Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Jacob deGrom, Dustin May, Carlos Rodon, Luis Severino, Tyler Glasnow, more

Pitchers are always at risk for suffering minor or major injuries, and lately, the bumps and bruises for some fantasy studs have come in bunches. Having deep pitching rosters is important in "real life" baseball and fantasy baseball alike, so hopefully managers have prepared for life without some of these banged-up pitchers. Today, we'll look […]

Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Minor League OPS leader and No. 5 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds farm system, Matt McLain was called up on Sunday and debuted in Monday's series opener in Colorado. Before being promoted to the pros, McLain was the sole leader in […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Alex Kirilloff, Taylor Walls, and More

Here we are for our fifth iteration of breakout hitters! We are seeing more and more standout performances as we get closer to summer. There have been minor leagues being called up and some young players developing before our very eyes. There have also been plenty of dud performances and disappointments. Some of the early […]

Nick Lodolo Has Stress Reaction In Tibia

A follow-up MRI exam on Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) showed a stress reaction in his left tibia. Lodolo is currently in a protective boot and will have another MRI exam in two weeks, according to manager David Bell. It's something that the 25-year-old southpaw has been dealing with since spring training, but he's […]

Tyler Stephenson, Matt McLain, Henry Ramos Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson, rookie shortstop Matt McLain and outfielder Henry Ramos are all out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. In their places, respectively, Luke Maile will do the catching and bat in the nine-hole, Jose Barrero will man the 6 and hit seventh, and Jake Fraley will start […]

Analyzing Pitching Debuts for Fantasy Baseball - Eury Perez, James Paxton, Ranger Suarez, Luis Ortiz

James Paxton... remember him? Yes, he still exists! The southpaw recently made his Red Sox debut nearly two years after inking a deal with the team. We'll take a closer look at his outing and what to expect from him this year. We'll also be examining Ranger Suarez's 2023 debut against the Rockies at Coors […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 8)

Welcome back to another mid-May edition of my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. This is about where I feel comfortable taking some harder stances on preconceived notions, so let's jump into another edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! It seems a new pitching prospect comes to tempt us each week. […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/17/23)

We have a full day of baseball today on the docket. This includes split DFS slates and an opportunity to bet on teams and players all day. Tonight's last game starts at 8:10 PM, so maybe we can even get some sleep tonight. Matthew Liberatore gets his call-up for the Cardinals today. We have a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 5/17/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We are back to our normally scheduled getaway day splits with five afternoon games, one early game that both sites chopped off, and a heavier main slate in primetime. All is right in the baseball universe unless you're a Cardinals fan. This will focus on the five-game early slate. We FINALLY have a slate that […]

Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Matt McLain, 2B/SS, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: Originally drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round in 2018, McLain went to college at UCLA and ended up a first-round pick by the Reds in 2021 after an up-and-down career with the Bruins. McLain altered his swing, attempting to generate more power, but he struggled […]

Alexis Diaz Earns 10th Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz picked up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rockies. Diaz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been solid all season, converting all of his save opportunities with a 2.25 […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Mick Abel, Matt McLain, Colton Cowser, Ben Brown and more

The 2023 fantasy baseball season has been highlighted by the promotion of nearly two-dozen top prospects to the major leagues to impact fantasy rosters. This week's edition features one player who was called up as the piece was being written. Will these strong performers join the ranks of those who have moved to the majors […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of our free DraftKings and FanDuel DFS picks! We have a 12-game main slate to dive into this evening while we have a wealth of starting pitching options to sort through! Remember, this 12-game slate locks at 7:07 PM ET on Tuesday, May 16 so be sure to get your lineups set […]

Brandon Williamson To Start Tuesday For The Reds

Cincinnati Reds top 10 prospect Brandon Williamson will take the hill on Tuesday to face the Colorado Rockies, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The 25-year-old hurler has never pitched in the Majors, and his minor-league numbers aren't too encouraging. Over four seasons, Williamson owns a 4.06 ERA, including a 6.62 mark this season, with […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 8)

It was another exciting week of prospect promotions with two big names being promoted to the Majors. First, Miami called up their studly right-handed pitching prospect Eury Perez who made his debut on Friday, and then Cincinnati gave Matt McLain's mother one heck of a Mother's Day gift by promoting him Sunday night. Needless to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/16/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Tuesday night baseball with the weather heating up. It's a great time of the year! We have a good amount of data to use from this year but still a ton of time left to use with it! Let's dive into this great DFS […]

Matt McLain: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

Fantasy managers love guys who hit home runs. We also love guys who steal bases. Our favorite players can do both, and guys who project to run and hit for power rarely stay on waivers very long. If you want them, you have to act quickly. Matt McLain made his big league debut last night, […]

Matt McLain Hitting Second In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Matt McLain is starting at shortstop and is hitting second in his major-league debut on Monday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Connor Seabold. It's a solid lineup placement for the 23-year-old, who is the Reds' No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He'll also have a nice matchup against Seabold in […]

TJ Friedl Put On Injured List, Joey Votto Moved To 60-Day IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder TJ Friedl (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 12) with a left oblique strain on Monday and also moved first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Additionally, the Reds recalled infielder Matt McLain from Triple-A Louisville and put left-hander Brandon Williamson on the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/15/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/15/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article is for the 10 games on the MAIN slate on FanDuel and DraftKings that kicks off at 7:05 EST!   Top Pitchers for 5/15/23 Each day we try to give you some pitchers […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you had a great weekend filled with baseball. We welcome the work week back with a ten-game slate. Today's slate has some top-end pitching options in tough matchups. There also isn't much value at pitching, making pitching less of a priority tonight than usual. Sure, we can get a ceiling […]

Matt McLain To Be Called Up By Reds

Cincinnati Reds top infield prospect Matt McLain will be promoted on Monday, according to Jon Heyman. The shortstop is MLB Pipeline's No. 5 prospect for the Reds. McLain, 23, is slashing a robust .348/.474/.710 with 12 homers and 10 steals in 138 at-bats at Triple-A Louisville. The Reds will likely give him plenty of playing […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Eury Perez, Harrison Bader, Alex Kirilloff, Triston Casas and more

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 8 - May 15th through May 21st. About 20% of the MLB regular season is completed, and some of the top prospects are starting to get all called up and delivering for fantasy managers right off the bat. The Miami Marlins called up […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

Welcome to Week 8 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 […]

Casey Legumina Heads To IL

Cincinnati Reds reliever Casey Legumina (ankle) landed on the 15-day IL on Sunday. The right-hander exited Saturday's meeting with the Marlins after taking a comebacker off the right ankle, resulting in a contusion. Legumina hasn't done much for fantasy managers in 2023, posting a 1-0 record with a 4.35 ERA and nine strikeouts in 10 […]

Nick Lodolo Placed On 15-Day IL

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The right-hander was scratched from Saturday's meeting with the Miami Marlins and returned to Cincy for an examination, where he was diagnosed with left calf tendinosis. Lodolo hasn't had a quality 2023 and is currently sitting on a 1-2 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/14/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/14/23 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 […]

Louie Varland - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Varland is the priority pick-up under 50% owned this week. What he's done in his three starts has been really impressive. Here's the whole list of pitchers this year with 3+ GS, a K% above 27%, a BB% below 9%, and a […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With nearly 25% of the season in the books, you should have a good idea of which team weaknesses you must urgently address. While you can do so through trades, the waiver wire is always there for you with many options! At this point, […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

The majority of the rookie SPs have scuffled in recent outings, and we're left with an overhaul pretty bleak picture of what life has been like on the SP waiver wire. We have located some gems early on, but there have been plenty of blanks fired as well. This remains a good time of the […]