Tuesday, July 26, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Danny Salazar |
| P Two | Sonny Gray |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Eduardo Nunez |
| OF One | Mookie Betts |
| OF Two | Jacoby Ellsbury |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 103.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,100 | 32.45 | 3.21 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,300 | 30.47 | 3.67 |
| Steven Wright | BOS | $9,700 | 29.15 | 3.00 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,400 | 29.90 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,400 | 27.55 | 4.31 |
| Sonny Gray | OAK | $7,500 | 26.68 | 3.56 |
| James Shields | SD | $6,900 | 25.63 | 3.71 |
| Matt Cain | SF | $6,300 | 21.60 | 3.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 10.80 | 5.40 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 11.40 | 2.92 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 10.80 | 5.40 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,200 | 7.43 | 3.38 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 9.44 | 3.04 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | ATL | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,100 | 14.57 | 2.86 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.24 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,300 | 12.43 | 2.89 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,900 | 12.04 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,300 | 9.22 | 4.01 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.24 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 8.90 | 3.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.88 | 3.30 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,200 | 10.92 | 2.60 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 11.08 | 3.57 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,600 | 10.57 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Green | LAA | $2,300 | 8.15 | 3.54 |
| Shawn O’Malley | SEA | $2,300 | 7.94 | 3.45 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,300 | 10.12 | 3.07 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $3,100 | 10.04 | 3.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,200 | 11.95 | 2.85 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 11.16 | 3.28 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,500 | 10.41 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,800 | 9.07 | 3.24 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,400 | 7.64 | 3.18 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 9.62 | 3.01 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,200 | 7.62 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,800 | 14.32 | 2.98 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,000 | 13.03 | 4.34 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,800 | 11.97 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,200 | 8.02 | 3.65 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,800 | 11.97 | 3.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,500 | 14.77 | 4.22 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.81 | 3.29 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $5,000 | 12.65 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,300 | 11.86 | 3.60 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.90 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,200 | 8.23 | 3.74 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
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.