Five Undervalued NL Starting Pitcher Targets for 2016 Drafts

The National League is simply loaded with elite pitching. You could miss out on most of the top ranked guys and still find yourself with an abundance of options heading into the middle rounds. Still, it's important to know what you're looking for when those later rounds approach and there are holes to fill at […]

Early Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Third Round Breakdown

The lineup (in draft order): Jacob Bogardus, Brad Johnson, Alex Brock, Harris Yudin, Max Petrie, Josh Leonard, Ross Williamson, Andrew Miller (from The Fantasy Fix), Nick Mariano (myself), Tom Bellucco, Brian Dunshee (also from The Fantasy Fix), and Edward Suletan. Scroll to the bottom for an image of the draftboard. We put together a traditional 5x5 […]

Fantasy Fallout: Who Will Close After the Yankees' Trade for Aroldis Chapman

Just a few weeks after the Cuban flamethrower was set to head out to Hollywood. Instead, Chapman is heading to Broadway. The Yankees traded for Chapman on Monday, giving themselves a belated Christmas gift and bolstering a bullpen that already featured Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller. The Bombers sent Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo, […]

Analyzing the Todd Frazier Deal

It was first reported early Wednesday morning by Jeff Passan that the Dodgers and White Sox were planning on making a major trade. Much speculation was made over Twitter as to whether the headline piece going from LA to Chicago was Joc Pederson or Yasiel Puig. Seemingly minutes after it was announced that a trade […]

2016 Top Five First Basemen Keeper Values

Now that we're past catcher, it is time to have some fun. In this article I rank the Top Five Keeper Values among First Basemen. These rankings are derived from my 15 step formula. The Keeper Valuation Formula uses the players’ age, draft round, number of teams in the league, current stats, projected stats, games […]

Frazier Could Be Traded To Indians, White Sox, Royals Or Dodgers

The Indians, White Sox, Royals, and Dodgers are all interested in a possible trade for Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier, according to USA Today. It seems very likely that Frazier will likely be gone before the 2016 season begins. The two-time All-Star third baseman is quietly becoming one of the biggest trade pieces this […]

2016 Catcher Keeper Values: The Other Guys

We talked about the top keeper catchers earlier in the week. Now here are some of the most recognizable non-keepers. To see an explanation for my Keeper Valuation Formula, and the 2016 Top Five Catcher Keeper Values, click HERE!   2016 Catcher Keeper Values and Analysis Outside the Top Five Buster Posey SF, 28 - (Second […]

Reds Still Trying To Move Chapman

Even with the Los Angeles Dodgers trade apparently off the table, the Cincinnati Reds are still trying to move Aroldis Chapman. The closer was on his way to Hollywood until the deal was pulled off the table because news came out about a domestic dispute he had with his girlfriend. Chapman allegedly choked her and […]

Frazier Could Be Going To Cleveland

Todd Frazier may very well not be with the Cincinnati Reds by the end of the Winter Meetings, according to USA Today. All of the bigger names in Cincy have been rumored to be traded away at some point this off-season. The All-Star third baseman’s name has come up multiple times. The Cleveland Indians might […]

Who Ya Got: DeSclafani or Iglesias?

Back in 2010, the Phillies swept the Reds in the National League Division Series. As a fan of the former, I remember noting similarities between that Cincinnati team and the Phillies of 2007. Both teams ended 14-year playoff droughts on the strength of powerful lineups and found themselves bounced without a win. Each also owed […]

Orioles Discussing Trade For Jay Bruce

The Baltimore Orioles have talked to the Cincinnati Reds about acquiring Jay Bruce, according to Fox Sports. This is only preliminary talks between both teams although it shows that the Reds could be on their way of parting ways with the outfielder. Cincy is going through a rebuilding process and Bruce, Aroldis Chapman, Brandon Phillips […]

Reds and D-Backs Discussing Trade Involving Phillips For Hill

The Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks have discussed a trade involving Brandon Phillips and Aaron Hill, according to Fox Sports. Phillips has to sign off on any trade, which will make it difficult to move the second baseman. The 34-year-old is owed $27 million through 2017, which means the Reds would likely have to eat […]

Reds May Move Chapman, Phillips, Frazier And Bruce

The Cincinnati Reds are looking to move both Aroldis Chapman, Brandon Phillips, Todd Frazier and Jay Bruce before the start of the 2016 season, according to BaseballEssential.com. The shutdown closer and second baseman are more likely to go than the others but there's a chance that all four players are gone before Spring Training. The […]

Future Tense: Arizona Fall League Surprises (November 7th Edition)

We’ve looked at some successes and some not-so-successful (we want to be positive here, so no negative thoughts coming from Future Tense today…) over the last two installments. This time around, we are going to look at some truly surprising performances, starting with a Brewer shortstop that has gone from mediocrity in the PCL to superstar […]

10 Bold MLB Predictions: End of Season Review

Now that we’ve reached the end of another fantasy season, it’s time to look back on my bold predictions from March and see how they panned out.   The Bold Predictions Joey Votto is a top five first baseman. Success! Votto bounced back in a big way from an injury-marred 2014, riding a huge second […]

Frazier (Heel) Starting, Hitting 4th: Votto Sitting

Todd Frazier is in the lineup Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs after exiting Tuesday’s game with a heel injury. It was originally believed that the Cincinnati Reds third baseman was going to be done for the last five games of the season, but when the Reds said it was a “slight” strain of his […]

Deep League Waiver Wire: The Final Days

It is the end of days for the 2015 fantasy baseball season and hopefully for many of you, it will be a happy ending. If you are a fantasy baseball manager in a deep or very deep league who needs some last second streaming suggestions, today we will be discussing four batters and a starting […]

Frazier Leaves Game With 'Slight' Strain Of Achilles

Todd Frazier left Tuesday's game with a “slight” strain of his right Achilles tendon. This isn’t the best of news for the Cincinnati Reds but they are hopeful that it isn’t too bad. Either way, the Reds will most likely rest their All-Star third baseman for the rest of the season. Frazier left game with […]

Scherzer Almost Throws 2nd No-Hitter Of The Season

Max Scherzer almost tossed another no-hitter on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds but settled for one run over innings pitched in a 5-1 victory. The first hit came in the eighth inning when Tucker Barnhart lined a single to left field, which ruined the possibility of a second no-hitter of the season for Scherzer. The […]

Week 26 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Welcome to the final week of this column, as we approach the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. Thank you all for RotoBalling with us all season long, and I hope that this column (along with the rest of our MLB content) has helped you win some leagues. Now let's get […]

Billy Hamilton (Shoulder) To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Billy Hamilton’s 2015 season is officially over. The outfielder will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the capsule in his right shoulder. There is no structural damage, which means that Hamilton could be ready in time for Spring Training. The Cincinnati Reds centerfielder injured the shoulder a month ago but was able to come back […]

Week 25 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 25, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. For those who aren't aware, our in-house […]

Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Sanchez, Finnegan)

Welcome to another edition of the prospect call-up watch. Unsurprisingly, it has been a slow week in prospect movement. However, two players were recalled who could make a big difference for fantasy baseball managers in the coming weeks of the playoffs. Editor’s Note: to read about even more MLB prospects, rookies and potential call-ups, be sure to check […]

Week 24 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. My apologies for not being able to post the Week 23 start/sit column last week, things were extra hectic with Memorial Day. I hope everyone had a great one, and here we are back in action. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 24, including our recommendation on whether to […]

Anthony DeSclafani (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Reds aren't mathematically eliminated from the NL playoffs quite yet, and that has not stopped the Reds from becoming a scrappy team. Their pitching staff has been the biggest reason for that with Anthony DeSclafani leading the charge. His 7 K/9 is right on course […]

Reds Activate Billy Hamilton (Shoulder) From DL

The Cincinnati Reds activated Billy Hamilton from the 15-day DL on Tuesday, according to the Reds Twitter account. The Reds outfielder has been out of action since Aug. 19, when he injured his shoulder. Cincinnati is officially eliminated from postseason contention though Hamilton will likely see most of the action as the season comes to […]

Top MLB Prospects to Pickup off the Waiver Wire Right Now

We're changing things up a bit for our September prospect series. Instead of ranking the top 30, we'll be doing two top ten lists. The first will still look at players in the minors, while this piece will look at the top 10 prospects currently in the MLB who should be scouted / picked up […]

MLB Prospect Rankings for Fantasy: Top 10 to Monitor in September

Welcome to the new format of the MLB Ready Prospects Power Rankings list. It's late in the season, so I'll be ranking prospects who are most worthy of picking up off the waiver wire for the September stretch. As you guessed it, this will be a bit more like a waiver wire article. A prospect will not […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 23

While most fantasy owners are seeking out fantasy football advice take heed to your playoff bound fantasy baseball team to look for answers to bolster your team for the stretch run. It doesn't hurt to look around for players that are now performing at levels more accustomed to their normal levels or just an extra […]

Deep / Very Deep Waiver Wire Adds: Last Week Before Playoffs

Hello and welcome to the big and scary LAST WEEK BEFORE THE PLAYOFFS edition of the Deep/Very Deep league waiver wire adds list for fantasy baseball. It is time to get creative in a last ditch effort to see a meaningful postseason, and these six players (five batters, one SP) will give you a great […]