Tuesday, July 19, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Anthony Recker |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Gordon Beckham |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Adonis Garcia |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Jeff Francoeur |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 142.60 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,600 | 36.70 | 3.50 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,100 | 34.50 | 3.40 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,300 | 30.80 | 3.00 |
| Carlos Martinez | STL | $9,400 | 29.90 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flynn | KC | $4,200 | 22.00 | 5.20 |
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $5,300 | 24.20 | 4.60 |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | $4,900 | 22.20 | 4.50 |
| Blake Snell | TB | $6,200 | 23.80 | 3.80 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,100 | 13.30 | 6.40 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,300 | 10.30 | 3.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.30 | 2.60 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 9.90 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,100 | 13.30 | 6.40 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 9.90 | 5.00 |
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.80 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,900 | 15.40 | 3.90 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 13.50 | 3.50 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.60 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 12.90 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,900 | 15.40 | 3.90 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 11.90 | 2.60 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,200 | 11.40 | 2.70 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Phillips | CIN | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.40 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,000 | 7.90 | 4.00 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.80 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.40 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,500 | 12.00 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.10 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 10.40 | 5.20 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 16.10 | 5.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 13.70 | 3.10 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,400 | 12.70 | 2.40 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 16.10 | 5.70 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.20 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.60 |
| Jeff Francoeur | PHI | $2,600 | 13.10 | 5.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Francoeur | PHI | $2,600 | 13.10 | 5.00 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,000 | 9.90 | 4.90 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.80 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,700 | 12.70 | 4.70 |
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.