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Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)
The second half of the season is well underway and so it's time for another edition of my biweekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. As it is later in the season, these updates will come every other week. Eventually, we'll give way to streamer articles! But some of you still have trades to... Read More
Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads... Read More
Connor Phillips Strikes Out 11 In Win
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Connor Phillips is one of the top arms in a farm system that might be the best in the league. Selected 64th overall by the Mariners in 2020, Phillip was flipped to Cincinnati in last summer's trade centered around Luis Castillo. The 22-year-old has an impressive heater that nearly touches triple-digits,... Read More
Justin Dunn Throws Side Session
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Justin Dunn (shoulder) threw a side session on Tuesday that manager David Bell said went well. Dunn has been targeted to have his first live batting practice session against hitters on Aug. 8, with a minor-league rehab assignment expected by Aug. 19. He has endured shoulder issues in each of the past... Read More
Nick Lodolo Throws Side Session
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) threw his first side session on Tuesday in Arizona, and it went well, according to manager David Bell. Based on Lodolo's progression from a left-tibia stress reaction, he's unlikely to be back with the Reds until sometime in September. "That's kind of how I've been thinking about it. It's... Read More
Tejay Antone Begins Rehab Assignment
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (elbow) started a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday at the Arizona Complex League. If everything goes smoothly, he is projected to return to Cincy's big-league bullpen by Aug. 19, according to manager David Bell. Antone is working his way back from a second Tommy John procedure that he had... Read More
Vladimir Gutierrez Being Prepared For Relief Role
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow) pitched in a simulated game on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw an inning in the Arizona Complex League later this week. Although Gutierrez is a starter, he's being prepared for a bullpen role this season and could return as a starter in 2024. The 27-year-old had Tommy John... Read More
Casey Legumina Throws Side Session
Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Casey Legumina (head, shoulder) threw a side session on Tuesday that went well, according to manager David Bell. Legumina is currently in Arizona on a throwing program, but he had a mishap on July 18 when he was hit on the head by an errant throw. He skipped his throwing session... Read More
Hunter Greene Throws Side Session
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (hip) threw a side session on Tuesday, according to manager David Bell. Greene has one more level to reach in his core-stability program. Once he finishes that, he will throw a live batting practice session and then start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville or High-A Dayton. Greene reached... Read More
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 18)
The prospect promotion scene slowed down this past week after the previous week's prospectapalooza, but we still received the callup and debut of Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick awho ranked #15 on this list last week. If you need a boost in AVG or SB, Frelick could give you a boost. Just don't expect a... Read More
RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
Welcome to another edition of RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under) for MLB games on Wednesday, July 26th. Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place... Read More
Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Ivan Melendez, Marco Luciano, Coby Mayo, Adam Mazur, more
The halfway point of the season led to a number of major league and minor league promotions across baseball. Already, players like Tyler Soderstrom, Zack Gelof, Endy Rodriguez, Quinn Priester, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Prelander Berroa, and Sal Frelick have made their major league debut since the All-Star break. Beyond the major league debuts, many players have... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 7/26/23): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a few matinee games on Getaway Day this week, but of course, both FanDuel and DraftKings chopped off the afternoon games. We still have five early games (classified as very early on FD) and at least both sites are on the same page this week with the same five games. Progress is progress...... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/26/23
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! The slates for our midweek DFS contests are a little over the map, but we will cover them all right here. DraftKings and FanDuel are covering the first five games of the day in an early slate (labeled Very Early on FD),... Read More
Tyler Stephenson Taking A Day Off
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is getting a day of rest on Tuesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. In his absence, Luke Maile will do the catching for rookie left-hander Andrew Abbott while batting ninth against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Fantasy managers should stay away from Maile in DFS action. Maile has essentially become Abbott's... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's another big Tuesday slate today, Rotoballers, and we have lots of great matchups to sift through. Nat's vs. Austin Gomber, Texans vs. Cody Bradford, and Padres vs. Rich Hill, among others. Arms I'll be targeting today are Blake Snell vs. Pittsburgh, Pablo Lopez vs. Seattle, Andrew Abbott vs. Milwaukee, and Corbin Burnes vs. Cincinnati.... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/25/23)
Happy Tuesday, everyone. I am back today with some MLB bets after writing yesterday's DFS article. This is my favorite article I get to write here at RotoBaller, and I hope I have provided you with different ways to bet throughout the season. Today we will be going back to the basics and attacking a... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/25/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! There are a dozen games to pick from as we formulate our DFS lineups tonight. With the trade deadline approaching, staying glued to the team's lineup announcements is critical. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST as the Rockies face the Nationals in... Read More
Graham Ashcraft Pitches Well In No-Decision Monday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft turned in another encouraging start in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers. Ashcraft took a no-decision, allowing two runs on five hits (including a home run) and four walks with eight strikeouts through 5 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old has turned things around after a very rough May and beginning... Read More
Elly De La Cruz Crushes Two-Run Homer Monday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman/shortstop Elly De La Cruz flexed his muscle in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. The 21-year-old phenom blasted a third-inning Colin Rea offering well over the right-center fence for his sixth long ball of the season. He has shown why he... Read More
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 24 - July 30, 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
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have eight games on Monday night, which actually makes for a nice little slate. Some spots are obvious, but we will have to work a little harder to be different in tournaments. I've got... Read More
Reds Willing To Trade Jonathan India
Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India could be on the trade block as the trade deadline quickly approaches. The 26-year-old appears to be the odd man out as the Reds continue to call up their young infield prospects. That being said, the Reds appear to be ready to move India in order to open up a... Read More
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (07/24/23)
We have a 10-game MLB schedule going down this Monday evening, meaning it's officially time to get our week started on the right note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get your deposit... Read More
Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Trevor Story, Sal Frelick, Triston Casas, Alex Kirilloff, Patrick Sandoval, Bryan Woo, more
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 18 -- July 24 through July 30. We are a week away from August, leaving just over two months left of the regular season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are producing for... Read More
Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 18
Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 18 - Monday, July 24 through Sunday, July 30. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/23/23
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top... 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 baseball season's second half is off to the races! You're going to blink and suddenly there are only two months left. Then one, and then it's the final weeks. I implore you to create a "path to victory" plan. If you're in first... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 18 -- July 24 through July 30. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball. As... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (July 24 - July 30)
Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 18, from July 24 to July 30. With few teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at fewer two-start pitchers than usual. But there are also far more streamable two-start pitchers than usual, giving you... Read More
