Monday, July 18, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jose Fernandez |
| P Two | Drew Smyly |
| C | Derek Norris |
| 1B | Jose Abreu |
| 2B | Brett Lawrie |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Steve Souza |
| OF Two | Matt Holliday |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 103.40 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,000 | 41.00 | 3.40 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,900 | 38.60 | 3.50 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $9,900 | 33.40 | 3.40 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,600 | 31.90 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Smyly | TB | $8,000 | 29.50 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,300 | 25.00 | 4.00 |
| Matt Boyd | TOR | $6,400 | 20.30 | 3.20 |
| Edinson Volquez | KC | $7,200 | 25.10 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $0 | ||
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.10 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.90 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,500 | 9.40 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $0 | ||
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.10 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,500 | 8.20 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.20 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,600 | 11.10 | 3.10 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $4,600 | 10.80 | 2.40 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.20 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.10 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,200 | 9.80 | 3.10 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $3,300 | 11.40 | 3.40 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.30 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 10.60 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $3,000 | 8.80 | 2.90 |
| Brett Lawrie | OAK | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.50 |
| Shawn O’Malley | SEA | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.70 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,900 | 10.70 | 2.80 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.70 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,100 | 6.00 | 2.90 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,100 | 7.30 | 3.50 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,100 | 7.00 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 13.30 | 2.90 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $4,300 | 13.10 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.10 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.70 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,500 | 8.70 | 2.50 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.10 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Souza | TB | $4,000 | 13.70 | 3.40 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.20 | 3.00 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,100 | 12.10 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reddick | OAK | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.80 |
| Avisail Garcia | CHW | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.30 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.50 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.70 |
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.