Tuesday, July 5, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Miguel Sano |
| OF Two | Aaron Hicks |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 136.50 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,400 | 41.30 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,200 | 35.70 | 3.50 |
| David Price | DET | $10,000 | 35.40 | 3.50 |
| John Lackey | STL | $9,400 | 31.40 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $5,300 | 26.90 | 5.10 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | ATL | $6,200 | 25.00 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $5,800 | 23.10 | 4.00 |
| Sean Manaea | OAK | $6,300 | 24.70 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.40 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.10 | 3.10 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.40 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TEX | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.20 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 15.80 | 3.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,700 | 11.80 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Mark Reynolds | STL | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.20 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.10 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 15.80 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.70 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,500 | 11.20 | 2.50 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $4,000 | 10.80 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.40 |
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 11.30 | 2.70 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 10.90 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,000 | 10.40 | 5.20 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 10.90 | 4.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $2,900 | 13.20 | 4.50 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.80 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 11.40 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 10.30 | 4.90 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,400 | 11.40 | 4.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $2,900 | 13.20 | 4.50 |
| Will Middlebrooks | SD | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,600 | 13.00 | 3.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.00 | 3.40 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,100 | 12.10 | 3.90 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,300 | 12.00 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,400 | 11.90 | 4.90 |
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $2,500 | 11.90 | 4.80 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.80 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
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.