EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 22 MIN
First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jul 8: Konnor Griffin Injury & Drops of the Week
from The Fantasy Six Pack Hour · host Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth
Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is headed to the injured list for 8-to-10 weeks with a torn finger tendon. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, details the Drops of the Week, and shares the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Injury updates cover Byron Buxton landing on the IL with a hip injury, Ryan Helsley seeking a second opinion, and Oneil Cruz resuming swinging. Pitching standouts include Zack Wheeler fanning 14 and Ian Seymour striking out 12, while Trevor McDonald struggled heavily allowing 8 earned runs. The drop segment focuses on cold bats and arms, analyzing the recent struggles of Paul Goldschmidt, JJ Bleday, and Walker Buehler. 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.
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Konnor Griffin's multi-month finger injury completely reshapes the landscape at shortstop, forcing managers to look at the underlying metrics of wire replacements. Plus, a deep dive into whether a veteran's plate discipline drop justifies cutting bait.
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First Cup Fantasy Baseball: Jul 8: Konnor Griffin Injury & Drops of the Week
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