Thursday, July 28, 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 | Cole Hamels |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Mookie Betts |
| OF Two | Denard Span |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 102.92 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,400 | 38.91 | 3.74 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,800 | 38.88 | 3.30 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,400 | 33.62 | 3.23 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,000 | 33.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wisler | SD | $6,700 | 24.11 | 3.60 |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | BAL | $6,200 | 22.24 | 3.59 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,400 | 38.91 | 3.74 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $6,700 | 24.49 | 3.66 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,700 | 10.52 | 3.90 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 10.09 | 3.26 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,000 | 9.07 | 3.02 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,200 | 8.92 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,200 | 8.92 | 4.06 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.93 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,700 | 10.52 | 3.90 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,700 | 12.62 | 2.68 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,800 | 11.73 | 3.09 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 11.54 | 2.88 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,700 | 11.21 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,800 | 11.73 | 3.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,900 | 10.69 | 2.74 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $0 | ||
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,700 | 10.23 | 2.77 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.47 | 3.85 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,100 | 6.92 | 3.29 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,100 | 8.92 | 2.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 10.90 | 2.66 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.97 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,400 | 9.41 | 2.77 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,500 | 8.56 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,300 | 7.86 | 3.42 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,400 | 7.93 | 3.30 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,500 | 8.56 | 3.42 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 6.70 | 3.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,700 | 12.12 | 4.49 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,700 | 12.06 | 3.26 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.08 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 10.99 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,700 | 12.12 | 4.49 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,400 | 9.35 | 3.90 |
| Joey Gallo | TEX | $2,200 | 10.83 | 4.92 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.92 | 3.09 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 12.91 | 3.15 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
| Jackie Bradley | BOS | $3,200 | 11.65 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Revere | PHI | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| Juan Lagares | NYM | $2,500 | 9.57 | 3.83 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.15 |
| Ramon Flores | NYY | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
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.