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New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field following a terrifying collision with teammate Nolan McLean during Thursday’s game against the Phillies. Corey Pieper breaks down a scary injury update from Citi Field, a slate of key bullpen and rotation activations, the Friday Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire delivered major news as Jared Young suffered a concussion during a jarring collision with pitcher Nolan McLean, though initial CT scans came back negative. On the recovery front, relief ace Devin Williams could be activated from the injured list shortly, while starter Josiah Gray has officially been activated. On the diamond, standout efforts in the studs column featured Mason Montgomery, Kyle Tucker, Drew Rasmussen, Chandler Simpson, Michael King, Jeremy Pena, Yordan Alvarez, Sonny Gray, Lawrence Butler continuing his dominant second-half surge, Aaron Nola dueling Nolan McLean, and Walbert Urena matching up against Taj Bradley. On the flip side, Kyle Harrison, Brady Singer, Jeffrey Springs, Nick Gonzales going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Elly De La Cruz going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Zac Veen going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, and Brandon Nimmo finishing 0-for-4 with three strikeouts all struggled into the duds section. Our Friday Pitching Planner segment evaluates essential weekend starting options to help fantasy managers optimize their rotation strategies and lock down final category leads for the playoffs. 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.

In this week's episode, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper dive into the top Week 2 fantasy football streamers, waiver wire stashes, and positional rankings. The crew analyzes Bryce Young's matchup against Atlanta, Deebo Samuel's scheme-designed usage, and Kaelon Black's standalone value in San Francisco, while evaluating high-intent stash candidates like Antonio Williams and Tre' Harris. Key Topics Covered: QB & Skill Position Streamers: Why Bryce Young, Kaelon Black, Deebo Samuel, T.J. Hockenson, and the 49ers Defense are prime streaming targets for Week 2. FanDuel Betting Lines & Player Props: Over/under player prop bets for Deebo Samuel's receiving market and Kaelon Black's rushing line. Positional Ranking Debates: Usage breakdown on Kenneth Walker vs. Jeremiyah Love, Drake London concerns, and lower outlooks on Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels. Under-the-Radar Stashes: Target share metrics and usage profiles for Tre' Harris, Antonio Williams, Khalif Raymond, and Kendrick Bourne. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - Week 2 Fantasy Football Streamers & Stashes 1:45 - QB Streamer: Bryce Young vs. Falcons Defense 5:45 - RB Streamer: Kaelon Black Handcuff & Standalone Value 10:30 - WR Streamer: Deebo Samuel PPR Usage & Scheme Touches 15:35 - TE Streamer: T.J. Hockenson Target Share Breakdown 21:00 - DEF Streamer: San Francisco 49ers vs. Dolphins 24:14 - FanDuel Props: 49ers vs. Dolphins Betting Lines 33:05 - RB Rankings: Kenneth Walker High Usage vs. Jeremiyah Love 39:45 - WR Rankings: Drake London & Carnell Tate Concerns 44:00 - QB Rankings: Joe Burrow & Jayden Daniels Matchup Lowering 47:55 - TE Rankings: Tucker Kraft Lower vs. George Kittle Bounceback 53:50 - Stash Option 1: Tre' Harris Target Share with Lad Injury 56:23 - Stash Option 2: Antonio Williams Efficiency & Daniels Rapport 58:35 - Stash Option 3: Khalif Raymond Target Share in Chicago 1:00:25 - Stash Option 4: Kendrick Bourne Floor & A-Dot Role Promos & Links: Fantasy Six Pack Membership: fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use promo code F6PPODS for 15% off) Website: fantasysixpack.net Host Social Handles: AJ: @AppleGarthAlgar | Joe: @F6P_Joe | Corey: @copieps 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 striking out over 50% of the time in September and leads a massive list of late-season cuts. Joe Bond breaks down today's top waiver cuts on the Drops segment, reviews recent MLB performance trends, and delivers the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Top headlines include CJ Abrams dealing with neck tightness, Joc Pederson attempting to play through a hand fracture, and Shane Baz exiting after being hit by a comebacker. Additional roster moves feature Pete Fairbanks and Gage Jump landing on the injured list, Trey Yesavage struggling in his rehab outing, Jameson Taillon and Max Meyer shut down for the season, Jesús Luzardo headed to the IL, and Roki Sasaki having his Thursday start pushed back. Daily performance lists spotlight strong outings from Travis Bazzana, Cole Carrigg, Jeremy Pena, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jack Perkins, and Ryan Johnson. On the flip side, struggle listings include Oneil Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Munetaka Murakami, Wilyer Abreu, Cristopher Sanchez, Andre Pallante, and Patrick Sandoval. Today's Drops analysis breaks down whether to move on from high-profile names including Munetaka Murakami, Jose Ramirez, Konnor Griffin, Brandon Nimmo, Gerrit Cole, Sandy Alcantara, Logan Webb, and Foster Griffin. 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.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will undergo season-ending core muscle surgery. Corey Pieper breaks down a devastating injury update for fantasy rosters entering championship season, major activations and prospect call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire was frantic over the weekend as Rafael Devers is ruled out for the remainder of the season due to core muscle surgery, while Byron Buxton and Esmerlyn Valdez hit the injured list. On the news front, top prospects Emmanuel Rodriguez and Brody Hopkins earned major league call-ups, while Yordan Alvarez and Jac Caglianone were kept out of starting lineups. On the recovery side, Nathan Eovaldi, Josh Jung, Shea Langeliers, Ryan O'Hearn, and Willson Contreras all returned from the injured list, while Jesus Luzardo had a start skipped but remains hopeful to pitch later in the week. Daily performance slates featured explosive outputs in the studs column from Cade Cavalli, Ben Rice, Brett Bateman, Seth Lugo, Kyle Tucker, Zac Thornton, Francisco Lindor, Ryan O'Hearn, Pete Alonso, Andre Alvarez, Michael King, Fernando Tatis Jr., Ranger Suarez, Ian Seymour, Ronald Acuna Jr., Tyler Mahle, Bryan Woo, Lawrence Butler, Randy Arozarena, Nolan Arenado, Noah Cameron, Cam Schlittler, Emmet Sheehan, and a dominant Milwaukee offensive explosion powered by Jackson Chourio, Jake Bauers, William Contreras, Brice Turang, and Garrett Mitchell. On the flip side, Max Scherzer, Andrew Abbott, Zach Neto, Nolan McLean, Anthony Molina, Gerrit Cole, Kyle Bradish, Tyler Glasnow, Brandon Pfaadt, Gage Jump, Jacob Lopez, and Brady Singer matching up against Shane Drohan with Kyle Harrison in relief all tumbled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers essential free-agent targets and priority pickups for the fantasy playoffs, featuring Garrett Mitchell (9%), Henry Bolte (39%), Bryce Eldridge (28%), Christian Encarnacion-Strand (10%), Andrew Alvarez (25%), and Hagen Smith (9%). 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.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has officially been placed on the 15-day injured list due to lingering biceps and knee issues. Corey Pieper breaks down a seismic injury wave affecting premier fantasy superstars, top prospect promotions, the Friday Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire delivered major late-week news as Shohei Ohtani hits the injured list alongside Jazz Chisholm Jr., who lands on the IL with a right thumb sprain, and Braxton Ashcraft. Meanwhile, top prospect Josue De Paula earned a big league call-up to Los Angeles, Brandon Marsh is managing a bruised foot, Aaron Judge was kept out of the starting lineup as he builds back to full-game activity, and Shea Langeliers officially began a Triple-A rehab assignment. Daily performance slates featured dominant displays in the studs column from Zack Wheeler, Cristian Javier, Jacob deGrom, Logan Gilbert, Jared Jones, Oneil Cruz, and Nick Martinez dueling Martin Perez. On the other hand, Yordan Alvarez going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and Max Fried failing to pitch deep into his start tumbled into the duds section. Our Friday Pitching Planner segment evaluates essential weekend starting options to optimize your playoff rotation strategy, detailing Freddy Peralta riding three straight quality starts against Houston, Walbert Urena at Washington, George Kirby at Atlanta, Eury Perez facing the Dodgers, Kyle Harrison against Cincinnati, and Emmet Sheehan taking the mound at Miami. 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 NFL season is officially here! Joe Bond and Corey Pieper dive deep into Week 1 fantasy football strategy, breaking down top streamer options, high-value bench stashes, and positional ranking market trends. We highlight prime bounce-back spots and cautionary starts featuring Tyler Shough, Brian Robinson, Malachi Fields, Drake London, Jayden Daniels, and Michael Mayer. Key Topics Covered: Week 1 Streamers: Starting Tyler Shough against Detroit, Brian Robinson's goal-line upside, and Dalton Schultz's baseline value. Ranking Market Moves: Why we are lower on Drake London and Jayden Daniels, while projecting higher upside for Jordan Addison, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Stafford. Tight End Shakeups: Navigating Brock Bowers' injury fallout with Michael Mayer's elevated tight end ranking. Deep Bench Stashes: Priority waiver stashes before Sunday, including George Holani, Chris Bell, Ted Hurst III, and Gunnar Helm. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - Week 1 Fantasy Football Kickoff 3:10 - QB Streamer: Tyler Shough vs Detroit Lions 8:20 - RB Streamer: Brian Robinson vs Pittsburgh Steelers 11:42 - WR Streamer: Malachi Fields vs Dallas Cowboys 15:26 - TE Streamer: Dalton Schultz vs Buffalo Bills 19:30 - FanDuel Super Bowl Winner Props & Futures Bets 29:20 - WR Rankings Lower: Drake London Against Pittsburgh 31:00 - WR Rankings Higher: Jordan Addison & Jayden Reed Upside 35:05 - RB Rankings Higher: Chuba Hubbard Role Concerns vs Bears 41:52 - QB Rankings Lower: Jayden Daniels Facing Philadelphia 45:30 - QB Rankings Higher: Matthew Stafford Against 49ers 48:50 - TE Rankings Higher: Michael Mayer Value Post-Brock Bowers Injury 57:16 - TE Rankings Lower: Dalton Kincaid Role Evaluation 58:18 - Stash Option 1: George Holani Running Back Role 1:02:05 - Stash Option 2: Chris Bell Dolphins Breakout Potential 1:04:50 - Stash Option 3: Ted Hurst III Buccaneers WR Room 1:08:30 - Stash Option 4: Gunnar Helm Tight End Opportunity Fantasy Six Pack Membership: fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use promo code F6PPODS for 15% off) Website: fantasysixpack.net Host Social Handles: AJ: @AppleGarthAlgar | Joe: @F6P_Joe | Corey: @copieps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gunnar Henderson exited early Tuesday with a knee injury after fouling a ball off his leg, casting doubt on his availability. Host Joe Bond breaks down the latest roster moves, key injury updates, and waiver landmines in today's Drops segment, along with the FanDuel Bet of the Day. News & Injuries: Corbin Burnes made his long-awaited 2026 debut, pitching 3 scoreless innings. Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka return to action Wednesday, while Bryce Elder will miss 3 to 4 weeks following knee surgery. Meanwhile, Shea Langeliers starts his assignment Thursday, Aaron Judge will be eased into a full-time role, Corbin Carroll was pulled from Tuesday's lineup, and Jac Caglianone remains out. Studs & Duds: Juan Soto, Trea Turner, Zach Neto, Francisco Lindor, Reid Detmers, and Cameron Schlittler powered through as studs. On the flip side, Munetaka Murakami, Brandon Nimmo, Spencer Jones, Aaron Judge, Sandy Alcantara, Sean Burke, Brandon Young, Tanner Bibee, and AJ Smith-Shawver struggled in the duds category. Drops Segment: Joe evaluates whether it is time to cut ties with Gunnar Henderson, Dillon Dingler, Kyle Tucker, Kyle Harrison, Chase Burns, and Tanner Bibee. 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.

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. leads off today’s episode after delivering a clutch performance that anchors an action-packed slate of studs, duds, and critical news. Corey Pieper breaks down an elite showing from one of fantasy baseball's most explosive stars, a massive wave of September IL additions and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Ronald Acuna Jr. headlines the top performers in a stacked studs section alongside Brayan Rocchio, Mickey Gasper, Cooper Pratt, Francisco Alvarez, Shota Imanaga, Cal Raleigh, Jeff McNeil, Zack Gelof, Blake Snell, Riley Greene, Carlos Rodon, Ryan Jeffers, Sonny Gray, Zack Wheeler, Alfred Molina, Rafael Devers, Christian Koss, Elly De La Cruz, Payton Tolle, Jake Burger, Bryan Woo, Ranger Suarez dueling Shane Baz, Jared Jones facing Ryan Montgomery, Max Fried matching up with Walker Buehler, Drew Rasmussen dueling Jacob deGrom, Yusei Kikuchi battling Braxton Ashcraft, Framber Valdez facing Parker Messick, Tyler Mahle dueling Aaron Nola, Paul Skenes matching up with Walbert Urena, Jackson Jobe dueling Gavin Williams, and Michael King squaring off against Gerrit Cole. The health and transaction wire was frantic over the weekend as Shane McClanahan hits the IL with forearm tightness, Dalton Rushing goes on the IL with a partially torn UCL, Jameson Taillon manages right elbow inflammation, Geraldo Perdomo was hit in the head by a line drive, and Luis Robert lands on the shelf with a hamstring injury. Additionally, Steven Okert, JT Ginn, Trent Grisham, and Ceddanne Rafaela all hit the injured list, Jac Caglianone deals with elbow soreness, and Max Kepler was designated for assignment. On the recovery and promotion front, Konnor Griffin returned from the IL, Nick Morabito, Carlos Jorge, Cooper Hjerpe, and Michael Arroyo earned big league call-ups, and Emmet Sheehan is set to serve as a bulk reliever on Monday. On the flip side, Kumar Rocker, Logan Gilbert, Robbie Ray, Martin Perez, Zac Thornton, Jarren Duran, Clay Holmes, Kyle Leahy, Cody Bellinger going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Roman Anthony going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, Jackson Holliday, Konnor Griffin, and Drew Gilbert all going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Taj Bradley facing Anthony Kay, Kyle Harrison dueling Brady Singer, and Ian Seymour matching up against Mackenzie Gore all landed in the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers essential free-agent pickups and high-upside targets to secure head-to-head leads during the fantasy baseball playoffs. 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.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was scratched from Thursday's lineup after experiencing late-week physical discomfort. Corey Pieper breaks down a worrying health concern for baseball's premier talent, a series of long-term pitching injuries, the Friday Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health wire continues to impact fantasy rosters across Major League Baseball as Shohei Ohtani sits out due to discomfort, Ben Brown is ruled out for the season, Hunter Dobbins undergoes elbow surgery that will sideline him for 12 months, and JT Ginn manages arm soreness. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Reds prospect Carlos Jorge receives a call-up, while Kyle Stowers lands on the shelf with lingering hamstring and foot issues. Daily performance slates featured dominant outings in the studs column from Blade Tidwell, Hunter Brown, Adley Rutschman, Carter Jensen, Jake Bennett, Roman Anthony, Cal Quantrill, Corey Seager, Julio Rodriguez, and Logan Henderson matching up against Kevin Gausman. On the flip side, several prominent stars tumbled into the duds section, including Rafael Devers, Munetaka Murakami, Brice Turang, and Jarren Duran all going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, alongside Luis Castillo, Sandy Alcantara, Tarik Skubal, Kade Anderson, and Jose Soriano dueling Tanner Bibee. Our Friday Pitching Planner segment evaluates key weekend starting options to help fantasy managers stream for final playoff push points, featuring Max Fried potentially serving as an opener, Max Scherzer and Zebby Matthews targeting repeat performances, Gage Jump pitching at Seattle, Emmet Sheehan returning to the rotation, and bounceback outlooks for Kyle Harrison and Logan Webb. 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.

Joe Bond, Corey Pieper, and AJ Applegarth take the mic live to answer community questions and deliver essential 2026 fantasy football draft strategy. The crew tackles the messy Packers backfield situation with Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd, evaluates Green Bay's pass catchers, debates high-stakes player trade evaluations, and identifies must-target late-round sleepers to help you win your draft. Key Episode Topics: Packers Backfield Breakdown: Navigating the draft values and betting props for Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd. Running Back Strategy: Identifying the mid-round RB dead zone and targeting deep-league handcuffs like Woody Marks and Rashad White. Roster & Lineup Construction: Superflex position priorities, Tight End Premium debates, and top players to avoid on draft day. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & 2026 Fantasy Football Live Q&A Strategy Overview 2:05 - Josh Jacobs & MarShawn Lloyd Draft Valuations 10:25 - FanDuel Prop Bet: MarShawn Lloyd Over/Under 52.5 Rushing Yards 13:20 - Green Bay Packers WR Tiers: Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed, & Christian Watson 18:20 - Favorite Late-Round Running Backs: Woody Marks, Kaleb Johnson, & Rashad White 22:20 - Chargers Tight End Room: David Njoku vs. Oronde Gadsden II 24:25 - QB2 Valuations: Malik Willis vs. Kyler Murray 29:00 - Flex Position Priorities in High-Flex & Superflex Formats 34:10 - Houston Texans Wide Receivers Behind Nico Collins & Dalton Schultz 36:25 - Worst Fantasy Football Losses & Heartbreaking Stat Corrections 42:20 - Kicker Draft Strategy & Target Rankings 44:00 - Jacksonville Jaguars Week 1 Defense Strategy Matchup 46:40 - Community Trade Evaluations & Multi-Player Packages 49:40 - Running Back Debate: Kyren Williams vs. Javonte Williams 51:30 - Defining & Navigating the 2026 Running Back Dead Zone 53:05 - Top Handcuff Running Backs: Kaytron Allen, Tank Bigsby, & Dylan Sampson 57:49 - Tight End Premium & Early Draft Strategy: Brock Bowers vs. Josh Allen 1:00:55 - Dynasty Wide Receiver Debate: Tetairoa McMillan vs. Jaylen Waddle 1:03:00 - Community Roster Reviews & Grade My Team Segment 1:07:00 - Players to Avoid at Draft ADP: Christian Watson, Chris Olave, & DJ Moore Membership & Community Links: Fantasy Six Pack Membership: fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use promo code F6PPODS for 15% off) Website: fantasysixpack.net Host Social Handles: AJ: @AppleGarthAlgar | Joe: @F6P_Joe | Corey: @copieps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a three-run homer and drove in five runs to spark an 11-0 Toronto blowout victory. Joe Bond breaks down today's fantasy news, performance highlights, and key Rankings Movers in the Rankings Risers and Fallers segment, along with the daily FanDuel Bet of the Day. In injury and roster news, Jacob Webb was struck by a comebacker, while the Dodgers placed Eric Lauer on the injured list. Ceddanne Rafaela exited early due to quad tightness, and George Lombard was left out of Wednesday's lineup. Meanwhile, Keibert Ruiz avoided a concussion, and Joe Musgrove had his rehab progress slowed by recovery issues. On the slate, studs featured big hitting efforts from Henry Bolte, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ty France, Rafael Devers, and Roman Anthony. Pitching studs were led by strong outings from Trevor Rogers, Cameron Schlittler, Reid Detmers, Jacob Lopez, and Andrew Painter. On the duds side, pitching struggles hit Noah Cameron, Joey Cantillo, Dean Kremer, Patrick Sandoval, and Griffin Jax. In today's Rankings Risers and Fallers segment, hitters surging up ranks over the last 14 days include George Springer and Cal Raleigh, while Hunter Brown and Freddy Peralta lead the rising pitchers. Moving down the rankings, Julio Rodriguez and Jeremy Pena show recent hitting slumps, while Chase Burns falls on the pitching side. 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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed two home runs on Tuesday while Corbin Carroll continues to battle through lower back discomfort. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, daily performance listings, and Wednesday drop candidates on Drops Wednesday, along with the FanDuel Bet of the Day. News & Injuries: Corbin Carroll is battling back discomfort, Griffin Jax is listed as Wednesday's starter, James Wood is expected back Wednesday, Edwin Diaz is approaching a rehab assignment, Riley Greene was reinstated and batted cleanup Tuesday, Adley Rutschman has a lingering elbow injury, the Orioles are promoting Luis De León, and George Lombard will be held out again. Studs & Duds: Top performances feature Fernando Tatis Jr., Royce Lewis, Spencer Jones, Jackson Holliday, Francisco Lindor, Mickey Gasper, Gavin Williams, Bryan Woo, Freddy Peralta, and Sean Burke. Rough outings include Henry Bolte, Munetaka Murakami, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Corbin Carroll, Leody Taveras, Logan Webb, Randy Dobnak, AJ Smith-Shawver, and Paul Skenes. Drops Analysis: Evaluating drop targets over the last 14 days, including Taylor Ward, Adley Rutschman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ranger Suarez, and Nick Lodolo. 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 Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets to boost their outfield depth ahead of the stretch run. Corey Pieper breaks down a major waiver wire pickup, an explosive 9-home-run offensive outburst by the Cubs, crucial September bullpen shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire was active as the calendar turns to September, highlighted by Baltimore claiming Luis Robert Jr., St. Louis anticipating the return of Masyn Winn, and Ketel Marte returning to the lineup. On the injury front, Luis Rengifo suffers a season-ending ACL tear, Aaron Judge continues targeting an early September activation during New York's upcoming homestand, and both Ethan Salas and Yohandy Morales highlight notable health updates. Daily performance slates featured dominant showings in the studs column from Ian Seymour dueling Robert Stock, Randy Arozarena, Daylen Lile, Taj Bradley, Luke Keaschall, Ryan Jeffers, Jacob deGrom, Clay Holmes, Walbert Urena, Cal Raleigh, Rafael Devers, Brandon Pfaadt matching up against Aaron Nola, and an unprecedented 9-home-run display from the Chicago Cubs lineup featuring Alex Bregman launching three homers alongside blasts from Michael Conforto, Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner, Tyrone Taylor, Carson Kelly, and Matt Shaw. Conversely, Bryce Elder, Kyle Harrison, Jackson Jobe, Gage Jump, and George Kirby matching up against Payton Tolle all struggled into the duds section. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes late-inning dynamics across the league, examining Oakland turning back to Elvis Alvarado, Andrew Kittredge handling high-leverage work in Baltimore, Bryan Hudson in the White Sox bullpen, Josh Hader cementing his status as a top-three closer in Houston, and Justin Martinez returning to late-inning duties for Arizona. 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.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today’s slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. 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.

Get ready for your 2026 fantasy football draft with our official mock draft analysis! We debate early running back runs with Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson, high-stakes Round 1 wide receiver values like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua, elite tight end draft strategy around Brock Bowers, and optimal quarterback timing with Josh Allen to help you crush your league drafts. Key Episode Topics: Navigating heavy Round 1 running back runs without compromising wide receiver depth. Round 1 target priority: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Puka Nacua, and early tight end builds with Brock Bowers. Capitalizing on Round 2 value anchors like Derrick Henry and Chase Brown. Quarterback draft strategy: When to draft Josh Allen vs. waiting for late-round value like Drake Maye. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Mock Draft Intros & Picks Setup 2:40 - Round 1: Jahmyr Gibbs vs Bijan Robinson, JSN, Puka Nacua & Brock Bowers 5:00 - Round 2: Derrick Henry, Chase Brown & Early RB Heavy Strategy 10:10 - Round 3: Malik Nabers, Devonta Smith & Zero RB WR Builds 15:45 - Round 4: Josh Allen & Early QB Draft Strategy 25:00 - Round 5: Harold Fannin Jr & TE Positional Edges 33:00 - Round 6: Drake Maye & QB Value Drops 42:45 - Round 7: Jonathan Brooks & Mid-Round RB Targets 50:15 - Round 8: Late-Round Wide Receiver Sleepers 57:30 - Round 9: High-Upside Bench Stashes 1:06:22 - Round 10: Target Fillers & Late Draft Value 1:15:30 - Final Thoughts & Team Grade Reviews Get full access to our draft cheat sheets, auction tools, and rankings at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use promo code F6PPODS for 15% off!). Main Website: fantasysixpack.net Host Social Handles: AJ: @AppleGarthAlgar | Joe: @F6P_Joe | Corey: @copieps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins will make his highly anticipated Major League debut on Friday. Corey Pieper breaks down a major prospect promotion, an extensive list of late-August injuries, the Friday Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire is active as Minnesota calls up top prospect Walker Jenkins for his MLB debut, while Willy Adames will miss three to four weeks. On the injury front, Roki Sasaki lands on the injured list with blisters, Jung Hoo Lee remains out with an elbow injury, Jake Bauers continues to deal with a shin issue, and Nolan Arenado manages a thumb injury. Meanwhile, Bryce Eldridge returned from paternity leave, and veteran infielder Eugenio Suarez officially cleared waivers. On the diamond, standout performances in the studs column featured Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Daylen Lile, Jacob Misiorowski, Noah Cameron, Landen Roupp, Carter Jensen, Jac Caglianone, Vinnie Pasquantino, Jackson Chourio, Yoshinobu Yamamoto matching up against Chris Sale, and Hayden Wesneski dueling Gerrit Cole. On the other hand, Trevor Rogers, Josh Baez going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts, Spencer Arrighetti, Sean Manaea, Francisco Lindor going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, AJ Ewing going 0-for-4 with a strikeout, and Carson Benge finishing 0-for-4 with two strikeouts all struggled into the duds section. Our Friday Pitching Planner segment evaluates key weekend starting options to help fantasy managers streamline their rotation strategies, featuring Shohei Ohtani, Dustin May potentially pitching Sunday, Daniel Lynch at Cleveland on Saturday, Zebby Matthews on Sunday against the White Sox, and Cal Quantrill at Milwaukee on Saturday. 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 have fired general manager Dana Brown amid an AL West division race collapse. Corey Pieper breaks down a seismic front-office shakeup in Houston, a massive wave of late-August injuries, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire is moving rapidly as the Astros part ways with GM Dana Brown, Colt Emerson is ruled out for the season following wrist surgery, and Carson Whisenhunt exited his latest start early to evaluate a forearm issue. Meanwhile, Victor Bericoto and Willy Adames land on the injured list, Ketel Marte is expected to serve a minimum IL stint, Bryce Eldridge was placed on the bereavement list, and both Kyle Freeland and Mike Soroka were placed on the injured list. Daily performance slates featured strong outings in the studs column from Drew Rasmussen matching up with Framber Valdez, Sandy Alcantara, Cade Cavalli, Jorbit Vivas, Cal Raleigh, Rafael Devers, Julio Rodriguez, Kaelen Culpepper, Kevin Gausman, and a pitching duel between Parker Messick and George Klassen. On the other hand, several notable names tumbled into the duds section, including Ryan Feltner, Jose Urquidy, Zack Wheeler, and Chase Burns. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes high-leverage ninth-inning situations around the league, detailing Riley O'Brien's meltdown in St. Louis, Pete Fairbanks blowing a save in Miami, Nate Pearson and Steven Cruz in Kansas City, Ben Joyce in Anaheim, Daniel Palencia returning for the Cubs, and Yoendry Gomez suffering a meltdown in a non-save situation 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.

Are Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) throwing off your 2026 fantasy football draft strategy? In this episode of The Fantasy Six Pack Hour, Joe Bond, Corey Pieper, and AJ Applegarth debate high-stakes ADP shifts and go head-to-head on internal host rankings versus industry benchmarks to help you dominate your drafts[cite: 1]. Key Topics & Featured Players: Tetairoa McMillan vs. Jalen Coker: Analyzing McMillan's sophomore projection risk and Coker's late-season volume impact[cite: 1]. Elite Tight End Tier: Brock Bowers vs. Trey McBride target shares and pass-volume projections[cite: 1]. Backfield Valuation Gaps: Cam Skattebo's workload vs. Jaxson Dart's goal-line vulture threat[cite: 1]. Draft Risers & Fades: TreVeyon Henderson's touch split, Jonathon Brooks' health outlook, Emeka Egbuka, Terry McLaurin, and late-round tight end targets[cite: 1]. Timestamps: 0:00 - Fantasy Football Rankings Debate 1:58 - Tetairoa McMillan 8:14 - FanDuel Tet Prop 10:15 - Bowers vs McBride 17:15 - Cam Skattebo 21:30 - TreVeyon Henderson 26:30 - Jonathon Brooks 33:59 - Emeka Egbuka 42:57 - Terry McLaurin 51:00 - Jaxson Dart 57:50 - Isaiah Likely 1:05:40 - Mark Andrews Fantasy Six Pack Resources & Socials: • Unlock full access to draft cheat sheets, auction tools, and rankings at fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use promo code F6PPODS for 15% off) • Follow AJ Applegarth on X: @AppleGarthAlgar • Follow Joe Bond on X: @F6P_Joe • Follow Corey Pieper on X: @copieps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has officially cleared concussion protocol and is set to rejoin the lineup. Corey Pieper breaks down a critical health update, several multi-week injury setbacks, the Friday Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire was active across Major League Baseball as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cleared concussion protocol, while Daniel Palencia was activated from the injured list. On the negative side, Jacob Wilson is likely out for the remainder of the season, Keaton Winn lands on the injured list with elbow neuritis, Andres Gimenez manages a hamstring tweak, and Maikel Garcia is likely heading back to the IL with a hamstring issue. On the diamond, standout performances in the studs column featured Jordan Walker, Matt McLain, Gavin Williams, Bobby Witt Jr., Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez, Zach Neto, Corey Seager, Shane Bieber dueling Ian Seymour, Grant Holmes matching up against Anthony Kay, and Jacob deGrom squaring off with Andrew Alvarez. Conversely, Drew Gilbert going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, Landen Roupp, Gage Jump, Peter Lambert, George Soriano facing Brocke Burke, and the Braves trio of Matt Olson, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Drake Baldwin all going 0-for-4 struggled into the duds category. Our Friday Pitching Planner segment evaluates key weekend starting options to help fantasy managers optimize their rotation lineups and lock down head-to-head categories. 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 deGrom returns Thursday to face Washington following triceps fatigue. Host Joe Bond breaks down the top Rankings Movers alongside complete daily box score breakdowns and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. In injury news, Jeremy Peña exited after a hit-by-pitch, Samuel Basallo was activated from the IL to bat cleanup, Willy Adames returned to the starting lineup, and Xander Bogaerts exited due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Jacob deGrom takes the hill Thursday, Vladimir Guerrero targets a Saturday return, Cody Bellinger could return Sunday, Ketel Marte's timeline remains uncertain, Jorge Polanco faces season-ending surgery, and the Braves shift to a six-man rotation. Top performers featured Rafael Flores, Vinnie Pasquantino, Javier Sanoja, Andres Chaparro, Mickey Moniak, and Mookie Betts alongside strong pitching lines from Cade Cavalli, Parker Messick, Jose Urquidy, Chase Burns, Aaron Nola, and Taj Bradley. On the flip side, Esmerlyn Valdez, Vaughn Grissom, Eugenio Suárez, Wyatt Langford, Manny Machado, Coby Mayo, Dustin May, Drew Rasmussen, Seth Lugo, AJ Smith-Shawver, Paul Skenes, and Sandy Alcántara landed among the duds. Rankings Movers highlight Fernando Tatis Jr., Alec Bohm, Ivan Herrera, Braxton Ashcraft, and Mason Montgomery trending up, while Jeremy Peña, Dansby Swanson, Teoscar Hernández, Hunter Brown, and Zack Wheeler trend down. 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.