DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you had a great weekend filled with baseball. We welcome the work week back with a ten-game slate. Today's slate has some top-end pitching options in tough matchups. There also isn't much value at pitching, making pitching less of a priority tonight than usual. Sure, we can get a ceiling […]

Matt McLain To Be Called Up By Reds

Cincinnati Reds top infield prospect Matt McLain will be promoted on Monday, according to Jon Heyman. The shortstop is MLB Pipeline's No. 5 prospect for the Reds. McLain, 23, is slashing a robust .348/.474/.710 with 12 homers and 10 steals in 138 at-bats at Triple-A Louisville. The Reds will likely give him plenty of playing […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Eury Perez, Harrison Bader, Alex Kirilloff, Triston Casas and more

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 8 - May 15th through May 21st. About 20% of the MLB regular season is completed, and some of the top prospects are starting to get all called up and delivering for fantasy managers right off the bat. The Miami Marlins called up […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

Welcome to Week 8 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

Casey Legumina Heads To IL

Cincinnati Reds reliever Casey Legumina (ankle) landed on the 15-day IL on Sunday. The right-hander exited Saturday's meeting with the Marlins after taking a comebacker off the right ankle, resulting in a contusion. Legumina hasn't done much for fantasy managers in 2023, posting a 1-0 record with a 4.35 ERA and nine strikeouts in 10 […]

Nick Lodolo Placed On 15-Day IL

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The right-hander was scratched from Saturday's meeting with the Miami Marlins and returned to Cincy for an examination, where he was diagnosed with left calf tendinosis. Lodolo hasn't had a quality 2023 and is currently sitting on a 1-2 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/14/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/14/23 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 […]

Louie Varland - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Varland is the priority pick-up under 50% owned this week. What he's done in his three starts has been really impressive. Here's the whole list of pitchers this year with 3+ GS, a K% above 27%, a BB% below 9%, and a […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With nearly 25% of the season in the books, you should have a good idea of which team weaknesses you must urgently address. While you can do so through trades, the waiver wire is always there for you with many options! At this point, […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

The majority of the rookie SPs have scuffled in recent outings, and we're left with an overhaul pretty bleak picture of what life has been like on the SP waiver wire. We have located some gems early on, but there have been plenty of blanks fired as well. This remains a good time of the […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 8 – May 15 through May 21. 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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 8

We’re rounding around week eight of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. 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 pitchers, and a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/14/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's Mother's Day main slate features an enticing nine-game mix. […]

Top Five MLB Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 8)

Welcome back to top prospects to stash! This list will highlight the top five hitting and pitching prospects to hold on your bench in re-draft 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 […]

Video: Hitters Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 8 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 8 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, […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball - Probable Pitchers for May 13th, 2023

  Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Probable Pitchers for May 13th, 2023 Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find today's fantasy baseball pitcher rankings for Saturday, May 13th, 2023. We have ranked all of the projected starting pitchers including names like Zac Gallen, Joe Musgrove, Julio Urias, Bryce Miller, Nestor Cortes and Dylan […]

Nick Senzel Sitting Out Against Marlins

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/third baseman Nick Senzel is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Senzel will take a seat after making 16 straight starts for the Reds. Over that span, he's been electric with a .322 average, three home runs and two stolen bases to raise his season slash line to […]

Reds Recall Levi Stoudt From Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds recalled right-hander Levi Stoudt from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday and optioned right-hander Kevin Herget to Louisville in a corresponding move. Stoudt will be available in relief on Saturday. The team's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, could have a chance to take over left-hander Nick Lodolo's (calf) rotation spot in the short […]

Nick Lodolo Scratched, Derek Law To Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (calf) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins and has returned to Cincinnati for examination of his sore left calf. In his place, right-hander Derek Law will get the start as the opener. The 25-year-old Lodolo has dealt with a calf issue since spring […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks: Bryce Miller, Mitch Keller, Ezequiel Tovar, More

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Week 7 is here, and 20% of the MLB season is in the books. 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 13, 2023. These rankings are being released in May […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Rest-Of-Season Updates for Bryce Harper, Mason Miller, Matt Mervis, Jose Altuve, more

Hey RotoBallers, we are more than a month into the season - and it's time for another check-in for our fantasy baseball rankings. With a month in the books, a lot has happened. There have been some notable injuries with stars such as Aaron Judge (hip) and Jacob deGrom (forearm) on the injured list. Eloy […]

TJ Friedl Not Ready To Return

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) is not in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Eury Perez and the Miami Marlins on Friday. Friedl tweaked his side while taking a swing in Thursday's game against the New York Mets and will remain out to start the series against Miami. For now, fantasy managers should consider […]

Joey Votto Facing Live Pitching

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) made his way to the club's Triple-A facility in Louisville to face live pitching, according to MLB.com. The veteran of 16 seasons has been sidelined for the entire 2023 season due to offseason shoulder surgery. Votto started a rehab assignment in April, but the team sent him […]

Marlins vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/12)

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PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, May 12, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, May 12, 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 […]

Kevin Herget Earns First Career Save

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Herget picked up his first career save on Thursday, finishing off the New York Mets in a 5-0 victory. It was a bullpen day for the Reds, and all of their arms performed well. That included 32-year-old Kevin Herget, who only had 7 innings pitched in the majors coming into […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Luis Severino, Andres Munoz, Nick Lodolo

The MLB has never seen a more impressive group of pitchers at one time around the league, so many have become fantasy baseball studs. 2023 is no different, but the flurry of injuries at the position is always a factor. Today, we'll look at injured pitchers, including Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Luis Severino, Andres Munoz, […]

TJ Friedl Dealing With Side Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) left Thursday's game early against the New York Mets with soreness in his side in the sixth inning. He will undergo an MRI exam. The 27-year-old likely tweaked his side during a swing in the bottom of the fifth inning. Before departing, Friedl went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in […]

Reds vs. Mets Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/11)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds, 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 Thursday, May 11th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/11/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/11/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a split slate today with a 3-game early slate and another 3-game slate tonight. This is less than ideal for DFS, but I'm going to do my best to give you my thoughts […]