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Corey Seager has been placed on the seven-day injured list after exhibiting persistent concussion symptoms.

Corey Pieper analyzes a massive slate of major injuries, extensive performance lines, the Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day.

The medical updates are completely reshaping fantasy rosters as Grayson Rodriguez lands on the injured list with a back injury, Troy Melton is scratched due to lower back tightness, and Christian Scott hits the injured list with a hip impingement. Spencer Strider faces a four-week shutdown period, Trea Turner is managing a bruised wrist, and Gleyber Torres left...

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider landed on the injured list with severe right elbow inflammation after an alarming velocity drop.

Corey Pieper breaks down the latest injury updates across Major League Baseball, runs through the Waiver Wire segment, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day.

In news and injury updates, Jacob Wilson returned from the injured list while Brent Rooker was shelved, and Seth Lugo hit the concussion-injured list. AJ Puk had his rehab assignment paused after a setback, Nolan Gorman was optioned to Triple-A with Blaze Jordan making his MLB debut, and...

In this episode of The Fantasy Six Pack Hour, AJ Applegarth, Joe Bond, and Corey Pieper dive deep into the crucial adjustments you need to make for Week 12. The guys break down the most urgent waiver wire priorities, including why Matt McLain demands your attention and how to handle the fallout from the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen. They also analyze massive shifts in player valuations, pinpointing prime buy-low windows for elite stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shota Imanaga while identifying exactly when to pivot away from injured assets like Garrett Crochet.

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Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith was officially placed on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation.

Corey Pieper breaks down the latest injury updates across Major League Baseball, runs through the Pitching Planner segment, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day.

In news and injury updates, Tarik Skubal sat while Kenley Jansen is out Friday, Seth Lugo underwent CT scans, and Justin Wrobleski suffered a hamstring contusion alongside Shohei Ohtani dealing with left knee inflammation. Jordan Lawlar makes his return today, while Antwone Kelly prepares for his MLB debut.

Oneil Cruz is headed to the injured list with a broken left hand and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks.

Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, the Rankings segment, and previews the FanDuel Bet of the Day.

Will Smith is ticketed for the injured list, while Kodai Senga and Ryan Helsley are resuming rehab assignments. Garrett Crochet admits his strain is worse than expected, and Seth Lugo leaves early after being hit by a comebacker. Brent Rooker sits with knee soreness, and Matthew Boyd will not start this weekend.

Ronald Acuna exits early with an injury, forcing fantasy managers to immediately brace for the upcoming medical updates.

Joe Bond breaks down today's major news, runs through the Drops of the Week, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day.

Adley Rutschman deals with hamstring tightness, Oneil Cruz gets scratched, and Will Smith faces a possible IL stint. On the positive side, Tarik Skubal, Cole Ragans, Casey Mize, and Brandon Woodruff are all making visible progress toward returning.

Dillon Dingler, Jac Caglianone, Matt Olson, Bryce Eldridge, and Nick Kurtz lead a deep...

Dylan Cease returns to the starting rotation today after missing more than two weeks with a left hamstring strain.

Corey Pieper breaks down massive starting rotation reinforcements, critical late-inning shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day.

Roster adjustments are arriving at a furious pace as Chris Bassitt and Jameson Taillon officially land on the injured list, J.P. Crawford faces a multi-week shelf stint with a hand contusion, and Garrett Whitlock makes his highly anticipated return to the mound. Fantasy managers also need to monitor the promotions of Denzer Guzman...

Byron Buxton is headed for imaging after aggravating an ongoing right shoulder issue that forced him from the lineup.

Corey Pieper breaks down critical health updates, fluctuating depth charts, the daily Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day.

The medical wire continues to devastate fantasy rosters as Royals rookie sensation Jac Caglianone exits early with acute right shoulder soreness following a wall collision, Tyler Glasnow shifts to the 60-day IL, and Austin Wells lands on the IL with cervical headaches. On a brighter note, fantasy managers receive immediate offensive boosts with the...

Aaron Judge will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing extensive imaging that revealed a right rib stress fracture.

Corey Pieper breaks down breaking superstar injury news, high-impact roster replacements, the daily Weekend Planner, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day.

The medical wire is completely fundamentally altering the fantasy baseball universe as Chris Bassitt leaves his last start with severe back structural discomfort, Trevor Story shifts to the 60-day injured list, and Shohei Ohtani plays through a finger blister issue. Fantasy managers finally receive incoming reinforcements with Corey Seager and Lars Nootbaar trackable to return to...

Looking for the absolute best fantasy baseball waiver wire advice, the latest fantasy baseball trade targets, and updated fantasy baseball rankings? We break down why Jarren Duran is highlighting our latest rankings risers, analyze the underlying metrics making Jackson Chourio an elite buy-low trade target, and pinpoint exactly who you need to target before your league mates catch on.

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The fantasy baseball landscape is shifting rapidly as we head into Week 11, requiring managers to separate real skill growth from temporary statistical anomalies. A prime example is Boston Red Sox outfielder...

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.

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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...

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...

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.

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Is it officially time to rage drop Tanner Bibee after another blowout, or do the metrics suggest a major bounce-back is coming?

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Week 10 Fantasy Baseball Advanced Analytics & Strategic Breakdown

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...

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...

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.
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In studs and duds, Gavin Williams dominated with 11 strikeouts over eight...

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...

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...

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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.

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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...

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.

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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...

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...

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.

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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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, an...