Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/19/19)

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 19th 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 12 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, June 17 (unless otherwise noted). Today's analysis mostly revolves around xSLG-SLG differential during hot and cold streaks. Your weekly reminders: EVAB (pronounced ee-vab or ev-ab) is simply exit velocity on "air balls" - meaning fly balls and line drives, […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 12

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Derek Dietrich Hits 18th Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Derek Dietrich went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Dietrich took Houston ace Justin Verlander deep in the first inning, giving him 18 homers on the season. The veteran infielder has been a pleasant surprise for the Reds, having […]

Scooter Gennett Starts Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) started his minor league rehab assignment on Monday. He's scheduled to play five days with Single-A Daytona and then move to Triple-A Louisville. Manager David Bell said that Gennett will be back in the starting lineup as soon as he's able. Cincinnati may ease him back in right […]

Raisel Iglesias Removed During Ninth Inning

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias was pulled early from a save chance on Monday. He got two outs in the eighth and the first out in the ninth inning before giving way to Michael Lorenzen, who wound up earning the save in the eventual 3-2 win over the Houston Astros. Iglesias did not allow a […]

Luis Castillo Beats Astros On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo picked up his seventh win in beating the Houston Astros 3-2 on Monday. Castillo allowed just two runs over six innings while striking out seven. The only blemish on his otherwise excellent performance was a season-high six walks issued by the young right-hander. Castillo now has a 7-1 record, 2.26 […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Tuesday June 18th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 18th, 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 […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (6/18/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 18th edition of Rotoballer's MLB Betting Picks. I will be serving up some of my top options on today's 15 game slate. In this article, we will dive into the numbers and pick out my top recommended betting picks for today's slate. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/18/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 18th 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 […]

Nick Senzel Returns to the Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (eye) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Houston Astros. Senzel took a foul tip to his left eye during Saturday's game. He missed Sunday's contest, but will bat leadoff and play center field against lefty Wade Miley on Monday. Senzel has been reliable with the […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 6/17/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

We are far enough into the Major League Baseball season that some of the top performers shouldn’t come as a surprise but they still present value opportunities in some cases when making prop picks on Monkey Knife Fight. For example, Dodgers right fielder Cody Bellinger has been a terror, hitting .355 with a 1.153 OPS, […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Monday June 17th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 17th, 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 […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/17/19)

Welcome to the Monday, June 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 […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 12

Welcome back to the strikeout rate risers and fallers series for Week 12! Each week we will take a look at two K% risers and two fallers, analyze what is behind those changes, and then decide if they are actionable. A pitcher can best control their fate by generating swings and misses, so this exercise […]

Sonny Gray Strikes Out Eight In Third Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was solid in an 11-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Gray allowed three runs in five innings while racking up eight strikeouts and walking just one. The veteran right-hander picked up the win, improving his record to 3-5 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 79 strikeouts in […]

Jesse Winker Has Four-Hit Game With Five RBI

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker delivered a monster game from the leadoff spot on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a home run and five RBI. This was only the third time Winker had led off in the past two months as he's mostly been hitting in the middle of the lineup while Nick Senzel has led […]

Nick Senzel is Out on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (eye) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He left Saturday's game after a foul ball bounced off the dirt and hit him in the left eye. Luckily, the injury sounds like a day-to-day issue, so he won't be sidelined for long. Jesse Winker […]

Jose Iglesias Could Miss A Few Games

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Iglesias (personal) has been placed on the paternity leave list, so he won't be in Sunday's lineup against the Texas Rangers. Iglesias could miss up to three games, so fantasy owners should be aware of that. Jose Peraza will play shortstop and bat seventh versus righty Ariel Jurado on Sunday. Peraza […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 12

So we're two and a half months into the season, and a lot of pictures are becoming more clear. Some players have been lost to injury time, plenty are underperforming, and there are of course new faces rising. No matter the situation, it could be time for a roster refresh--but not just the hum-drum obvious […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

Hard as it may be to believe, we're nearly halfway through the 2019 regular season. At this time of year, the waiver wire is arguably at its thinnest. Most teams are still angling to win and actively participating, and between injuries and finally cutting the cord on early-season disappointments, it can be difficult to find […]

Yasiel Puig Hits 12th Homer On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Puig went deep off of Texas starter Mike Minor in the fourth inning, giving him 12 homers on the season. The veteran outfielder is starting to heat up at the plate, hitting .321 over […]

Nick Senzel Fouls A Ball Off Of His Eye

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel left Saturday's game early after he fouled a pitch off of his left eye. The ball was fouled into the dirt before it kicked up off of his foot and hit him just above the eye. Senzel had swelling and wound up needing a few stitches after leaving the game. […]

The Cut List (Week 12) - Time to Let Go?

June is more than half over, meaning the season is nearly half over. And, as usual, some players' tenures on your fantasy team should be all over. One thing we're adding this week is a brief overview of the forcefulness of each cut suggestion. A "strong" endorsement means the player can be cut in pretty […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday June 16th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for June 16th, 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 […]

Phillip Ervin Recalled, Hitting Fifth Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Phillip Ervin has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville and will bat fifth Saturday against the Rangers. This will be Ervin's first major league start since May 22. In 40 Triple-A games this year, Ervin has an OPS of .866 with six home runs and six stolen bases. For his big league career, […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/15/19)

Welcome to the Saturday, June 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 […]

Nick Senzel Hits Homer In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Friday. Senzel's blast came in the eighth inning off Drew Smyly, giving the Reds their only run of the ballgame. The rookie outfielder is now hitting .272 with six home runs, 24 runs, 16 RBI, […]

Alex Wood To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) will work his third bullpen session on Saturday and then face hitters in live batting practice next Tuesday. Wood was acquired from the Dodgers in the offseason in the trade that also involved Yasiel Puig, but he hasn't pitched in a game since Feb. 25 during spring training […]

Scooter Gennett Playing In Sim Games Friday And Saturday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) is scheduled to play in simulated games on Friday and Saturday in Arizona. He's been out with a severe right groin strain since March 22 and has been facing pitchers in batting practice since Wednesday. A rehab assignment would be the next logical step. If everything goes as […]