DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's the last day of July, the weather is hot, and the trade deadline along with the MLB playoff races are heating up! For some players playing today, this could be the last time we see them in their current uniforms before they get sent to a new team. It's an exciting time of year... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/30/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/30/22 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

Fantasy Baseball Week 17 Injury News, Updates: Mike Trout, Rafael Devers, Dustin May, May Meyer, and more

The trade deadline is this week. There may be some blockbusters trades and some small trades and most of the trades will affect your fantasy team in one way or another. Players coming back from injury may affect the trades that are made in the MLB as well as your home league. Knowing when injured... Read More

Mariners Acquire Luis Castillo From Reds

The Cincinnati Reds dealt starting pitcher Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in exchange for shortstops Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo, right-hander Levi Stoudt and right-hander Andrew Moore. Marte (No. 1), Arroyo (No. 3) and Stoudt (No. 5) were all top-five prospects of the Mariners, according to MLB Pipeline, so Cincinnati really... Read More

Reds Pick Up Noelvi Marte, Other Prospects Friday

The Cincinnati Reds dealt starting pitcher Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in exchange for shortstops Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo, right-hander Levi Stoudt and second baseman Dylan Moore. Marte (No. 1), Arroyo (No. 3) and Stoudt (No. 5) were all top-five prospects of the Mariners, according to MLB Pipeline, so Cincinnati... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 16

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in... Read More

Hunter Strickland Goes On Bereavement List

The Cincinnati Reds placed closer Hunter Strickland on the bereavement list on Friday and activated left-hander Ross Detwiler (back) and outfielder Jake Fraley (knee, toe) from the injured list in corresponding moves. With Strickland away from the team for the next three to seven days, expect Alexis Diaz to be given any save situations that... Read More

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top 101 Baller Ranks

With the midseason break behind us and August almost here, fantasy players can just see the season's end creeping on the horizon. Don't you dare hit cruise control because there's still plenty of action left in the race. Mind your categories, flex those strengths and shore up the weaknesses. Ranks in a vacuum are a nice... Read More

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Including Dustin May, Alec Bohm, Jose Miranda, Brandon Belt, Cole Irvin

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings heading into Week 17 of the MLB season. We recently recommended to add players like Esteury Ruiz, Kyle Finnegan, Akil Baddoo and Nolan Jones. We are here today as always to help you pickup the best fantasy baseball hitters and pitchers for your lineups for... Read More

Tyler Naquin, Phillip Diehl Traded To The Mets

The New York Mets traded pitcher Jose Acuna and second baseman Hector Rodriguez to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Tyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl on Thursday. Naquin will join a crowded Mets outfield with Mark Canha, Starling Marte and Brandon Nimmo. The 31-year-old will provide the Mets with outfield depth, but he is not expected to see... Read More

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 16

Welcome back RotoBallers from the All-Star break, and 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. We'll get back to basics this week after going a little bit... Read More

Closer Stashes for the Trade Deadline: Florio's MLB Bullpen Report

I have been talking about the trade deadline and the reliever shakeup we are (still) guaranteed to see. By this point, you may be thinking of me as the boy who cried wolf, but the trades are coming - the market has just been slow to develop.  But by the time you click on this... Read More

Reds Moving Forward With Plans To Trade Luis Castillo

There is some speculation in the industry that the Cincinnati Reds might choose to hang on to starting pitcher Luis Castillo, but talent evaluators said Thursday that the Reds are still proceeding full steam ahead in the process of trading the All-Star right-hander, who is widely viewed as the best available starter ahead of next... Read More

Sneaky Fantasy Trade Candidates Worth Acquiring Ahead of the MLB Deadline

Everyone is talking about Juan Soto or Willson Contreras being moved and it's fun to speculate on where superstar and All-Star level players could be moved. The truth is in fantasy baseball, someone in your league already has these players and they are going to play every day regardless of where they play. But what... Read More

Twins Looking At Tyler Mahle, Among Other Starters

The Minnesota Twins are sitting in first place in the AL Central and they are reportedly considering bolstering their rotation with another starter before the upcoming trade deadline. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle is one of the team's primary targets. Hayes stated that the team is "more interested"... Read More

Albert Almora Jr. Begins Rehab Stint On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (illness) was sent out on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has been on the COVID-19 injured list for a little over two weeks. Prior to landing on the COVID-19 injured list, he was serving as a reserve outfielder for the team. Over 48 games... Read More

Yankees Reportedly "In On" Frankie Montas, Luis Castillo

According to a tweet from the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the New York Yankees are reportedly "in on Frankie Montas as well as Luis Castillo (and others)." Montas is enjoying another strong season for the Oakland Athletics, pitching to a 3.18 ERA and a 3.36 FIP in 104.2 innings. He's also struck out 109... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/27/22): 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

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/27/22)

It's Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 and we are back with another MLB betting article with my favorite picks for this 14-game slate today. There are five games happening after 6:40 pm Eastern, and all of the rest of the games are day games today. Be ready to make your bets early and enjoy the slate! This article will... Read More

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for July 27: Pitcher Props, Totals, Run Line Bets

Happy Hump Day, MLB bettors! It's your boy Thunder Dan and I'm back with more MLB bets! Whether you like game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you and try to cover a little bit of everything! Recently, I started my own free sports betting newsletter, and the good people... Read More

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/26/22)

What a great start to the second half! Postseason races are heating up, Juan Soto and other stars could be traded any second now. This is the time where the entertainment aspect of baseball is at an all-time high. So, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show! Welcome back, RotoBallers! In this article, I'll be... Read More

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jean Segura, Nolan Jones, Alexis Diaz, Kyle Lewis, Ramon Urias

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season and return from the All-Star break. Last week's list featured players like Matt Carpenter, Esteury Ruiz, Leody Taveras and Max Meyer off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full... Read More

Jonathan India Back In Action On Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (thigh) is back in the starting lineup for Monday night's game against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. He'll be hitting out of his usual leadoff spot and slotting in as the team's designated hitter. India was scratched from Sunday's lineup as he was dealing with a left... Read More

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for July 25: Pitcher Props, Money Line, Run Line Bets

Hey there, it's your friendly neighborhood sports betting enthusiast, Thunder Dan, here and I'm back with more MLB bets! Whether you like game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you and try to cover a little bit of everything! Recently, I started my own free sports betting newsletter, and the... Read More

Brandon Drury Potentially On The Move?

Cincinnati Reds utility player Brandon Drury finished 1-for-4 with a double on Saturday in the 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old went into the All-Star break with a career-high in home runs (18). He's not only hitting bombs but has been getting on base and hitting for average. With the trade deadline... Read More

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I hope you caught your breath over the All-Star break because it is all systems go towards the finish line now! I apologize for being brief with this weekend's report but I have a family member in the hospital so time is stretched a... Read More

Jonathan India Scratched With Thigh Contusion Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (thigh) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tyler Naquin will now be the team's leadoff hitter for the game while Matt Reynolds will be covering the keystone. India suffered a left thigh contusion while sliding head first into home plate... Read More

Justin Dunn Optioned To Triple-A Following Rehab Stint

The Cincinnati Reds have returned right-handed pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) from his rehab assignment and he's been optioned to Triple-A. The 26-year-old had been on the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. He has yet to pitch in the majors this year due to the injury. If he can pitch well at Triple-A,... Read More

Tyler Mahle Activated, Set To Start On Sunday

The Cincinnati Reds have activated right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old was sidelined for about three weeks due to a minor right shoulder strain. He's made 17 starts this year and he's gone 3-7 with... Read More

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best... Read More