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Elly De La Cruz Whiffs Four Times In Reds Loss
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz had a poor game on Sunday against the Cubs, going 0-for-5 and striking out four times. He was the only player in the starting lineup for Cincinnati who did not record a hit. In his first season in the big leagues, De La Cruz has struck out 122... Read More
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24
Welcome to Week 24 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 4 - September 10, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know... Read More
Matt McLain Out 2-3 More Weeks
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) will be out two to three more weeks. It shouldn't come as a big surprise, as oblique strains can be very tough to come back from. The 24-year-old was put on the injured list on Monday with a right-oblique strain and now won't... Read More
The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 24
Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 24. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on... Read More
Week 24 Waiver Wire Rankings: Ronny Mauricio, Jasson Dominguez, Jake Burger, Jordan Wicks, Javier Assad, Cole Ragans, more
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 24 -- September 4 through September 10. September is officially here, and there is about a month left of the regular season. With that being said, let's focus on which players fantasy managers should add to help them secure a... Read More
Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Matt Olson, Rafael Devers, Jasson Dominguez, Ronny Mauricio, more
Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, September 4 - September 10. This week's article will focus on Jasson Dominguez, Ronny Mauricio, Jack Flaherty, Michael Kopech, Jake Fraley, Lars Nootbaar, Matt Olson, and Rafael Devers. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in... Read More
1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups Week 24 (2023)
The first few days of September baseball have not disappointed, as many games already have a playoff atmosphere. There are close division races, as well as wild card races. It's sure to make for an interesting month that will have fans on the edge of their seats. By this point, adding from the waiver wire... Read More
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (9/3/23)
I hope you are enjoying a lovely Labor Day weekend as the launch of the college football season has taken center stage. This week, we are about to get NFL football back. While a good chunk of my attention shifts to football season, I will still be betting on MLB player props through the playoffs!... Read More
2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24
It's officially September, meaning it's also officially crunch time in fantasy baseball leagues. The finish line that once looked oh so far away is now rapidly approaching, and it's time to lock up that championship we've been chasing since March. Some leagues are already into the playoffs, others will start soon. Remember to always take... Read More
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The final month of the fantasy baseball season is here! Welcome to September, where true loyalty to baseball is rewarded as football season begins. Be sure to stay the course and finish the marathon strong as expanded rosters yield even more waiver options for... Read More
Graham Ashcraft Officially Placed On Injured List
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (toe) has been officially placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. This was the expectation after Ashcraft suffered a right toe injury. The right-hander pitched through the issue during his last start on Monday versus the Chicago Cubs. The team has decided to give Ashcraft some extra rest... Read More
Brandon Williamson Won't Pitch On Sunday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson won't make his scheduled start on Sunday due to COVID-19, according to manager David Bell. The team hasn't officially placed Williamson on the injured list, but that will likely happen soon. This is bad timing considering Williamson has been a key piece to the starting rotation this season. The... Read More
Graham Ashcraft Likely Headed To Injured List
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (toe) is likely to require a trip to the injured list, according to manager David Bell. The right-hander pitched through toe soreness during Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears the Reds have decided to give the 25-year-old some extra time off to rest and recover. The team... Read More
Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23
Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 23, looking at IL players as of September 1. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Lars Nootbaar, Ranger Suarez, Taylor Walls, Ryan Helsley, and Joey Votto. In case you're not yet familiar, this list... Read More
Starting Pitchers to Add for the Fantasy Baseball Playoffs (2023)
Ah, September. The seasons begin to change, kids are back in school, and football begins to dominate the sports landscape. Despite pigskin news picking up, it is also the best (or worst for those who missed the playoffs) time of year for America's pastime. Fantasy baseball playoffs are here for most leagues, and now more... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Yu Darvish, Bo Bichette, Felix Bautista, Walker Buehler, Jarred Kelenic and more...
The weather is changing and so is the calendar. September has begun and it is time to start fantasy football, right? Wrong! This is the month to finish your fantasy baseball season strong. This is the month to be able to get bragging rights in your home league for the next six months. It is... Read More
Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (September Updates)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the September update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. As we enter the final full month of the regular season and teams make their ever-important September call-ups, it's time to check in on some fantasy baseball dynasty prospects! Below in this article, you can... Read More
Ben Lively Placed On COVID Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed right-handers Ben Lively (illness) and Fernando Cruz (illness) on the COVID injured list on Friday and recalled right-hander Lyon Richardson from Triple-A Louisville and activated reliever Tejay Antone (elbow) from the 60-day injured list in corresponding moves. Richardson made the start for Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs... Read More
Graham Ashcraft Getting MRI For Sore Toe
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft (toe) dealt with a sore toe in his start in the first game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Friday and went for an MRI exam. Ashcraft lost his ninth game of the year by allowing three earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking one and... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/1/23 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a HUGE 14-game slate today and probably one of the best slates for pitching we have had this year! Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at... Read More
Hunter Greene Placed On COVID Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Hunter Greene (illness) on the COVID injured list on Friday and recalled pitcher Brett Kennedy from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Greene will now miss his next scheduled start for Monday and will be forced to sit out for seven days. The 24-year-old hard-throwing hurler could return as early... Read More
Jake Fraley Back From Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. While Fraley has returned to the Reds for a big weekend series against the division-rival Chicago Cubs, he won't be in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Friday. The 28-year-old will eventually need surgery to fix... Read More
Harrison Bader Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat
This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and... Read More
Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - William Contreras, DJ Stewart, Dominic Canzone
Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 23. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-4 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of... Read More
Jake Fraley In Line To Return This Weekend
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) started a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville. As it appears, the 26-year-old could come off the injured list as early as Friday for the start of a crucial four-game weekend series with the Chicago Cubs. Fraley is slated to primarily operate as the team's designated hitter upon... Read More
Nick Lodolo Won't Return This Year
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) will not make it back this year after suffering a setback with his left-tibia stress reaction. Lodolo had a setback with his left leg during a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville last week, which sealed his fate. He'll finish his second major-league season with a 2-1 record, 6.29... Read More
Harrison Bader Picked Up By Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds claimed outfielder Harrison Bader off waivers from the New York Yankees on Thursday, according to sources. The Reds added both Bader and outfielder Hunter Renfroe off waivers on Thursday as they attempt to win a wild-card spot in the National League in the final month of the regular season. They're currently just... Read More
Reds Claim Hunter Renfroe Off Waivers From Angels
The Cincinnati Reds on Thursday claimed outfielder Hunter Renfroe off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, according to sources. The Reds are just a game out of the final wild-card spot in the National League, so they decided to add some outfield depth on Thursday by picking up both Renfroe and Harrison Bader. The 31-year-old... Read More
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Ronny Mauricio, Jasson Dominguez, Cole Ragans, Ceddanne Rafaela, Tanner Scott, more
Hey, RotoBallers! Today, we will review our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 24 - September 4 through September 10 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. Some notable prospect notes include the Yankees promoting outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez. At the same time, the Mets will call up... Read More
Alexis Diaz Gets Back On Track Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Alexis Diaz pitched the ninth inning of Wednesday's 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out one to earn the save. It was his first outing since blowing the save on Saturday when he gave up three runs to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diaz has... Read More
