Mike Moustakas Goes Hitless For Fourth Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds Mike Moustakas went 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts in a 7-4 win over the Phillies on Sunday. It was his fourth straight game in which he was held without a hit, as he is now hitting 4-for-22 with three doubles, two RBI, two runs scored and eight strikeouts over his last […]

Jesse Winker Reaggravates Intercostal Strain

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (side) exited Sunday's game after reaggravating his intercostal strain, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Winker had been replaced on defense in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday's contest, as according to manager David Bell, Winker felt something "right at the end of the last swing […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers 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 sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Jesse Winker Exits Early Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was replaced by Aristides Aquino in the field to begin the bottom of the third inning. Before his departure, Winker was 0-for-2 in two plate appearances. The reason for his exit is unknown at this time. Winker has had an excellent year […]

Nick Senzel Activated From IL, Optioned To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday and optioned to Triple-A Louisville, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Senzel has been out of action since mid-May due to arthroscopic knee surgery, and prior to the injury he was slashing .252/.323/.315 with one homer, two steals, […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 15th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 21 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's always strange to type "Week 20" in baseball articles, but the middle of August is here and we must gear up for the playoff push. Football continues to siphon attention so disciplined baseball teams can make their shake-and-bake move. Let's check in on […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers 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 sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Lewis Brinson (OF, MIA) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Brinson has been optioned and recalled eight separate times this season but he's been raking since his last call up. Over the last 20 games, he's slashing a hefty .349/.406/.698 with seven doubles, five home runs, 18 RBI, and 12 runs […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/15/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you're still playing MLB DFS by the point in the season, first of all, let me salute you because it's a long season and many have already given up on this game we love. And secondly, I hope you have learned to embrace the variance that occurs in baseball and especially some of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday gang! We have a ten-game slate on our hands this afternoon. We'll have to keep up with the weather as the morning goes on, as it's a tough one to tackle. I'll do my best to update before lock if there are any weather concerns with the guys I have listed below. Let's […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 21

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 21 of the MLB season (8/16 through 8/22). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Blue Jays Acquire Mallex Smith From Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Mallex Smith has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. The speed outfielder has bounced around lately, but could be an asset to the Blue Jays. He played 22 games in Triple-A with the Reds organization, but could see some time in Toronto. As of right now, […]

Tyler Stephenson Hits Solo Homer In Loss

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Stephenson took Phillies reliever Archie Bradley deep in the eighth inning to provide the Reds with their only run of the game. The rookie backstop continues to put together a quality debut season, hitting […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight In Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a solid outing in a 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Castillo allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings while striking out eight and walking two. While he was credited with a loss, it was yet another strong outing for Castillo, who has a 2.89 ERA […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 8/14/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome in to Week 20 of the season! We've officially entered the dog days of summer post-Trade Deadline, and in theory we should see the contenders separate themselves even more from the teams that are mailing it in. I know I've started to notice much wider gaps in Vegas money lines, and while it can […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/14/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/14/21 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 […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/14 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/14/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/14/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (8/14/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another day goes by and again I find myself covering for one of my MLB DFS buddies as this is usually Mike Marteny's article on Saturdays. I'm team #nodaysoff so I am happy to help cover for some of my teammates and get you started with your research for today's 10-game slate. I'll be providing […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 23rd Homer

Cincinnati Reds infielder Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Suarez hit a 354-foot homer off of Phillies reliever David Paulino in the ninth inning to give the Reds a couple of insurance runs. Overall, the veteran is hitting .175 with 23 homers, 53 […]

Nick Castellanos Hits 20th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Castellanos homered off of Phillies ace Zack Wheeler in the sixth inning after Wheeler hit him with a pitch on the shoulder in the fourth. The All-Star outfielder is hitting .319 with 20 homers, […]

Nick Lodolo Dealing With Shoulder Fatigue

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo will skip his next start at Triple-A Louisville due to left shoulder fatigue. Lodolo is widely regarded as one of the top pitching prospects in the Cincinnati organization. He posted a 1.84 ERA over 10 starts in Double-A this season, although he's struggled since being promoted to Triple-A, allowing four […]

Joey Votto Hits 26th Homer

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Votto lifted a fourth-inning offering from Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler for his 26th homer of the season. The veteran infielder has been red-hot at the plate of late, hitting .333 with 15 homers, […]

Tyler Mahle Throws Seven Scoreless Innings In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle was excellent in a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Mahle threw seven scoreless innings while striking out seven and walking none. He allowed just three hits on the way while posting an impressive 33% CSW (called strikes+whiffs). Mahle now has a 10-3 record, 3.58 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Back Tightness Friday

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) was scratched from Friday's lineup due to lower back tightness, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. There's no specifics as to how long this could keep him sidelined, and for now managers should consider him day-to-day. Winker has had a nice year at […]

Jesse Winker Scratched From Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday night, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. There's no word as to why Winker was scratched, but Shogo Akiyama now enters the lineup in center field and is batting eighth in the order. Managers should keep an eye out for […]

Kyle Farmer Isn't Starting On Friday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer isn't starting on Friday. The 30-year-old has established himself as the Reds' starting shortstop this season, batting .262 with a .322 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and two stolen bases in 380 plate appearances. However, he won't start against right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Instead, it's […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 8/13/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome in to Week 20 of the season! We've officially entered the dog days of summer post-Trade Deadline, and in theory we should see the contenders separate themselves even more from the teams that are mailing it in. I know I've started to notice much wider gaps in Vegas money lines, and while it can […]