Saturday, July 2, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Scott Kazmir |
| C | Erik Kratz |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $48,400 |
| Expected Points | 104.50 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,200 | 42.90 | 3.80 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,500 | 37.80 | 3.30 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,000 | 38.20 | 3.20 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $9,900 | 32.60 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $5,900 | 24.50 | 4.20 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,500 | 25.90 | 4.00 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,900 | 24.30 | 3.50 |
| Scott Kazmir | OAK | $8,500 | 28.30 | 3.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 11.50 | 2.60 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,300 | 10.40 | 3.20 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.10 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,100 | 9.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.60 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.10 |
| Erik Kratz | KC | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,700 | 13.50 | 3.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.00 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.70 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,800 | 11.30 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,400 | 10.50 | 3.10 |
| Grant Green | LAA | $0 | ||
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,800 | 11.30 | 3.00 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,300 | 10.80 | 3.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,800 | 11.20 | 3.00 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.20 | 3.00 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,700 | 10.60 | 2.90 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,000 | 10.20 | 3.40 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 7.60 | 2.70 |
| Sean Rodriguez | PIT | $3,000 | 9.60 | 3.20 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 11.20 | 3.40 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.60 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,200 | 10.40 | 2.50 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.20 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,900 | 8.70 | 3.00 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 7.70 | 3.50 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,100 | 12.80 | 3.10 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 12.00 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,900 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,500 | 9.90 | 4.00 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.90 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $3,000 | 8.50 | 2.80 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,200 | 13.90 | 3.30 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,600 | 13.40 | 2.90 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.80 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.80 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.80 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.00 |
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.