Thursday, July 28, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Chris Sale |
| C | Juan Centeno |
| 1B | Chris Carter |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Joey Gallo |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 128.21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,400 | 38.91 | 3.74 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,300 | 23.34 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $6,700 | 24.49 | 3.66 |
| Matt Wisler | SD | $6,700 | 24.11 | 3.60 |
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 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,200 | 8.16 | 3.71 |
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 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $2,900 | 10.12 | 3.49 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,900 | 10.69 | 2.74 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,700 | 10.23 | 2.77 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,400 | 10.18 | 2.99 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.47 | 3.85 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,200 | 7.93 | 3.60 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,100 | 6.92 | 3.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,700 | 12.06 | 3.26 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 10.90 | 2.66 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.97 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,100 | 9.67 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.06 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.97 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 7.36 | 3.68 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,300 | 7.86 | 3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,700 | 12.12 | 4.49 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.08 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,700 | 11.21 | 3.03 |
| 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 |
| Jefry Marte | DET | $2,300 | 8.46 | 3.68 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,000 | 9.90 | 4.95 |
| Joey Gallo | TEX | $2,200 | 10.83 | 4.92 |
| Nomar Mazara | TEX | $2,400 | 10.61 | 4.42 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.15 |
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.