Mike Moustakas' Calf Injury Not Serious
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas (calf) is hopeful that the calf injury he sustained in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Mets is not serious, per Cincinnati Enquirer's Bobby Nightengale. Moustakas left Monday's game after injuring his left calf on a fourth-inning single. However, he said after the game, "It feels a little bit better […]
Jonathan India Expected To Be In Lineup Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) exited Monday's 5-1 loss to the Mets with a hamstring injury but is expected to be in Tuesday's lineup, per Cincinnati Enquirer's Bobby Nightengale. India injured his right hamstring while running out an infield single in the fourth inning and was replaced at second base by Matt Reynolds. […]
Mike Moustakas Injures Calf Monday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas left Monday's game against the New York Mets with a left calf injury. Moustakas hit a single to left field during the fourth inning but appeared to be in pain as he approached first base. He remained in the game but was called out at second base on a […]
Jonathan India Leaves Monday's Game With Hamstring Injury
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) left Monday's game against the New York Mets with a hamstring injury. India injured his right hamstring while running out an infield single in the fourth inning and was replaced at second base by Matt Reynolds. This isn't great news for India or the Reds as he missed […]
Kyle Farmer Scratched On Monday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. The 31-year-old is dealing with neck stiffness, so he'll get the night off. This doesn't sound like something that is going to force Farmer to the injured list. Fantasy managers should assume he's day-to-day […]
Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Ian Kennedy, Rowan Wick, Jesus Luzardo, Jonathan Hernandez
Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Luis Garcia, Brady Singer, Alex Cobb and Domingo German off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire […]
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
Welcome back! It's Week 18 of our fantasy baseball Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups series! We went through a tough stretch there where there was really nobody on waivers inspiring any confidence. We are really seeing this week how soft the ownership levels have gotten as the season gets closer to its end. Plenty of […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/8/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/8/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Short, boring slate on Monday - but that doesn't mean we can't hammer down a good lineup and make some cash! Top Hitters for 8/8/22 Aaron Judge ($6,400 DK) vs. Logan Gilbert Judge hasn't […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/8/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Monday, Rotoballers! Seven games populate our main contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. It leaves us with a smaller than average player pool, but there's plenty to work with. It all kicks off on the East Coast with Toronto and Baltimore. And, if you're a night owl, Monday is your lucky day as four West […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just because the season started a week later than usual doesn't mean that the meat of August won't feel like crunch time for your fantasy squads. I don't advocate that anyone panic, but you need to honestly evaluate whether you can continue holding onto […]
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. 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, […]
Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pitchers. 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, […]
Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 18
We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves heading into Week 18. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those who do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and trades, making waiver moves […]
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
We've finally seen Brady Singer, Johnny Cueto, and Cole Irvin graduate from this list with rostered rates of just over 50%. That leaves many familiar faces and iffy options but also some pitchers who have made their way down to streaming status after being fantasy rotation pieces much of the season. Let's investigate further. This […]
Jonathan India Gets A Breather Sunday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. India will head to the bench after starting the team's last 12 games. He's dealt with injuries after winning the National League Rookie of the Year in 2021 and is hitting .248/.309/.397 with seven home runs, 24 […]
Justin Dunn To Make Reds Debut Monday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Justin Dunn will be recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday to make his debut with the team against the New York Mets. Dunn got a late start to the 2022 season due to a shoulder injury, but he completed a lengthy rehab assignment in the minor leagues and is now ready to […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/7/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/7/22 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 […]
PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Sunday August 7th
Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB All-Star Break has officially ended and we here at RotoBaller are ready to kick off the second half of the season with some terrific plays with our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]
Under-the-Radar Fantasy Baseball Pickups After the MLB Trade Deadline
We all know that Juan Soto is getting a fantasy boost from being a part of a strong Padres lineup and that Tyler Mahle should see increased production now that he's out of Cincinnati. Those are the takeaways from the MLB trade deadline that we've heard about all day. But what about those other guys? […]
Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent pitchers to add for Week 18. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]
Hunter Greene Undergoes MRI, Won't Need Surgery
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (shoulder) underwent an MRI and is expected to avoid surgery, according to Bobby Nightengale Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Although he won't need to go under the knife, there's still not timetable for Greene's return and it's unclear if he will pitch again in 2022. He's currently on the […]
Art Warren Starts Rehab Assignment On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Art Warren (forearm) is starting a rehab assignment on Saturday at Triple-A Louisville. The 29-year-old reliever has been dealing with a right flexor pronator strain in his right arm since the beginning of July. He'll get a few minor league games under his belt before joining the Reds sometime in mid-August. […]
Fantasy Baseball Week 18 Injury News, Updates: Julio Rodriguez, Kris Bryant, Clayton Kershaw, Ozzie Albie and more
The trade deadline in Major League Baseball is now in our rearview mirror. The deals done at the deadline did not disappoint in magnitude. Some of the players that were traded for were injured players and some players will be filling spots of currently injured players. This is very much like how fantasy teams are […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/6/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/6/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Saturday slate, I'm JonPGH filling in here, let's check out this night slate! Top Hitters for 8/6/22 Ketel Marte ($4,700) vs. Antonio Senzatela The models are loving the snakes tonight against Senzatela. He has […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It feels unusual to have the main slate on a Saturday be the night one, but that's where we're at today. 10 of the 17 games take place in prime time with the Mariners-Angels and Braves-Mets concluding their doubleheaders on the main slate. Make sure you watch those lineups for the second game extra closely. […]
Fantasy Baseball Winners and Losers from the MLB Trade Deadline
The trade deadline has come and gone, leaving fantasy managers wondering how some of their rostered players' values have changed. While it's obvious for players like Juan Soto joining a powerhouse offense, that's not the case for many and even some who didn't change teams may see their rest of season value go up or down. […]
Hunter Greene Goes On Injured List With Shoulder Strain
The Cincinnati Reds placed right-handed rookie Hunter Greene (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a right shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Ryan Hendrix from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. The move to place Greene on the injured list is retroactive to Aug. 4. There is no timetable for the 22-year-old's return, […]
Tyler Mahle Traded to the Twins - Fantasy Baseball Impact
On a trade deadline day with surprise moves big and small, one of the most predictable was that the Cincinnati Reds traded away Tyler Mahle. On Tuesday, he was traded from the Reds to the Minnesota Twins for three prospects: infielder Spencer Steer, left-hander Steve Hajjar, and infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Mahle has had several seasons […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/5/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/5/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This is a gorgeous slate, I'm very excited for it. There are potential slight weather issues, so keep an eye on that as we approach the evening hours. Showers/tstorms will be haphazardly scattered across the […]
Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks
Welcome back RotoBallers. August is here and that means we've got two months of gameplay left to the finish line. We just got blitzed by a busy trade deadline, so this week's edition will largely focus on arms who moved and what direction they trend as a result. Let's hop right into the latest edition […]