All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/27/23

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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23

This week, we'll flip our calendars to September and begin the sprint toward the finish line of the marathon that is the MLB's regular season. By now, you should know if your team has a realistic shot at a championship be it via the playoffs, or figuring out where to score points to finish as […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (August 28 - September 3)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 23, from August 28 to September 3. With plenty of teams that have seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a variety of two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each week this fantasy […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/26/23

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 […]

Fernando Cruz To Serve As Opener Against Diamondbacks

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Fernando Cruz will serve as the team's opener on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cruz will only go an inning or two before likely giving way to right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral), who is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured to serve as the bulk reliever for this one. The 33-year-old […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Shane Bieber, Kenley Jansen, more

August is coming to a close. The summer is winding down. So too are our fantasy baseball leagues. All the hard work we put in from earlier this year until now is hopefully paying dividends. But an injury here or there down the stretch could ruin what we have built until now. Patience for players […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Most of the MLB action takes place tonight with eight games in prime time. I'll be a good little degenerate and throw my MLB lineups in, but today is my Opening Day. The last great college football season starts today. However, this MLB slate won't be overshadowed. It's only eight games, but it's loaded! Now […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Lenny Harris day again! I am your late-inning pinch hitter for DFS plays tonight. We have a large 12-gamer on tap and most of them are expected to play. It looks messy for Boston and the Dodgers, but the rest should end up playing. Now that is out of the way, let's turn the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/25/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/25/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A big ole' 12-game slate on tap and some nice prize pools on each site. Let's win some money!   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each […]

Hunter Greene To Start Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is listed as the team's starter for the Friday night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after he was initially scheduled to go on Saturday on five days of rest. The 24-year-old was torched for nine runs (eight earned) on 10 hits (five home runs) in just three innings against the […]

Trey Mancini Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, regular waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. […]

Joey Votto Expected To Return In Early September

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder), who was put on the injured list with shoulder discomfort on Thursday, is expected to return in early September, according to manager David Bell. Votto had surgery on the same left shoulder last year, and it caused him to miss the first couple of months of the 2023 […]

Reds Put Joey Votto On 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with left-shoulder discomfort and recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. The team also returned catcher Curt Casali (foot) from a rehab assignment and outrighted outfielder Henry Ramos to Louisville. The 39-year-old Votto had surgery […]

Jake Fraley Close To Rehab Games

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) has joined Triple-A Louisville for a series of workouts, and if that goes well, he is scheduled to play a pair of minor-league rehab games from Aug. 29-30 before a potential activation from the injured list. Fraley is attempting to return from a stress fracture in his left fourth […]

Jonathan India To Begin Running

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) took batting practice at Angel Stadium on Tuesday and then left to continue working out at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. He was scheduled to start running on an anti-gravity treadmill, which will enable him to not put pressure on his left foot while resuming a […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (08/24/23)

We have a nine-game MLB schedule on tap as we comb through the value on the board! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get your deposit bonus, as well as a year of […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for: Mike Trout, Cole Ragans, Max Kepler, Zack Gelof, more

Howdy, RotoBallers! Can you believe it? The 2023 MLB season has gone by so fast, and there is just over a month left in the fantasy baseball season. We are back with another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of August 24, 2023. These rankings […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Joe Ryan, Kenley Jansen, Jack Flaherty, Joe Musgrove, more

The MLB season is heating up as it inches toward September, and fantasy managers should continue to monitor the latest injury headlines. This week, plenty of stud pitchers could be returning or out of action. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Shohei Ohtani, Joe Ryan, Kenley Jansen, Jack Flaherty, Joe Musgrove, […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 22)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Nolan Schanuel, Masyn Winn, Paul Blackburn, Seiya Suzuki, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 23 - August 21 through August 27  to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. Some notable prospect notes include the Dodgers promoting outfield prospect Michael Busch on Tuesday. The Cardinals promoted Masyn […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/24/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's another split day in baseball, and we will cover both slates in today's picks. We have three games in the afternoon competition and five matchups in the evening for the main contests. The early slate begins at 1:05 PM EST with […]

Trey Mancini Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have signed first baseman Trey Mancini to a minor-league deal. The 31-year-old veteran was recently cut by the Chicago Cubs after signing a two-year deal with the organization this past offseason. This season, Mancini is slashing .234/.299/.366 with four home runs and 28 RBI in 63 games. The expectation is that he'll […]

Tyler Stephenson Sitting In Game 1 Of Wednesday's Doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Los Angeles Angels and superstar Shohei Ohtani. The 27-year-old went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Tuesday night, adding to a tough season at the plate. Stephenson is hitting .242 with nine home runs and a .681 […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/23/23)

Split slate today that is starting at 12:35 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. My colleagues have been crushing some prop bets lately, so let's keep the […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 22)

With September right around the corner, this will be the final edition of my biweekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. Matchups will play such a huge role and it's a short window with your individual team needs determining priority. Stay locked in with our streamer and waiver wire pieces for the latest as […]

Alexis Diaz Earns His 34th Save On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz picked up the save on Tuesday when his team beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. He pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no baserunners and striking out one to record his 34th save of 2023. Diaz has been one of the best fantasy arms out there this season, as he […]

Nick Lodolo Suffers Setback

Cincinnati Reds lefty Nick Lodolo (leg) completed his second rehab game on Sunday, but an MRI after the contest revealed he suffered a stress reaction in his left tibia, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The hope was for the 25-year-old to return at some point in late August, but that seems very unlikely now. […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 22)

Well, with the 45-day threshold passing this past week, we saw a nice wave of prospect promotions over the last several days including Noelvi Marte, Masyn Winn, Parker Meadows, Everson Pereira, and Kyle Harrison. We're probably going to several more in the coming days as well. With the season now having fewer than 45 days […]

Do These Prospects Matter For Dynasty Baseball (Week 22)? Grant McCray, Aaron Zavala, Blake Walston, Jay Groome, more

Not every minor leaguer is obviously having a great season. We took a look earlier in the season at some players that were struggling in this space, and we're going to work through another group today. Particularly, we're taking a look at hitters who have had trouble controlling the strike zone and pitchers who have […]