Jake Fraley Activated from Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds have reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list. The team optioned infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Fraley hasn't played since June 23 because of a partial tear in his right labrum. He recently underwent a cortisone shot to alleviate the pain, and he'll try […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Sent to Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they have optioned infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville to make room on the active roster for outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder), who is returning from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The Reds haven't really been able to keep Encarnacion-Strand's struggling bat in their lineup regularly, so he'll head down […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been one of the most productive pitchers at Triple-A this season. The budding ace has been making a strong case to reach the major leagues. With the second half of the campaign just a week away, Chandler could get the call to the Steel City in the […]

When Is Logan Henderson Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson made his MLB debut earlier this season and looked quite impressive during his first stint. However, the Brewers opted to send the right-hander back to Triple-A to continue his development. Should fantasy managers continue to stash Henderson on their bench? When should fantasy managers expect him to get […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter is considered one of the top prospects in the sport. The right-hander made his Triple-A debut earlier this season and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Despite missing the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons due to Tommy John, Painter has begun to find his footing and is nearing […]

Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, Cole Young - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 16 and the final installment of RotoBaller's Rookie Report. Last week, we highlighted Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel, Cincinnati Reds hurler Chase Burns, and Boston Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony. This week, our focus shifts to Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, and Cole Young. Each is a top talent in their respective […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/12/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We are approaching All-Star weekend, which I believe is the best of any sport. The Home Run Derby is one of my favorite All-Star activities. But before that, we still have a couple of days left to get into, including a solid seven-game slate for us on this Saturday Evening. The weather […]

Cam Collier Holding His Own at Double-A

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Cam Collier has held a .296/.425/.366 line through his first 21 games with Double-A Chattanooga. Collier earned a promotion to Double-A earlier in June and has shown elite contact skills with a strong eye at the plate during his first look. However, his power has yet to translate to this […]

Rhett Lowder Has Not Resumed Baseball Activities

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder (oblique) is continuing to rehab his injured left oblique, but he is not yet ready to resume baseball activities. The 23-year-old opened the season on the shelf with a forearm strain, and he then suffered an oblique strain during a Triple-A rehab start in late May. With Lowder still unable […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/11/25)

It's the final weekend before the All-Star break, and ALL 15 TEAMS are playing tonight on the main slate! This night is full of top starting pitchers, stackable offenses, and narratives galore, so let's hop right in. The RotoBaller chat on Discord is already humming, so come join our awesome community. A few notes of […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 7/11/2025)

Friday's slate of MLB games brings us several big-time pitching matchups and not one, but two NRFI kings who are undefeated on NRFIs over the entire first half of the season! You may have guessed that Paul Skenes is one of those kings, and you'd be right. But if you guessed Tarik Skubal as the […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/11/2025)

On this final Friday before the All-Star break, Major League Baseball has all 30 teams on the schedule under the lights, starting at 7:05 p.m. ET or later. The White Sox and Guardians have a doubleheader on tap after a washout on Thursday, providing baseball fans an over-stuffed slate of 16 games in play. Some […]

Nick Lodolo Blanks Marlins for Sixth Win

Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo earned his sixth win of the season in his team's 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Lodolo threw six scoreless innings, striking out four while allowing three hits and zero walks. In 106 2/3 innings (19 starts), Lodolo has posted a 3.38 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 97 strikeouts. […]

Tyler Stephenson Resting on Thursday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the visiting Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park. Jose Trevino is doing the catching for left-hander Nick Lodolo and will bat seventh against Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill. Stephenson has been struggling offensively of late, going 6-for-33 (.182) with a […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Catcher Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

We're officially done with the first half of the season. Per usual, we've seen plenty of risers and fallers in both dynasty and prospect rankings. And with us in the middle of the season, it's a great time to go position by position, and take a look at updated dynasty and prospect rankings for each […]

Hunter Greene Continuing Rehab, Uncertain Timetable for Return

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is headed to the team's spring training facility in Arizona to continue his rehab. "There's no roadmap for the next step in the pitcher's progression," said Francona. The 25-year-old has not pitched since early June and has been on the injured list twice with […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/10/2025)

We have 11 games this Thursday in MLB. We have some elite hitting conditions on the West Coast tonight, as well as some favorable matchups. There are plenty of pitchers going today who have struggled with the long ball. Although it's a small slate, we have plenty of options to attack home runs with on […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Dylan Beavers, Cam Schlittler, Colby Thomas

Prospects have already made a significant impact in the fantasy baseball season. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is flashing immense power upside, while Jacob Misiorowski and Chase Burns are showcasing high-upside strikeout potential. In this piece, we will examine two players who have recently received the call and one who is nearing his debut, and […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 15

As we put the first half of the Major League season in the rearview mirror, we continue to see a steady trickle of notable prospects getting the call to the Major Leagues. Over the last week, four prospects from my top-200 overall received the call to the Majors, and Joe Boyle was recalled as well. […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colson Montgomery, Joe Boyle, Cam Schlittler, Chase DeLauter, Noelvi Marte

The MLB All-Star break is next week. Baseball fans get to enjoy the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, but the fantasy baseball grind doesn't stop. At RotoBaller HQ, there are no breaks, and we continue to provide fantasy baseball content to help win your leagues. Today, we are back with another edition of our […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Eury Perez, Ryne Nelson, Trevor Rogers

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 15 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Bryce Miller, Kerry […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 15

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. As June comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 15 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell article highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Every week of the fantasy season, we will determine which players fantasy managers should be buying and selling. Now is the perfect time to offer your league mates some trades, especially since we are approaching the All-Star break.  […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/9/2025)

We have a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, giving us several opportunities to find value in our home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include red-hot sluggers such as Trevor Story, Elly De La Cruz, and Juan Soto. Each player I chose today is either swinging a hot bat, is in an exploitable […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Joe Boyle, Logan Henderson, Jordan Lawlar

Fantasy managers have seen several prospect pitchers get the call to the major leagues and make an immediate impact. Kansas City's Noah Cameron has been very productive at times, and Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and Cincinnati's Chase Burns are among the most recent budding aces to get the call. In this piece, we will look at two pitchers to stash and […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Samuel Basallo, Andrew Painter

This season, fantasy managers have been rewarded with high production if they have the right prospects. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is emerging as a top-10 first baseman, while right-handed pitcher Chase Burns is flashing elite strikeout upside. In this piece, we will look at three top prospects and determine if fantasy managers should stash […]

Jake Fraley to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds announced that outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Fraley has been on the shelf since he suffered a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder on June 23. The 30-year-old recently underwent a cortisone shot to manage the pain, and the Reds are hopeful […]

Are You For Real? Analyzing 4 Surprising Fantasy Baseball Breakouts From Ramon Laureano, Austin Hays, Max Muncy, Brooks Baldwin

Welcome to the third rendition of the hitters' version of "Are You For Real?"! I hope you all enjoy the nerdy deep-diving as much as we do! With less than a week until the All-Star Break, it's a great time to find a surging slugger on the waiver wire. As a reminder, we're looking for […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/8/25)

It was a winning day in cash play yesterday despite a meh performance from Jacob deGrom. Tonight, we have a full night of action with 13 games, and it comes with some weather-related issues that will require monitoring. As always, jump into the RotoBaller Discord, and we'll be discussing and analyzing everything in real time. […]