DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups
As always, we have two slates on this Wednesday. There is a small early slate, but this article will focus around the larger, later slate. There are plenty of great options to be considered tonight, as well. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/29/18. […]
Scott Schebler To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola on Monday, and his goal is to return from the disabled list on Thursday. Schebler should return to everyday playing time with Adam Duvall now with the Braves. The left-handed slugger had 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 266 at-bats, […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/19/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
This set of games is broken down into two slates, with 10 games coming on the early, or main, slate. That is the slate we're going to be breaking down throughout this article. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/19/18. The lineup picks will […]
Jose Peraza Takes Bumgarner Deep Saturday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 2-for-4 with a double and a homer in his team's 7-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. In somewhat of a surprise, the light-hitting Peraza took Giants ace Madison Bumgarner deep for a solo shot in the fourth inning. Peraza continues to piece together an excellent season […]
Scooter Gennett Scores Three Times Saturday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs in his team's 7-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. It was an impressive performance overall by the Reds offense, which scored six runs off of Giants ace Madison Bumgarner in the contest. After slumping for much of the […]
Billy Hamilton Will Lead Off on Saturday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton will lead off for the second straight game and play center field versus lefty Madison Bumgarner. Hamilton has collected at least one hit or more in each of his last nine games. He's been heating up with the bat in the second half, but Hamilton is not a recommended DFS […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got five different slates on this busy Saturday, with the featured slate starting at 7:05 pm and covering 11 games. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/18/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value […]
Scooter Gennett Picks Up Three Hits Friday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 3-for-5 in his team's 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The three-hit game raises Gennett's batting average to .309 on the season, to go along with 18 homers, 69 runs, 70 RBI, and three steals. Gennett has slowed down over the past 30 days, hitting […]
Billy Hamilton Will Lead Off on Friday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton will lead off and play center field versus righty Casey Kelly on Friday. Hamilton normally bats ninth for the Reds, but will move up to first for at least one game. Hamilton has been much better with the bat since the second half, so fantasy owners that dropped him may […]
Anthony Desclafani (SP, CIN) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: After missing all of the 2017 season due to injury, Anthony DeSclafani was a forgotten man in fantasy drafts this spring. Granted, it didn't help matters that he suffered an oblique strain in spring training, snuffing out any ideas some owners might have […]
Scott Schebler Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment on Sunday if everything continues to go well with his shoulder, according to manager Jim Riggleman. Schebler has been sidelined since July 14 but is nearing a return. With Adam Duvall now in Atlanta, Schebler start regularly when he returns to Cincinnati. He has […]
Joey Votto Placed On DL
The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto (leg) on the 10-day disabled list on Friday with a lower leg contusion. In a corresponding move, outfielder Aristides Aquino has been called up from Double-A Pensacola. Votto was hit by a pitch on Aug. 4 and had been bothered by it since. His power has been […]
Fantasy Reflections: Dumb Draft Decisions
2018 is shaping up to be my worst fantasy baseball performance of the decade. I’m on track to win my home league, but I’m doomed to finish in the bottom half of the standings in most of my entries this season. There are plenty of reasons why obstacles with which we’re all familiar. It’s frustrating, […]
Jose Peraza Notches Three Doubles Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 3-for-5 with three doubles and a run scored in his team's 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Peraza continues to put together a breakout season, batting .286 with a .723 OPS, six homers, 25 doubles, 63 runs, 39 RBI, and 18 stolen bases. While he doesn't hit […]
Power Risers/Fallers for Week 20: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Week 20 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. As the season has blown by into August and the MLB trade deadline has passed, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or […]
Week 20 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 20! Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back again this year with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. This is our fifth year now writing this weekly column, helping fantasy baseball managers pick the best pitchers weekly. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 20, and […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/18): MLB DFS Lineups
Boy, do we have an interesting 10 game slate under the lights this evening. Pitching looks like it could be tough sledding, as there aren't many reliable arms, but stacking offenses should be a fun exercise with a lot of potentially lucrative directions to go in. There is a four game Early Only slate, but […]
Second-Half Successes - Hot Performances to Buy
As we enter the final seven weeks of the season, we will look at our rosters to see which players are performing at their best. With a look at the data since the All-Star break, there are several names to target. We will look to roster the players that best fit our plans and categorical […]
Week 20 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers
Who's ready to take advantage of leagues whose owners are slipping on baseball in lieu of prepping for the fantasy football season? I know I am! Don't be that owner who puts in a considerable amount of work between March and July, only to let your season slip away due to the buzz of football. […]
Sal Romano Gets Obliterated Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano lasted just 1 2/3 innings in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Indians. Romano surrendered six runs on seven hits with two walks and one strikeout. The 24-year-old has had some bright spots this season but is now 7-10 with a 5.31 ERA in 123 2/3 IP. Things will not […]
Billy Hamilton is Back in the Lineup Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Hamilton sat out of Monday's contest, but will bat ninth and play center field against righty Corey Kluber on Tuesday. Hamilton does have at least one hit in each of his last six contests. However, he's not […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]
NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 20
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 […]
Scooter Gennett Launches Solo Homer
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in his team's 10-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday. The All-Star second baseman has cooled since the All-Star break and that goes down as his first homer since July 29. While he hasn't been as dominant in the second half, overall […]
Joey Votto Leaves With Apparent Injury Monday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto left Monday night's game against the Cleveland Indians in the sixth inning with what appears to be an injury. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer's Bobby Nightengale, Votto had appeared to be limping earlier in the game. The star first baseman went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk before […]
Billy Hamilton Sitting Out on Monday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Mason Williams will draw the start in center field and bat sixth against righty Mike Clevinger. The Reds are short on outfield options, but Williams has been making the most out of his opportunity. However, Clevinger […]
Keury Mella Optioned, Cody Reed Recalled
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Keury Mella has been optioned to Triple A on Monday. He threw 47 pitches, while allowing four hits and five runs on Sunday versus the Diamondbacks. Reliever Cody Reed has been recalled to take Mella's spot on the active roster. He'll likely operate in middle relief, so this won't mean much […]
Eugenio Suarez Picks Up Two Hits Sunday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 with one run scored in his team's 9-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Suarez continues to put together an excellent season, batting .303 with a .954 OPS, 26 homers, 63 runs, 88 RBI, and one steal. The young third baseman continues to be one of […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/12/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a solid 10 game Sunday slate. The "Main Slate" is essentially the "early slate," as there are no later games on the slate. Still, there are plenty of options to make lineups today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/12/18. The lineup […]
The Cut List (Week 20): Time to Let Go?
Welcome to Week 20 of the Cut List. This week I’m taking a look at Starlin Castro, Jon Lester, Jed Lowrie, and Eric Thames. I explain why each player should be dropped in most standard shallow leagues. Last week’s cut candidates (Cesar Hernandez, Matt Kemp, Asdrubal Cabrera, Tim Anderson) went a combined 16-for-66 with seven […]