Jonathan India Singles Twice, Steals A Base

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with a run and a steal in a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday. India continues to impress in his rookie season, hitting .271 with six homers, 32 runs, 29 RBI, and six steals across 207 at-bats. He has been heating up at the plate... Read More

Vladimir Gutierrez Takes Third Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez turned in a quality start in a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Gutierrez allowed three runs over six innings of work while striking out four and walking two, but he wound up taking the loss in the low-scoring game. The loss drops his record to 2-3, to... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Afternoon Slate (6/26/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a big Saturday afternoon slate and the focus of this article will be on the 10-game afternoon slate for DraftKings plugging in plays for the split afternoon slates for FanDuel . We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/26

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful for fantasy... Read More

Closers and Saves Report - Week 14 Waiver Wire

So it's not a super common expression, but sometimes, when a pitcher makes a hitter look really bad (usually on a breaking ball), you'll hear announcers say he "undressed him" with the pitch. Well, here's the thing: this week, we've had actual pitchers undress on the field. Manfred League Baseball began enforcing the sticky stuff rules this... Read More

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

With the final week of June upon us, we are all crossing the season's 50% checkpoint. As we all know, that means it's the perfect time to change rules for pitchers...sigh. Manfred shenanigans aside, we push on with my top 101 RP Baller Ranks are geared towards traditional 5x5 roto leagues with some mentions for... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 13

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way,... Read More

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Big 13 game Friday slate. There don't seem to be any real weather issues. It's a weird slate. All of the top offenses are also facing really bad pitchers, which has sent the price tags through the... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Among the 16 games playing today, 13 find themselves on the main slate. The three games we miss are the Phillies-Mets doubleheader and then the Rockies-Brewers clash. Fortunately, 13 is more than enough to build several fantastic DFS lineups. Plus, the pitching is plentiful, and there are some stacks to stumble over. As... Read More

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/25/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to lucky Week 13, and I'm happy to report that Week 12 was a positive one for the books. We didn't have any massive nights to boost our profits skyward (though Monday was very close), but six out of the 7 nights were positive, and I'm confident that... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 6/25

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful... Read More

Sonny Gray Scratched From Rehab Start; Expected To Go On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (groin) was unable to make his scheduled rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Louisville. Gray woke up in the morning with a stiff back, although it doesn't sound as though the ailment is very serious as he is now expected to make his rehab start on Saturday. The veteran right-hander... Read More

Brad Brach Earns Save On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brad Brach threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Brach struck out two and allowed one hit on the way to earning his first save since the 2018 season. The veteran reliever should be in line to pitch in more high-leverage situations with... Read More

Tony Santillan Strikes Out Eight In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan turned in an excellent start in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Santillan allowed just one run over six innings while striking out eight and walking three. The rookie's only mistake on the evening was a first-inning solo homer off of the bat of Freddie Freeman. He... Read More

Nick Castellanos Drives In Four In Win Over Atlanta

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos turned in a big game in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a homer and four RBI in the win to help pull the Reds over .500 on the year. The veteran outfielder ripped a two-run homer in the seventh inning while also... Read More

Nick Senzel Plays Catch On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was able to play catch before Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He has been out since the end of May due to a knee issue. Senzel was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, which means he likely won't return until after the All-Star break. It's uncertain how... Read More

Vance Worley Signs Deal With Mets

The New York Mets have purchased the contract of pitcher Vance Worley from Kane County of the Independent League. He has not pitched in the MLB since the 2017 season. Worley posted a 4.01 ERA in five starts with Kane County this season. It sounds like Worley is going to head to Triple-A and serve... Read More

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/24/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 6/24/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on... Read More

Hunter Greene Picks Up First Triple-A Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene mixed in more offspeed pitches to complement his triple-digit heat on Wednesday to pick up his first victory with Triple-A Louisville. The No. 55 overall prospect struck out six and gave up two hits while walking three in his five scoreless innings of work. Greene reached 104 mph with his... Read More

Lucas Sims Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lucas Sims was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right elbow. He struggled in his previous outing and the elbow issue could be the reason why. The 27-year-old is 7-for-9 in save opportunities along with a 5.02 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 44:15 K: BB across 28 2/3 innings.... Read More

Nick Castellanos Has Turned It Around In 2021

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos hit for some power last year in the shortened season, but he also put up the lowest batting average and on-base percentage of his career after posting a 1.002 OPS in 51 games for the Chicago Cubs in the second half of 2019. Castellanos has turned things around this year,... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 6/24

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/24/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Greetings RotoBallers! We have a smaller eight-game slate tonight rather than the usual double-digit game slate. Personally, I prefer these smaller slates as if nothing else, it gives me less to sift through. If you are looking for a game stack, look no further than Baltimore at Toronto as both starting pitchers have an ERA... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/24/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 8-game main slate on tap tonight, and there should be hitting for days. After Walker Buehler and a few other arms, the pitching landscape is very messy. However, playing with roster percentages closer to lock will help give the edge needed for a winning tournament lineup. Listen in to MLB DFS Quick... Read More

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

The final week of June approaches and Rob Manfred has decided it's a great time to turn pitching on its head. Let's check all of our arms for illegal substances as we update my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where I take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. We're about halfway into the season... Read More

Jonathan India (2B/3B, CIN) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: India was a hot pickup the first week of the season since he started his major league career with at least one hit in six consecutive games. Then the jump from AA in 2019 straight to the majors in 2020 started to take... Read More

Hunter Greene Strikes Out Six Batters At Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds prospect Hunter Greene is adjusting nicely to Triple-A hitters. He struck out six batters and allowed just two hits in five innings of work on Wednesday. The 22-year-old prospect was recently promoted to the level after dominating Double-A ball despite missing more than two years due to Tommy John surgery and the pandemic.... Read More

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Thursday (6/24/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Thursday is getaway day in Major League Baseball so there are 10 games, including a couple in the afternoon, but Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them, giving you many chances to play and win! It is a mixed bag of pitchers Thursday, including relatively inexperienced pitchers like Toronto’s Anthony Kay, Cincinnati’s Tony... Read More

A Tale of Two Months: Outfielders

With nearly three months now in the books, and most players having played nearly as many games as they did in 2020, it's time to take stock on the truth behind various hot starts and slumps. However, we shouldn't do so just for our own edification, as there is good instruction to be had. Knowing... Read More

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Fastball Run Values (Week 13)

The news regarding MLB's unexpected crackdown on foreign substances has been well-documented by now. It will surely have a negative impact on pitchers, but the effect on hitters may largely depend on their batted-ball profile. The pitch that has seen the biggest discrepancy for the top aces due to increased spin rates is the good... Read More