Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xBACON Leaderboard

Who doesn't love xBACON? Rather than the extra crispy version of your favorite breakfast meat, it's actually an expected statistic that measures Batting Average on CONtact, but you already knew that. The purpose of using xBACON is to get a better sense of whether a player's BABIP is truly "deserved" or not based on the […]

Nick Castellanos Remains Out On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Castellanos has made just two appearances as a pinch-hitter since being hit by a pitch on his right wrist last Friday. Since the 2021 All-Star hasn't been placed on the injured list, fantasy managers should be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/21/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! As is usually the case during the middle of the week, MLB is splitting up the schedule into day and evening games. This article will focus on the eight evening matchups starting with the Marlins and Nationals at 7:05 pm ET and go all the way through to the Giants-Dodgers NL West showdown […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/21/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to another Wednesday night of FanDuel picks! If you're like me, you probably threw up in your mouth a little bit looking at the pitching options tonight. Robbie Ray ($10,600) is the most expensive arm on the slate and while he's had an outstanding bounce-back season, that Blue Jays/Red Sox game has the highest […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DK while mentioning plays for the 3-game Early Only slate on FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both […]

Jonathan India Hits Leadoff Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 1-for-3 with a homer, two runs, an RBI, and a walk in a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. India blasted a 432-foot leadoff homer off of New York starter Robert Stock in the win. The rookie infielder continues to put together a solid debut […]

Joey Votto Blasts 12th Homer

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Votto hit a 428-foot homer off of Stephen Nogosek in the third inning, going back-to-back with Aristides Aquino. The veteran first baseman is now hitting .262 with 12 homers, […]

Amir Garrett Picks Up Seventh Save

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Garrett struck out two and walked one on the way to securing the save. It is notable that it was Garrett, and not Heath Hembree, who got the nod for the team's first […]

Wade Miley Picks Up Eighth Win On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley was excellent in a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Miley allowed two runs (one earned) over 6 1/3 innings of work in the win while striking out eight and walking two. It was a solid outing for Miley, who overcame a first-inning solo homer to Pete […]

Reds Send Vladimir Gutierrez Down

The Cincinnati Reds optioned right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Ashton Goudeau in a corresponding move. Gutierrez hasn't been terrible in his first stint in the big leagues, but he also hasn't been very reliable from a fantasy perspective, even in much deeper leagues. The 25-year-old Cuban will head back […]

Nick Senzel, Lucas Sims To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) and relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) are scheduled to start their rehab assignments with Triple-A Louisville next week. Barring any setbacks, both Senzel and Sims could rejoin the Reds in early August. Senzel had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in late May, but he is capable of providing […]

Mike Moustakas Making Good Progress

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) is progressing "a lot quicker now," according to skipper David Bell. It was reported last week that Moustakas was still dealing with pain in his heel, but it looks like he has improved significantly since then. However, Moustakas will likely need to go on a lengthy minor league rehab […]

Tejay Antone To Throw Bullpens Next Week

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) will start throwing bullpen sessions next week, according to manager David Bell. Antone went back on the injured list in late June with a right forearm strain, but he's progressing and had a successful flat-ground throwing session on Tuesday. Barring setbacks, the right-hander could return to the team […]

Nick Castellanos Not Starting On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Castellanos served as a pinch-hitter in Monday's game, but he'll continue to sit after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist last Friday. Whenever he gets back into Cincy's lineup, fantasy managers need to […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Tuesday 7/20

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Champ or Chump: Jarren Duran

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and contenders are incentivized to get a look at top prospects to see if they have internal solutions for their problems or will have to look outside of their organization for help. The Boston Red Sox have summoned Jarren Duran from Triple-A to see if he could give […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/20/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers! Forgive me as I'm in a bit of a salty mood. After crushing over the weekend, I had a very rough Monday night. First off, I was busy making dinner and was unaware that the Atlanta-San Diego game was canceled. Strike one. I also had zero Boston or Washington hitters in my lineup, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 13-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There are some nice top-end pitching options while also having some great places to target bats. As usual, there are many value bats available throughout the slate that will allow for many different builds. You can stack up the […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Three Hits In 11-Inning Loss

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-5 with a double, a run, and an RBI in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Votto drove in Jesse Winker on an RBI single in the second inning in the wild loss. The veteran first baseman is slashing .256/.351/.453 with 11 doubles, […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Allows Six Runs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez struggled in a Monday start against the New York Mets. Gutierrez allowed six runs over four innings of work while striking out one and walking two. He served up three homers, including a pair of two-run shots in the game. Gutierrez escaped with a no-decision in what wound up being […]

Jesse Winker Double Twice, Drives In Two

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker turned in a solid game in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Winker went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBI in the loss. The veteran outfielder's ninth-inning RBI double was the hit that tied the game up at 9-9 and served to […]

Tyler Naquin Has Five-Hit Night

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin turned in an excellent game in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Naquin went 5-for-6 with a double and four RBI in the wild loss. The veteran outfielder ripped a two-run double in the first inning and added RBI singles in the second and 10th […]

Nick Senzel Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) has made great progress in the last week and could go on a minor league rehab assignment next week. Senzel was able to take ground balls over the weekend and is on track to return next month, barring setbacks. The 26-year-old has been sidelined […]

Nick Castellanos Still Out

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Mets. Castellanos hasn't played since he was hit by a pitch on his right wrist last Friday. X-rays came back negative, but fantasy managers must continue to be patient and consider him day-to-day. He's been one of […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/19/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

MLB Betting Picks for Monday 7/19 - Monday Moneylines and Totals!

Happy Monday RotoBallers! John, aka 'LucidMedia," back with your MLB betting picks for this Monday, July 19th! We've had a little bit of a slump right before the All-Star Break, but just like the players we're well-rested and ready to get after it in the second half. We look to get back at it today […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/19/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Thanks to All-Star break, it feels like an eternity since a Monday slate has rolled around. Well, MLB is rewarding our patience with an 11-game slate to construct our DFS lineups. The big game to watch on the weather front is San Diego-Atlanta. As of this writing, there's a 45 percent chance […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/19/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 11 games that start at a time acceptable to FanDuel, so that makes his a pretty large Monday slate. There's no Coors Field, but there are games in Cincinnati, Buffalo, and Arizona. There should still be plenty of homers to go around Maybe not 300 points worth like Friday night, but who knows? […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/19/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/19/21 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 […]

Sonny Gray Strikes Out Six In Return From IL

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed five runs over 4 2/3 innings in an 8-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Gray struck out six and walked four in the outing, which saw him struggle with his control. The veteran right-hander was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day after missing […]