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Zach Thompson

Zach Thompson

Zach has been part of the DraftKings team since 2017 and covers baseball, basketball, golf, football and any other sport that offers DFS fun. He has been playing fantasy sports since box scores were only available in the newspaper the following day. Even though he grew up almost 8,000 miles away in Guam, he is a diehard Boston sports fan but will take a fantasy value play wherever he can get it, even if it’s from the Yankees.

Latest articles from Zach Thompson

Fantasy Baseball Value Picks: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Bargain Plays for Monday 7/21/25

Fantasy Baseball Value Picks: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Bargain Plays for Monday 7/21/25

Major League Baseball returned from the All-Star break with some fun series over the weekend, and we get a whole new set of matchups to break down with all 30 teams back in action on Monday to start another big work week. The main MLB DFS slate includes the 10 games that start after 7:07 […]

July 21, 2025

When will Francisco Alvarez be back with the New York Mets?

When will Francisco Alvarez be back with the New York Mets?

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On Sunday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported that the Mets are recalling catcher Francisco Alvarez from Syracuse after he spent the past month in Triple-A. He’ll have his first chance to be in the lineup as the Mets host the Angels on Monday night. The Mets sent Alvarez to Triple-A after his […]

July 20, 2025

2025 The Open Championship Results: Final Leaderboard and Fantasy Golf Recap

2025 The Open Championship Results: Final Leaderboard and Fantasy Golf Recap

The No. 1 golfer in the Official World Golf Rankings was the overwhelming favorite coming to this year’s version of The Open Championship, but Scottie Scheffler ($14,200; 130 FPTS) stepped up and delivered a masterful performance to claim the win at Royal Portrush. Scheffler started the day with a comfortable three-shot lead and expanded it […]

July 20, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Starting Pitcher Prop Bets for Sunday 7/20/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Starting Pitcher Prop Bets for Sunday 7/20/25

After a pause for the All-Star break, Major League Baseball has plunged into the ceremonial second half with a huge weekend of fun matchups. After a busy early afternoon, there are three games that start around 4:00 p.m. ET, along with the Sunday Night Baseball matchup still on the board. From the eight probable pitchers […]

July 20, 2025

2025 The Open Championship Purse Breakdown, Payouts

2025 The Open Championship Purse Breakdown, Payouts

The final major championship of 2025 will be decided, as The Open Championship at Royal Portrush concludes on Sunday, July 20. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler starts the day with a commanding lead, but the course has held plenty of surprises and storyline shifts throughout the week. Will there be extra drama in store on […]

July 20, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Starting Pitcher Prop Bets for Saturday 7/19/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Starting Pitcher Prop Bets for Saturday 7/19/25

With Major League Baseball back at full speed after the All-Star break, 13 games are scheduled under the lights on Saturday night. From the 26 probable pitchers, DraftKings Sportsbook has plenty of starting pitcher prop bets to consider. After taking a look at the matchups, lines and odds available, my top starting pitcher prop bets […]

July 19, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Saturday 7/19/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Saturday 7/19/25

After taking most of the week off for the All-Star break, Major League Baseball is back with a jam-packed Saturday with all 30 teams on the field. After a few games throughout the afternoon, 12 games are scheduled for under the lights, starting at 6:00 p.m. ET or later. With so many good matchups on […]

July 19, 2025

Fantasy Baseball Picks Today: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Targets, Values for Saturday 7/19/25

Fantasy Baseball Picks Today: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Targets, Values for Saturday 7/19/25

Zach Thompson gives his top studs and value plays for tonight's MLB DFS fantasy baseball slate on DraftKings, which starts at 7:05 p.m. ET.

July 19, 2025

King of the Course Betting Splits: How Much Can DraftKings Sportsbook Bettors Win?

King of the Course Betting Splits: How Much Can DraftKings Sportsbook Bettors Win?

2025 PGA Championship Final Round Live Updates

July 19, 2025

Tracking the leader for DraftKings King of the Course: Live results from the 2025 Open Championship

Tracking the leader for DraftKings King of the Course: Live results from the 2025 Open Championship

2025 PGA Championship Final Round Live Updates

July 19, 2025

The Open Championship Results: Tracking the Leaderboard after the Second Round

The Open Championship Results: Tracking the Leaderboard after the Second Round

After the second round of The Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler ($14,200; 80.5 FPTS) has grabbed the lead heading into the weekend. He turned in the lowest round of the day with a 64 to climb to -10 for the tournament. Scheffler started the day with a birdie and posted four birdies and no bogeys on […]

July 18, 2025