The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

We return to our weekly ritual of reviewing my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. With more than two months of play in the books, I've changed the visible stats on my table to display numbers from May 1-June 6 for more relevant intel. So […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 11

You know, today serves as a good time to remember that not all prospects are going to set the world on fire as soon as they reach the majors. I'm writing this just a few hours after the news broke that the Seattle Mariners had optioned star prospect Jarred Kelenic back to Triple-A Tacoma. He's […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/9/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! A 12-game schedule greets us halfway through the week. There are high-priced flamethrowers, bargain bin hurlers, and some discounted bats all over the map. It kicks off with three games starting at 7:05 pm ET and goes through to the Kansas City Royals-Los Angeles Angels matchup on the West Coast at 9:38 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/9/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/9 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 6/9/21 (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 (6/9/21): 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 three-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 […]

Joey Votto Walks Twice In Return From IL

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 0-for-2 with two walks in a 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Votto spent just over a month on the injured list with a fractured thumb and was activated earlier in the day. The veteran first baseman hit cleanup for the Reds, the seventh time he's […]

Sonny Gray Leaves Thursday’s Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray left Tuesday's start against the Brewers. It's unknown what exactly caused Gray's early departure, although it certainly isn't welcome news for fantasy managers. Overall, the veteran was having a productive outing, recording five strikeouts throughout just three innings of work. More information regarding his status moving ahead will likely […]

Tyler Naquin Not In The Lineup On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after exiting Sunday's contest with left hamstring tightness. It was previously reported that Naquin could be healthy enough to return to the lineup by Tuesday, but it appears that he'll need at least another day before he is able to return. […]

Joey Votto Activated From IL, Returns To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Brewers. He's been sidelined since May 5th with a fractured left thumb. The 37-year-old is starting at first base and hitting cleanup for Tuesday's game. Votto went 1-for-13 with five strikeouts across four games […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 6/8

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it is quite the doozie. We have some ace arms in Bieber, Glasnow, and Buehler, with a few pitchers, priced way too cheap with Bassitt and Wood. As always on a 15-game slate, there are plenty of bats in play as well. No Coors in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers for another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! I hope you followed my picks last week as "cover player" Austin Meadows went off and Luis Garcia looked great to name just a few of my picks that helped my lineup cash. Last week we had 14 games on the slate but we have […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/8 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 MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/8/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 10 Lineup Trends

Week 10 of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 6/7

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 […]

The Cut List: Week 11 - Time to Let Go? Injury Special

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who is […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 11

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 11 of the MLB season (6/7 through 6/13). 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 to gain an edge on your […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/7/21 (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 […]

Joey Votto Still Dealing With Soreness

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) was sore following Saturday's rehab game. The veteran has been on the shelf since May 6 with a broken left thumb but remains on track to return on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Votto has struggled this season, batting just .226 to go along with 24 hits, 17 RBI, and […]

Mike Moustakas Nearing Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas (heel) could be nearing a rehab assignment. Manager David Bell indicated the veteran is about "a week away" after being sidelined since May 13 with a bruised heel. The 32-year-old is currently batting .241 to go along with 21 hits, 13 RBI, and four homers throughout 87 at-bats this […]

Tyler Naquin Could Return On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (hamstring) could return for Tuesday's series opener against Milwaukee. Naquin left Sunday's matchup against St. Louis with left hamstring tightness, but it appears that he will be good to go with a few day's rest. The veteran is batting .257 to go along with 38 RBI, 20 runs, 11 dingers, […]

Nick Senzel Expected Back In Mid-July

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) is expected to return in mid-July. Senzel had surgery over a week ago to address inflammation in his left knee and landed on the 10-day injured list as a result. However, with a .261 average, fantasy managers outside of dynasty formats can safely drop him without looking back.

Lucas Sims Picks Up Sixth Save On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Lucas Sims threw a scoreless ninth to preserve an 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Sims struck out two and worked around two hits to pick up the save. He made things interesting as the Cardinals were able to get runners on first and third with no outs but […]

Jesse Winker Has Another Three-Homer Game On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had another huge game for his team on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with three homers and six RBI in an 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Winker is putting together a breakout season, hitting .350 with 17 homers, 44 runs, and 37 RBI over 200 at-bats. He has been […]

Wade Miley Throws Five Scoreless Innings On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley pitched well in an 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Miley threw five scoreless innings while striking out eight and walking two but he had to settle for a no-decision in the contest. The veteran southpaw has a 5-4 record, 2.96 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts […]

Tyler Naquin Leaves Sunday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with left hamstring tightness. Outfielder Shogo Akiyama pinch-hit for Naquin during the third inning of the game. There's no word yet from the team as to whether the move was precautionary or if Naquin's hamstring issue is something that will cause him […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings 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 […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 11 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. […]