Fantasy Beat

Fantasy Beat: Value Picks at Catcher, Second Base, and Shortstop

The battle for the keystone in New York, a second baseman looking for redemption at high altitude, and a catcher finally gets his chance to shine.

Auction keeper advice from Jason, with a little help from an ancient Chinese strategist.

A look at two potential platoon situations in Cleveland and Oakland, and the likely fate of a promising prospect.

A look at the candidates to replace Adam Wainwright in St. Louis, and Aaron Heilman finally gets his wish to attempt starting.

Edwin Encarnacion is dismissed by many, but one of our fantasy experts tells you why you should all be fans.

Mike looks at certain relievers who have been under or overvalued at drafts thus far.

A rookie outfielder in Philly and two others from the NL Central that may be blocked.

The Japanese import is in Minnesota, and Craig details what you should expect from him in 2011.

A look at valuing non-closer relievers on draft day, using Jason's matrix for relief pitchers.

Backstops in Cincy, Philly and St. Louis, along with the Pirates' second baseman of the future.

Position battles in Texas, St. Louis and Cleveland highlight this week's batch of picks.

There are various ways to utilize prospects in Scoresheet; which method fits your current team best?

Jason shares his favorite strategies for selecting successful closers for your fantasy team.

A look at some of the unluckiest starters around in 2010, and whether you should expect different results in 2011.

Rob uses the recent direction of the BP Kings Scoresheet draft to discuss the value of outfielders and platoons.

Mike looks at some of the closers he wondered about in his rankings from earlier in the week.