Wednesday, July 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Johnny Cueto |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Mark Teixeira |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jason Heyward |
| OF Two | Steve Souza |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 125.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $10,800 | 35.50 | 3.30 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,300 | 33.80 | 3.30 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,800 | 30.30 | 3.40 |
| Steven Wright | BOS | $9,200 | 29.80 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Warren | NYY | $6,800 | 28.80 | 4.20 |
| Shelby Miller | ATL | $6,900 | 27.30 | 4.00 |
| Colin Rea | SD | $5,800 | 22.00 | 3.80 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,100 | 26.10 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,800 | 11.50 | 3.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.50 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.20 |
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | ATL | $2,100 | 8.30 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,400 | 13.30 | 3.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,500 | 13.00 | 2.90 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,600 | 12.70 | 2.80 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,500 | 12.30 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 10.70 | 4.90 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,400 | 13.30 | 3.90 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.40 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,300 | 11.00 | 3.30 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,500 | 10.70 | 3.10 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.40 |
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.30 |
| Tyler Ladendorf | OAK | $2,100 | 8.20 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 11.00 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 10.70 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Green | LAA | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.40 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Ruben Tejada | NYM | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 12.30 | 2.90 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,400 | 10.90 | 3.20 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 10.30 | 4.90 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.10 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,400 | 9.50 | 4.00 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,200 | 8.70 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,500 | 14.40 | 3.20 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 13.50 | 3.30 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.80 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,500 | 12.00 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
| Cody Asche | PHI | $2,400 | 10.50 | 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.