DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/28/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got a big Saturday on deck for us at DraftKings, with five slates to choose from and tons of different contests to choose from. For this article, I'll be looking at players across all slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/28/18. The […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/28/18)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (April 28th). We published this column last year, and the feedback was great so here we are doing it again. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up […]
Luis Castillo Rocked By Twins On Friday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo continued his up-and-down season on Friday, allowing the Minnesota Twins to score five runs in just one inning of work. He gave up six hits and two walks without recording a strikeout. While he managed to escape his rough outing with a no-decision, Castillo's ERA ballooned to 7.85 on the […]
Jose Peraza Blasts Two Homers Friday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza had a huge game against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The young middle infielder went 4-for-6 with two homers, two RBI, and three runs scored to help power his team to a 15-9 win over the Minnesota Twins. Peraza's two-homer game comes as a relatively big surprise as he […]
Eugenio Suarez (3B, CIN) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of leagues ANALYSIS: Eugenio Suarez returned from the disabled list on Thursday, a mere 18 days after breaking his thumb. That's even more impressive than the numbers he put up before suffering the injury. Though it was only eight games, the Reds' third baseman hit .296/.424/.630 with two […]
David Hernandez Activated From DL
The Cincinnati Reds activated right-handed reliever David Hernandez (shoulder) from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. To make room on the 25-man roster, the Reds optioned Phil Gosselin to Triple-A Louisville. Hernandez opened the season on the DL with a shoulder issue and made three rehab appearances in Triple-A. The Reds could use Hernandez to […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for April 28
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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/27/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Happy friday, folks! We've got a bevy of good baseball games tonight with a Brewers-Cubs appetizer this afternoon to hold us over until the Main slate at 7:05. It's also Chris Tillman day! That fills me with excitement, because I love to stack against Mr. Tillman and see the runs pile up. As is custom […]
Joey Votto Homers In Third Straight Game
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto continued his recent hot streak, hitting a home run in his third straight game on Thursday. Votto finished the contest 1-for-4 with the homer, a three-run shot, as the Reds fell to the Atlanta Braves 7-4. Votto got off to a slow start this season but he's certainly turned […]
Eugenio Suarez Activated, In Lineup Thursday
The Cincinnati Reds activated third baseman Eugenio Suarez (thumb) from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday and have him batting fifth and playing third base. Suarez landed on the disabled list on April 9 after getting hit by a pitch on the hand, resulting in a fractured thumb. He made a fast recovery, as he was […]
Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 4)
Ronald Acuna. That's all you need to read. No, seriously. I could just end the column there because that's probably what everyone will be talking about for the next week at the very least. The 20-year-old finally made his highly-anticipated MLB debut on Wednesday night, but I'll get to more on that below. In addition […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 27
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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]
Reds Want To Make Sure Nick Senzel Is Fully Ready Before Promoting Him
When the Atlanta Braves promoted top prospect Ronald Acuna on Wednesday, it caused many onlookers to question when the Cincinnati Reds would promote third baseman Nick Senzel. According to general manager Dick Williams, the team wants to make sure Senzel is fully ready before they bring him up to the big leagues. Williams also stated that […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got three slates on DraftKings tonight, with an early slate starting at 12:35 pm eastern and the featured slate kicking off at 7 pm. This article will cover players on every slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/26/18. The lineup picks will […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/26/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a splits slate of games, but the majority of them are on the 7 PM main slate. There are some fantastic pitching options on the slate, so you will need to find some value plays out there to fit these aces in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 26
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. Even at this early juncture, there's value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest […]
Tyler Mahle Loses No-Hitter In Seventh, Strikes Out 11
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. The young right-hander was rolling along until the seventh, when the Braves finally got to him for three runs. In all, it was still an excellent outing for Mahle, who struck out 11 batters in his six […]
Joey Votto Connects For First Home Run Of 2018
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto connected for his first home run of the 2018 season on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Votto has gotten off to another slow start, batting .244 with one homer, four runs and eight RBI on the year. Of course, Votto did the same thing in 2017 and went on […]
Hot Prospects to Watch in Week 4: Noda, Lowther, Wong, Mercado
With most teams now approaching 20 games played, fantasy owners can now begin to get a better idea of which hot or cold starts in the minors might be real and which ones aren't. Many of the top prospects have showed exactly why they are considered so highly with great starts to the 2018 season. […]
Raisel Iglesias Blows First Save Of Season
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Raisel Iglesias blew his first save of the 2018 season on Tuesday as he coughed up the game-tying run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Iglesias wound up working two-third of an inning, allowing one run on two walks and a hit while striking out one. It was a rare poor […]
2018 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 4)
Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. This was a big week for prospect promotions. Sure, Franklin Barreto was […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For April 25
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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature, use this column on a […]
Kevin Quackenbush Designated For Assignment
The Cincinnati Reds have designated right-hander Kevin Quackenbush for assignment and activated right-hander Kevin Shackelford from the disabled list. Quackenbush won a spot in the team's bullpen out of spring training but didn't fare well in the regular season, posting an 11.00 ERA in 10 appearances with the Reds. Shackelford was sidelined with a forearm […]
Devin Mesoraco Scratched With Neck Stiffness
Cincinnati Reds backup catcher Devin Mesoraco has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup with neck stiffness. He was originally slated to play catcher and bat sixth. He will be replaced by normal starter Tucker Barnhart, who will take the same spot in the lineup. Mesoraco shouldn't be out long and can be considered day-to-day for now. […]
Eugenio Suarez To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Suarez has been sidelined with a fractured thumb just over two weeks after getting hit by a pitch on the hand. The rising star might need to get a few rehab games under his belt before he's ready […]
Jesse Winker Not In Monday's Lineup
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is not in the lineup on Monday as his team opens a series with the Atlanta Braves. The outfield alignment will be Scott Schebler in right, Adam Duvall in left, and Billy Hamilton in center. Schebler will bat leadoff, the spot which Winker usually occupies. With all four outfielders finally […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 24
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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]
Luis Castillo Allows Three Runs Sunday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in another so-so performance on Sunday, allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to score three runs in five innings of work. Castillo allowed seven hits and walked four while registering just three strikeouts. It has been a disappointing start to the season for Castillo, who exploded on the scene during […]
Week 4 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)
Corner Store is open! Primary shoppers: Eugenio Suarez owners, Greg Bird owners, Jake Lamb owners, Justin Turner owners, Josh Harrison owners, and Josh Donaldson. It is only week four and a couple of corner infield stars have already spent time on the DL and recently returned which will make your life less stressful. Hopefully your […]
Week 4 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
You know what it is--it's my updated starts/sits column for Week 4! 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 4, which […]