Sunday, July 17, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Clint Robinson |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 133.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,900 | 41.80 | 3.50 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $11,300 | 35.00 | 3.10 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,400 | 34.90 | 3.40 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,000 | 32.80 | 3.60 |
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 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $6,200 | 23.20 | 3.70 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,000 | 32.80 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 9.70 | 2.40 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.40 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,300 | 9.60 | 2.90 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,100 | 9.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.40 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,300 | 13.50 | 3.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 11.90 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,100 | 11.00 | 5.20 |
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.50 |
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.40 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 12.00 | 3.40 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.70 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.10 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.70 | 4.00 |
| Johnny Giavotella | LAA | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,400 | 12.30 | 2.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.10 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.10 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.10 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.80 |
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 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 12.10 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,600 | 12.20 | 4.70 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.10 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.00 |
| Danny Worth | HOU | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
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 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.10 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,000 | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,300 | 11.10 | 4.80 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $2,800 | 12.70 | 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.