Scooter Gennett Sitting Out Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. The Reds are being cautious with Gennett after he missed the majority of the first half of the season due to a serious groin injury. Derek Dietrich is at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Cubs right-handed starter Alec Mills. […]

Jesse Winker Back In Lineup Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) is back in the starting lineup in the leadoff spot and is playing left field on Tuesday against Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills. Winker sat out on Monday but had a pinch-hit single later in the game. The left-handed hitter has hit a mediocre .253/.330/.464 with 13 home runs, […]

Rest-of-Season Second Base Rankings (Midseason Update)

The second half of the fantasy baseball season is here and the playoff push is on. RotoBaller's expert staff has updated our fantasy baseball rankings for the remainder of the year in order to give you the most up-to-date advice. Rankers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition […]

Eugenio Suarez Blasts 22nd Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Suarez launched a first-inning offering from Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks over the fence for his 22nd home run of the season. Suarez is having another solid season, hitting .246 with 47 runs and […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out 10 Cubs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a quality start in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Castillo allowed three runs over six innings while striking out 10 on the way to earning his ninth win. The young fire-baller has taken a big step forward this season, posting a 2.41 ERA, 1.12 […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16

As we enter the second half of the season you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case […]

Curt Casali Leaves With Knee Soreness

Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali (knee) was removed from the game early on Monday with knee soreness. However, he says he had the knee checked out and will play through the injury. The 30-year-old had a solo home run and a strikeout in three plate appearances on Monday night and is batting a very mediocre […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/16/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Getting on base is the name of the game. It may have been popularized by Moneyball but the idea remains central to generating offense in Major League Baseball. The top players when it comes to getting on base are a who’s who, for the most part. Mike Trout, Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger, Carlos Santana. Wait, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 16th 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 (7/16/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome to Monday baseball on DraftKings. After a very eventful weekend, we have a full slate of 15 games on the board with plenty to dive into. Walker Buehler is really the only ace, so we'll have to dig deep for some value DraftKings has given us a shot at $20k for just $10 and […]

Alex Wood To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is scheduled to make another rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. The plan is for him to throw four innings or 60 to 65 pitches. The left-hander has had multiple setbacks in his recovery and has yet to pitch for Cincy in 2019. He has an 8.10 […]

Phillip Ervin (OF, CIN) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Today is Phillip Ervin's 27th birthday, and he gave himself an early cause for celebration on Saturday by tying a Cincinnati Reds franchise record with six hits (in six AB) in a 17-9 win over the Colorado Rockies in Coors Field. In 56 AB […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 15th 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 Prop Picks for 7/15/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

While the tendency this season has been to side with pitchers going over on strikeouts because home runs and strikeouts are the way to play these days, but it’s not a given that every pitcher is going to mow down hitters. That is relevant for today when it looks like there could be some value […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/15/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05pm eastern and covers 10 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/15/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks for DraftKings and other sports. If […]

Jesse Winker Injured Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (side) was removed from the game early on Sunday after grimacing after swinging and missing at a pair of pitches in the sixth inning. Winker signaled an injury to the left side of his body. While more details will emerge on Winker's status either later Sunday or Monday, this injury […]

Tanner Roark (SP, CIN) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of All Leagues ANALYSIS: Through his first 11 starts, Cincinnati Reds starter Tanner Roark seemed to be having a career resurgence, posting a 3.20 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 56 innings. But all was not shiny under the hood, as he was helped in large […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 15

And we're back in action after the All-Star Break. We've still got time to take a look at the two-start streaming options for this upcoming week. Taking a look back at the last two columns, Marco Gonzales was the best pick out of a lackluster Week 13 selection. Gonzales finished 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

With the news that Max Scherzer is heading to the injured list with back issues, many fantasy owners are left combing the waiver wire for a replacement. Obviously, nobody you can pick up for free is going to give you what Mad Max can, but there are plenty of respectable options out there, no matter […]

The Cut List (Week 16) - Time to Let Go?

Not a ton has changed since last week given the one combined real game from Monday through Thursday. Friday doesn't exactly give us enough new information, either: as if Josh Bell opening the second half 0-for-4 would make anyone panic. That said, there are still decisions to be made. Fewer, given the lack of new […]

Phillip Ervin Goes 6-for-6

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Phillip Ervin had a huge night in a 17-9 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Ervin went a perfect 6-for-6 at the plate, picking up a double, a triple, one run, three RBI, and a steal. The big game raises Ervin's average to .357 to go along with one homer, seven […]

Yasiel Puig Homers, Drives In Four In Win Over Rockies

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig had a monster night in a 17-9 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Puig went 4-for-6 with a double, a homer, three runs, and four RBI in the victory. The veteran outfielder has been red hot at the plate of late, hitting .389 with six homers over his past […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/14/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

This afternoon's action starts at 1:05pm eastern, with the main slate covering nine games. The all day slate includes all 15 games and starts at the same time. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/14/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/14/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball on DraftKings! Last night was a fun one, but we must move on and take on today's fun afternoon slate. DK has some huge tournaments on the table and have a $777 to win $100K promo tournament that will be a fun one. We have a full slate of games on […]

Alex Wood (SP/RP, CIN) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Alex Wood has had a rough road back to the mound after being sidelined with back issues, not having yet made his debut for the Cincinnati Reds after being the prized plunder of their off-season trade with the Dodgers. Though his recent rehab start […]

Sonny Gray Impressive At Coors Field

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was excellent in a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday. The veteran right-hander allowed just one run over seven innings while racking up nine strikeouts and walking three. It goes down as yet another impressive performance as Gray was able to tame the Rockies in notorious hitter-friendly Coors […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/13/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After a small break, let's get back into the baseball grind. It's Saturday and that means everyone is in action! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/13/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 13th, 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 7/13/19  Mike Minor vs Houston […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Saturday July 13th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 13th, 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/13/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday does not often see a predominantly evening slate, but the first Saturday post-All-Star break is different. The double-header in Baltimore means we have five games in the afternoon, before a big 11-game slate in the evening. Boston is the biggest favorite on the slate, but the way Sale has been pitching it is hard […]