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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

Daulton Varsho injury update: Will start the season on the injured list

Daulton Varsho injury update: Will start the season on the injured list

MLB•MLB

As expected, Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) will not be ready to start the season after surgery to deal with his rotator cuff injury suffered last September. Blue Jays have told Davis Schneider and Tyler Heineman they’ve made the team, said John Schneider. Daulton Varsho will also start the season on the IL. — […]

March 22, 2025

2025 NL MVP Award Best Bets and Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook

2025 NL MVP Award Best Bets and Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook

The regular season hasn’t even gotten underway for most teams in the MLB, so the NL MVP hasn’t been given out yet. I just double-checked to be sure. While there is a clear-cut favorite who seems almost a lock, there are still some other options to consider in this year’s NL MVP Award Best Bets. […]

March 21, 2025

Yu Darvish injury update: Will start the season on the injured list

Yu Darvish injury update: Will start the season on the injured list

MLB•MLB

The Padres will not have Yu Darvish (elbow inflammation) in their rotation at the start of the season, according to the latest information from manager Mike Schildt. Darvish’s injury is discomfort in his right elbow, which he first experienced after his four-inning appearance on March 13. Yu Darvish (elbow inflammation) will miss the start of […]

March 21, 2025

2025 AL MVP Award Best Bets and Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook

2025 AL MVP Award Best Bets and Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook

With the Tokyo Series in the books and Opening Day less than a week away, let’s take a look at the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook for the AL MVP race. It’s always fun to track the odds for the award as they shift throughout the year and track the race for the award, which […]

March 21, 2025

NBA DFS Value Pick: Start Yves Missi with Zion Williamson out 3/21/25

NBA DFS Value Pick: Start Yves Missi with Zion Williamson out 3/21/25

The Pelicans are finishing a set of back-to-back games in Minnesota against the Timberwolves on Friday night. They won on Wednesday, 119-115 behind a big game from Zion Williamson. New Orleans, however, ruled him out for Friday’s game due to injury: a lower back contusion. Without Zion, CJ McCollum ($7,100) will have to carry more […]

March 21, 2025

Which MLB teams have named their Opening Day starting pitcher?

Which MLB teams have named their Opening Day starting pitcher?

MLB•MLB

After a great start to the regular season with the Tokyo Series, Major League Baseball gets the bulk of the season underway on Thursday, March 27. Throughout the day, 28 of the 30 MLB teams are scheduled to be in action, with only the Rockies and Rays not playing Thursday. They’ll begin their season Friday […]

March 19, 2025

Golf Best Bets: Top 3-Ball Picks for the Valspar Championship

Golf Best Bets: Top 3-Ball Picks for the Valspar Championship

After a great week at TPC Sawgrass, the PGA TOUR finishes the four-week stay in Florida with a stop at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort for this year’s Valspar Championship. It’s another week with a strong field on a tough course, and there are some fun names to consider on the board in this […]

March 19, 2025

Fantasy Golf Picks: Best Cash Game Plays for the Valspar Championship

Fantasy Golf Picks: Best Cash Game Plays for the Valspar Championship

The PGA TOUR makes another stop in Florida at another difficult course this week for the Valspar Championship at the Copperhead Course at the Innisibrook Resort. After navigating the Bear Trap, Bay Hill, and TPC Sawgrass the last few weeks, the pros will tangle with “The Snake Pit,” which usually turns out to be one […]

March 19, 2025

Top fantasy golf targets and pivot plays for the Valspar Championship

Top fantasy golf targets and pivot plays for the Valspar Championship

The PGA TOUR wraps up the Florida Swing this week with a stop at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort. The Valspar Championship usually brings a great week of golf and plenty of drama as players try to navigate the difficult course and avoid being bitten by “The Snake Pit.” In the jam-packed, full-field event […]

March 19, 2025