Saturday, July 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Adam Wainwright |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Derek Dietrich |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 104.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $9,100 | 32.90 | 3.60 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $8,700 | 31.70 | 3.60 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $8,400 | 28.40 | 3.40 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $9,200 | 28.20 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Verrett | TEX | $6,900 | 22.90 | 3.30 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $8,700 | 31.70 | 3.60 |
| Sonny Gray | OAK | $7,700 | 25.20 | 3.30 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $6,300 | 23.10 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.20 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Yan Gomes | CLE | $2,500 | 8.10 | 3.20 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.50 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,600 | 9.40 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,600 | 13.50 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,500 | 12.90 | 3.70 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.90 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.50 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,500 | 12.90 | 3.70 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.70 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.40 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.20 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,400 | 10.90 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,400 | 7.50 | 3.10 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.90 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.60 | 3.00 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,100 | 10.60 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.80 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,100 | 8.10 | 3.90 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 12.80 | 5.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 12.10 | 2.60 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 12.80 | 5.80 |
| Will Middlebrooks | SD | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.50 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,400 | 7.90 | 3.30 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,200 | 10.60 | 3.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,400 | 13.90 | 3.20 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,600 | 13.00 | 3.60 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.50 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,300 | 12.20 | 5.30 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.80 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.80 |
| Nolan Reimold | BAL | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
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.