Sunday, July 10, 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 | Jacob Realmuto |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Devon Travis |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Adonis Garcia |
| OF One | Yasmany Tomas |
| OF Two | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 132.60 |
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 |
| Sean Manaea | OAK | $6,100 | 25.00 | 4.10 |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | $5,000 | 20.30 | 4.10 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | ATL | $6,100 | 22.60 | 3.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,600 | 11.50 | 4.40 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.30 |
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.20 |
| Geovany Soto | CHW | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.00 |
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.80 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,600 | 11.20 | 3.10 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.40 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.20 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.10 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.80 |
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 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,500 | 10.40 | 3.00 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.90 | 4.00 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.00 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
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 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,000 | 12.10 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 10.30 | 4.50 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.20 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
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 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,800 | 12.60 | 2.60 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,100 | 10.80 | 5.10 |
| Scott Van Slyke | LAD | $2,100 | 10.60 | 5.10 |
| Eddie Rosario | MIN | $2,000 | 9.90 | 5.00 |
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $2,400 | 10.90 | 4.50 |
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.