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June 21, 2012

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 6/21/12

by Paul Sporer

Felipe Paulino, Michael Fiers, Justin Masterson, and Doug Fister find themselves amidst VPs this week

June 20, 2012

Value Picks: Relievers for 6/20/12

by Dan Mennella

Glen Perkins and Greg Holland make their VP bid this week.

June 19, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 6/18/12

by Michael Street

With solid replacement options dwindling, most of Michael’s Value Picks stick around, but several are in their final weeks on the list.

June 18, 2012

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 6/18/12

by Josh Shepardson

Mesoraco and Escobar make the VP cut this week.

June 14, 2012

Value Picks: Starting Pitching for 6/14/12

by Paul Sporer

Paul looks at rotation-based Value Picks following a great night for pitching.

June 13, 2012

Value Picks: Relievers for 6/13/12

by Dan Mennella

Ryan Cook and Matt Belisle are highlighted as potential fantasy helpers in this week's VP

June 12, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 6/12/12

by Michael Street

Michael sweeps four VPs off the list while bringing in two Rockies and two hot-hitting first base call-ups.

June 11, 2012

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 6/11/12

by Josh Shepardson

Plouffe, Barajas, and Drew join the VP ranks this week.

June 7, 2012

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 6/7/12

by Paul Sporer

Hughes, Hutchison, and Leake bring the VP jelly to BP this week.

June 6, 2012

Value Picks: Relievers for 6/6/12

by Dan Mennella

Tom Wilhelmsen, Joaquin Benoit, and Craig Stammen join the VP list this week.

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 6/6/12

by Michael Street

Godzilla and Lonnie Chisenhall join this week’s Value Picks list, while Michael waves bye-bye to a hot Smoak and a cold Barton.

June 4, 2012

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 6/4/12

by Josh Shepardson

Josh Shepardson joins the BP Fantasy crew to examine up-the-middle fantasy options

May 31, 2012

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 5/31/12

by Paul Sporer

Homer Bailey and Dillon Gee get the Sporer-style VP treatment this week.

May 30, 2012

Value Picks: Relief Pitchers for 5/30/12

by Dan Mennella

A number of closers graduate, and Dan digs deep for replacements in this week's VP.

May 29, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 5/29/12

by Michael Street

As the fires from countless Memorial Day barbecues cool off, Michael looks at who’s hot this week among corner infielders.

May 24, 2012

Value Picks: Starting Pitching for 5/24/12

by Paul Sporer

A.J. Burnett, Jake Arrieta, and Alex Cobb for the crux of this week's VP rotation

May 23, 2012

Value Picks: Relievers for 5/23/12

by Dan Mennella

Carlos Marmol could be on the rebound and Tyler Clippard may finally see some saves in this week's VP

May 22, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 5/22/12

by Michael Street

This season’s most significant corner infield call-up makes this week’s Value Picks list, along with an old, dependable, and much-maligned first baseman.

May 18, 2012

Value Picks: Outfielders for 5/18/12

by Rob McQuown

Speedsters are the theme of this week's outfield VP with Revere and Brantley joining the crew.

May 17, 2012

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 5/17/12

by Paul Sporer

Friedrich and Milone headline this week's VP list