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Zach Thompson

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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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Chris Sale Ready for Another Dominant Season?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale is fully recovered from his rib injury last year and is ready to roll for another season with the Braves. He signed an extension before spring training that will keep him with the Braves for at least 2027 and includes a team option for 2028. The 36-year-old lefty has […]


Jordan Westburg Tumbling Down Draft Boards

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow) is dealing with an injury that doesn't give him a clear timetable to return, and as a result, his draft stock has plummeted over the last few weeks. Westburg is the No. 22 second baseman and the No. 22 third baseman in RotoBaller's rankings, but the floor has dropped […]


Can Geraldo Perdomo Build on His Breakout Campaign?

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo took a huge leap in 2025, and his offense caught up with his excellent defense during his age-25 season. Perdomo posted an impressive .290/.389/.462 slash line with 20 home runs, 27 stolen bases, more walks than strikeouts, and a 370 wOBA. He played 161 of Arizona's 162 games and posted […]


Jasson Dominguez's Stock Falling in Spring Training

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez has been sliding in fantasy baseball drafts with uncertainty about his position and playing time in the Yankees' lineup. Dominguez is ranked as the No. 76 outfielder in the RotoBaller rankings, and his ADP is getting close to lining up with that ranking after dropping throughout the spring. Dominguez […]


Reds Option Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand will start the season in Triple-A after being optioned on Monday. The Reds are crowded at the corner infield spots with Ke'Bryan Hayes now serving as the team's starting third baseman, with Eugenio Suarez, Sal Stewart, and Spencer Stewart rotating between first base and designated hitter. Encarnacion-Strand was once […]


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PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship (Premium Content)

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 PLAYERS 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 […]


Jayson Tatum Expected to Play on Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is not only expected to return this season, but he could be back in action as soon as Friday, according to the latest reports from ESPN's Shams Charania. Tatum was officially listed as questionable for Friday, after working his way back from an Achilles injury suffered in last year's […]


Will Spencer Strider Bounce Back?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider was a fantasy ace earlier in his career, but he has not been able to return to his dominant levels since missing almost all of the 2024 season with an elbow injury that required an internal brace procedure. He did make 23 starts last year but posted a 4.45 […]


Is Aaron Judge Worth the First Overall Pick?

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is coming off another massive season and is starring this spring training for both the Yankees and Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Last year, the Yankees slugger delivered an impressive .331/.357/.688 slash line with 53 home runs, 137 runs scored, 114 RBI, and 12 steals over 152 […]


Blaze Alexander Remains the Front-Runner to Replace Jackson Holliday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/third baseman Blaze Alexander continues to be in line for more playing time early in the season and is projected to slot in as the team's primary second baseman early in the season while Jackson Holliday (hand) recovers from hamate bone surgery. Alexander was acquired from Arizona this offseason after he hit […]


Kyle Nicolas Traded to the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds acquired relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas from the Pirates on Wednesday, sending left-handed utilityman Tyler Callihan to the Pirates. Nicolas is a 27-year-old righty who has pitched in 86 games out of the bullpen for the Buccos over the last three seasons, compiling a 4.68 ERA and 4.10 FIP with 96 strikeouts in […]


Tyler Callihan Traded to the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired utilityman Tyler Callihan (left forearm) from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Kyle Nicolas in a rare trade inside the division. Callihan was expected to compete for a roster spot in Cincinnati after suffering a grisly left forearm fracture while crashing into the left-field wall in Atlanta last May. He was […]


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Today's NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineups, Values, Stacks (Thursday, 3/5/26)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! The NBA continues a busy week with nine games on Thursday night, and the first six of those games make up the main DFS slate for both DraftKings and FanDuel. At this point in the season, playing NBA DFS is usually a wild ride that requires last-minute adjustments and tweaking lineups right […]


Tristan Vukcevic Ruled Out Tuesday in Orlando

Washington Wizards center Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) will miss a second straight game after also not playing on Monday versus the Rockets. The 22-year-old has been effective when available while filling in for Alexandre Sarr (hamstring), but will not be a fantasy option on Tuesday. Anthony Gill (illness) will also miss a second straight game, leaving […]


Kyshawn George Will Not Play Tuesday

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (elbow) was able to play through a knee contusion on Monday in the first game of his team's back-to-back, but he exited in the third quarter with an elbow sprain, which will keep him on the sidelines on Tuesday against Orlando. George has played very well when at full strength, […]


P.J. Washington Likely to Play Tuesday Against Hornets

Dallas Mavericks forward/center P.J. Washington (ankle) was upgraded from questionable to probable on Tuesday afternoon and will likely return for this matchup against his former team. He has missed the last three games, and his return will be important for the Mavericks, who will likely be without Cooper Flagg (foot, doubtful), Naji Marshall (finger, out), […]


Klay Thompson Downgraded to Doubtful on Tuesday against Charlotte

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (adductor) was downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Thompson suffered a right adductor contusion in Sunday's loss to Oklahoma City and left after only 15 minutes. He looks likely to miss Tuesday's game due to the injury, which would leave more minutes for AJ […]


Andrew Wiggins a Late Addition to the Heat's Injury Report

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) was a late addition to the team's injury report before Tuesday's game against the Nets with bilateral knee tendinitis. He is probable but will likely play through the pain this Tuesday, but he could have a reduced workload, especially if the game gets lopsided. Any addition this close to […]


Kelly Oubre Jr. Listed as Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) was a late addition to the injury report and was downgraded to out on Tuesday, as his team starts their back-to-back set of games with a home game against the Spurs. Without Oubre, more minutes will likely be available for Quentin Grimes and Jabari Walker on the wings. […]


Anthony Black Downgraded to Questionable Tuesday Against the Wizards

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (quadriceps) was probable for Tuesday's matchup but was downgraded to questionable before tipoff. He is trending in the wrong direction while dealing with his right quadriceps contusion, but he still has a chance to play through the issue against Washington. He missed Orlando's last game, and Jalen Suggs returned to […]


Mike Burrows Looking Strong in Early Spring Action

Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Burrows landed with his new team as part of a three-team swap this offseason, and the team sees him as an "upside play" who can jump into their rotation right away. The Astros saw an opportunity to adjust his pitch mix a little bit and add in a two-seam fastball. […]


Garrett Crochet Is an Elite Anchor for Your Rotation

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet can be a first-round pick in almost all fantasy baseball formats, and is the No. 10 overall player in RotoBaller's rankings coming into the year. He's the second-highest starting pitcher on the board behind only Tarik Skubal. Crochet put up dazzling numbers last year with a 2.59 ERA, […]


Casey Mize Can Be a Late-Round Value Pick

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize finally had a healthy season in 2025, and the No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 MLB Draft had his best season in the majors. He went 14-6 in his 28 starts with a 3.87 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 3.89 FIP, while totaling 139 strikeouts over 149 innings. Mize […]


Daylen Lile Can Be a Great Outfield Sleeper

Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile was one of the few bright spots in a rough season for the team last year, and the 23-year-old lefty brings a ton of upside based on his ADP (average draft position) in fantasy drafts coming into his second season in the majors. He closed out last year with NL Player […]


Andrew Painter Headed for Opening Day Roster?

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Andrew Painter had a dominant first start of spring training and looks like he will be on the team's Opening Day roster, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Painter threw two perfect innings against the Yankees on Sunday against the Yankees, throwing 20 pitches and getting a strikeout against Jasson Dominguez. […]


Giancarlo Stanton Will Make His Spring Training Debut on Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) is set to see his first action of Spring Training on Tuesday when the Yankees face off against Panama. He will bat fourth as the designated hitter as he begins his ramp-up to Opening Day. Stanton is still dealing with tennis elbow issues in both arms, but […]


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PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational (Premium Content)

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 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard! 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," […]


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5 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates (2026)

Shortstop is one of fantasy baseball's glamor positions. It's stocked with big-name superstars who go early in fantasy drafts and provide big-time production in multiple categories. The position is also a pretty deep one, with plenty of quality sleepers going later in drafts as depth pieces or potential breakout candidates with high upside. Whether you […]


Patrick Williams Will Not Be Available on Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (quad) was downgraded from doubtful to out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. Williams will join Jalen Smith (calf) on the sidelines, leaving lots of playing time and usage for Guerschon Yabusele, Nick Richards, and Leonard Miller. Yabusele and Richards each have double-double potential in the favorable matchup. Yabusele […]


Malik Monk Uncertain for Thursday Against Dallas

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) is dealing with ankle soreness and may not be available when his team finishes their back-to-back in Texas with a game against the Mavericks. Monk only had seven points in 19 minutes on Wednesday, but had double-digit points in five straight before that. Russell Westbrook (thigh) and Keegan Murray […]


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