Saturday, July 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Yu Darvish |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Eduardo Nunez |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Colby Rasmus |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.20 |
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 |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | $8,700 | 28.90 | 3.30 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $8,400 | 28.40 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,800 | 26.40 | 3.90 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $6,300 | 23.10 | 3.70 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $6,100 | 22.40 | 3.70 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $9,100 | 32.90 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.20 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | $3,200 | 9.90 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.50 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.30 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.20 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.40 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.70 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.20 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.00 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.90 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.00 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.60 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,100 | 8.10 | 3.90 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.80 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 12.80 | 5.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 12.10 | 2.60 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 11.00 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.00 | 2.90 |
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 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.70 |
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 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,300 | 10.40 | 4.50 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.50 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $2,500 | 10.80 | 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.