Monday, July 4, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Matt Harvey |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Robinson Cano |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Yunel Escobar |
| OF One | Jason Heyward |
| OF Two | Ryan Raburn |
| OF Three | Alex Gordon |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.90 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $12,000 | 44.80 | 3.70 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,600 | 34.00 | 3.20 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $8,400 | 32.50 | 3.90 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $9,200 | 29.80 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $7,100 | 25.90 | 3.60 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $8,400 | 32.50 | 3.90 |
| Jake Peavy | SF | $6,900 | 24.70 | 3.60 |
| Joel De La Cruz | ATL | $5,600 | 20.50 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 12.00 | 3.50 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,700 | 11.50 | 3.10 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.70 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.60 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 12.00 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 14.90 | 3.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,400 | 13.50 | 4.00 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,800 | 11.80 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Green | LAA | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,300 | 10.00 | 3.00 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,500 | 14.00 | 5.60 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,700 | 10.80 | 2.90 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,500 | 14.00 | 5.60 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,000 | 9.70 | 4.90 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,000 | 9.50 | 3.20 |
| Emilio Bonifacio | CHW | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,300 | 11.10 | 2.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 10.70 | 3.10 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,100 | 10.30 | 2.50 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 10.40 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.40 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.20 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,500 | 7.40 | 3.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 14.40 | 3.50 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,600 | 11.30 | 3.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 11.40 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Tejada | NYM | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $3,300 | 8.90 | 2.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,000 | 13.70 | 3.40 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,300 | 13.60 | 3.20 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.50 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.70 |
| Shane Robinson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.80 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,300 | 10.30 | 4.50 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.40 |
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.