Saturday, July 23, 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 | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Brandon Belt |
| 2B | Robinson Cano |
| SS | Eduardo Nunez |
| 3B | Jacob Lamb |
| OF One | Preston Tucker |
| OF Two | Miguel Sano |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 135.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,300 | 25.17 | 4.00 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,900 | 40.99 | 3.76 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,800 | 44.21 | 3.75 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $7,600 | 27.35 | 3.60 |
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 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TEX | $2,800 | 8.78 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.12 | 3.56 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,000 | 6.82 | 3.41 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.25 |
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $2,600 | 10.01 | 3.85 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,000 | 10.46 | 3.49 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 11.63 | 3.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,400 | 11.24 | 3.31 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
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 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,500 | 9.18 | 3.67 |
| Jacob Lamb | ARZ | $3,100 | 11.34 | 3.66 |
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 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,400 | 12.49 | 2.84 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 12.20 | 6.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 12.20 | 6.10 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,100 | 9.81 | 4.67 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $2,700 | 11.88 | 4.40 |
| Norichika Aoki | SF | $2,200 | 9.56 | 4.35 |
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.