Saturday, July 9, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Jacob Realmuto |
| 1B | Jose Abreu |
| 2B | Thomas La Stella |
| SS | Adeiny Hechavarria |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Two | Marcell Ozuna |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 133.40 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,900 | 41.10 | 3.50 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,200 | 34.10 | 3.30 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,700 | 33.30 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Martinez | STL | $8,900 | 30.20 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Tropeano | LAA | $6,900 | 26.90 | 3.90 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,100 | 22.60 | 3.70 |
| Chase Anderson | ARZ | $6,000 | 21.50 | 3.60 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,900 | 41.10 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 13.00 | 4.60 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.70 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.40 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 13.00 | 4.60 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.50 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.20 |
| Yan Gomes | CLE | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.70 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.00 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.90 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,300 | 11.00 | 3.30 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,700 | 10.80 | 2.90 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.70 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 10.70 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,000 | 9.90 | 4.90 |
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.60 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.60 |
| Tyler Ladendorf | OAK | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.10 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,400 | 11.40 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.20 | 3.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,200 | 11.10 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.80 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.70 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.70 |
| Ruben Tejada | NYM | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Prado | MIA | $3,000 | 12.90 | 4.30 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,400 | 12.50 | 2.80 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,900 | 12.30 | 2.50 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,800 | 11.90 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.50 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $3,000 | 12.90 | 4.30 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,800 | 16.00 | 4.20 |
| Marcell Ozuna | MIA | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.50 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,900 | 12.70 | 2.60 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | $2,300 | 11.70 | 5.10 |
| Matt Kemp | SD | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.40 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.30 |
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.