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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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Ozzie Albies - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/1/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball has 15 games on the scoreboard this Friday, with a matinee at Wrigley and a full night with 28 teams in action under the lights. Sutter Health Park and Coors Field are both hosting games, and all across the league, some juicy home run props stand out as strong […]


Colson Montgomery Flashing Power Potential

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery is 15-for-47 (.319) over his last 12 games and has smashed five homers with 12 RBI and a .463 wOBA. The lefty has a 54.5% hard-hit rate over that span and a 41.4% hard-hit rate on the season. His recent success has been a little overshadowed by the hype […]


Yordan Alvarez Continues to Mash

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez has been locked in at the plate over the last few weeks and is posting some of the best offensive numbers in baseball. Alvarez has 11 homers, just one off the MLB lead, and he has hit safely in 13 straight games, coming into Thursday's doubleheader in Baltimore. Alvarez […]


Luis Robert Jr. Likely to Land on the Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) had an MRI on Wednesday, and while the results have not been released, reports are that the injury will cause him to be placed on the injured list this Thursday. Robert played in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader but was out of the lineup Tuesday after […]


Dansby Swanson Finding His Rhythm?

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is still hitting just .214 and usually bats near the bottom of the lineup in his 30 games this year. However, he continues to get on base and post excellent run-production numbers, and his average is starting to come around as well. Swanson has 23 RBI and 23 runs scored, […]


Mark Leiter Jr. Secures One-Out Save for Athletics

Athletics relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. came on to close out the Royals on Wednesday night, earning his third save of the season by getting Jac Caglianone to strike out swinging to end the game. He came in to replace Joel Kuhnel, who got five outs but gave up a run on a sacrifice fly […]


Jacob Latz Earns Another Save for Rangers, Emerging as Closer to Roster?

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz worked two shutout innings on Wednesday night to help his team close out a 3-0 win over the visiting Yankees. Latz allowed one hit and had one strikeout, lowering his ERA for the season to 1.08 with a 0.48 WHIP in his 16 2/3 innings over 13 appearances. While […]


Nick Kurtz - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/29/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball has 11 games on tap for Thursday, with most of the action in the afternoon. A pair of Wednesday night washouts gives us two doubleheaders on the board as well, setting up a unique slate to attack. There are some juicy home run props to consider for several of […]


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Should I Draft KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Omar Cooper Jr.? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, all the top prospects have landed with new teams, and fantasy football managers can start diving into how these rookies will impact their new squads. Rookie wide receivers have been especially effective at making an immediate impact, and several receiver-needy teams were aggressive in drafting talented options […]


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DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - Cadillac Championship (2026)

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 Cadillac Championship. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups. After a fun team-up event in Louisiana, the PGA TOUR returns to its regular format for a pair of Signature Events, leading up to the […]


Angel Martinez Stepping Up as a Top Waiver-Wire Addition

Cleveland Guardians second baseman/outfielder Angel Martinez offers both power and speed potential as he continues to earn playing time in the Cleveland lineup. He's hit near the top of the order lately, giving him even more run production upside, and he has hit .318 (21-for-66) over his last 18 games with four doubles, five homers, […]


Christian Scott Still Worth Stashing from the Waiver Wire?

New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott had a brutal season debut last Thursday and was optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse last Friday. The 26-year-old righty still has a high ceiling, though, and his potential is high enough to keep him on the radar in deep leagues or leagues that make it easy to stash […]


Tanner Scott Deployed in Seventh Inning, Remains in Strict Committee for Saves?

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott pitched a strong seventh inning for his team against the Marlins on Monday, needing 17 pitches to navigate the inning with one walk and three punchouts. Scott came into a game the Dodgers were trailing 4-2 at the time and kept the Marlins off the board before L.A. […]


Mason Miller Allows Three Hits, Two Runs on Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller started the season with sheer dominance over his first 13 games, allowing just three hits and picking up 27 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings. On Monday, though, the 27-year-old closer looked human, giving up two earned runs on three hits with a wild pitch on Monday night against […]


Alex Vesia Pitches in Sixth Inning on Monday, Cause for Concern?

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia pitched a scoreless inning and struck out the side on Monday night against the Marlins, but fantasy managers should take note that he made his appearance in the sixth inning. Manager Dave Roberts has said he'll go with a closer-by-committee approach while Edwin Díaz (elbow) is out until […]


Munetaka Murakami Launches 12th Home Run, a Lineup Lock Going Forward?

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami went 2-for-4 with three RBI and his 12th homer of the season on Monday night in his team's rain-delayed win over the Angels. The White Sox exploded for seven runs in the seventh inning of their 8-7 win, and Murakami delivered one of the big blows, smashing a […]


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PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2026 Cadillac Championship (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 Cadillac 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 […]


Yordan Alvarez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/24/2026)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Friday night features 28 of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball on the schedule, with some big series between teams with playoff aspirations. Big series set up some big matchups, and hopefully, we can find some big flies in today's home run props. I have five players, including one longshot bet […]


Mets Turn to Luke Weaver in Final Frame, Worth Targeting as Closer Handcuff?

New York Mets relief pitcher Luke Weaver got the call to close out his team's first win after losing 12 straight, and the 32-year-old righty earned the win by closing out the Twins. He came on to get the last out of the eighth inning, walking Ryan Jeffers but then retiring Luke Keashall with the […]


Munetaka Murakami Approaching Must-Start Territory?

Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami homered again on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks and has gone yard in five straight contests. The 26-year-old slugger in his first season in the majors is hitting .256 with a .436 wOBA and a 66.7% hard-hit rate through his first 24 games. Murakami has a total of 10 […]


Robert Suarez Locks Down Ninth Inning for Atlanta, Flashing Elite Short-Term Value

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Robert Suarez picked up his second save of the season on Wednesday, allowing one hit but only needing eight pitches to preserve his team's 8-6 win over Washington. Suarez is an outstanding short-term option if you need saves since he'll be filling in for the next few weeks while closer Raisel […]


Ryan Walker Earns Third Save, Fully Reclaiming Ninth-Inning Role?

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker earned his third save of the season on Wednesday night, issuing a walk but recording three outs to preserve his team's 3-0 victory. Walker seems to be back in the main closer role for the Giants and has picked up two saves in the last two days. On […]


Luis Pena Taken to the Hospital During Wednesday's Contest

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Pena is "fine" and recovering after a medical scare on Wednesday night. The top prospect was taken by ambulance to the hospital after overheating in the dugout. The game was stopped and ultimately called in the eighth inning after the emergency, but Pena "Sounds like he's fine according to our docs," […]


Payton Tolle Confirmed to Start on Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle will start on Thursday, as expected, as the Red Sox try to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Yankees in Boston. Tolle was held out of his last start in Triple-A in anticipation of his promotion, and he'll get a chance to earn his spot in the […]


Wyndham Clark - PGA DFS lineup picks daily fantasy golf

DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - Zurich Classic (2026)

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 Zurich Classic. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups. The week's event is a unique format for the PGA Tour each year since it's the only official team event on the regular schedule. A […]


Payton Tolle Viewed as "Top Candidate" to Enter Boston Rotation

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle is one of the team's top options to replace Sonny Gray (hamstring) in the rotation. Gray was forced to leave his start on Monday after 2 2/3 innings on Monday when he felt a "grab" in his right hamstring. The issue is not thought to be serious, but […]


Jac Caglianone Snaps Lengthy Power Skid with Solo Shot, Time to Buy Back in?

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone smashed his first home run of the season on Monday night in the second inning against Kyle Bradish. He added a walk later in the game and finished 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Caglianone was one of the top hitting prospects in baseball when he got […]


Matt Strahm Emerging as Must-Stash Closer Handcuff in Royals Bullpen

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Matt Strahm could be on the verge of taking over at the end of the game for the Royals, so he's worth considering in leagues where you have to be very aggressive looking for saves. Strahm could take over from Lucas Erceg, who has blown his last two save opportunities, […]


Joel Kuhnel Earns Fourth Save, Emerging as Athletics Primary Closer?

Athletics relief pitcher Joel Kuhnel gave up a run and two hits in the ninth inning against the Mariners on Monday, but he was still able to secure the 6-4 win for his team. He entered with a three-run lead and gave up an RBI double to Leo Rivas before getting J.P. Crawford to foul […]


Justin Wrobleski Carrying Sneaky Value on the Waiver Wire

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski earned his third win of the season by allowing just one run in seven innings against the Rockies at Coors Field on Monday night. The 25-year-old lefty lowered his ERA to 1.88 with a 3.01 FIP and 0.88 WHIP. Wrobleski gave up eight hits in that outing and […]


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