Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B/3B, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: After missing the first few weeks of the Triple-A season, Christian Encarnacion-Strand made his debut at the level early last week and has been mashing all week. Encarnacion-Strand is slashing .448/.500/.931 in seven games with two doubles and four home runs already. And just as impressive is the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am going to be guiding you through our Monday Premium DFS picks every Monday this season! There are 11 games being played today, but just 6 games […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/1/23): 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 six-game slate. Today's slate is full of average pitching, as we don't have any true aces to pick from. Luis Garcia is our most expensive arm at $9,200 on DraftKings and MacKenzie Gore at […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/1/23)

Happy Monday and happy May, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league. That's why I'm super stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks once again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in 2022 but bounced back […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Monday, May 1, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Monday, May 1, 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 […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 6)

It was an interesting week for prospect promotions and demotions. We received another exciting Cleveland prospect with Tanner Bibee while Michael Busch FINALLY made his long-awaited MLB debut, even if it took half the Dodgers team going on the paternity leave list for it to happen. But on the other side, St. Louis optioned Jordan […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Logan Allen, Jarren Duran, Brett Baty, Gavin Stone, more

RotoBallers, can you believe it? We are through a full month of baseball as April comes to an end on Sunday. MLB played its first game in Mexico City, and we had an absolute slugfest between the Giants and Padres as both teams managed to score a total of 27 runs. Offenses and the weather […]

Nick Senzel (OF, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Senzel was performing fairly well at the plate over the first few weeks of the season, but something clicked in his stroke that put him on an entirely different trajectory. His bat has become a legit threat over the past seven […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As baseball's first month comes to an end we all have a chance to check our team's accounting books and easily assess our waiver-wire needs. Don't forget about trade avenues but you know the wire is always there for you. As am I and […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 6

Hey, RotoBallers! Another exhilarating week of baseball is in the books! Balls are flying, and Drew Maggi finally gets the call. Baseball is moving to Mexico City, and Nick Castellanos is the biggest jokester in the game. Now that we've covered the fluff topics, it's time to take a sneak peek at Week 6, running […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 1 - May 7)

Welcome to our fantasy baseball two-start pitcher streamers and waiver wire pickups article for the week ahead - May 1st through May 7th. If you're trying to figure out which pitchers to pick up and start this week, then you've come to the right place. Whether you are in leagues with daily or weekly moves, […]

Elly De La Cruz Launches First Triple-A Home Run

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz smacked his first long ball at the Triple-A level, a 107.3 miles-per-hour moonshot to dead center. A hamstring injury forced the 21-year-old to miss the first couple of weeks of the 2023 campaign, and he carries a mediocre .189/.231/.432 slash line through eight games. Nonetheless, it's a […]

Jonathan India Sitting Out On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. This looks to be a routine day off for the 26-year-old, who is off to a rock-solid start this season. India is slashing .283/.392/.394 with one home run, 11 RBI, and five stolen bases across 99 at-bats […]

Athletics vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/30)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Oakland Athletics, 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 Sunday, April 30th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

Welcome to Week Six 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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/30/23)

Another day of rain in the Northeast means we won't get a chance to bet on Spencer Strider again as that game just got postponed again. Yesterday our guy Nathan Eovaldi was awesome, striking out 8 in a CGSO against the Yankees, while Reid Detmers was incredibly frustrating to watch and came up one short […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

I really screwed the pooch here last week. My first recommendation was Kyle Bradish and I called him a "priority pickup". Some of you probably picked him up and started him after that, and you were punished by him on Tuesday as he gave up seven earned runs on eight hits and four walks. Your […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 6 – May 1 through May 7. 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 […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

We've reached the end of April and it feels like baseball has been going on forever. The first month of the season delivered a ton of excitement, so it's a bit of a reality check when you realize we've got five months of baseball left. It's a marathon, not a sprint, or so they say. […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 6

We’re rounding around week six 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 […]

Jake Fraley Starting Saturday's Game On The Bench

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley will begin Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics on the bench. The former Seattle Mariner is slashing .230/.333/.351 with two bombs, nine runs, 14 RBI, and three stolen bases over 24 games. With left-hander Kyle Muller taking the ball for the A's, it makes sense to sit Fraley, who owns […]

TJ Friedl Not In Saturday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's contest with the Oakland Athletics. The 27-year-old has been productive with the bat, slashing .303/.357/.438 with a pair of homers and stolen bases, and has added eight runs and 11 RBI through 26 games. But with left-hander Kyle Muller on the hill […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/29/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/29/23 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Aaron Judge, Raisel Iglesias, Carlos Rodon, Lance McCullers, Chas McCormick and more

April is just about in the books. The baseball season is officially one-sixth completed. Some teams continue to surprise (Pirates, Rangers and Diamondbacks) while other teams continue to struggle to get their footing (Dodgers, Padres and Phillies). The same goes with our fantasy teams. We may have left our draft feeling great but now your […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/29/23)

Today's set of games is a bit front-loaded with the majority of games going off in the early and mid-afternoon. So get out of bed already, make that cup of coffee and let's figure out which MLB props we want to smash today, shall we? Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to […]

Hot MLB Prospect Hitters and Potential Call-Ups - Mining the Minors for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome to the second season of this series where I comb through the minor league leaderboards to see who is having a particularly impressive start to the season. I then try to break down whether the performance is for real and whether or not this player should be somebody that we should have on our […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Making Strong Case For Promotion

Cincinnati Reds first base prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand remained hot on Thursday for Triple-A Louisville. The slugger went 5-for-6 with a pair of home runs, a double and six RBI. The 23-year-old dominated in Spring Training, but was unable to crack a spot on the Opening Day roster and then was sidelined after suffering from a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/28/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 11-game MLB DFS slate on tap this Friday evening but be careful, there is some weather that could throw some plans into a blender. Let's see if we can navigate mother nature and ensure we are getting the best picks possible into our lineups! Remember, this 11-game slate locks at 7:05 PM […]

Wil Myers Placed On Injured List With Illness

The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder/outfielder Wil Myers (illness) on the injured list (retroactive to Wednesday). In corresponding moves, the team also recalled right-hander Casey Legumina from Triple-A Louisville and placed right-hander Graham Ashcraft on the bereavement list. Infielder Jason Vosler, who was designated for assignment on Monday, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Louisville. Myers […]

Andrew Abbott Strikes Out Seven In Triple-A Debut

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Andrew Abbott made his first start at the Triple-A level, striking out seven batters while going five innings deep. He generated 11 whiffs on 18 pitches, with his changeup having a 60% whiff rate. This start continues his torrid start as he had a 1.15 ERA and 65.4% K rate in […]