Suarez. Rankings risers this week include Mike Trout, Randy Arozarena, Josh Jung, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Bryan Baker, and Louie Varland. Falling down the board: Jarren Duran, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Rafael Devers, Devin Williams, Aaron Nola, Salvador Perez, and Logan Gilbert. Corey leads the buy low and sell high segment. Buy low targets are Ketel Marte, Freddie Freeman, and Matthew Boyd — all three have strong underlying numbers that do not match their surface stats. The sell highs are JJ Wetherholt, Mickey Moniak, and Murakami, with Joe and Corey both making the case that Murakami hype is at its peak and you can flip him for serious value right now. The Fantasy Six Pack Hour drops every week on The F6P Hour feed. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Trout is on the move in the rankings, and Joe Bond has the full breakdown of who is rising and who is falling in today's Rankings Movers segment. On the risers side, Trout leads the way alongside Randy Arozarena, Josh Jung, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Bryan Baker, and Louie Varland. Falling include Jarren Duran, Salvador Perez, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Rafael Devers, Logan Gilbert, Devin Williams, Jeff Hoffman, and Aaron Nola. Luis Robert Jr. is heading for an MRI with the IL looking likely, Jasson Dominguez left yesterday's game with a left elbow contusion, and Javier Baez is on the IL with a right ankle sprain with Wenceel Perez taking over in CF. Joe also runs through today's studs and duds. On the stud side: Hunter Goodman, Juan Soto, Nolan Arenado, Lawrence Butler, Taj Bradley, and Calvin Faucher. Duds include Daylen Lile, Sandy Alcantara, JR Ritchie, and Brayan Bello. The FanDuel Bet of the Day: Christopher Sanchez 7+ K at +108 and Elly De La Cruz to hit a home run at +290. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bobby Witt Jr. and Julio Rodriguez headlined today's studs, while Walker Buehler and Chad Patrick struggled on the mound. Joe Bond runs through today's Drop candidates, including Jordan Romano, Marcus Semien, and Andrew Abbott, plus a look at who might be on the chopping block soon. Joe also has a FanDuel Bet of the Day on Christopher Sanchez to hit 7+ strikeouts at +108 against San Francisco. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ranger Suarez was filthy on Monday, going eight innings with one hit, one walk, and ten strikeouts, making him the stud of the day on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Corey Pieper also covers Luis Castillo getting tagged for seven earned runs, Giancarlo Stanton heading to the IL, and Manny Machado and Pete Fairbanks both exiting with injuries. Today's rotating segment is the Bullpen Report, with Corey looking at Jake Latz in Texas and the Dennis Santana situation in Pittsburgh after a brutal four-run outing. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Angels and White Sox under 7.5 at +100. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chase Dollander went seven innings without allowing a run while striking out seven this weekend, and Corey Pieper has him on the waiver wire targets list on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball. The full Studs and Duds covers a loaded weekend including Kyle Harrison's 12-K outing, Cole Ragans dealing, and Bryan Woo allowing four home runs in three innings, plus news on Roman Anthony returning from back issues and Alex Cora getting fired. Today's rotating segment is the Waiver Wire, with Corey targeting Josh Jung, Moises Ballesteros, Spencer Arrighetti, and Dollander as the top adds. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Cubs -1.5 at +146. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Francisco Lindor heading to the IL is the biggest fantasy story of the day, shaking up one of the most rostered shortstop slots in the game on today's episode of First Cup Baseball. Host Corey Pieper breaks down the full Studs & Duds, including Mickey Moniak's two-homer game, Seiya Suzuki homering in three straight, and a rough outing from Cristopher Sanchez who surrendered twelve hits. T oday's rotating segment has Corey evaluating emerging arms Trey Yesavage, Walbert Urena, and Joey Cantillo as streaming options worth targeting. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Nationals vs. White Sox over 9.5 at +100 with Miles Mikolas and his 9.15 ERA taking the ball. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Francisco Lindor was removed from last night's game with a calf strain and will get imaging done, with Ronny Mauricio potentially getting the call-up if Lindor hits the IL. Joe Bond also recaps the Mets finally snapping their 12-game losing streak, with Juan Soto back from the IL and Luke Weaver picking up the save over a struggling Devin Williams. Today's rotating segment covers the latest rankings risers and fallers, with names like Ben Rice, Shota Imanaga, and Chase Dollander on the rise while Bo Bichette, Cole Ragans, and Sandy Alcantara slide. Plus, Joe has the FanDuel Bet of the Day: Padres/Rockies Over 11.5 runs at +106. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Francisco Lindor headlines today's Buy Low/Sell High segment as Joe Bond breaks down which studs are worth buying and which hot hitters to sell before they cool off. With bad news on the Holiday and Langford injury fronts plus closer chaos around Iglesias, there's plenty to navigate in your lineup. Catch the FanDuel Bet of the Day and more on today's episode. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net: rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Edwin Diaz is heading to the IL for three months with loose bodies in his right elbow, making him the most impactful fantasy story on today's episode of First Cup Baseball. Host Corey Pieper breaks down the full Studs & Duds including Isaac Paredes going deep twice and another home run from Max Muncy, plus a growing injury list that also includes Sonny Gray, Brendan Donovan, and Mick Abel. Today's rotating segment is the Bullpen Report, with Corey sorting through the closer situations in Toronto and Washington in the wake of the latest IL carnage. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Reds -1.5. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Corbin Carroll's injury headlines a loaded news cycle on today's episode of First Cup Baseball, coming on the heels of a brutal weekend for pitching that saw Crochet, Ragans, Springs, and Ryne Nelson all get shelled. Host Corey Pieper breaks down the full Studs & Duds, including Austin Riley's two-homer Friday, Ben Rice's four-game home run streak, and Jose Soriano's continued dominance, plus a wave of IL moves hitting Jhoan Duran, Jorge Polanco, and Daniel Palencia. Today's rotating segment covers Drops and the Waiver Wire, with Corey targeting adds like Jake Bauers and Mick Abel while recommending cuts on Brandon Pfaadt and Alec Bohm. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day to complete your Monday slate. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Parker Messick delivered one of the best pitching lines of the young season with eight innings of two-hit ball and nine strikeouts, making him the standout performer on today's episode of First Cup Baseball. Host Corey Pieper also breaks down Landen Roupp's gem against Chase Burns, Max Fried's rough outing in Atlanta, and a full Studs & Duds rundown featuring Nick Kurtz and Chase Dollander. Today's rotating segment covers Two-Start Pitchers, with Corey evaluating streamers and must-starts including Reid Detmers, Noah Schultz, Emerson Hancock, and Emmett Sheehan. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Braves vs. Phillies over 9.5 runs. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 3 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season brings clarity and chaos. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down waiver wire must-adds, AJ's legendary rage drops, rankings risers and fallers, and the buy-low/sell-high trade windows you need to exploit before your league catches on. AJ handles waiver wire strategy with adds like Jorge Soler, Angel Martinez, Dalton Varsho, and Mick Abel, plus his epic Jordan Romano rage drop after back-to-back disasters. Joe updates rankings with Jeffrey Springs and Taj Bradley surging while Pete Crow-Armstrong and Edwin Diaz slide. Corey reveals trade targets, including buying Kyle Bradish at rock bottom and selling Mike Trout's hot start before the inevitable injury. From closer chaos to prospect busts to sell-high windows on Christian Walker's perfect schedule, the guys give you the edge with stats and actionable moves for Week 3. Rankings and tools at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Code: F6PPODS saves 15%) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spencer Arrighetti turns in a phenomenal season debut as Joe Bond breaks down today's studs, including Yordan Alvarez, Mike Trout, and Elly De La Cruz, alongside some notable duds in James Wood and Bobby Witt Jr. Joe runs through the Rankings Movers, bumping Sal Stewart and Mick Abel up while sliding Pete Crow-Armstrong, Wyatt Langford, and Edwin Diaz down. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day: William Contreras 2+ hits, runs, or RBI at -140 — and Joe's Elly pick from yesterday cashed at +120. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JJ Wetherholt goes deep twice and CJ Abrams homers as Joe Bond breaks down today's studs and duds, plus Nick Pivetta heads to the IL with elbow inflammation and Ryan Pepiot suffers a setback. Joe runs through the Drop List, flagging Brandon Pfaadt's move to the bullpen and Bryan Abreu's shaky hold on the closer job. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day: Elly De La Cruz over 1.5 total bases at +120. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Garret Crochet imploded in historic fashion, surrendering ten earned runs on nine hits in just 1.2 innings, making him the most urgent fantasy story on today's episode of First Cup Baseball. Host Corey Pieper also breaks down a massive offensive Monday headlined by Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Nolan Arenado all going deep twice, plus injury news on Jeremy Pena, Ryan Mountcastle, and Tatsuya Imai that will reshape rosters across the board. Today's rotating segment is the Bullpen Report, with Corey sorting through closer situations in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Oakland, and New York. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day — Jordan Walker at +360 to hit a home run, with eight already on the season including one in three straight games. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Wood has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball, riding a seven-game hitting streak with four home runs, eleven RBI, and two steals, making him the centerpiece of today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Host Corey Pieper also breaks down a loaded weekend of Studs & Duds — including massive performances from Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe, and Brice Turang — alongside a wave of injury news hitting Adley Rutschman, Royce Lewis, George Springer, and more. Today's rotating segment covers Drops and the Waiver Wire, with Corey targeting adds like Colt Keith, Noah Schultz, and Justin Crawford while identifying who to cut loose. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day to round out your Monday. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 2 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season and it's time to separate signal from noise. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down waiver wire must-adds, rage drops, rankings risers and fallers, and the buy-low/sell-high trade windows you need to exploit right now. AJ handles waiver wire adds and drops - TJ Rumfield playing every day for Colorado, Grant Holmes stacking quality starts for Atlanta, and why it's time to cut bait on Joey Wiemer and maybe even Wyatt Langford (AJ already rage-dropped him). Joe updates rankings with Yordan Alvarez rising after crushing it, Sal Stewart proving he should've been the sleeper pick, and Jarren Duran/Matt McLain falling hard. Corey reveals trade targets, including buying Josh Naylor at rock bottom and selling Jordan Walker's hot start before it's too late. From first base chaos to closer committees to prospect busts, the guys give you the edge with stats and actionable moves for Week 2. Rankings and tools at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Code: F6PPODS saves 15%) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-6 with a home run, four RBI, and two stolen bases, headlining a loaded Studs & Duds on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Host Corey Pieper also breaks down a pair of pitching duels in New York featuring dominant outings from Ryan Weathers and Jeffrey Springs, plus injury news on Brent Rooker, Jorge Polanco, and Hunter Goodman that could impact your roster decisions heading into the weekend. The rotating segment covers Two-Start Pitchers and the Weekend Planner, with Corey sorting the must-starts from the streamers across a full weekend slate. Plus, don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day with the Reds -1.5 behind Chase Burns against Jack Kochanowicz. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sal Stewart homers, drives in two, and steals a base in a massive fantasy day, and Joe Bond breaks down where he's moving in the weekly rankings alongside other big movers like Jordan Walker, Konnor Griffin, and Dylan Cease. Joe also covers the latest studs and duds from last night's action, including Shohei Ohtani's continued mound dominance and Framber Valdez getting roughed up. Injury updates on Cole Ragans, Jacob deGrom, and Zach Eflin are also on the docket, plus Joe drops his FanDuel Bet of the Day on the Royals run total. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dalton Rushing went 4-for-4 with two home runs and three runs scored, making him the stud of the day on today's episode of First Cup Fantasy Baseball. Host Corey Pieper breaks down the full Studs & Duds, including a dominant eight-inning performance from Jose Soriano and a rough outing from Brayan Bello, plus a Juan Soto injury update that fantasy managers cannot afford to miss. Corey also runs through the Tuesday Bullpen Report, spotlighting closer situations in St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Arizona. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day recap covering the Det/Min over and the Atlanta Braves run line. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fantasy Six Pack Hour, presented by FanDuel is here for Week 2 of the 2026 MLB season, bringing you early breakouts and busts. AJ Applegarth and Corey Pieper separate real signals from noise, revealing which hot starts to trust (Yordan Alvarez, Shea Langeliers, Kevin Gausman), which cold starts to buy low on (Bo Bichette, Julio Rodriguez), and the waiver wire adds winning leagues right now. The guys break down players into three tiers: genuinely great starts with sustainable metrics, fine starts quietly building toward breakouts, and bad starts where the underlying stats reveal panic or opportunity. From Yordan's monster power surge and Sandy Alcantara's return-to-form to Griffin Jax's early struggles and whether to sell high on Liam Hicks, AJ and Corey give you the in-season edge separating winners from losers. Off to great starts (buy or hold): Yordan Alvarez: Elite power surge - is this his 50-HR breakout season? Shea Langeliers: Early-season pop behind the plate - real or mirage? Liam Hicks: Sleeper catcher lighting up - sell high or ride it? Kevin Gausman: Vintage ace form returning - time to trade for him? Sandy Alcantara: Post-injury dominance - can you trust it? Joey Wiemer: Deep league power/speed flyer paying off early Off to fine starts (under-the-radar targets): Brice Turang: Quietly building value - sneaky waiver add? Drake Baldwin: Rookie catcher intrigue - dynasty stash or redraft play? Nico Hoerner: Contact machine heating up - buy low window closing Chris Sánchez: Ace-level stuff through two starts - Cy Young dark horse? Cam Schlittler: Who? And why he matters in 15-teamers Off to bad starts (panic, patience, or pounce?): Josh Naylor: Early slump - hold or fade? Brent Rooker: Cold bat after hot spring - buy low or avoid? Marcell Ozuna: Veteran struggling - is this the decline? Bo Bichette: Ice-cold start - best buy-low target in baseball? Julio Rodriguez: Slow April strikes again - when does he heat up? Marcus Semien: Aging or just variance? Trade window open Griffin Jax: Blown saves piling up - drop or hold in saves leagues? Nathan Eovaldi: Early struggles - streaming option or avoid? Whether you're chasing a playoff spot or protecting your lead, these Week 2 moves give you the edge. AJ and Corey cut through the noise with stats, context, and actionable advice for redraft, dynasty, and DFS formats. Rankings and cheat sheets at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Code: F6PPODS saves 15%) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Skubal's worst outing ever (5 ER in 0.2 IP), Griffin Jax blows a save, and Jackson Cheerio hits the IL on Opening Day. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper react live to MLB's Opening Day 2026 chaos, revealing which performances are real and which are noise you should ignore. The guys break down the biggest Opening Day surprises including O'Neal Cruz's defensive disaster costing Skubal runs, Jeremy Peña sitting despite hitting a homer yesterday, and whether Matt Wallner facing lefties signals everyday playing time. Plus: waiver wire must-adds (Jordan Romano, Ryan Staneck, Jake Bauers), lineup changes that matter (Sal Stewart locked at 1B, Jarren Durán DHing vs lefties), and bold season predictions. Opening Day overreactions: Paul Skubal disaster: 37 pitches, 2 outs, 5 ER (but O'Neal Cruz errors cost him) Jackson Cheerio to IL (2-4 weeks, fractured hand from WBC hit-by-pitch) Griffin Jax blows save, Garrett Cleavinger gets lit up in TB closer chaos Nick Pivetta shelled by Tigers (6 ER in 3 IP) - panic or patience? Waiver wire targets: Jordan Romano (slam dunk add with USA on IL) Ryan Staneck (Cardinals closer, got first save) Jake Bauers (filling in for Cheerio, went deep today) Joey Wiemer (5x5 deep league flyer - former 34 HR/30 SB guy in minors) Key lineup notes: Sal Stewart locked at 1B for Reds (Spencer Steer to LF vs lefties only) Jeremy Peña healthy but sat after homer - go trade for him NOW Matt Wallner faced lefty, drew 2 walks (35-HR upside if everyday) Jarren Durán DHing vs lefties (Joe's bust pick looking wrong already) Bold predictions: AL MVP: Bobby Witt Jr (Corey), Julio Rodriguez (Joe), José Ramírez (AJ) NL MVP: Shohei Ohtani (Joe - "literally no way to beat him"), Bryce Harper (AJ) AL Cy Young: Garrett Crochet (Corey/Joe), Paul Skubal (AJ - "he'll bounce back") NL Cy Young: Chris Sánchez (Corey - "every bit as good as Skubal"), Skubal again (AJ) AL Champ: Yankees (Joe), Blue Jays (AJ/Corey) World Series: Dodgers over Blue Jays (Corey - "Captain Chalk"), Phillies over Red Sox (AJ) Plus: Why the Rays lineup around Junior Cameaux is a disaster, Houston's infield puzzle when Peña returns, and Corey's "ride or die" trash league picks already paying off. Rankings and cheat sheets at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Code: F6PPODS saves 15%) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who fills the Braves' DH slot with Jurickson Profar suspended all season? Is José Ramírez's shoulder injury a real concern? Can Nick Kurtz maintain his 50-homer pace from last year? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper answer one critical fantasy question for every MLB team heading into 2026 drafts. The guys debate FanDuel props on Tarik Skubal (224.5 K over/under) and Bryan Woo (179.5 K), dissect injury concerns (Francisco Lindor's and Corbin Carroll's hamate bone injury, Zach Neto's wrist), and reveal which rosters are fantasy wastelands (Cardinals pitching staff, White Sox/Rockies everything). Plus: sleeper picks across all 30 teams including Marcelo Mayer's 15/15 upside, Jordan Beck as a forgotten 20/20 option, and why Luis Arraez might be a top-15 second baseman. Biggest debates: Lindor's hamate bone: When are you comfortable drafting him? (AJ says Round 3. Joe Say Round 2) José Ramírez shoulder injury: Drops him below Skubal? (Joe says yes if drafting today) Nick Kurtz 50-homer projection: Corey says "basically Pete Alonso" with .235 avg risk Cardinals rotation: Is there a single draftable pitcher? (AJ asks "Is Adam Wainwright still playing?") Royals platooning Jac Caglianone: Real threat or just talk? Key injury updates: Profar suspended (full season) - Who benefits in Atlanta? Lindor's hamate bone - Power sap concern vs. quick return timeline José Ramírez shoulder - Should you drop him out of top 6? Seiya Suzuki PCL strain - Start the year on IL? FanDuel props breakdown: Skubal 224.5 K: Corey takes UNDER (injury risk), Joe's projections say OVER Bryan Woo 179.5 K: Joe takes OVER, AJ takes UNDER (injury history) Plus: Why the White Sox are trash league gold, Andrew Painter as a "generational talent" according to AJ, and Corey's "ride or die" Chase Burns shares across five leagues. Rankings and cheat sheets at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Code: F6PPODS saves 15%) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.