Tuesday, July 26, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Marcus Stroman |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Eduardo Nunez |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Byron Buxton |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 127.45 |
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 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,400 | 29.90 | 4.04 |
| Steven Wright | BOS | $9,700 | 29.15 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,400 | 27.55 | 4.31 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,400 | 29.90 | 4.04 |
| James Shields | SD | $6,900 | 25.63 | 3.71 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,300 | 30.47 | 3.67 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 11.40 | 2.92 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 10.80 | 5.40 |
| 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 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 9.55 | 4.55 |
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,100 | 8.29 | 3.95 |
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 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,900 | 12.05 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,300 | 9.73 | 4.23 |
| Joe Mauer | MIN | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,300 | 9.22 | 4.01 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.88 | 3.30 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 11.08 | 3.57 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,200 | 10.92 | 2.60 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $4,300 | 10.59 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,000 | 9.31 | 4.66 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 11.08 | 3.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| 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 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,700 | 10.07 | 3.73 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $2,700 | 9.85 | 3.65 |
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,000 | 7.26 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,800 | 14.32 | 2.98 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 12.21 | 2.54 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 12.19 | 2.83 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.15 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,200 | 8.02 | 3.65 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $2,700 | 9.83 | 3.64 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $2,500 | 9.05 | 3.62 |
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 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,000 | 13.03 | 4.34 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $5,000 | 12.65 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $2,400 | 10.78 | 4.49 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $2,700 | 11.86 | 4.39 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,500 | 10.88 | 4.35 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,000 | 13.03 | 4.34 |
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.