Joey Votto Hits Two-Run Homer Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto made his lone hit count in Monday's 3-2 win over the Nationals, going 1-for-4 with what would be the game-deciding two-run home run. The veteran has shown some pop since rejoining the team, hitting four HR with a .462 slugging percentage in 47 plate appearances. However, he has batted […]

Alexis Diaz Notches 24th Save Monday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz picked up his 24th save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Nationals. Diaz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one. He got the first out on a pop-out, allowed a single, got the second out on a caught-stealing of second, and ended […]

Ranking the 2023 Rookie Starting Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

The 2023 season has been the year of the rookie starting pitcher. Some have been summoned from the minors, performed well, and stuck around, while others have burned bright only to fizzle out and be relegated back to their triple-A affiliates. With half of a season and a full offseason ahead, which rookie arms should […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 15

We’re coming up on Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. The heat gets turned up a bit in July, but you can't let the heat melt your brain. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start […]

Top Five Hitting Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 14)

Welcome back to top prospects to stash! This list will highlight the top five hitting prospects to hold on your bench in redraft fantasy baseball leagues.  As more teams are incentivized to push their top prospects up the pecking order, the excitement of the game grows. These five fantasy baseball prospects are most worth rostering […]

Brett Kennedy Likely To Start On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brett Kennedy has been added to the team's taxi squad on Monday from Triple-A Louisville, and he's likely to make the start on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Kennedy, who made his first six major-league starts for the San Diego Padres back in 2018, signed a minor-league deal with the Reds after […]

Nationals vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/3)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, July 3rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/2/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

I cannot believe we are one week away from the all-star break. We have a genuinely awesome slate tonight on the eve of Independence Day. These small slates are my bread and butter, and tonight fits that mold. Tonight's slate is loaded with pitching. We have nine viable options tonight of the 12 arms toeing […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

Welcome to Week 15 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 3 - July 9, 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 […]

Andrew Abbott Records 12 Strikeouts

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott was excellent during his start against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The left-hander has been outstanding this season and continued to look impressive here. He struck out a career-high 12 batters over seven 2/3 innings of work, while allowing only one earned run. Abbott left the game with […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. July is here and that means we can truly start calling this the second half of the fantasy baseball season. Does that encourage or frighten you? Maybe a little of both? Don't ease up now and start the back nine strong with some waiver […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 15

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 15 - Monday, July 3 through Sunday, July 9. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/2/23

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 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 15 - July 3 through July 9. Whether injuries derail your team or you’re 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 we move through […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/2/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a busy Sunday in the majors, but most of the action is early in the afternoon...but not too early. DraftKings and FanDuel don't like that. Both sites chopped off the Baltimore and Minnesota game that starts at high noon. Killjoys. However, FanDuel did include the Coors tilt on the main slate, so those […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Baltimore and Cincinnati Stealing the Show

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Corbin Carroll, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Clayton Kershaw, Hunter Greene, and more...

June is now in our rearview mirror. In comes July, and with it the Major League Baseball All-Star game. This is a significant point in the season. Teams will begin to decide if they are in it to win it or not. But it is also a time when teams could start to try to […]

Video: Hitters Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 15 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/1/23

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 […]

Elly De La Cruz Doubles, Drives In One Friday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, and an RBI in a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres in 11 innings on Friday. De La Cruz ripped a clutch double to tie the game up at 5-5 in the bottom of the 11th inning, paving the way […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for July 1

What's going on RotoBallers? John Brubaker here for my installment of FREE MLB Player Props. I've been on a bit of a roll on the side/total side of things on the books, but today we'll be looking at some props. We have a great slate to pick from today, as all 30 teams will be […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Jordan Walker, Patrick Bailey, Mike Tauchman

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 14. 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 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Ben Lively Could Return Before All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral) could be back with the team to start a game before the All-Star break. Lively is dealing with a minor right-pectoral strain that landed him on the injured list last Saturday, and he appears to be progressing nicely. The 31-year-old made his return to the big leagues this year […]

Nick Lodolo To Start Rehab Program Monday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg), who is rehabbing from a left-tibia stress reaction, had a positive MRI exam on Wednesday and showed improvement. He will have his walking boot removed on Monday and will report to Arizona to start a rehab program. It's nice progress for the 25-year-old southpaw, but he still has a […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Friday, June 30th, 2023

Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/30/23)

Friday night always brings us a robust MLB slate, and this week, we're treated to a ledger that features a few vulnerable pitchers we'll pick on with a trio of hitter props. We also have a leading Cy Young candidate pitching with extra rest and one of those hittable arms in a particularly dangerous matchup, […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include C.J. Cron, Jordan Westburg, Scott McGough, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 15 - June 26 through July 2 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jordan Westburg's contract was purchased from Triple-A Norfolk earlier this week, and he made […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Eric Samulski's "My Guys"

One of the more fun traditional pre-season fantasy baseball columns is the "my guys" article where analysts provide players that they have considerable shares of for the upcoming season. It's a good way to identify potential value based on a writer's analysis and also track the writer's process by seeing if the results pan out. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/29/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's a perfect split for today's MLB schedule, with six-afternoon games and six evening matchups. However, one of the evening games starts at 6:40 PM ET, and DraftKings and FanDuel aren't including that matchup in their evening slates. Therefore, this article […]

Tyler Stephenson Back In Action On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher/designated hitter Tyler Stephenson is back in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Gibson. Stephenson got a breather on Tuesday night but gets right back into action on Wednesday evening in Baltimore. The 26-year-old has had an underwhelming season at the plate after entering the campaign with increased […]