Sunday, July 10, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Mike Leake |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jean Segura |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Yasmany Tomas |
| OF Two | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 103.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,400 | 40.50 | 3.50 |
| David Price | DET | $10,200 | 36.00 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,300 | 34.10 | 3.30 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $9,100 | 30.20 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | CIN | $6,500 | 26.50 | 4.10 |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | $8,300 | 27.60 | 3.30 |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | $5,000 | 20.30 | 4.10 |
| Jon Niese | NYM | $6,600 | 21.70 | 3.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,600 | 11.50 | 4.40 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.80 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,000 | 10.40 | 3.50 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.20 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.80 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.70 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 7.20 | 3.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 14.60 | 3.60 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,900 | 13.70 | 3.50 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 14.60 | 3.60 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Matt Adams | STL | $3,200 | 9.10 | 2.90 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,300 | 12.30 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,600 | 11.20 | 3.10 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.80 |
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | $3,600 | 10.50 | 2.90 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,100 | 10.60 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.10 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $3,200 | 9.40 | 2.90 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,300 | 8.20 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.10 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,500 | 10.60 | 3.00 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,100 | 10.20 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.50 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.60 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.50 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,000 | 13.70 | 2.70 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 13.30 | 3.30 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.40 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Prado | MIA | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.20 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,300 | 7.70 | 3.30 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 10.30 | 4.50 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,800 | 14.10 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,500 | 13.40 | 3.00 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,600 | 12.50 | 2.70 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $2,400 | 10.90 | 4.50 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,100 | 10.80 | 5.10 |
| Alejandro De Aza | BAL | $2,300 | 7.90 | 3.40 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.90 |
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.