Saturday, July 2, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Chris Sale |
| C | Juan Centeno |
| 1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Jose Peraza |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 131.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,200 | 42.90 | 3.80 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,000 | 38.20 | 3.20 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,500 | 37.80 | 3.30 |
| 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 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $5,700 | 23.30 | 4.10 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,500 | 25.90 | 4.00 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,200 | 42.90 | 3.80 |
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 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,100 | 9.60 | 3.10 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | $3,700 | 9.50 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.10 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TEX | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.80 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,700 | 13.50 | 3.70 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.70 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,500 | 9.20 | 3.70 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 11.20 | 3.40 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,900 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,200 | 10.40 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.40 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 7.70 | 3.50 |
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 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 10.80 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,500 | 9.90 | 4.00 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.60 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.40 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $3,100 | 10.20 | 3.30 |
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 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.30 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
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.