Sunday, July 17, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Odorizzi |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Matt Kemp |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Nomar Mazara |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 107.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,900 | 41.80 | 3.50 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,400 | 34.90 | 3.40 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $11,300 | 35.00 | 3.10 |
| David Price | DET | $10,200 | 32.20 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $7,800 | 30.80 | 4.00 |
| Zach Davies | MIL | $7,000 | 25.60 | 3.70 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $8,900 | 27.20 | 3.10 |
| Yordano Ventura | KC | $7,700 | 22.30 | 2.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 9.70 | 2.40 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,300 | 9.60 | 2.90 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 9.50 | 3.30 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,900 | 9.30 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Gomes | CLE | $2,400 | 8.10 | 3.40 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,300 | 8.50 | 3.70 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,300 | 13.50 | 3.10 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.20 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,600 | 11.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,100 | 11.00 | 5.20 |
| John Jaso | TB | $3,100 | 10.40 | 3.40 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.30 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 12.00 | 3.40 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.10 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Johnny Giavotella | LAA | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.50 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,600 | 7.60 | 2.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,400 | 12.30 | 2.80 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.30 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,100 | 10.70 | 3.40 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 7.70 | 3.50 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,100 | 10.70 | 3.40 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,400 | 7.30 | 3.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 13.80 | 2.90 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,500 | 12.70 | 2.80 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,600 | 12.20 | 4.70 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.20 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.00 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $3,400 | 8.80 | 2.60 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,600 | 8.30 | 3.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 13.90 | 3.40 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.80 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.30 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,000 | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| Matt Kemp | SD | $2,600 | 10.30 | 4.00 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.00 |
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.80 | 2.70 |
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.