Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers and Starts Week 22

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 8/26 through 9/2. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this […]

Nick Senzel Out Of Lineup

Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder Nick Senzel is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Phillip Ervin is in center field and is hitting eighth against Pirates starter Trevor Williams. Senzel has been one of the most impressive rookies this year, hitting .261/.316/.431 with 10 home runs, 50 runs, 38 RBI and 12 stolen bases in […]

Curt Casali Returns from Injured List

Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali (knee, hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He missed about a month of action due to nagging hamstring and knee issues. He's hitting .253 with six home runs and 24 RBI this season with the Reds. He's been solid for them, so it wouldn't be […]

Aristides Aquino Doubles, Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in a 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. The homer gives Aquino 12, to go along with a .338 average, 17 runs, and 25 RBI, all in just 71 at-bats. The rookie slugger is one homer away from […]

Anthony DeSclafani Solid In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani pitched well in a 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. DeSclafani allowed just one run over six innings of work while striking out four and walking two. The veteran hurler now has an 8-7 record, 4.27 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 131 strikeouts in 128 2/3 innings of work. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, August 24th 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/24/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Friday was a huge night for baseball and we’re back at it with another big Saturday slate. We happen to have three-day games and 12-night games. We’ll try to offer a couple of players from the day slate, to cater to you early birds out there.   In this article, I will be providing you with […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for August 24th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 8/24/19  Alex Wood vs Pittsburgh […]

Reds Activate Derek Dietrich

The Cincinnati Reds activated second baseman/outfielder Derek Dietrich (shoulder) from the injured list on Friday. Dietrich missed 16 games with left shoulder inflammation and was 2-for-11 with two runs, two strikeouts and a hit by pitch in three rehab games. He's at first base and is hitting seventh against Pirates starter Mitch Keller in his […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, CIN) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: When the Cincinnati Reds signed shortstop Jose Iglesias from the Tigers this offseason, it was primarily to have him fill a utility infielder role and provide positive value with his elite glove. Instead, Iggy has taken over as the team's starting shortstop, […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday August 23rd, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 23rd, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 21 Waiver Wire

The more NFL rumblings we hear, the closer we are to the fantasy baseball playoffs. With sports news fully engrossed with helmets and frostbitten feet, baseball rumbles along through August. The lack of a waiver trade deadline has made August a bit quieter than usual in the baseball world, but there's still tons going on, […]

Jesse Winker Lands On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a cervical strain. Cincy also reinstated starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (hamstring) from the injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. Winker last played a full game on Aug. 13. It's unknown how much time he'll miss, but he's […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, August 22nd 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 […]

Joey Votto Could Return This Weekend

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) could return to the Reds lineup as soon as this weekend, when first eligible. The 35-year-old was placed on the injured list with a lower back strain and has not appeared in a game since August 14. Votto has recorded totals of 12 home runs, 39 RBI, 60 […]

Aristides Aquino - Man or Myth?

You may not know how to pronounce his name but it would be near-impossible to have not heard of him by now: ARR -i-STY-Deez. A-KEE-noh. SMASH-er of BAYS-bawlz. Saying that Cincinnati rookie Aristides Aquino has kind of been on fire, is like saying that Jon Hamm is kind of handsome... A statement that is technically […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 21st 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 […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 21 - Buy or Sell?

As with last week, the focus will be on the full season numbers. Not much else to say, so let's jump in. Weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or ev-ab) is simply exit velocity on "air balls" - meaning fly balls and line drives, as shown on Statcast. Isolated power -- ISO -- is slugging percentage […]

Sonny Gray Dominates Padres On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray turned in an excellent start in a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Gray spun six innings of one-run ball while striking out 10 and walking three. The veteran hurler saw his impressive 23-inning scoreless streak come to an end in the sixth inning when Josh Naylor […]

Freddy Galvis Stays Hot On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Freddy Galvis went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Galvis has been on an absolute tear since the Reds claimed him off waivers. Over his eight games with Cincinnati, Galvis is hitting .414 with three homers and six RBI. Overall, the […]

Time To Replace Your Battery Mate?

It's crunch time in the 2019 fantasy baseball season and as we head down the stretch everything can feel like it is magnified. Every win, point, or stat accrued feels more important than it did back in May. If your team is still competitive you've likely settled on the primary guys that have gotten you […]

Trevor Bauer Pitches Well In Loss To Padres

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer pitched well in a 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Bauer allowed three runs (two earned) over seven innings while striking out 11 and walking just one. With the loss, Bauer's record falls to 10-10 on the season, to go along with a 4.06 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/20/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are many factors to take into account when making your Monkey Knife Fight prop picks but a few of the basics are whether the game is at home or on the road. For pitchers, knowing the appropriate strikeout rates for the opposing lineup helps and, for hitters, knowing the relevant splits for the opposing […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, August 20th 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 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday August 21st, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 21st, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Jose Peraza Draws Start in Outfield

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza is moving to the outfielder for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Peraza normally plays second base for Cincinnati, but is shifting to the outfield against the left-handed starter. Peraza will play left field and bat fifth versus lefty Eric Lauer. Peraza is 0-for-8 through his last seven games, […]

Nick Senzel Scratched on Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (elbow) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. He was hit by a pitch during Sunday's contest and is still dealing with a sore elbow. However, he's listed as day-to-day, so he shouldn't land on the injured list. Phillip Ervin will bat […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday August 19th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for August 19th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/19/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

During a long Major League Baseball season there are always chances for players to emerge. Guys with no expectations, maybe playing in the minors, to start the season and suddenly they are in significant roles in mid-August. That touches on a number of players in action tonight, including starting pitchers like John Means, Joe Ross, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/19/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm ET and covers all nine games being played. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/19/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Be sure to also check out […]