MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday May 27th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 27th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for May 27th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 5/27/19  Chris Bassitt vs Los […]

Tyler Mahle (SP, CIN) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Ignoring the 1-5 record, Reds starter Tyler Mahle has posted some quietly solid number so far this season. In 10 starts Mahle sports a 4.05 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP, along with a very stellar 59/12 K/BB ratio. He has struggled going […]

Tanner Roark Pitches Well In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tanner Roark pitched well in a 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Roark pitched five shutout innings, striking out nine and scattering six hits. The veteran right-hander improved his record to 4-3 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 59 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings of work. He has been […]

Nick Senzel Scores Four Runs In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, and four runs in a 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The rookie outfielder improved his batting average to .256 with a .752 OPS, three homers, 15 runs, eight RBI, and five steals on the season. Regarded as the best prospect […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

As I'm attempting to fill in for our inimitable Kyle Bishop, I want to point out that pitching help is tough to find, but that history favors owners who are willing to take risks and acknowledge that sometimes old dogs can learn new tricks. This week's waiver wire list features a number of arms which […]

The Cut List (Week 9) - Time to Let Go?

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. This the already last Cut List of May. Time flies, and so too can a player's fantasy value. Stats are through Friday, May 24. As we say every week: Remember that these recommendations are for standard leagues up to 12 teams, which of course means the players can be dropped in […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 9

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/26/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! We have a full fifteen game slate on our hands, but the main slate is 10 games. e have a ton of pitchers to choose from and it just comes down to your ideal roster construction. There aren't as many gas cans to pick on, but we will definitely find some […]

Tyler Mahle Struggles Against Cubs On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle had a rough time against the Chicago Cubs in his Saturday start. Mahle coughed up six runs in five innings while striking out five and walking one. His main issue was the home run ball, as he allowed three on the afternoon. Despite the poor outing, Mahle has been solid […]

Tucker Barnhart Has Three-Hit Game

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI in an 8-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. After the big afternoon, Barnhart is hitting .195 with a .643 OPS, five homers, 16 runs, and 14 RBI. The veteran catcher is not known for his bat, […]

Jose Peraza Sits Out on Saturday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Peraza is hitting .209 with four homers and 11 knocked in this season. Derek Dietrich will draw the start at second base and bat sixth versus righty Yu Darvish. Dietrich has some home run power, but […]

Brendan Rodgers (SS, COL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Drafted third in 2015, Brendan Rodgers was known as an all-around shortstop that could drive the ball to all fields with plenty of power. He hasn't lived up to his cohorts Alex Bregman (1st) and Dansby Swanson (2nd) yet, who have already proven […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts for Week 9

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 5/27 - 6/02. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 9

And we're back for another week of two-start streaming options as we head into Memorial Day weekend. Rotoballer hasn't fired me yet, so let's keep it up and look at who we got this week. First off, Week 7 went a LOT better for this column than Week 6 (not that it would take much […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Saturday May 25th 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 25th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for May 25th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 5/25/19  Mike Minor vs Los […]

Anthony DeSclafani Chased Early In Friday Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani struggled in a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. DeSclafani lasted just 3 2/3 innings while giving up four runs on five hits and three walks. He struck out just two batters in the outing but his offense got him off the hook, resulting in a no-decision. DeSclafani […]

Yasiel Puig Homers, Drives In Three In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Puig had an RBI single and a two-run homer in the win. The veteran outfielder is hitting .213 with eight homers, 18 runs, 28 RBI, and seven steals on the year. He […]

Joey Votto Doubles, Scores Twice

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Votto also walked once in the win. The veteran first baseman is off to a sluggish start this season, hitting just .215 with a .668 OPS, four homers, eight doubles, 24 […]

Mets Add Matt Kemp Friday

The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Matt Kemp to a minor league deal on Friday, according to sources. The Mets are desperate in their outfield and are starting J.D. Davis, Carlos Gomez and Rajai Davis on Friday with both Michael Conforto (concussion) and Brandon Nimmo (neck) on the injured list and Yoenis Cespedes (ankle) […]

Yasiel Puig Back In Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday and is starting in right field and batting fifth against Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. Puig returns for the first time since straining his shoulder on Sunday, and he'll return to a .206/.253/.358 slash line with seven home runs, 17 runs, […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (5/24/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! On Friday, May 24th, we see a huge 15 game MLB slate. The day starts with a 2:20 PM game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs, and ends with a 10:15 PM game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants. In this article, we will dive into the numbers and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/24/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers 14 matchups. The all day slate starts at 2:20 pm and includes the early Reds-Cubs game. Another exciting Friday of baseball ahead! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/24/2019. The picks will range from some […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/23/19): MLB DFS Lineups

This Thursday slate is absolutely bizarre. There are 10 games in total, but four of them start between 12 and 1 pm, and there is only one game after 7 pm. That means a strange split of the slates on DraftKings. There is a six-game slate beginning at 12:10 pm, with a two-game slate beginning […]

Derek Dietrich Hits 12th Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Derek Dietrich went 2-for-3 with two runs and a solo homer in an 11-9 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The homer is Dietrich's 12th of the year, to go along with a .250 average, 1.011 OPS, 18 runs, 27 RBI, and one steal. Dietrich, who signed a minor league […]

Luis Castillo Bounced In Third Inning Of Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo lasted just 2 2/3 innings in an 11-9 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Castillo surprisingly struggled in the game after being mostly unhittable for the majority of the season. He gave up four runs on five hits, striking out two and walking three. He escaped with a no-decision, […]

Yasiel Puig Remains Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Jesse Winker slides over to right field and will hit cleanup, while Josh VanMeter is in left field and is hitting seventh against Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies. Puig is dealing with a shoulder strain but could return any day now. […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 8

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 Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Javier Baez, Yasiel Puig and More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical […]