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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 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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Kyle Stowers Looks to Build on his 2025 Breakthrough

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers got his first extended look at major-league pitching last season, and the 28-year-old lefty established himself as one of the best emerging power options in the league. He smashed 25 homers in his 117 games while hitting a very solid .288 with a stellar .386 wOBA and 149 wRC+. Stowers […]


Mason Thompson Joins Rangers on Minor-League Deal

Free-agent pitcher Mason Thompson has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers after spending the last several years with the Nationals. The signing marks a return home for Thompson, who is from Texas and attended Round Rock High School, near where the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate is based. The 6-foot-6 righty has appeared in […]


Zac Gallen Open to Returning to the Diamondbacks?

Free-agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen has drawn interest this offseason from the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles, but the veteran righty remains open to a return to the Arizona Diamondbacks as well. He said in an interview on Fox10 Phoenix, "I think people understand what Phoenix means to me...For us to be here would be […]


Josh Fleming Agrees to Minor-League Contract With Blue Jays

Free-agent pitcher Josh Fleming will look to add some left-handed depth to the reigning American League champions after signing a minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays that includes an invite to spring training. Felming is a 29-year-old southpaw who last appeared in the majors in 2024 with the Pirates. He went 1-1 with a […]


Aaron Nesmith Ruled Out for Tuesday's Game Against the Jazz

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (hand) will be sidelined for his team's Tuesday matchup with the Jazz due to a left hand strain. The team also ruled out Andrew Nembhard (back), Pascal Siakam (rest), and Bennedict Mathurin (rest), so it's hard to know if Nesmith's injury is something that will cost him time going forward […]


Andrew Nembhard Will Not Play Tuesday Against Utah

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) will not play on Tuesday, as the team listed him as out due to lower back injury management. Nembhard played 32 minutes against the Rockets on Monday, finishing with seven points and eight assists in the team's four-point defeat. He has dished out at least eight assists in six […]


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 […]


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