Vladimir Gutierrez Struggles Vs. Marlins

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez struggled in a 6-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Gutierrez allowed five runs over three innings while he struck out two and allowed seven hits, including a three-run homer to Jesus Sanchez. Gutierrez took the loss, dropping his record to 9-4 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and […]

Mike Moustakas Exits With Hip Tightness

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (hip) exited Saturday's game due to right hip tightness, according to Bobby Nightengale Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Moustakas struck out swinging to lead off the top of the second inning, and he was then replaced on defense in the bottom half of the inning by Asdrubal Cabrera. It's been […]

Eugenio Suarez Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't starting against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The Reds will match up with Miami right-hander Sandy Alcantara but will do so with Suarez on the bench. The 29-year-old is batting .172 with a .258 on-base percentage and 23 home runs in 480 plate appearances this season. Mike Moustakas […]

Tyler Stephenson Isn't Starting Saturday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't starting on Saturday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Stephenson is hitting .289 with a .375 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 317 plate appearances this season. It'll be Tucker Barnhart catching, and batting seventh, instead on Saturday. If you're looking for streaming help at catcher […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (8/28/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sizeable nine-gamer over on the blue site tonight, and we have our pick of the litter at the pitcher position. Lynn, Wainwright, and Valdez are all in beautiful spots against bottom-of-the-barrel lineups, while there are also a number of cheap options to mix in as tournament plays. Seven of the 18 teams in action currently […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 23

There are only five full weeks left of the major league baseball season. Players will now begin to be shut down for the year. Knowing injury timelines is an extremely crucial part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many players that have injury questions yet to be answered. I will continue to highlight […]

Mike Moustakas Doubles, Homers In 6-0 Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, two runs, and two RBI in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Moustakas went deep with a solo shot off of Miami reliever Paul Campbell in the eighth inning to increase Cincinnati's lead to six. The veteran infielder has […]

Tyler Naquin Homers, Doubles In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin had a big night in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Naquin went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in the winning effort. The veteran outfielder launched his solo shot off of Miami starter Zach Thompson in the first inning, giving him 19 on the […]

Wade Miley Earns 11th Win

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley threw seven shutout innings in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Miley struck out five and walked one while working around six hits including three doubles in the victory. The veteran hurler was in excellent form after failing to get out of the fifth inning in his […]

Reds Claim Asdrubal Cabrera Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Reds claimed veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. With Arizona well out of the playoff picture this year, they are effectively giving Cabrera a chance to play in the postseason later this season. The Reds are currently in the second wild-card spot in the National League. The […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full Friday night slate on tap, as the complete absence of day games gives us the entire MLB player pool to work with. Reliable pitching is in fairly good supply, and interestingly, there are a number of hitters who find themselves in particularly attractive matchups on the road. I'll be providing you […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/27/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/27/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, and it is a loaded one. When it comes to the pitching on the slate, it […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 22 Waiver Wire

With some leagues already starting the playoffs and others about to, saves and holds are getting more and more critical to fantasy success each week. Roto league managers will want a few more to move up or to keep their top spot, while head-to-head managers will want to ensure that they have more than their […]

Nick Castellanos Homers In Second Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castellanos took Milwaukee reliever Brent Suter deep in the sixth inning for his second home run in as many days. He has been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .407 with three homers […]

Jonathan India Hits Three-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. India took Brewers reliever Hunter Strickland deep in the fifth inning to give the Reds a 4-1 lead. The rookie infielder is putting together an excellent debut campaign, hitting […]

Sonny Gray Turns In Six Strong Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray turned in six strong innings in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Gray shut out the Brewers over his six innings of work while striking out six and walking two in the win. The veteran right-hander only allowed three hits in the start, two singles and a […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 8/26/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/26/21 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 […]

Tejay Antone To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) announced on his Twitter account that he was scheduled to undergo Tommy John Surgery on Friday. This will be his second Tommy John surgery. His first came in 2017 when he was in the minors. Antone was sidelined for about two months due to a right forearm strain. […]

Kyle Farmer Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Brett Anderson and the Milwaukee Brewers. Jose Barrero will be the team's shortstop for the game and he's batting eighth in the order. Farmer has continued to be a solid producer for the Reds over the past few weeks. He's […]

Mike Moustakas Sitting Against Lefty On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas is heading to the bench for the team's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Left-hander Brett Anderson is on the mound for the Brewers, so the Reds will be going with the right-handed Eugenio Suarez at third instead of the left-handed Moustakas, who has gone just 2-for-24 against […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 8/26

Sadly, baseball is nearing an end, 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 […]

Nick Castellanos Hits 23rd Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Castellanos hit a ninth-inning homer off of Jake Cousins to give the Reds their only run of the game on an evening where Cincinnati only managed five hits. The veteran outfielder is heating up […]

Luis Castillo Takes 13th Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo took a hard-luck loss in his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Castillo allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings while striking out six and walking two. The veteran hurler cruised through the first six innings of the game, allowing just one run, before struggling a bit in the […]

Jesse Winker Remains “A Couple Of Weeks Away”

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) has yet to resume baseball activities and "remains a couple of weeks away" from returning from the injured list, per manager David Bell. "Not doing baseball, no swinging or anything like that yet," said Bell. He's been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain. The 28-year-old is hitting […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

Welcome to the Baller Ranks for the last month or so of the 2021 fantasy baseball season! I know football continues to grab headlines, but stay the course and dominate the stretch run for that sweet, sweet championship. Finish strong with another edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! This google sheet accompanies the table below […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 22

With September just around the corner, we’re quickly running out of time for minor league prospects to make impacts on the 2021 redraft season. However, that doesn’t mean a well-timed rookie or two still can’t push you into the playoffs or help you wrap up a title. Service time consideration has become a major factor […]

Most Favorable Schedules for the Stretch Run

We are ramping up for playoff time in fantasy baseball land. Chances are if you're reading this that you're locked into a playoff spot or well in the hunt for one. With so little time left, it can be a benefit to look at your player's schedules to see what you'll be dealing with in […]

Tejay Antone Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right forearm strain. It's unfortunate news as Antone was previously placed on the 10-day injured list in late June due to a right forearm strain and was just activated on Tuesday. The reliever left Tuesday's game […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 8/25/2021

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's humpday, so we're halfway to the weekend. John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited to help you crush the sportsbooks in this final push of the MLB season. […]

Nick Castellanos Likely To Opt Out Of His Contract

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos is likely to opt out of his contract at the end of the 2021 season, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. He has two years and $34 million left on his contract after this year, but he will be primed for a much more lucrative deal as a free agent […]