This week's collection of free agent talent is a much improved over the usual bunch of jetsam. This is jetsam worth bidding upon. Upon worth bidding. Bidding worth—oh, you get the idea.

In the AL, Garrett Richards and Jake Arrieta were sent to the minors after rough starts. And in the NL, Ryan Howard was activated from the DL.

Call-ups for July 7, 2012: Ciriaco, Anderson, and Hurley.

(*) Five BHQ analysts talk about the big stories of the fantasy year so far, and pick their fantasy MVPs, Cys, RoYs and more. Runs 55:30

Both Dustin Pedroia and Dee Gordon will be sidelined by thumb injuries. Plus Chris Tillman, Jonny Venters and more ...

It seems like every year, when we look back at the first half, we think: "Wow, what a strange season it's been." This year is no different.

Targeting multiposition players, avoiding injuries, and finding value for your dollar yield success in Strat-O-Matic Online. Here are positional player targets to help you win this format.

The last full week of NL games before the All-Star break will feature eight three-game series.

Carlos Lee finally agreed to be traded, creating ripple effects in his significant wake. Also, Brian Roberts back on the DL, along with Andrew Cashner, Haren's struggles, and more...

We may be halfway through 2012. But with the exception of his uniform colors and home ballpark, it seems very much like 2009 to Aaron Hill (2B, ARI). The veteran infielder is having a resurgent season, combining power with a .300 average and flashing some speed.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY: The Yankees and Red Sox meet in a four-game series to highlight the final weekend of the season's first half.