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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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Luis Gil Throwing Live Batting Practice on Thursday

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil will throw live batting practice as he looks to get ready for a full 2026 season. Gil will face Aaron Judge, Amed Rosario, and Paul Goldschmidt out of the gate. The 2024 American League Rookie of the Year got a late start to 2025, making his season debut in […]


Coby Mayo Headed Back to the Hot Corner?

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/third baseman Coby Mayo was the subject of plenty of trade rumors this offseason after the O's signed Pete Alonso to play 1B on a five-year deal. Mayo has been an elite power prospect for the last few seasons, but he hasn't really established himself in the majors yet. He played 85 […]


Grant Holmes has No Restrictions, Could Claim Rotation Role

Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (elbow) was diagnosed with a partially torn UCL last season and shut down at the end of July. He opted not to undergo surgery, instead resting and rehabbing, and now he wonders if it was a pre-existing condition, based on his quick recovery so quickly. The 29-year-old righty has no […]


DJ Herz Place on 60-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals starting pitcher DJ Herz (elbow) will continue to rehab from his Tommy John surgery to start the season and won't be available until mid-season at the earliest. He underwent the procedure last April, so he could return at some point this season, depending on how the recovery goes. The young lefty showed some […]


Julian Merryweather Joining Twins on Minor-League Deal

Free-agent relief pitcher Julian Merryweather is joining the Twins bullpen mix by signing a minor-league deal with an invite to camp. The 34-year-old righty has pitched for the Blue Jays and Cubs over the last six seasons, with his best year coming in 2023, when he went 5-1 with a 3.38 ERA and 3.52 FIP […]


Norman Powell Will Not Play Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) was listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Powell will be missing his second straight game with this back issue after missing three games a couple of weeks ago due to a hand injury. Powell has been excellent when available for the Heat this season, averaging 23.0 […]


Jalen Smith Unlikely to Play Wednesday Against the Celtics

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) was listed as doubtful for his team's matchup in Boston on Wednesday, meaning he's likely to miss his third straight game and his fifth game in Chicago's last seven. Smith has been puttin gup bit numbers, averaging 13.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 25.9 minutes per game over his last […]


Luka Doncic Out Tuesday Against the Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday night, when his team hosts the Spurs. Doncic is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, according to what coach JJ Redick said last Saturday. The star guard is averaging 32.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.6 assists in 35 minutes per […]


Ivica Zubac Out for "A While"

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) will not make his Pacers' debut in either game of the team's back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to coach Rick Carlisle. Carlisle said that Zubac will be out through the break and added, "I don't think he's going to play for a while. He's got a lingering ankle […]


Josh Giddey Doubtful Again on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) is unlikely to return to the Bulls before the All-Star break, since he was listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Giddey and Tre Jones (hamstring) are both doubtful for the team's last game before the break, leaving new Bulls Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton, and […]


Dalen Terry Will Sign Two-Way Contract With Sixers

Free-agent guard/forward Dalen Terry will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way contract and could be active for up to 18 of the final 29 games of the season. Terry was traded from the Bulls to the Knicks for Guerschon Yabusele and then to the Pelicans for Jose Alvarado. New Orleans waived Terry, who will […]


Lance McCullers Jr., Spencer Arrighetti the Favorites to Begin Season in Rotation?

Houston Astros starting pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Spencer Arrighetti have the inside track on claiming starting rotation spots to open the season, but it's expected to be a top spring training battle to watch. The Astros are going with a six-man rotation to accommodate Tatsuya Imai's arrival from Japan and a busy early-season schedule. Hunter […]


Sean Murphy Will Start Running on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hip) is still without a timeline for his return, but he is progressing through his recovery and will start running at the Braves' spring training workouts on Tuesday. Murphy suffered a labrum tear in his hip that ended his 2025 season in early September after he hit just .199 with […]


Jonah Heim Signs Minor-League Contract With Braves

Free-agent catcher Jonah Heim has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Atlanta Braves, and he could begin the year as the team's backup behind Drake Baldwin since Sean Murphy (hip) is not expected to be ready for Opening Day. The 30-year-old switch-hitting catcher spent the first six seasons of his MLB career in the […]


Konnor Pilkington Joins Tigers on Minor-League Deal

Free-agent pitcher Konnor Pilkington has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers that includes an invitation to spring training. Pilkington came up with Cleveland in 2022 and 2023, and he made 11 starts in 2022, posting a 3.88 ERA and 4.49 FIP across 58 innings in 15 games. He spent 2025 in the […]


Nick Senzel Agrees to a Minor-League Deal with the Dodgers

Free agent outfielder Nick Senzel re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will be a non-roster invitee to Major League spring training for the two-time World Series champions. Senzel was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft but hasn't been able to get regular playing time in the majors. He has played […]


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PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (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 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am! 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 […]

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Today's NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineups, Values, Stacks (Monday, 2/9/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA starts the short week before the All-Star break with a big 10-game schedule. Both DraftKings and FanDuel use the first seven of those games on their main DFS fantasy basketball slate, leaving the three 10:00 p.m. ET games on a later slate. The main action starts at 7:00 p.m. ET, […]


Ja Morant Will Stay with the Grizzlies After No Team Made a Serious Offer

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (elbow) was not traded at the NBA Trade Deadline and will finish out this season in Memphis. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, multiple teams did have interest based onMorant's talent, but none were willing to make a serious offer. Morant has elite talent when he's healthy and not dealing with […]


Cam Thomas Will Be Waived by the Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will be waived after not being traded before Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Thomas was the Nets' first-round pick in 2021 and has played five seasons in Brooklyn, but he'll now become a free agent. He's a score-first guard who has shown a high ceiling when […]


Miles McBride Will Miss Extended Time

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (abdominal) will undergo surgery on Friday on a core muscle injury, commonly referred to as a sports hernia, and he could be sidelined until the playoffs, according to reports from Fred Katz and James L. Edwards III. McBride was averaging 28 minutes per game this season for New York, […]


Jose Alvarado Traded to the Knicks

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading guard Jose Alvarado to the New York Knicks in exchange for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks, and cash. The Knicks will get a defense-oriented backup point guard that will give their second unit great energy, especially with the news that Miles McBride will undergo surgery for a sports hernia […]


Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Likely Stay With Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo was the biggest name on the market this year at the NBA Trade Deadline, but it looks like the perennial All-Star will stay in Milwaukee for the rest of the season. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo through the […]


Peyton Watson Will Have an MRI, Could Miss Significant Time

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) was forced to leave Wednesday's game after injuring his hamstring, and the breakout star could miss significant time, depending on the results of an MRI. Watson averaged 21.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 36.1 minutes per game in his 18 games since the start of 2026, and he […]


Cooper Flagg - Fantasy Basketball Rankings, NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Today's NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineups, Values, Stacks (Thursday, 2/5/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After the NBA trade deadline officially passes on Thursday afternoon, the NBA has six games on the main DFS fantasy basketball slate as the dust starts to settle from all the moves and teams get ready for their final push to the end of the season. In total, there are eight games […]


Zac Gallen Targeted by the Orioles?

Free-agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen is one of the few impact starting pitchers left on the market after Framber Valdez signed with the Tigers on Wednesday, and that fact could lead to more focus on Gallen from the Orioles, who were considered one of the main teams in the mix for Valdez. Like Valdez, Gallen […]


Brice Turang Brings Big Upside at a Thin Position

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang is a perfect example of a post-hype breakthrough. He was considered a top prospect early in his career but took longer than some other players to develop. He had a breakthrough last season, though, hitting .288 with 18 homers, 24 stolen bases, and a .346 wOBA. His blend of […]


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 […]


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Has One Flaw to Overcome at Valero Texas Open to be a Must-Play
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Aaron Rodgers

Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers Touch Base
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Mechanical Tweaks are Focused on his Footwork
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Will Not Play Monday
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Returns to Action Monday
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Seeking to Play into the Weekend in San Antonio
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Attempting to String Better Rounds Together at San Antonio
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Still Having Rough Time Contending at Events
Max Homa

Looks to Get Back on Track at Valero Texas Open
Chase Elliott

Takes Advantage of Pit Strategies for Second Career Martinsville Win
Denny Hamlin

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Joey Logano

Bounces Back with Third-Place Finish at Martinsville
Ty Gibbs

Gains his Fourth Top-Five Finish of the Season at Martinsville
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Scores Another Top-Five Finish at Martinsville
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Extends His Winning Streak
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Loses Fourth Consecutive Fight
Maycee Barber

Suffers Her First Knockout Loss
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Scores Highlight-Reel Knockout
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Retires After UFC Seattle Loss
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Victorious In His Retirement Fight
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Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss
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Could Have Another Top-10 Performance At Martinsville
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Is A Threat to Win Again at Martinsville
Chase Elliott

is A Solid DFS Option for Martinsville Lineups
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Jacob deGrom

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Is A Solid DFS Option for Martinsville Lineups
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