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September 23, 2011

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 9/23/11

by Michael Street

In the final week of the season, Michael looks at near-term and long-term return for his Value Picks.

September 22, 2011

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 9/22/11

by Mike Petriello

With one week left in the season, VP switches up the format to examine the best remaining two-start pitchers.

September 21, 2011

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 9/21/11

by Michael Jong

The resurgent Mike Aviles joins VP for the final week of the 2011 season.

September 20, 2011

Value Picks: Outfield for 9/20/11

by Rob McQuown

A Cardinal and a former Cardinal enter the VP arena this week having found themselves regular playing time.

September 16, 2011

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 9/16/11

by Michael Street

One slugger arrives as another departs Michael's Value Picks list, where third basemen, late-season call-ups, and keeper options abound

September 15, 2011

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 9/15/11

by Mike Petriello

Rookie phenom Drew Pomeranz joins Brett Myers and Jake Westbrook in their VP introductions this week.

September 14, 2011

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 9/14/11

by Michael Jong

VP welcomes Nick Hundley this week but says goodbye to three rookie middle infielders.

September 13, 2011

Value Picks: Outfielders for 9/13/11

by Rob McQuown

Nyjer Morgan and Alex Rios join the outfield VP ranks this week.

September 9, 2011

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 8/9/11

by Michael Street

After a strong week from most of his Value Picks, Michael makes a few tweaks and offers plenty of post-September-callup analysis in Playing Pepper.

September 8, 2011

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 8/8/11

by Mike Petriello

A couple of former top prospects and a current one join VP this week.

September 7, 2011

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 8/7/11

by Michael Jong

A pair of rookie middle infielders come off the DL and rejoin VP this week.

September 6, 2011

Value Picks: Outfield for 9/6/11

by Rob McQuown

Gerardo Parra and David Murphy join VP as the 2011 season begins to wind down.

September 2, 2011

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 9/2/11

by Michael Street

As the calendar turns to September, Michael digs deep for corner infield options that will help your fantasy team in the stretch run.

September 1, 2011

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 9/1/11

by Mike Petriello

Homer Bailey and Randy Wells join VP this week as Doug Fister and Javy Vazquez graduate.

August 31, 2011

Value Picks: Outfield for 8/31/11

by Rob McQuown

Extreme power and speed picks join a very exciting VP week for outfielders.

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 8/31/11

by Michael Jong

Mike examines some interesting speed options for owners in deeper leagues in this week's VP.

August 26, 2011

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 8/26/11

by Michael Street

Shifting to Friday, Michael makes up for the hiatus with several VP changes and a long turn at Playing Pepper, including a bunch of Brandons.

August 25, 2011

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 8/25/11

by Mike Petriello

Taking over the starting pitcher VP list, Mike brings Mike Minor and Javier Vazquez on board.

August 24, 2011

Value Picks: Outfield for 8/24/11

by Rob McQuown

The speedy Ben Revere and much-hyped Brandon Belt return to VP this week.

August 23, 2011

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 8/22/11

by Michael Jong

Back from a one-week hiatus, VP welcomes former top prospect Tyler Flowers to the party.