Elly De La Cruz Homers Twice Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/shortstop Elly De La Cruz had a huge game at the plate in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians. The 21-year-old rookie went 3-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, a two-run HR, four RBI, and a strikeout. De La Cruz had a ton of fantasy hype surrounding him when he […]

Matt McLain Out For Rest Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) aggravated his oblique injury (a Grade 2 strain) during his minor-league rehab assignment over the weekend and will now miss the rest of the regular season. Even if the Reds somehow capture the final wild-card spot in the National League, which is highly unlikely at this point, McLain […]

Jake Fraley Taking A Seat Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night versus the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Lucas Giolito. It's fairly rare to see the lefty-swinging Fraley sitting against a right-handed pitcher considering the damage he has done off of opposite-handed pitching this season. While he has logged just 41 unproductive plate appearances […]

Joe Boyle: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

We're down to the final week of the 2023 fantasy baseball season, and anything could happen. A great player could have a miserable week and cost you a fantasy title. An awful player could hit five homers and win you a title. Who knows? Analyzing a player's track record is the best we can do […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 27

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 27 – Monday, September 25 through Sunday, October 1. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and […]

Kevin Newman Activated And DFA'd

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated infielder Kevin Newman (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and then designated him for assignment. Newman missed over a month with an oblique injury and will now not be with the Reds as they look to somehow secure the final wild-card spot in the National League over the final […]

Ian Gibaut Collects Third Save, Alexis Diaz Used In Eighth

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Ian Gibaut recorded a rare save on Sunday, shutting the door on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 4-2 victory. Gibaut pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no baserunners and striking out none. It is noteworthy that usual closer Alexis Diaz was used in the eighth inning of this one, something the […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

Welcome to Week 27 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 25- October 1, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know points […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

Welcome to Week 27 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 25- October 1, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know points […]

Week 27 Waiver Wire Rankings: Michael King, Willi Castro, Evan Carter, Ryan O'Hearn, Junior Caminero, TJ Friedl, more

RotoBallers, it's the final edition of Sunday's fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 27 -- September 25 through October 1. There is only one week left in the season, so let's finish strong and secure those fantasy baseball championships. The Rays called up top third base prospect Junio Caminero, who made his debut on […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 27

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 27. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. For the final week of the season, we're going to go through all 30 MLB teams and pick out one […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's time to bring home the championships with players who are set up for success in the here and now. The Rockies are going back to Coors for the week, six teams play seven games as of now (SEA, TEX, ARI, NYY, LAD, COL), […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 27 (2023)

Well, we're here. The final week of the 2023 MLB season, and the last installment of 1B/3B waiver wire pickups. It went by quickly, didn't it? Although half of the playoff field is already set, the other half still needs to be decided by both division races and the Wild Card race for each league. […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 27

We are coming up on Week 27 of the fantasy baseball season. It's championship week, and that trophy is right in front of you. But you can't get complacent now; you can't slip up. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (September 25 - October 1)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 27, from September 25 to October 1. We're looking at a variety of two-start pitchers this week. For those new to this recurring column, each week this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers expected to […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

We made it to the last week of the regular season, and thus, the last chance to make waiver wire additions. If you're here, congratulations, that means you've got something to play for in the last week of the season. Let's go wrap up that championship! Before we dig into the last batch of waiver […]

Matt McLain Starts Rehab Assignment Saturday

The Cincinnati Reds sent rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday to begin his minor-league rehab assignment. Manager David Bell said on Friday that McLain remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list as long as he doesn't suffer a setback this weekend. The impressive 24-year-old rookie is attempting to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/23/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Shohei Ohtani, Carlos Correa, Ryan Mountcastle, Sandy Alcantara, Felix Bautista and much more...

We have made it to the final week of the baseball season. For teams still vying for a money spot, playing time is the most important stat to look at this week. In re-draft leagues, if you have any FAAB left, pick up any player you think could play or be a backup to an […]

Matt McLain On Track To Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list next Tuesday for the final week of the regular season. McLain has started taking batting practice and is itching to return from a right-oblique strain that he suffered in late August. The Reds […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/22/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/22/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's an 11-game Friday night slate on both sites that kicks off at 7:05 EST. I have you covered tonight with pitchers, bats, and stacks - let's win some dough!   Starting Pitchers Each day […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Bo Naylor, Davis Schneider, Gabriel Moreno

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 26. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-4 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 26, looking at IL players as of September 22. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Matt McLain, Triston McKenzie, Ryan Mountcastle, Jeimer Candelario, and Byron Buxton. In case you're not yet familiar, this list […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Michael King, Junior Caminero, Willi Castro, J.P. Crawford, Evan Carter, Kris Bryant, more

 Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the final edition of our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 27 - September 25 through October 1  to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Rays promoted top prospect Junior Caminero on Thursday. At the same time, […]

Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: #11-22 (Redraft Leagues)

With the season winding down and all of the notable promotions probably in the rear view mirror, I figured it'd be beneficial to take a look ahead to 2024 and rank the top prospects who will debut early in the season and potentially provide the most redraft value next season. Last week, I discussed my […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (9/20/23)

Split slate today that is starting at 12:20 p.m. I love it when we get baseball all day long. I feel terrific about the props I will recommend today, and they are my top choices of a couple of options I like. I will provide three pitcher props and a brother hit parlay from the […]

Hunter Renfroe Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/20/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! With nine early and six late games, DraftKings and FanDuel have their contests all over the place. DK has a main afternoon contest for all nine games, while FD has it split into three competitions. Then, in the evening, DK has […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. We only have a handful of these left, so let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With an abnormally early start […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Returning On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand is back in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Kenta Maeda. The rookie didn't appear in his club's series-opening 7-3 win on Monday but will return to hit seventh and play third base for the second of three games with the Twins. The 23-year-old has […]