Jose Peraza Swipes First Bag Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza managed to steal his first base of the season on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Peraza finished the game 1-for-5 with one strikeout. It has been a slow start for the young shortstop, who is slashing just .200/.200/.200 with two runs and one stolen base in eight games. Peraza has […]

Cody Reed Unimpressive Against Phillies

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Cody Reed did not fare well in his first start of the season. The 24-year-old southpaw allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to score five runs (three earned) on four hits, including two homers. Reed struck out four and walked one in the ballgame. The Phillies didn't take long to get to Reed as […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 10

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

Reds Place Eugenio Suarez, Scott Schebler On DL

The Cincinnati Reds made a few roster moves on Monday, placing Eugenio Suarez (thumb) and Scott Schebler (elbow) on the 10-day disabled list. Suarez suffered a broken right thumb after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cliff Pennington and Phil Gosselin are expected to be the primary third basemen […]

Digging Deeper - Week 2 Waiver Wire Targets

Hey there RotoBallers. Apologies for the delay. Between The Masters this weekend and adjusting to my new MLB schedule, this article slipped my mind. Like last season, Max and I will be splitting the AL/NL Digging Deeper series every other week, so you can expect one of us to give this article a whirl every […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/9/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

FanDuel's pricing tightened significantly over the weekend to the point where it's once again difficult to find regulars who are priced under 3K. With Noah Syndergaard, Max Scherzer, and Justin Verlander all on the slate, it'll be important to spot mispriced players in cash games. There are also some pretty terrible pitchers to stack against […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

The Corner Store is open! Primary shoppers: Eugenio Suarez owners, Jake Lamb owners, Wil Myers owners, Justin Turner owners, and Greg Bird owners. The selection of players on the waiver wire could not persuade you into thinking you were shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue. More likely, you are searching through outlet store type players. In most cases, […]

Tyler Mahle Roughed Up By Pirates Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Mahle allowed Pittsburgh to score five runs in 4 2/3 innings of work, picking up his first loss of the season. Mahle allowed nine hits, including two homers, and only managed two strikeouts. The 23-year-old kicked off the season on […]

Eugenio Suarez Fractures Thumb Sunday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez has fractured his right thumb. Suarez left during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting hit by a pitch thrown by Jameson Taillon. Suarez will assuredly be placed on the disabled list and the team has not offered a timetable for his recovery, although […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 9

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

Week 2 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers

You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 2! 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 2, which […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/8/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to the Sunday FanDuel MLB Breakdown! This article will be mainly focused on tournament plays. We have an action packed 10 game slate to talk about so let's get to it.  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/8/18. You can also read more DFS […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns Second Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias nailed down his second save of the season on Saturday, preserving a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn the save. The Reds have won just two games in the early going this season with Iglesias earning […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In Five

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a huge game on Saturday, helping to lead his team to a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suarez went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, and five RBI. The five runs batted in ties a career high for the 26-year-old. Suarez started the damage with a bases-loaded […]

The Cut List (Week 2): Time to Let Go?

You shouldn’t hesitate to drop the players I highlight below in standard 10 or 12 team leagues. Like I said last week, you shouldn’t hesitate dropping any of these guys for a player on a hot streak. There’s a strong chance all three of these players will continue to struggle for weeks. You can play […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 2) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 2, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps […]

Scott Schebler Still Struggling With Elbow Issue

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler is still having trouble with his right elbow and hand after getting hit by a pitch last Sunday. The outfielder was originally expected to return to the lineup on Friday but that didn't come to pass. Schebler was hit on the funny bone and is still experiencing numbness in his […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/7/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games, with the early slate being the bigger one, but I will have players from both slates. There are plenty of good options across the board, and whether you are looking for cash game players, or some that are more GPP focused, you will find them on this slate. In […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/7/18): MLB DFS Lineups

After an odd Friday where many teams had the day off, we're back into the swing of things on Saturday with a full 15 games on deck. With every team playing, DraftKings is offering lots of different slates and contests. There's an early slate for the 1:05 - 4:10 start times, an all-day slate covering […]

Jesse Winker Notches Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-5 in a losing effort against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Winker, batting leadoff, also drove in a run, his first RBI of the season. The 24-year-old is off to a nice start this season, batting .313 with a .789 OPS and two runs scored in 21 plate […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 8

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. We are back at it again this year, publishing this article seven days a week. Even at this early juncture of the season, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily […]

Luis Castillo Allows Four Runs In Five Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled for a second straight start on Friday. The young right-hander allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to score four runs in five innings of work, walking three and striking out three. The Pirates made Castillo work as he needed 107 pitches to get through five innings on a cold, rainy night […]

Brandon Finnegan Nearing Return

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is getting close to returning to the team after opening the season on the 10-day disabled list. Finnegan threw a simulated game on Wednesday and the team had positive things to say about his performance. Manager Bryan Price stated, "(He) threw the ball really good. […]

Scott Schebler Expected To Return To Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) has been out of action since taking a pitch off his right elbow this past Sunday. According to reports, Schebler was hit on the funny bone and still is feeling tingling sensations in his fingertips. Schebler has appeared in three games this season, posting a .333 average, one homer, […]

Brandon Finnegan's Simulated Game Goes Well

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) successfully completed a simulated game on Thursday, according to team manager Bryan Price. Finnegan has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season after straining the biceps in his pitching arm. The young southpaw is next scheduled to make a start for Triple-A Louisville this coming […]

Homer Bailey Ineffective Against Pirates Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey struggled through his second start of the season, allowing the Pittsburgh Pirates to score five runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings of work. Bailey scattered seven hits while striking out two and walking three in the game. Bailey had an excellent start in the season opener but wasn't able […]

Adam Duvall Connects For Second Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall was one of the few bright spots for his team on Thursday night in their 5-2 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Duvall went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, his second round-tripper of the season. The veteran outfielder is now batting .176 with a .755 OPS, two homers and six […]

Looking at Recent Call-Ups and Rookie Performances (Week 1)

Fortunately, there are plenty of rookies and recent call-ups to analyze because the season just started. Unfortunately, barring Shohei Ohtani, there have not been a handful of true impact performances from youngsters. With that being said, the MLBers with little experience can be valuable in deeper leagues until we see the bulk of the blue-chip […]

Kevin Shackelford Close To Return

Cincinnati Reds reliever Kevin Shackelford (forearm) has begun throwing and is close to throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Bryan Price. Shackelford was placed on the 10-day disabled list on March 29 after coming down with a forearm strain during spring training. The 28-year-old reliever threw 30 2/3 innings for the Reds in 2017, […]

Joe Panik (2B) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Panik made headlines by hitting home runs in the Giants' first two wins of the season over the Dodgers, against Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen no less. While he's hit "only" one home run since then he has continued to hit the […]