Friday, July 15, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Prince Fielder |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Javier Baez |
| 3B | Jose Reyes |
| OF One | Mookie Betts |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Randal Grichuk |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 125.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,900 | 40.30 | 3.40 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,400 | 39.30 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,400 | 35.30 | 3.40 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $8,800 | 31.60 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,300 | 26.60 | 4.20 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | CIN | $7,200 | 27.10 | 3.80 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $5,900 | 21.90 | 3.70 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,000 | 29.70 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 10.70 | 5.10 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,600 | 10.30 | 4.00 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,100 | 10.00 | 3.20 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 10.70 | 5.10 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,600 | 10.30 | 4.00 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,300 | 8.10 | 3.50 |
| Christopher Herrmann | MIN | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 14.60 | 3.30 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,400 | 12.20 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.90 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.50 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,500 | 8.60 | 3.50 |
| Ji-Man Choi | SEA | $2,100 | 7.20 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 12.00 | 2.90 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 11.80 | 3.10 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 11.20 | 3.20 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $3,600 | 10.50 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.90 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.60 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.50 |
| Johnny Giavotella | LAA | $2,300 | 7.90 | 3.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.70 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.10 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.70 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 12.20 | 2.70 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.30 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.20 |
| Will Middlebrooks | SD | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.10 |
| Danny Worth | HOU | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,900 | 13.40 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.20 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Albert Almora | CHC | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | $2,000 | 8.50 | 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.