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Zach Thompson

1499 articles

Zach has been covering fantasy sports across multiple platforms and websites since 2008, and he's been playing fantasy sports since the late 90s, when he totaled the fantasy scores from the box scores in the newspaper. He has covered a variety of sports from a fantasy perspective, including the main ones like baseball, basketball, golf, football, and hockey, while also jumping into some more exotic options like Australian Rules Football and rugby. Basically, any sport that has a fantasy format--he'll play it! Even though he grew up almost 8,000 miles away in Guam, he was raised a diehard Boston sports fan. After playing soccer competitively throughout high school and college, Zach now lives in central Massachusetts with his wife and four children. He attends as many games in as many sports as possible and has found a passion for watching minor league baseball and tracking player development. Zach specializes in finding bargain plays from obscure spots, and nothing is sweeter than when a low ownership bargain option carries your fantasy team to the win!

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Pascal Siakam Will Rest on Tuesday

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (rest) will not play Tuesday night against the Jazz when his team closes out a back-to-back set. Siakam played 33 minutes on Monday against the Rockets and had 27 points, five assists, and four rebounds. He's been carrying the load for the Pacers' offense this season, and he's one of […]


Bennedict Mathurin Listed as Out on Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (rest) will not play on Tuesday when his team finishes their back-to-back with a home game against the Jazz. Mathurin has played four games since returning from a three-week absence due to a thumb injury, and he played 34 minutes and chipped in 25 points in Monday's close loss to […]


Noah Clowney Ready to Return

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (back) has been upgraded to available for his team's Tuesday night home game against the Lakers. Clowney has missed the last five games with a lower back sprain, and he could play limited minutes in his return. He was averaging 13.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 0.8 blocks in […]


Norman Powell Downgraded to Doubtful for Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (personal) was downgraded from questionable to doubtful on Tuesday before his team's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He looks likely to miss his third straight game away from the tea. In the games he missed, Myron Gardner and Simone Fontecchio each picked up a start. Since Miami is also without […]


James Harden Trade Coming Soon?

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is working with his current team to line up a trade that sends the veteran guard to a new home before the trade deadline this Thursday. According to Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime, the Clippers have ramped up conversations with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a package that would […]


Manny Machado Remains a Consistent Force at the Hot Corner

San Diego third baseman Manny Machado continues to turn in consistent seasons for the Padres, and he may be a little under the radar based on his current average draft position. Machado didn't have an eye-catching season in 2025, but he did continue his run of reliable production. He finished with 27 homers in his […]


Can Cal Raleigh Duplicate his Monster Season?

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had unprecedented success last year, breaking through for 60 home runs and 125 RBI. He's clearly the top bat available at a thin catcher position, and the fact that he's in the lineup almost every day, either behind the plate or at DH, makes him an even more valuable asset […]


Agustin Ramirez Looks to Bounce Back after Tough Finish

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez had a strong offensive season overall in his first year in the majors, and he showed enough upside to be a starter at the position in almost all formats in 2026. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut in April and played 136 games for Miami, totaling 33 doubles, 21 homers, […]


Ken Waldichuk Designated for Assignment Again

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ken Waldichuk was designated for assignment as a corresponding move to the Rays picking up Ben Williamson in the three-way trade that sent Brendan Donovan to Seattle. The Rays just acquired Waldichuk after the Braves designated him for assignment a few weeks ago. He actually started the offseason with the A's, […]


Jeimer Candelario Signs Minor-League Deal With Angels

Free-agent infielder Jeimer Candelario has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Candelario started his career with the Tigers and spent time with the Nationals and Cubs before signing a three-year deal with the Reds before the 2024 season. He was released in […]


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PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2026 WM Phoenix Open (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 WM Phoenix 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 […]

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Naji Marshall Will Not Play Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Naji Marshall (rest) will not play in his team's matchup with the Hornets this Thursday. Marshall has been carrying a heavy workload with all the injuries around him recently, and he has started 11 straight games, averaging 32.0 minutes and 19.8 points per game. The 28-year-old will get Thursday as a rest […]


Russell Westbrook Ruled Out for Thursday's Game

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (foot) was originally questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers but was downgraded to out on Thursday afternoon. The game is the first half of a back-to-back that finishes Friday in Boston, so Westbrook may be able to get back in action right away on Friday. Without him against the […]


Tari Eason and Dorian Finney-Smith Will Not Play Thursday

Houston Rockets forwards Tari Eason (leg, injury management) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle, injury management) will not play in the second game of the team's back-to-back set on Thursday night in Atlanta. Eason had 10 points, six rebounds, three steals, and one block in 25 minutes on Wednesday in a loss to the Spurs, while Finney-Smith […]


Alperen Sengun Listed as Questionable for Thursday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (ankle) was listed as questionable for his team's road game in Atlanta against the Hawks on Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. Sengun has played in 10 straight games for Houston since missing three games early in January. Over that stretch, the 23-year-old has averaged 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, […]


Onyeka Okongwu Will Not Play Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (dental) left Wednesday's win in Boston early with what was called a facial contusion but has now been updated to a dental fracture, which will keep him out of Thursday's game against the Rockets. Okongwu has averaged 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 32 minutes per game in his […]


Jalen Johnson Questionable Thursday Against Houston

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (calf) was listed as questionable for Thursday night's home game against the Rockets, as his team finishes out a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Johnson had 19 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists to help Atlanta get a nice road win in Boston against the Celtics, but his is now dealing with […]


Wilyer Abreu Earning a Full-Time Role?

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors this offseason, due to his team's apparently overcrowded outfield. However, Boston hasn't been willing to part with him at his current value on the open market, and Abreu has also drawn praise for his work this offseason. Both GM Craig […]


Gabe Klobosits Signs Minor-League Contract With Cubs

Free agent pitcher Gabe Klobosits will look to earn a spot in the bullpen for the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a minor-league deal with the team before the start of spring training. While he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021, when he went 0-1 with a 5.56 ERA in 11 games for the […]


Jordan Groshans Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Braves

Free-agent infielder Jordan Groshans joined the Atlanta Braves organization on a minor-league deal, and the former top prospect will look to get back on track with a new team. After being the No. 12 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, Groshans eventually made his big-league debut with the Marlins […]


Darren McCaughan Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

Free-agent pitcher Darren McCaughan will try to earn a spot with the Cincinnati Reds after signing a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. The right will be 30 years old at the start of the season and has spent time with the Mariners and Twins over the last several seasons. He pitched […]


Kevin Gausman Ready to Keep Rolling in 2026

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has been extremely reliable and consistent for the Blue Jays in the first four years of his five-year deal signed as a free agent before the 2022 season. The 36-year-old righty is entering the final year of his contract, and over the last five seasons (including his last […]


Cam Thomas Will Be Available Tuesday in Phoenix

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle) was listed as available to play Tuesday after he was forced to miss Sunday's game against the Clippers with a sprained ankle. The 24-year-old still has a very high ceiling, even though he has been limited to only 20 games by injuries this season and is only averaging 16.2 […]


Malik Monk Ruled Out on Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) was downgraded from questionable to out for his team's matchup in New York on Tuesday. With Zach LaVine (back) also unavailable, Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis will need to step up with Monk on the shelf. After spending part of the season out of the rotation, Monk […]


Zach LaVine Will Not Play Tuesday in New York

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) was downgraded from questionable to out on Tuesday for this team's matchup at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. This will be the 30-year-old's second straight absence due to a sore lower back, and when he missed Sunday's game, Nique Clifford stepped in and produced 15 points and three […]


Bilal Coulibaly Ready to Return to Action Against Portland

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (back) is listed as available for his team's Tuesday night home game against the Trail Blazers. Coulibaly has been sidelined for almost two weeks with back soreness, missing the last five games. The 21-year-old has started all 25 of his games this season, averaging 10.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, […]


Deni Avdija Draws Another Questionable Tag on Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Deni Avdija (back) missed his second straight game with a back strain on Monday, but head coach Tiago Splitter was hopeful that Avdija could return on Tuesday. He has a chance to take on his former team, the Wizards, but he's still uncertain to return since he got another questionable tag. […]


Jusuf Nurkic Will Not Play Tuesday Against Clippers

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) was downgraded from doubtful to out before Tuesday's home matchup against the Clippers. The veteran has been a regular on the injury report with an illness, but he has been playing very well when available, producing a triple-double in each of his last three games. Keyonte George (rest) will […]


Lauri Markkanen Available Tuesday Night

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday night's matchup at home against the Clippers. The Finnish star will return after missing seven games with illness and return to competition conditioning. He could step right into a big workload since Keyonte George (rest) will get the night off. George's absence […]


Aaron Sanchez Agrees to Minor-League Contract With Royals

Free-agent starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Royals after an impressive showing in the Dominican Winter League. Sanchez compiled a 1.55 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 9 walks in 46 1/3 innings to earn the Pitcher of the Year award in that league. Sanchez hasn't pitched in the majors […]


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