Welcome to another meaningless fantasy awards column, one where nothing is gained other than the satisfaction of seeing your players listed. This is the National League’s midseason fantasy all-star team, where production is great, but even better when it’s relative to low expectation.
 
Of course, seasons never unfold how preseason fantasy drafts dictate they should. Superstars slump and get injured; uknowns take the fantasy world by storm and lift teams to championships. Sometimes it’s blind luck that leads you to the best overachievers, and sometimes knowledge is the difference. Read more »

As the All-Star break draws near and teams lick their wounds, many infamous second half performers have begun to heat up. Joining the usual suspects on this week’s list of free agents available in over half of fantasy league’s are several players who have heated up enough to earn everyday jobs - and melt their anonymity.

Jerry Hairston and Fred Lewis have sparked stagnant lineups from the leadoff spot, while Cody Ross and newcomer Alexi Casilla are developing pieces in the Marlins’ and Twins’ playoff puzzles.   Read more »