Friday, July 1, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Michael Fulmer |
| C | Josh Phegley |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Derek Dietrich |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Ryan Braun |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 127.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $10,700 | 34.20 | 3.20 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,000 | 32.10 | 3.20 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,600 | 32.10 | 3.70 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,400 | 31.70 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ervin Santana | MIN | $6,200 | 24.90 | 4.00 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,000 | 27.60 | 3.90 |
| Colin Rea | SD | $5,500 | 21.50 | 3.90 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,400 | 31.70 | 3.80 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,900 | 10.60 | 3.60 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,400 | 10.40 | 3.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 10.30 | 2.40 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.40 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 13.50 | 3.50 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.10 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,400 | 10.20 | 4.30 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.90 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.90 |
| Byung-ho Park | MIN | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.80 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.60 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,400 | 11.50 | 2.60 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,800 | 11.20 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.00 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.80 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | PHI | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.60 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,400 | 11.50 | 2.60 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,400 | 10.30 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,300 | 10.30 | 4.50 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.80 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 12.50 | 2.80 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.20 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.20 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,600 | 12.10 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,600 | 12.10 | 4.60 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.10 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,300 | 13.90 | 3.20 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,600 | 13.40 | 2.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.30 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,500 | 12.50 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.40 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.40 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.30 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.