Billy Hamilton Picks Up Three Hits, Two Steals Sunday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had a great game overall on Sunday against the Pirates, going 3-for-4 with three singles, two steals, and an amazing diving catch at the warning track. The game was a display of Hamilton's skills of speed and solid defense. He now has a .197/.285/.282 slash line with 13 stolen […]

Anthony DeSclafani Earns Second Win Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani turned in a solid start on Sunday in an 8-6 game against the Pirates. DeSclafani allowed two runs on three hits (including two solo home runs) and a walk with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. He now has a 2-1 record with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.47 […]

Trading Up - Edwin Diaz

If you've read this column before, you know my standard guidance is to sell rather than buy closers. Today we take a look at the number one closer I'd actively target in a trade. I’m working on another article right now titled: “If You Only Buy One.” The idea behind it is that if you […]

Week 12 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 12! 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 12, which […]

Joey Votto Drives In Two Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto turned in a solid game in his team's 8-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Votto went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. The big game gives Votto a .302/.425/.444 slash line to go along with six homers, 32 RBI, 34 runs, and 14 doubles. While he […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/17/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got a ten game featured slate this Sunday on DraftKings. COL @ TEX boasts the highest run total at a 10.5 O/U, while WAS @ TOR and MIN @ CLE come in behind it at a 9.5 O/U. The Colorado bats should definitely be our focus on this slate, as they face a very […]

The Cut List (Week 12): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 12 of the Cut List. This week I take a look at Jed Lowrie, Justin Smoak, Yoan Moncada, and Mitch Moreland. What’s the common denominator here? They’re barely standard league viable and they were all super hot at one point or another this season. Lowrie was arguably the fantasy MVP in April, […]

Jesse Winker Ends Hitless Streak With Two Singles Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with two singles and a strikeout in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates. The two hits were Winker's first in his last five games. The 24-year-old rookie now has a .255/.361/.352 slash line in 231 plate appearances this season.

Luis Castillo Pitches Better Saturday, But Not Well Enough For Win

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo took a small step forward in delivering a solid start but ended up with another loss on Saturday in a 6-2 game against the Pirates. Castillo gave up three runs on six hits (including two solo home runs) and two walks with just two strikeouts in five innings. This […]

Eugenio Suarez Blasts Homer Saturday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk, and a strikeout in his team's 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The homer gives Suarez 13 on the season, to go along with a .299 batting average, .951 OPS, 30 runs, and 50 RBI on the year. Suarez […]

Homer Bailey Pulled Off Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey (knee) has been pulled off his minor league rehab assignment. He was torched for five runs on Monday during his rehab debut at Triple-A. Bailey is dealing with discomfort in his right knee. It's unclear when he'll be back with the Reds this season. Fantasy owners should stay as […]

Adam Duvall is Out on Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's likely just a routine day off for the slugging outfielder. Scott Schebler, Jesse Winkler, and Billy Hamilton will cover the outfield for the Reds on Saturday. Duvall brings power to the plate, but his .190 […]

Billy Hamilton Back In Action On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton will be back in the lineup on Saturday after missing yesterday's game due to a sore knee. Hamilton will be starting in center field and batting ninth against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This year has been a struggle for Hamilton. After posting four straight seasons with 50+ stolen bases, he only […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/16/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games, with eight in the early window and only four on the night slate. There are some solid options regardless of what slate you are trying to play, so I'll try and hit on a few players from each slate. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/16/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Today on DraftKings we've got four different slates to choose from, including an all-day slate that covers all 15 games starting at 1pm eastern, and the featured slate starting at 8pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/16/18. The lineup picks will range from […]

Points Leagues (H2H) Waiver Wire Adds and Streamers - Week 12

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Billy Hamilton Out on Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton (knee) is not in Friday's starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hamilton has been struggling this season, but he's not out due to rest. Hamilton is out on Friday because of a sore knee. It's been a disappointing season for Hamilton, but many owners might want to keep him because […]

Nick Senzel Unlikely To Be Promoted In Near Future

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel has been on a hot streak at Triple-A Louisville, which has caused the cries for him to be promoted to grow louder. Reds general manager Nick Krall told reporters, "We just want to make sure he has a place to play. He's been progressing well, and he's making good […]

Homer Bailey Scratched From Next Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey (knee) has been scratched from his next scheduled rehab start. Bailey was set to make his second rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday but his injured knee is bothering him too much. According to interim manager Jim Riggleman, “He pulled himself off of the rehab. He just wasn’t feeling […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 16

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Fantasy Reflections: Requiem for a Miggy

I’ve never been a fan of either franchise whose uniform he’s worn – in fact, I disliked him as a rookie for being a key cog for a team that beat out my preferred squad for a wild-card spot and then won it all – but over a decade-plus as one of the game’s elite […]

Week 12 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 […]

DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups

In preparation for today's freeroll on DraftDaily, below you can find my recommended lineup picks. If you've never played on DraftDaily before, it is fairly similar to the other sites, but you tend to lose more points. Points are taken away for strikeouts and home runs allowed, but you also earn points for sacrifice flies. […]

Shed Long Is Stuck In A Slump

Cincinnati Reds second base prospect Shed Long is stuckk in a 7-for-34 slump for Double-A Pensacola. Long moved up to Double-A in 2017 and struggled in 42 games with a .227 batting average. Long has improved in 2018 with a .259 batting average with six home runs and 23 RBI. The Reds already have second […]

Nick Senzel Is Heating Up

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Nick Senzel is beginning to heat up after missing most of May with vertigo. Senzel has now hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games. Senzel is now hitting .289 with three home runs, 16 RBI and seven stolen bases for Triple-A Louisville. The Reds have Eugenio Suarez at […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 15

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Scooter Gennett Scores Twice

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 2-for-4 with two runs in his team's 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. The game raises Gennett's season batting average to .341 with a .928 OPS, 12 homers, 35 runs, 47 RBI, and one steal. It has been an impressive campaign for a player who […]

Jose Peraza Drives In One Run Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza turned in a big game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Peraza went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, and one RBI in his team's 7-0 win. The young infielder is now batting .267 with a .640 OPS, two homers, 34 runs, 18 RBI, and nine steals this season. […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 11: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 11 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 steamrolls through June, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows shorter with every […]

Adam Duvall Crushes Grand Slam Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a strikeout in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Royals. Duvall crushed a Jason Adam pitch into left center field in the ninth inning to seal the win. The 29-year-old is hitting just .188 on the season but has 11 home runs and 38 […]