Luis Castillo Strikes Out Seven In Loss To Brewers

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings in a 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castillo struck out seven and walked three while seeing his record drop to 2-9 on the year. It has been a trying year overall for Castillo, who has a 6.47 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, […]

Aristides Aquino Could Be Activated Soon

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino (wrist) could be activated as early as Sunday's matchup against the Rockies. The 27-year-old had surgery on his hamate bone in April and has slowly been working his way back since, recently participating in a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. Aquino is batting .231 this season but may have a […]

The Bigger Picture - Sizing Up 60 Games

We did it. We got through 60 games of the Major League season and yet, it isn't nearly over. Of all the trials and tribulations the abbreviated 2020 season brought, one of the greatest difficulties is having to invoke the caveat of the shortened season when conducting statistical analysis. Although we could take the current […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 11

If you’re the proud owner of Trevor Rogers, Ian Anderson, Yermin Mercedes or Adolis Garcia, you’re probably feeling pretty good right now. Who is the next rookie that’s going to pop up and help out? The 2021 fantasy baseball season has entered its third month, but there is still a lot of baseball to be […]

Is Streaming Catchers a Smart Strategy?

The common adage is that you should be streaming at catcher, but sometimes I think we cling to that a little too tightly. We buy into the easy narratives of "Catchers can't hit" and "Don't waste high picks or FAAB on catchers" but I've always believed it was an oversimplification. Yes, the deeper your league […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/10/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/10/21): FanDuel and DraftKings, Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Wednesday slate and the focus of this article will be on the four-game early only slate for DraftKings and FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game […]

Tyler Stephenson Drives In Three In Win

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in a 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Stephenson ripped an RBI double in the first inning and then added a two-run double in the fourth to give him eight two-baggers on the year. The rookie catcher is putting together […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Strikes Out Seven In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez turned in a strong outing in a 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gutierrez allowed just two runs over seven innings of work while striking out seven and walking three. He picked up the win, improving his record to 2-1 across his first three big league starts. Gutierrez […]

Tyler Naquin Should Be Back Soon

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (hamstring) isn't expected to need an IL stint. The veteran injured his left hamstring during Sunday's outing against the Cardinals, and he hasn't been back in the lineup since. However, skipper David Bell didn't seem too overly concerned, so it appears as if Naquin could be back at some point […]

Jeff Hoffman Expected To Make Rehab Starts This Month

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) is reportedly progressing from his injury and should be able to go out on a rehab assignment later this month. Hoffman has been sidelined since he picked up a right shoulder impingement toward the end of May. The Reds had to place right-hander Sonny Gray (groin) on the injured […]

Sonny Gray Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Groin Strain

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Gray left his Tuesday start early, throwing just three innings and 50 pitches in a 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The team announced that he was dealing with groin tightness after the game. Cincinnati called up right-hander Art Warren […]

Sonny Gray To Undergo MRI Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (groin) was removed early during his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Gray exited during the top of the fourth inning due to groin tightness. It's a shame since Gray was pitching well until he was forced to exit. Fantasy managers are going to be need to wait […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

We return to our weekly ritual of reviewing my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. With more than two months of play in the books, I've changed the visible stats on my table to display numbers from May 1-June 6 for more relevant intel. So […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 11

You know, today serves as a good time to remember that not all prospects are going to set the world on fire as soon as they reach the majors. I'm writing this just a few hours after the news broke that the Seattle Mariners had optioned star prospect Jarred Kelenic back to Triple-A Tacoma. He's […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/9/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! A 12-game schedule greets us halfway through the week. There are high-priced flamethrowers, bargain bin hurlers, and some discounted bats all over the map. It kicks off with three games starting at 7:05 pm ET and goes through to the Kansas City Royals-Los Angeles Angels matchup on the West Coast at 9:38 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/9/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/9 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 […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/9/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/9/21): FanDuel and DraftKings, Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Wednesday slate and the focus of this article will be on the three-game early only slate for DraftKings and FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game […]

Joey Votto Walks Twice In Return From IL

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 0-for-2 with two walks in a 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Votto spent just over a month on the injured list with a fractured thumb and was activated earlier in the day. The veteran first baseman hit cleanup for the Reds, the seventh time he's […]

Sonny Gray Leaves Thursday’s Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray left Tuesday's start against the Brewers. It's unknown what exactly caused Gray's early departure, although it certainly isn't welcome news for fantasy managers. Overall, the veteran was having a productive outing, recording five strikeouts throughout just three innings of work. More information regarding his status moving ahead will likely […]

Tyler Naquin Not In The Lineup On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after exiting Sunday's contest with left hamstring tightness. It was previously reported that Naquin could be healthy enough to return to the lineup by Tuesday, but it appears that he'll need at least another day before he is able to return. […]

Joey Votto Activated From IL, Returns To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Brewers. He's been sidelined since May 5th with a fractured left thumb. The 37-year-old is starting at first base and hitting cleanup for Tuesday's game. Votto went 1-for-13 with five strikeouts across four games […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 6/8

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it is quite the doozie. We have some ace arms in Bieber, Glasnow, and Buehler, with a few pitchers, priced way too cheap with Bassitt and Wood. As always on a 15-game slate, there are plenty of bats in play as well. No Coors in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers for another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! I hope you followed my picks last week as "cover player" Austin Meadows went off and Luis Garcia looked great to name just a few of my picks that helped my lineup cash. Last week we had 14 games on the slate but we have […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/8 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 MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/8/2021. 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 an […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 10 Lineup Trends

Week 10 of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 6/7

Welcome to the another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]