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Zach Thompson

407 articles

Zach Thompson is a fantasy sports analyst and writer at RotoBaller, a multi-award-winning fantasy sports media company. He has been covering fantasy sports across multiple platforms since 2008 and has been playing fantasy sports since the late 1990s, when he manually calculated fantasy scores using box scores from the newspaper. Zach has covered a wide range of sports from a fantasy perspective, including baseball, basketball, football, golf, and hockey, while also exploring more niche formats such as Australian Rules Football and rugby. Simply put, if a sport has a fantasy format, Zach is willing to participate. Although he grew up nearly 8,000 miles away in Guam, Zach was raised a passionate Boston sports fan. After playing soccer competitively throughout high school and college, he now lives in central Massachusetts with his wife and four children. Zach enjoys attending as many sporting events as possible and has developed a particular passion for minor league baseball and tracking player development. His fantasy analysis often focuses on identifying undervalued players in overlooked situations, and few things are more satisfying than seeing a low-rostered player lead you to a fantasy championship!

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Russell Henley - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: Open Championship

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 edition of The Open Championship. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups for the final major of the season. After last week's Genesis Scottish Open, the PGA Tour stays in the United Kingdom for […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: The Open (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 edition of The Open Championship! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is... […]

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Nick Gonzales Can Help With Infield Depth Off the Waiver Wire

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman/third baseman Nick Gonzales can be a great fill-in addition off the waiver wire if you need help at multiple infield spots. He has spent most of the year at the hot corner, but has other eligibility as well in most formats. The 27-year-old has been a utility man most of his […]


Can Clayton Beeter Be a Big-Time Closer Pickup?

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Clayton Beeter leads his team with seven saves on the season, and he seems to have the job as primary closer under control going into the All-Star break. He did blow a save and take a loss on Saturday, though, allowing two home runs and three hits without recording an out […]


Is Garrett Whitlock a Must-Stash Closer?

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock continues to be very effective for the Red Sox, but his future role has been clouded a little bit by his team's recent success. Before the Red Sox won nine straight games heading into the All-Star break, it seemed inevitable that Whitlock or his fellow reliever Aroldis Chapman […]


Can Otto Lopez Continue His Breakthrough Season?

Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez has been a key contributor for the Fish this year, as they've gone from one of the worst teams in baseball last season to the middle of the NL Wild Card race. After hitting .246 last season, Lopez has had a huge jump to a .334 batting average with nine […]


Should You Buy Low on William Contreras?

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras was drafted as one of the best bats from behind the plate, but he has had an underwhelming first half of the season. His power numbers and his walk rate are down a bit, but his batting average has bounced back after dipping to .260 last season. His hard-hit rate […]


Bryce Eldridge - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB DFS Lineup Picks

MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (7/10/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball is rolling into the All-Star break with another full slate of action this Friday. All 30 teams are in action under the lights with five divisional matchups and five interleague series on a fascinating slate. Let's take a look at all the options and find a few strong home... […]

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Brooks Lee Can Help Win Your League

Minnesota Twins shortstop/third baseman Brooks Lee has been a key contributor for the Twins this season and has climbed from the bottom of the lineup to the second spot in the batting order. Through 89 games, the 25-year-old switch-hitter is hitting .252 with 14 homers, 13 doubles, and 55 RBI. Last season, he had 16 […]


Is Jarren Duran Poised for a Big Second Half?

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is hitting below the Mendoza Line this season, but he could be a key pickup for the second half if he's available on the waiver wire or via a cheap trade. Duran hit .170 with one homer through the first 26 games of the season, but in May, he […]


Is It Time to Buy Low on Devin Williams?

New York Mets relief pitcher Devin Williams has picked up 13 saves in his 33 games this season, but he has allowed three runs on six hits in his last two outings and was charged with his second blown save of the year on Monday. His opportunities have been limited due to his team's overall […]


Jacob Webb Earns Another Save for Cubs, Entering Short-Term Must-Start Territory?

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jacob Webb closed out his team's 9-7 win in Baltimore with a clean ninth inning, getting three straight groundouts to earn his fourth save of the season. He has not given up a run in seven straight outings, going 2-0 with two saves and a hold, while also recording eight strikeouts […]


Mets Promoting Dan Hammer, Worth a Speculative Add?

New York Mets relief pitcher Dan Hammer will be called up to add another right-handed option to the bullpen on Thursday. The 28-year-old has spent time in the Orioles and Rays systems over the last eight years, reaching Triple-A for the first time in his career this season with the Mets. Hammer has reached 98 […]


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MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (7/8/26)

Happy Wednesday, RotoBaller family! Major League Baseball has a giant Wednesday night slate on tap, with six games starting just before 7:00 p.m. ET and eight more spread throughout the rest of the evening. There's just one matinee, with almost every team available under the lights. The hot, humid summer weather is great for long... […]

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Aaron Rai - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: Scottish Open

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups. The PGA TOUR is in the United Kingdom for the next two weeks to play the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open Championship, which […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: Scottish Open (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is particularly tricky... […]

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Jake Bennett Can be a Big Boost to Your Rotation Off the Waiver Wire

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett has been one of the few bright spots in his team's season this year, and he can be a nice boost for your fantasy team if you need help from the waiver wire. The Red Sox acquired the towering 25-year-old lefty from the Nationals in exchange for Luis […]


Jasson Dominguez Finding His Form, Can He Help Your Lineup?

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is back in a regular role for the Yankees in the middle of the lineup. He has picked up 14 hits in his last 17 games, with six of them going for extra bases. Over that stretch, he has two homers, four doubles, and a .278 wOBA. He also […]


Clayton Beeter Earns Save No. 7, Emerging as Must-Add Target?

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Clayton Beeter closed out a wild win over the Astros on Monday night, entering the game with a 12-11 lead and getting four outs for his seventh save of the year. After Cole Henry allowed four runs in the eighth inning, Beeter came into the game and retired Jose Altuve to […]


Luis Lara Promoted to Major Leagues, a Must-Add in All Formats?

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Luis Lara is ready to join the Brewers for his MLB debut, and he's a great addition in fantasy leagues if you're looking for average and speed. MLB Pipeline ranked Lara as the No. 4 prospect in the Brewers' strong farm system and the No. 67 prospect in all of baseball, and […]


Kevin Gausman Sees Struggles Continue on Monday, Time to Drop in All Leagues?

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman did not have a strong return to San Francisco on Monday night, allowing seven runs (four earned) on five hits and five walks through 5 1/3 innings. Gausman did still have eight strikeouts, but he has lost four straight starts to fall to 4-8 on the year. Over […]


Otto Lopez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (7/3/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The holiday weekend has arrived, and Major League Baseball is ready to start the fireworks show early with some great spots for home runs this Friday. The hot and humid weather is great for offense, and there are some juicy home run props on the board this Friday. Let's take a look... […]

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Paul Skenes Seems to Struggle in Seven-Run Implosion, Is it Time to Panic?

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes continued his recent slide on Wednesday night in Philadelphia, allowing six hits and a season-high seven earned runs in just four innings. Over his last six starts, the 24-year-old ace is 0-6 with a 5.36 ERA, but only a 3.58 FIP. While his metrics aren't quite as bad as […]


Braves to Recall Infield Prospect Jim Jarvis to Major Leagues

Atlanta Braves shortstop Jim Jarvis is returning to the MLB roster for a second stint this season. He played two games for the team in May but has spent most of the year in Triple-A with the Gwinnett Stripers. In his 76 minor-league games, he hit .313 with six homers and a .392 wOBA. He […]


Rowdy Tellez Designated for Assignment

Atlanta Braves first baseman Rowdy Tellez was designated for assignment on Thursday morning, and the team promoted Jim Jarvis to add more infield depth and versatility. Tellez agreed to a minor-league deal with Atlanta just before the regular season and joined the MLB squad in early June. He played seven games, mostly serving as a […]


Keider Montero Continues Dominant Run, Emerging as Worthy Pitcher to Pick Up?

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher/relief pitcher Keider Montero pitched two shutout innings out of the bullpen to earn a win on Wednesday against the Yankees. It was his first appearance since moving to the bullpen after the return of Jack Flaherty last Sunday. The win helped Montero improve to 5-5 with a 3.31 ERA and 3.80 […]


Brennan Bernardino Earns First Save for Rockies, Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Brennan Bernardino closed out the Marlins on Wednesday to earn his first save of the year, and he could get more opportunities in the closer committee going forward. Bernardino got one strikeout and retired the Marlins to preserve his team's 6-3 victory. Antonio Senzatela and Jimmy Herget are also in the […]


Manny Machado - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (7/1/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball is set for another great month of exciting action, with a 30-team slate set to start this Wednesday and a flurry of baseball on tap. After seven early games, eight games fill up the scoreboard under the lights on this balanced split schedule. From the 15 games, a few... […]

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Emiliano Grillo - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: John Deere

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 John Deere Classic. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups. The PGA TOUR is about to head to the United Kingdom for the next two weeks to play the Genesis Scottish Open and The […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: Deere (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 John Deere Classic! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is particularly tricky... […]

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