Wade Miley Activated From IL, Will Start Monday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (foot) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. He will start against the Philadelphia Phillies in Monday's game. Miley spent the minimum amount of time on the injured list after injuring his foot while running the bases back on May 20. The Red sent left-hander Cionel Perez back […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 5/31

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 […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 10

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings 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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Memorial Day weekend, which signifies roughly one-third of our fantasy season down and the usual spot where many teams have to take a hard look in the mirror. You could "lose" a trade if it helps fit a need. You can't keep […]

The Cut List: Week 10 - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer peek. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who is […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 10

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 10 of the MLB season (5/31 through 6/6). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/31/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a busy Memorial Day for baseball this year, with nine of the 13 games taking place early. Before we get to that, it's important to remember all of those who served in the Armed Forces who never got to come home to their loved ones. Those who made the sacrifice so that we […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Hello, RotoBallers, and let me just start by saying Happy Memorial Day! Today is not only the day we often use to kick off summertime, but also an important day to remember those who have served this fine nation in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day brings us plenty of day baseball, with the majority of […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/31 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 […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The start of Week 10 is upon us, and it coincides with the end of May and the start of June (on Tuesday). The change in month is very much welcomed, because while it is obviously completely arbitrary, it gives a numbers and trends guy like me new hope for a turnaround […]

Eugenio Suarez Swats 12th Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Suarez went deep off of right-hander Jake Arrieta in the fourth inning, giving him 12 homers on the year. Overall, it has been a trying season for Suarez, who is hitting .163 with […]

Tejay Antone Picks Up Third Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone got the final four outs of a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday to earn his third save of the season. Antone held Chicago scoreless while striking out one to preserve the win. While Amir Garrett and Lucas Sims have had their struggles out of the bullpen at […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Eight In Win Over Cubs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in a solid outing in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Mahle threw five scoreless innings while striking out eight and walking one on the way to improving his record to 4-2 on the year. The veteran right-hander has been excellent for the Reds this season, […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 10 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Bullpen Report: Finding Relievers to Help Your Fantasy Team

Memorial Day Weekend is here! Hopefully, you hit the beach or a BBQ, have a burger or hot dog and an adult beverage of your choosing and just enjoy the three-day weekend. For you baseball fanatics, it’s also a significant date on the baseball calendar. It is typically the time of year where MLB teams […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/30/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a typical 10-game main slate on DraftKings today starting at 1:05 pm Eastern. We have no Coors, a few aces, a rookie in Yankee Stadium, a lefty against Cleveland, and the first finale of a Royals-Twins series in 2021. Those are never quiet. Let's get to this! The only rain concern is in […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - May 30, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/30/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's a 9-game slate on Sunday, and the weather is ripe for hitting. Fortunately, as the temperatures rise around the league, so have the […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/30/21 (Premium Content)

Hey RotoBallers! I felt like Week 8 was my time to get back on track. The number 8 is my go-to/lucky number after all. Well, it didn't quite turn out that way. Wednesday was a great day, but everything that surrounded it, including a bloody Sunday, brought us crashing back down to earth. I'm changing […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/30 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/30 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 […]

Tyler Stephenson Drives In Two

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in a 10-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Stephenson's sixth-inning double brought home both Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez and would be the only offense the Reds would get on the afternoon. Stephenson's bat has been solid in his rookie year, with […]

Luis Castillo Takes Eighth Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo saw his struggles continue in a 10-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Castillo allowed four runs (two earned) while striking out three and walking four. He was credited with the loss, dropping his record to 1-8 on the year. Castillo now has a 7.22 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and […]

Nick Senzel Could Miss Up To Six Weeks

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) could miss up to six weeks after undergoing surgery on Friday. Senzel landed on the 10-day injured list last week due to inflammation in his left knee. However, he is batting just .252 this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't feel bad for parting ways with him, especially those who […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Will Start Wednesday For Reds

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez will remain in the team's starting rotation for the time being. The Reds announced on Saturday that Gutierrez will start for them against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The rookie hurler took a spot in the starting rotation after right-hander Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) landed on the injured list with a […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 10

Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this could mean playing a dead roster […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 10 Waiver Wire

What a disappointing week for pitching. Not a single no-hitter? That's not very 2021 of you. So there weren't any no-hitters this week, but there were some bullpen changes, with a new committee forming and an old committee getting even more confusing. A couple of injuries have complicated things around the league as well. With […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (5/29/21): FanDuel and DraftKings , Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Saturday slate and the focus of this article will on the 10-game early only slate for DraftKings while still mentioning plays for the early only and afternoon slate on FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/29/21): MLB DFS Lineups

As per usual, the Saturday slates are a little sliced and diced on DraftKings. The early slate is the larger slate today. This will deal with the five game primetime slate. This is going to be another volatile slate because of lingering rain concerns in the east and some doubleheaders left over from yesterday's carnage. […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/29/21 (Premium Content)

Hey RotoBallers! I felt like Week 8 was my time to get back on track. The number 8 is my go-to/lucky number after all. Well, it didn't quite turn out that way. Wednesday was a great day, but everything that surrounded it, including a bloody Sunday, brought us crashing back down to earth. I'm changing […]

Wade Miley To Now Start On Monday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (foot) will now start on Monday against the Phillies. The southpaw has been out of commission for over a week due to a left foot sprain and was initially projected to return for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. Miley has an adequate 4-4 record this season to go […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Allows One Run In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez turned in a solid outing in his MLB debut in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Gutierrez allowed one run over five innings of work while striking out three and walking two. The rookie allowed just two hits, with his lone mistake a solo homer off of […]