Rest-of-Season Shortstop Rankings (Midseason Update)

The All-Star break has come and gone, as we now find ourselves on the downward portion of this roller-coaster ride. As we race towards the finish line, we here at RotoBaller felt it best to equip you for the journey ahead with a second-half, Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, […]

Closers and Saves Report - All-Star Break Edition

The All-Star Game happened, and it was fun. But then came Wednesday, the only day of the season with NO BASEBALL. It was awful, but we all made it, we survived. Thursday featured just one game, but then we're back to normal on Friday for the second half. There are plenty of teams still in […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 15 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Rest-of-Season Starting Pitcher Rankings (Midseason Update)

The Midsummer Classic has come and gone, leaving us without baseball for what seems like the longest week of the calendar year. Before the second half of the 2019 MLB season gets underway, the RotoBaller staff has updated our fantasy baseball rankings for the remainder of the year. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel […]

First Half Contact Rate Risers and Fallers

Well, the first half of the season has absolutely flown by! We have seen some great hitting and a lot of runs scored so far, and there promises to be just as much excitement in the second half of the season. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average and general hitting statistics, and any […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 15

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: All Star Break Prospect Edition

At the unofficial halfway point of the season, we've got a chance to really dig in and find those second half superstars. Finding the next Luis Castillo can be the difference between a championship and an early exit from the playoffs, so it's important to keep building your watch list. Be ready to pounce before […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15

As we patiently wait through the All-Star Break, you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case a […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

The All-Star Break is nearly upon us. Being right in the thick of things as we are, this is possibly the most challenging time of year to be seeking help on the waiver wire. Fortunately, you've come to the right place for assistance. A reminder before we begin: This column focuses on players who are […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

We've reached the All-Star break and fantasy managers can now start analyzing their teams with an eye on categories instead of just adding any random player. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize location, location, location. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't […]

The Cut List (Week 15) - Time to Let Go?

The All-Star Break will be here after today's games. For players who won't participate in the game on Tuesday, it's a chance to take a break from the grind for several days. And several players could use one, like perhaps the cut suggestions below. Despite the days off, there's nothing really about the break that […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Sprained Ankle

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain. The rookie outfielder suffered the injury while slamming into the outfield wall trying to make a catch on Sunday against the Cleveland Indians. The injury was initially believed to be to his knee but the team learned more […]

Nick Senzel Exits Sunday's Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) exited Sunday's game against the Indians with an apparent right knee injury. The 24-year-old banged his knee into the outfield wall while attempting to make a catch. Senzel initially stayed in the game but was eventually removed for precautionary reasons. Senzel has been productive for the Reds in his […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, July 7th 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 […]

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

Today's games are our last before the break and start at 1:07pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/7/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks for DraftKings and other […]

Anthony DeSclafani Pitches Six Strong Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani went six solid innings in a 7-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. DeSclafani allowed two runs while striking out six and walking two. He wound up with a no-decision, leaving his record at 5-4 with a 4.26 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts in 86 2/3 innings of […]

Yasiel Puig Doubles, Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig had a big game in a 7-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Puig went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in the losing effort. The veteran outfielder remains red hot at the plate, hitting a robust .385 with seven homers and 14 RBI over his […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We’re just two days away from the All-Star break, so let’s build up some bankroll for the second half!  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/6/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS […]

Jimmy Herget (RP, CIN) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep/Holds Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Reds bullpen has been elite this season (fourth in the league with a 3.76 ERA), but that doesn't its members from a shakeup of circumstance. Amir Garrett and Wandy Peralta both recently hit the IL, and Zach Duke was designated for assignment […]

Midseason Mea Culpas

Anyone who has read my work already knows this, but I've never been fully comfortable with the term "expert." Why? The universe is chaos, especially when it comes to the weighted random number generators that we call sports. The few who are able to make a living as sports bettors still typically aren't much more […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 14 Waiver Wire

Changes are coming in the desert, as the Diamondbacks look ready to move things around in their bullpen. The Reds, meanwhile, look like they're going back to how things were before. The A's got their closer back from the injured list, but is he still going to be their closer? What's going on with the […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 14 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 13! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, July 5th 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/5/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Friday baseball on DraftKings! Hopefully every stayed safe on the 4th and maybe even cashed some DFS lineups. Whether you played last night or not, we'll catch you up with tonight's slate and dissect some top plays at each position. The baseball gods have blessed us with a 13 game slate full of […]

Luis Castillo Dominates Brewers On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was dominant in a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castillo pitched 7 2/3 innings of shutout ball while racking up nine strikeouts on the way to the win. The win improves his record to 8-3 with a 2.29 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 124 strikeouts in 106 innings […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy 4th of July! To help you celebrate we get some bonus early baseball with the Marlins facing the Nationals in an 11:10 am start. However, the main action from a DFS point of view comes in the afternoon and evening. The afternoon sees a six-game slate, before a four-game slate in the evening. As […]

Alex Wood Scheduled For Rehab Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alex Wood (back) has yet to make his debut with the team since his trade from the Dodgers last December. He suffered a lower back strain in spring training and has had multiple setbacks since. Now, however, he is slated to make his first rehab start of the year on Saturday with […]

Amir Garrett Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed relief pitcher Amir Garrett (left lat strain) on the 10-day Injured List on Thursday. Garrett leads all Reds pitchers in appearances this year with 42. He's had an outstanding season with a 1.70 ERA and 14 holds. His 35.3% strikeout rate ranks amongst the top five percent in the league. While […]

Reds Call Up Josh VanMeter From Triple-A

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds called up shortstop Josh VanMeter as Amir Garrett (left lat strain) was placed on the Injured List. VanMeter appeared in 28 games for the Reds in May and June, but had a rough go of it, slashing .220/.347/.615 with zero home runs and just three RBI. However, VanMeter has had […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, July 4th 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 […]