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Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Manny Machado, Jazz Chisolm, Dustin May, Triston McKenzie, AJ Puk and more
One question that I have been getting a lot is what to do with injured pitchers. Injuries to pitchers seem to be on the rise this year. There are currently 159 pitchers on the IL when compared to only 72 position players on the IL. This is a trend this year that I do not […]
Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 8)
Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. Almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]
Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Eury Perez, Luis Robert, Christopher Morel, more
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Week 8 is here, and we are already halfway through May. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of May 17, 2023. These rankings are being released in May and are looking […]
Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Prospect Call-Ups, Pitchers to Sell, Rays Bats and more
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 […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball - Probable Pitchers for May 19th, 2023
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Probable Pitchers for May 19th, 2023 Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find today's fantasy baseball pitcher rankings for Friday, May 19th, 2023. We have ranked all of the projected starting pitchers including names like Bryce Miller, Martin Perez, James Paxton, Blake Snell, Joe Ryan and more.Be […]
Jose Barrero Starting In Center Field
Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Barrero is starting in center field and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Friday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Clarke Schmidt. With rookie Matt McLain taking over the 6 in Cincinnati, Barrero has to find other avenues for playing time with the Reds. The 25-year-old hasn't been […]
Elly De La Cruz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Elly De La Cruz, SS, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: The narrative for Elly De La Cruz for a while now has been that he possesses massive fantasy upside given his elite power and speed, but that the approach needed refinement. We saw that all on full display last season when De La Cruz went bonkers […]
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Matthew Liberatore, Mark Vientos, Taj Bradley, Gavin Stone, more
RotoBallers, welcome to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 9 - May 22nd through May 28th - to help you get a stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. We are already halfway through May and are seeing more top prospects being called up to […]
PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, May 19, 2023
Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, May 19, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]
Reds Sign Alec Mills To Minor-League Deal
The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent right-hander Alec Mills to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to MLB's transaction's log. Mills made 39 career starts with the Chicago Cubs and was a part of their starting rotation for a few years in 2020 and 2021, when he made a combined 43 appearances (31 starts) and went […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Jacob deGrom, Dustin May, Carlos Rodon, Luis Severino, Tyler Glasnow, more
Pitchers are always at risk for suffering minor or major injuries, and lately, the bumps and bruises for some fantasy studs have come in bunches. Having deep pitching rosters is important in "real life" baseball and fantasy baseball alike, so hopefully managers have prepared for life without some of these banged-up pitchers. Today, we'll look […]
Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Minor League OPS leader and No. 5 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds farm system, Matt McLain was called up on Sunday and debuted in Monday's series opener in Colorado. Before being promoted to the pros, McLain was the sole leader in […]
Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Alex Kirilloff, Taylor Walls, and More
Here we are for our fifth iteration of breakout hitters! We are seeing more and more standout performances as we get closer to summer. There have been minor leagues being called up and some young players developing before our very eyes. There have also been plenty of dud performances and disappointments. Some of the early […]
Nick Lodolo Has Stress Reaction In Tibia
A follow-up MRI exam on Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) showed a stress reaction in his left tibia. Lodolo is currently in a protective boot and will have another MRI exam in two weeks, according to manager David Bell. It's something that the 25-year-old southpaw has been dealing with since spring training, but he's […]
Tyler Stephenson, Matt McLain, Henry Ramos Out Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson, rookie shortstop Matt McLain and outfielder Henry Ramos are all out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. In their places, respectively, Luke Maile will do the catching and bat in the nine-hole, Jose Barrero will man the 6 and hit seventh, and Jake Fraley will start […]
Analyzing Pitching Debuts for Fantasy Baseball - Eury Perez, James Paxton, Ranger Suarez, Luis Ortiz
James Paxton... remember him? Yes, he still exists! The southpaw recently made his Red Sox debut nearly two years after inking a deal with the team. We'll take a closer look at his outing and what to expect from him this year. We'll also be examining Ranger Suarez's 2023 debut against the Rockies at Coors […]
Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 8)
Welcome back to another mid-May edition of my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. This is about where I feel comfortable taking some harder stances on preconceived notions, so let's jump into another edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! It seems a new pitching prospect comes to tempt us each week. […]
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/17/23)
We have a full day of baseball today on the docket. This includes split DFS slates and an opportunity to bet on teams and players all day. Tonight's last game starts at 8:10 PM, so maybe we can even get some sleep tonight. Matthew Liberatore gets his call-up for the Cardinals today. We have a […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 5/17/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
We are back to our normally scheduled getaway day splits with five afternoon games, one early game that both sites chopped off, and a heavier main slate in primetime. All is right in the baseball universe unless you're a Cardinals fan. This will focus on the five-game early slate. We FINALLY have a slate that […]
Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Matt McLain, 2B/SS, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: Originally drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round in 2018, McLain went to college at UCLA and ended up a first-round pick by the Reds in 2021 after an up-and-down career with the Bruins. McLain altered his swing, attempting to generate more power, but he struggled […]
Alexis Diaz Earns 10th Save Of Season Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz picked up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rockies. Diaz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been solid all season, converting all of his save opportunities with a 2.25 […]
Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Mick Abel, Matt McLain, Colton Cowser, Ben Brown and more
The 2023 fantasy baseball season has been highlighted by the promotion of nearly two-dozen top prospects to the major leagues to impact fantasy rosters. This week's edition features one player who was called up as the piece was being written. Will these strong performers join the ranks of those who have moved to the majors […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome to Tuesday's edition of our free DraftKings and FanDuel DFS picks! We have a 12-game main slate to dive into this evening while we have a wealth of starting pitching options to sort through! Remember, this 12-game slate locks at 7:07 PM ET on Tuesday, May 16 so be sure to get your lineups set […]
Brandon Williamson To Start Tuesday For The Reds
Cincinnati Reds top 10 prospect Brandon Williamson will take the hill on Tuesday to face the Colorado Rockies, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The 25-year-old hurler has never pitched in the Majors, and his minor-league numbers aren't too encouraging. Over four seasons, Williamson owns a 4.06 ERA, including a 6.62 mark this season, with […]
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 8)
It was another exciting week of prospect promotions with two big names being promoted to the Majors. First, Miami called up their studly right-handed pitching prospect Eury Perez who made his debut on Friday, and then Cincinnati gave Matt McLain's mother one heck of a Mother's Day gift by promoting him Sunday night. Needless to […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/16/23
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Tuesday night baseball with the weather heating up. It's a great time of the year! We have a good amount of data to use from this year but still a ton of time left to use with it! Let's dive into this great DFS […]
Matt McLain: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?
Fantasy managers love guys who hit home runs. We also love guys who steal bases. Our favorite players can do both, and guys who project to run and hit for power rarely stay on waivers very long. If you want them, you have to act quickly. Matt McLain made his big league debut last night, […]
Matt McLain Hitting Second In MLB Debut
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Matt McLain is starting at shortstop and is hitting second in his major-league debut on Monday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Connor Seabold. It's a solid lineup placement for the 23-year-old, who is the Reds' No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He'll also have a nice matchup against Seabold in […]
TJ Friedl Put On Injured List, Joey Votto Moved To 60-Day IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder TJ Friedl (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 12) with a left oblique strain on Monday and also moved first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Additionally, the Reds recalled infielder Matt McLain from Triple-A Louisville and put left-hander Brandon Williamson on the […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/15/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/15/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article is for the 10 games on the MAIN slate on FanDuel and DraftKings that kicks off at 7:05 EST! Top Pitchers for 5/15/23 Each day we try to give you some pitchers […]
