All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/9/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/9/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/9/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Saturdays and Sundays are made for day baseball and we are getting another big late afternoon slate today with a 9-game 4:05 slate on both sites and only four games in the evening. For the sake of my own sanity (and yours), I am going to focus on that slate only with these picks today.... Read More
Joey Votto Remains Absent On Friday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The lefty slugger sat out both games of the doubleheader on Thursday. This marks the fifth game in a row that Votto has missed due to lingering back tightness. Possibly, the Reds decide to... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/8/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
We were really close to getting a full 15-game slate, but the Reds and Rays are playing a 6:40 PM game, meaning we have "only" 14 games on the main slate instead. That also means my favorite lefty fireballer Shane McClanahan (and also the surging Luis Castillo) are not on the main slate, but we... Read More
Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for July 8th: Pitcher Props and Moneyline Bets
Hey everyone and happy Friday! We have all 30 MLB teams in action today and an awesome 14-game main slate for DFS. But this article is going to focus on betting, not DFS, and I'm sharing some of my favorite prop bets, sides, and totals with you for tonight's games here at RotoBaller. Last week,... Read More
Elly De La Cruz Named To Futures Game
Cincinnati Reds shortstop/third base prospect Elly De La Cruz had himself a day in a doubleheader for High-A Dayton on Thursday. One of the top infield prospects in the game, De La Cruz played shortstop in Game 1 and went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs. In Game 2, the 20-year-old suited up at... Read More
Luis Cessa Lands On The Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed pitcher Luis Cessa (back) on the 15-day injured list with a muscle strain in his back on Thursday. He exited Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a back injury. The 30-year-old walked one batter over one-third of an inning before being removed from Thursday's contest. Cincinnati's bullpen... Read More
Joey Votto Also Out For Game 2
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) will sit out of the starting lineup once again for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Votto will miss his fourth straight game while dealing with back tightness, and there is still a chance that he'll need a trip to the injured list... Read More
Tyler Stephenson, Alexis Diaz Could Return This Weekend
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) could return from the injured list on Saturday or Sunday, while rookie relief pitcher Alexis Diaz (biceps) is on track to return on Friday, according to skipper David Bell. Stephenson will play in two more minor league rehab games for Triple-A Louisville before returning as the team's starting catcher.... Read More
Florio's MLB Bullpen Report: Braves Pen Changing, Stash Candidates
For over a month now I have been highlighting the fact that no position is more influenced by the trade deadline than the reliever position. That closers and other relievers would be traded which would be sure to shake up the fantasy baseball relief pitcher landscape. That we would see new closers emerge and some... Read More
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Including Nick Senzel, Brayan Bello, Nick Lodolo, Darick Hall, Luis Patino
Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings heading into Week 14 of the MLB season. We recently recommended to add players like Vinnie Pasquantino, Nico Hoerner, Evan Longoria and A.J. Minter. We are here today as always to help you pickup the best fantasy baseball hitters and pitchers for your lineups for... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/7/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/7/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top... Read More
Joey Votto Out For Game 1 Thursday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Votto has been out of action for the last two days due to back tightness, and it remains to be seen if the 38-year-old veteran will return for the second... Read More
Jonathan India Back In Lineup For Game 1
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (ankle) is back at second base and is batting leadoff on Thursday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras for Game 1 of a doubleheader. India left the game on Wednesday early after being hit by a pitch in his ankle, but it obviously wasn't serious enough to keep him... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/7/22)
What a week of baseball this has been so far! The midwest gave us terrific matchups between the Twins and White Sox, as well as the Cubs and Brewers – competitive, down-to-the-wire games with a lot of surprises along the way. Postseason and award races are heating up, the Futures Game roster is being announced;... Read More
Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 14
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking a good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. The idea is to find hitters that have made changes and/or really improved this season to find... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/7/22): MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate. Thursdays are typically weird slates, but we have a decent ten-game slate on DraftKings and a nine-game slate on FanDuel. While we've been short on pitching on Thursday slates, we have no such issue tonight. There are a plethora... Read More
Jonathan India Day-To-Day After Being Hit By Pitch
X-rays came back negative on Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (ankle) after he was forced to leave the game on Wednesday against the New York Mets when he was hit by a pitch in the first inning, according to the team. India is day-to-day for now, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the... Read More
Joey Votto Sitting With Back Tightness Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is being held out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets due to back tightness. Reds manager David Bell stated that Votto has dealt with the ailment before and that the team is just playing things safe by holding Votto out of Wednesday's... Read More
Tyler Mahle Expects To Return Right After All-Star Break
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) stated on Wednesday that the MRI on his shoulder showed no major issues. He expects to return shortly after the All-Star break. Mahle landed on the injured list on Wednesday with a strained right shoulder. With the second half of the year resuming after the All-Star break on... Read More
Kyle Farmer Back In Lineup Against Mets
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer (hand) is returning to shortstop and will hit cleanup on Wednesday against New York Mets left-hander David Peterson. Farmer missed the last three games with a hand injury, but he'll return to the lineup on Wednesday. He's hitting a solid .280/.345/.411 with five home runs, 39 RBI, 27 runs scored... Read More
Tyler Mahle Placed On The Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to a strained right shoulder. The move was made retroactive to Sunday. Mahle has been one of the Reds' best pitchers this season. The 27-year-old has made 17 starts and has pitched to a 4.48 ERA and a... Read More
Tyler Naquin Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin isn't in the starting lineup for a matchup with the New York Mets and left-handed starter David Peterson on Wednesday. The outfielder is hitting .257 with a .320 on-base percentage, five home runs, and three stolen bases this season. He'll head to the bench with Albert Almora Jr. drawing the... Read More
Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top 101 Baller Ranks
Welcome to July! Despite a delayed start to the season, we've made it to the season's halfway mark and another updated edition of my top-101 starting pitcher rankings for rest-of-season values. With April and May several chapters in the rearview mirror now, be sure you're analyzing recent data. I'm here for you with ranks, tiers,... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/6/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions... Read More
Nick Lodolo Solid In Return
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo looked to be in excellent shape in his first appearance off the injured list Tuesday, holding the New York Mets to no runs on three hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out eight batters, tying his season high. Lodolo now carries a 4.19 ERA and... Read More
Nick Lodolo Activated Ahead Of Tuesday's Start
The Cincinnati Reds have activated left-hander Nick Lodolo (back) from the 60-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Lodolo landed on the injured list in late April due to a lower back strain. He made three starts prior to the injury and went 1-2... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/5/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/5/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top... Read More
Tyler Stephenson Starting Rehab Assignment Monday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is starting his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Monday. Stephenson suffered a broken thumb on June 9, but barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment, he should be able to return as the Reds' everyday catcher just before the All-Star break in mid-July. The 25-year-old is... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/4/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/4/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I was really expecting a massive all-day slate on the DFS sites, but we didn't get it. We are stuck with a lackluster seven-game slate that starts at 6:40 eastern, so that's what we'll be... Read More