Week 19 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Eugenio Suarez Blasts Two-Run Shot Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in his team's 10-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. It was an impressive homer as it came off of Washington ace Max Scherzer, accounting for the only damage off of the Cy Young winner in the game. Suarez's magical season continues […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are 12 games across six slates today, which is plenty of action on a Thursday. The featured slate starts off at 7pm eastern and includes nine games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/2/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nine-game slate giving us plenty of options to pick from, along with no Coors Field, so ownership should be spread out. There are a few big name arms on the bump tonight, so you will be looking to have exposure to them in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing […]

Sal Romano Takes Loss Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano fell to 6-9 after Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Tigers. Romano allowed four runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with three strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. This was Romano's first start in his last five in which he allowed more than three earned […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 18)

The calendar has turned to August and we still have yet to see some of the big-name prospects that were expected to come up this season. Yes, Kyle Tucker, Willie Calhoun, Juan Soto, and Willy Adames have all made their debuts this season but I seriously doubt that we will see any more of the […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 18: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 18 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season has blown by into August and the MLB trade deadline has passed, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or […]

Preston Tucker In Lineup For Cincinnati

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Preston Tucker will make his first start since being traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Reds. He will bat seventh and DH against Detroit. Tucker was one of the hottest hitters in the league at the beginning of the year but really started to fade resulting in spending time in the […]

Homer Bailey Delivers Another Strong Start Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey looked good again in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers. Bailey pitched eight innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with six strikeouts. The veteran has now posted a 2.45 ERA with 14 strikeouts and just three walks through 14 2/3 […]

Week 18 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 18! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 18, and […]

Jose Peraza Hitless In Last Eight At-Bats

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza struggled at the plate against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Peraza went 0-for-4 on the night, making him hitless in eight at-bats over his past two games. The young shortstop is now batting .287 with a .720 OPS, five homers, 55 runs, 35 RBI, and 17 steals on the season. […]

Jesse Winker Undergoes Surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) had surgery to fix the labrum in his right shoulder on Tuesday. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. In 89 games for the Reds in 2018, Winker was excellent with a .299/.405/.431 slash line, seven home runs and 43 RBI. He should have an […]

Matt Harvey Staying With Reds

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey won't be moved at the non-waiver trade deadline on Tuesday, according to a source. It doesn't mean Harvey won't be moved next month, as a handful of teams were interested in him, including the Braves, Brewers and Giants. He's been better since moving to Cincinnati but remains mediocre in […]

Matt Harvey Could Still Be Traded Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey is still a good candidate to be traded at the deadline on Tuesday. The Brewers and Braves have been the most interested in him. Harvey has been better since moving to Cincy, going 5-4 with a 4.44 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, but he's still striking out only 6.9 hitters […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Reds Uncertain to Find Trade Partner for Matt Harvey

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey has turned himself around somewhat since joining the Reds. Harvey has a 4.44 ERA and 56/17 K/BB ratio in 73 innings over 14 starts with Cincinnati. The Reds are "not getting much traction" on trading Harvey, according to Joel Sherman. There is likely a market for Harvey, but it […]

Matt Wisler, Lucas Sims, Preston Tucker Join Reds

The Cincinnati Reds traded outfielder Adam Duvall to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitchers Matt Wisler and Lucas Sims and outfielder Preston Tucker. Both Wisler and Sims posted ugly numbers in their limited time in the Majors this season and are currently at Triple-A Gwinnett. They are still relatively young but are not worth […]

Start Your Dynasty Team Rebuild From The Waiver Wire

If your dynasty or keeper team is at the back of the pack, now might be the time to rethink strategies. At the very least, it is time to take stock before other under-performing teams do the same and the resource pool becomes limited. Minor moves now could set your team up for success starting […]

Statcast Hitter Analysis - Left-Handed xwOBA Splits (Week 18)

A left-handed pitcher takes the mound, a left-handed batter hits the bench. We see it all too often, especially in the later innings when managers love to play the same-handed split matchups in the bullpen. Your star players (does Bryce Harper still count?) won't be affected, but many others will. Not all left-handed batters suffer […]

Trading Up: Pitching Category Targets

This article is the fourth in our series on trade and acquisition targets for the second half of the season. Part 1: Top-50 Players to Target Part 2: Mid-Tier and Bargain Targets on Offense Part 3: Mid-Tier and Bargain Pitchers Part 4: Offensive Category Targets Part 5: Pitching Category Targets Each section focuses on players […]

Raisel Iglesias Notches 21st Save Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 21st save of the season in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Phillies. Iglesias entered the game in the ninth inning up four with one out and runners on first and second. After allowing a single to load the bases, Iglesias shut the door with back-to-back strikeouts. He […]

Luis Castillo Tosses Gem Sunday, Earns Win

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo had an excellent outing in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Phillies. Castillo tossed seven innings, allowing no runs on just four hits and a walk with nine strikeouts. The outing was by far the most dominant for the 25-year-old this season, who has struggled to replicate the success he […]

Scooter Gennett Enjoys Big Game Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett turned in a big game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The All-Star went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and even chipped in a rare steal. Gennett is now batting .319 with an .879 OPS, 17 homers, 64 runs, 67 RBI, and three steals. There have been mixed reports […]

Billy Hamilton Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. Hamilton had started the past six games, so this appears to be a typical day off. Mason Williams will play center in his place. Williams is hitting .250 with a three-run home run in 10 plate appearances […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid 10 game slate today, and FanDuel opted to avoid the game in Colorado. That's great for fantasy, as it takes away chalk and adds a bit of fun to the slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/29/18. The lineup […]

Joey Votto Drives In Two On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in his team's 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The pair of RBI were the first for Votto since July 14 when he also plated two runs. Votto remains one of the best pure hitters and on-base machines in […]

Mason Williams Hits Three-Run Home Run Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Mason Williams went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Phillies. Williams took Nick Pivetta deep in just his second game with the Reds this season. With Scott Schebler (shoulder) still on the disabled list and Jesse Winker (shoulder) out for the season, the 26-year-old will be […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns Eighth Multi-Inning Save Friday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias notched his 20th save of the season in Friday's 6-4 game against the Phillies. Iglesias entered the game in the eighth inning up three with two outs and a runner on first base. After getting the third out, Iglesias proceeded to give up one unearned run in the ninth. His […]

Anthony DeSclafani Posts Short Outing Friday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani did not make it out of the fifth inning in Friday's 6-4 win against the Phillies. DeSclafani lasted just 4 1/3 innings, surrendering three runs on five hits (including a home run) and three walks with seven strikeouts. He now has an unimpressive 5.47 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers In Fifth Straight

The home run onslaught continued for Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Friday as he launched a second-inning offering from Philadelphia Phillies starter Nick Pivetta over the fence for a solo shot. The home run on Friday gives Suarez a long ball in five straight games, tying a Reds team record and gives him […]