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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We are now in the thick of June and the halfway point of the season is approaching on the horizon. I know the uphill battle against injuries has been a grind and you've likely aged a ton in these past 2.5 months, but we […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

First base and third base have been a struggle thus far in the fantasy season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Ramirez are doing their part to represent the elite at the CI position, but few others are helping out. According to the ESPN player rater (which isn't all that great of a tool, but easily […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

We're barreling toward the halfway point of the 2021 season, and with the onslaught of injuries showing no signs of stopping, diligence on the waiver wire is as crucial as ever. Most of the players who will be written up in this feature won't be the next breakout star. Some may only be useful for […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 12 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. […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 12

You know, I probably put way more effort into this intro for this column than is necessary. Most people probably just skip down to where the list begins and don't even read this first part. So I could really say whatever I want here. Pancakes. Shih Tzu. Coconuts. Anyways, back to baseball: looking back at […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 12

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 12 of the MLB season (6/14 through 6/20). 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 plus matchups in order to gain an edge […]

Hunter Greene Promoted To Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds promoted right-handed pitching prospect Hunter Greene to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. Greene made seven starts in Double-A in 2021, posting a 5-0 record, 1.98 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 60 strikeouts over 41 innings of work. The No. 2 prospect in the Cincinnati organization (No. 57 overall in MLB) is expected to take […]

Nick Senzel Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. The 25-year-old had surgery on his left knee back in May to address inflammation and isn't expected to return until July anyway, so the move appears to be more of a formality. Senzel is batting .252, with 28 hits, 18 […]

Aristides Aquino Activated From 60-Day IL

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Aristides Aquino (hand) from the 60-day injured list ahead of their Sunday game against the Colorado Rockies. Aquino has appeared in just 10 games in 2021 before breaking the hamate bone in his hand and landing on the injured list. His role with the club is unclear but Aquino is […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the June 13th 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 […]

Video: Week 12 Hitting Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 12 waiver wire and looks at some hitters to add to your roster. These MLB hitters should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

MLB Betting Picks for Sunday 6/13 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

What's up, RotoBallers! Thunder Dan here with your MLB betting picks this Sunday, June 13th. If you follow me for DFS coverage, don't worry - I bet on baseball just about every day, too! I will be doing these picks for you every Sunday going forward this Summer. Just to let you know, I mainly […]

Video: Week 12 Pitching Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 12 waiver wire and looks at some pitchers to add to your roster. These MLB pitchers should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Lucas Sims (RP, CIN) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: It took a couple months, but there appears to be a clear #1 option for saves in Cincinnati. Lucas Sims has locked down each of the Reds' last five opportunities, and while his full-season ratios (5.01 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) aren't great, he also has 36 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/13/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/13/21 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 […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/13/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/13/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between […]

Tyler Naquin Drives In Two In Win Over Rockies

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI in a 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Naquin's single in the sixth inning brought both Eugenio Suarez and Jonathan India around to score. The veteran's career year continues as he's hitting .261 with 11 homers, 21 runs, 40 RBI, […]

Wade Miley Wins Sixth Game On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley pitched well in a 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Miley allowed three runs (two earned) over seven innings while striking out three and walking one. After picking up the win, Miley improves his record to 6-4, to go along with a 2.92 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 51 […]

Mike Moustakas May Return For Upcoming Road Trip

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has a chance to return during the team's upcoming nine-game road trip. The itinerary includes stops in Milwaukee and San Diego before ending in Minnesota on June 22, though it's unknown exactly which of these games he'll make it back for. The veteran has been out since mid-May because […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/21): MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB slate is split again on DraftKings, but that's not to say it's even. We have 11 games starting right in the middle of the day. That one is the main slate, so that's why my piece will focus on today. As per usual, this is subject to change every Saturday. It is what […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 12

We are now two full months into the 2021 season. Most MLB teams have played at least 60 games, or the equivalent to last year’s shortened season. Most in the sports medicine field did expect there to be an uptick in injuries this year especially because of the broken/unusual offseason the players had, the stopping […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/12

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 […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 12 Waiver Wire

With another week of injuries, committees, and blown saves behind us, fantasy managers are starting to see more and more how important having a good bullpen can be. Having the right relievers on a fantasy roster can make up for a somewhat subpar starting rotation, and ensuring you knock all pitching categories out of the […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

June is heating up and with it, the craziness that is bullpen management. Stay vigilant with your budget and note other people's remaining funds. By now, you should be able to ascertain the market price for new closers and how your league is trending. As always, let me help guide the way! My top 101 […]

Bullpen Report: Finding Elite Ratio and Strikeout Relievers

Sticky stuff is all the rage in the baseball world right now. Will we see pitchers suddenly losing strikeouts due to a reduce in spin rate? Will ERAs suddenly shoot up leading to more offense? Will that early round ace you drafted suddenly turn into a pumpkin? These are all the questions that fantasy baseball […]

MLB Betting Picks for Saturday 6/12 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Yesterday saw us bag two from four. Of the match picks, the Rays and Orioles hit the over in the first five innings comfortably. The Reds bats went wild to deny us the under with that pick. Then from the props, Merrill Kelly hit the over without any drama but sadly, Tarik Skubal came up […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/12/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

Hunter Greene Continues to Pile Up Ks At Double-A

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Hunter Greene didn't have his best control on Friday but he still dominated his opponents. The hard-throwing right-hander walked four batters but allowed just two hits — a single and a double — during six innings of work. Greene also whiffed nine batters and now has 60 strikeouts in just 41 […]

Tyler Stephenson Homers In Win Over Colorado

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a homer, an RBI, two runs, and two walks in an 11-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Stephenson swatted a solo homer off of starter Kyle Freeland in the fifth inning in the lopsided win. The rookie catcher has been solid at the plate this […]