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Kevin Pillar (OF, TOR) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Whether to pick up Kevin Pillar will be a popular question after his three steals in a single game this past Saturday. With Billy Hamilton looking so bad so far and Delino Deshields getting hurt, there will be owners scrambling for another source […]
Week 1 Waiver Wire - Outfielders (OF)
It’s the start of April, and baseball is in the air. The world just feels better when Opening Day comes along, and even more so because all of our fantasy teams have a shot at the title. Each new year brings its own collection of surprises from players no one had on their radar taking […]
Raisel Iglesias Nails Down First Save
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias locked down his first save of the season on Monday, preserving a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Iglesias notched a four-out save, walking one and striking out two without allowing a hit. It was a nice bounce back after he allowed the Nationals to score a run in a […]
Tyler Mahle Stifles Cubs On Monday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched a gem against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The 23-year-old held Chicago scoreless over six innings, allowing just one hit and striking out seven. It was a fantastic performance for the youngster that came against a loaded Cubs lineup that can be dangerous for opposing pitchers to try to […]
Brandon Finnegan Will Throw Simulated Game Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Wednesday. Finnegan landed on the 10-day disabled list after straining his left biceps during a spring training game. Finnegan was in Cincinnati on Monday and was able to play catch in the outfield before the game. The left-hander could rejoin the team's […]
Scott Schebler Scratched, Jose Peraza Out On Monday
The Cincinnati Reds have scratched outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) ahead of their Monday game against the Chicago Cubs. Schebler was originally set to bat sixth and play right field. Adam Duvall will now bat sixth and play left field with Jesse Winker moving over to left. Schebler is said to be dealing with a sore right […]
The Cut List (Week 1) - Time to Let Go?
I want to make this clear: you should be hesitant to cut any players you drafted at this point. I’m writing this on March 31st. You won’t see a ton of players on this list because it’s so damn early. The players on this list are guys you should strongly consider dropping soon. If you […]
Week 1 Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers
Welcome back everyone, to my updated starts/sits column for Week 1! 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 1, which will […]
Sal Romano Notches Quality Start
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sal Romano picked up a quality start in his season debut Sunday. He held the Washington Nationals to three runs over six innings while striking out two and walking four. The Reds went on to lose 6-5 but that doesn't diminish the fact Romano held a potent Nats lineup to just three […]
Billy Hamilton Returns To Leadoff Spot Sunday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton returned to the leadoff spot on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. He went 1-for-5 with a double, a run, and an RBI. The speedy outfielder had hit ninth in the season opener and did not play in the second game on Saturday. The Reds faced southpaw Gio Gonzalez on Sunday, […]
Raisel Iglesias Back From Paternity List
The Cincinnati Reds activated closer Raisel Iglesias from the paternity list. Iglesias missed the first two games of the season following the birth of his child. Neither game featured a save situation, so Iglesias didn't miss out on any chances to close out a game. His return will push relievers Kevin Quackenbush and Wandy Peralta […]
Yovani Gallardo Signs With Reds
The Cincinnati Reds and free-agent pitcher Yovani Gallardo agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday. Gallardo was released by the Milwaukee Brewers at the end of spring training and will work out of the bullpen for Cincinnati. Gallardo, now 32, was once a top-of-the-rotation pitcher but he has struggled over the past few seasons. Manager […]
Digging Deeper - Week 1 Waiver Wire Targets
We are here, fantasy baseball enthusiasts! As things get underway, this is a great time to overreact and propose Matt Davidson for Felipe Rivero and Brad Hand because closers are fickle beasts. Don't forget to cut Trea Turner because Dave Martinez likes his speed in the 6-hole. I kid, I kid. Welcome to Digging Deeper. […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/1/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Happy Easter, RotoBallers and welcome to the first Sunday DFS slate of 2018. I am JB, and I will be your guide today. If you look out your window you will see a 12 game day, broken up on FanDuel into a Main (seven games) and an All Day slate. We are lacking a bonafide […]
Eugenio Suarez Blasts Two-Run Homer
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big day at the plate in his team's 13-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Suarez went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, his first dinger of the season. Suarez signed a big contract extension with the Reds during the spring and has batted second in the […]
Adam Duvall Plates Three Saturday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall had a big game in a losing effort against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Duvall went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI but his team fell 13-7 to the Stephen Strasburg-led Nats. Duvall made his first start of the season after finding himself on the bench on Friday on […]
Luis Castillo Roughed Up In Season Debut
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo had a rough time against the Washington Nationals in his season debut on Saturday. The 25-year-old fireballer allowed six runs in five innings of work while striking out six. He was hit hard, allowing two homers and six total hits. Castillo is widely expected to be the Reds' best pitcher […]
Angels Add Ben Revere on Minor League Deal
The Los Angeles Angels have added outfielder Ben Revere on a minor league deal. Revere spent 2017 with the Angels, stealing 21 bases and hitting .275 in a part time role. He is not likely to see the field much this season however, with Chris Young locked in as the fourth outfielder. If injuries strike […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (3/31/18)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (March 31st). 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 […]
Scooter Gennett Picks Up Four Hits In Opener
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett had a big day at the plate against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day, going 4-for-4 with a double. While it wasn't quite a four-homer game such as he posted in the 2017 season, Gennett did the majority of his damage against Nationals ace and reigning Cy Young winner […]
Homer Bailey Sharp In Opener
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey was sharp in his team's home opener start on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Bailey pitched six innings of one-run ball, allowing just four hits and striking out three. He wound up the tough-luck loser as the Nationals went on to beat the Reds 2-0. Despite picking up the loss, […]
Jesse Winker Leading Off Opener, Adam Duvall On Bench
The Cincinnati Reds have outfielder Jesse Winker leading off on Opening Day. Veteran Adam Duvall finds himself on the bench while 2017 leadoff man Billy Hamilton will bat ninth. Winker will draw a tough matchup as he will be the first Red to take his cuts against 2017 National League Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (3/30/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Opening Day part two, anyone? I know it happened yesterday, but the Reds and Nationals are gung-ho on the name, seeing as they got rained out yesterday. Every team is in action today and that's a beautiful thing. Hopefully the weather holds up around the country, as March games prove to be a little trickier […]
Cody Reed Will Serve As Fifth Starter
The Cincinnati Reds will use left-hander Cody Reed as their fifth starter for the time being. Reed was originally assigned to Triple-A but will return to the majors to help solidify the team's starting rotation. Cincinnati originally planned to go without a fifth starter but will need one due to the rainout on Opening Day. […]
Raisel Iglesias Placed On Paternity List
The Cincinnati Reds have placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the paternity list. This will put him out of action for three days as the Reds gear up to start the season against the Washington Nationals on Friday. With Iglesias out of action for the weekend, look for either Wandy Peralta or Kevin Quackenbush to close […]
Reds Reshuffle Starting Rotation After Postponed Game
The Cincinnati Reds will reshuffle their starting rotation after their Thursday Opening Day game was postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. Homer Bailey will still pitch in the opener on Friday and will be followed by Luis Castillo, Sal Romano and Tyler Mahle. The fifth spot, needed for this coming Tuesday, is still to be announced, […]
Champ or Chump - Luis Castillo and Miguel Sano
Most fantasy owners have already drafted their squads by this point in March, but there are a handful of leagues that wait until after the season has started to populate their rosters. It seems bizarre, but we're not judging. This column will continue with its current format (citing ADP data) until a few weeks into […]
Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Preseason)
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 might be one of the most star studded prospect lists to […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (3/29/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Baseball is back! Yes, Opening Day is upon us, and we have every team in action to get the to get the season started. There is a three game early slate, and a 12 game main slate, which starts a 3:05pm est. I will be referring to stats and notes from last season, since we […]
Vance Worley Reassigned To Minor League Camp
The Cincinnati Reds reassigned right-hander Vance Worley to minor league camp on Wednesday. Worley was in camp as a non-roster invitee for the Reds and turned in a 6.17 ERA in 11 2/3 innings this spring. The 30-year-old was once thought to have a bright future but really struggled in 24 appearances with the Miami […]
