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Zach Thompson

401 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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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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Pete Fairbanks Allows a Run in Non-Save Situation

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks was brought in in the ninth inning at Coors Field against the Rockies on Monday, and the 32-year-old veteran gave up a run on two hits with a strikeout. It hasn't been smooth sailing for Fairbanks lately, as he has allowed four runs on five hits, including a pair […]


Garrett Whitlock Earns his First Save of the Season, is he a Top Stash for Saves?

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock could be a great source of saves, depending on where all the pieces land at the MLB trade deadline in a few weeks, and he delivered his first save of the season on Monday night in Boston as the Red Sox won their fifth straight game. Whitlock had […]


Christopher Morel Agrees to Minor-League Contract With the Mets

Free-agent first baseman/outfielder Christopher Morel will be headed to Triple-A Syracuse after agreeing to a minor-league deal with the New York Mets. The deal includes multiple opt-outs for Morel, who is looking to establish his value and get back to the majors. The 27-year-old righty had back-to-back seasons with over 20 homers for the Cubs […]


Paul Sewald Holds On for Save No. 19, Still a Viable Option?

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald made it an adventure, but he navigated through some trouble on Monday to still close out his team's 5-4 win over the Giants. He earned his 19th save of the season, but allowed two runs on three hits. Heliot Ramos led off the ninth with a home run, and […]


Gregory Soto Struggles in Eighth-Inning Opportunity

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto entered Monday's game against the Phillies in the bottom of the eighth inning with a three-run lead. He started his outing with a strikeout of Bryce Harper, but then allowed a home run to Brandon Marsh and a single to Bryson Stott, who later came around to score as […]


Luis Garcia Jr. Emerging as a Top Waiver-Wire Option

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. has been on a power binge in June, racking up eight home runs in his last 18 games. He's hitting .271 (16-for-59) over that span with a .426 wOBA and a 16.7% barrel rate. He has definitely risen to the point that he can be a solid option […]


Carter Jensen Can Contribute Rare Catcher Numbers

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen has been outstanding over the last 18 games, hitting .315 with four homers, 16 runs, and 16 RBI. He has eight doubles to go with those four homers in that span, producing a .399 wOBA with a 49.2% hard-hit rate. The 22-year-old made it to the majors very quickly […]


Ryan O'Hearn Offers Potential Power Production Off the Waiver Wire

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn has been a solid part of the middle of the batting order for the Pirates and has been able to contribute solid power numbers and run production. He has 11 RBI over his last 11 games, going 15-for-48 (.313) with five doubles, a home run, and a .342 wOBA. […]


Payton Tolle Shines Against the Yankees, Makes a Great Rotation Addition

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle turned in an impressive performance against the Yankees on Friday night, allowing just one hit in seven shutout innings and racking up seven strikeouts. He improved to 4-5 with the win and lowered his ERA to 2.78 with a 3.19 FIP on the year. The fiery 23-year-old lefty […]


Sam Antonacci Settling in as Leadoff Hitter, Can Be a Multi-Category Addition

Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has become a fixture at the top of the exciting young lineup on the South Side. Antonacci is hitting .307 with five doubles, three homers, nine walks, and four stolen bases. He has a .386 wOBA and a .466 SLG, showing he has some very solid power to go […]


Travis Bazzana - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (6/26/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Happy Friday! Major League Baseball is ready to start the weekend off right with all 30 teams in action under the lights. This weekend features multiple divisional matchups between familiar foes, along with some unique matchups as well. Seven of the 15 games on the board feature divisional foes, with the Nationals... […]

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Lars Nootbaar Is a Top Pickup Following His Return

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is still ramping up after his delayed start to the season, but he's shown enough signs to be a nice pickup if you need outfield depth. He seems fully recovered from the surgery he had on both his heels and has hit .341 over his last 12 games with […]


Is Garrett Whitlock a Top Stash Target for Saves?

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock is definitely an important name to watch as we approach what should be a very active trade deadline for Boston. The 30-year-old has been extremely effective in a setup role in front of Aroldis Chapman this season for the struggling Red Sox, allowing just eight earned runs and […]


Griffin Jax is a Must-Add Starting Pitcher From the Waiver Wire

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Griffin Jax earned his third win of the season on Wednesday and continues to prove himself as a very solid pickup from the waiver wire. Jax went five innings and gave up five hits while racking up seven strikeouts. He has worked exactly five innings in four straight outings, going 2-1 […]


Elvis Alvarado Blows Wednesday's Save as Struggles Continue, Is it Time to Cut Ties?

Athletics relief pitcher Elvis Alvarado gave up two runs in the ninth inning, blowing a save against the Giants in his team's 2-1 loss. He gave up a home run to Rafael Devers to lead off the inning and then a walk-off homer to Victor Bericoto to end the game. He has allowed five runs […]


Rockies Turn to Jimmy Herget for Second Save, the Closer to Roster in Colorado?

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jimmy Herget came on to close out his team's comeback win on Wednesday over the Red Sox, and he earned his second save of the year. His first save came all the way back on April 1, but he has been effective lately, with no runs allowed in his last four […]


Jac Caglianone - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (6/24/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's going to be another wild Wednesday in Major League Baseball with all 30 teams in action in 16 games on the scoreboard. The Cubs and Mets have a doubleheader after getting rained out on Monday, and every team in the league has at least one game on the schedule. There are... […]

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PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: Travelers (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 Travelers 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 particularly tricky because... […]

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Harris English - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Horse For The Course

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: Travelers

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 Travelers Championship. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups. For two straight weeks, the winner has been in my picks, with Bud Cauley and Wyndham Clark claiming the RBC Canadian Open and the U.S. […]


Didier Fuentes Is A Sneaky Stash in His New Role

Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes has showcased electric stuff this season and has intriguing fantasy upside as the youngest pitcher in the majors this season. He just turned 21 less than a week ago, but has appeared in 22 games this season for Atlanta, working in relief in all but one of those outings. While […]


Joshua Baez "On the Doorstep" of Promotion to Major Leagues

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez is getting very close to arriving in the majors, according to MLB Network's Jim Bowden, and he could be a huge source of power from the waiver wire in all formats. The 22-year-old is hitting .274 in his 67 games in Triple-A with 25 home runs, 64 RBI, and […]


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