Kevin Newman Getting An Opportunity In The Leadoff Spot Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kevin Newman is getting a shot out of the leadoff spot Wednesday night against Red Sox left-hander James Paxton. It's just the second start of the season out of the leadoff spot for Newman who has logged four two-hit efforts with three doubles, three runs, five RBI, and a stolen base over […]

Do These Prospects Matter For Fantasy Baseball? Elly De La Cruz, James Wood, Luis Matos, Jeferson Quero, AJ Smith-Shawver

One of the ways to evaluate prospects when considering players for dynasty league fantasy baseball is age relative to level. Essentially, that means that even if a guy isn't putting up incredible stats, if he's 3-5 years younger than the average player at his level, you'll likely see him get plenty of attention on prospect […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton, Tyler O'Neill, Alec Bohm, Riley Greene

The injuries begin to pile up in the MLB, but as always, the fantasy baseball season will continue to roll along -- with or without your star players. Managing to stay afloat while key players are out is always important for staying on top of your league's standings. Let's take a look at injured hitters […]

Royce Lewis - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Royce Lewis returned in dominant fashion Monday, exactly one year removed from his second ACL tear. Lewis hit fifth in the Twins lineup and started at third base, a position he’s been working on during his rehab assignment. He finished his season […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/31/23)

It's Wednesday, and that means a good ol' split slate with about half of the MLB games going off this afternoon and another half of them this evening. It's "getaway day" for some of these teams, which means we could see some weird lineups, too. If you get a weird feeling about a game, trust […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 10)

June is creeping around the corner so let's kick off those warm summer months with another edition of my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. It's critical that we do our best at differentiating true growth from flukes, as well as a loss of form versus a speed bump. That is our aim […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 10)

While the prospect promotion train has lost a bit of steam over the last week or two, we still got one high-profile prospect promotion this week with Minnesota recalling former top overall draft pick, Royce Lewis. let me start by saying that if Lewis is still available in your league, go out and scoop him […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/31/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's the middle of the week, so we have a full day of baseball. There are seven afternoon and seven evening games. For today's article, we are focusing on the main evening slates for DraftKings and FanDuel. DK is going with […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/23): 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 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! With games scattered throughout the day, we're down to a […]

Wil Myers Still Experiencing Shoulder Pain, Could Undergo MRI

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (shoulder) is no longer dealing with a kidney stone which forced him onto the injured list, but is still dealing with shoulder pain from a left shoulder strain, per manager David Bell. The 32-year-old may undergo an MRI in Cincinnati. Myers was an intriguing late-round fantasy pick this season […]

TJ Friedl Exits Tuesday With Left Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Red Sox in the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness. Friedl went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout before being replaced by Jose Barrero. After the game, manager David Bell called the injury "minor", saying, "His goal is to be available off […]

Elly De La Cruz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Elly De La Cruz, SS, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: A 2018 signee by the Cincinnati Reds out of the Dominican Republic, the 21-year-old switch-hitting De La Cruz has rare size for a shortstop, which is why many have been expecting him to move to the outfield or third base for years. However, after a huge […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/30/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! I'm coming in on short rest to cover a massive 13-game slate tonight. I'm usually the Wednesday and Thursday writer, where there are regularly split slates and small slates. So I'm pumped to dive in and cover this super-sized amount of games. […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball: Matt McLain, Jose Siri, Garrett Whitlock, Spencer Steer, Owen Miller, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 10 -- May 29 through June 4. May will be in the books as we move closer to the halfway point of the season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues and producing for fantasy managers right away. Bobby […]

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 weather is heating up and so are many options available on many waiver wires. Follow the data and try to be realistic about who is a hot streak and who has staying power with long-term appeal. Of course, we're here to help with […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 29 - June 4)

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 also ample chances for you to get ahead with some of this week's two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 10

We’re coming up on week 10 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, […]

Alexis Diaz Shuts Down Cubs For 12th Save

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Alexis Diaz converted his 12th save of the season Sunday, closing out the Chicago Cubs in an 8-5 victory. Diaz struck out the side while only allowing an infield single in his inning of work. The Reds closer has been almost unhittable this season, with a 1.74 ERA and 0.87 WHIP […]

Spencer Steer (3B/OF, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Spencer Steer is another name I've featured on this list before. Well, the 25-year-old is hot again, this time hitting an impressive .424/.424/.667 with a home run and seven RBI across his last seven games.   Spencer Steer - Cincinnati Reds (7) […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome to Week 10 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/28/23

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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 10

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, Julio Urias, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger and more

We have made it to a crucial checkpoint in the fantasy baseball season. New trends for players for this year are no longer just trends as we have seen two months' worth of baseball. The injury bug has hit every fantasy team in some way, shape, or form. For most fantasy players, it has negatively […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 10 – May 29 through June 5. 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 […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome back to another edition of first-base and third-base waiver wire pickups! We've already reached Week 10 for the season, but have yet to reach a shortage of hot hitters who can fulfill needs at the corners. If you've kept up with this column all season long, then some of the names in the article […]

Cubs vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/28)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs, 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, May 28th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome to another week of Middle Infield waiver wire options, and Happy Memorial Day weekend to all. The unofficial start of summer is a great time to take stock of the baseball season, both on the real and virtual diamond. If your fantasy team isn't doing so hot, no worries, there's still plenty of season […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/28/23): 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 eight-game matinee mix. The […]

Matt McLain Records Two Hits Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie shortstop Matt McLain went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-5 victory over Chicago Cubs. McLain's average on the season is now up to .333, and his OPS is .979. The 23-year-old is slashing .333/.423/.556 with two home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs, and six walks across 52 plate appearances […]

Cubs vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/27)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs, 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 Saturday, May 27th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]