Anthony DeSclafani Picks Up Third Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani turned in a solid start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. DeSclafani held the Cubs to two runs in 6 1/3 innings of work, striking out three and walking four. The right-hander allowed just three hits, although two of those hits were solo homers. DeSclafani has been solid since being […]

Scott Schebler In Lineup, Jesse Winker Out Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler will bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Cubs following his activation from the bereavement list. With four active outfielders once again, Cincinnati will not be starting Jesse Winker. While both have been useful in fantasy this season, Schebler has a higher average (.281 vs .260) and better power (.473 […]

Scott Schebler Activated From Bereavement List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Scott Schebler from the bereavement list on Sunday and optioned utility man Phil Ervin to Triple-A Louisville. Schebler was placed on the bereavement list on Thursday, missing the Reds' past three games. The veteran outfielder had been hot at the plate prior, hitting .314 with four homers, 15 runs, and […]

The Cut List (Week 13): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 13 of the Cut List. This week I take a look at Luke Weaver, Dallas Kuechel, Gregory Polanco, and Kyle Seager.  All 4 of these guys were drafted in the mid rounds and expected to have productive seasons, and they've all struggled to post even shallow team value as we approach the […]

Joey Votto Blasts Three-Run Homer Saturday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with two runs and a three-run homer on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Votto is now slashing .299/.427/.459 with eight homers, 41 runs, 40 RBI, and one steal on the year. While the veteran continues to get on base at a high rate, his power stroke has […]

Nick Senzel Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

The Cincinnati Reds organization was dealt a blow on Saturday when they found that they have lost top prospect Nick Senzel (finger) for the remainder of the season. Senzel tore a tendon in his right index finger on Friday while playing for the Triple-A Louisville Bats. Senzel played 44 games with Louisville in 2018, posting […]

Jose Peraza Out Of Lineup Saturday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza will get a day of rest on Saturday as his team gets set to take on the Chicago Cubs. Peraza will be replaced at shortstop by Alex Blandino, who will bat leadoff. Peraza is hitting .268 with 13 stolen bases this season. Expect him to be back in the lineup […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns 12th Save Of Season Friday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 12th save of the season Friday in a 6-3 game against the Cubs. Iglesias pitched a clean ninth inning to end the game, allowing no runs, hits, or walks with a strikeout. The 28-year-old has a 2.30 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP in 31 1/3 innings pitched. […]

Luis Castillo Earns Fifth Win Of Season Friday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo turned in a decent performance in Friday's 6-3 win over the Cubs. Castillo allowed three runs on four hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old has had a disappointing sophomore season and now has a 5-8 record with […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games which is normal for a Saturday and gives us 10 games in the early slate which starts at 2 pm and a four-game night slate. Solid options across the board, so I'll try to hit on a few from each slate. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got 15 games today and four different slates on DraftKings, with the featured slate starting at 7:15pm eastern. There's also an all-day slate starting at 2:10 that covers all 30 teams. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/23/18. The lineup picks will range […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 24

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 16th Homer Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in his team's 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Suarez connected for his two-run shot in the fifth inning off of Chicago starter Jose Quintana for his 16th homer of the season. Suarez is putting together an All-Star season at the […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Watch List

Now that summer is officially here, it’s the perfect time to take a hard look in the mirror. Are you a contender or a pretender? Are you close enough to be a buyer? Should you sell off assets and acquire young talent or draft picks in your dynasty league? It’s still a little early to […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 13

You can pore over stats for days, analyzing leaderboards and recent trends, but there is no substitute for watching the game itself. While you can't quantify spin rate or exit velocity with the naked eye, you get a true sense of how a player performs in key situations and the eyeball test sometimes proves truer […]

Nick Senzel Leaves Early With Finger Injury

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel left Friday night's game for Triple-A Louisville after injuring his right index finger. According to reports, the team will examine him again on Saturday. Senzel apparently hurt his finger while in the field during the first inning, although the exact cause of the injury is unknown at this time. […]

Scooter Gennett Out Of Friday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the team's lineup on Friday for their game against the Chicago Cubs. Alex Blandino will play second base and bat second in place of Gennett. This appears to be a regular day of rest for Gennett, who is batting .335 with 13 homers and 50 RBI […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

With the OAK/CWS game postponed on Thursday, a doubleheader was scheduled for Friday. DraftKings removed the second OAK/CWS matchup from the slate, giving us a 14-game docket for Friday. As for the Vegas lines, four games have over/unders of at least nine total runs. The MIA/COL matchup leads the way with an over/under of 11.5 […]

Billy Hamilton Swipes 14th Base Thursday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton went 1-for-2 with a single, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. The steal was Hamilton's third in his last four games. His slow stolen base rate has picked up slightly and he is now on pace to steal 32 bases this season. […]

Jesse Winker Crushes Go-Ahead Grand Slam Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 1-for-2 with a grand slam and a walk in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. Winker crushed a sixth-inning Randy Rosario fastball into the left center field seats, plating what would be the winning runs. The 24-year-old now has a .256/.367/.365 slash line with four home runs and 23 […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 23

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Two-Start Pitchers: What Are They Really Worth?

The idea of the “two-start pitcher” makes an appearance on most fantasy baseball podcasts, articles, sites, and newsletters as players are ranked and recommended to owners and teams.  Selecting pitchers based on match-ups, park factors, and opponents over the scoring week is a regular debate as owners plan their rosters. At the same time, other […]

Jared Hughes Gets The Save Thursday

Cincinnati Reds reliever Jared Hughes picked up a four-out save against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Hughes worked out of a jam in the eighth inning and wound up closing out a 6-2 win for the Reds. Raisel Iglesias' fantasy owners have no reason to be concerned, as it was a four-run game by the […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire RP Pickups for Holds

Greetings Rotoballers! Your regular host Ryan Nakada is taking a week off and handpicked yours truly to give you the best names to know in relief. Apparently, my work in the Outfield and Middle Infield are getting noticed. You’re welcome Rotoballers, you’re welcome. Holds are notoriously tough to predict, especially since scorers are particularly picky […]

Matt Harvey Earns Second Win Of Season Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey pitched well in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. Harvey went six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts. While his performance was reminiscent of the Dark Knight of old, the fact remains that he has struggled mightily this season. Harvey is now […]

Scott Schebler Placed On Bereavement List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler was placed on the bereavement list on Thursday following the passing of a family member. It was one of a flurry of roster moves the Reds made on the day. Along with Schebler, the Reds recalled outfielder Phillip Ervin from Triple-A Louisville, optioned left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta down to Triple-A, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/21/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of games, with two in the early window and seven on the night slate. There are some solid options regardless of what slate you are trying to play, so I'll try and hit on a few players from each slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/21/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Today's games are broken into five different slates on DraftKings. There's an all-day slate featuring all 10 games, and the featured slate starts at 7pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/21/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

Scooter Gennett Blasts 13th Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in his team's 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The homer gives Gennett 13 on the season, to go along with a National League-leading .336 batting average. He has also added 50 RBI, 37 runs, and one steal. Gennett turned in […]

Power Risers/Fallers for Week 12: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Week 12 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 steamrolls through June, the window of opportunity to snag a surging slugger or to deal a down-and-out disappointment grows shorter with every […]