Alexis Diaz Notches 16th Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz was back to close things out in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Royals. After getting a night off Monday, Diaz returned to pitch the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The 26-year-old has been busy for a surprisingly competitive […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Hits Home Run No. 17

Cincinnati Reds first base prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his 17th home run of the season in a game for Triple-A Louisville. He went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and two RBI. The 23-year-old has dominated through 42 games this season, slashing .362/.427/.734 with 41 runs and 46 RBI. He has been especially dangerous over […]

Going Streaking - Fantasy Baseball's Hottest Hitters in June

The fantasy baseball season is long and therefore lends itself to streaks. Players can have stretches where they hit everything in sight and then can also have weeks where they can buy a hit, too. We tend to overreact to hot and cold streaks both more often than we should in a 162-game season, but […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts From Andrew Abbott and Kyle Hendricks

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. It was all about the NL Central this weekend, as we saw two interesting starts […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Welcome to our new DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks - whether you think pitchers and hitters will score Over […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/13/23)

Tuesdays provide us with some of the most loaded slates each and every week. And for someone who does content nearly every day, it's nice to not have ANY day games to worry about either! The Braves and Tigers have an early-ish game at 6:40, but the other 14 games all start at 7:05 EST […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/13/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's another terrific Tuesday slate featuring 14 pitchers, only three of which are lefties; Brandon Williamson at Kansas City, Patrick Corbin vs. Houston, and Hogan Harris vs. Tampa Bay. There is no Coors game today, but we have matchups in hitter-friendly Fenway Park, Camden Yards, and Kauffman Stadium, with the O's and […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B/3B, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: Hey Cincinnati, what the (word redacted) are you waiting for? With Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz now up in the Majors, the last piece of the puzzle for their 2023 promotions is Christian Encarnacion-Strand who continues to mash in Triple-A. Over the last month, Encarnacion-Strand has cranked 11 […]

Reds Likely To Activate Nick Senzel Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/third baseman Nick Senzel (knee) has been on the injured list since June 6 after suffering right knee inflammation. However, the 27-year-old is recovering quickly, and according to manager David Bell, the team will probably activate Senzel on Friday before their matchup with the Houston Astros. Before going down with the ailment, the […]

Royals vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/13)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Kansas City Royals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, June 13th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/13/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We've got a massive 14-game slate to get us through another day of MLB DFS. Today's action starts at 7:05 PM ET, with the Blue Jays meeting the Orioles. Then the slate wraps up at 10:10 PM ET with the White Sox […]

Jonathan India Plates Two Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-5 with two singles, two RBI, and two strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Royals. The 26-year-old is quietly putting together a solid fantasy season, slashing .277/.360/.422 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. The Reds have played surprisingly well this season, boosting […]

Ricky Karcher Earns Save In First Career Appearance Monday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Ricky Karcher had a memorable big-league debut in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Royals. Karcher came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning up by one with an automatic runner on second. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a flyout, allowed a double steal, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just a regular old Monday and a relatively small main slate (7 games) that starts at 7:10.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, […]

Royals vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/12)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Kansas City Royals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, June 12th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Welcome to Week 12 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

What a weekend filled with some genuinely awesome baseball. I have been glued to college baseball all weekend, so stepping back and getting back into some MLB content is excellent. Believe it or not, we are a month away from the all-star break. This season seems to be flying by. We have two offenses in […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Alexis Diaz Collects 15th Save

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz was asked to shut the door with a one-run lead versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The right-hander had little issues in this one as he retired all three batters to record his 15th save of the season. It's worth noting that Diaz needed to throw 20 pitches […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 12

We’re coming up on Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Francisco Alvarez, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Andrew Abbott, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 12 -- June 12 through June 18. We are more than two months into the season, with the All-Star break right around the corner. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are producing for fantasy managers immediately. […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups recommendations for Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season (June 12 - June 19). My name is Nick Shlain, and I'll be filling in for Jon Anderson on this article going forward. As the MLB season moves along, we continue to see starting […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The middle of June means we've got about 65 games behind us and under 100 to go. You need to be upfront regarding your fantasy baseball team's needs because the runway for takeoff only gets shorter as the calendar turns. We're about to comb […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 12 – June 12 through June 18. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball.  As […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (June 12 - June 18)

Welcome back to our two-start pitcher streamers article - waiver wire streamers and starts for Week 12, from June 12 to June 18. With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a bunch of risky starts this week, but there are […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/11/23

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 Reports for Hitters - Updates On Cedric Mullins, Aaron Judge, Jake Fraley, Jorge Polanco

As the lengthy MLB season enters mid-June, fantasy managers continue to find themselves without some of their top performers. However, it's not always bad news as some players are nearly ready to return, which is undoubtedly positive for those looking to stay near the top of the standings. Let's take a look at injured hitters, […]

Cardinals vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/11)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday, June 11th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/11/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing 10-game matinee mix on […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News for Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, Jo Adell, Josh Jung, Spencer Steer and more

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]