Tyler Mahle Earns Sixth Win On Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle allowed four runs over six innings in an 11-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Aided by 11 runs of support through the first six innings, Mahle cruised through five scoreless innings before running into trouble in the sixth. Overall, Mahle struck out six and walked one in the […]

Joey Votto Homers, Drives In Four

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a homer, a walk, and four RBI in an 11-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Votto swatted a three-run homer off of Colorado starter Kyle Freeland in the third inning to extend his team's lead to seven runs. The veteran first baseman has been […]

Nick Castellanos Rips 13th HR In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk, three runs, and two RBI in an 11-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Castellanos ripped a two-run homer in the first inning, giving the Reds an early lead in the lopsided win. The veteran outfielder has been one of the hottest […]

Eugenio Suarez Leaves Early With Minor Cut

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez left Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies with a small cut on his finger. Suarez sustained the cut in a cooking accident on Thursday night and the issue apparently was bothering him enough that he left the 11-5 win early. According to manager David Bell, the cut is minor […]

Mike Moustakas Continues Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has reportedly been running the bases. Skipper David Bell recently indicated that the veteran is nearing a rehab assignment, which is welcome news for the veteran, who has been out since May 13 because of a bruised heel. The 32-year-old is already eligible to come off the 10-day injured […]

Tony Santillan To Make Debut On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tony Santillan is expected to be promoted this weekend and get the start on Sunday in place of the injured Sonny Gray, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The No. 9 prospect in Cincinnati's system according to MLB Pipeline, Santillan has put up some good performances on the mound this year […]

Tejay Antone Likely To Spend Minimal Time On IL

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) is expected to only need to spend the minimum amount of time on the injured list before he returns to action, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Antone was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right forearm inflammation, with the transaction retroactive to Tuesday. This […]

Tejay Antone Will Be Placed On Injured List Friday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone will be placed on the team's injured list before Friday's contest per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. The ailment that landed Antone on the injured list is undisclosed. Antone is the Reds best relief pitcher as he carries a 1-0 record with a 1.41 ERA in 32 innings […]

Jonathan India (2B/3B, CIN) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: There has been a wave of exciting young talent starting to make their mark for the teetering Cincinnati Reds, and the organization has to be especially pleased with the play of blue chip rookie Jonathan India. The former top-50 prospect and fifth […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/11/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Because of an early St. Louis-Chicago game at Wrigley Field and a bizarrely-timed two-game interleague set between New York and Philadelphia, we are "down" to 13 games on the featured Friday slate. It all starts at 7:05 pm ET with San Francisco visiting Washington and goes all the way until Texas and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We’re set for a big 13-game Friday night slate that features seven games in venues that rank in the top half of MLB in ESPN’s Park Factor rating. That gives us plenty of hitters to choose from, but there are also some high-end pitching options available. The most elite pitcher in all of baseball at […]

MLB Betting Picks for Friday 6/11 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Last week was a stark reminder of how fickle baseball can be. Needing the Tigers to at least be tied with the White Sox through five innings, they entered the bottom of the fifth with the score at 1-1. Then, Spencer Turnbull was hurt and didn't manage to pitch in the fifth. The Tigers bullpen […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Friday (6/10/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Friday brings a busy schedule for Major League Baseball and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all, offering many chances to play and win! With a full schedule there are usually some pitchers to target. Minnesota’s Matt Shoemaker (7.28 ERA), Arizona’s Merrill Kelly (5.12 ERA), Tampa Bay’s Ryan Yarbrough (5.06 ERA), Kansas City’s Brady Winger […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/11/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/11 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 […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 6/11

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 […]

Joey Votto Homers Against Brewers On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Votto connected for a solo shot in the second inning off of Brewers starter Freddy Peralta. Overall, the veteran first baseman is hitting .217 with six homers, 10 runs, and 19 RBI in […]

David Bell Mum On Tejay Antone's Status

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tejay Antone wasn't available for Thursday's matchup against Milwaukee. David Bell didn't indicate why the 27-year-old wasn't in uniform, although the skipper did suggest that he would reveal more about his status sometime on Friday. Antone has played well this season, currently owning a 1-0 record and a 1.14 ERA, with […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Seven In Loss To Brewers

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings in a 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castillo struck out seven and walked three while seeing his record drop to 2-9 on the year. It has been a trying year overall for Castillo, who has a 6.47 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, […]

Aristides Aquino Could Be Activated Soon

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino (wrist) could be activated as early as Sunday's matchup against the Rockies. The 27-year-old had surgery on his hamate bone in April and has slowly been working his way back since, recently participating in a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. Aquino is batting .231 this season but may have a […]

The Bigger Picture - Sizing Up 60 Games

We did it. We got through 60 games of the Major League season and yet, it isn't nearly over. Of all the trials and tribulations the abbreviated 2020 season brought, one of the greatest difficulties is having to invoke the caveat of the shortened season when conducting statistical analysis. Although we could take the current […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 11

If you’re the proud owner of Trevor Rogers, Ian Anderson, Yermin Mercedes or Adolis Garcia, you’re probably feeling pretty good right now. Who is the next rookie that’s going to pop up and help out? The 2021 fantasy baseball season has entered its third month, but there is still a lot of baseball to be […]

Is Streaming Catchers a Smart Strategy?

The common adage is that you should be streaming at catcher, but sometimes I think we cling to that a little too tightly. We buy into the easy narratives of "Catchers can't hit" and "Don't waste high picks or FAAB on catchers" but I've always believed it was an oversimplification. Yes, the deeper your league […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/10/21 (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 […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/10/21): FanDuel and DraftKings, Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Wednesday slate and the focus of this article will be on the four-game early only slate for DraftKings and 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 your cash game […]

Tyler Stephenson Drives In Three In Win

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in a 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Stephenson ripped an RBI double in the first inning and then added a two-run double in the fourth to give him eight two-baggers on the year. The rookie catcher is putting together […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Strikes Out Seven In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez turned in a strong outing in a 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gutierrez allowed just two runs over seven innings of work while striking out seven and walking three. He picked up the win, improving his record to 2-1 across his first three big league starts. Gutierrez […]

Tyler Naquin Should Be Back Soon

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (hamstring) isn't expected to need an IL stint. The veteran injured his left hamstring during Sunday's outing against the Cardinals, and he hasn't been back in the lineup since. However, skipper David Bell didn't seem too overly concerned, so it appears as if Naquin could be back at some point […]

Jeff Hoffman Expected To Make Rehab Starts This Month

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) is reportedly progressing from his injury and should be able to go out on a rehab assignment later this month. Hoffman has been sidelined since he picked up a right shoulder impingement toward the end of May. The Reds had to place right-hander Sonny Gray (groin) on the injured […]

Sonny Gray Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Groin Strain

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Gray left his Tuesday start early, throwing just three innings and 50 pitches in a 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The team announced that he was dealing with groin tightness after the game. Cincinnati called up right-hander Art Warren […]

Sonny Gray To Undergo MRI Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (groin) was removed early during his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Gray exited during the top of the fourth inning due to groin tightness. It's a shame since Gray was pitching well until he was forced to exit. Fantasy managers are going to be need to wait […]