Saturday, July 23, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Tucker Barnhart |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Byron Buxton |
| OF Two | Yasmany Tomas |
| OF Three | Adam Jones |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 103.83 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,800 | 44.21 | 3.75 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,900 | 40.99 | 3.76 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,100 | 37.42 | 3.09 |
| David Price | DET | $10,100 | 34.58 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wisler | SD | $6,700 | 22.40 | 3.34 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $7,700 | 27.20 | 3.53 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,300 | 25.17 | 4.00 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,200 | 26.17 | 3.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.47 | 3.08 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $3,100 | 9.03 | 2.91 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,200 | 8.75 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,600 | 8.09 | 3.11 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,500 | 7.81 | 3.12 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $2,200 | 7.48 | 3.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 14.32 | 3.25 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 11.64 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,100 | 10.78 | 3.48 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $3,400 | 11.20 | 3.29 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
| Steve Pearce | BAL | $3,400 | 9.78 | 2.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 11.97 | 3.07 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 11.63 | 3.32 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.32 | 3.06 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | PIT | $2,400 | 7.02 | 2.92 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,700 | 8.66 | 3.21 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,300 | 7.03 | 3.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,400 | 11.24 | 3.31 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $3,100 | 7.84 | 2.53 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,500 | 6.94 | 2.78 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.70 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,100 | 7.32 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,700 | 12.79 | 2.72 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 12.69 | 2.82 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $2,700 | 11.88 | 4.40 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,100 | 9.92 | 3.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 13.78 | 3.45 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,200 | 12.57 | 2.99 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 12.20 | 6.10 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,500 | 11.97 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 12.20 | 6.10 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,500 | 8.34 | 3.34 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
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.