In this final segment of the Fantasy Six Pack Hour, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper run through the biggest fantasy baseball news of the week. We cover Ronald Acuña Jr.'s rehab assignment, key injuries across MLB, and the latest prospect call-ups that could impact your roster down the stretch.

We cover:

• Ronald Acuña Jr. rehab update

• Jake Burger and Tobias Myers return

• Jace Jung sent to Triple-A

• IL news: Bryce Miller, Andres Gimenez, Jake Fraley, Roki Sasaki & more

• Notable prospect call-ups: Evan Carter, Jordan Lawlar, Moises Ballesteros, Dalton Rushing

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In part two of this week’s Fantasy Six Pack Hour, Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper react to drop candidates making the rounds on Reddit. From slumping stars like Jose Altuve and Aaron Nola to struggling closers such as Ryan Walker, we break down whether these players deserve a second chance—or belong on the waiver wire.

Players discussed include:
Adley Rutschman, Tyler Soderstrom, Jose Altuve, Bryson Stott, Mark Vientos, Max Muncy, Trevor Story, Taylor Ward, Jasson Dominguez, Aaron Nola, Zac Gallen, Jack Flaherty, Jackson Jobe, Bowden Francis, Shane Baz, Ryan Walker, Kenley Jansen, Trevor Megill, Raisel Iglesias

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Is it time to let go of your struggling stars? In this episode of the Fantasy Six Pack Fantasy Baseball Show, hosts Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper break down the most frustrating underperformers of the 2025 season. From early-round hitters to high-upside arms, we tackle the tough drop decisions that could define your fantasy season.

Key players discussed:
Ozzie Albies, Anthony Santander, Bryan Reynolds, Brenton Doyle, Matt McLain, Marcus Semien, Salvador Perez, Christian Walker, Dylan Crews, Sandy Alcantara

We cover:

• 2025 underperformers: who to drop, who to hold
• Buy-low vs. drop debates
• Waiver wire tips and trade outlooks

Looking to stay ahead in your 2025 redraft fantasy baseball league? Joe Bond, Corey Pieper, and guest Dave Whitcomb break down the top MLB prospects who are close to getting called up — including names like Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Jordan Lawlar — and how to handle them in fantasy.

They discuss potential playing time, lineup paths, and which stash-worthy players could pay off soon. Plus, an injury update on stars like Mike Trout, Jazz Chisholm, and Yordan Alvarez, and what it means for your roster.

🎙 Special Guest: Dave Whitcomb (@DWTheOriginal) – Fantasy Six Pack Contributor

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Part 3 is your weekly News Roundup featuring key injury updates, big returns, and bullpen shakeups. From Tyler Glasnow’s shoulder issue to Luis Arraez coming off the IL, we’ve got you covered. Plus, who’s locking down saves in Milwaukee, Cleveland, and San Francisco? Scott Bogman helps you sort through it all.

Topics Covered:

• Injury updates: Glasnow, Gilbert, Westburg & more
• Return alerts: Arraez, Gonsolin, Giolito
• Bullpen watch: Doval vs. Walker, Smith vs. Clase and more.
• What it means for your roster

💬 Who’s the toughest IL stash on your roster right now? Let us know!

In Part 2, the crew highlights pitchers who are trending in opposite directions. Is Taj Bradley turning a corner? Can Freddy Peralta stay consistent? What should we make of Merrill Kelly and Tomoyuki Sugano right now? Scott Bogman joins to help break down what matters and what’s just noise.

Topics Covered:

• Taj Bradley’s recent struggles
• Freddy Peralta analysis
• Merrill Kelly expectations
• The Tomoyuki Sugano question

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Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, Corey Pieper, and special guest Scott Bogman kick things off with a deep dive into hitters who are heating up and those who are ice-cold. Should you ride Wilyer Abreu’s early breakout? Is it time to worry about George Springer? And what’s the outlook for prospects like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dylan Crews?

Topics Covered:

• Wilyer Abreu’s power surge
• George Springer’s early struggles
• Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dylan Crews watch
• Buy low or stay away?

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To close the episode, the team hits the week’s biggest headlines that fantasy managers need to know.

🔹 Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder)
🔹 Spencer Strider (hamstring)
🔹 Nick Kurtz and Agustin Ramirez called up
🔹 Christopher Sanchez (forearm soreness)

Get the fantasy implications, replacement options, and long-term impact on your roster.

Be sure to check out Part 1 for the latest hot starts and Part 2 for player analysis from Reddit submissions!