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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - ERA-SIERA for Week 13

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I will select an advanced stat, choose two top performers and two under-performers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. In week 6 I wrote an article about SIERA Studs and Duds and alluded to a future article […]

Updated Top 250 Dynasty Baseball Prospects

Today, we refresh our Top 250 dynasty fantasy baseball prospects list at RotoBaller, which was last updated back in March. Providing accurate prospect valuations is a difficult job at any time, but the pandemic made it an even more challenging gig over the past 12-16 months. The 2020 minor league season was entirely wiped out […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/23/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     Early Slate Notes If you are playing the six-game early slate on DraftKings (FanDuel split their slates up again - ugh), then I would strongly consider one of the following strategies. Double Aces: Pairing Gausman […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/23/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! After six afternoon games, we are left with seven for the evening slate on DraftKings. It all kicks off at 7:05 pm ET, with the Astros and Orioles concluding their three-game series. Houston is looking for its tenth win in a row and will send Jose Urquidy to the mound in Camden Yards. Then, […]

Dwight Smith Jr. Released By Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. has been released by the organization. Smith was slashing .220/.327/.283 in 36 games in Triple-A this season. The organization signed Mallex Smith to a minor league deal, so this was likely the corresponding move. The 28-year-old was best known for his role on the Baltimore Orioles in 2019. He […]

Jesse Winker Drives In Two In Win On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, and two RBI in a 10-7 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Winker's fifth-inning double plated two as part of a three-run inning. The veteran outfielder is putting together a career year, hitting .333 with 17 homers, 51 runs, and 45 RBI […]

Tucker Barnhart Produces From Nine-Hole Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart had a big day at the plate on Tuesday in a 10-7 win over the Minnesota Twins, going 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored and three RBI. Barnhart is now hitting .271 with four home runs, 25 RBI and a .782 OPS on the season in 170 […]

Wade Miley Tosses Seven Strong Innings In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley allowed two earned runs on five hits while striking out six and walking nine in seven innings for a no-decision against the Minnesota Twins in Tuesday's eventual 10-7 win. Both of the runs charged to Miley came on Ryan Jeffers' two-run blast in the fourth inning. The 34-year-old southpaw was […]

Amir Garrett Picks Up Fourth Save

Cincinnati Reds left-handed reliever Amir Garrett picked up just his fourth save of the season on Tuesday when he allowed a hit and struck out one in his inning of work in the 10-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. Lucas Sims blew the lead in the eighth inning, allowing Garrett to enter with a lead […]

Tyler Naquin Picks Up Four Hits Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds left fielder Tyler Naquin had four hits and reached base safely in all five of his plate appearances in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. Naquin's three-run home run, his 12th of the season, was the difference in the game. He finished the day going 4-for-4 with two runs scored, three RBI […]

Joey Votto Serving One-Game Suspension Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will serve a one-game suspension on Tuesday. Votto was originally handed a two-game suspension by MLB following his animated argument with the home plate umpire after striking out on Saturday. Votto appealed the two-game suspension and had it reduced to just one game. Fantasy gamers counting on Votto for […]

Tejay Antone Activated Off Injured List On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined for a couple of weeks due to right forearm inflammation. However, Antone was able to get through a few bullpen sessions without any issues and will return on Tuesday. He has been excellent with […]

Jeff Hoffman Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment in Triple-A. He has been out for roughly a month due to a right shoulder impingement. There's a good chance that Hoffman will need a few rehab starts before he is able to rejoin the Reds rotation. Before […]

Sonny Gray Will Make Rehab Start On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (shoulder) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. He has missed each of the last two weeks while dealing with a right groin strain. The hope is that Gray is able to rejoin the Reds by the weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. Fantasy managers should […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 6/22

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 […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/22/21 (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 […]

Aristides Aquino Hits Fourth Homer On Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Aquino blasted a 400-foot solo shot off of left-hander J.A. Happ in the fourth inning, going back-to-back with Eugenio Suarez who hit a two-run homer. Aquino is showing his prolific power in limited playing […]

Jonathan India Picks Up Three Hits, Steal

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 3-for-5 with a walk and a steal in a 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday. India was also caught stealing in the 12-inning loss. The rookie infielder has been on a tear at the plate of late, hitting .307 with three homers, 14 runs, 10 RBI, […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers, Drives In Three In Loss

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez turned in a big game in a 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Suarez went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, and three RBI in the 12-inning loss. The veteran third baseman went deep for a two-run shot off of Minnesota starter J.A. Happ in the fourth […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Eight In Four Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in an inefficient outing in a 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Mahle allowed three runs over four innings while striking out eight and walking three. He needed 93 pitches to get through four innings, 56 of which went for strikes. It wasn't the most effective outing […]

Tyler Naquin Not In Starting Lineup Monday Night

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Twins. This appears to just be a night off for Naquin, who has started in seven of the team's last nine games. He's had a solid year at the plate, slashing .249/.319/.468 with 11 homers, four steals, 43 RBI […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 6/21

Welcome to the 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. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Summer's starting gun is about to pop but we are right there by the halfway mark on our fantasy baseball marathon. Think of the waiver wire as those cups of water being held out and offered as you're running. Let me hit you with […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/21/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/21 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 […]