Bullpen Report - Emphasize Relievers In the Final Month

If you have fallen behind in the saves category or are in need of some relievers that can help your ratios, this is the perfect time of year for you to strike. Yeah, we had all the early season bullpen changes and the trade deadline which completely mixed things up. But if you are still […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, Rotoballers! It's crazy to think we are already down to the final 40 games of this campaign. We started this wild season back in March, and here we are, one week away from September and the playoff push ratcheting up to 11. Today, the Chicago Cubs host a daytime contest versus the Kansas City […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 21 Waiver Wire

Since we last spoke, Closers and Saves Report readers, a former relief pitcher threw a no-hitter in his first major league start. That was pretty cool. Bullpens did things too. Closers came back from injuries, new committees formed, old committees closed as one guy took over, and so on. But that no-hitter though... We also […]

Luis Castillo Shuts Down Marlins On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a gem in a 6-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Castillo allowed one run over seven innings of work while striking out seven and walking one. His only run allowed came on a Jorge Alfaro single in the fourth inning. Castillo got off to a poor […]

Joey Votto Hits Three-Run Homer In Win Over Miami

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 6-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Votto broke open the game with his three-run shot in the fourth inning, giving the Reds a lead that they would not relinquish. The veteran infielder is enjoying a bounce-back season, hitting .281 […]

Nick Senzel Placed Back On Injured List Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was placed back on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with fluid on his knee, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Senzel had just been activated from the injured list on Sunday and was optioned to Triple-A, but after several examinations from doctors this week, it was […]

Eugenio Suarez Isn't Starting Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't starting on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Zach Thompson. Suarez is batting .172 with a .258 on-base percentage and 23 home runs in 472 plate appearances this season. He hasn't started since Monday's contest against the Chicago Cubs. Mike Moustakas, who has seen most of the […]

Jesse Winker Unlikely To Return When First Eligible

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (intercostal) was placed on the 10-day injured list last Sunday. The lefty slugger is expected to miss more than just 10 days while dealing with an intercostal strain. Winker has not resumed baseball activities and could very well be out until possibly September. This season, Winker is hitting .307/.395/.560 batting […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/19/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 8/19

Sadly, baseball is nearing an end, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/19/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 4-game main slate on tap tonight, and it's a good one for a small slate. The chalk is super chalky on most small slates, but it should be spread out a bit tonight. There are at least three solid pitchers and four really nice stacks to build around. Watching lineups for potential […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/19/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 8/19/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on if […]

The Outsiders: Pitching Prospects to Know for Deep Dynasty Leagues

Welcome the latest update of The Outsiders, where I highlight pitching prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty […]

Tyler Stephenson (C/1B, CIN) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Early in the campaign the Reds boasted a pair of bona fide potential MVP contenders in Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker, but as the seasoned pushed deeper into summer, it became clear that a pair of NL ROY contenders had also emerged […]

Jorge Alfaro (C/OF, MIA) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: When Jorge Alfaro became a Marlin back in 2019, he had to leave behind his first MLB club (for a division rival) after a three-year stint that established "El Oso" as one of the more unique, versatile backstops in the game. It's […]

Tyler Naquin Hits Homer, Singles

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 7-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Naquin provided the only offense for the Reds with a second-inning homer off of Cubs starter Adrian Sampson on an afternoon where the team only managed six hits. After a slow month of July, […]

Tyler Mahle Takes Fourth Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in a 7-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Mahle allowed five runs over five innings while striking out five and walking one. The veteran hurler was stung by the long ball, allowing a solo shot in the first inning and a two-run homer as part of a […]

Kyle Farmer Getting The Day Off On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Adrian Sampson and the Chicago Cubs. Jose Barrero is getting the start at shortstop and batting seventh in the game. Farmer has been cooling off a bit lately after a scorching month of July. Farmer slashed .395/.456/.691 with five home […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/18/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

Nick Castellanos Launches 21st Homer Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Castellanos launched a 412-foot homer off of Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks in the sixth inning, giving the Reds their only run of the ballgame. The veteran outfielder is putting together a career year, hitting […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Takes Hard-Luck Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez pitched well but took the loss in his start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Gutierrez allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings of work while striking out seven and walking two in the 2-1 loss. The rookie right-hander has been a welcome addition to the starting rotation this season, […]

Tejay Antone Could Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) could return from the 10-day injured list next Tuesday. He's been sidelined with a strained forearm since late June. The 27-year-old will throw back-to-back Wednesday and Thursday at Louisville. He will get two days off and make another appearance over the weekend. According to manager David Bell, the Reds […]

Heath Hembree Designated For Assignment

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Heath Hembree was designated for assignment on Tuesday, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. Hembree had been in the mix for saves in Cincinnati for a while, but over his last seven innings of work he has allowed 13 runs on 10 hits and seven walks. For now, it […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/17/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/17/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in a […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/17/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 17th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/17 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 20

Welcome to Are You For Real?, a weekly column where we look at pitchers who turned in surprisingly good starts and try to determine whether they are the real deal. It was apparently the week of the lefty and the week of the Diamondback, as we're breaking down three southpaws in this piece, including two […]

Aristides Aquino Homers, Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, three runs, and three RBI in a 14-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Drawing his first start in place of the injured Jesse Winker, Aquino launched a two-run homer off of Chicago reliever Michael Rucker in the fifth inning, Aquino is […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

We've got nearly six weeks left in the fantasy baseball season, which means it is crunch time. You must maintain focus even as fantasy football's siren song calls you to the boulders. Let's stay ahead of the curve with an update of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! This google sheet accompanies the table below and adds […]